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ANNE STREET ELEMENTARY
Tamika Blackmon and Artavious Morgan
Mrs. Blackmon and Mr. Morgan are the first faces parents and other visitors see when they enter Anne Street Elementary. They work diligently to greet visitors and meet their needs in a courteous and timely manner. Anne Street Elementary is very fortunate to have individuals who strive to demonstrate EXCELLENCE. Thank you for all that you do!
ATKINSON ELEMENTARY
Willeah Hamm
As the new secretary, Ms. Hamm has had to learn many jobs in a very short period of time. Ms. Hamm has demonstrated pride in her role of keeping the front office running smoothly.
COWAN ROAD ELEMENTARY
Felecia Ponder
Mrs. Ponder has worked diligently to teach her fourth grade students. She has been a team player and jumped in to help with many extra duties throughout the building to help make Cowan Road Elementary the best! We appreciate Mrs. Ponder's hard work and dedication to her students and Cowan Road! #wearecowan
CRESCENT ELEMENTARY
Daphne Lowery
Mrs. Lowery saw a need and made a decision to offer her assistance in a special needs classroom. She supports our special education students in a genuine and caring way. She is certainly a student centered teacher that problem solves continuously and has shown true leadership by supporting new teachers and advocating for the special education students. Kudos to you for stepping out and supporting staff and students!
FUTRAL ROAD ELEMENTARY
Jonathan McGavin
Mr. McGavin works hard to make his instruction innovative and engaging each and every day. No matter what the occasion he is always willing to step up and serve our students and staff. Thank you Mr. McGavin for your dedication to our school!
JACKSON ROAD ELEMENTARY
Janet Jones
Janet is a parapro in our MOID class and we are blessed to have her. She is always a bright, positive light. It is evident that she cares very much for her students and their progress/success. She is always willing to help in any capacity. We love having her at JRE!
JORDAN HILL ELEMENTARY
Coach David Brewer
Coach Brewer comes to work early every day and handles the morning car rider traffic. The car rider line runs like a well-oiled machine thanks to his efficiency. No matter the weather we can count on coach being there. Thanks Coach Brewer for all you do!
MOORE ELEMENTARY
Lamaris Akins
Mr. Akins is a kindergarten paraprofessional who is zealous about building relationships with students and assisting with instructional practices that cultivate critical thinkers. He has a gift of connecting with students and empowering them to make sound positive decisions. Moore is privileged to have Mr. Akins part of its team!
MORELAND ROAD ELEMENTARY
Amy McKemie and Gracie Underwood
These two educators are outstanding teachers and are models for others. They exhibit the level of work and dedication to their profession we want all teachers to have. In their classrooms are clear expectations along with consistent reminders of our PBIS behavior expectations, number talks occur regularly, balanced literacy is incorporated within their instruction daily, the language of the standards are the norms and the students can repeat them when asked, grade level collaboration is constant and instruction within their classrooms is rigorous and challenging. Thank you Ms. McKemie and Ms. Underwood for providing such high quality education to the students of Moreland Road.
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Students learn best when the adults in their lives, parents, teachers and other family and community members, work together to encourage and support them. Schools alone cannot address all of a student's needs. The need for a strong partnership between schools and families is vital. 
Griffin-Spalding Partners In Education (PIE) is offering scholarships for up to $1,000 each to Griffin-Spalding County School System (GSCS) teachers who are currently seeking additional certification or advanced degrees related to their teaching/educational field.
Atkinson Elementary High Achievers earn points towards a reward at the end of each month. This month Griffin Fire Rescue assisted by providing the fourth grade High Achievers with an interactive lesson on fire trucks and other equipment. 
