Board of Education Called meeting set for Tuesday, June 12, 7:00 PM at the Board of Education (Central Office)

Dates and times for High School and Middle School student orientation.  2018-19 2018-2019 Secondary Orientation Dates

  Congratulations Oscar Adams Elementary and Walnut Park Elementary for being named PBIS Model Demonstration schools.

Thanks to Big Lots for their Grand Opening donation to Eura Brown Elementary School.

FROM JSU I am pleased to inform you that GCHS’s own Kristy Johnson has been chosen as Jacksonville State University’s Instructional Technology Student of the Year! This annual award is in alignment with the other graduate programs in the School of Education in which the faculty collaboratively select a student who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in his/her

Congratulations to all of our 2018 Retirees. Thank you for your service to our community, district and our students. Pictures posted on our Facebook page.  

DECA AWARD OF EXCELLENCE RECIPIENTS Hunter Robinson (GCHS) received the “Award of Excellence” certificate at the 2018 DECA International Career Development Conference in recognition of achieving all standards of performance in their competitive event fields.  (Faculty Sponsors: Anita Kinsey and Kristy Johnson)

Kindergarten Registration Dates have been set for May 1 – 4

The East Central Region of the Alabama Council for Technology in Education was held April 4th in Oxford, Alabama. The top two individual winners and top two group winners, in each category, qualify to advance to the state competition. Congratulations to these Mitchell students! Chloe Hayes – 1st Place, Level 2, Individual, Productivity Design Bailey Edwards –

CONGRATULATIONS GCHS Support Music 2018 Merit Award

Congratulations to our 2017-2018 Teachers of the Year recognized at the Awards Recognition Board of Education Meeting. (L to R)  Latera Woods (Thompson), Alison Correll (Walnut Park), Cody Carlton (GCHS), Katie Goodwin (Donehoo), Miles Mason (Mitchell), Claire Hearn (GMS), David Williams (LMS), and Constance Keeling (Striplin).    Not Pictured – Elaine Gray (Adams), Emily Barber

A special day with some great students.  

Thanks to Alabama Teachers Credit Union for their “Read Across America” $300 donation to the Gadsden City Schools.  (Dr. Ed Miller and Mr. Joseph Wood)

A Board of Education Work Session is scheduled for Friday, April 6, 2018, 3:30 PM, at the Central Office.

Gadsden City Board of Education will hold a Called Board Meeting on Thursday, April 26th @ 5:00 p.m. at the Gadsden City High School Library.

Listed below is the Interview Schedule for Superintendent candidates   April 12th – Dr. Regina Thomson – GCHS Library April 13th – Dr. Bart Reeves – GCHS Auditorium April 16th – Dr. Garrett Brundage – GCHS Auditorium April 17th – Dr. Gary Gibson – GCHS Library April 19th – Dr. Geneva Stark – GCHS Library

Inservice Schedule for April 2, 2018

2018-2019 Pre-K Early Registration is still OPEN   Pre-Registration Flyer 2018-2019 Pre-Registration Flyer 2018-2019 Spanish

Gadsden City High School Education and Training Academy students are regularly assisting teachers and students at Walnut Park Elementary School.  Students are reading to various classrooms on February 28th and March 1st during the celebration of “Read Across America Day”. This week they began working in specific classrooms to tutor students in math and reading.

Congratulations to our four DECA state winners who will be headed to DECA National Competition in April to represent Gadsden City Schools. (L to R) Dillon Boatwright (3rd place, Automotive Services Marketing Series), Hunter Robinson (3rd Place, Entrepreneurship Series), Jaliyah Byers (3rd Place, Quick Serve Restaurant Management Series), and Stacey Mae (2nd Place, Human Resources

Thanks to all who participated in our recent surveys for AdvancEd Accreditation. Here are the summary reports. Climate and Culture Survey Middle and High Student 2017 Climate and Culture Survey Parent Culture and Climate Elementary Survey 2017 Gadsden Systemwide Parent Surveys 2017 Middle and High Student Surveys 2017 Teacher Inventory Survey 2017

As we are saddened by the school shooting last week in Florida, here is a great resource for discussions with students from the National Association of School Psychologists. NOTE: Upon clicking this link, you are leaving the Gadsden City Schools website.  The Gadsden City Schools are not responsible for the format or content of the following

Community Education is a philosophy and set of principles that advocate for the creation of life-long learning opportunities for community members to become partners in addressing community needs. ACEA recognizes your nominee /nominees’ contribution to Community Education.  Congratulations to your nominee/nominees, program, school district and community for this special recognition.  Your award/awards are as follows:

The “Top 5” candidates in the Superintendent Search for the Gadsden City Schools will be announced Tuesday, April 3, 5:00 PM at the Board of Education.

