Atkinson Elementary School

GSCS families and community: Thomaston Milk Company would like to bless Spalding County families with free milk before the holidays. They will be in the Orrs Elementary parking lot, 1553 Flynn Street, on Monday, December 22, 2025, from 10 AM – 12 PM, while supplies last, distributing ½ pints of regular and chocolate milk. This distribution is a donation on behalf of Thomaston Milk Company. We appreciate their support of our community.

Please complete the ThoughtExchange at the link below to provide input for the questions that will be asked of the superintendent finalists at the town hall meeting on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 6 p.m in the Griffin Auditorium. The town hall event will also be live-streamed. Thought Exchange Link: https://my.thoughtexchange.com/scroll/474844673/welcome

Today, all GSCS School Principal Secretaries were celebrated at a Jingle & Mingle Heart of the School Christmas Luncheon. They were all recognized for their dedication, hard work and joy that they bring to their schools. Thank you, school principal secretaries! Happy Holidays!

The GSCS Country Music Christmas Video Challenge winners were announced at this morning's SMARTER meeting. Congratulations to the School 1st Place Winner, Atkinson Elementary and Department 1st Place Winner, Instructional Technology! Kudos also go to GRCCA for 2nd Place and Most Creative and Moore Elementary for Best Song!

All GSCS schools & offices will be closed Dec. 22, 2025 - Jan. 2, 2026, for holiday break. GSCS staff & students return on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.

Register to attend the next GSCS Parent University and learn how to navigate your students' screen time. Scan the QR code to register!

On Dec. 11, GSCS families can log in to learn about resources to help improve their child's English language development.

GSCS December Parent University. Scan the QR code to register.

GSCS will host a job fair on December 16, 2025, at the Flint River Regional Library. Scan the QR code to register!

GSCS Department of Exceptional Students is hosting a Parent Expo on December 4 from 5-7 p.m. at the Griffin Region College & Career Academy.

We’re counting down to winter break with themed dress up days starting this Thursday! Each day brings a fun new way to spread holiday cheer across our halls.Check out the themes below and join in on the ATK spirit! ❄️🎁

If you missed the last one in October, Griffin-Spalding County Schools invites grandparents to attend a Town Hall Meeting for grandparents helping their GSCS student grandchildren.
This meeting, hosted by Board of Education Chairman R. Syntel Brown with district leaders, is scheduled for Thursday, December 11, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the parent resource center in the GSCS Central Office "B Building" (facing Taylor Street). The address is 234 E. Taylor Street, Griffin, Georgia 30224. Grandparents will receive updates and learn about helpful resources.
Please use the following link to sign up to attend. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWqzm_B76SxeFH39VH_kiR1V4iIDzua3nbRGvv-3S1I2Dkig/viewform

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