Summer Work, Lasting Impact

While our classrooms may be quiet this summer, the dollars of Gwinnett County taxpayers are hard at work supporting school facility improvement projects that are funded by the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (E-SPLOST).

During summer break, our GCPS construction and maintenance teams take full advantage of the opportunity to complete planned improvement projects without the potential for disruption to the learning environment. Read on for more details!

It's Graduation Season!

It's time for the Class of 2026 to make its way to the stage! The graduation schedule for all GCPS schools with a graduating class runs from Thursday, May 14 through Monday, May 25. Language translations for the graduation schedule are available. For all guests attending the ceremony in person, we recommend checking the venue website for any clear bag policies.

Please visit the Senior Spotlight page, and share photos of your graduating senior on social media using the hashtag #GCPSClassof2026. Our Senior Spotlight page includes:

2026 Spotlight: Highlighting the Accomplishments of This Year's Seniors
2026 Graduation Schedule
AP Capstone Diplomas and Certificates
Class of 2026 - Valedictorians and Salutatorians
2026 Outstanding Athletes
2026 CTAE Student of the Year

Norcross Cluster Innovation Showcase 2026

This Norcross Cluster event brought together students, families, schools, and community partners for a day filled with robotics, performances, technology projects, and hands-on learning. (video)

Riverside ES Kindergarten Market Day

Kindergarten Market Day at Riverside Elementary School brought economics to life as students worked, earned, shopped, and sold their way through a fun-filled classroom marketplace. (video)

Seckinger Senior Walk

The Seckinger High School Class of 2026 was the first group of students to walk their halls—and now, they become the first four-year cohort to graduate. (video)

GCPS applauds the contributions of 558 retirees

As the 2025–26 school year concludes, 558 veteran TeamGCPS educators and support staff members will mark their retirement from Gwinnett County Public Schools. In total, our 2025–26 retirees have contributed a collective 14,205 years of their lives to education, and a total of 11,804 years to Gwinnett students. In fact, 287 (51%) of our retirees have worked their entire careers—in the classroom, office, cafeteria, shop, or on the bus—in this school district. Among this year’s retirees, 210 have 30 or more years of service in education, 20 have invested 40 or more years in education, and one retiree has 46 years in education! Our retirees include one assistant superintendent; three cluster superintendents; seven principals; veteran central office leaders; many administrators, classroom teachers, counselors, custodial staff, media clerks and paraprofessionals, and a number of longtime support staff members.

Congratulations to our TeamGCPS Retirees!

Youth Police Academy applications open now!

Looking for a fun, week-long summer program for your middle or high schooler? The Gwinnett County Police Department is hosting its Youth Police Academy, where students get a real look at police work. This free program is exclusively for local teens who will be in grades 7 through 12 as of August 2026.

Students will do hands-on activities, make new friends, and take a deep dive behind the scenes in law enforcement. They'll also experience an exclusive field trip to meet some of the county's local first responders. Each session will take place Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Session Dates

Middle School: June 22–26

High School: July 6–10

During the week, students will learn CPR/AED, try out emergency vehicle operations, explore crime scene investigations, get a better understanding of internet safety, watch K9 demonstrations, and much more.

Space is limited, and the application deadline is May 29. Apply at GwinnettCounty.com/YPA. For any additional questions, please email PDCommunityAffairs@GwinnettCounty.com.

2026 Board Meetings and Updates

Mark Your Calendar to attend an upcoming Board Meeting, or watch it livestream. View the full 2026 meeting calendar on our website.

The next Board Work Session is Tuesday, June 16, beginning at 6 p.m.
The next regular Board Business meeting is Thursday, June 18, beginning at 7 p.m. (Online, find links to sign up for the public comment sections of the meeting .)
The second Public Budget Hearing will take place on Thursday, May 28 at 6 p.m.

You can email your School Board members, individually or as a group; or contact the Coordinator of Board Services at 678-301-6040 or by email at MySchoolBoard@gcpsk12.org.

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