On November 3-5, nine Spalding High School (SHS) Students participated in the 80th Annual Georgia Youth Assembly which is a three-day mock legislature in which students travel to the state Capitol to learn the ins and outs of the legislative process and what it’s like to be a lawmaker.
Approximately 1000 bills were submitted from Georgia high school students and the top 100 were taken to the floor of the House or Senate for full debate and vote. SHS Students submitted three bills and all three were selected to the top 100 to go to the floor at the state Capitol.
Read the full news release: https://5il.co/30pkw
Dear GSCS,
This is a reminder that tomorrow, November 5, 2024, is an at home learning day for students and it is a teacher workday. No students should report to GSCS campuses tomorrow. The following link provides a tutorial of how students access their work from home. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_0PAarGYIE
GSCS Athletics is hosting a Winter Sports Media Day starting at 4 pm on Wednesday, November 6 in the GSCS Board Room. Coaches and student-athletes from Griffin High and Spalding High will be present to answer questions about their upcoming seasons.
You are invited to attend the event or view the live-stream at: https://www.youtube.com/@griffinspaldingcountyschoo9085/streams
Tentative Schedule:
Rifle - 4 pm
Swim - approx. 4:25 pm
Wrestling - approx. 4:50 pm
Flag Football - approx. 5:15 pm
Girls Basketball - approx. 5:40 pm
Boys Basketball - approx. 6:10 pm
Last evening GSCS held a town hall meeting to open a conversation about students’ cell phone use in school. Do cell phones compliment students' educational experience or create conflict? Schools across the state and nation have implemented policies regarding cell phones. Click this link to watch a video of an example of one option. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRQa8X5ORek
There is no proposal in GSCS, at this time, we simply would like to gather feedback from staff, students, parents and community members on this subject. Use the following link or scan the QR code in the image to take the survey. https://tejoin.com/scroll/624212205
Please complete the survey questions and answer the primary question in the Thought Exchange then please rate at least ten of the thoughts that others have shared. If the thought is something you believe has merit and should be further discussed rate it a four or a five. If the idea is not something that resonates as needing additional conversation rate it lower (1,2,3). Thank you in advance for your valuable feedback.
Reminder: Town Hall meeting regarding cell phones in the classroom this evening at 6:30 p.m. at the Griffin Auditorium - 324 East Taylor St. Griffin, GA 30224.
This evening 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. don't miss the Fall Festival at GRCCA - 221 Spalding Drive Griffin, GA 30224. Get candy, meet local businesses, and learn about free college dual enrollment opportunities. Enjoy a live band, food trucks, and prizes for the best costumes.
RED RIBBON WEEK!!!!
Use the link below to access the October special edition "Community Communicator" newsletter with important GSCS announcements. Thank you
https://conta.cc/4fkSDgN
Night of Fine Arts
Tuesday, November 5, is an at-home learning day for all GSCS students.
Underclassmen/Staff Make-Up Picture day is Nov. 4th!!!
As we move toward winter and the days get shorter, please help us keep our children safe on dark mornings. Many of our students walk to school and stand at bus stops. Please drive slowly and use these safety tips to help protect our students. Thank You.
Holly Betz, Evelyn Jones, Nancy Kitchens, Stan Mangham, Ray Nash and Jane Stelling will represent the 12th class of Griffin-Spalding Educator Hall of Fame inductees! The 2024 class will be inducted at the board of education meeting on Tuesday, October 22, at 6 p.m. in the board room at 216 S. 6th Street. Congratulations to these exemplary educators!
If you or anyone you know is interesting in learning more about being a vendor for Griffin Spalding County School System, RSVP and attend this event on October 29. Learn about how to become a vendor or supplier, the bid process, the payment process and more
If you or anyone you know is interesting in learning more about being a vendor for Griffin Spalding County School System, RSVP and attend this event on October 29. Learn about how to become a vendor or supplier, the bid process, the payment process and more.
I am so excited about the growth in our construction students at Spalding High school. They created this bench for the school as one of their projects. Great job Mr. Pritchard! #CTAEDelivers @high_spalding @DrtaylortiffnT @Sayitloudsupt
GSCS High School Advisory Board also had Slice's with Superintendent Simmons
this week. Great conversations on student scheduling. These🧠scholars are going places! 🎓 Thank you Slice's Pizzeria of Griffin!
We want your thoughts! Attend the GSCS Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m. in the Griffin Auditorium to discuss cell phones in schools.
Spalding High School Freshman Skye Oduaran will give her second TEDx Talk in Davenport, Iowa, tomorrow, October 10. Be sure to check it out! Congratulations, Skye!
Student Leadership Opportunity
The Griffin-Spalding Board of Education values the input and perspectives of students and is accepting application for scholar representation to the board. If selected, a scholar representative would serve for one quarter. Application packets may be obtained from your high school principal and applications must be turned in to the principal's office by noon on November 4, 2024. The Board of Education believes that this opportunity will
● Amplify scholar voices
● Enhance communication between the Board and the scholars it serves
● Enhance collaboration between the Board and the scholars it serves
● Teach scholars the importance of civic involvement
● Expose scholars to Board of Education functions, preparing them for possible future civic service
● Report to scholars about the work of the school system and the Board of Education
Please consider this opportunity,
Thank you.
