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Belk Hosts Private Shopping Event for GCPS Employees

Gwinnett County Public School (GCPS) employees were treated to a private shopping event at the Mall of Georgia. The Belk Education Appreciation Event featured gift cards, giveaways, and an additional 20% off everything in the store. GCPS shoppers were also treated to buffet edibles and entertainment by a disc...

Principals named for Britt, McKendree, and Pharr elementary schools;...

At a special called meeting on Thursday, November 10, the Gwinnett County Board of Education named three principals and the new leader for one of the district's six divisions. Dr. Linda Anderson, currently an Assistant Superintendent for School Improvement and Operations for Elementary Schools, will become the new Associate...

2017 Teacher of the Year: Jamie Lynn McFarland

An elementary teacher who says teaching students with severe and profound intellectual disabilities was her calling has been named the 2017 Gwinnett County Teacher of the Year (TOTY). During the annual Gwinnett County Teacher of the Year banquet, Gwinnett County Public Schools CEO/Superintendent J. Alvin Wilbanks announced Jamie Lynn...

GCPS Students Advance in State Writing Contest

The literary work of 13 Gwinnett students has been selected to advance to the state's Young Georgia Authors (YGA) writing contest. Locally, this year's contest, using the theme "Promise of Gwinnett" produced more entries than ever before 293 entries from 83 schools. Contestants wrote about Promise, explaining how they...

GCPS News You Can Use Nov. 21Dec. 4, 2016

SPOTLIGHT Shiloh Middle School students and community leaders made the schools first Impact Day a tremendous success. Keene Walker, of Dare 2 Care, LLC, led groups of boys in an engaging presentation that touched on knowing your audience, goal setting, and respect. The girl's breakout sessions focused on unleashing your...

Gwinnett Picks Finalists for Teacher of the Year

Six Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) teachers have been announced as this years finalists for the Gwinnett County Teacher of the Year (TOTY) title. The finalists for the 2017 honor are Brittany Mayweather of Mulberry Elementary School, Jamie Lynn McFarland of Rock Springs Elementary School, Brian Sinyard of Chattahoochee...

Greater Atlanta Christian Teacher Receives Appointment from Governor

Governor Nathan Deal announced Friday, the appointment of Dr. Isiah Hill to the Board of the Georgia Professional Standards Commission for a three-year term. Dr. Hill will have a voice in shaping the educational and professional requirements standards related to certifications for the entire state of Georgia. Having taught AP...

The 21st Century Military Academy

Take some time to visit the gorgeous 200-acre state-of-the-art campus of Riverside Military Academy (RMA). Located in Gainesville, Ga., the academy prides itself on being a life changing experience for young men. It gives adolescent boys a tangible understanding of what it means to be a leader, to be...

Guide To Gwinnett: Gwinnett is a College Town!

The county is home to a full range of college options institutions offering degrees that range from associate to doctorate, and all the options in between. Of course, with distance learning programs and online options, a physical campus is a not always a necessity. But for those students who...

Our Promise: A Quality and Effective Education for Every...

Teaching and learning, with an emphasis on learning that's the core business of Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS), the largest district in Georgia and 13th largest in the United States. Our vision is to be a system of world-class schools. Pursuit of that vision has resulted in GCPS earning...

Belk Hosts Private Shopping Event for GCPS Employees

Gwinnett County Public School (GCPS) employees were treated to a private shopping event at the Mall of Georgia. The Belk Education Appreciation Event featured gift cards, giveaways, and an additional 20% off everything in the store. GCPS shoppers were also treated to buffet edibles and entertainment by a disc...

Principals named for Britt, McKendree, and Pharr elementary schools;...

At a special called meeting on Thursday, November 10, the Gwinnett County Board of Education named three principals and the new leader for one of the district's six divisions. Dr. Linda Anderson, currently an Assistant Superintendent for School Improvement and Operations for Elementary Schools, will become the new Associate...

2017 Teacher of the Year: Jamie Lynn McFarland

An elementary teacher who says teaching students with severe and profound intellectual disabilities was her calling has been named the 2017 Gwinnett County Teacher of the Year (TOTY). During the annual Gwinnett County Teacher of the Year banquet, Gwinnett County Public Schools CEO/Superintendent J. Alvin Wilbanks announced Jamie Lynn...

GCPS Students Advance in State Writing Contest

The literary work of 13 Gwinnett students has been selected to advance to the state's Young Georgia Authors (YGA) writing contest. Locally, this year's contest, using the theme "Promise of Gwinnett" produced more entries than ever before 293 entries from 83 schools. Contestants wrote about Promise, explaining how they...

GCPS News You Can Use Nov. 21Dec. 4, 2016

SPOTLIGHT Shiloh Middle School students and community leaders made the schools first Impact Day a tremendous success. Keene Walker, of Dare 2 Care, LLC, led groups of boys in an engaging presentation that touched on knowing your audience, goal setting, and respect. The girl's breakout sessions focused on unleashing your...

Gwinnett Picks Finalists for Teacher of the Year

Six Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) teachers have been announced as this years finalists for the Gwinnett County Teacher of the Year (TOTY) title. The finalists for the 2017 honor are Brittany Mayweather of Mulberry Elementary School, Jamie Lynn McFarland of Rock Springs Elementary School, Brian Sinyard of Chattahoochee...

Greater Atlanta Christian Teacher Receives Appointment from Governor

Governor Nathan Deal announced Friday, the appointment of Dr. Isiah Hill to the Board of the Georgia Professional Standards Commission for a three-year term. Dr. Hill will have a voice in shaping the educational and professional requirements standards related to certifications for the entire state of Georgia. Having taught AP...

The 21st Century Military Academy

Take some time to visit the gorgeous 200-acre state-of-the-art campus of Riverside Military Academy (RMA). Located in Gainesville, Ga., the academy prides itself on being a life changing experience for young men. It gives adolescent boys a tangible understanding of what it means to be a leader, to be...

Guide To Gwinnett: Gwinnett is a College Town!

The county is home to a full range of college options institutions offering degrees that range from associate to doctorate, and all the options in between. Of course, with distance learning programs and online options, a physical campus is a not always a necessity. But for those students who...

Our Promise: A Quality and Effective Education for Every...

Teaching and learning, with an emphasis on learning that's the core business of Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS), the largest district in Georgia and 13th largest in the United States. Our vision is to be a system of world-class schools. Pursuit of that vision has resulted in GCPS earning...