Superintendent Posting Notice Superintendent Search Brochure  

Spring Events Schedule

Look who won FIRST place in the State Superintendent’s Visual Arts Contest for Division 7-8!!! Clark Lipscomb (Gadsden Middle School) ~ Carol Hill, Instructor, Gadsden City Schools. Superintendent’s Winners for 2018

Spring Sports Schedule 2018

2018-2019 APPROVED GCS Calendar

The School district is monitoring student flu absences closely. Currently, district wide, we are running about 90% present.  Schools are proactively working to take preventive steps such as frequently wiping down/disinfecting common surfaces. Parents are doing a great job of helping with this by keeping students at home who exhibit flu-like symptoms. Currently, there are

Black History Month Activities for 2018

Litchfield Middle School FCCLA field trip was to the Piedmont Benvolence Center in Piedmont. Students did volunteer work in their warehouse and thrift store. It was a great day of learning how to help others in need.  (Teacher/Sponsor: Lexy Goss) ====================================================================================================================================== Fact: At least 50 students are taking 94 Dual Enrollment Career-Technical Courses with Gadsden

Winter Sports Schedule

Subject Line:  Alabama Parent | We need your thoughts on education beyond high school! This message is sent at the request of the Alabama Workforce Council.    As we begin 2018, the State of Alabama is working to identify how best to empower current and future members of Alabama’s workforce to complete post-secondary degrees and

Congratulations to all of our 2018 Spelling Bee contestants. Winners: 1st Place – Zakiya Mims (Emma Sansom Middle School) – Center 2nd Place – Fatima Barrow (Litchfield Middle School) – Left 3rd Place – Nikitha Tummala  (Eura Brown Elementary School) – Right  

Teacher Inservice Day Schedule

Holiday Events 2017

          Gadsden State Community College sponsored a luncheon today for the Gadsden City High School Pre-Engineering Academy students.  Manufacturing business partners attended the luncheon to support the students and encourage them to continue in this lucrative field of study.  Collin Miller did a great job address the group. Pre Engineering Luncheon

New Career Success Guides from Alabama Works  

Veterans Day Programs

As part of our search for a new superintendent, we want to hear from you. Please take our short online survey and/or come to one of our engagement meetings on Feb. 1. The survey will be open until Feb. 2. All input is completely anonymous.

The Gadsden City High School Robotics Team competed at the recent BEST Robotics Competition at Ft. McClellan.  Although not placing this year (No. 6 out of 19), they learned a great deal which will position them to be even more competitive next year. Thanks to these great competitors and their sponsor, Mr. Garmon. 

The Student Leadership Team for the Gadsden City Schools met today at the Board of Education. Great group of students and a great speaker (Elijah Campbell, Senior, GCHS)

Speak Up, a national research project facilitated by Project Tomorrow, provides an easy way for students, parents, educators, and community members to share their views on technology and learning with the Gadsden City School district. Your input informs our decisions about technology, as well as contribute to the national dialogue about educational technology. Since 2003,

The Inaugural Induction Ceremony for the National Technical Honor Society will be October 24, 2017. Congratulations to these well-deserving students, their parents and faculty sponsors. The public is invited. NTHS Invitation  

Tuesday, Oct. 24, 3:30 – 4:30, Parent Teacher Resource Center, 201 College Street. Information Flyer

Congratulations to Litchfield Middle School. 2017 Active Schools Award Winner     1 of 10 Winners in the state of Alabama. Active Schools Award Announcement  

Jon is one of only three students from the state of Alabama to be named to a National Association for Music Education (NAME) All-National Honor Ensemble for 2017. He will be playing with the Symphony Orchestra and representing Alabama and the Gadsden City Schools in Orlando, Florida this fall. Congratulations to Jon Fetheringill, Sophomore, Gadsden

Football Pep Rally Schedules

See how local students are taking advantage of cutting edge programming to make sure they are ready for college and career. These Titans Will Be Ready    

Basketball Schedules Fall Sports Schedules  

Eclipse 2017 Parent Information The 2017 Eclipse Across America will happen on Monday, August 21st and the Gadsden City School  teachers and students will have the opportunity to experience an extremely rare and awe inspiring event – a total solar eclipse. We will be using this “teachable moment” to increase the science literacy of our

Check here often for updates/changes. In-service Schedule – Updated August 2, 2017

