Two staff members earned district recognition for their contributions to media services in Gwinnett schools.
Coming soon… Winter Break starts Dec. 22
Have a fun-filled and restful Winter Break! Students have a break from school from Thurs., Dec. 22, through Wed., Jan. 4. Students return to school on Thurs., Jan. 5. If you're looking ahead for more dates from second semester, find the 2016-17 student calendar online.
Dear Santa, please bring technology!
Perhaps Santa has inquired what technology your student might want this gift-giving season? Check out this comparison chart that looks at features and recommended uses by school level.
Something to cheer about!
Check out a video from GCPS TV for the North Gwinnett Bulldogs cheerleader reunion.
Peachtree Ridge HS earns state STEM Certification with SPIRE program
Congratulations to Peachtree Ridge HS! The school recently was recognized with state STEM Certification for its SPIRE initiative.
Vote for Shiloh HS in creative recycling contest
Voting has been extended to select the winning entry in the 2016 Made by Milk™ Carton Construction Contest! You can give the Shiloh HS team a crack at the $2,500 People’s Choice Award with your vote. (Use the pull-down menu to select HS entries and look for the red seesaw photo.) The contest encourages students to build strong bones with milk and flex their creative muscles by repurposing milk cartons.
Making the Georgia-Scotland Connection
Mountain Park ES students are having conversations "across the pond" with their virtual penpals from Cults Primary School in Scotland.
Reading is Fun with Finnegan at Bethesda ES
When reading is “fun again,” it’s easy to get children to school on a Saturday morning for literacy activities.
Charters and other GCPS schools and programs announce registration plans for 2017–18 year
The school district’s charter schools and a number of other special schools and programs have scheduled information sessions and registration dates for students interested in attending one of the schools in the 2017–18 school year.
Learning is on the rise with STEAM at Kanoheda ES
Learning "took off" for Kanoheda ES students and their families during a recent STEAM event.
Jordan MS tastemakers test Georgia-grown goods
Students at Jordan MS are serving as cafeteria tastemakers for dishes made with locally grown produce.
Dec. 2 is Special Education Day!
Here in Gwinnett, we rely on a team of staff members to help us empower every student in our system!
A Q & A with Jamie McFarland, 2017 GCPS Teacher of the Year
Jamie McFarland was named GCPS’ top teacher on Nov. 10. Following are her reflections on her career, special education, and advice for families and prospective teachers.
'Better Together': Students form friendships in lunch group
Members of the North Gwinnett club expand social opportunities for students with autism and their regular education peers.
Drink it. Think it. Make it. Win it.
Author! Author!
Join these Woodward Mill ES 2nd graders as they share their literary masterpieces in a special Writing Workshop Celebration.
Schools host community leaders
American Education Week brought 138 community leaders, including business people and elected officials, into local schools to serve as “Principal for a Day.”
'Promising' writing sends students to state contest
A celebration of “promising” writing here in Gwinnett will send 13 entries to the state’s Young Georgia Authors (YGA) writing contest this spring.
A few more brags from the fall…
Here are the latest kudos for employees who are exhibiting the Promise of Gwinnett in their schools and classrooms.
Schedule your next Teambuilding and Volunteer Day with JA Discovery Center in Gwinnett!
Bring your company, team, or department to inspire and empower GCPS students as they discover their own promise for the future at the JA Discovery Center in Gwinnett.