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Email: info@gwa.com
Website: www.gwa.com
Phone: (678) 635-3800

• Youth Cheer Registration: now open (see below)
• MS Dance: Feb. 20 @ 6p.m., The George
• Admissions Open House: Feb. 22
• Grandparents Day Shop Closes: Feb. 23 (link below)
• Read Across America Week: March 2-6 (details below)
• School Holiday: March 9 (Layla Day)
• Grandparents Day: March 13
• GWA Casino Night Gala: March 14
• GWA Musical - The Addams Family: March 27-29

CLICK HERE to access the GWA website calendar

In fifth-grade science, students spent three exciting days diving into the world of electricity! They explored how conductors and insulators work and discovered what it takes to create a complete circuit. After designing their own creative circuit board games, students used materials to build a simple working circuit that brought their games to life. The best part was testing their boards by lighting up the correct answers, turning learning into a fun, hands-on challenge full of teamwork, problem-solving, and lots of excitement!

Literacy is a foundation for both individual success and community well-being. In Walton County, only around 43% of third-grade students are proficient in English Language Arts, meaning more than half are still developing essential reading skills that help them succeed in school and beyond. Books for Keeps helps to lessen this gap by providing books for children to read outside of school, exponentially increasing literacy rates. The Interact Club will be running a new and gently-used book drive from 2/10 - 3/16. By expanding access to books, tutoring, and family literacy programs, Walton County can help more children and adults build stronger reading skills, supporting lifelong learning, economic opportunity, and a more vibrant community for everyone

During the week of March 2-6, lower school will be filled with imagination, school spirit, and a love of reading as students celebrate Read Across America Spirit Week! Each day brings a fun opportunity to participate - from cozy pajama day and team spirit day to grade-level color day and crazy reading attire - leading up to the final day: Book Character Day.

On Friday, March 6, students will dress as a character from a favorite book and bring the book with them to school. Like Halloween, masks will not be permitted. At 10:15 a.m., students will line up in the field house parking lot and parade through the breezeway for our annual Book Character Parade. Parents, along with middle school and upper school students, are invited to join us and cheer on our young readers. We look forward to a joyful week that celebrates the power of books and brings our school community together!

Join us for an evening of fun, fellowship and fundraising in support of GWA! The George Walton Academy Casino Night & Benefit Auction this year will take place on:

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Beginning at 6 p.m.

at the Towers at Snows Mill

Monroe, GA

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

Get ready for an unforgettable evening at our Casino Night Gala, featuring thrilling casino-style games, a delicious catered dinner, and an atmosphere full of fun, flair, and friendly competition. Guests will enjoy an elevated night out while supporting a great cause.

The evening includes both a Silent Auction and a Live Auction. The Silent Auction is open to everyone - whether you’re attending in person or participating remotely - so all can join in the excitement. Our Live Auction will take place during the event and features exclusive, must-have items and experiences. Bidding on live items is available to guests in attendance only, making it a highlight of the night you won’t want to miss.

The Book Fair is coming and we can't do it without you! Please consider volunteering to help at our Book Fair. The story starts with you! CLICK HERE to sign up! More information coming soon on our March 12 -20 Scholastic Book Fair.

Thank you, Coach Whitley, for pouring into our students and setting the standard for Bulldog athletics.

The George Walton Equestrian Team is headed to Tryon, North Carolina this March to compete in the IEA Zone 4 Finals! After a nail-biting competition this past Saturday, our high school team secured a first-place finish in the region.

Sophomore Lilly Stephens will compete in Varsity Intermediate Jumping and Equitation on the Flat, and Sophomore Ashlyn McGarity will show in Junior Varsity Beginner Equitation on the Flat.

We look forward to cheering them on in just a few short weeks as they take on this exciting next step!

On Tuesday, the GWA varsity girls’ tennis team defeated Loganville High School 4-1! The first win was from Parker Wilson and Madison Sieg, winning 7-5 6-1, followed by Delia Gill’s win at two singles. Mathilde Anglada won a tight match playing three sets at 1 singles. Brooklyn Concepcion picked up the last point of the day at three singles winning 10-5 on the super tie-break. Congrats, Bulldogs!

The 2026 Cheer Season is right around the corner, and registration for cheerleading is now open! The GWA Youth Cheer Program is open to students in grades K5–5th grade.

Program Options:

1) Sideline Cheer (K5–5th Grade)

• Cheer at GWA football games
• All sideline teams will travel this year
• All sideline cheerleaders must attend Cheer Camp the week of July 27th

2) Jr. Pro Competition Cheer (3rd–5th Grade Only)

• Sideline Cheer fees are not included in the Jr Pro amount and will be billed separately.
• Competitions are held on Saturdays

Mandatory Uniform Fitting (Sideline & Jr. Pro)

• Wednesday, April 1, 2026
• 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Cafeteria

Registration & Uniform Information

$25 registration fee (billed through TeamSnap)

Additional mandatory uniform items will be paid directly to Varsity Spirit Apparel Company following the fitting on April 1. As part of a program-wide update, all cheer programs (Youth, Middle School, and High School) will receive new uniforms this year. ALL cheerleaders will be required to purchase a new uniform.

Estimated Costs:

• Sideline Cheer: approximately $200
• 3rd–5th Grade Jr. Pro: approximately $400
• Purchasing the practice wear is highly encouraged, as all girls will wear this on the last day of camp.

Questions?

Youth Sideline Cheer

Chelsia Beam – cbeam@gwa.com

Jr. Pro Competition Cheer

Holly Atkinson – hatkinson@ymail.com

Please register your child here:

Sideline Link

Jr Pro Link

We look forward to another exciting cheer season!

In January, five students from the George Walton Academy band program auditioned and were selected for the GMEA District 14 Middle School Honor Band. For their audition, these students spent weeks preparing scales, etudes, and even performed a sight-reading example in the audition. Pictured from left to right: Mr. Ian Cornelius (Assistant Band Director); Dylan Carter; Joey Bouler; Jake Carter; Dallin Peck; Simon Pike. Special shout out: Dallin Peck for earning first chair!