![](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/7923962/large_Bus_Driver_Appreciation_Day_2024.png)
![](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/7889480/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/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/7833760/large_Kindergarten_Registration_2024-25__Instagram_Post_.png)
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/profile/avatar/209193/circled_dcedc1bf-881c-4886-962f-195179c02644.png)
Even though we are on Spring Break, GSCS wants to celebrate National Assistant Principal Week! Let's show some LOVE to our GSCS assistant principals to let them know how much we appreciate their hard work and dedication! #APWeek24
![assistant principals headshots](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7626437/large_National_AP_Week_-_April_2024__1_.png)
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/profile/avatar/209193/circled_dcedc1bf-881c-4886-962f-195179c02644.png)
On Monday, April 8, 2024, a partial solar eclipse will pass over North America, between 1:45 p.m. and 4:20 p.m., with the sky becoming darkest at the peak of 3:04 p.m. This is our first day back from Spring Break and will be a normal school day for our district. School operations, including check-in and check-out procedures, and all extra-curricular and athletic events will continue as normal. To ensure a safe school day and dismissal, solar-viewing glasses will be provided to all Pre-K through 12th-grade students and teachers.
While this natural phenomenon does provide a unique learning opportunity and is an exciting experience for our students, we urge parents to review the attached safety precautions and discuss them with your child(ren) to ensure the safety of their eyes.
To make this a safe and meaningful learning experience for our students, instructional activities and resources can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D2as73oMt0Z0k5I_zlHovdgzoZReXUxTII8DndGbRLY/edit
![Eclipse Info](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7604438/large_Copy_of_GSCS_Eclipse_One-Pager.png)
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/profile/avatar/209193/circled_dcedc1bf-881c-4886-962f-195179c02644.png)
Thank you to GSCS Partner in Education Brightmoor Healthcare for surprising our hard-working social workers and giving them gifts for Social Work Month! We appreciate your support!
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/profile/avatar/209193/circled_dcedc1bf-881c-4886-962f-195179c02644.png)
Pre-K families...be on the look out! 2024-25 Pre-K acceptance letters are being sent out. For questions, please contact GSCS Pre-K Director Dr. Chris Bearden at chris.bearden@gscs.org or 770-229-3700 Ext. 10395.
![Mailbox Pre-K letters arriving soon](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7587870/large_Pre-K_Letters__1_.png)
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/profile/avatar/209193/circled_dcedc1bf-881c-4886-962f-195179c02644.png)
Rain or Shine, the GSCS 5K Run/Walk is tomorrow Saturday, March 23, 2024!
Register at the event or https://gofan.co/event/1310884?schoolId=GA5048 or https://gofan.co/event/1310884
![people running](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7544552/large_Insta_of_GSCS_5K.png)
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/profile/avatar/209193/circled_dcedc1bf-881c-4886-962f-195179c02644.png)
Your voice matters! Inviting all GSCS parents, students, staff, and community members to join our FY25 Stakeholder Input Meeting. We are seeking your input regarding the District-Level Title I Parent and Family Engagement Plan and District Plan (S-CLIP). See you on March 25th!
![event flyer](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7498124/large_image__16_.png)
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/profile/avatar/209193/circled_dcedc1bf-881c-4886-962f-195179c02644.png)
Mark your calendars...GSCS Spring Break is April 1-5, 2024. All schools and offices will be closed that week.
![flowers](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7496792/large_Spring_Break_2024_SM.png)
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/profile/avatar/209193/circled_dcedc1bf-881c-4886-962f-195179c02644.png)
See these helpful tips for bus stop and pedestrian safety.
![students crossing street](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7492045/large_Tips_for_Pedestrian_Safety.png)
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/profile/avatar/216641/circled_2a399e54-58c7-46a0-8e3a-be9cba13b1e1.png)
GSCS is hiring numerous positions for the 2024-25 school year! Attend our Spring Job Fair on Thursday, March 21, from 4-6 p.m. at GRCCA. Register Now!