Orientation Dates and Times – All Schools  

GCHS Student Orientation Schedule Student Laptop Usage Agreement (Parent signature REQUIRED)   “Titan-Up Days” Student Orientations Senior                     Tuesday, July 25          9:00 am Juniors                   Tuesday, July 25          1:00 pm Sophomores         Wednesday, July 26    9:00 am Freshmen              Wednesday, July 26    1:00 pm    Freshmen will meet in the GCHS Auditorium      

Called Board Meeting – Tuesday, July 18, 5:00 PM, GCHS Library

Scholarship Offers for 2017 at Gadsden City High School.  Totaling over $9 million dollars. Listing

Pictured Left to Right – Sharon Reynolds, Myra Reagan, Jerolyn Cothran, Cornelia Roebuck, Priscilla Yother, Pamela Thaxton, Willie May Lyles, Beth Webster, Doris Watkins, Michael Steele, Rissa Stephens, Elaine Stephens, and Sharon Lancaster. Retirees were recognized at a reception at the Gadsden City Board of Education Wednesday afternoon. Thanks to all these wonderful folks for

Students at Adams and Floyd receive Chromebooks for their schools at the Gadsden City Board of Education Meeting. Thanks to Gadsden Water Works and the residents of Gadsden for their contributions.

Chiquita Marbury Technology Innovation Award (Superintendent)   The focus of the Chiquita Marbury Technology Innovation Award is to spotlight K-12 educators, administrators, and support personnel. The award, sponsored by the Alabama Department of Education, honors Chiquita Marbury’s invaluable years of service as a technology innovator in Alabama by recognizing educators who are exemplary models of

This week (May 1 – 5) is Teacher Appreciation Week. Please show your appreciation to our wonderful teachers this week.

Beginning with the 2017-2018 school year, a new Education and Training Academy will be available at Gadsden City High School for students interested in a career in Education. Instructor: Terri Jenkins   (tchumley@gcs.k12.al.us) Education and Training Flyer

Alabama Council for Technology Education (ACTE) Competition – 1st Place in Video Production Way to go Ally Brett Morgan, Kaitlin Calloway  (Mitchell Elementary) T. J. Brown – 1st Place, General Applications, Level 5  (Gadsden City High School) Rian White, 2nd Place, Web Design, Level 4   (Gadsden City High School)  

Great job by ALL of our Gadsden City School student ‘techies.’ Thanks to our Judges, Partners and Sponsors … ITS, Howard, Classworks, InCare, Councilman Bob Echols, and ATN/Bevill Center. Promotional Flyer Below is the list of competition winners and a picture gallery from the event. Gadsden City Schools              

Students in the first cohort of Gadsden City High School’s Pre-Engineering Academy visit the Bevill Center and get their “hands on” some of the training robots.  #gcsctech

Cosmetology students Etienna Cameron, Charity Clayton, C’Andra Evans, Savannah Lumpkin, and Tori Kimble-Dixon placed 3rd in the Cosmetology Quiz Bowl at Skills USA competition in Birmingham, AL. 

Congratulations to Micah Boring. Alabama Skills USA State Competition – 3rd Place – Industrial Motor Control.

GCHS Theatre Website

Great work placing 3rd with your makeymakey floor piano at ACTE Regional Tech competition Anya and Bailey! Congratulations to Chloe for placing 1st with her @tiki_toki project at AETC Regional Tech comp Congratulations to Carter and Anna Klaire for placing 2nd at AETC Regional Tech comp with their Vex robot.   ACTE Northeast Region Fair

  Friday, April 7, 2017 Gadsden City High School had 10 students competing at the ACTE Northeast Regional Technology Competition.  We finished the day with two first place winners!   TJ Brown won 1st place in general applications for 11-12 graders  -and- Rian White placed 1st in web design for 9-10 graders. These two guys get to continue

Members of the Gadsden City High School Community welcomed Coach Bart Sessions as their new Varsity Football Coach at a Meet-and-Greet Session.  

While Gadsden City has had several athletes to be a finalist for the Player of the Year award, this is the first time in school history that the Titans get the win.  CONGRATULATIONS HALEY!!! Gadsden Athletics Article

Pictured from Left to Right: Orsola Turner, Jill DeGaetano, Kathy Roberts, Amanda Rogers, Dawn Rains, Buffy Vaughn, Joy Downey, Cheryl Fincher, Valerie Hipp, April Adcock, Celestia Dawson.  (Not pictured, Anna Tow) Gadsden City Schools Teachers of the Year were recognized at the April Board of Education Meeting.  Congratulations to these outstanding educators.

May 1 – 5 are the dates for Kindergarten Registration for all Gadsden City Elementary Schools.

