Newsletter

Spring is Almost Here and the End of the School Year is Quickly Approaching!

It is hard to believe that it is already March! Where has the school year gone?

Thank you for being part of the planning process for the 2026-2027 school year at Cowan Road Middle School.Your input is valuable! If you were unable to attend and would like to give your suggestions and recommendations, please contact our school's parent liaison and/or complete the Spring 2026 Title I Parent Survey!

English Spring Parent Survey

Spanish Parent Spring Survey

The Griffin-Spalding County School System (GSCS) appreciates your willingness to share your input in an effort to improve the parent engagement activities at our school and in our school system. The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete and all of your answers will be confidential and anonymous. Only one survey should be completed per household. Thank you for participating!

Upcoming Events

March 3: DRC Beacon ELA Testing
March 4: DRC Beacon ELA Testing
March 4: CRMS Track @ Spalding High School-4:30 p.m.
March 5: DRC Beacon Math Testing
March 6: DRC Beacon Completion of Reading/Math Testing
March 7: Extended Learning March Madness- 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
March 9: Algebra: Concepts and Connections (8th Grade only)
March 10 & 11: Science and Social Studies Benchmarks (8th Grade only)
March 11: CRMS Track @ Griffin High School-4:30 p.m.
March 11: CRMS Soccer @ Kennedy Road
March 12: Math Night March Madness @ CRMS 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
March 14: Extended Learning March Madness-9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
March 16: CRMS Soccer vs. Carver Road
March 18: Band-LGPE (Large Group Performance Evaluation) @ Fairview Performance Art Center-Stockbridge @ 3:45 p.m.
March 18: CRMS Soccer vs. Rehoboth
March 19: CRMS Track @ Spalding High School-4:00 p.m.
March 19: CRMS Soccer vs Kennedy Road
March 21: Extended Learning March Madness-9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
March 24: Chorus-LGPE (Large Group Performance Evaluation)@Flat Creek Baptist Church-3:45 p.m.
March 25: CRMS Track @ Spalding High School-4:30 p.m.
March 25: CRMS Soccer @ Rehoboth
March 28: Extended Learning March Madness-9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
March 30: CRMS Soccer @ Carver Road
March 31: CRMS Track @ Griffin High School-4:30 p.m.

Literacy Tips for Pre-school Parents

Early Literacy Tips

Reading Tips for Parents of Preschoolers

12 Tips to Boost Early Literacy

Helping Your Child Become a Reader

Literacy Tips for Elementary Parents

Reading Tips for Parents

Parent Strategies for Improving Their Child's Reading and Writing

4 Reading Tips for Parents to Keep Kids Engaged

Tips for Middle School Parents

Reading Tips for Parents of Middle Schoolers

Helping Middle Schoolers Improve Their Reading

20 Ways to Keep Your Middle Schooler Interested in Reading

Tips for High School Parents

Literacy Tips for Parents of High School Students

Literacy Tips for Parents of Adolescents

GSCS Disttrict Parent Resource Center

Did you know that the Griffin-Spalding County School System also has a Parent Resource Center? Find hands on activities, books and brochures for your student in our District Parent Resource Center. The center is designed to provide educational resources for parents to help your student succeed academically. Parents can also find computers with internet access at the center. The best part is resources are FREE! You can find the Parent Resource Center located in the Parent Services Building, Room 121 on 234 E. Taylor Street, Griffin, GA 30224. If you would like more information or want to make an appointment, please contact LaJuana Love at lajuana.love@gscs.org.