This summer, GCPS bookmobiles are giving books to kids at a number of locations in the county.
Remember to vote in June 9 primaries, nonpartisan election
If you are a registered voter and you haven’t participated in advance voting or returned an absentee ballot, you have two remaining options for voting in the Presidential Preference Primary, General Primary, and Nonpartisan Election on Tuesday, June 9.
Absentee Voting
You can drop off your completed absentee ballot at one of eight secure ballot drop boxes located around the county or the Elections Office located at 455 Grayson Hwy. in Lawrenceville. Completed ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on June 9. To make that deadline, election officials recommend that you drop off your completed absentee ballot at a designated location rather than use the mail. No postage is necessary to use a ballot drop box. Note that absentee ballots may not be submitted by fax or electronically, and you must drop off the ballot yourself. Be aware that absentee ballots may not be submitted at polling locations or the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center. (June 5 was the last day to request an absentee ballot.)
In-Person Voting
On Election Day, in-person voting is available at your assigned polling location. Go to the Georgia Secretary of State’s website at My Voter Page to find your assigned poll location, and review a sample ballot. (Go mobile for election info and registration with the GA Votes app, available for Apple and Android.)
Questions? Check out these FAQs, call the Gwinnett County Office of Elections at (678) 226-7210, or visit www.gwinnettelections.com.
Contribute to GCPS Foundation’s ‘We Care’ initiative to raise $1 million
The GCPS Foundation Fund, Inc., is asking for your help to raise $1 million by June 15 through its “We Care” fundraiser! Your gifts to the Foundation help fund scholarships, provide classroom grants, support teaching and learning, foster innovation, and assist students and families in need through Care Teams at local schools. Please give today, as you are able, and let’s watch our gifts grow together! To learn more, visit www.gcps-foundation.org, and follow the Foundation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
2019-20 school year brings retirement for 400+ GCPS staffers
For 436 veteran educators and support staff members retiring from GCPS, they’ve set their last early-morning alarm to get ready for work.
GCPS summer meal program set for June 8-26
For three weeks, families can pick up breakfast and lunch at 25 sites from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday through Thursday.
GOC reopens 2020-21 registration to fill remaining slots
Registration has reopened for students interested in attending the full-time program at Gwinnett Online Campus for the 2020-21 school year.
A Message from the CEO/Superintendent
Spring 2020 will long be remembered as one of the most challenging times for our nation, and for all educators in the public schools that enroll approximately 90% of America’s K-12 students.
County offers meals at 20 sites, GCPS program starts June 8
Remember... Gwinnett County Government’s Summer Meal Program, provided for children ages 18 and under, which has expanded to serve 20 sites around the county, several located on transit lines. Registration is not required to participate. Meals can be picked up between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. while supplies last. Watch for information next week about the school system’s Seamless Summer program that will run June 8-26.
ICYMI… Virtual graduation videos available on demand
If you weren’t able to watch graduation ceremonies for your favorite GCPS high school—or wanted to share this special event with friends and family— here’s your link to the 24 ceremonies.
GCPS launches Books 2 Kids program
In this time of social distancing, the school district’s Book Mobiles— Explore and Pow— are taking a new approach to promoting reading during the summer months.
Get ready for kindergarten!
School may be out, but, if you have a child who will be five years old on or before Sept. 1, 2020, it’s time to get ready for kindergarten for next school year! Begin the online registration process by visiting the website of the school your child will attend. (Use “School Look-up” online at if you’re unsure of the school.) Much of the process, including the uploading of documents needed for registration, will be completed online. Families that are unable to obtain the required immunization and/or screening documents due to the COVID-19 situation will be given additional time to obtain those documents but should go ahead and begin the online registration process now. Find additional information about requirements online. And, include these fun activities in your weekly routine this summer to help prepare your child for a successful start!
GCPS schools find ways to celebrate, observe traditions as year ends
While our graduates have much to celebrate with the close of the school year, they aren’t the only GCPS students who are reaching important milestones and celebrating another year of learning!
Celebrate the Class of 2020!
This special issue of Communiqué is a tribute to the Class of 2020.
Have a great summer!
Today— May 20, 2020 —is the last day of the 2019-20 school year!
District names 2020 GCPS CTE Student of the Year, winner of Inspirational Journey Award
Congratulations to Shreya Kuturu, a North Gwinnett HS senior, for her selection as GCPS Career and Technical Education (CTE) Student of the Year!
‘Teaching Gwinnett’— Check out the latest podcast episode
Listen to the latest episode of “Teaching Gwinnett,” GCPS' podcast that tackles important, relevant, and timely topics that affect our students, staff, and families. In Episode 6, Dr. Jonathan Patterson, GCPS associate superintendent of Curriculum and Instructional Support, discusses the ins and outs of digital learning, and GCPS teachers talk about creativity and connection in eCLASS. Subscribe to “Teaching Gwinnett” on your favorite podcast platform today! The podcast is available on Anchor, Spotify, Google Play Music, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Breaker, RadioPublic, and the Apple Podcast app!
#GCPSHelpers: Staff, students, families come together to help others
We want to thank all of the “helpers” who have been there to support our students, staff, schools, and community during these difficult times.
Find latest Essentials online
In this issue of Essentials, the newsletter for GCPS families, we focus on just a few of the ways that students, families, and GCPS employees have gone the extra mile, expressed their thanks in lovely ways, and shared with their neighbors and community during difficult times. You’ll also find celebrations of three national award-winning staff members, and some important reminders about summer school, kindergarten registration, news from our School Nutrition Program, and more.
GCPS lunch heroes make, deliver more than 2.6 million meals!
Between March 16 and May 15, our teams from the School Nutrition Program and Transportation prepared and distributed 2.6 million meals to children in our community
Digital Learning Update 5
This final update provides reminders about end-of-the-year grading, plans for next year and summer school, information on summer meals, and how to sign up for free and reduced-price meals.