Cowan Road Elementary School

GSCS families, please give us your input before October 31.

2 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools

Happy Thursday! Mark your calendars for an important upcoming event — Parent-Teacher Conference Night at Cowan Road Elementary on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 4:00–6:00 PM.

This special evening is your chance to connect one-on-one with your child’s teacher to talk about grades, learning progress, and ways to support success at home. With the middle of the year approaching (and holiday breaks right around the corner!), it’s the perfect time to check in and celebrate your child’s growth.

We can’t wait to see our amazing families there! Please contact your child’s teacher via Dojo for more information on how to sign up!

3 months ago, Sara Burford

As this is National School Bus Safety Week, GSCS would like to remind students, parents and drivers to use caution on dark mornings before school. Please see the image with safety tips.

3 months ago, Adam Pugh

Safety Tips for Children at Bus Stops and Walking to School, and for Drivers

Christine Briggs, Retha Hollis Brown, Robbie Burke, Pamela Calhoun Jackson, Paula Calhoun Sanders, Jan Carriker and Emily Wilson represent the 13th class of Griffin-Spalding Educator Hall of Fame inductees. The 2025 class was inducted at the Griffin-Spalding Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, October 21. READ MORE: https://5il.co/3rfr6

3 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools

Don't forget the festival is tomorrow! Annual @Griffin_RCCA + @SoCrescentTech Fall Festival Oct 23 | 5–7 PM
Huge thanks to Premier Sponsor @BankWithUnited!
@AWSCloud @CaterpillarInc @HomeDepot @Delta bringing the fun.
@GriffinSpalding #CTAEDelivers

3 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools

We have 10 more days left to complete our Fall Parent Survey! If your family has not completed one, please click below! We would love to have everyone's insight about Cowan Road Elementary School!

English Survey Link
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NDQ9B3R

Spanish Survey Link
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MM76X6F

3 months ago, Sara Burford

October is National Principals Month! Sending a huge thank you to all the incredible principals who lead with dedication and inspire our students every day. Your impact is invaluable! #ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth

3 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools

Deadline to order is THIS Friday - cash OR online.
Link to order online: https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K2517412572

3 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary

Kona ice will be at Cowan Road Tuesday, October 28th. Cash and online sales end Friday, October 24! Link in post

Join our awesome partners, Carver Rd Baptist, for their free and fun Fall Festival this Sunday from 3-5pm! #FallFestival2025 #CommunityPartner #WalkTheWalk

3 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary

Fun Fall Festival at 221 Spalding Dr this Thursday, 5-7 pm!

3 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary

flyer for Fall Festival, Oct 23 5-7pm at 221 Spalding Dr: Canned Food Drive, Food Trucks, Free games and candy, plants and student items for sale, live band

Christine Briggs, Retha Hollis Brown, Robbie Burke, Pamela Calhoun Jackson, Paula Calhoun Sanders, Jan Carriker and Emily Wilson will represent the thirteenth class of Griffin-Spalding Educator Hall of Fame inductees. The 2025 class will be inducted at the Griffin-Spalding Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, October 21, at 6 p.m. in the board room located at 216 S. 6th Street.

3 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools

GSCS Federal Programs is excited to announce the 2025-26 Parent University. The university will offer a series of workshops and resources to help parents support their children's educational success and development. To learn more about the parent university, visit https://www.gscs.org/page/2025-26-gscs-online-parent-university.

3 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools

Red Ribbon Week is coming! The week of October 27-31. Giving you time to plan and prepare outfits; here's a list of planned dress-up days.

3 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary

Red Ribbon Week flyer/info: Week of Oct 27-31st. Dress up days: Monday, Oct 27: PJ Day; Tuesday: Future Career Day; Wednesday: Favorite Color Day; Thursday: Favorite Team Day; Friday: Book Character Day

All GSCS schools & offices will be closed October 13-17, 2025, for Fall Break.

3 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools

Principal Appreciation Month has begun!

We kicked things off in style with balloons and a UGA banner decorating our principal’s office! 🐴 Our amazing principal works hard every day to lead our school, support our staff, and inspire our students—and we can’t wait to celebrate all month long!

#PrincipalAppreciationWeek #ColtsCan #WalkTheWalk #ThankYouPrincipal

3 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary

man standing in office in front of UGA "flag" with balloons

🍂 Fall Break is almost here! Let’s finish strong by being here every day before and after the break. Every day counts, and we love seeing our students learning, growing, and leading together!

#AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts #ColtsCan #WalkTheWalk

3 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary

letter from principal: attendance is important - please help make sure your students are here before and after fall break

letter from principal in Spanish: attendance is important - please help make sure your students are here before and after fall break

📚 September AR Superstars! 📚

A huge congratulations to our top Accelerated Reader readers:
Khylee – 29 books
Juan – 24 books
Ava – 16 books

Nyla – Highest points earned with 19.1 points!

These amazing Colts are showing us that reading is powerful—and fun! Keep turning those pages!

#ReadersAreLeaders #MonthlyReadingStars #ARSuperstars #ColtsCan #WalkTheWalk

3 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary

pic of 4 students holding book and certificate to Papa John's in front of school book vending machine

Today for #GaPreKWeek, all GSCS pre-k students had guest readers come and read this year’s featured book, “Every Amazing Story” by Coy Bowles (from the Zac Brown Band) and Malcolm Mitchell (a former NFL player and literacy advocate). The book encourages children to see themselves as creative storytellers and celebrate their individuality.
GSCS has 22 pre-k classrooms serving over 400 students.
GSCS Pre-K Director Dr. Chris Bearden said, “GSCS Pre-K is excited to have these community leaders share the love of literacy with our pre-k scholars! We look forward to #GaPreKWeek each year to celebrate and showcase the hard work and dedication of our pre-k staff.”
Now in its 15th year, Georgia Pre-K Week raises awareness for the importance of quality early childhood education. Georgia’s Pre-K Program began 30 years ago, in 1992, and has grown from serving 750 children in its first year to approximately 73,000 annually.

3 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools

Happy Instructional Coach’s Day!
Today we’re celebrating our amazing Instructional Coach, Ms. McCrary, and Teacher Development Specialist, Ms. Colquitt! These two leaders go above and beyond to support our teachers, strengthen instruction, and help our students reach their full potential. 💪📚

Appreciation was shown with a special lunch today—thank you both for all you do to make Cowan Road Elementary stronger every day!

#WalkTheWalk #ColtsCan #InstructionalCoachsDay #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork #ThankYou

3 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary

two women, both wearing pink, at a table with food

Happy #GAPreKWeek!
A big thank you to our guest reader, Bryon Jones, for sharing a story with all three of our Pre-K classes! Our smallest Colts loved having you visit and read with them. 📖
We appreciate your time and willingness to make reading fun for our students!

#GAPreKWeek #ReadersAreLeaders #ColtsCan #WalkTheWalk #PreKMagic

3 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary

group pic of PreK classes with reader in back holding a book