![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/profile/avatar/215639/circled_c3d91b61-73b8-418a-9fd4-bd86ce0c045d.png)
Ms. Roth's 3rd grade class played a game to practice and review for the upcoming state testing. Students were engaged and working hard! #ColtsCan #Learn #Practice #Engage
![digital panel reading "Algebra for 100: write a multiplication equation for the picture below." Then has pictures of 4 boxes, each with 4 pink heart shapes inside.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/8069986/large_20240430_135049.jpg)
![gameboard in classroom, large with paper plates as markers](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/8069984/large_20240430_135015.jpg)
![students working problems, raising hands](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/8069987/large_20240430_135302.jpg)
![students working problems, raising hands](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/8069991/large_20240430_135100.jpg)
![students working problems, raising hands](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/8069985/large_20240430_135114.jpg)
![students working problems, raising hands](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/8069982/large_20240430_135104.jpg)
![students working problems, raising hands](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/8069983/large_20240430_134950.jpg)
![students working problems, raising hands](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/8069990/large_20240430_135108.jpg)
![students working problems, raising hands](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/8069989/large_20240430_135122.jpg)
![students working problems, raising hands](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/8069988/large_20240430_135143.jpg)
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/profile/avatar/209193/circled_dcedc1bf-881c-4886-962f-195179c02644.png)
Griffin-Spalding Partners In Education (PIE) awarded scholarships for $1,000 each to seven GSCS teachers who are currently seeking additional certification or advanced degrees related to their teaching/educational field. Congratulations to these recipients!
April Kisner – Jackson Road Elementary
Brandi Baylor – Carver Road Middle
April Garner – Rehoboth Road Middle
Chanice Barlow – Anne Street Elementary
Kierra Rojas – Anne Street Elementary
Cheyanne Pullum – Orrs Elementary
Sarah McDevitt – Cowan Road Elementary
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/profile/avatar/209193/circled_dcedc1bf-881c-4886-962f-195179c02644.png)
This Friday, May 3, is a GSCS Professional Learning Day (No Students).
![No school May 3](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/8048180/large_Copy_of_Professional_Learning_Day_March_17_SM.png)
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/profile/avatar/215639/circled_c3d91b61-73b8-418a-9fd4-bd86ce0c045d.png)
Sharing a HUGE thank you to Griffin Office Depot/Office Max! They support us every quarter with donation checks.
Ever wonder about when businesses ask you to round up to support a cause? This is an example of people donating to support our schools!
#ColtsCan #CommunitySupport #BigCheck
![3 women holding giant check](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/8038202/large_photo1714518057865.jpg)
![image of check](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/8038200/large_photo1714518079714.jpg)
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/profile/avatar/209193/circled_dcedc1bf-881c-4886-962f-195179c02644.png)
May 1 is National School Principal Day! Let's acknowledge, celebrate & thank these educational school leaders who support and guide our teachers and students daily. We appreciate your hard work and commitment. Thank you!
![principal headshots](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/8016992/large_School_Principal_Day.png)
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/profile/avatar/209193/circled_dcedc1bf-881c-4886-962f-195179c02644.png)
The GSCS Nutrition Program was recognized among the best of the best in the state by receiving the prestigious Georgia School Nutrition Association (GSNA) Gold Scroll Award. The Gold Scroll Award is the highest honor a school nutrition program in Georgia can receive. Congratulations GSCS Nutrition Department! Way to go! Read more: https://5il.co/2jud9
![3 ladies posing with certificate](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7990938/large_IMG_8473.jpg)
![gold scroll certificate](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7990955/large_IMG_8497.jpg)
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/profile/avatar/209193/circled_dcedc1bf-881c-4886-962f-195179c02644.png)
Thank you GSCS Elementary After-School Program Staff for providing quality programs that make a difference in the lives of our students and their parents/guardians!
District Staff:
Kainita Taylor, District Director
Susan Humphries, After School Specialist
Jamaica Adams, Bookkeeper
Site Coordinators and Workers:
Annette Cross, Vanessa Lindsey, Lori Manuel, Edwina Bowen, Delaney Wells, Logan Fagin, Nancy Matthews, Jamela Lucier, Jasmine Jester, Laticia Baggley, Carol Middlebrook, Cindy Sims, Veronica Mobley, Paula Lewis, Tessa Yarbrough, Rebecca Baker, Nettie Johnson, Kaneisha Benjamin, Cindy Hoffman, Gloria Fallings, Bonita Lewis, Esther White, Alexis Bogan & Ashley Bogan
![teachers and students](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7977216/large_image__17_.png)
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/profile/avatar/215639/circled_c3d91b61-73b8-418a-9fd4-bd86ce0c045d.png)
TONIGHT is the night- from 6-8 pm! Griffin Skate Inn for Skate Spirit Night - come have fun and skate with us! The class with the best attendance will receive the golden skate award and prize! $5/person and $2/skate rental
#ColtsCan #HaveFun #SkateSpiritNight
![skate night flyer: April 25, 6-8pm](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7962412/large_CRE_Skate_Night_Flyer__7_.png)
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/profile/avatar/215639/circled_c3d91b61-73b8-418a-9fd4-bd86ce0c045d.png)
Students in Mrs. Stratton’s Kindergarten class investigated patterns by creating, extending, and describing patterns with numbers, shapes, and objects in their world. #ColtsCan #Patterns #KinderMath
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/profile/avatar/209193/circled_dcedc1bf-881c-4886-962f-195179c02644.png)
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to all the amazing individuals who keep our schools, departments and offices running smoothly! Your contributions are invaluable. Thank you for your hard work and dedication!
