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Check here often for updates/changes. Preliminary In-service Schedule

Public Notice – Schneider Electric

Orientation Dates and Times – All Schools  

Gadsden City School’s OSR PreK4 Program for 2017-2018 still has a few available openings. Please call 256-549-2947 for further information.

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

Today is Read Across America Day.  Take some time to read to a student today, particularly some Dr. Seuss. http://onlinebooksforchildren.com/books/cat-hat

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

Board Adopted School Calendar for 2017-2018

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

Spring School Events Calendar Graduations, Honors Days, and More Remaining Spring Events

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

Teacher In-service Schedule for January 3, 2017

Members of the Gadsden City High School Band and Chorus will be participating in the 75 commemoration of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Gadsden Times Article

CLICK: Procedures for Weather related early dismissals, delayed openings, and school day cancellations.

CONGRATULATIONS Mrs. Priscilla Yother and Dr. Ed Miller representing Eura Brown Elementary and Gadsden City Schools at the National Blue Ribbon School Awards Luncheon in Washington, DC. 2016 National Blue Ribbon Schools Blue RIbbon Schools Program Site

Gadsden City High School Veteran’s Day Program Senator Phil Williams

Veterans Day Programs 2016

Gadsden City Schools Public Notice

A few pictures from the Veteran’s Day Program today at Emma Sansom Middls School. Guest Speaker: Mr. Jack Smith  

Striplin Elementary this morning. (Wednesday, Dec. 14th).  Smoke from the kitchen set the fire alarm off.  The school was evacuated, the fire department was dispatched and the property was fully inspected.  There was no harm and everything is under control.  The students and faculty are all back in school and on regular schedule.  

2016 National Blue Ribbon Schools US Department of Education Website Posting MEDIA RELEASE                                                                     September 28, 2016 Gadsden’s Eura Brown Elementary School Named 2016 Blue Ribbon School by U.S. Department of Education U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King Jr. announced today the Department of Education’s list of schools from across the nation that have been

Welcome to Whitney Hall, our new Enrollment Specialist.  Whitney will be working with our students and staff at GCHS and our three middle schools providing timely information and assistance regarding Admissions, Scholarships, Financial Aide, Dual Enrollment, and more.   Her position is made possible through a partnership with the City of Gadsden, Gadsden State Community

Speak Up provides an easy way for students, educators, parents, and community members to participate in local decisions about technology, as well as contribute to the state and national dialogue about educational technology. Share your ideas about using technology for learning by logging on to http://bit.ly/SU16survey before January 27, 2017. The survey password is “gadsden.”

Student Leadership Meeting at the Board of Education with outstanding student leaders from across the district.       

CONGRATULATIONS to David Minton and Brooke Burns, Gadsden City High School Student Athletes of the Year and nominees for Etowah County Hall of Fame Student Athletes.

September 21st-23rd, 2016 the Alabama Association for Gifted Children held their annual conference. Each year, the AAGC allows gifted specialists from all over the state of Alabama to nominate educators, students, and community members that make an impact on gifted children. This year, Mrs. Pickard nominated Mayor Sherman Guyton for Outstanding Community Member and Latera Woods, Ray Thompson Elementary teacher, for Outstanding

11th Street Bridge Opening Video – Gadsden Times

Mid South Band Festival Schedule

NEW SUBSTITUTE MANDATORY TRAINING  (All substitutes are welcome to attend) WHERE: GADSDEN CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION (Upstairs Board Room) WHEN: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2016 9:00-11:00AM Flyer

September is Digital Citizenship Month in the Gadsden City Schools. Wednesday Webinar training will be offered for our teachers throughout the month on topics related to Digital Citizenship education. #digcit2016 Digital Citizenship Wednesday Webinar Schedule 2016

Afterschool students at Mitchell Elementary learning to use their 3-D printer.  

Thanks to United Way, a great partner with the Gadsden City Schools. Etowah County United Way Video Etowah County United Way Website  

Thanks to all who helped and participated in the Titan Tailgate Extravaganza.    

NOTICE    There will be two public hearings  concerning the  2016-2017 School System Budget for the Gadsden City Board of Education.    1)  Thursday, September 8, 2016, at 5:00 p.m.     2)  Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. A regular Board Meeting will immediately follow the September 13, budget hearing.   at the Board of

Gadsden City Schools Fall Athletics Schedules 2016-2017 More Schedules on our Athletics Page Gadsden City High School Athletics Website  

Season tickets are available for purchase in the front office.  This year the Titans will have 6 home games instead of the usual 5 games.  Season tickets will include the 5 home games at Titan Stadium and the Park Crossing game at Samford University.  The cost for season tickets are as follows:      

Meet the Scholars Information

ABC 33/40 Segment – Rainbow Catering

The Alabama Afterschool Network (ALACN) partnered with MIT in “Zero Robotics.” Students from Gadsden City  participated in the coding of the robotics program. Students from across the state assembled in Huntsville, AL today to compete across the nation. Alabama won 2nd place in the Nation! Congratulations to all our students who participated and all 21st

Dedication Ceremony was held today at Emma Sansom Middle School for the Ben V. Pilitary Outdoor Classroom and Courtyard. Student Cole Hill Mr. Jim Gidley Mayor Sherman Guyton Ben and Mr. Russ Waits Mr. Ben PIlitary Mr. Ben Pilitary The Pilitary Family

Emma Sansom Middle School Transportation Plan – Construction Zone

In-Service speaker Liz Huntley. “More Than A Bird”

A few pics from the morning session of In-Service 2016.

In Service Schedule 2016  

RETURNING STUDENTS Annual $50 usage fees will be accepted and laptops distributed during the student orientation at Gadsden City High School on July 27 and 28. Students with a usage agreement on file from last year will not have to resubmit that form, simply pay the fee, and pick up their device at orientation.  

Secondary Orientation Schedule

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS To the Gadsden City High School JV Scholars Bowl team for winning a NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP in New Orleans last week. Pictured (L to R): Col. Wayne Davenport / Sponsor, Sam Womack, Josh Kelley, Justin Kelley, and Mustafa Enver.

Holiday events 2016  

Congratulations to our 2016 Retirees.

Members of the GCHS Performing Arts Academy and theater cast prepare for the upcoming spring musical “Aladdin, Jr.”.  Opening night is Friday, May 13 at 7:00.  Performances will also be Saturday, May 14 at 7:00 and a Sunday matinee at 3:00.  Location for the musical is the GCHS Auditorium.  Tickets will be $5.00 and can

A huge thanks to all who planned and participated in the Gadsden City High School 10th Anniversary Celebration. A special thanks to our guest speaker, Mary School Hunter, our Alabama State Board of Education representative. The Celebration continues with: First Friday (May 6) and “Live on the Lawn” (May 20).   Gadsden Times article Channel

Kindergarten Registration for the 2016-2017 school year is this week (May 2 – 6).   Registration is conducted on-site at the Elementary School for which you are zoned. Here’s what you’ll need: Birth Certificate Immunization Records Proof of Residence (current utility bill, etc.)  

Spring Semester Exam Schedule for Middle and High School Students

GCHS students participating in Youth In Government Day.

Gadsden Times Article

Siran Stacy speaking to the students at Gadsden City High! Video    

Level 1 Website Creation – Angelica Nail – 3rd place Level 1 Video Production – Bailey Womack – 1st place Level 2 Video Production – Zackeus Kynard – 3rd place Level 1 Computer Programming – Carter Womack – 3rd place Level 1 Multimedia Apps – Anna Kate Fells – 1st place Level 1 General Applications