Cowan Road Elementary School

Day Two of our Thanksgiving Feast lunches was just as special!

We loved welcoming another wonderful group of families to enjoy a warm, delicious Thanksgiving meal together. Our incredible nutrition team outdid themselves once again, and we’re so grateful for the tasty feast they prepared. A heartfelt thank-you also goes to our Carver Road Baptist Church volunteers for their continued support and kindness throughout the day.

We truly appreciate all the families who joined us and helped keep everything running smoothly. Sharing these moments with you makes this tradition so meaningful!

#ColtsCan #WalkTheWalk #CommunityFamilies #Thankful

about 21 hours ago, Cowan Rd Elementary

students walking down hall with turkey headbands

students lined up in hall with headbands

students and turkey teacher walking down the hall

Day One of our Thanksgiving Feast lunches was a huge success!

We had such a wonderful time sharing a yummy Thanksgiving meal with so many of our students’ families. A big shoutout to our amazing nutrition staff for preparing such a delicious lunch, and to our Carver Road Baptist Church volunteers for lending a helping hand throughout the day!

We’re so thankful for the families who joined us and for everyone’s patience in helping things run smoothly. It was a joy to see so many smiling faces around the tables today!

#ColtsCan #WalkTheWalk #Thankful

2 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary

kids in hall lined up, wearing turkey hats

familes and students at cafeteria tables

volunteers and teacher at drink table with sweet tea and lemonade

What an amazing day for Pearls, Pumps, and Books! 📚
Every single class in our building had a special guest reader today — what a treat for our students!
We’re so thankful for our wonderful volunteers from Brightmoor, GSCS central office, and our very own staff who shared their time (and love of reading!) with our kids.
Thank you for showing our students that reading matters — and that our community cares!
#PearlsPumpsAndBooks #CommunityReaders

4 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary

graphic reading "Pearls Pumps, and Books" then at the bottom "Thank you for sharing your time and reading with our student learners!" The image includes a border with daisies, high heel shoes, and a book with cute glasses and a tea cup

group picture of 6 women holding books in a school hall

adult reading in front of class of young children

adult holding books in a group of young children

It’s almost time for Pictures with Santa at Cowan Road Elementary!

Santa will be visiting Tuesday, November 18th at 8:30 AM, and we can’t wait to capture those festive smiles! Packages range from $30–$50, and you can find more info or pay online here: blackshearphotography.com/cre

👉 Important: Only students who purchase packages ahead of time will be photographed. Online payments close at 10:00 AM on Monday, November 17th, so don’t miss out!

Let’s make some merry memories with Santa this season!
#ColtsCan

4 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary

Graphic for Pictures with Santa, same info as in post

graphic with pricing: packages as follows: A - $50; B - $40; C - $35; D - $30

November is Family Engagement Month! As we celebrate Family Engagement Month, GSCS wants to take this opportunity to celebrate you! Whether you’re helping with homework, attending conferences, volunteering or simply making sure your child attends school every day, we thank you. Your engagement helps build a strong foundation for success. We are grateful for the many ways you contribute to our district’s growth and to your child’s educational journey.

4 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools

Happy 67th day of learning! Our teachers proved they can rock the 67 trend just as well as the kids! #67DaysSmarter #CowanRoadCrew

5 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary

teachers in hall with 67 shirts and headgear

The Pigeon said it best on day 67…
Read 6–7 nights a week! 📖
Consistency builds readers!

5 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary

Graphic reads "How many nights a week should your child read?" Image shows Pigeon (from Mo Willems books) yelling "6-7"

Please go support Cowan Road and Marco's Pizza by eating there tomorrow, November 11 from 4-8pm. #WalkTheWalk #Partners #SpiritNight

5 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary

Spirit Night at Marco's pizza; 4-8pm; 10% of sales will be given to Cowan Rd Elementary

🎉✨ It’s almost Parent-Teacher Conference Night at CRES! ✨🎉
Join us this Thursday from 4:00–6:00 PM for a fun and meaningful night all about your child’s learning! 📚💡

If you haven’t signed up for a conference yet, there’s still time! 🕓
Come chat with your child’s teacher, celebrate all the amazing progress so far, and see how we can keep growing together as we head into the holidays and the halfway mark of the school year!

