Wednesday, September 20, 2017

1:00 P.M. Early Release for Students

1:00 P.M. Professional Development for Staff 

CONGRATULATIONS GCHS HOMECOMING QUEEN

JESSICA BRADSHAW!!

Character Trait for September

Trustworthiness

Be Honest:  Don't lie, cheat, or steal

Be Reliable:  Keep your promises and follow through on your commitments

Have Courage:  Do what is right, even when it seems difficult

Be a Good Friend:  Don't betray

                                                                                                                         "Six Pillars of Character" national Character Counts Program

Michelle Newsome was presented with the Jernigan Mini-Grant, in the amount of $500.00, at the Board of Education Meeting on September 11, 2017.  The Jernigan Mini-Grant is provided by Dr. Phyllis J. Broughton, and is in memory of her parents, Mallie and Virginia Jernigan. Her father was raised in Gates County and attended Gates County Public Schools. The Grant is given to a K-5 teacher to enhance student learning opportunities.  K-5 teachers are invited to submit applications, and one teacher is chosen each year.

Congratulations Mrs. Newsome!!

(Pictured are Gail Hawkins, Principal, Buckland Elementary School, Mrs. Newsome and Mrs. Chante Jordan, Exceptional Children's Director and representing the Gates County Educational Association for Excellence) 

Rebecca Leary was selected as the North Carolina Association for Career and Technical Education's 2016-2017 Instructional Management Coordinator of the Year, for the Northeast Region