Explore What's Possible

October is a great time to explore what’s possible. With the school year well underway, students are settling into routines, discovering new interests, building new skills, and learning more about what excites and motivates them.

For families, those everyday discoveries can lead to meaningful conversations about what comes next. Ask your student what they enjoy, what they want to learn more about, or what they would try if given the opportunity. Then, explore alongside them. A new program, activity, resource, or experience could introduce a passion, strengthen a skill, or open the door to a pathway they may not have considered before.

Our community partners are an important part of making those possibilities accessible to families. The connections between home, school, and community help students see that learning and opportunity extend far beyond the classroom.

Through GCS Family Academy, we will continue connecting families with information, resources, learning opportunities, and experiences that help them support their students at every stage. As we support The Guilford Guarantee, we want families to feel informed and prepared to help students explore the many possibilities available to them now and beyond graduation.



This October, keep asking questions, making connections, and trying something new. Explore what’s possible and see where it can lead.

One Promise. Infinite Possibilities.

LaSheka White

One Promise. Infinite Possibilities.

The Guilford Guarantee prepares every student for what comes next through college credit, career credentials, or career experiences.

EXCITE | Elementary School



Try something new together: cook a recipe, build something, create art, or visit a new place.

EXPLORE | Middle School



Turn an interest into a mini project: create something, solve a problem, interview someone, or volunteer in the community.

EXPERIENCE | High School



Get firsthand experience: job shadow, volunteer, visit a college or workplace, attend a career event, or talk with someone in a career of interest.

Family Academy FAMily Tip:



Try the "What If?" Conversation:

Try the following with your student:

1. If you could try anything for a day, what would you choose?
2. Find one way to experience it together.
3. Watch a demonstration, visit a new place, try and activity, attend a community event, or talk with someone who does it.

You never know what one new experience might spark!

Try a Family Wellness Challenge!

• Take a 20-minute family walk.
• Try a new fruit or vegetable together.
• Have a screen-free family meal.
• Create a consistent bedtime routine.
• Take a few minutes each day to check in with one another.

Family Academy was on the go at Gillespie Park Elementary for the Healthy Connections for School Readiness event!

FAM On-The-Go brings Family Academy directly into schools and community events to connect families with helpful resources and supports.

Real World English (RWE) is officially underway! Our first couple of weeks brought families together to learn, practice, and build English skills for real life.

Choice Application Window



Choice Application Window – October 9th – December 4th

End of Quarter One | October 9, 2026 & October 29, 2026

Quarter One is wrapping up! The first quarter ends October 9 for Early/Middle Colleges and Academies and October 29 for Traditional and Extended Year Calendar schools. Families, this is a great time to check grades, review progress, and celebrate your student's growth!

Teacher Workday | October 30, 2026

No school for students on October 30. GCS will observe a Teacher Workday. Families, please plan ahead for this student day off.

Kellin Foundation - 2026 Fresh Mobile Market

The Kellin Foundation is proud to partner with Out of the Garden Project to provide FREE 40 lb box of fresh food items to families in need! No registration needed!



Friday, October 16, 2026 | 12-2 p.m.

4010 Walker Ave, Greensboro, NC 27403

GCS Family Academy is committed to helping families and educators strengthen home–school partnerships throughout the 2026–27 school year. Together, we’ll explore practical ways to support student learning in the classroom and at home. Each month, we’ll share quick, actionable tips for parents, caregivers, and educators to foster meaningful engagement and set students up for success.

National Bullying Prevention Month & Supporting Every Learner Month

October is National Bullying Prevention Month and Supporting Every Learner Month, providing an opportunity for families, educators, and students to promote safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments. Families can help prevent bullying by encouraging kindness, talking openly with children about their experiences, and teaching them how to speak up when they see someone being treated unfairly. Supporting Every Learner Month also reminds us that every student learns differently and may need different tools and support to succeed. Together, families and schools can help every student feel valued, included, and supported.

Get ready for another month, view the full calendar to stay hear from various GCS departments and community partners throughout the school year! You can also access Engage on Demand and watch past virtual sessions here.

Your partnership makes our work possible. We invite you to share your ideas, experience, and feedback as we move forward together. Click here to submit your thoughts or email us at familyacademy@gcsnc.com. We value your hopes, dreams, and the challenges you face, because your voice matters. As our superintendent, Dr. Whitney Oakley (a proud GCS parent!) reminds us, We are Better Together!

GCS Family Academy

2703 E. Florida St.

Greensboro, NC 27401

336-279-4924