Help shape Georgia's education plan

The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) invites parents, educators, students, and community members to help shape the Georgia's education plan under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). A series of feedback meetings are being held across the state this fall. Information about these meetings and materials to prepare for the feedback sessions are available on the GaDOE website. For those unable to attend an in-person meeting, a survey opportunity will be announced soon and posted on the GaDOE website. Feedback also can be emailed to essa@doe.k12.ga.us. 

GSMST named national Blue Ribbon School

Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology (GSMST) recently was honored as an "Exemplary High Performing School" as part of the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education. “On behalf of the faculty and staff, parents and community partners, and most importantly, our 875 GSMST alumni, we are honored to receive this important designation as a National Blue Ribbon School," says GSMST Principal IV Bray. "We are so excited to represent the quality public education that is available throughout Gwinnett County Public Schools.” This national designation affirms the hard work of students, educators, families, and the community in creating a safe and welcoming school where students master challenging content. GSMST nurtures the Promise of students through a unique, challenging, and integrated curriculum that focuses on the biosciences, engineering, and emerging technologies. 

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.

Deadline nears for CTE resource feedback

The community has an opportunity to review and give feedback on proposed curriculum resources for high school career and technical education courses. The public review of the proposed print and digital resources will be held at the district’s Instructional Support Center through Oct. 6. Look for dates and times for the review on the GCPS website.

Gwinnett parent named to state education advisory group

Hats are off to Philemon Maliro, a Meadowcreek Cluster parent and 2016 Parent Leadership Award winner who recently was named to State School Superintendent Richard Woods’ 2016-17 Superintendent’s Parent Advisory Council. As a Council member, Mr. Maliro will give input on the development of Georgia’s state plan in implementing the new federal law, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

Last chance to support mentoring program with golf tourney

Sept. 23 is the deadline to register as a golfer or sponsor for the 7th annual golf tournament to benefit GCPS’ Community-Based Mentoring Program. For more information about the Oct. 10 tournament or the mentoring program, check out the Mentoring Program web page, email the program’s director, James Rayford, or call 770-277-4485.

Dedications set for new schools

Our newest schools invite families, staff, School Board members, and community members to celebrate the official dedication of their facilities. The dedication for Coleman MS is took place on Sept. 18 at 2 p.m. and Baldwin ES will celebrate its dedication on Sept. 25 at 2 p.m. 

Baldwin Elementary School

Coleman Middle School