🐻 Meet Our Leaders of the Week! 🐻
These amazing ATK Bears were chosen by their teachers for showing our 3 B’s:
⭐ Be Responsible
⭐ Be Respectful
⭐ Be a Leader
We are so proud of them for setting a great example each day!
❤️🖤 At ATK, Every Bear Is a Leader!
about 21 hours ago, Shannon Barkley
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📚 Informational Texts in Action at ATK! Ms. Jones brought her students to the media center for hands on learning! Students explored nonfiction books while practicing how to identify the topic, main idea, and text features. Learning beyond the classroom! ❤️🐻

about 22 hours ago, Shannon Barkley
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5 days ago, Shannon Barkley
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💡 No Power? No Problem! 😂

This morning, we had a little power outage, but that didn’t stop the learning! Ms. Evans’ class was resourceful and found a way to keep the learning going, even without the lights!

And just like that… LET THERE BE LIGHT! 💡😂 We’re back up and running!

At ATK, the power may go out, but the learning stays ON! 📚❤️
5 days ago, Shannon Barkley
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Students enjoyed their boba yesterday during lunch for our Sweet vs. Sour Boba Battle! 🧋 Sweet took the win 🥇, but no worries, Sour was a close second! Thank you to everyone who participated and made our Boba Battle so much fun!
6 days ago, Shannon Barkley
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🔨⚙️ Happy Tradesman Appreciation Day! ⚙️🔨

Today, we celebrate the skilled professionals who work behind the scenes to keep our schools safe, functional, and ready for learning. From maintenance and repairs to construction, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and so much more, your expertise and hard work make a lasting difference every day.

We appreciate everything you do to keep our schools running strong! 💙

Join us in saying THANK YOU to our incredible tradesmen! 👏🔧
11 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
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Dots, dots, EVERYWHERE! 🔴🟡🟢🔵

Our ATK Bears had a DOT-tastic time celebrating International Dot Day! From colorful dots to creative activities, our Bears showed us that even the smallest dot can make a BIG mark!

Ms. Gladney’s class even took it a step further with their project, “But Is It Just a Dot?” 🤔🎨 What a fun way to get our Bears thinking, creating, and using their imaginations!

Keep shining, creating, and making your mark, Bears! 🐻❤️🖤
14 days ago, Shannon Barkley
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Every day counts at ATK! Our Bears are showing up, staying engaged, and ready to learn.Families, thank you for helping us get our Bears to school each day. Let’s keep pushing that number higher! ❤️🖤Present Today. Learn Tomorrow. Achieve More. Build Brighter Futures. Together, we’re igniting excellence, one student at a time!
14 days ago, Shannon Barkley
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💻🔧 Happy IT Professional Day! 🔧💻

Today, we celebrate the incredible IT professionals who keep our schools connected, secure & running smoothly every day!

From troubleshooting technology challenges to supporting classrooms, protecting our systems, and helping staff and students stay connected, your expertise and dedication make a tremendous difference across our school district.

Thank you for being the problem-solvers, innovators, and behind-the-scenes heroes who help keep learning moving forward! We appreciate all that you do! 💙

Happy IT Professional Day! 🎉
14 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
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Just a reminder about Grandparents Day!
15 days ago, Shannon Barkley
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YUM! Learning is extra sweet in Ms. Cotton’s class! 🍫📊Our students had such a fun time using M&M’s to practice graphing and math skills. Who knew math could be this delicious? 😋
Hands on learning + a sweet treat = a great day of learning! ❤️💙

15 days ago, Shannon Barkley
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School safety is a shared responsibility! GSCS September Safety Tips.
15 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
SAPT SAFETY TIP
Ready to make a difference in students' lives while building a rewarding career? Join us for our GSCS Recruitment Fair! 🎓💙

We’re looking for passionate, dedicated individuals who want to join a team committed to student success.

Come meet our team, explore career opportunities, learn about our benefits, and discover how you can make an impact in our schools and community!
15 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
RECRUITMENT FAIR SEPT. 16
Put on your boots and celebrate learning with fun line dancing! GSCS Literacy & Line Dancing Town Hall is tomorrow, Sept. 3, from 5-7 p.m. Sign up at https://form.jotform.com/261738798624070.
27 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
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📚✨ September is Attendance Awareness Month! ✨📚

Every school day matters! When students attend school regularly, they have more opportunities to learn, build relationships, participate in activities, and reach their full potential.

This September, let’s work together to make every day count. Families, teachers, staff, and our entire community all play an important role in supporting good attendance.

🎯 Be Present. Be Powerful. Be Your Best!

Together, we can make attendance a priority and help every student stay on the path to success. 💙

#AttendanceAwarenessMonth #StudentSuccess #SchoolAttendance
27 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
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Let's celebrate our hard work! Happy Labor Day! All GSCS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 7th.
28 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
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Atkinson Families, your voice matters! 💚💙 Please take a few minutes to complete the 2026–2027 Fall Parent Survey. Your feedback helps us improve programs, strengthen family engagement, and support student success. English and Spanish surveys are available. Please scan the QR code on the flyer to participate. Thank you for partnering with us! Together, we can achieve greatness! 🍂📚
29 days ago, Kiayana Capers
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Griffin-Spalding County School System (GSCS) is so very thankful for all of our Partners in Education. So many businesses and organizations help provide opportunities and experiences for our students and teachers. Our district partners that each contribute in excess of $10,000 in value to help students are Brightmoor, Chick-fil-A, Dairy Queen, First National Bank, Georgia Banking Company, Marco's Pizza, Piedmont Fayette Hospital and United Bank. Thank you! Many others support the REACH and similar scholarships, individual schools, fine arts, athletics, and more. Some, like Norcom, provide school supplies. Some take part in the Partners in Education Fundraiser Golf Tournament (Sept 25 this year). Others serve as mentors and reading tutors for students. Community churches host events, volunteer at schools and pray for our students and staff. Thank you Griffin and Spalding for supporting our future through public education. We need you and we appreciate you!

about 1 month ago, Adam Pugh
GSCS District Partners
All GSCS school principals received certificates this morning from The Georgia Accrediting Commission, Inc. for meeting all necessary standards to be Accredited with Quality for the 2026-27 school year. Congratulations!
about 1 month ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
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Mark your calendars! September is full of fun celebrations and events!
about 1 month ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
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