GCPS LINKS

The Blueprint in Action focus for the months of January, February, and March is Literacy Proficiency. During these months we will be spotlighting how our schools are empowering our students through literacy. Learn more about the critical role of early literacy in child development.

Learn more about the Science of Reading, and be sure to catch up on all Literacy Proficiency spotlight stories here!

In Gwinnett County Public Schools, community partners play a crucial role in supporting student attendance and ensuring academic success. These partnerships bring together schools, local organizations, businesses, and volunteers to address barriers to attendance and create a supportive environment for students. Learn more about GCPS' community partnerships, and how the district is supporting attendance for all students.

Each year, to help improve our schools, Gwinnett County Public Schools collects feedback from our families, students, and staff members about their school experience. This year, the school district is giving Educational Effectiveness Surveys (EES) to get feedback on nine characteristics of high-performing schools. Students, families, and staff will have the opportunity to respond in February. Here are key dates and valuable information regarding the survey process for our families, students, and staff:

• February 3–28: Staff Surveys are open, each GCPS staff receive an email with the link.
• February 3–28: Student Survey is open for students in grades 3-12. Students will access the survey through the Student Portal.
• February 3–March 7: Family Survey is open. All GCPS Families receive a link to the survey via ParentSquare. The survey is available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese. The link to the survey will also be available in ParentVUE.

Learn more about these surveys, review the Student Survey, and how the opt-out process works if you do not wish for your student to participate. Please note that parents/Caregivers may opt out if they do not want their child to participate in the EES Student Survey.

• 21 GCPS teachers earn Jackson EMC grant awards
• Lanier High School student's PSA honored for promoting safe driving
• New name announced for Anderson-Livsey Elementary's Family Engagement Room

On December 17, 2024, the Rotary Club of Gwinnett, the bus drivers of Meadowcreek Zone (065), Radloff MS Principal Jennifer Callahan and staff, former Board Member Louise Radloff, representatives from the GCPS Transportation Department, and leaders from the City of Lawrenceville all came together to surprise Jamario Felder with the 2024 Hidden Hero Award. Learn more about Felder's Hidden Hero recognition and life-saving actions.

Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology – The lottery registration window closes Friday, January 17 at 4 p.m.! Learn about lottery application criteria and begin the lottery application process.

Grayson Technical Education Program – Registration is open, and an Open House is scheduled for February 4 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Learn more about the courses of study for juniors and seniors.

Maxwell HS of Technology – Registration is open, and an Open House event is scheduled for February 27, 5-7 p.m. Learn more and apply online.

Gwinnett Online Campus (GOC) – Registration for the 2025-26 school year will open on Monday, May 5 and will remain open throughout the summer. Students who receive special education services should have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting prior to enrollment at GOC. Learn more about GOC and its application process.

Don't miss out on emergency messages or important alerts! GCPS staff and families have access to the ParentSquare app! Download it and adjust the settings for your use. Please visit the ParentSquare page on the district website to learn more.

The ParentSquare app is a great way to stay informed when inclement weather results in changes to the school schedule. You can find more information about GCPS' inclement weather policy here.

GCPS schools and offices will be closed on MLK Day — Monday, January 20 — with students and staff returning to class on Tuesday, January 21.

The birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is observed as a national holiday each year on the third Monday in January. MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. Make it a day on, not a day off.

• Board meeting and work session
• Connected (January 9)
• GCPS Links (December 19)
• Coffee with Calvin (December 5)
• News Releases
  
• Student Calendars
  

And much more at www.gcpsk12.org!

• Keep Connected with news from GCPS TV… the next episode airs January 23!
• The next regular Board Meeting is February 20.