Sept. 10, 2026

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Key Deadlines & Dates

Homecoming Week: Sept. 14-19
Honor Societies Induction: Sept. 16
Homecoming Parade/Pep Rally: Sept. 18
MS Color Wars: Sept. 18 (see below)
US Powder Puff Games: Sept. 18 (after the Pep Rally)
Early Dismissal (all grades): Sept. 18 @ 11 a.m.
Homecoming Dance: Sept. 19
MS/HS Professional Dress Day: Sept. 23
MS/HS Honor Code Signing: Sept. 23

9th/10th Family College Night: Sept. 23
Fall Break: Oct. 8 - 12
Meet & Mingle (prospective families): Oct. 16 @ 6 p.m.

CLICK HERE for 26-27 Important Dates

Sink or Float?

Mrs. Wilson's K3 and K4 STEM students explored the concept of density and how it affects whether objects sink or float. After learning what density means, students selected an item from a mystery bag and made predictions about whether it would sink or float. They then tested their theories in water, recording the results with tally marks and counting them to determine the grand totals.

Students had a great time exploring, experimenting, playing in the water, and practicing their counting skills while discovering the science behind sinking and floating!

A Sweet Study of Moon Phases

Mrs. Fulmer's fourth-grade students made learning about the Moon’s eight phases sweet and hands-on! Students used Oreos to create models of the eight phases of the Moon, carefully scraping the cream to show the different amounts of light we see from Earth. As they built their Oreo Moon phases, students practiced putting the phases in the correct order and learned why the Moon appears to change shape throughout the month.

A Taste of Roman Life

After reading how Roman children would stop at local pistrina (bakeries) for a simple pastry breakfast on their way to school, the Honors Latin III students made their own cheese pastries. Using premade dough and a simple cheese and honey filling, the students were able to get a taste of authentic Roman daily life.

Off and Running!

This week we officially kicked off LeadWell by setting a clear vision for the year ahead! Success is a team effort, and through a hands-on activity, everyone brought their ideas together onto one shared "Team Vision Board" poster. It captures who we strive to be as leaders and how we want to learn, grow, and support each other.

The Piedmont University Department of Criminal Justice & Forensic Science would like to invite high school juniors and seniors on Oct. 8, 2026, for an interactive, all-day event designed for students interested in exploring careers in Criminal Justice and Forensic Science.

Space is limited. Early registration is encouraged. REGISTER HERE.

Event Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026

Location: Piedmont University, Demorest, Georgia

Audience: High School Juniors and Seniors

Color Wars is a Middle School tradition where students get to show up and show out for their LeadWell team! Students are encouraged to dress ALL OUT in their assigned team color. Think fun accessories, colored hair, face paint, tutus, socks, hats, and anything else that shows your team spirit!

Color Wars will take place before and after the Homecoming Parade. Students will participate in a series of fun events and challenges throughout the morning to earn points for their LeadWell team. They should bring their energy, creativity, and team spirit—every point counts! We can't wait to see everyone go ALL OUT and find out which LeadWell team will come out on top!

Middle School carpool will begin at 10:50 a.m. following the conclusion of Color Wars.

Friday Night Lights!

Come out to cheer on the Dawgs and support our cheerleaders, band members and majorettes as GWA faces Mt. Paran tomorrow night! Hope to see you there!

Join the Swim Dawgs!

Interested in joining the GWA Bulldogs Swim Team? Come learn more
about the upcoming season at the upcoming meeting!

Thursday, Sept. 24

6-7 p.m. in The Learning Center

The meeting is open to all students in grades 5–12 and their parents.
We’ll discuss practices, meets, team expectations, and everything you
need to know for the upcoming season. New and returning swimmers are welcome!

Questions? crystalgsilvers@gmail.com

Region Win!

Varsity Volleyball secured another region win last night against Athens Christian School, sweeping the Eagles 3-0!

The Dawgs kick off Homecoming Week with a full slate of matches beginning Monday, Sept. 14. MS and JV will play in the Nicholson Center, while varsity will take the court in the George.

We’re looking forward to a great week of volleyball! Good luck and Go Dawgs!

Lady Dawgs Shutout!

The Lady Dawgs celebrated their amazing seniors and an 8-0 victory over Tallulah Falls! Congratulations and best wishes to Kendall, Gisele and Khyler!

The team hits the road today and over the weekend to compete in the following games:

Thursday: ACS, 4:45 p.m.

Weekend: Score International Invitational, hosted by Gordan Lee HS at Warner Park in

Chattanooga, TN.

Friday: vs. Heritage Ringold, 6:45 p.m.
Saturday: vs. Cherokee Bluff, 9 a.m. & Westminster Atlanta, 10:45 a.m.

Good luck, Lady Dawgs!

Golf Tournament on September 21

We’re thrilled to announce The Champions Club’s Second Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, September 21st at The Georgia Club!

This is your chance to enjoy a fun day of golf, fellowship, and competition—all while supporting our student-athletes. Team spots are limited, so don’t wait—reserve your spot today!

Event Details
When: Monday, September 21st
Where: The Georgia Club
Format: 4-Man Teams
Entry Fee: $800 per team

⏩ Register here: https://gofan.co/event/6832484?schoolId=GA5020

Hole Sponsorships and Title Sponsorships are available!

Thank you for your incredible support of The Champions Club and our student-athletes. We can’t wait to see you on the course!

Cheer on the Dawgs!

Be sure to check out the upcoming games for middle school, JV and varsity sports by accessing the Bulldog Athletics calendar on gwa.com for the most up to date event information. Our fall athletes would greatly appreciate your support as they compete at home and on the road.

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