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GCPS students and 180-, 181-, 185-, 190-, 193, 200-, 210-, 220-, and 230-day staff are on Spring Break from Monday, April 1 through Friday, April 5. (April 5 is a holiday for all GCPS staff.)

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 innovate by translating original thinking into viable solutions. They use their imagination to transcend traditional rules and patterns to create new ideas and approaches to problem-solving, and embrace learning from diverse sources and experiences to use resources creatively and efficiently.

In March, we'll focus on Resourcefulness in the Mountain View and Seckinger clusters.

In March, Gwinnett County Public Schools recognizes Music in Our Schools Month and Youth Art Month, and the district is committed to supporting our students’ enrichment through fine arts. Learn more about our students’ recent experiences with the arts:

• Moore Middle School’s Art Club visited the High Museum of Art in Atlanta earlier this semester to engage in a private tour of the Sonya Clark traveling exhibit: We Are Each Other.
• Students at the School of The Arts (SOTA) at Central Gwinnett High School (CGHS) put together a “Roadshow” that included live performances at Simonton Elementary.
• Students from GCPS schools (nine elementary and four middle schools) across the district visited the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) this spring to celebrate female composers and historical figures noted for their significant contributions to music and society.

There's a lot to take note of on April 8! Mark your calendar for these events and reminders.

Student Registration for the 2024-25 school year begins April 8. Registration will take 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 the kindergarten 2024-2025 school year!
• If you need help determining which school your child will attend, visit Find My School on the district website.

Where can I register my child? Student registration for the 2024-25 school year will take place online, beginning April 8.

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!

Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) will operate on a normal school schedule on April 8, 2024. To help ensure safe viewing for our students and a safe dismissal of students, GCPS will take all precautionary measures to make this exciting experience safe, educational, and enjoyable.

The Gwinnett County Board of Education (BOE) is going on the road this spring. If you haven't attended a meeting yet, you can attend either of the two remaining meetings that is most convenient for you. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. in the school theater, and are preceded by a Meet and Greet with the Board and school and district leaders at 6:30 p.m.

• March 26 – District I, Karen Watkins, 2024 Vice Chair, at Grayson HS
  
• April 8 – District II, Steven B. Knudsen, 2024 Chair, at Mill Creek HS

Thanks to the caring members of Team GCPS, the 2024 Transition Fair highlighted strong community partners who are dedicated to finding ways to help each and every student reach their potential. The Department of Special Education and Psychological Services hosts this annual event and maintains resource information on the district's website. Learn more about this year's Transition Fair.

Prepare for your student’s next steps with scholarships! The GCPS Foundation still has a few scholarships open for applications. There are opportunities for various specialties and interests. Browse the list of remaining scholarships and see if there is a fit for you and your student.

For more scholarships, events, and news follow the GCPS Foundation on our social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, and X.

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!

Learn more about the work of the Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation and the programs it supports in the Foundation 4ward newsletter.

Hope Thru Soap, in partnership with the GCPS Foundation, Sugar Hill Church, and the NFL Alumni organization, will host lunch and support the event at Shiloh High School on Saturday, March 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend for lunch, showers, haircuts, school supplies, household items, vaccinations, and more!

Don't miss the latest episode of Teaching Gwinnett!

Director of Community Schools Soraia Felgenhauer joins the most recent episode of the Teaching Gwinnett podcast, as we discuss the elements and goals of GCPS' Community Schools Program. This program connects schools with community and external partners to support students and families and address community needs. Listen to S5: Episode 5: The Impact of Community.

• Board meeting and work session (February 8)
  
• Connected (March 15)
  
• GCPS Links (February 15)
  
• Coffee with Calvin (March 7)
  
• 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 March 28!
• The next regular Board Meeting is April 18. (Online, find links to sign up for the public comment sections of the meeting.)