GCPS LINKS
November 6, 2025
In this issue...
- Teacher of the Year Semifinalists
- South Gwinnett Trunk or Treat
- National Teen Driver Safety Week
- Gwinnett Board of Education Meetings November 11 and 12
- School Bus Road-e-o Showcases Skill, Safety, and Teamwork
- GCPS and Community Partners unite to help Families in Need
GCPS Highlights
Thank you, Gwinnett voters! With your support, GCPS can continue building safe, modern schools and classrooms across the county. Your vote helps shape the future for every student. We are grateful for your engagement and support of our students and schools. We anticipate certified results by the end of the week.
We’re proud to serve a community that cares about the future of education in Gwinnett. Stay tuned for what’s next with our Capital Plan through upcoming board meeting presentations, newsletters, and our website!
Meet the Semifinalists for 2027 Gwinnett County Teacher of the Year!
Lights On Afterschool highlights after-school care resources for families
- B2Anywhere
- Camp Success Academy
- Discover Afterschool Programs
- GASP!
- Right at School
- YMCA of Metro Atlanta
There's more to know about what's happening in our schools:
Student Spotlight & Voices
Game Over: Students get a CRASH-course in safe driving during National Teen Driver Safety Week
During National Teen Driver Safety Week, many students in high schools across Gwinnett gained a lesson in safe driving and an understanding of the meaning of “game over.”
Upcoming Events & Important Dates
Veterans Day is November 11
On Tuesday, November 11, the GCPS community honors military veterans of the United States Armed Forces.
National School Psychology Week
GCPS recognizes National School Psychology Week, November 3–7, and celebrates the role of the 75 school psychologists within our schools.
School Guard Crossing Appreciation Week
Georgia School Crossing Guard Appreciation Week is November 9-15. Learn more about school crossing safety here.
Gwinnett Board of Education (BOE) Meetings November 11 and 12
2026 Redistricting on November 11
There will be a public hearing on redistricting affecting the Archer, Dacula, and Grayson clusters at 6:30 p.m. on November 11 at the J. Alvin Wilbanks Instructional Support Center (ISC).
Superintendent Search Special Called Meeting on November 12
The BOE will hold a Special Called Meeting on Wednesday, November 12, from 5:30–8 p.m. at the ISC. The Board will receive and review the Phase 1 Community Engagement Findings and the proposed Leadership Profile.
Staff Recognition
Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement includes Team GCPS staff nominees for Hidden Hero awards
GCPS recognizes the following Team GCPS staff members who have been nominated for the Hidden Hero Award:
Tyson Randolph of Grace Snell Middle School
Amy Crow Wildey of Peachtree Ridge High School
Julia Camerdo of Pinckneyville Middle School
Jean-Louis Pondo of Pinckneyville Middle School
Heather Murphy of Stripling Elementary School
Voting closes on November 21, 2025 at 5 p.m. Winners will be announced December 1, 2025.
GCPS School Bus Road-e-o Showcases Skill, Safety, and Teamwork
The 2025 GCPS School Bus Road-e-o event was held on Friday, October 17. This high-energy competition showcased some of the district’s most talented drivers and monitors. The winners of this year’s event were, in the Special Needs category, Lisa Dekranes and Deborah Goldner of Zone 080 taking 1st place, and 2nd place going to Ashley Bryan-Ford and Karolyna Price from Zone 080. In the Regular Education category, Victoria Gunn of Zone 06G secured 1st place, while 2nd place was awarded to Daniel Brant of Zone 079.
GCPS Honors Bus Driver Appreciation Day, National School Bus Safety Week
On Monday, October 20, GCPS observed Bus Driver Appreciation Day, recognizing the team of over 1,590 bus drivers and 190 monitors who safely transport more than 133,000 students to and from school each day.
Family and Community Resources
GCPS and Community Partners unite to help Families in Need
In light of the recent reduction in SNAP benefits and uncertainty about the status, Gwinnett County Public Schools is stepping up to support families in need. Learn more about available resources in our community.
Hawks vs. Hornets to benefit the GCPS Foundation
Join GCPS at State Farm Arena on Sunday, November 23, at 6 p.m. as the Atlanta Hawks take on the Charlotte Hornets. Each ticket includes $10 worth of food and beverage credit that can be used at the concession stands inside the arena the night of the game. A portion of each ticket purchased through this offer will benefit the Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation. Purchase your tickets here.
For groups of 10 or more, or for tickets to a different game, please contact Ryan Coller at ryan.coller@hawks.com or at 404-878-3714. Ticket prices and availability are subject to change, so order your tickets today! Tickets are mobile only.
How to Get Involved
GCPS seeks community input on instructional resources for Personal Safety
GCPS invites families, students, staff, and community members to provide feedback on instructional resources that have been proposed for the new Personal Safety curriculum. The review runs through Friday, November 21. Please visit this link to begin the review.
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.
The next regular Board meeting is November 20. (Online, find links to sign up for the public comment sections of the meeting.)
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In Case You Missed It...
- GCPS Links October 23
- Connected October 30