Anne Street Elementary School

Recently, students across our district submitted their original pieces for the annual Young Georgia Authors (YGA) Writing Competition. This competition fosters a love of writing, encourages the development of students’ craft and provides an opportunity to celebrate excellence in both the arts and academics. Please join us in congratulating the following scholars for their outstanding work! Their submissions will now advance to the RESA level of competition!

Mark your calendars now for the GSCS Spring Job Fair! Thursday, March 26, from 4-6 p.m. at GRCCA. GSCS is hiring for both classified and certified positions. Use the QR code to register!

Calling men of Griffin-Spalding! Come read to our elementary students for our 6th Annual Real Men Read event! Help us instill a love for reading in our students! Sign up to read at one of our elementary schools at https://forms.gle/J9HqysFG9pMFXrY78.

GSCS School Clerks were treated to a Clerk and Canvas Appreciation Luncheon today. GSCS Senior Cabinet and Executive Secretaries hosted the luncheon for the school clerks. They had great food and had a great time playing "Friendly Feud" and painting canvases. Thank you, school clerks, for all you do for our students and staff!

We need stakeholder input for our district comprehensive needs assessment. Please attend this meeting on Feb. 26 at 5 p.m. to share your thoughts!

GSCS is offering FREE Eyes/Ears/Dental/Nutrition (EED) Screenings! Mark your calendars: February 27 & March 6 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the GSCS South Cafeteria (234 E. Taylor Street)

All GSCS schools & offices will be closed for Presidents' Day & Winter Break February 16-20, 2026.

Test Preparation Night -- Please RSVP if you would like to attend on February 26, 2026.

#BlackHistoryMonth2026

National School Counseling Week 2026 (#NSCW26) is Feb. 2-6, 2026, to celebrate the unique contributions of school counselors. The theme this year is School Counselors Amplify Student Success. Thank you, GSCS School Counselors, for all you do to amplify the success of our students!

Mark your calendars! GSCS Pre-K Registration for the 2026-27 school year will be held February 26-March 20, 2026. For required documents and online registration, visit https://www.gscs.org/o/gscss/page/central-registration

Griffin-Spalding County Schools (GSCS) will follow normal operations and the normal schedule tomorrow, Monday, February 2, 2026. Morning temperatures will be cold, so be sure to dress students warmly and limit their time outside. Parents may use the transportation app to track their student's bus (using their student ID to login - same as computer and lunch number). Visit www.gscs.org/page/transportation to download the "My Ride K-12 App".

All GSCS athletic and extracurricular activities for this weekend, Jan. 31- Feb. 1, are cancelled due to the threat of potential winter weather.

February Parent Engagement Newsletter
https://app.smore.com/n/vczjs

GSCS February Parent University is all about Elementary Math. Join us on Thursday, February 5, at 5 p.m. Scan the QR code to register.

January is mentorship month. GSCS recognized our amazing mentors at the recent board of education meeting. Thank you mentors! Your service and influence are so very important. For anyone interested in mentoring a student contact Kathy Rhodes with the Spalding Collaborative - kathy@spaldingcollaborative.com

Anne Street Elementary Families,
Get ready - our Kids Heart Challenge is launching soon, and we’d love for your family to be part of it! This exciting program not only supports heart health but also teaches students valuable lessons in kindness, wellness, and community.
Here’s how to get started:
👉 Sign up today by downloading the AHA Schools app on your iPhone or Android
🔍 Search for our school or use this direct link: http://www2.heart.org/goto/annestreetelementary
Once you’re signed up:
💖 Make a personal donation to kick off your child’s fundraising journey.
📣 Spread the word—send a quick message to friends and family to ask for their support.
🦸 Complete Finn’s Mission to learn lifesaving skills and become a Heart Hero!
Why it matters: Students will explore heart-healthy habits and build strong character traits. Plus, your whole family will learn life-saving skills like Hands-Only CPR and how to recognize the warning signs of a stroke. By participating, you are helping kids born with special hearts.
Let’s come together to make a lasting impact—one heartbeat at a time! 🥰❤️

GSCS continues to work closely with Spalding County EMA to monitor the weather conditions. The latest forecast indicates that ice accumulation is possible in Griffin-Spalding County. Out of an abundance of caution, no staff or students should report to school/work on Monday, January 26. A decision regarding Tuesday will be made on Monday. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Please use caution and stay safe.