May 1st is School Lunch Hero Day! Join us along with schools across the country in recognizing the vital role these team members play every day—nourishing students, supporting learning, and making a difference for every child who walks through the cafeteria doors. Thank you, GSCS Nutrition Staff, for all that you do!
Welcome to the final month of school! 🎉
We’ve had such a wonderful year here at Cowan Road Elementary School, and we’re so proud of all our students.
Be sure to check out the important upcoming events as we wrap up the school year—there’s a lot to celebrate!
Wishing everyone a fun, safe, and sunny summer! ☀️📚
Please click here to see our newsletter! May Newsletter
Today is National School Principals’ Day! School principals play a vital role in shaping the educational environment for students, teachers, and communities. Principals manage everything from supporting teachers and engaging with students to handling administrative responsibilities and fostering a positive school culture. Thank you, GSCS Principals, for your hard work, dedication and leadership!
It’s Dairy Queen Spirit Night!
Need a dinner plan? Or just craving something sweet? Stop by the Dairy Queen on Taylor Street tonight from 4–8 PM and mention you’re supporting our school!
A percentage of all sales will be given back to help support our students and staff. We appreciate you!
#WalkTheWalk #DairyQueenSpiritNight
Need a dinner plan? Or just craving something sweet? Stop by the Dairy Queen on Taylor Street tonight from 4–8 PM and mention you’re supporting our school!
A percentage of all sales will be given back to help support our students and staff. We appreciate you!
#WalkTheWalk #DairyQueenSpiritNight
Bus Driver Appreciation! 🚌
We celebrate the incredible individuals who safely transport our students each and every day. Rain or shine, early mornings and long afternoons, our bus drivers show up with patience, care, and dedication—often greeting students with a smile and sending them off with encouragement.
Thank you for being the first friendly face in the morning and the last goodbye in the afternoon. You play such an important role in our students’ lives, and we are so grateful for all that you do!
Be sure to thank a bus driver today!
#WalkTheWalk #DriveTheDrive
Families, we need your help!
Please help your 3rd and 5th grade students be ready for Milestones testing tomorrow!
Make sure they:
*Get to bed on time for a good night’s sleep
*Wake up with a positive attitude
*Arrive at school on time (in the building by 7:45 AM!)
*Enjoy a good breakfast to fuel their brains
Most importantly, remind them:
They have been working hard and preparing for this ALL year! Send them off with encouragement, confidence, and a big smile—we know they are ready to shine!
#WalkTheWalk #ShowWhatYouKnow
Today is National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Let's honor and celebrate our school bus drivers, who ensure the safe transportation of students to and from school. Thank you, GSCS Bus Drivers, for taking care of our precious cargo! Be sure to thank your bus driver! #THANKYOUBUSDRIVERS
GSCS May Parent University: Grade Level Transition - Thursday, May 7, at 5 p.m. in the GSCS Parent Resource Center. RSVP: https://forms.gle/w5ResdgpXUZvxgeQ9
DON'T FORGET! The GSCS Job Fair is this Saturday, May 2, from 9:30-11 a.m. in the South Cafeteria. Use the QR code to register!
What a day! The 2026 Elementary School Spring Basketball Showdown was held today at Spalding High, and out of eight competing schools, our Cowan Road Colt All-Stars brought home FIRST PLACE!
We are incredibly proud of our students, coaches, and staff who made this event such a success. Way to go, Colts—congratulations to all!
#WalkTheWalk #BasketballAllStar #GSCSElemChamps
Mrs. Black’s 1st grade class has officially become a group of published author-illustrators! Studentw worked hard to research zoo animals, write, and illustrate their very own class book, and the results are absolutely adorable.
These young creators are bursting with pride, and we couldn’t be more impressed with their creativity, dedication, and imagination. Way to go, 1st grade authors! #WalkTheWalk #LeadersAreReadersAndWriters
Testing workshop day is here!! Please come join us in the Library from 5-6 with Ms.Reid to receive some helpful insight of the GA. Milestones and what you can do at home to help prepare your students to succeed
Dear Families,
Our Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) testing for students in grades 3–5 will begin next week. A letter with important details has been shared on our social media page.
Please take a moment to read through the information, which includes testing dates, times, and helpful tips to support your child in being prepared and confident.
