Atkinson Elementary School

Today, Thursday, November 20, 2025, is the 31st National Parent Involvement Day. On this day, we recognize and celebrate the powerful role parents and families play in supporting student success. The GSCS Department of Federal Programs would like to take this opportunity to honor parents, caregivers and families for their dedication and commitment. Let's continue to work together to strengthen our partnership to enhance your scholar's educational journey.

GSCS Schools Make Strong Strides in 2025 CCRPI Performance! The College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) is Georgia’s statewide accountability system used to measure how well schools and districts are preparing students for success at the next grade level, graduation and postsecondary opportunities. The 2025 CCRPI results were released on November 12, 2025. The data reveals that Griffin-Spalding County Schools (GSCS) improved in 12 of the 13 components. READ MORE: https://5il.co/3sfsw

GSCS Interim Superintendent Dr. Donald Warren said, “These gains reflect the hard work of our teachers, leaders, students and families. While we still have work to do, this momentum shows that GSCS is on the path toward sustained improvement and we will continue pushing forward together. These results show what is possible when everyone is aligned and working with purpose. I am incredibly proud of our staff and students, and I know this is only the beginning of what GSCS will achieve.”

Spalding High invites 3rd-5th grade students for a fun night of STEM!

All GSCS schools and offices will be closed Nov. 24-28, for Thanksgiving Break. Give thanks with family and friends!

Join us on Saturday, November 15th at 10:00 a.m. for our Devonte’s Care Closet Community Engagement Event! We’re coming together to support families with essential items, connect with community partners, and strengthen our ATK family. Everyone is welcome our village is stronger together!

Our Pre-K Bears built their very own birdhouses today. Their little hands and big imaginations made something special!

We’re so grateful for each of you who joined us for our Thanksgiving luncheon! It was wonderful to see our ATK families come together to eat, laugh, and fellowship. Your presence made the day extra special, and we are thankful for the love and support you continue to show our school community. #ATKalltheway

A huge thank you to the Rotary Club, Ms. Debby Daniel-Bryant (retired educator), and Mr. Adam Pugh for stopping by Atkinson Elementary to donate books celebrating diversity! Your generous gift will bring even more representation, joy, and learning to our book vending machine. Our students are so excited to dive into these new stories! #atkalltheway

Families! Help us make Atkinson Elementary even better! Take our short MRA Survey by Nov 22. Your voice matters!
👉 https://www.leaderinme.com/s/atkinson-elementary-school-georgia/families

GSCS and Butts County Schools' Exceptional Students had an awesome day at the Special Olympics Track & Field Event today at Spalding High School! Students kicked off the event with a parade, then competed in track and field events and played developmental games. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event so fun and special for our students! Shout out to the SHS Blue Jag Funk Marching Band, chorus and student volunteers!

Check out our Community Resources webpage, which provides resources for students and families in Griffin -Spalding County: https://www.gscs.org/page/community-resources

Some students were caught following the 5 P’s and earned a sweet surprise! A big thank you to The Preferred Choice for treating our Bears to Kona Ice today!

In Ms. T. Alexander’s Computer Lab this week, our students are learning how to code! Their opening activity challenged them to create a cup stacking design and write out a series of steps, or an algorithm , to show how they built it. They’re learning that coding is all about problem-solving, sequencing, and creativity!

We are so proud of the GSCS Elementary Honor Chorus for their amazing performance! But we’re especially proud of our talented ATK Bears who represented us so beautifully.

#SchoolPsychWeek is an annual opportunity to recognize the important role our school psychologists have in helping our students thrive in school, at home and in life. This year's theme, "Finding Your Path," reflects the ways that school psychologists help students, families and school communities set and achieve their goals. Join us in celebrating the work of our school psychologists and the difference they make every day. Thank you!

You’re invited to our Thanksgiving Luncheon at Atkinson Elementary! Join your child for a warm meal and a time to celebrate thankfulness together. Lunches are $5 per adult (cash only). Please return your form soon so we can plan for you. We can’t wait to celebrate with our ATK families!

Attention Griffin-Spalding Ladies! It is almost time for our annual GSCS Pearls, Pumps and Books, where women leaders from around the community come and read to our elementary students to promote literacy. If you are interested in participating, please use this link to sign up: https://forms.gle/3znzKRiMw8WsQLNV7

Yesterday, the Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting at Fairmont Community Center for the new book vending machine. We are so thankful that so many people turned out to support this continued commitment to improving literacy in Griffin-Spalding! This was a great collaboration between the city, county, chamber, school system, Partners In Education and many other organizations.

GSCS families, please give us your input before October 31.