GCPS News

Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) students have won the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for Georgia’s 7th and 9th Congressional Districts.

Seven science projects from Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) students will soon compete against projects from more than 80 countries at the Regeneron International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF).

Six students from Shiloh Middle School placed in the top ten for their competitive events at the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) State Leadership Conference.

Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) has been recognized nationally for its commitment to student data privacy, earning the Trusted Learning Environment (TLE) Mini Seals for Classroom and Professional Development Practices from the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN).

Nearly 30 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) students have qualified for the 2024 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC) after placing 1st or 2nd in the SkillsUSA State Leadership Conference.

On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada.

The Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals (GASSP) visited Trickum Middle School on March 15, 2024, to surprise Principal Ryan Queen with the news that he is the organization’s 2024 Georgia Principal of the Year.

The Georgia Department of Education has released the Advanced Placement (AP) Honors Schools list, and 21 Gwinnett County public high schools made one or more of the lists.

In February, Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) commemorated Black History Month by highlighting the achievements and contributions of African Americans to U.S. History.

Arcado Elementary School has been named a Gold Star School by the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) for its collective efforts in the Georgia Schools Care initiative.

Gwinnett’s best young artists will be in the spotlight from February 22 through March 21, during Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Tapestry event.

Discovery High School will host Challenge Day, a renowned international program fostering inclusion and empathy, on January 30 and 31.

Marking a rare educational feat, Harmony Elementary School in Buford, Ga., prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary with a grand community event on Sunday, January 21

Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) has named Steven Blagg its 2023-24 Media Clerk of the Year.

December 6, 2023 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) will host an information meeting for families of children with disabilities and/or suspected disabilities on Thursday, December 7.

December 5, 2023 Gwinnett County Public Schools’ (GCPS) Communications and Media Relations and GCPS TV teams were recognized with several awards at the Georgia School Public Relations Association (GSPRA) Annual Conference.

December 1, 2023 The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) recently received an Environmental Protection Agency Recycling Education and Outreach Grant for $1,164,792.

December 1, 2023  Students at Patrick Elementary School will learn why coding a game they created is better than playing it on December 5 during their Hour of Code.

November 27, 2023 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Parent Mentors invite parents of students receiving special education services at all levels (elementary, middle, and high school) to attend a presentation titled “Behavior Strategies to Support Your Child” on Tuesday, December 5.

November 17, 2023 At its regularly scheduled business meeting on November 16, 2023, the Gwinnett County Board of Education (BOE) approved the appointment of a new principal at Anderson-Livsey Elementary School.

November 7, 2023 Two Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) students, Nyambura Sallinen of Lanier High School and Keshvee Sekhda of North Gwinnett High School, are finalists in the National Thermo Fisher Junior Innovators Challenge.

November 7, 2023 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS), the Paulding County School District, and Georgia State University (GSU) have teamed up to address the shortage of school psychologists, and the federal government is funding the group’s efforts.

November 7, 2023 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) commitment to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education is getting a boost from two energy companies.

November 7, 2023 A Sycamore Elementary School teacher has been honored for her work in the classroom.

November 7, 2023 More than 250 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) students have been honored for their foreign language proficiency by the state of Georgia, more than any other school district in the state.

November 6, 2023 On Tuesday, November 14, Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Parent Mentors is hosting an informative and engaging workshop for parents of students who receive special education services in GCPS schools.

November 3, 2023 Omar Zachery, a Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) bus driver, has been named the recipient of the Hidden Hero Award.

November 1, 2023 Seckinger High School is one of 50 High Schools selected to host the Presidential Academy for Teachers and Congressional Academy for Students program.

November 1, 2023 The American Association of Adapted Sports Programs, Inc. (AAASP) recently honored retired Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Athletic and Activities Director Ed Shaddix and Oakland Meadow School Coach Len Boudreaux.

October 26, 2023 Gwinnett County Public Schools recently honored eight middle school students who were awarded REACH Scholarships.

October 24, 2023 Six Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) teachers have been selected as this year’s finalists for the Gwinnett County Teacher of the Year (TOTY) title.

October 19, 2023 Nearly two dozen Gwinnett County public schools have been recognized by the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) for their Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) programs for the 2022- 2023 school year.

October 16. 2023 The American Association of Adapted Sports Programs, Inc. (AAASP) has recognized 43 key people and organizations for their outstanding contributions to support student-athletes with physical disabilities to get “off the sidelines and into the game.

October 13, 2023 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) students continue to produce higher ACT scores than their peers nationwide.

October 12, 2023 Nearly 82% of Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) students graduated from high school in 2023.

October 5, 2023 The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) is honoring several Gwinnett County public schools for student performance on statewide assessments.

October 4, 2023 At its June 15, 2023, meeting, the Gwinnett County Board of Education approved a one-time payment of $1,000 to all active, benefit-eligible employees as part of the $3.04 Billion budget for the 2024 fiscal year.

September 29, 2023 Some students from Gwinnett County Public Schools’ Lanier Cluster met with government officials from the City of Sugar Hill recently to share their thoughts about the future.

September 29. 2023 Celia Ayenesazan, a Special Education teacher at Hull Middle School, has earned recognition as an EcoRise Teacher Ambassador. The EcoRise Teacher Ambassador Program honors experienced leaders in sustainability education who exhibit an unwavering commitment to elevate youth voices, expand educational programs, advance systems change, and build a thriving organization committed to climate justice.

September 29, 2023 The field of teachers vying to become the 2025 Gwinnett County Teacher of the Year just got smaller as Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) announced the names of the 25 semifinalists to be considered for the system’s top honor.

September 27, 2023 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) students are outperforming their peers in Georgia and across the nation when it comes to SAT scores.

September 26, 2023 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Division of Teaching and Learning invites all families in grades K-5 to attend a virtual Elementary Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) Spotlight Family Night on Thursday, September 28, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

September 22, 2023 The Georgia Department of Education has recognized eight Gwinnett County public schools for helping students improve their reading.

September 22, 2023 At its regularly scheduled business meeting on September 21, 2023, the Gwinnett County Board of Education approved the appointment of two new principals at Mason Elementary School and Seckinger High School.

September 19, 2023 Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recognized Harris Elementary School and Pharr Elementary School as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023.

September 18, 2023 The first step of the district’s search for its 2023-24 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Teacher of the Year (TOTY) is complete and 141 local school Teachers of the Year have been designated as final selections in their schools.

September 15, 2023 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) and Mercer University are teaming up once again to provide teachers with continuing education opportunities.

September 11, 2023 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Superintendent Dr. Calvin J. Watts has selected 50 high school and 51 middle school students to serve on his 2023-24 Student Advisory Council (SSAC).

September 8, 2023 Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology (GSMST) heads a list of Gwinnett County public high schools named among the best in the state and nation.

September 6, 2023 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Parent Mentors are hosting an informative and engaging workshop for parents of students receiving special education services in GCPS schools.

September 5, 2023 School of the Arts (SOTA) at Central Gwinnett High School is accepting applications from students with a passion for the arts.

September 5, 2023 The Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Foundation recently teamed up with Hope thru Soap, the NFL Alumni Association, and Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE) to provide essential services to Gwinnett families in need.

