Gwinnett County Public Schools

Online registration for new kindergartners is open now! Parents and guardians of rising kindergartnerschildren who will be five years old on or before September 1, 2021can register for the 2021-22 school year in an easy, two-step process. First, head to gcpsk12.org to complete your online registration. Then, schedule an appointment with your child’s new school by May 28 to verify information, complete a kindergarten readiness profile, pick up materials to help prepare your ...child for school, and learn about exciting summer enrichment opportunities for your new kindergartner! Click here to learn more: http://bit.ly/gcps_KR21 We can’t wait to welcome our new kindergarten students in the 2021-22 school year!

Mr. Jones says the future of our community lives and learns in our halls and classrooms each day! He is the Principal at Mason ES and is our #Shine Staff Member of the Day! Click here to meet Mr. Jones and other shining staff members: http://bit.ly/gcps_StaffShine

Abdirhman works hard and gets amazing grades. He is our #Shine Student of the Day! Click here to meet Abdirhman and other students featured in the SHINE campaign: http://bit.ly/gcps_StudentShine

We look forward to welcoming students and staff members back to learning when digital and in-person classes resume on Monday, April 12.

Follow GCPS on Instagram! While you're on Spring Break, catch up on photos, videos, and stories from our schools, students, and staff.

Reminder... Gwinnett charter schools and a number of other special schools and programs have scheduled information sessions and registration dates for students interested in attending one of the schools in the 202122 school year. Find more information, and dates for these registration plans here: https://bit.ly/gcps_Registration21

Reminder... Today is the last day for GCPS stakeholdersstudents, staff, families, and community membersto participate in a survey on proposed changes to procedures and equity issues in the district. Also, the last scheduled GCPS Talks Educational Equity sessionEducational Equity Summary (Live)airs today at 6 p.m. Find links to watch other sessions on demand, and a link to the online survey here: https://bit.ly/gcps_ES_1-11-21

Mr. Peavy shines at Paul Duke STEM HS because he works with his Cybersecurity and Game Design students to build a safe classroom where they take risks, explore their passions, and prepare for the future. Mr. Peavy is a 2021 Teacher of the Year Finalist, the High School Teacher of the Year, and our Shine Staff Member of the Day! http://bit.ly/gcps_Shine_Peavy #GCPSTOTY2021 #GCPSTOTY #Shine

As you consider your end-of-year giving and the impact of your charitable donations, please consider a donation to Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation Fund, a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to providing financial resources to enrich and enhance education in Gwinnett. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/gcps_FF20

While we're experiencing chilly weather now, warm and sunny days will return in the spring. And, the City of Norcrossa certified Bee City USA affiliatewill be open for pollination by migrating butterflies and birds, busy bees, and beetles, including sites at three Norcross Cluster schools. Learn how pollinator-friendly gardens at Beaver Ridge ES, Norcross ES, and Summerour MS will help teach students about pollinators and the butterfly life cycle here: https://bit.ly/gcps_Bee20

Today was the first day of final exams for Gwinnett County Public Schools’ students. We experienced technical issues with the D2L platform, the vendor who provides eCLASS. As a result, some students could not access some of their final exams. Although D2L indicated that they were working to resolve the issues, we did not have a guarantee that the system would be back online prior to dismissal today. With that in mind, Gwinnett County high schools will move forward with early dismissal as originally planned today. For Thursday, Gwinnett high school students will attend a full day of school rather than being dismissed early. This will allow students to take their finals that were planned for Thursday and complete any finals that were interrupted today. (This schedule change has no impact on elementary and middle school students.)

David is caring and respectful. He loves to learn, and loves his school! David is our Shine Student of the Day! http://bit.ly/gcps_Shine_David #Shine

Be prepared for winter weather and its potential impact. Click here to learn how the district plans for inclement weather on school days: http://bit.ly/gcps_Weather21

This is the last weekend for in-person advance voting for the General and Special Election. This option is available to Gwinnett voters every day through Oct. 30. Learn more here: http://bit.ly/gcps_Vote1031

Gwinnett charter schools and a number of other special schools and programs have scheduled information sessions and registration dates for students interested in attending one of the schools in the 202122 school year. Find more information, and dates for these registration plans here: https://bit.ly/gcps_Registration21

The annual Open Enrollment period for GCPS Employees ends on Friday, November 6. All elections will be effective January 1, 2021. Benefit-eligible employees may log into the GCPS Employee Portal, www.gcpsk12.org, to access State Health Benefits, make changes to Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, and review new life insurance options for 2021.

The Gwinnett County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, December 17, at the Instructional Support Center, located at 437 Old Peachtree Road, NW, in Suwanee. This meeting is open to the public and may be attended in person (masks required). The public forum begins at 6:15 p.m. The meeting also will be streamed on GCPS TV and a link to the video will be posted the next day.

