Grayson Elementary School
Principal: Chris W. Brown
460 Grayson Parkway, Grayson, GA 30017
School Highlights
The following school highlights showcase how Grayson Elementary School is fulfilling Gwinnett County Public School's four strategic priorities of Empathy, Equity, Effectiveness, and Excellence. Visit the School Profile Dashboard to find more detailed data on our school.
- Grayson Elementary school was awarded a $8989 grant from Walton EMC for supplemental Non-Fiction reading materials and resources to support all students.
- Grayson Elementary school was awarded grants and gifts from the Grayson Masonic Lodge No. 549, Grayson Elementary PTA, and local business partners for additional books for our school's book vending machine.
- Grayson Elementary School provided many opportunities to develop, support and extend student learning and participation through Enrichment Clubs, Literacy Night, PBIS Night, Fine Arts Night, Chorus Programs, Before- and After-School Tutoring, Enrichment Saturdays, High School student mentoring program, small-group counseling, student conferences, and many individual support resources.
- Grayson Elementary School was recognized as a Taking Action Green & Healthy School in the Environmental Achievement Awards sponsored by Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful.
- We offered students many opportunities to learn through our Special Area classes. These classes supported student learning across all areas of the curriculum with “specials” in music, art, drama, physical education, health, science enrichment, technology, and math enrichment.
- Student leadership opportunities continued with the Leadership Academy, Peer Helpers, Ram Buddies, Recycling Rams, GETV Broadcast Team, Environmental Team, and Student Council.
- Grayson’s students, staff, and community members gave generously to many fundraising efforts and community service projects including United Way, Relay for Life, the American Red Cross, and our local school Care Team.
- Students had the opportunity to earn special honors and recognition through several programs, including Citizen of the Week, Student of the Month Breakfast, and recognition for increased attendance and meeting achievement goals.
- For students needing additional support to master the Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum, we offered a variety of interventions, including the Response to Intervention (RTI) Program, Academic Study Support, small-group counseling, student conferences, additional skill-building specials classes, Saturday Learning Opportunities, and many individual support resources.
- The PTA sponsored many events throughout the year, including 5th Grade Celebrations, Reflections, Red and Blue Ribbon Weeks, Anti-Bullying Week, Father/Daughter and Mother/Son Celebrations, and other events to support the Grayson Elementary community. We held our annual "International Night" where students, families and staff members celebrated and highlighted our rich cultural diversity.
- Grayson Elementary School was recognized by the Georgia Department of Education with Operational status for its implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) in the last school year. PBIS encourages positive behaviors with recognition for students who exhibit appropriate school conduct.
- In conjunction with the Grayson Cycling Club, Grayson Elementary School was able to continue with the operation of our spa like "Wellness Room" for staff members to improve employees' mental health and promote rest and relaxation.