![Spring Job Fair](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7456416/large_Untitled_design__1_.png)
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/profile/avatar/209193/circled_dcedc1bf-881c-4886-962f-195179c02644.png)
March 11-15, 2024, is School Board Appreciation Week! Thank you Griffin-Spalding Board of Education Members for your leadership, support and commitment to the students and staff of the Griffin-Spalding County School System!
![school board members with students](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7398273/large_Thank_You_School_Board_Members_.png)
![](https://www.apptegy.net/fallback/circled_default_avatar.png)
This year's Griffin-Spalding County District Reading Bowl at GRCCA saw ten elementary schools compete in a celebration of literacy and learning. Futral Road Elementary claimed first place, with Crescent Elementary School in second and Beaverbrook Elementary third. Thank you sponsors Slices Pizza and Innvision Hospitality. Congratulations to all of the students. Keep Reading! Futral Road: 5th graders: Bailey Bowen, Ryan Bowen, Lucy Folds, Coltin Ross, Ben Taylor, 4th graders: Callie Williams, Alayna Wilson, Coach: Leslie Benefield Crescent: 5th graders: Madelyn Clark, TJ Varnadoe, Makiya Price, Moriah Styler, Lochlann Wellman, 4th graders: Mykah Beard, Kynzie Ryan, Judah Huckaby, Larsen McLean, Coach: Rhonda Grubb Beaverbrook team: 5th graders: Jacob Medina, Eli Taylor, 4th graders: Connie Mosqueda, Mackenzie Justice, Bentley Mendez, Ashley Cruz-Ayala, Rubi Amezquita-Lopez, Coach Ashley Baldwin
![Reading Bowl 1st Place Futral Road](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7383321/large_Futral_1st_place_.jpg)
![Reading Bowl 3rd Place, Beaverbrook](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7383352/large_Beaverbrook_3rd_place_.jpg)
![Reading Bowl 2nd Place Crescent](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7383358/large_Crescent_2nd_place_.jpg)
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/profile/avatar/209193/circled_dcedc1bf-881c-4886-962f-195179c02644.png)
Regional Certified Educator Job Fair - April 27. Pre-registration is required: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=9tRcIaRdOEGA-JU3E5xG3u2uuEPY87xCnaSDGo3z4mVUM0RITkk0Q1lJSVFQQVRYSEVLSzZRRTFVNS4u
![apple RESA logo](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7365182/large_Regional_Educator_Recruitment_Fair_2024_w_Link.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 Pre-K Registration is happening NOW through March 11, 2024! For a list of required documents and to register online visit: https://www.gscs.org/o/gscss/page/central-registration. For in-person registration visit
234 E. Taylor Street, Griffin, GA 30224.
![pre-k kids](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7337886/large_Pre-K_SM_Post_2024.png)
![](https://www.apptegy.net/fallback/circled_default_avatar.png)
GSCS school nursing services provided a free community screening event for students registering for Griffin-Spalding County Schools in conjunction with Pre-K registration. They provided free screenings for hearing, vision, nutrition and dental yesterday and will again tomorrow.
![Free Medical Screening at GSCS Central Registration](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7338244/large_IMG_0295.jpeg)
![Free Medical Screening at GSCS Central Registration](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7338245/large_IMG_0298.jpg)
![Free Medical Screening at GSCS Central Registration](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7338247/large_IMG_0299.jpg)
![Free Medical Screening at GSCS Central Registration](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7338251/large_IMG_0301.jpg)
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/profile/avatar/209193/circled_dcedc1bf-881c-4886-962f-195179c02644.png)
We need your input on GSCS Gifted Services. Please participate in this Thought Exchange. Deadline is Friday, March 15. Thank you for your thoughts!
https://tejoin.com/scroll/149012978
![GSCS Gifted Services Thought Exchange](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7308242/large_GSCS_gifted_program_thought_exchange.png)
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/profile/avatar/209193/circled_dcedc1bf-881c-4886-962f-195179c02644.png)
GSCS is hiring numerous positions for the 2024-25 school year! Attend our Spring Job Fair on Thursday, March 21, from 4-6 p.m. at GRCCA. Register Now!
![spring job fair March 21](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/griffin-spalding_county_school_system_ar/live_feed_image/image/7307853/large_GSCS_Spring_Job_Fair_Flyer__1___1_.jpg)