PCSD's 2025 Teachers and Employees of the Year were honored at an annual banquet Friday, April 18 at Greystone Power's headquarters. These teachers and district employees are the best of the best. Congratulations to all!

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Dr. Rosalyn Zabala, pictured at right with Superintendent Steve Barnette and Paulding Education Foundation Board Chair Jim Ashworth, has been named the 2025 Paulding County School District Teacher of the Year! Dr. Zabala, a Spanish teacher at Dobbins Middle School, was named District Teacher of the Year at the April 18 Employee and Teacher of the Year Banquet. Here is what her principal, Dr. Donna Broyles, says about her:

"Dr. Zabala is the ultimate professional educator. She is dedicated to meeting the individual needs of her students and goes the extra mile by providing challenging and enriching instruction in her Spanish classroom. She emphasizes building relationships with her students which motivates and pushes students to do their best. She continuously works on developing and supporting programs at Dobbins Middle School that benefit our students and the entire DMS community. Dr. Zabala works each day to create a learning environment that enriches the learning experience of students at Dobbins Middle School."

Congratulations to Dr. Zabala! We know you will represent the district well!

Counselors are vital to the success of our students, and we want to recognize them for all that they do. Please nominate one of our great counselors for the Paulding County Counselor of the Year. The guidelines for selection are below, as well as the link to the nomination page.

Guidelines for Selection of Counselor of the Year:

• Nominations may be made by parents, students, or Paulding County School District employees.
• Counselor of the Year candidates must have completed a minimum of 3 years of service to the District as a counselor to win, but any counselor can be nominated.
• Candidates should be exceptional, dedicated, knowledgeable, and skilled counselors who inspire students and co-workers.
• Candidates should have the respect and admiration of students, parents, and colleagues.

The nomination window is open until May 5, 2025, so please get your nomination in!

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PCSD Counselor Byanca Beasley (far right in photo above) submitted a video to a contest sponsored by the National Association of Social Workers. Her video highlighted her relationship in mentoring and assisting a former student who was left homeless but has since gone on to earn a degree and enlist in the military. Ms. Beasley's video won first place and received a $2,500 prize. These funds will be used to help PCSD social workers provide services for students.

FOX 5 News recently highlighted the story:

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April 3, 2025 was an unforgettable day for some incredible PCSD students! The Paulding County Special Olympics hosted its annual Track and Field event at Paulding County High School, bringing together a wonderful community of support. Dozens of Exceptional Students, along with their families, teachers, dedicated volunteers, student helpers, school safety and security teams, school and District leaders, local law enforcement, firefighters, and generous event sponsors, all came together to celebrate this special occasion. With perfect weather, the day was filled with laughter, excitement, and a spirit of friendly competition. The photos at the link below capture just a glimpse of the joy and determination on display. Take a moment to enjoy the highlights, and if you recognize any of these amazing athletes, drop a comment to let them know how truly inspiring and courageous they are!

In accordance with Senate Bill 289, students in grades 3-12 may request to participate in online learning programs. Approval is subject to the availability of physical and technological infrastructure within the school. Applications for online courses open annually from April 1 to July 1 for the upcoming school year. The registration window closes on July 1, with a new application period opening each spring for future academic years.

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All Paulding County children who turn five-years-old before September 1 must be registered for kindergarten. Registration is open now, so make your appointment using the link below. Also, if you know anyone with a child who will be kindergarten-eligible this fall and may not have received this message, please help us out by sharing this information with them. Thank you!

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