Winter Break is right around the corner! Click here to learn about some important dates to circle on your calendar: https://bit.ly/gcps_1220

Check out these great photos of students and staff throughout the district celebrating the rich diversity of our community during National Hispanic Heritage Month! #HispanicHeritageMonth

In this special edition of In5ive... we celebrate Katie Blum of Sugar Hill ES, Gwinnett County’s top teacher, and the other Teacher of the Year (TOTY) finalists! #GCPSTOTY2021 #GCPSTOTY

This week, in-person advance voting begins for the General Election runoff for Georgia’s two U.S. Senate seats and the Public Service Commissioner. This option is available to Gwinnett voters every day, including weekends, through Dec. 31 (with the exception of Dec. 24-25). Learn more and find advance voting locations here: https://bit.ly/gcps_Vote1220

Learning to play is serious business, because playing to learn has an important role in preparing children for kindergarten. GCPS is in Year Five of an early childhood initiative called Play 2 Learn that helps young children and their parentsa child’s first and best teachersmake the most of their time together to lay a foundation for a lifetime of learning. Learn more about the initiative and the importance of a strong learning foundation here: http://bit.ly/gcps_P2L

Katie Blum, a 2nd grade teacher at Sugar Hill ES, was named 2021 Gwinnett County Teacher of the Year (TOTY) as well as the Elementary School Teacher of the Year! Learn more about Mrs. Blum and the other TOTY level winners Kelley Donovan of Coleman MS and Philip Peavy of Paul Duke STEM HS: https://bit.ly/gcps_BlumTOTY #GCPSTOTY2021 #GCPSTOTY

Have you provided feedback on proposed instructional resources for select grades and courses in Language Arts, Social Studies, Career and Technical Education, and Foreign Language? You have until Oct. 31 to participate in the virtual review. Learn more and find a link to the review here: http://bit.ly/gcps_Review1031

GCPS’ Computer Science 4 All initiative will empower students, helping them to develop skills and competencies in problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration that will help them excel in today's increasingly digital and computational world. CS4ALL is a multi-year initiative to ensure that every student at every school has equal access to an inclusive, welcoming, and high-quality CS experience throughout their educational career. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/gcps_CS4ALL #GCPSCS4ALL

8th and 9th grade GCPS students... if you can envision it, you can create it at School of the Arts @ Central Gwinnett (SOTA), opening in August of 2021! The last virtual information session is set for Saturday, October 24, at noon. Apply for an audition by Sunday, October 25. Learn more about this unique arts-centric learning experience here: https://bit.ly/gcps-SOTA. #YOURPASSION #YOURCREATIVITY #YOURSOTA #SOTACGHS

The holidays and one of the biggest shopping seasons of the year are fast approaching. Unfortunately, cybercriminals are anticipating the coming holiday season as well and they’re ready. Click here to find tips for stress-free and cyber-savvy shopping online: https://bit.ly/gcps_Cybersecure

GCPS’ Computer Science 4 All initiative will help students navigate advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in social and professional settings. To prepare for their future, students will need to blend computer science skills with ethical considerations, creativity, intuition, curiosity, collaboration, and strong communication skills. CS4ALL is a multi-year initiative to ensure that every student at every school has equal access to an inclusive, welcoming, and high-quality CS experience throughout their educational career. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/gcps_CS4ALL #GCPSCS4ALL

It's Digital Citizenship Week! Families can help kids become good digital citizens. Find helpful resources on safety, healthy digital habits, and more... all in one place! Follow GCPS on Pinterest at https://www.pinterest.com/Gwinnett_Schools. #KeepGALearning #KeepGCPSLearning

In this week's In5ive... find news about district honors and appointments, how GCPS is ensuring equity in education, the "Teaching Gwinnett" Podcast, Great Days of Service, AKS at Home, and more.

In this week's In5ive... find news about four GCPS educators honored by the Teach On Project, Jackson EMC awarding $25,000 in grants to several GCPS teachers, Suwanee ES students receiving an innovative reward system, and more.

In-person advance voting is underway for the General and Special Election. This option is available to Gwinnett voters every day, including weekends, through Oct. 30. Learn more about E-SPLOST here: http://bit.ly/gcps_ESPLOST20

Congratulations to the 25 semifinalists for Gwinnett County Teacher of the Year (TOTY)! Check out the list of TOTY semifinalists here: http://bit.ly/gcps_TOTY25 #GCPSTOTY2021 #GCPSTOTY

Are you looking for part-time employment with a flexible schedule? GCPS is holding a series of virtual job fairs for prospective substitute teachers during October. The next virtual job fair is on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 6 p.m. If you can't make it Wednesday, there will be another virtual job fair on Monday, Oct. 26, at 2 p.m. Click here to find the job fair schedule, and to learn more about becoming a sub: http://bit.ly/gcps_VJF10-20

Just a reminderWednesday, October 21, and Thursday, October 22, are early release days for elementary and middle school students to allow for parent-teacher conferences. Students will be dismissed 2.5 hours earlier than normal.

Through Oct. 22, students and staff will participate in the Great Days of Service (GDOS) You Can Do It Drive, accepting donations for Gwinnett families affected by COVID-19. Anyone in the community can make a contactless donation at drop-off at locations around the county. Click here to learn more, and to find a link for dates and times for community collections: http://bit.ly/gcps_GDOS.