At Jones MS, two teachers wanted to promote acceptance, inclusion, and awareness so that all students would feel respected and part of their school community. And so, the Buddies Club was born.
The National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), a national leader on teacher issues, honored GCPS in its first-ever Great Districts for Great Teachers initiative.
Click image to see County Dance Day video.
In March, Gwinnett schools celebrate the fine arts! It’s Youth Art Month and Music in Our Schools Month!
March 10 is a student holiday.
Have you ever paid a bill or had a job? No matter your profession, your life experiences qualify you to be a successful volunteer at the Junior Achievement (JA) Discovery Center at Gwinnett!
Discovery Center has immediate openings for volunteers this week! Support your community and GCPS middle school students as they participate in an authentic, relevant, and experiential simulation on Thursday, March 9.
Volunteers in JA BizTown encourage students to communicate, collaborate with one another, think critically, and get creative as they interact within a simulated economy and take on the role of employee, citizen, and consumer. Volunteers receive training (and a Chik-fil-A lunch) during their shift, which typically runs 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Click here for more information and to register as a volunteer for JA BizTown on March 9. Questions about volunteering at the JA center? Send an e-mail to VolunteerGwinnett@georgia.ja.org. The JA Center is on the campus of Discovery HS, located at 1333 Old Norcross Road in Lawrenceville.
Gwinnett citizens have the opportunity to influence the county’s future transportation options by attending one of the public meetings in March.
During School Social Work Week (March 5-22), GCPS recognizes the contributions of the district's School Social Workers.
Two groups of students— one in Liberia and one at Collins Hill HS— have different backgrounds, cultures, and educational experiences, but once a month they share a common classroom… 5,000 miles apart.
During the month of February, GCPS schools celebrated Black History Month and the many contributions of African Americans to our great nation.
Get #curious at the upcoming Atlanta Science Festival! The festival is an annual public celebration of local science and technology. From March 14 to March 25, curious people of all ages will explore the science and technology in our region and see how science is connected to all parts of our lives in 100 engaging events, including hands-on activities, facility tours, presentations, and performances throughout the metro Atlanta region. Many activities are free or low-cost, some require pre-registration, and all are recommended by age group. On March 18, check out the 5th Annual Latino College and STEM Fair at the Georgia Tech Student Center or Discovery Day at the Petit Science Center at Georgia State University.The Festival culminates in the free, family-friendly EXPLORATION EXPO, an interactive day of demos, hands-on activities, and stage shows at Centennial Olympic Park. Get a taste of the excitement in this video.
Gwinnett County Public Schools will host a Certified Teacher Job Fair on Saturday, March 25, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Infinite Energy Center in Duluth.
The fair is by invitation only for those who are certified (or will be by August 2017) in the following fields: Mathematics (4-8) and (6-12), Science (4-8) and (6-12), Special Education, Engineering, Health Occupations, Elementary, Foreign Language, Career and Technical Education, Dual Language Immersion, English/Language Arts (4-8) and (6-12), and Speech-Language Pathology.
Once an applicant is registered at gcpsjobs.org, files are reviewed and interviews will be extended based upon file
Check out frequently asked questions and learn more about teaching in Gwinnett.
1. Complete a GCPS online application @gcpsjobs.org, and submit at least one current supervisory reference along with a copy of GACE Program Admission Assessment and GACE Content Assessment and/or state certification documentation. If currently student teaching, a copy of partial transcript and one supervisory reference from cooperating teacher is acceptable.
2. Request to attend the fair at 2017 GCPS Job Fair using your online applicant ID number.
On Feb. 24, nearly 900 students participated in the 2017 Gwinnett Regional Science, Engineering + Innovation Fair.
On March 4, Peachtree Ridge High School will host GCPS’ 11th annual Transition Fair for students with disabilities, their families, and educators.
Peachtree Ridge HS's Eric Yan and Sabarish Sainathan, a senior from GSMST, will share the title of Gwinnett 2017 STAR Student.
GCPS’ Substitute Teaching Job Fair is set for Tues., Feb. 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Baldwin ES (123 Price Place in Norcross). At the event, learn more about being a Gwinnett substitute and complete an online application. All applicants are required to have at least 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of college credit, but teacher certification is not required for substitutes. Compensation ranges from $87 a day up to $97 per day for long-term subs (10 consecutive days in the same classroom). Apply today at www.GCPSjobs.org.
GCPS celebrates the creative work of our students with a three-week visual arts exhibit at the J. Alvin Wilbanks Instructional Support Center (ISC) in Suwanee.
Lanier HS students designed a simpler way to apply eyeliner, and now that creative idea has earned a patent from the U.S. Patent Office.
During the last few months, schools and departments around the county have had an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of staff members recognized with nationaland state honors.
Archer HS' Parent Teacher Student Association is sponsoring its first-ever Historically Black College and University (HBCU) College Fair and Step Show on Feb. 25 from noon to 4 p.m. This college fair is open to all high school students and offers an opportunity to learn about the diversity, affordability, and academically competitive programs found at HBCUs. The school is located at 2255 New Hope Road in Lawrenceville. RSVP for the fair at myarcherptsa@gmail.com. Learn more about the event, prize drawings, and more online.
Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) was named a College Board Advanced Placement District of the Year for being the national leader among large school districts