![keyboard](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7931901/large__Happy_Administrative_Professionals_Day_.png)
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/profile/avatar/209193/circled_dcedc1bf-881c-4886-962f-195179c02644.png)
Today is National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Our school bus drivers play a crucial role in ensuring the safe transportation of our students, enabling them to receive education, participate in athletic activities, go on field trips, etc. Please take a moment to thank a bus driver and share your appreciation for all they do!
![bus drivers](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7923965/large_Bus_Driver_Appreciation_Day_2024.png)
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/profile/avatar/215639/circled_c3d91b61-73b8-418a-9fd4-bd86ce0c045d.png)
The first show of Aladdin, Jr., tonight was awesome with a GREAT crowd! Thanks to so many families, students, staff, and friends supporting our performers. And great job to these students and staff who have been working since October on this show!
You have one more chance to see it tomorrow, Saturday, April 20th at 2pm at the school. Tickets are $5/each and concessions are for sale. We hope to see you there!
![students on stage](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7891316/large_photo1713577668392.jpg)
![students on stage](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7891319/large_photo1713577957325.jpg)
![students on stage](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7891326/large_photo1713577985793.jpg)
![students on stage](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7891325/large_photo1713577997723.jpg)
![students on stage](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7891330/large_photo1713578012114.jpg)
![students on stage](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7891331/large_photo1713578033560.jpg)
![students on stage](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7891334/large_photo1713578046821.jpg)
![students on stage](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7891335/large_photo1713578078983.jpg)
![students on stage](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7891336/large_photo1713578125797.jpg)
![students on stage](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7891338/large_photo1713578154785.jpg)
![](https://www.apptegy.net/fallback/circled_default_avatar.png)
Sunday, GSCS 6th graders leave for the annual Junior Deputy Trip to Washington D.C. Did you know this is the 75th year of this annual trip!!! We'd like to collect photos from throughout the years. Share your photos from past trips to D.C. at jrdeputyprogram@spaldingcounty.com
![75 Years of Junior Deputy Washington D.C. Trip](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7889483/large_Square_75_Years_D.C._Trip.jpg)
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/profile/avatar/209193/circled_dcedc1bf-881c-4886-962f-195179c02644.png)
What a great day our GSCS Exceptional Students had at the Special Olympics Track & Field Event today at Spalding High! Thank you to everyone who helped make this event so fun and special for our students!
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/profile/avatar/215639/circled_c3d91b61-73b8-418a-9fd4-bd86ce0c045d.png)
This QR code will take you to the Playbill (program) for this weekend's performances of Aladdin, Jr! We hope you plan to come see our students and encourage them on their hard work!! Friday, April 19 at 6 pm and Saturday, April 20 at 2 pm. All tickets are $5; concessions will be available for $1-2.
#ColtsCan #WorkHard #BreakALeg
![Playbill for Aladdin, Jr](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7870571/large_photo1713489314156.jpg)
![QR to Playbill for Aladdin, Jr QR](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7870587/large_photo1713489648337.jpg)
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/profile/avatar/215639/circled_c3d91b61-73b8-418a-9fd4-bd86ce0c045d.png)
Don't forget: Aladdin, Jr. is this weekend!! Come see it and support these students and teachers Friday at 6 pm or Saturday at 2 pm! They have been working hard on this show. Tickets are $5, and concession will be for sale, as well. #ColtsCan #Entertain
![set of Aladdan](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7854922/large_photo1713438946457.jpg)
![students rehearsing](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7854934/large_photo1713439020142.jpg)
![students on set](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7854938/large_photo1713439171154.jpg)
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/profile/avatar/209193/circled_dcedc1bf-881c-4886-962f-195179c02644.png)
2024-25 GSCS Kindergarten Registration is happening now! Students must be 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2024. Visit https://www.gscs.org/o/gscss/page/central-registration for more information and to complete online registration.
![kindergarten kids](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7833764/large_Kindergarten_Registration_2024-25__Instagram_Post_.png)
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/profile/avatar/215639/circled_c3d91b61-73b8-418a-9fd4-bd86ce0c045d.png)
The week before Spring Break included the March Big Event...this celebrated students who earned plenty of PBIS points from the third Nine Weeks. Activities included: concessions, treat walk, corn hold, basketball, rock wall, nail painting, temporary tattoos, and other activities in the gym. Kudos to these kids for earning this reward through behavior. #ColtsCan #PBIS #3Rs
![Collage of pics from March Big Event](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7711666/large_1.png)
![Collage of pics from March Big Event](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7711665/large_2.png)
![Collage of pics from March Big Event](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7711660/large_3.png)
![Collage of pics from March Big Event](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7711663/large_4.png)
![Collage of pics from March Big Event](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7711661/large_5.png)
![Collage of pics from March Big Event](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7711662/large_6.png)
![Collage of pics from March Big Event](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7711664/large_7.png)
![Collage of pics from March Big Event](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7711659/large_8.png)
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/profile/avatar/215639/circled_c3d91b61-73b8-418a-9fd4-bd86ce0c045d.png)
** REMINDER for FIELD DAY T-SHIRTS **
The deadline for online sales is April 7th!!! Cash sales end April 8th! No orders may be dropped in the office on Monday. They must be sent to school with your child. Money will not be taken by office staff on Monday. Note that each grade has a specific color.
https://crfd24.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/profile/avatar/215639/circled_c3d91b61-73b8-418a-9fd4-bd86ce0c045d.png)
Congrats to 1st grade teacher Mrs. Black for winning our Rock, Paper, Scissors Challenge. #ColtsCan #HaveFun #NotAprilFools
![teacher holding gift card and #1 finger up](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7640127/large_photo1712004415246.jpg)