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Please participate in the Instructional Resources Public Review

Between Sept. 9 through Oct. 4, Gwinnett County Public Schools invites the public to participate in a review of Instructional Resources. The review, which includes proposed student and teacher resources for Language Arts and Social Studies, is happening at the J. Alvin Wilbanks Instructional Support Center (ISC). 

Parents, students, educators, community members… You are invited!

The Gwinnett County Board of Education and CEO/Superintendent J. Alvin Wilbanks join the administration, faculty, staff, and student body in cordially inviting you to attend the dedication of McClure Health Science High School, located at 3921 Club Drive in Duluth, on Sun., Sept. 29, at 2 p.m. Reception and tour to follow. Please RSVP to Rebecca_Montero@gwinnett.k12.ga.us or call (770) 806-7946.

Hit the links for our mentoring program

GCPS’ Community-Based Mentoring Program’s 10th Annual 
Golf Tournament ​​​​​​​is set for Monday, Oct. 14. Bear’s Best Atlanta Golf Course in Suwanee will host the event. The money raised will go toward college scholarships, resources, enrichment activities, and background-building experiences for students in the mentoring program. Registration for golfers is open through Sept. 27.

Nominate a teacher or school leader for the Teach On Project

Is there a talented teacher or phenomenal educational leader in your school community who deserves recognition? Nominate them for awards and recognition through The Teach On Project Awards (formerly the Atlanta Families’ Awards for Excellence in Education)! The deadline for nominations and applications is Sept. 30. 

Wanted: Career Connections exhibitors!

Looking for a way to give back to your community? Community members from across the career spectrum are needed for “show and tell” interviews and activities at the upcoming Career Connections event, set for Tues., Oct. 22. The event supports college- and career-readiness for the district’s College and Career Academy 8th graders. Learn more about how to get involved.

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Give to the Foundation that gives back to education

Image of GCPS Foundation Fund logoDid you know that the GCPS Foundation has awarded scholarships to almost 600 graduating seniors and has distributed more than 1,000 mini-grants to teachers to support local school projects? These are just a few examples of how the Foundation enriches and enhances education by providing resources that support teachers and learners. Learn more In addition, we team with Gwinnett Medical Center to educate and improve the health of Gwinnett County. Learn more

Volunteer at the JA Discovery Center at Gwinnett

Junior Achievement Discovery Center at Gwinnett pictureThe new Junior Achievement (JA) Discovery Center at Gwinnett is open for business! Staffed by JA volunteers—including parents and community members— the center provides hands-on experiences in financial literacy for more than 27,000 GCPS middle schoolers this year. Trained JA volunteers are critical to the success of this program. Share this opportunity with friends and family or consider volunteering yourself. Questions about volunteering at the JA center? Send an email to VolunteerGwinnett@georgia.ja.org.

Two-Time Winner of The Broad Prize


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GCPS has been a finalist for the prestigious Broad Prize three times (2009, 2010, and 2014) and is now a two-time winner (2010 and 2014). Gwinnett is the only previous winner to be named a finalist in its first year of eligibility. The system's combined Broad Prize winnings total $1.75 million in college scholarships for Gwinnett students. Learn more

The AKS: The Core of Teaching and Learning in GCPS


Academic Knowledge and Skills logoAnnually, Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) reviews its Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum. Through this process, GCPS has aligned the AKS to the state-adopted Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE).  Learn more

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"The Promise of Gwinnett” campaign is a means of focusing attention on the importance of public education, the role it plays in our nation, and the outstanding schools found right here in Gwinnett County. In addition the campaign focuses on the accomplishments of our students and the promise they hold for a bright future.  Visit the Promise of Gwinnett

A Message From J. Alvin Wilbanks, Superintendent

J. Alvin WilbanksGwinnett County Public Schools’ vision is to become a system of world-class schools, and our mission is to pursue excellence for each student. Our relentless focus on the vision and mission has led our school district to make great strides… however, there is still much to do. Learn more

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