Gadsden City Schools annual Mathfest was held Saturday, March 18th at Gadsden City High School. There were 140 third through fifth grade students in attendance from the eight elementary schools.        Mathfest winners: Team Round 4th grade 1st Eura Brown 2nd Mitchell 3rd Striplin and Donehoo 5th grade 1st- Eura Brown 2nd- Mitchell

College and Career Starts Here Webpage

Carson Scholarship Winner!!! Gadsden Times Article Carson Scholars Website

*NEW*  Gadsden City Schools Employee Assistance Program administered by American Behavioral is now available for all Gadsden City Schools employees.   These services are being provided at no cost to our staff. Welcome/Informational Letter To make an appointment, or for additional information: American Behavioral Website

8th Graders from Emma Sansom, Gadsden, and Litchfield Middle Schools attended Worlds of Work in Oxford, Alabama learning about career paths through hands-on experiences.  #gcsctech  #gcstitans

Continued state recognition for Rainbow Catering See Pages 12 & 13   ALSDE Deputy State Superintendent Telegram

Alabama’s nationally recognized Pre-K is now accepting applications for the 2017-2018 school year. Enrollment is open to all children four years of age who are residents of the state of Alabama. Click the flier link below for more information. To register click the English or Spanish link below the flier. 2017 Pre-K Registration Flier Pre-registration Form

ABC 33/40 Segment from February 3, 2017   LEARN! GROW! COOK! Beautiful Rainbow is a farm to table education program for teenagers and young adults with special needs. Thanks to Chip Rowan and all the other staff members who support him and this great learning environment for these students. The program is being recognized throughout

Last week on February 23rd-24th, Thompson BETA club attended the state BETA club convention in Birmingham, AL. Thompson won first place in 3 categories and second place in 2 categories out of 7 categories.  We are super proud of our students, they represented Gadsden City School System well. 

CONGRATULATIONS to Dillon Boatwright and Antonio Kynard … 1st Place State Winners at DECA Competition. Dillon in Automotive Services Marketing and Antonio in Quick Serve Restaurant Management. #GCSCTech      Dillon Boatwright    Antonio Kynard

February 24, 2017 Gadsden Middle School 9:59 a.m. Emma Sansom Middle School 1:45 p.m. Litchfield Middle School 8:15 a.m. Download the Flyer!

Spring Sports Schedules 2017

Beautiful Rainbow Catering Segment on ABC 33/40 from February 3, 2017

Gadsden City Schools 8th Graders will be visiting Worlds of Work in Oxford this Thursday. The event features hands-on career activities geared to give students a better sense of career opportunities that exist in our area. (Lead Sponsors: Eastman, Alabama Power, and Go Build Alabama) Worlds of Work Website Gadsden Times Article

Check out the video on the Career-Technical Education Page.  “Success in the New Economy” Career Technical Education 2016-2017 Quick Fact Sheet

Black History Month Activities for 2017 NOTE: Time change for the Gadsden City High School Programs on Feb. 27 and 28.  New time is 12:40 each day.

Digital Learning Day is February 23, 2017. Started in 2012, Digital Learning Day has provided a powerful venue for education leaders to highlight great teaching practice and showcase innovative teachers, leaders, and instructional technology programs that are improving student outcomes. This grassroots effort blossomed into a massive nationwide celebration as teachers realized that Digital Learning Day

Congratulation Hartley Reynolds (GMS) and art instructor Carol Hill for placing 3rd in the State Superintendent’s Art Show.   Her artwork (along with the other 14 GCS students’) is on display in Montgomery February 3-24 in the Old Supreme Court Library of the Alabama State Capitol.             Name              

*NEW* Funding for National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Certified Teacher Candidates Please find attached a recent memo from State Superintendent of Education, Michael Sentance, regarding the availability of scholarships to help NBPTS Candidates cover the cost of component fees.  The document also contains an application that must be completed by scholarship applicants.  Please share

In-Service Day Schedule for February 20, 2017

1st Place – Keerthana Tummala – Eura Brown 2nd Place – Brycen Willingham – Mitchell 3rd Place – Elissa Turner – Striplin   ADDITIONAL PICTURES

Black History Month School Activities

Congratulations to David Hodges, Alabama State Special Olympics Athlete of the Year!

2016-2017 Elementary Joy Downey – Eura Brown April Adcock – Walnut Park Amanda Rogers – Mitchell Cheryl Fincher – Adams Valerie Hipp – Floyd Anna Tow – Striplin Dawn Rains – Donehoo Orsola Turner – Thompson Secondary Kathy Roberts – Gadsden Middle Celestia Dawson – Litchfield Middle Buffy Vaughn – Emma Sansom Middle Jill DeGaetano