Cowan Road Elementary School

On Dec. 11, GSCS families can log in to learn about resources to help improve their child's English language development.

GSCS December Parent University. Scan the QR code to register.

GSCS will host a job fair on December 16, 2025, at the Flint River Regional Library. Scan the QR code to register!

Warm up with a sweet treat! Travelin’ Tom’s will be on campus December 12th serving hot cocoa for $3 a cup. ☕ Cups will be larger than the amount of cocoa to help prevent spills, so everyone can enjoy a smooth, cozy treat. Online orders only — please place yours by 3 PM on December 11th. Order here: https://customer.travelintomscoffee.com/#/T859812794 #WalkTheWalk #Travelin'Tom's #HotCocoaVibes

GSCS Department of Exceptional Students is hosting a Parent Expo on December 4 from 5-7 p.m. at the Griffin Region College & Career Academy.

📚 Congrats to Eliana, our November Top AR Reader! She read an amazing 20,500 words in AR books last month! Way to go, Eliana — keep leading the way and turning those pages! #ReadersAreLeaders #ARSuperstar #MonthlyReadingStars #ColtsCan #WalkTheWalk

If you missed the last one in October, Griffin-Spalding County Schools invites grandparents to attend a Town Hall Meeting for grandparents helping their GSCS student grandchildren.
This meeting, hosted by Board of Education Chairman R. Syntel Brown with district leaders, is scheduled for Thursday, December 11, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the parent resource center in the GSCS Central Office "B Building" (facing Taylor Street). The address is 234 E. Taylor Street, Griffin, Georgia 30224. Grandparents will receive updates and learn about helpful resources.
Please use the following link to sign up to attend. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWqzm_B76SxeFH39VH_kiR1V4iIDzua3nbRGvv-3S1I2Dkig/viewform

Welcome to December Colt Family! Please check out our newsletter for this month. There is a lot of great upcoming events and some data to look at. Have a great month!
https://secure.smore.com/n/smnfj3-parent-and-family-engagement-news

Wishing our students, families, and community a warm and joyful Thanksgiving! We hope your day was filled with good food, laughter, and moments that matter. (Featuring a little Eric Carle "Very Hungry Caterpillar" whimsy to sweeten the day!) #WalkTheWalk #Thankful

Earlier this week, our staff enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving meal! Thanks to our amazing team supervising the cafeteria, everyone had the chance to eat together in the media center with their team and enjoy some quality time with colleagues. #WalkTheWalk #Grateful

We were proud to celebrate our Leaders of the Month this morning! Students from every homeroom were recognized for showing leadership in their classrooms and around the school. Families joined us to cheer them on and celebrate their accomplishments—such a great way to start the day! #WalkTheWalk #LeadersOfTheMonth

Our Sunshine Committee spread some festive cheer today with “gobble til you wobble” oatmeal cream turkeys for our staff! A sweet surprise to kick off the holiday spirit. Happy Thanksgiving to our amazing team! #WalkTheWalk

Our 3rd grade teachers brought the laughs today by showing up as turkeys—and then generously sharing their gobbler gear with our car rider dismissal crew this afternoon! Talk about spreading the fun. Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃😂 #WalkTheWalk

Here are three opportunities for assistance with food and clothing tomorrow around Griffin. #thankful

Food Drive-Thru: happening NOW until 5 pm. At the back parking lot of GRCCA, 221 Spalding Dr, Griffin, GA - each vehicle will receive one bag/box of donations. First come, first served basis while supplies last!

Today, Thursday, November 20, 2025, is the 31st National Parent Involvement Day. On this day, we recognize and celebrate the powerful role parents and families play in supporting student success. The GSCS Department of Federal Programs would like to take this opportunity to honor parents, caregivers and families for their dedication and commitment. Let's continue to work together to strengthen our partnership to enhance your scholar's educational journey.

GSCS Schools Make Strong Strides in 2025 CCRPI Performance! The College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) is Georgia’s statewide accountability system used to measure how well schools and districts are preparing students for success at the next grade level, graduation and postsecondary opportunities. The 2025 CCRPI results were released on November 12, 2025. The data reveals that Griffin-Spalding County Schools (GSCS) improved in 12 of the 13 components. READ MORE: https://5il.co/3sfsw

GSCS Interim Superintendent Dr. Donald Warren said, “These gains reflect the hard work of our teachers, leaders, students and families. While we still have work to do, this momentum shows that GSCS is on the path toward sustained improvement and we will continue pushing forward together. These results show what is possible when everyone is aligned and working with purpose. I am incredibly proud of our staff and students, and I know this is only the beginning of what GSCS will achieve.”

Santa’s helpers? Nope—just Principal Hawkins and Assistant Principal Reid making sure Santa has checked his list - twice!
#WalkTheWalk #ChristmasFun

We are proud of our students and Mr. Martin for their hard work and participation in the GSCS Honor Choir. #WalkTheWalk #ColtsCan #ReadingMusic #HonorChoir