GCPS CONNECTED

In this episode of Connected, we share several opportunities for you to participate in important conversations affecting Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS), including at upcoming public budget hearings. We’ll also visit Future Teacher Signing Day to hear from current GCPS students who intend to become educators. And we’ll celebrate outstanding achievements from Dacula Middle School and School of the Arts @ Central Gwinnett High School.

The Blueprint in Action focus for the months of April and May is Safe and Welcoming Schools. During these months we will be spotlighting how our schools are prioritizing safety and welcoming students and families.

• Bay Creek Middle School
• Central Gwinnett High School
• Dacula High School
• Lanier High School
• Mill Creek High School

The Area Board and Town Hall Meetings are an opportunity for families, staff, and the community to engage with their board representative and Dr. Al Taylor, Interim Superintendent. There are three meetings remaining— the District V meeting tonight, and the District III (Monday) and District IV (Tuesday) meetings. All meetings begin at 6 p.m. and end at 8 p.m.

• April 24 – Dr. Tarece Johnson-Morgan (District V) at McClure Health Science HS

• April 28 – Steve Gasper (District III) at North Gwinnett HS

• April 29 – Dr. Adrienne Simmons (District IV) at South Gwinnett HS

Recordings of these meetings will be available on the GCPS TV webpage—vimeo.com/showcase/gcps-boe. Responses to questions will be posted to www.gcpsk12.org/board.

Certified Teacher and Paraprofessional Job Fair takes place at Discovery HS on Tuesday, April 29, 4–6 p.m. Teachers, paraprofessionals, speech language pathologists, and special education educators are invited to join us to discover how you can be part of shaping the next generation. Learn more at teamgcps.com

If your rising kindergartner will attend one of these elementary schools, you can apply to include them in the Dual Language Immersion program. Students learn in both English and another language, encouraging fluency in both. Learn more at a Rising Kindergartner Information Meeting.

During its regularly scheduled meeting on April 17, the Gwinnett Board of Education (BOE) approved the appointments of two new principals.

• GCPS honors stellar Senior Student Athletes
• GCPS students earn top spots at 2025 Lockheed Martin Code Quest
• GCPS students secure top recognition at state DECA conference

Get ready for an immersive experience into the world of law enforcement. This free week-long academy is exclusively for Gwinnett students who will be enrolled in grades 7 through 12 (as of August 2025). Whether your student is curious about the inner workings of public safety or eager to develop essential life skills, this program offers a unique, hands-on experience.

Session Dates:

Middle School: June 24 – 28

High School: July 8 – 12

If you know a student ready to join this adventure, encourage them to apply now. Space is limited, and the application deadline is May 2, 2025. For more details, visit GwinnettCounty.com/YPA. For any additional questions, please send an email to PDCommunityAffairs@GwinnettCounty.com.

• Board meeting and work session
• Connected (April 10)
• GCPS Links (April 17)
• News Releases
  
• Student Calendars
  
• And much more at www.gcpsk12.org!
  

• The next regular Board meeting is May 15. (Online, find the link to sign up for the public comment sections of the meeting.)
• Public hearings on the FY2026 Budget will take place on Thursday, May 8 and Thursday, May 15 at the J. Alvin Wilbanks Instructional Support Center.