Simulation of an automobile extrication gave Maxwell HS of Technology students a chance to see a possible future career in action.
North Gwinnett SRO deploys to Middle East
SRO Ryan Buffington traded his badge for a U.S. Air Force uniform earlier this month as he deployed for an eight-month tour in the Middle East.
Be Prepared, Have a Plan, Stay Informed
When disaster strikes, there’s no time to prepare. The folks at Ready Georgia help Georgians prepare for the unexpected and want you to be ready with a Ready Kit, a communications plan to connect with family and friends in an emergency, and pertinent preparedness information. Add the Ready Georgia app to your smartphone to be Ready,Georgia! Know that GCPS is prepared for emergencies, too. Learn more in this video.
Be prepared for winter weather
it’s important to prepare for conditions and their impact on the school day. While we hope inclement weather will pass us by this winter, it’s important to prepare for conditions and their impact on the school day. Learn how the school system handles school cancellations.
Patrick ES honors local firefighters
Last month, Patrick Elementary School hosted area firefighters at an annual breakfast that honors their service to the community
'Thanks' for keeping kids safe!
The Hopkins Elementary School community is thankful for some quick thinking by a GCPS crossing guard who moved three students out of harm's way on a rainy day in October.
Thank your bus driver for a safe ride!
This week marks several celebrations for GCPS employees in our Transportation Department, including state and national School Bus Safety Week and Georgia School Bus Driver Appreciation Day. The school bus is an important part of your student's day, and the bus manager/driver is a vital link between home and school. Our bus managers are well trained and dedicated professionals whose primary responsibility is to transport students safely. We hope you'll take a moment to #ThankADriver. Learn more about Transportation in Gwinnett and check out an important bus safety video and a guide to GCPS' school bus camera safety program.
Did You Know? Last year nearly 130,000 students rode a GCPS bus to and from school, racking up 23.5 million miles during the year. GCPS operated 1,926 buses on 7,903 routes.
Did You Know? The Pupil Transportation Safety Institute (PTSI) deemed GCPS' Transportation Department one of the five best in the country.
A school bus is 13 times safer than any other form of transportation, say researchers.