September 5, 2023 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) invites families, students, Gwinnett County residents, and GCPS staff members to participate in the school district’s review of the proposed curriculum for 58 courses.

September 1, 2023 On Tuesday, September 26, Gwinnett County Parent Mentors, in collaboration with Gwinnett County Public Schools’ (GCPS) Special Education Department, will host: “Understanding Your Child as a Learner.”

August 28, 2023 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) proudly announces that 24 schools have been recognized as 2022-2023 National Beta Schools of Distinction, and 28 Schools have been recognized as 2022-2023 National Beta Schools of Merit.

August 18, 2023 At its regularly scheduled business meeting on August 17, 2023, the Gwinnett County Board of Education approved the appointment of the district’s new Deputy Superintendent of Operational Services, Deputy Superintendent of Academic Services, Chief Accountability Officer, and Executive Director of Early Learning and School Readiness.

August 15, 2023 Students, staff, and administrators at Norcross Elementary School embraced a spirited start to the academic year as they gathered for a pep rally organized in collaboration with Office Depot® and its annual Start Proud!® initiative.

August 11, 2023 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) is asking families to complete an application for students to receive free and reduced lunch.

August 8, 2023 On Tuesday, August 22, Gwinnett County Parent Mentors, in collaboration with Gwinnett County Public Schools’(GCPS) Special Education Department, will host: “Starting the School Year on a Positive Note” to help parents and students get back to a positive school routine after the summer break.

 A partnership between Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) and Mercer University will open the door for teachers to earn a Tier I Leadership Certification.

August 4, 2023 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) students showed strong improvement on the 2022-2023 Georgia Milestones assessments.

August 3, 2023 The National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) is honoring Gwinnett County Public Schools' (GCPS) Audio Visual Media Department.

August 1, 2023 Start Proud!® Backpack Event and All-Star Teacher Surprise on August 4.

July 31, 2023 Heather Wheeler, a North Gwinnett Middle School Science Teacher, is a finalist for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).

July 31, 2023 GCPS' Transportation Department is the recipient of the 2023 Samsara Connected Operations - Excellence in Performance - Public Sector Award.

July 31, 2023 GCPS is the recipient of a $10,000 grant from the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE).

July 31, 2023 The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) has named six members of Gwinnett County Public Schools’ (GCPS) Class of 2023 recipients of 2023 National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities.

July 21, 2023 At its regularly scheduled business meeting on July 20, 2023, the Gwinnett County Board of Education (BOE) approved the appointment of the district’s new Director of Internal Audit, Human Resources Director, Community Schools Director, Director of Multilingual Learners, and new principals.

July 17, 2023 Gwinnett County Public Schools’ (GCPS) award-winning school nutrition program provides tasty, nutritious meals to students at an economical price.

July 17, 2023 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) has launched ParentSquare—a simple and unified school-to-home communication platform—to reach and engage every parent, helping ensure all parents can actively participate in their children’s education.

July 17, 2023 School safety and communication with parents continue to be a priority in Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS).

July 17, 2023 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) is committed to ensuring students are college and career ready.

July 17, 2023 In preparation for the 2023-24 school year, the Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Transportation Department has cleaned, disinfected, and serviced its buses and conducted driver training.

July 17, 2023 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS), the largest school system in Georgia, begins the school year in August with renovations and improvements to several existing schools.

July 17, 2023 All Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) students will begin the new school year on Wednesday, August 2.

July 14, 2023 On Wednesday, July 12, the Gwinnett County Board of Education (BOE) adopted a millage rate to support the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY2024) budget.

June 28, 2023 GCPS' World Languages program has proven its efficacy and success by earning several awards and student recognitions this year.

June 28, 2023 Gwinnett County Public Schools Police Chief Anthony Lockard has returned to Georgia from Israel after an intensive two weeks of public safety leadership training with the country’s top police executives.

June 28, 2023 Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is pleased to announce that Lilburn Elementary School has been named as one of the schools progressing in the NASA ARISS selection process for the January-June 2024 period.

June 23, 2023 As required by law, the Gwinnett County Board of Education (GCBOE) will hold three public hearings as part of its process for setting the millage rate.

June 20, 2023 GCPS is inviting parents and guardians, community members, and school district employees to apply for the GEMS Oversight Committee, a group of community and school system representatives charged with the annual review of the Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum standards.

June 16, 2023 At its regularly scheduled business meeting on June 16, 2023, the Gwinnett County Board of Education (BOE) approved the appointment of two district leaders and new principals at Berkmar Middle School and Grayson High School.

June 14, 2023 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) invites Gwinnett families, students, staff, and community members to provide feedback on supplemental materials that have been proposed to support Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Special Education.

June 14, 2023 A new partnership between Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) and Georgia State University (GSU) will open the door for teachers to earn an advanced degree at no cost.

June 6, 2023 Ana Sesma, a 2023 graduate of Mill Creek High School, has been named the 2023 Gwen Ifill Student of the Year.

May 31, 2023 McConnell Middle School Social Studies teacher, Ronald Gay, has been awarded the coveted National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Teaching Fellowship by the Thomasville History Center.

May 26, 2023 As the 2022–23 school year comes to a close, 519 veteran educators and support staff members will mark their retirement from Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS).

May 26, 2023 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) honored the district’s outstanding custodians at its 35th Annual Custodial Award Ceremony.

May 25, 2023 The Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation Fund, Inc., has honored more than 160 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) students in the Class of 2023 for their work in the classroom.

May 24, 2023 GCPS TV is proud to share that 20 GCPS Student Media Festival Entries were recognized with superior scores at the 2023 Georgia Student Media Festival, held on April 21, 2023.

May 24, 2023 North Gwinnett Middle Schooler, Reina Lee, is officially the 2023 Doodle for Google winner for the state of Georgia.

May 24, 2023 Two teams from Maxwell High School of Technology finished 1st and 2nd in the 2023 Georgia High School Aviation Challenge.

May 23, 2023 Five Forks Middle School’s 8th grade robotics team was invited to compete at the VEX Robotics World Championship, presented by the Northrop Grumman Foundation, held April 15 through May 4 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.

May 23, 2023 At its regularly scheduled business meeting on May 18, 2023, the Gwinnett County Board of Education (BOE) approved the appointment of a new principal at Parsons Elementary School.

May 18, 2022 Micah Petit-Bois, a Dacula High School senior, recently learned that hard work during her K-12 academic career has earned her a prestigious scholarship for her undergraduate studies.

May 19, 2023 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) has once again been named one of the nation’s Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM).

May 19, 2023 The district’s two bookmobiles—called Pow and Explore—are about to hit the road to bring a summer of reading to Gwinnett students!

May 18, 2023 More than 30 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) bus drivers received a good meal and heartfelt thank you at a special luncheon in Peachtree Corners.

May 16, 2023 Philip Peavy, Paul Duke STEM High School Computer Science teacher and Technology Student Association (TSA) Advisor, was recently awarded the Tommy Pitchford and Jim Coffey Inspirational Teacher Award from Georgia TSA.

May 16, 2023 A five-member, all-female underwater robotics team from Lanier High School has qualified for the MATE ROV Competition World Championships in Colorado this summer.

May 16, 2023 Forty Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) students earned top honors at the 2023 Technology Student Association (TSA) State Leadership Conference.

May 16, 2023 GCPS ended the school year by saying “thank you” to the men and women who help safely transport more than 128,000 GCPS students to and from school.

May 12, 2023 The National Wildlife Federation (NWF), America’s largest wildlife conservation and education organization, recognized that Mason Elementary School has successfully created a Certified Schoolyard Habitat® through its Garden for Wildlife program.

May 12, 2023 Nine Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) seniors have been awarded four-year, full-tuition scholarships by the Posse Foundation.

May 12, 2023 Nearly three dozen Gwinnett County Public Schools seniors will have their entire college career paid in full after being named QuestBridge National College Match scholarship recipients.

May 12, 2023 The nation’s military service academies have offered appointments to 10 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) students.

May 12, 2023 The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced that three Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) seniors were selected as 2023 Corporate-Sponsored National Merit Scholarship Award winners, earning corporate-sponsored scholarships to help fund their college education.

May 11, 2023 Keller Williams Realty has chosen Summerour Middle School for the company’s “RED Day” community service project.

May 11, 2023 A Lanier High School student has been named a Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) 2023 Georgia Scholar.

May 11, 2023 Ammar Razzak, a senior at McClure Health Science High School, Colleen Blascik, a senior at Seckinger High School, and Alan Medina, a senior at Shiloh High School, recently learned that their hard work during their K-12 academic career has earned them a prestigious scholarship for their undergraduate studies.

May 10, 2023 More than 20 Gwinnett County elementary schools have received the CS100 Award.

May 10, 2023 Graduation is right around the corner for more than 13,310 potential Gwinnett graduates, the culmination of 13 years of hard work during their K-12 academic careers, including two years affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 9, 2023 South Gwinnett High School’s Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) students have accomplished a major educational milestone this year.

May 5, 2023 On Thursday, May 11, Gwinnett County Parent Mentors, in collaboration with Gwinnett County Public Schools’ (GCPS) Special Education Department, will host: “Self-Determination – What is it and How can I Support my Child”.

May 1, 2023 The North Gwinnett High School Girls Swim and Dive team earned Georgia High School Association’s Swimming and Diving 7A State Championship for the first time.

May 1, 2023 Almost two dozen Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) middle and high school students finished in 1st or 2nd place at the DECA International Career Development Conference, held April 22-25, in Orlando, Fla.

May 1, 2023 Eight Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) students placed 1st or 2nd at the HOSA-Future Health Professionals state competition, including Maxwell High School of Technology’s Anatomage Table team, taking 1st place.

May 1, 2023 Four Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) students have qualified to represent the school district at the 2023 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership Conference after winning at the FBLA state competition.

April 28, 2023 Cenise Smith, a Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) teacher at Shiloh High School, has earned recognition as the Georgia Marketing Education Association’s (GMEA) 2023 Teacher of the Year.

April 28, 2023 During the April 27 board meeting, Gwinnett County Public Schools’ Dual Language Immersion program was highlighted for having reached an impressive milestone, as 8th grade students from the pioneer cohort of the original three schools were recognized and celebrated.

April 28, 2023 A national organization took notice of the computer science interests of a Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) student, presenting her with the National Computing Aspirations Award.

April 28, 2023 Representative Carolyn Bourdeaux, U.S. Congress, Georgia 7th District has named Varun Iyengar, a 12th grader at Paul Duke STEM High School, as the winner of the 2022 Congressional App Challenge in Georgia’s 7th District.

April 28, 2023 At its regularly scheduled business meeting on April 27, 2023, the Gwinnett County Board of Education (BOE) approved the appointment of new principals at GIVE Center West High School, Lawrenceville Elementary School, Nesbit Elementary School, and South Gwinnett High School.

April 28, 2023 Three Gwinnett County public schools have been recognized for their commitment to their school counseling programs.

April 28, 2023 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) educator and Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science Instructional Specialist Laura Gray has been awarded the 2023 Regional Affiliate Educator Award by the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT).

April 27, 2023 Lanier High School has earned the College Board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation in AP Computer Science A (CSA).

April 27, 2023 The Foreign Language Association of Georgia (FLAG) has awarded Dr. Jon Valentine, director of World Language and Dual Language Immersion Programs, with this year’s FLAG Administrative Support Award.

March 21, 2023 Maxwell High School of Technology’s Manufacturing Program students have been invited to lend a hand with some of NASA’s biggest challenges as part of the NASA HUNCH program this year.

April 17, 2023 Beaver Ridge Elementary School is expanding STEM education for girls through the support of the IT Girls Foundation.

April 13, 2023 The award-winning culinary students of Gwinnett County Public Schools and LETTUM EAT! are joining forces to prepare meals to feed food insecure individuals in Gwinnett County.

April 13, 2023 On Tuesday, April 18, Gwinnett County Parent Mentors, in collaboration with Gwinnett County Public Schools’ (GCPS) Special Education Department, will host: “Understanding Literacy and How to Support Your Child.”

April 12, 2023 Three Gwinnett County Public Schools Athletic Directors (AD) were honored at the 2023 Georgia Athletic Directors Association’s (GADA) Annual Conference.

April 10, 2023 GCPS students made history at the 75th Annual 2023 Georgia Science & Engineering Fair. Seventy-three GCPS middle and high school students, representing 48 science research, technology, engineering, and mathematics-based projects, earned the most honors in GCPS history.

April 3, 2023 South Gwinnett High School students earned the top honors in Arby’s National Case Competition, held on March 30.

April 3, 2023 Seckinger High School’s Literary Trio finished first at the state level in the category of girls’ trio at this year’s Georgia High School Association (GHSA) State Literary Championship.

April 3, 2023 Gwinnett County Public Schools’ Berkmar High School culinary students and Maxwell High School of Technology’s culinary management team took home top honors on Friday, March 17, 2023, at one of the nation’s largest culinary competitions.

April 3, 2023 GCPS will host the 7th annual Teacher “Signing Day” celebration on April 11, 2023, honoring all GCPS students who are planning to pursue an education degree after high school.

March 24, 2023 On Saturday April 1, 2023, the World Peace Revival Movement will present the inaugural World Peace Revival Legacy Award to Gwinnett County Public Schools’ (GCPS) Superintendent, Dr. Calvin J. Watts and Congressman Rich McCormick.

March 23, 2023 Recognizing their achievement in Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education courses during their high school careers, GCPS recently highlighted the work of 27 high school students .

March 21, 2023 The well-being of our students and staff is a top priority; this includes access to safe drinking water.

March 23, 2023 More than 65 LEGO® structures were unveiled on Wednesday, March 22 at Jones Middle School.

March 20, 2023 Some Gwinnett County Public Schools students are getting their eyes checked, and receiving free glasses, while also seeing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) in action, thanks to the Georgia Optometric Association (GOA).

March 17, 2023 At its regularly scheduled business meeting on March 16, 2023, the Gwinnett County Board of Education (BOE) approved the appointment of new principals at North Metro Academy of Performing Arts and the Oakland Meadow School.

March 15, 2023 On Friday, March 24, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Summerour Middle School, located at 321 Price Place in Norcross, will host the first-ever Cops N Kids Basketball game.

March 13, 2023 On Thursday, March 16, Gwinnett County Parent Mentors, in collaboration with Gwinnett County Public Schools’ (GCPS) Special Education Department, will host: “Understanding Your Child as a Learner.”

March 9, 2023 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) has named Dale Spivey as its 2023 School Social Worker of the Year.

March 7, 2023 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) is hosting the FIRST® Robotics Competition (FRC) on March 18-19 at Discovery High School, a first for GCPS and Gwinnett County.

March 1, 2023 Baggett Elementary School's combined drama, chorus, and STEAM clubs produced Dream Box Theatre's Blast Off! The Musical, involving more than 60 students and eight staff members.

March 1, 2023 The Peachtree Ridge High School Dance Team was named the 2023 Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Dance State Champions.

March 1, 2023  On Saturday, March 18, Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) will host the 2023 Transition Fair for students with disabilities, their families, and educators.

February 24, 2023  McKendree Elementary School media specialist Nicole Duque has been selected as the 2023 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Library Media Specialist of the Year.

February 23, 2023 At its regularly scheduled business meeting on February 23, 2023, the Gwinnett County Board of Education (BOE) approved the appointment of new principals at Berkeley Lake Elementary School and White Oak Elementary School, as well as a new Executive Director of Instructional Technology and Innovation.

February 23, 2023 Some pictures are worth a thousand words, but this one is worth a million.

February 22, 2023 Nearly 200 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) students have been named semifinalists for the 2023 Governor’s Honors Program.

February 21, 2023 On Saturday, March 4, from 8 a.m. to noon, Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) will host the Spring Career Fair at Gas South Convention Center located at 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., in Duluth.

February 21, 2023 The Georgia Department of Education has released the list of AP Honors Schools and 23 Gwinnett County public high schools made one or more of the lists.

February 17, 2023 Lanier High School has earned the College Board AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation in AP Computer Science A (CSA).

February 16, 2023 One Collins Hill High School student and four Brookwood High School students are headed to Germany in Summer 2023 as Halle Foundation Scholarship recipients.

February 14, 2023  For the past decade, many Gwinnett County elementary schools across the district have celebrated the completion of a Kids Heart Challenge by the American Heart Association.

February 7, 2023 As part of National School Counseling Week, celebrated this year Feb. 6-12, GCPS is highlighting the key role school counselors play in the academic success and overall well-being of all Gwinnett school children.

February 6, 2023 On Tuesday, February 14, Gwinnett County Parent Mentors, in collaboration with GCPS' Special Education Department, will host: “Enjoy an Engaging Summer Break.”

February 6, 2023 Gwinnett County Public Schools is inviting parents and community members to apply for the district’s Instructional Resources Review Committee (IRRC), a group charged with evaluating print and digital instructional resources.

February 3, 2023 Oakland Meadow School held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on January 27 to celebrate the reopening of its Adapted Curriculum Lab.

February 1, 2023 Six Berkmar High School students were chosen to display their ceramic artwork at this year’s 2023 Georgia High School Ceramic Arts Awards and Symposium.

February 1, 2023 A Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) teacher has been named the recipient of the 2023 Elizabeth A. H. Green School Educator Award.

February 1, 2023 The 2023 All-State Art Symposium and Art Throwdown accepted eight students from Gwinnett County high schools.

January 30, 2023 Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) and Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) have teamed up to provide after-school programs for students at Jenkins Elementary School and Lawrenceville Elementary School.

January 26, 2023 An event which celebrates some of Gwinnett County’s brightest culminated with the naming of Aditi Venkatesh as Gwinnett County’s STAR (Student-Teacher Achievement Recognition) Student.

January 26, 2023 South Gwinnett High School’s business students win National Championship at the SuitUp Capgemini Multi Market Competition.

January 20, 2023 At its regularly scheduled business meeting on January 19, 2023, the Gwinnett County Board of Education (BOE) approved the appointment of new principals at Couch Middle School, Harbins Elementary School and Taylor Elementary School, as well as a new Executive Director of Facilities and Operations.

January 17, 2023 Maxwell High School of Technology will host a vehicle extrication training exercise involving the Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services Department (GCFES), and Maxwell’s Fire Services.

January 17, 2023 GCPS has been selected as the recipient of the Edupoint® Partner for Life Award.

January 18, 2023 On Thursday, January 19, Gwinnett County Parent Mentors, in collaboration with Gwinnett County Public Schools’ (GCPS) Special Education Department, will host “Preparing for the Annual GCPS Transition Fair.”

January 12, 2023 Melissa Barth, a Harbins Elementary School teacher, has been named a 2023 Don Cargill STEM Scholars recipient.

January 12, 2023 Gwinnett County Public Schools recently named Chrissy Boyce as its 2022-2023 Media Clerk of the Year.

January 12, 2023 The Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals (GASSP) named Bay Creek Middle School and McClure Health Science High School among its 2022 Breakout Schools in November.

January 9, 2023 Parents and caregivers are important education partners in supporting their child’s learning. 

January 9, 2023 Heath Jones, a McConnell Middle School teacher, has been named Technology in Music Education (TI:ME) 2023 Mike Kovins Music Teacher of the Year.

January 5, 2023 On Thursday, January 19, Gwinnett County Parent Mentors, in collaboration with Gwinnett County Public Schools’ (GCPS) Special Education Department, will host “Preparing for the Annual GCPS Transition Fair.”

December 16, 2022 At its regularly scheduled business meeting on December 15, 2022, the Gwinnett County Board of Education (BOE) approved the appointment of a new principal at Shiloh Elementary School as well as a new Chief Financial Officer and a new Executive Director of Leadership Development.

December 16, 2022 At its December 15, 2022, meeting, the Gwinnett County Board of Education approved a one-time payment of $1,000 to all active, benefit-eligible employees.

November 29, 2022 The state released its 2022 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) reports for Georgia schools. Gwinnett County’s public schools continue to score above state averages on the CCRPI Index.

November 21, 2022 At its regularly scheduled business meeting on November 17, 2022, the Gwinnett County Board of Education (BOE) approved the appointment of a new principal at Alcova Elementary School.

November 17, 2022 GCPS will host an information meeting for families of children with disabilities and/or suspected disabilities on Thursday, December 1.

November 17, 2022 Each year, a few special GCPS schools, programs, and a local charter school conduct activities during the winter to register students for the upcoming school year.

November 11, 2022 To ensure that students have a nutritious breakfast and lunch to fuel their learning, our bus drivers will be on the road and at every bus stop to deliver meals prepared by the School Nutrition Program staff. 

November 11, 2022 On November 10, Gwinnett County Public Schools announced Ashley Wright, of Paul Duke STEM High School, as the recipient of the school district’s highest teaching honor.

November 10, 2022 Seckinger High School is the nation’s first Artificial Intelligence themed high school.

November 10, 2022 A Gwinnett County Public Schools teacher has received a state honor for his work in the classroom.

November 8, 2022 Parents and caregivers are important education partners in their child’s education, and their support of AKS at Home can positively impact their child's academic progress.

November 1, 2022 Gwinnett County Public Schools is requesting volunteers to join the GCPS Literacy Advisory Council.

October 28, 2022 The American Association of Adapted Sports Programs, Inc. (AAASP) recognized 47 key people and organizations for their outstanding contributions to support student athletes with physical disabilities to get “off the sidelines and into the game.”

October 27, 2022  In its Fall 2022 issue, DIVERSITY in Ed Magazine recently highlighted GCPS’ efforts for ensuring that diversity is at the center of the school district’s recruitment and retention practices.

October 25, 2022 ACT Scores for Gwinnett students continue to be higher than state and national scores.

October 24, 2022 Three GCPS educators have earned recognition by the Georgia Art Education Association (GAEA) as some of the top art educators in the state.

October 21, 2022 At its regularly scheduled business meeting on October 20, 2022, the Gwinnett County Board of Education (BOE) approved the appointment of new principals at Shiloh Middle School and Winn Holt Elementary School.

October 19, 2022 Over the next five years, the federal government will send Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) $3.7 million to help aspiring educators become teachers in GCPS.

October 18, 2022 GCPS students are outperforming their peers in Georgia, and across the nation, when it comes to SAT scores.

October 13, 2022 School of the Arts (SOTA) at Central Gwinnett High School is accepting applications from students with a passion for the arts.

October 13, 2022 In an announcement from the College Board, 192 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) students from 13 schools have been named Advanced Placement (AP) Capstone Diploma recipients.

October 12, 2022 Georgia’s largest school district is one of the best places to work in the state, according to Forbes Magazine.

October 11, 2022 On Saturday, October 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Discovery High School, Gwinnett County Public Schools’ Academies and Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department is hosting a community-wide K-12 career and education exploration experience.

October 10, 2022 Six Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) teachers have been selected as this year’s finalists for the Gwinnett County Teacher of the Year (TOTY) title.

October 7, 2022 More Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) students graduated in 2022 than in 2021.

September 27, 2022 State School Superintendent Richard Woods visited three Gwinnett schools recently to honor them for their work preparing students for the future.

September 26, 2022 The field of teachers vying to become the 2022-23 Gwinnett County Teacher of the Year just got smaller as Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) announced the names of the 25 semifinalists to be considered for the system’s top honor.

September 20, 2022 Dr. Watts shares his decision to step down from the Cognia Board position he was invited to in May 2022.

September 17, 2022 The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has started its nationwide search for the students who will be named 2023 National Merit Scholars, winners of scholarships worth nearly $28 million that will be announced starting next spring.

September 15, 2022 Parents and caregivers are important education partners in their child’s education.

September 14, 2022 Two Grayson High School educators have been recognized by Yale University. Dr. Wendy Dyer, a Career and Technical Education Teacher and Mrs. Taqueesa Davis, a School Counselor, have been named recipients of the 2022 Yale Educator Award by the Yale Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

September 12, 2022 The first step of the district’s search for its 2022-23 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Teacher of the Year (TOTY) is complete and 141 local school Teachers of the Year have been designated as tops in their schools.

September 12, 2022 Dr. Watts has selected 49 high school and 54 middle school students to serve on the 2022-2023 Superintendent's Student Advisory Council

September 12, 2022 GCPS invites families, students, Gwinnett County residents, and GCPS staff members to participate in the school district’s review of proposed curriculum for 93 courses.

September 8, 2022 Lilburn Elementary School will soon have a new play area that will meet the needs of each and every student.

September 8, 2022 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) is encouraging families who qualified for free or reduced-priced meals in previous years, or families whose circumstances have changed recently, to complete the Free and Reduced-price Meal Application before Wednesday, September 14, in order to continue to receive meal benefits.

September 7, 2022 Media Alert: Lovin Elementary students to participate in Compost Connectors program on September 9

August 19, 2022 At its regularly scheduled business meeting on August 18, 2022, the Gwinnett County Board of Education (BOE) approved the appointment of the district’s new Chief Equity Officer and new principals at Crews Middle School and Mountain View High School.

July 29, 2022 At its regular meeting on July 21, 2022, the Gwinnett County Board of Education approved the district’s new five-year strategic plan: Our Blueprint for the Future: Building the Bridge from Empathy to Excellence.

July 27, 2022 Four Gwinnett County Public Schools graduates have been named to the inaugural class of the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame.

June 24, 2022 As required by law, the Gwinnett County Board of Education (GCBOE) will hold three public hearings as part of its process for setting the millage rate.

July 22, 2022 At its regularly scheduled business meeting on July 21, 2022, the Gwinnett County Board of Education (BOE) approved the appointments of three district leaders to new positions as part of the district’s reorganization to support its strategic plan.

July 19, 2022 The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) has awarded nine Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) seniors 2022 National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities.

July 19, 2022 Gwinnett County Board of Education meetings are set every calendar year in January.

July 19, 2022 All Gwinnett County Public Schools’ (GCPS) students will begin the new school year on Wednesday, August 3, with a staggered start for in-person learning.

July 19, 2022 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS), the largest school system in Georgia, will open its newest school, Seckinger High School, in August.

July 19, 2022 In preparation for the 2022-23 school year, the Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Transportation Department has cleaned, disinfected, and serviced its buses as well as conducted driver training.

July 19, 2022 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) is committed to teaching each and every student the skills and mindsets needed for success in a rapidly changing and complex world.

July 19, 2022 School safety and communication with parents continue to be a priority in Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS).

July 19, 2022 Gwinnett County Public Schools’ (GCPS) award-winning School Nutrition Program provides tasty, nutritious meals to students at an economical price.

June 14, 2022 Summer is the best time to get ready, get set, and get registered for students who are new to Gwinnett or changing schools due to a move!

June 13, 2022 Gwinnett County Public Schools’ School Nutrition Program (SNP) is providing free breakfast and lunch through SNP’s Seamless Summer Operation (SSO) at select locations.

July 13, 2022 The Gwinnett County Board of Education adopted the FY2023 budget on June 16, 2022, and the 2nd and 3rd Public Hearings of the FY2023 budget are scheduled for July 13, 2022 at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., respectively.

July 6, 2022 Gwinnett County Public Schools’ (GCPS) newest educators will gather at a districtwide event before the start of the new school year to learn about their new jobs and the support they will receive during their Gwinnett careers.

July 6, 2022 On Tuesday, July 5, the Gwinnett County Board of Education (BOE) held the first of three public hearings on the millage rate adoption.

June 8, 2022 At a called meeting on June 6, 2022, the Gwinnett County Board of Education (BOE) appointed principals for three schools—Dacula High School; Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology; and Pharr Elementary School.

June 7, 2022 2022 Teacher of the Year: Jamie Garcia Caycho named Gwinnett County’s top teacher

June 6, 2022 Paraprofessionals in Gwinnett County Public Schools provide support to the instructional program within an assigned classroom.

March 31, 2022 Today, Superintendent Dr. Calvin J. Watts announced a $2,000 one-time salary supplement for all permanent full-time and part-time Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) employees, which will be paid in the April payroll.

May 27, 2022 As the 2021–22 school year comes to a close, 540 veteran educators and support staff members will mark their retirement from Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS).

May 27, 2022 The district’s two book mobiles—called Pow and Explore—are about to hit the road to bring a summer of reading to Gwinnett students.

May 23, 2022 Graduation is right around the corner for more than 13,300 potential Gwinnett graduates, the culmination of 13 years of hard work during their K-12 academic careers.

May 23, 2022 The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced that 10 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) seniors were selected to receive 2022 National Merit $2,500 Scholarships to help fund their college education.

May 20, 2022 The Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation Fund, Inc., has honored more than a hundred Gwinnett County Public Schools students in the Class of 2022 for their work in the classroom.

May 19, 2022 Airbnb co-founder and Chairman of Airbnb.org, Joe Gebbia, a 2000 graduate of Brookwood High School in Snellville, Ga., will be the keynote speaker at the school's graduation ceremony on May 25 at the high school stadium.

May 19, 2022 Seven Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) seniors have been awarded four-year, full-tuition scholarships by the Posse Foundation.

May 19, 2022 At its May 19, 2022, business meeting, the Gwinnett County Board of Education appointed principals for six schools—Archer High School, Collins Hill High School, Ferguson Elementary School, Grace Snell Middle School, Rockbridge Elementary School, and Woodward Mill Elementary School.

May 18, 2022 Nearly three dozen Gwinnett County Public Schools seniors will have their entire college career paid in full after being named QuestBridge National College Match scholarship recipients.

May 17, 2022 The district welcomes your feedback on our working draft of the Strategic Plan.

May 13, 2022 GCPS announced today that it has retained the prestigious accreditation by Cognia™, sharing the full report of the five-year review.

May 11, 2022 The nation’s military service academies have offered appointments to eight Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) students.

May 11, 2022 The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced that three Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) seniors were selected as 2022 Corporate-Sponsored National Merit Scholarship Award winners, earning corporate-sponsored scholarships to help fund their college education.

May 6, 2022 Katie Blum, a 2nd grade teacher at Sugar Hill Elementary School and Gwinnett County Public Schools’ 2021 Teacher of the Year (TOTY), was named runner-up for the 2023 Georgia Teacher of the Year title at an event on April 30.

May 6, 2022 Nearly 100 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) students were named as finalists for the 2022 Governor’s Honors Program.

May 3, 2022 Maile Steimer, a Jones Middle School Media Specialist, has been named the 2022 Georgia Library Media Association (GLMA) Metro Region Library Media Specialist of the Year (LMSOTY).

May 2, 2022 Today, Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) kicks off National Teacher Appreciation Week and National School Nutrition Employee Week (May 2-6), celebrating the first two of several employee groups that will be recognized this month on nationally designated days.

April 29, 2022 Stella Kwon, a graduating senior from Brookwood High School, has been named a 2022 Cooke College Scholarship recipient.

April 29, 2022 The Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology (GSMST) has been named one of the best schools in the nation by the Jay Mathews Challenge Index.

April 27, 2022 On Saturday, May 7, at the J. Alvin Wilbanks Instructional Support Center, GCPS will host the Book Mobile 5K and Fun Run.

April 25, 2022 At a special called meeting on April 22, 2022, the Gwinnett County Board of Education appointed Melissa Laramie as the school district’s new chief communications officer.

April 22, 2022 Starting Monday, April 25, Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) invites Gwinnett families, students, staff, and community members to provide feedback on supplemental materials that have been proposed to support early learning, career and technical education, K-5 Language Arts/ Social Studies, Georgia History (Grade 8), and U.S. History (Grade11).

April 20, 2022 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) is looking for talented candidates to join its award-winning team for the 2022-23 school year and is offering thousands of dollars in financial incentives to new hires.

April 20, 2022 Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) units from Discovery High School and Grayson High School represented themselves well at the JROTC State Championships.

April 20, 2022 The Georgia School Public Relations Association (GSPRA) has awarded Gwinnett County Public Schools’ Communications and Broadcast teams several awards for outstanding work in the field of communication.

April 20, 2022 The Georgia Department of Education has awarded Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) nearly $52,000 in Opportunity Grants.

April 14, 2022 At its April 14, 2022, business meeting, the Gwinnett County Board of Education appointed principals for North Gwinnett Middle School and Twin Rivers Middle School.

April 13, 2022 Stella Kwon, a graduating senior from Brookwood High School, has been named a 2022 Coca-Cola Scholar.

April 13, 2022 The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) named 21 Gwinnett County Public Schools students as 2022 Georgia Scholars.

April 13, 2022 Gwinnett County Public Schools has named the recipients of the 2022 Outstanding Senior Athlete Award.

April 12, 2022 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) is offering high school students four ways to earn credit this summer.

April 11, 2022 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) is busy planning for our students’ return for the 2022-23 school year, including the first day of school for our newest students—kindergartners who will be in the graduating Class of 2035!

April 11, 2022 The Georgia Department of Education has released the list of AP Honors Schools and 23 Gwinnett County public high schools made one or more of the lists.

March 24, 2022 Recognizing their achievement in Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses during their high school careers, Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) recently highlighted the work of 26 high school students during the Gwinnett County Public Schools 2022 Career and Technical Education Student of the Year awards recognition program.

March 22, 2022 Two Gwinnett County Public Schools art educators have been named among the best in the nation.

March 21, 2022 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) has named Christa Kirksey as its first recipient of the district’s School Social Worker of the Year Award.

March 18, 2022 At its March 17, 2022, business meeting, the Gwinnett County Board of Education appointed principals for Anderson-Livsey Elementary School, Lilburn Elementary School, and Sycamore Elementary School.

March 15, 2022 On Monday, March 28, Gwinnett County Public Schools’ Community-Based Mentoring Program will host its 12th Annual Golf Tournament at Bear’s Best Atlanta located at 5342 Aldeburgh Drive in Suwanee.

March 14, 2022 Four teams of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) cadets, from three Gwinnett County public schools have qualified for the 2022 JROTC Leadership & Academic Bowl (JLAB).

March 11, 2022 Katie Blum, a 2nd grade teacher at Sugar Hill Elementary School and Gwinnett County Public Schools’ 2021 Teacher of the Year, has been named a finalist for the 2023 Georgia Teacher of the Year honor.

March 8, 2022  Jones Middle School Media Specialist Maile Steimer is Gwinnett County Public Schools’ 2022 Library Media Specialist of the Year.

March 8, 2022 The School of the Arts (SOTA) at Central Gwinnett High School is looking for talented students with an interest in the arts.

March 1, 2022 On Saturday, March 26, Gwinnett County Public Schools will host the 2022 Transition Fair for students with disabilities, their families, and educators.

February 28, 2022 At its February 24, 2022, business meeting, the Gwinnett County Board of Education appointed Dr. Crystal Cooper as the new principal of Starling Elementary School.

February 28, 2022 The 2022 Gwinnett County Regional Science, Engineering + Innovation Fair marks the 44th anniversary of this prestigious event that shines a spotlight on outstanding science students.

February 25, 2022 GCPS, Georgia’s largest school system, received good news recently as both Standard & Poor’s (S&P) and Moody’s Investors Services assigned the highest level AAA/Aaa rating to the district’s Series 2022 General Obligation (GO) Bonds.

February 23, 2022 GCPS is one of 10 “Districts of Distinction” honored by the University of North Georgia’s (UNG) CyberStart America in Georgia Task Force.

February 22, 2022 Gwinnett’s best young artists will be in the spotlight from February 25 through March 23, during GCPS’ Tapestry event.

February 22, 2022 Dr. Doug Doblar, a Bay Creek Middle School teacher, is a 2022 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) honoree.

February 22, 2022 Members of the Lilburn Police Department’s SWAT unit are better equipped to do their jobs thanks to students at Maxwell High School of Technology.

February 11, 2022 GCPS) students earned 288 awards through the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers’ Scholastic Art & Writing Awards recognition program at the regional level, and 62 of those award winners are advancing to national competition.

February 9, 2022 As part of National School Counseling Week, celebrated this year Feb. 7-11, GCPS is highlighting the key role school counselors play in the academic success and overall well-being of all Gwinnett school children.

February 9, 2022 An event which celebrates some of Gwinnett County’s brightest culminated with the naming of Chungin “Roy” Lee as Gwinnett County’s STAR (Student-Teacher Achievement Recognition) Student, representing Gwinnett County’s public and private schools.

February 8, 2022 On Saturday, February 26, from 9 a.m. to Noon, Gwinnett County Public Schools will host a Virtual Certified Teacher Career Fair.

February 8, 2022 Parents of students receiving special education services in Gwinnett are invited to attend an informational Zoom session on Tuesday, Feb. 15, as part of the Gwinnett County Parent Mentors Present” series.

February 8, 2022  In today’s world, school districts have many ways to communicate with families, but one of the most valuable communication tools is engaging with and receiving feedback from those our schools serve.

February 7, 2022 Students at Brookwood High School recently made a historic donation to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA).

February 7, 2022 Lanier High School has been awarded a $10,000 grant by Macy’s.

February 1, 2022 For the 2022-23 school year, GCPS will offer a digital learning option for students in grades K-12 through Gwinnett Online Campus (GOC), opening GOC’s program to K-3 students for the first time.

January 31, 2022 On Tuesday, February 1, at 4 p.m., Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) and Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) hosted a joint signing ceremony marking the start of new strengthened collaborative efforts to prepare today’s students to be tomorrow’s leaders.

January 21, 2022 At its January 20, 2022, business meeting, the Gwinnett County Board of Education appointed a new principal for Magill Elementary and a new district leader.

January 20, 2022 GCPS and its Community-Based Mentoring Program celebrates National Mentoring Month during the month of January.

January 20, 2022 GCPS announces the AKS at Home virtual support sessions for K-5 families

January 11, 2022 Parents of students receiving special education services in Gwinnett are invited to attend an informational Zoom session on Tuesday, January 18, as part of the “Gwinnett County Parent Mentors Present” series.

January 11, 2022 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) is encouraging the community to learn more about COVID-19 vaccinations and take advantage of opportunities to get vaccinated.

January 10, 2022 GCPS named Theresa Buckley, from Jones Middle School, as its 2021-2022 Media Clerk of the Year

January 10, 2022 Teshia Stovall Dula, a counselor at Hull Middle School, was named as a finalist for the American School Counselor Association’s (ASCA) 2022 School Counselor of the Year Award.

December 7, 2021 A high school math teacher who regularly puts students in charge of their learning is the 2022 Gwinnett County Public Schools Teacher of the Year (TOTY).

December 3, 2021 Gwinnett County Public Schools’ Superintendent Dr. Calvin J. Watts announced today that applications are now available for students wishing to serve on a new Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council.

December 3, 2021 Monday, December 6, is the start of Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek) and schools throughout Gwinnett County are marking the occasion by hosting a number of events related to computer science.

November 29, 2021 GCPS will host an information meeting for families of children with disabilities and/or suspected disabilities on Friday, December 3.

November 29, 2021 More than 22,000 GCPS employees will soon have new spiritwear thanks to Peach State Federal Credit Union (Peach State FCU).

November 23, 2021 At its November 18, 2021, business meeting, the Gwinnett County Board of Education appointed a new district leader and principals for three schools- Arcado Elementary, Corley Elementary, and Head Elementary.

November 23, 2021 At its November 18, 2021, business meeting, the Gwinnett County Board of Education appointed a new district leader and principals for three schools- Arcado Elementary, Corley Elementary, and Head Elementary.

November 18, 2020 At its November 18, 2021, meeting, the Gwinnett County Board of Education approved a one-time salary adjustment of $1,000 to all active, benefit-eligible employees.

November 17, 2021 As of January 4, 2022, Gwinnett County Public Schools will implement updated mask guidance based on community transmission as determined by the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH)

November 15, 2021 Wednesday, November 17, is the last day for students with a passion for the arts to apply to the School of the Arts (SOTA) at Central Gwinnett High School.

November 12, 2021 On Sunday, November 14, at 2 p.m., the Gwinnett County Board of Education and CEO/Superintendent Dr. Calvin Watts will join members of the Arts and Business communities, students, faculty, and local government leaders for the official dedication of the School of the Arts (SOTA) at Central Gwinnett High School. SOTA, which opened on August 4th, 2021 inside a new 50,202 square foot addition at Central Gwinnett High, is the result of a partnership between Gwinnett County Public Schools, the City of Lawrenceville, and the arts community.

November 11, 2021 On Friday, November 5, Gwinnett County Public Schools Chief Information Officer (CIO) Frankie Elmore was honored as a finalist for the 2021 Georgia CIO of the Year ORBIE Awards.

November 11, 2021 Six Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) teachers have been selected as this year’s finalists for the Gwinnett County Teacher of the Year (TOTY) title.

November 10, 2021 More than 325 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) students are recipients of the 2021 Georgia Department of Education Seal of Biliteracy.

November 10, 2021 Huyen Pham, a former Northbrook Middle School student who now attends Peachtree Ridge High School, has been named the 2021 NAPT (National Association for Pupil Transportation) National School Bus Safety Week Poster Contest winner.

October 22, 2021 ACT Scores for Gwinnett students continue to be higher than both state and national scores.

October 21, 2021 On October 21, the Georgia Department of Education announced that Georgia’s graduation rate for 2021 is 83.7%.

October 20, 2021 Mirela Kimbrough, a Brookwood High School German Teacher, has been named the American Association of Teachers of German (AATG) 2021 German Embassy Teacher of the Year.

October 20, 2021 The field of teachers vying to become the 2021-22 Gwinnett County Teacher of the Year just got smaller as GCPS announced the names of the 25 semifinalists to be considered for the system’s top honor.

October 19, 2021 In August of 2022, Gwinnett’s newest high school—Seckinger High—will open its doors.

October 14, 2021 On Monday, October 18, GCPS will begin the next round of live virtual AKS at Home sessions, to support learning for elementary school students.

November 10, 2021 Parents of students receiving special education services in Gwinnett are invited to attend an informational Zoom session on Tuesday, Nov. 16, as part of the “Gwinnett County Parent Mentors Present” series.