We appreciate your partnership in helping our students do their very best!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Our Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) testing for students in grades 3–5 will begin next week. A letter with important details has been shared on our social media page.
Please take a moment to read through the information, which includes testing dates, times, and helpful tips to support your child in being prepared and confident.
We appreciate your partnership in helping our students do their very best!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
We’re celebrating two of the very best—Mrs. Tasha and Mrs. Christy—for Administrative Assistant’s Day! If you have called our school or come in the front office, you have talked to at least one of these ladies.
From the front office to behind the scenes, these ladies keep our school running smoothly every single day. They go above and beyond to support our students, families, and staff (and often long after the final bell rings!).
We loved treating them to a delicious Milltown Gourmet lunch and beautiful flowers from our admin team and Carver Road Baptist as a small thank-you for all they do.
We are so grateful for you both—our school is better because of you! #WalkTheWalk
From the front office to behind the scenes, these ladies keep our school running smoothly every single day. They go above and beyond to support our students, families, and staff (and often long after the final bell rings!).
We loved treating them to a delicious Milltown Gourmet lunch and beautiful flowers from our admin team and Carver Road Baptist as a small thank-you for all they do.
We are so grateful for you both—our school is better because of you! #WalkTheWalk
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to all the amazing individuals who keep our schools, departments and offices running smoothly! Your contributions are invaluable. Thank you for your hard work and dedication!
Come support our students and coaches!!
RESA Teacher Recruitment Fair - Saturday, April 25 - Join us for a certified teacher recruitment fair for the 2026-2027 school year and explore opportunities to grow your skills and make a difference in education. Register at: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=9tRcIaRdOEGA-JU3E5xG3u2uuEPY87xCnaSDGo3z4mVUM0RITkk0Q1lJSVFQQVRYSEVLSzZRRTFVNS4u
It's Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week! Let’s take time to recognize the incredible people who make our GSCS Elementary After-School Program meaningful for hundreds of students. Thanks to these professionals who help with homework, lead fun projects/activities & more!
Today we’re celebrating our incredible School Librarian/Media Specialist, Mrs. Baker!
She does so much more than keep our library running—she supports progress monitoring, serves on the testing team, leads extended learning, organizes Literacy Days, coaches our Reading Bowl team, runs the Spelling Bee, troubleshoots endless technology and Chromebook issues, and somehow still manages to check in and out a million books a day AND reshelve them all!
She’s also the creative force behind most of our social media posts (but not this one).
We are so grateful for the heart, dedication, and energy she pours into our school every single day. Today, we were proud to celebrate her with lunch, gifts, and sweet cards from our students.
Thank you, Mrs. Baker, for everything you do to support our students and staff—you truly make a difference!
#WalkTheWalk
She does so much more than keep our library running—she supports progress monitoring, serves on the testing team, leads extended learning, organizes Literacy Days, coaches our Reading Bowl team, runs the Spelling Bee, troubleshoots endless technology and Chromebook issues, and somehow still manages to check in and out a million books a day AND reshelve them all!
She’s also the creative force behind most of our social media posts (but not this one).
We are so grateful for the heart, dedication, and energy she pours into our school every single day. Today, we were proud to celebrate her with lunch, gifts, and sweet cards from our students.
Thank you, Mrs. Baker, for everything you do to support our students and staff—you truly make a difference!
#WalkTheWalk
🌟 Calling All 3rd–5th Grade Families! 🌟
📚 You’re Invited to a Milestones Workshop!
Come join us for a friendly and informative session where we’ll break down everything you need to know about the Milestones Assessment—what it is, how it works, and how you can support your child’s success.
👩🏫 Meet & Connect
Spend time with our Assistant Principal, Ms. Reid, and get your questions answered in a welcoming, supportive environment.
💡 Why Attend?
• Learn what to expect on the test
• Get helpful tips to support your child
• Ask questions and feel more confident
📚 You’re Invited to a Milestones Workshop!
Come join us for a friendly and informative session where we’ll break down everything you need to know about the Milestones Assessment—what it is, how it works, and how you can support your child’s success.
👩🏫 Meet & Connect
Spend time with our Assistant Principal, Ms. Reid, and get your questions answered in a welcoming, supportive environment.
💡 Why Attend?
• Learn what to expect on the test
• Get helpful tips to support your child
• Ask questions and feel more confident
