GCPS LINKS
- Superintendent Search- We want to hear from YOU!
- Who pays the E-SPLOST one-cent tax?
- National Arts in Education Week
- Free eye exams
- Library Media Month
- AKS review
Superintendent Search Meeting in your District
We want your input! In September, each Board of Education member will host a gathering in their district, with conversations led by the Alma Advisory Group. These meetings are open to everyone in the GCPS community. The gathering will begin with a short overview of the superintendent search process, followed by small-group discussions where every voice can be heard. All meetings are from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Tuesday, September 16 — Mr. Steve Gasper, District III, North Gwinnett High School
- Wednesday, September 17 — Mr. Steven B. Knudsen, District II, Mill Creek High School
- Monday, September 22 — Ms. Rachel Ruffin Stone, District I, Grayson High School
- Tuesday, September 23 — Dr. Adrienne Simmons, 2025 Chair, District IV, Shiloh High School
- Wednesday, September 24 — Dr. Tarece Johnson-Morgan, 2025 Vice Chair, District V, Meadowcreek High School
To make participation easier for families, interpretation and childcare will be provided at every meeting. If you plan to attend a meeting, please register and learn more about the search process on our website at www.gcpsk12.org/supt-search.
Who pays the one-cent sales tax?
A common question about E-SPLOST:
“Who pays the one-cent sales tax?”
The answer: Anyone who makes a purchase or does business in Gwinnett County contributes one penny of every dollar spent to fund our capital needs, regardless of whether they live in Gwinnett or are just visiting the county. This includes purchases made by people who come into Gwinnett County for concerts, sporting events, expositions, and retail shopping.
E-SPLOST has been in place in Gwinnett County since 1997. Voters are being asked to renew E-SPLOST to continue supporting the GCPS Capital Plan. Visit our website for more details on our Capital Plan and for more information about how we use E-SPLOST funds in GCPS.
National Arts in Education Week
As we prepare to celebrate National Arts in Education Week (September 8-13), take a look at how our students are engaging with Fine Arts! Find school events, calendars, and links to the district's Fine Arts social media platforms. With activities happening in dance, music, theatre, and visual arts, our talented students are making their creative mark in every school and level. Families and community members are welcome to attend and support our students! You can follow GCPS Fine Arts on Instagram (@gcpsfinearts) and Facebook (@GCPSFineArts).
Free eye exams and glasses for Gwinnett students
Gwinnett County is providing free eye exams and prescription glasses to children (age 5-18) at Gwinnett County parks and community resource centers between September and December. Appointments are required for each child. Email questions to georgia@visiontolearn.org. Book your appointment today!
September is Library Media Month!
From free English classes, author talks, and programs for all ages, there’s something for everyone at the Gwinnett County Public Library.
- Celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birthday at the upcoming screening of Becoming Jane.
- Learn historical dance and enjoy a performance from Atlantic Historic Dance on September 17.
- Attention Percy Jackson fans! Authors Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro will talk about their new book on September 27.
Download the ParentSquare App
ParentSquare provides a safe way for district administrators, school principals, teachers, staff, and parents to receive and send information, such as:
- Weather-related closings & delays
- School and class information
- Share pictures and files
- See calendar items
- Upcoming class activities
Looking Ahead: Future Student Calendars – Your Feedback is Needed!
Gwinnett County Public Schools is preparing to launch a calendar feedback survey to gather community input on school calendars for the 2026–27 and 2027–28 school years.
What to Expect:
- Families, staff, students in grades 6–12, and community members will have the opportunity to share feedback on the calendar features they value most.
- The survey will open on September 8, 2025. Keep an eye on your inbox and ParentSquare app for the calendar survey link.
- Students, families, and staff will have through October 8, 2025, to respond.
GCPS will make the final decision on the school calendar, considering community feedback alongside state laws, district policies, instructional needs, and operational requirements.
Annual AKS review runs through September 25
Gwinnett County Public Schools invites GCPS families, Gwinnett County residents, students, and GCPS staff members to participate in the school district’s review of the Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum September 2 through September 25. The public may review proposed standards online, offering feedback on AKS that have been developed to align the curriculum with the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) and/or Georgia Performance Standards (GPS). Please visit this link for a list of the courses with AKS under review. To review the AKS and provide feedback, please use this link. Comments will be accepted through Thursday, September 25.