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Phone: (678) 635-3800

• Young Person's Concert: March 6
• LS Book Character Parade: March 6 at 10:15 (breezeway)
• School Holiday: March 9 (Layla Day)
• ACT Testing: March 11
• Grandparents Day: March 13
• GWA Casino Night Gala: March 14
• Jr./Sr. Prom: March 21
• GWA Musical - The Addams Family: March 27-29

CLICK HERE to access the GWA website calendar

Special thanks to the GWA family who placed the winning bid at last year's Gala for the additional school holiday! Enjoy your three-day weekend, Bulldogs!

A total of 41 students in GWA’s Classes of 2026 and 2027 have been selected by the College Board for one or more National Recognition Awards, including the School Recognition Award, Rural & Small Town Award, and First Generation Award. CLICK HERE for the complete list.

Students earned this distinction by scoring in the top 10% of GWA’s PSAT results or by earning a score of 3 or higher on two or more AP exams by the end of 10th grade, while also maintaining a minimum 3.3 GPA.

We are incredibly proud of these students and their hard work, dedication, and academic achievement.

The ASL 3 class, as a part of their Intro to Interpreting unit, set up a video relay call center simulation. Using our Google classroom’s video link and students' phones they set up a VRS call center in Mrs. Gahan’s classroom.

The class then divided up into groups of three, a “Deaf client,” a “hearing client,” and a VRS interpreter. The Deaf client had to come up with a scenario for why they were making the call, for example, “I’m calling my dentist office to change my appointment from Monday to next week,” they then used the video link to the interpreter to place the call to the hearing client.

The groups rotated each role, and everyone got a chance to experience what it was like to be a VRS interpreter. They did a fantastic job, Mrs. G was impressed!

Mrs. Fulmer’s fourth-grade science class recently explored how tornadoes form through a hands-on experiment as part of their weather unit. Students created their own “tornadoes” using two plastic bottles connected at the top and partially filled with water.

When the bottles were flipped and spun in a fast circular motion, the water began to swirl, forming a spinning vortex that resembled a real tornado. To make the vortex easier to see, students added a drop of dish soap, which reduced the water’s surface tension and helped the tornado shape form more clearly.

This engaging activity allowed students to observe how rotating motion can create a vortex, helping them better understand how powerful spinning air can produce tornadoes in severe weather.

In STEM class, GWA students in grades K–5 continue learning what it means to be a good scientist while practicing how to use a variety of scientific tools. This week, students explored two different types of balances used to measure mass.

First, students used a simple pan balance to measure different rocks by placing a rock on one side and adding weights to the other side until both sides balanced evenly. They also had the opportunity to try a more advanced triple beam balance, carefully sliding the attached weights along the beams until the pointer aligned with zero.

This hands-on experience helped students develop important measurement skills while gaining a better understanding of how scientists use tools to observe and collect data.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening at our Casino Night Gala, featuring thrilling casino-style games, a delicious catered dinner, and an atmosphere full of fun, flair, and friendly competition. Guests will enjoy an elevated night out while supporting a great cause. The event includes both a Silent Auction and a Live Auction.

The Silent Auction is open to everyone - whether you’re attending in person or participating remotely - so all can join in the excitement. The link for the Silent Auction will be shared on our social media accounts and gwa.com on Sunday, March 8. Our Live Auction will take place during the event and features exclusive, must-have items and experiences. Bidding on live items is available to guests in attendance only, making it a highlight of the night you won’t want to miss. From one-of-kind items, sports memorabilia, exciting getaways, and experiences - there is something for everyone, including:

• Guitar signed by Taylor Swift
• Jersey signed by Kobe Bryant
• Las Vegas trip for two
• Reserved seating for graduation
• Handmade grade projects
• Guided fishing tour
• Beach and mountain getaways
• And so much more!

Sign-ups open Tuesday, March 10 for our Boosterthon fundraiser supporting playground improvements at George Walton Academy.

• Register at mybooster.com
• Lower and middle students only
• School-wide Incentive: If 50% of students register by March 27, every student will receive a Great Wolf Lodge Day Pass.
• Let’s work together to hit 50%!

This unique opportunity is open to rising junior and senior high school students from Walton County, offering an immersive experience into the world of healthcare. The Summer 2026 session will be held on Monday, June 22, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is limited to 30 students. Please CLICK HERE for the application and requirements. The application deadline is Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

Literacy is a foundation for both individual success and community well-being. In Walton County, only around 43% of third-grade students are proficient in English Language Arts, meaning more than half are still developing essential reading skills that help them succeed in school and beyond. Books for Keeps helps to lessen this gap by providing books for children to read outside of school, exponentially increasing literacy rates. The Interact Club will be running a new and gently-used book drive from 2/10 - 3/16. By expanding access to books, tutoring, and family literacy programs, Walton County can help more children and adults build stronger reading skills, supporting lifelong learning, economic opportunity, and a more vibrant community for everyone

The Scholastic BOOK FAIR is coming to GWA: March 12 - March 20, 2026! Middle School Day will be the last day on Friday (March 20).

Parents are welcomed to come shop with their children from 7:30 - 8 a.m OR 9 - 10:30 a.m. daily. Each class will be shopping during their scheduled library rotation class time. Book fair will be closed daily during carpool time from 2:30 - 3 p.m.

If you would like to preview the book fair, please see the link below for our school home page! Create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds!

Start here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/georgewaltonacademy ​

*Please note that left over e Wallet funds are DO NOT transfer to future book fairs. The eWallet expires after each fair-- the remaining balance is moved to an e-gift card only to be spent on the scholastic website.*

Please consider volunteering to help kids shop during the book fair. The sign up genius is linked HERE.

Our fifth-grade Bullpup Band and sixth-grade Jr. Bulldog Band present the Annual Young Person's Concert. They will be performing for the lower school and anyone else who can attend. The concert will be in the Lower School Gym, Friday, March 6, starting at 9 a.m. to about 9:30 a.m. Come cheer on our fantastic young musicians!

Congratulations to our girls' and boys' varsity soccer teams on their exciting 4-0 wins over LCA on Tuesday night! Good luck to both teams as they head to Athens on Friday night to face ACS.

The GWA Girls Varsity Basketball team, led by Head Coach Lori Hines and Asst. Coach Grace Martin, wrapped up an outstanding season with an 18–5 record, finishing Region Runner-Up and 3rd in the State.

This year also marked the program’s fourth consecutive Final Four appearance (2023, 2024, 2025, 2026) — an incredible achievement that means our seniors advanced to the Final Four every single year of their high school careers.

During their four seasons, the seniors helped lead the Lady Bulldogs to:

• 2023 State Championship

• 2024 State Runner-Up

• Four straight Final Four appearances

• 79–21 overall record

We celebrate our outstanding seniors:

Lora Kate Malcom, Annalise Digby, Leah Lumpkin, and Taylor Kelly.

Additional honors this season include All-Region and All-State recognition for juniors Kenzie Johnson and Kennedie Cooper. Both Lora Kate and Coach Hines have been selected to participate in Saturday’s GIAA All-Star game.

Congratulations to the Lady Bulldogs on another remarkable season!

On Monday, GWA girls’ tennis won 3-2 against Parkview. Parker Wilson and Madison Sieg got the first point at number two doubles, Delia Gill won 6-1 7-6 at 1 singles and Brooklyn Concepcion clinched the meet at 2 singles winning 7-6 6-7 10-8 on a super tie breaker. They followed up with a 3-2 (Region) win over LCA on Tuesday! Congratulations, Lady Dawgs