On January 11I Georgia lawmakers open the 2016 session of the Georgia General Assembly. In December, the Gwinnett County Board of Education and district leaders met with the Gwinnett legislative delegation to share key issues and concerns.
Twin Rivers students share tech knowledge with teachers
In this visit to Twin Rivers Middle School, watch the students teach the teachers about new and innovative technology tools to assist in teaching and learning.
January is National Mentoring Month
GCPS’ Community-Based Mentoring program pairs caring adults with middle school boys whose attendance and behavior are having an adverse impact on their grades and classroom performance.
Order in the Court…
Learn how Central Gwinnett High School students who commit minor infractions will face a jury of their peers through the school's Student Judiciary.
GCPS schools serve others during holiday season
Students and staff in Gwinnett schools have a strong commitment to helping others, in the community and around the world, especially during the holiday season.
Hour of Code exposes students to computer science
Through easy-to-use games and activities, Hour of Code showed students (and adults) that computer science is fun, easy, and accessible for all ages.
Charters and other GCPS programs announce registration plans for 2016–17 year
The school district’s charter schools and a number of other special school programs have scheduled information sessions and registration dates for students interested in attending one of the schools in the 2016–17 school year.
Brookwood High grads develop better 3D prosthetic limbs for Sudanese war victims
Five Broncos from the Brookwood Class of 2011 were the overall winners in the 2015 Georgia Tech Capstone Design Expo earlier this month, developing better 3D limbs...
Colonial Day at Riverside Elementary School
Riverside Elementary students explored and experienced life in Colonial Georgia on Dec. 7. The culminating activity for students’ study on the American Colonies, Colonial Day provided hands-on activities to bring learning to life for the 4th graders.
Parkview High School hosts GCPS' first-ever career fair for students with visual impairments
Recently, more than 20 professionals shared their work experience with Gwinnett high school students with visual impairments. Learn more about this unique career exploration event.
Technology in the classroom? Bring It!
When it comes to technology at school, we say “Bring It!” Technology is part of our students’ everyday lives—both in and out of school.
Student videos to highlight education 'heroes'
The Georgia Vision Project is looking for video shout outs from young people around the state… in their own words and in a familiar format… to highlight the amazing work of our teachers and the difference they make for our students and their success. The best student videos will be pulled together in PSAs that will be used in a promotional campaign statewide.
Patrick ES honors local firefighters
Last month, Patrick Elementary School hosted area firefighters at an annual breakfast that honors their service to the community
Infinite Energy donates $41K to STEM learning in GCPS
With the official unveiling of the new sign at Infinite Energy Center earlier this week, a new partnership between the company and Gwinnett County Public Schools also was announced.
Maxwell wins Best in Class Challenge
After six weeks of intense competition in the Quaker State® "Best in Class Challenge," a team from Maxwell High School of Technology came out on top as the grand prize winner!
GCPS schools host community leaders for 2015 Principal for a Day event
American Education Week (Nov. 16-20) brought 137 members of Gwinnett’s business community into local schools to serve as “Principal for a Day” and, in one case, “Superintendent for a Day.”
Celebrating National Special Education Day
In December, the National PTA’s “Every Child in Focus” campaign centers on National Special Education Day, which is observed Dec. 2 and, this year, marks the 40th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the nation’s first federal law that ensured access to education for all children, including children with special needs. We celebrate the contributions of staff members whose dedication and expertise help our students with special needs to be successful, including the work of special education teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, counselors, transportation, and other support staff. At home, families of children with special needs may find GCPS-produced parent tipsheets to be useful, including one on support at home for a child with ADHD/ADD, strategies to relieve stress, tips for a productive IEP meeting, and strategies for grandparents who are raising children with special needs.
'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.
Redistricting process begins, Board vote set for January
Gwinnett County Public Schools has launched a redistricting effort to establish attendance zones for two new schools opening in August— Baldwin Elementary School and the new Duluth Cluster Middle School— and balance enrollment in existing schools.
Our Stories: iTalk with Arquevious “Que” Crane
Que, a young man with every reason to give up, transforms his life after a devastating injury, thanks to the support of family, friends, and his school.