In February, nine Spalding High School students attended the Center for Civic Engagement’s Youth in Government Expo at St. Simons Island. They participated in five specialized academies: Diplomacy, National Security, Media, Local Government and Cybersecurity.
Anna Foster, Kolton Stutes and Mary Francis Noble focused on leadership and local governance. They explored local government careers, learned about decision-making processes and participated in simulations. Anna Foster received the state's top award for "Ethics in Local Government" and earned a leadership position at next year's Youth Assembly in Atlanta.
Rhoda Osemweakhae participated in the National Security Academy, where she participated in simulations that challenged her with threat assessments, intelligence analysis and crisis management.
Rondell White, Michael Oliver, Kayden Skelton, Sam Godat and Jon Walker Blalock represented Israel, Iraq, and the Czech Republic in the Diplomacy Academy, also known as Model United Nations. They studied diplomacy careers and leadership styles, wrote and presented resolutions, debated and voted on them in committees and the assembly.
Overall, all nine students gained a deeper understanding of government operations at local, state, national and international levels. They also gained a greater understanding of their strengths and weaknesses and explored future career paths.
Over the weekend, GSCS students competed against Atlanta, Fulton and Clayton County at the Regional Social Studies Fair. Our district was represented by 13 projects from various grade bands. Of those 13 projects, FOUR projects will move forward to the State Social Studies Fair on May 3, 2025, in Kennesaw. Congratulations!
First Place projects advancing to the State Social Studies Fair are:
- Alayna Wilson, Propaganda Art throughout WWII, Futral Road Elementary
- Ma'Kenzie Justice, Harriett Tubman and the Underground Railroad in Georgia, Beaverbrook Elementary
- Skye Oduaran, Representation Matters: The Role of Representation in American, Politics and its Impact on Future Generations, Spalding High School
- Rondell White, Fast Fashion and its Effect on the Environment and A Global Society, Spalding High School
Tonight at 7 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m., Griffin High and Spalding High Students are performing a live musical in the Griffin Auditorium .
"Urinetown" is a satirical musical set in a world where a severe water shortage leads to the outlawing of private toilets and the establishment of a government managed pay-per-use public amenity system controlled by the corrupt Urine Good Company (UGC). The story follows a young man who leads a revolution against this oppressive system, aiming to achieve free access to the public amenities. Buy tickets online via QR code or link below.
https://gofan.co/event/3197958?schoolId=GA13198&utm_source=GoFan&utm_medium=qrcode&utm_campaign=HQEventLink
GSCS is hosting a Spring Job Fair on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, from 4-6 p.m. at GRCCA. GSCS is hiring for numerous certified and classified positions for the 2025-26 school year. Come join the GSCS Team!
Call for Vendors! Attend the 2nd Annual GSCS Vendor Business Workshop on Tuesday, April 22, from 9:30- 11:30 a.m. in the GSCS Board Room (216 S. 6th Street, Griffin, GA 30224). Learn how to become a GSCS vendor, how payments are processed and how bids are posted. RSVP to attend: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MO6BD6JC8GUp69spkkRKMRCLfPCKCP3QpmbSq2d-u3A/edit?usp=sharing
Assessment Workshop meeting link attached...
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16gco4PhvtFN2SDbhKFokbNvSHuGAahbZ/view?usp=sharing
This week is #GASchoolBoardAppreciationWeek! Thank you, Griffin-Spalding Board of Education Members for your dedication and service to public education and the students of GSCS! Your leadership, vision and commitment play a vital role in shaping the future of our schools and community. We appreciate all that you do! #SupportPublicEducation
Incredibly proud of @SpaldingHS Rhoda Osemwenkhae for making State Region Representative @georgiahosa & Noah Moon for placing 4th in Healthy Living Category. Great work from all students #CTAEDelivers @GriffinSpalding
Attention GSCS Families: Remember clocks will “spring forward” one hour this Sunday, March 9, 2025. We wanted to share some tips for pedestrian safety. Thank you for helping us ensure the safety of our students!
It’s #SchoolSocialWorkWeek 2025! This year’s theme, 'Unite to Ignite: Celebrating our Impact,' honors the power of school social workers in creating positive change. Behind every thriving student is a team that cares. This School Social Work Week, we recognize the dedication, resilience & passion of school social workers everywhere. Thank you for uniting communities to ignite hope! #UniteToIgnite2025 #IgniteChange2025
GSCS Stakeholder Meeting today, March 3! Please participate, we need your input.
10:00 A.M. meeting: https://meet.google.com/pzj-knwm-bgg
5:00 P.M. meeting: https://meet.google.com/eqx-jsfy-pbf
Great day for Environmental Science students to learn about different STEM Careers. Huge Thank you to @GAFarmBureau for helping organize. @UGAGriffin, Wade Tractor, and @GATrees @agsouthfc @CityofGriffin @SpaldingSheriff and @Griffin_RCCA for supporting @SpaldingHs @GriffinSpalding #CTAEDelivers CTAE Month!
Carpentry students @SpaldingHS are working on an interdisciplinary unit with the Theatre Class to build the set for the play Urinetown that will be coming out in March. @GriffinSpalding #CTAEDelivers CTAE Month!
Parents, let us hear from you! Join us for one of our SI Stakeholder Meetings.
GSCS is hosting a Classified Employee Job Fair on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 277 E. Poplar St. from 3-5 p.m. If you are interested in school nutrition, maintenance, transportation and more, please attend!
Super proud of My'Kael Phillips w/ @GriffinSpalding @SpaldingHs at press conference for @GeorgiaDeptofed new site @TeachIn The Peach. My'Kael you represented @Sayitloudsupt and @GSCS_CTAE well! #CTAEDelivers CTAE Month! www.TeachInThePeach.org
Excited for our Spalding High School @FCCLA students in @GriffinSpalding. We had 5 that placed 1st in their categories and will advance to compete at the GA State Leadership Competitions!
Isabella Patterson, Trinity Curry, Ethan Hutson, Jenna Oliver, and My’Kael Phillips
#CTAEDelivers @GSCS_CTAE @Sayitloudsupt
SHS School Improvement: Stakeholder Meeting Flyer
Exciting shout out from @Sayitloudsupt for @GSCS_CTAE 99% Graduation Rate & @Griffin_RCCA pathways @GriffinRotary weekly meeting for the @GriffinSpalding school system annual report #CTAEDelivers CTAE Month!
All GSCS schools will be closed for President's Day & Winter Break February 17-21, 2025. Have a safe and relaxing break!