We can’t wait to see our awesome CRES families! 💙

5 days ago, Sara Burford

GSCS and Butts County Schools' Exceptional Students had an awesome day at the Special Olympics Track & Field Event today at Spalding High School! Students kicked off the event with a parade, then competed in track and field events and played developmental games. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event so fun and special for our students! Shout out to the SHS Blue Jag Funk Marching Band, chorus and student volunteers!

8 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools

Check out our Community Resources webpage, which provides resources for students and families in Griffin -Spalding County: https://www.gscs.org/page/community-resources

8 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools

🎉 It’s Almost Conference Time! 🎉

We’re so excited for Parent-Teacher Conference Night next Thursday, November 13, 2025! 🍎
This is your chance to see all the amazing things your child is learning and talk one-on-one with their teacher. If you haven’t scheduled your conference yet, please reach out to your child’s teacher today!

✨ Let’s work together to help your child shine this school year! ✨

9 days ago, Sara Burford

Thanksgiving Feast Days are coming! Please check the flyer for details. If you plan to come, please let us know at https://bit.ly/43fZHrj so our nutrition staff can plan enough food! $5/visitor (anyone that is not a Cowan Road Elementary student is $5). We look forward to seeing you! #WalkTheWalk #Grateful

11 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary

thanksgiving Feast Lunch Flyer with info: lunches on Nov 12 and Nov 13 by grade level; $5/guest (anyone not a student at Cowan Road Elementary, including children) Please let us know you're coming at https://bit.ly/43fZHrj

#SchoolPsychWeek is an annual opportunity to recognize the important role our school psychologists have in helping our students thrive in school, at home and in life. This year's theme, "Finding Your Path," reflects the ways that school psychologists help students, families and school communities set and achieve their goals. Join us in celebrating the work of our school psychologists and the difference they make every day. Thank you!

11 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools

Happy November! Please check out our Family Engagement Smore for update dates and helpful resources for this month!
You can find it here: November Newsletter

14 days ago, Sara Burford

October is Math Help month! At CRES, we strive to ensure that our students and parents have all the tools needed to succeed in the math world. Please check out our Parent Engagment Segment for October and check out the things going on in the classroom and some cool resources you can use at home! Check it out here: October Math Help

15 days ago, Sara Burford

Attention Griffin-Spalding Ladies! It is almost time for our annual GSCS Pearls, Pumps and Books, where women leaders from around the community come and read to our elementary students to promote literacy. If you are interested in participating, please use this link to sign up: https://forms.gle/3znzKRiMw8WsQLNV7

15 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools

Yesterday, the Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting at Fairmont Community Center for the new book vending machine. We are so thankful that so many people turned out to support this continued commitment to improving literacy in Griffin-Spalding! This was a great collaboration between the city, county, chamber, school system, Partners In Education and many other organizations.

17 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools

October Leaders of the Month!

We’re celebrating these outstanding students who have shown what it truly means to be a leader at Cowan Road Elementary! Their teachers selected them for consistently demonstrating respect, responsibility, and a positive attitude—both in and out of the classroom.

Way to go, Colts! Keep leading the way!🐴
#LeaderInMe #ColtsCan #LeadByExample #StudentLeaders #LeaderOfTheMonth

17 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary

another pic of families and students in cafeteria

group of students in front of wall with certificates

August & September Leaders of the Month!

These amazing students have gone above and beyond in their classrooms every day. Their teachers selected them for this special recognition because they consistently set a great example for others. 👏

We’re so proud of our Colts who lead the way! 🐴
#LeaderInMe #ColtsCan #WalkTheWalk #StudentLeaders #LeaderOfTheMonth

17 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary