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Each month of the 2023-24 school year, we will spotlight one of our strategic priorities or Portrait of a Graduate competencies by sharing the stories of two clusters—highlighting their classrooms, notable events, community insights, achievements, community service projects, student organizations, volunteer efforts, and more.

GCPS students and staff listen actively to understand information, values, attitudes, and intentions. They articulate thoughts and ideas effectively using oral, written, and nonverbal communication skills; with the goal of being informative and clear about their purpose, and responsive and respectful of their audience.

In May, we focus on Communication in the Archer and Central Gwinnett clusters.

Join us in celebrating our graduates! View the 2024 Graduation Schedule to mark your calendars for this special milestone. For those unable to attend in person, graduations held at Gas South Arena are livestreamed.

Discover the amazing achievements of our seniors! Check out our 2024 Senior Spotlight to celebrate the accomplishments of our outstanding seniors.

Student Registration for the 2024-25 school year is open now, and takes place online.

Who needs to register? All incoming kindergarten students and all new students enrolling in Gwinnett County Public Schools.

• Please note that students must be five years old on or before September 1, 2024, to register for kindergarten in the 2024-25 school year!
• If you need help determining which school your child will attend, visit the School Locator on the district website.

Where can I register my child? Student registration for the 2024-25 school year takes place online.

Do current students need to register for 2024-25? Current GCPS students who are moving will need to complete a change of status form. Students who are currently enrolled in a school under one of the conditions below will need to renew their form:

• Residency Affidavit

• Permissive Transfer

• Kinship Caregiver Affidavit

• Homeless

• Foster Care

You can view the 2024-25 School Calendar on our website and download a copy to help you prepare for the new school year!

Ten advance voting locations for the May 21 General Primary and Nonpartisan General Election will be open from now through Friday, May 17, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Please note that not all voting locations have drop boxes. Ballot drop boxes are now located inside designated advance voting locations and are only available during voting hours and days. They are no longer available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Each year, each state is required to conduct a parent survey involving families of students who are receiving special education services. The survey is designed to measure parent/family perceptions of the success of parent engagement between home and local schools. This survey is available through May 31, and we encourage parents to complete the survey via the survey link below. Thank you to those who have already completed the survey! Please use this link to access the survey.

Mental Health Awareness Month is observed in the U.S. every May to raise awareness of the challenges and tools available to address mental health issues. We can raise awareness in our community by spreading the word and promoting advocacy. To learn more about how you can get involved, click here.

Don't miss the latest episode of Teaching Gwinnett!

They’re small, easy to hide, odorless, and they’re making kids sick. We’re talking about vapes. In this episode of Teaching Gwinnett, GCPS School Social Worker Jose David Vargas, GCPS Director of Behavior Support and Interventions Grady Caldwell, and School Resource Officer Robert Hill discuss the alarming truth about vaping among students. In this eye-opening discussion, we delve deep into the hidden dangers of vaping, its impact on youth health, how educators and law enforcement are combating this growing problem, and what parents can do to protect their loved ones. We end the show with another "Pop Quiz." Listen to S6: Episode 7: Inhaling Truth: Exploring the Vape epidemic impacting kids.

This year, let's positively impact Gwinnett's next generation. Donate to the GCPS Foundation and invest in brighter futures for our students! Your generosity fuels innovation, resources, and support across the school district. Imagine equipping classrooms with modern technology, providing scholarships for deserving students, and enriching learning experiences for all. Every gift, big or small, makes a world of difference. Show our schools your generous spirit and donate today!

Gwinnett County Public Schools uses ParentSquare, ParentVUE, and P3 stay connected to families.

ParentSquare provides a safe way for principals, teachers, staff, and parents to receive and send information, such as weather-related closings and delays , school and class information, pictures and files, calendar items, and upcoming class activities. The app is available from the Apple App and Google Play stores.

Families use ParentVUE to keep up with grades, attendance, and more from a phone or tablet.

The ParentVue app is available for iOS and Android devices. You can use your Parent Portal login to connect to the GCPS server.

Students and parents can download the P3 Campus app to their Apple or Android device, use the P3 Campus website, or text “GCPS” to 738477 to make a report. The tipline is free and confidential. Students can report mental health concerns, suicide threats, bullying, cyberbullying, violence, sexual assault, drug infractions, or other concerns. Reports will be taken seriously, and appropriate follow-up will be timely and compassionate.

On May 7, the GCPS Environmental Services Department hosted its Custodial Awards Ceremony, recognizing the district’s custodial team members. This year’s event was held at the J. Alvin Wilbanks Instructional Support Center Board Room and was followed by a reception for award recipients.

This month, GCPS recognizes Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. On Tuesday, April 30, President Biden issued a Proclamation on Jewish American Heritage Month. GCPS celebrates #EachAndEvery individual as we cultivate a culture of belonging while leading with empathy, equity, and excellence to ensure that #TeamGCPS students, families and staff feel welcome, safe, accepted, valued, and prepared for the future.

Everyone is welcome to attend the Hope Thru Soap events on May 18 at Lanier High School and June 22 at Discovery High School for free lunch, showers, haircuts, school supplies, household items, vaccinations, and more. In partnership with the GCPS Foundation, Sugar Hill Church, and many community partners, Hope Thru Soap will host lunch and support the events at Lanier and Discovery High Schools from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

All schools and locations will be closed for three holidays during summer break: Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day; Wednesday, June 19, the Juneteenth holiday; and Tuesday, July 4, Independence Day.

The first day of school is Monday, August 5! Access the 2024-2025 school calendar online to stay organized and plan ahead for the new school year.

• Board meeting and work session (April 18)
  
• Connected (May 9)
  
• GCPS Links (April 18)
  
• Coffee with Calvin (May 2)
  
• Board Meeting recordings
• News Releases
  
• Student Calendars
  
• Teaching Gwinnett podcast
• En Familia Con GCPS podcast

And much more at www.gcpsk12.org!

• Keep Connected with news from GCPS TV… the next episode airs May 23!
• The next regular Board Meeting is May 16.
• Look for a special wrap-up of Our Blueprint in Action on May 20, with links to all the cluster highlights and videos in one place.