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Happy National Mentoring Month! Throughout Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS), instructors are committed to providing well-rounded educational experiences that go above and beyond expectations
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Your connection to all things GCPS. This month's issue of GCPS Links highlights community and family resources, upcoming events, BOE updates, and recognizing our wonderful staff and students.
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A Lanier High School student’s video concept and production talent earned 1st place recognition and a MacBook Pro in the 2025 Heads Up Georgia Student Video Contest, sponsored by Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) and the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS).
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Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) is one of six school districts to receive grant funding from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation (AMBFF), in partnership with Atlanta United FC, the Atlanta Falcons, and PGA TOUR Superstore, totaling $6.3 million over three years to increase access to sports at the middle and high school level.
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Jordan Middle School learned how to “Rise-Up” this week during its 3rd annual Academic Pep Rally, hosted by Atlanta Falcons Tight End Kyle Pitts.
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More than 440 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) students have been honored for their world language proficiency by the state of Georgia.
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To sustain the legacy of the past in this exciting context, GCPS has developed a new strategic plan–Our Blueprint for the Future
Equity
Noun
education: the conditions under which each and every child receives what they need to develop to their full academic and social potential.