Cowan Road Middle School

Today, over 500 GSCS middle and high school student-athletes attended the Beyond Self Athletes' Assembly. The Punchline Pastor taught them many important life lessons, including: "No apologies, just standards;" "You can't reach high places with low standards;" "Learn to say no with confidence" and to "Learn to change yourself before you cheat yourself."

GSCS is producing its first-ever district-wide musical! Auditions are open to all GSCS students in grades K–12. Auditions will be held this Saturday, August 16th. For more information, contact jennifer.wilson@gscs.org.

GSCS is excited to announce the District Literacy Kickoff, launching a new year of learning with a strong focus on reading! As part of our RISE (Read Inspire Succeed Everyday) reading initiative, student-athletes from across the district have showcased books to inspire younger readers and promote the importance of literacy both on and off the field. Join us as we celebrate a community-wide commitment to building strong readers and lifelong learners!

GSCS is excited to offer two upcoming virtual information sessions for families on Monday, August 25, about the Middle School Acceleration Pathway. These sessions will provide an overview of advanced opportunities available to students and help them plan for future success. Topics will include: Gifted/Honors Course Offerings; CTAE Pathways; Fine Arts Capstone Presentations & Academic Capstone Projects. There will be two session options: one in the morning and one in the evening, to accommodate different schedules. Families only need to attend one of the sessions.

CRMS is happy announce our Lady Panthers Softball Team, we are looking forward to an amazing season! Congratulations to each of you ladies #PremierPanthers

On July 28 & 29, GSCS teamed up with Wellstar EMS, Spalding County Fire, Spalding EMA, and Griffin-Fire Rescue to provide Cardiac Emergency Response training for teams from every school/campus in the district. Each team member received their CPR/AED certification and an invaluable experience in scenario-based drills. We aim to equip staff with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond decisively in emergency situations. Special thanks to Adam Marat, Glenn Polk, and Matthew Perry for their instrumental roles in these sessions.

2026 GSCS Fall Parent Survey - Your voice is needed! Help us make it a great year!

English Survey Link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NDQ9B3R

Spanish Survey Link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MM76X6F

Cowan Road Middle School will hold Softball Tryouts this upcoming Monday, August 4th @5PM-7PM. Students MUST have a current physical. Reach out to Coach Dennis or Coach Middleton if you have additional questions.

Today is Day One in the District! Thank you to all of the Partners In Education, volunteers and community members who welcomed back our students and staff this morning. We had over 260 volunteer greeters representing over 55 businesses, organizations, civic groups, municipalities and churches! We are off to a successful 2025-2026 school year! Thank you for supporting GSCS! #GSCSDayOne2025

Tomorrow is GSCS Day One in the District! Use this link https://boothpics.com/booth/0coy8l tomorrow to show us your Day One smiles with our virtual Day One in the District photo booth!

For the 2025-2026 school year, all GSCS middle and high schools will continue implementing a clear bookbag policy. The entire bookbag should be transparent, clear plastic or see-through mesh, allowing the contents inside the bookbag to be known. Small purses (that are not clear) are allowed but should be smaller than 5 inches by 9 inches. Lunch boxes that are not clear are also allowed but should only be used to transport lunch.

As we prepare to begin the 2025-2026 school year, the safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our top priority. The Griffin-Spalding County School System (GSCS) is committed to creating a secure and supportive environment in all of our schools. We are implementing several important safety enhancements across our district.

Classroom Emergency Bags:
All classrooms in GSCS will be equipped with a standard emergency Go-Kit to help ensure staff are prepared in case of an emergency.

Security Monitors in Elementary Schools:
Beginning this school year, all elementary schools will have Security Monitors provided by Synergy Security Services. They will work closely with our staff to maintain a safe school environment.

Open Gate Metal Detectors in Middle and High Schools:
To enhance school safety, we will be using Open Gate Metal Detectors in all our middle and high schools. These devices will replace the previous Evolv system and are designed to improve efficiency. All students will be screened using the Open Gate system upon arrival on campus.

Increased School Resource Officer Presence:
Each high school in our district will now be staffed with two School Resource Officers (SROs). These officers play a critical role in promoting safety, building relationships with students and responding swiftly to any security concerns that may occur.

We appreciate your support and cooperation as we take these steps to ensure a safe learning environment for every student.

The Flight is continuing to board here at CRMS!

On July 24, the Griffin-Spalding County School System (GSCS) Back to School Celebration brought all 1400+ staff together for a motivational kick-off to the 2025-26 school year at Oak Hill Church. Read the news release at https://5il.co/3mkym

Our CRMS Cheerleaders proudly participated in @topchurchlive ’s Back to School Bash! We’re extremely proud of these young ladies for showing Premier Pride, integrity, and character giving back and serving as true pillars in our community.Kudos to Coach Richards and Coach Scott for continuing to carry the torch!

Countdown almost Complete: All Engines Ready for Panther Takeoff! 🐾

Where Every Panther Paw Print Leads to Greater Heights! 🐾

Taking Flight with Pride, Power, and Purpose!