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!

Lights On Afterschool highlights after-school care resources for families

Across GCPS, the third annual celebration of Lights on Afterschool was recognized on October 23. This event takes place each year, thanks to the partnership between the Office of Community Schools and the six approved after-school care agencies:

B2Anywhere
Camp Success Academy
Discover Afterschool Programs
GASP!
Right at School
YMCA of Metro Atlanta

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.

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.

charlotte hornets and atlanta hawks logos

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.