October 8, 2021 GCPS' annual review of the Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum runs through October 14.

October 1, 2021 Starting Friday, Oct. 1, Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) invites Gwinnett parents and residents to join GCPS staff members and students by participating in a review of proposed instructional resources for select grades and courses in Language Arts, Social Studies, Career and Technical Education, and Foreign Language.

October 1, 2021 Britt Elementary School has been awarded $5,000 by Burlington Stores, the national discount retailer, and AdoptAClassroom.org.

October 1, 2021 On Tuesday, October 5, from 7:45 a.m. – 1:35 p.m., Maxwell High School of Technology will host a career fair for students in its Auto Services program.

September 30, 2021 GCPS invites parents, students, Gwinnett County residents, and GCPS staff members to participate in the school district’s review of proposed curriculum for 64 courses.

September 29, 2021 GCPS is looking for candidates to join its Transportation team.

September 29, 2021 Nearly a dozen Gwinnett County high schools were named 2021 GreatSchools College Success Award winners.

September 29, 2021 Two GCPS teachers earned recognition from the Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education (GACTE).

September 29, 2021 At the September meeting of the Gwinnett County Board of Education, several students were recognized for top finishes in national and international competitions.

September 28, 2021 The first step of the district’s search for its 2021-22 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Teacher of the Year (TOTY) is complete and 139 local school Teachers of the Year have been designated as tops in their schools.

September 24, 2021 Cicely Lewis, the media specialist at Meadowcreek High School, is a finalist for the 2021 Global Teacher Prize.

September 22, 2021 For the third year in a row, Nury Crawford, the director of GCPS’ Community-Based Mentoring Program-Hispanic Girls Priority, has been named one of the 50 Most Influential Latinos in Georgia by the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GHCC).

September 22, 2021 On Friday, September 24, Mill Creek High School will host the 4th Annual Service Appreciation Night prior to its football game against Grayson High School.

September 21, 2021 GCPS is encouraging school district partners—families, staff members, and community members—to participate in an online School Communication Performance Evaluation (SCoPE) survey

September 17, 2021Gwinnett County Public Schools released SAT scores for the Class of 2021 showing that Gwinnett test-takers continue the trend of outperforming their peers in Georgia and the nation.

September 13, 2021 Gwinnett County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Calvin J. Watts announced today that he received communication that Cognia’s Special Review of the school district is complete and resulted in no change to the school district’s accreditation.

September 8, 2021 On Thursday, September 9, and Friday, September 10, the Atlanta Korean American Committee Against Asian Hate will make special deliveries to three Gwinnett County public schools—Burnette Elementary, Mason Elementary, and Parsons Elementary.

September 8, 2021 Two School Resource Officers (SROs) who work for Gwinnett County Public Schools—Rhonda Wood and Zakia Williams—have been nominated for the Axon Rise Officer Award.

September 8, 2021 Nearly 120 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) students from 10 schools have been named Advanced Placement (AP) Capstone Diploma recipients.

September 2, 2021 Health experts indicate vaccination is currently the leading public health prevention to end the pandemic.

August 24, 2021 The school district wants to hear from the GCPS community—students, families, staff, and community members—about the topics that are important to them so that district leaders can facilitate online discussions and an exchange of ideas.

August 19, 2021 On Monday, August 23, Gwinnett County Public Schools will begin hosting virtual AKS at Home sessions, to support learning for elementary school students.

August 19, 2021 North Metro Academy of Performing Arts has been named a recipient of the Georgia Department of Education’s new Creative School Arts Integration School of Excellence Award.

August 19, 2021 Six Gwinnett County public schools have been named 2020-21 “Reward Schools” by the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE).

August 19, 2021 Alcova Elementary School, Jackson Elementary School, Northbrook Middle School, Osborne Middle School, Mill Creek High School, and Paul Duke STEM High School have been awarded a combined total of nearly $50,000 by the Bosch Community Fund (BCF).

August 16, 2021 On Tuesday, August 24, at Grayson High School, Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) will host the first of five events where students, their families and community members will have an opportunity to meet the district’s new superintendent, Dr. Calvin Watts, and members of Gwinnett County’s Board of Education.

July 30, 2021 On Friday, July 30, 2021, the Gwinnett County Board of Education unanimously approved Dr. Calvin J. Watts as the next superintendent of Gwinnett County Public Schools.

July 27, 2021 In response to the latest guidance for K-12 schools issued on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), GCPS has updated its back-to-school plans to require masks.

July 26, 2021 The Gwinnett County Board of Education will hold a special called meeting on July 30, 2021, to take the final steps in the process to name Dr. Calvin J. Watts as the next superintendent of Gwinnett County Public Schools.

July 21, 2021 The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) has named four more members of Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Class of 2021 as recipients of 2021 National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities.

July 19, 2021 Gwinnett County Board of Education meetings are set every calendar year in January.

July 19, 2021 All Gwinnett County Public Schools’ (GCPS) students will begin the new school year on Wednesday, August 4, with a staggered start for in-person learning.

July 19, 2021 GCPS, the largest school system in Georgia, will begin the new school year with several new additions to existing buildings.

July 19, 2021 When Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) 2021-22 school year begins on August 4, students in need of digital tools at home will have more access.

July 19, 2021 In preparation for the 2021-22 school year, the Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Transportation Department has cleaned, disinfected, and serviced its buses as well as conducted driver training.

July 19, 2021 GCPS' Community-Based Mentoring Program is seeking 300 volunteers to mentor students during the 2021-22 school year.

July 19, 2021 GCPS is committed to ensuring students are college and career ready.

July 19, 2021 As Gwinnett students and teachers return from summer break, many will find a new school principal leading them to success.

July 19, 2021 School safety and communication with parents continue to be a priority in Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS).

July 19, 2021 GCPS' newest educators will gather at a districtwide event before the start of the new school year to learn about their new jobs and the support they will receive during their Gwinnett careers.

July 19, 2021 GCPS' award-winning school nutrition program provides tasty, nutritious meals to students at an economical price.

July 16, 2021 At its regular July business meeting, the Gwinnett County Board of Education appointed two new principals.

July 15, 2021On Thursday, July 15, the Gwinnett County Board of Education voted to amend its Fiscal Year 2022 budget, increasing the cost-of-living salary increase for all employees paid on the teacher salary scale from $1,000 to $2,000.

July 15, 2021On July 15, 2021, the Gwinnett County Board of Education took the next step in its search for the district’s next superintendent, formally announcing Dr. Calvin J. Watts as its sole finalist for the position.

June 17, 2022 At its regularly scheduled meeting on June 16, 2022, the Gwinnett County Board of Education (BOE) approved the appointments of three district leaders to new positions as part of the district’s reorganization to support its strategic plan.

July 9, 2021 At the first of three public hearings being held as part of the process for setting the millage rate, GCPS recommended a change to lower the proposed millage rate that the School Board will vote on at its July 15 business meeting.

July 1, 2021 If you are new to Gwinnett County and need to register your child for school or your child is changing schools due to a move, summer is the best time to get ready, get set, and get registered!