News Releases









News Releases

Gwinnett County Public Schools is a dynamic, fast-paced school system. In order to share news and information with parents and the community, GCPS routinely sends out news releases to the metro-Atlanta news media.



01/09/2009
80 Gwinnett students to compete in 2009 spelling bee (pdf)
01/09/2009
Gwinnett BOE names eight school leaders (pdf)
01/08/2009
Gwinnett students and parents invited to explore Grayson High Technical Education Program (pdf)
01/07/2009
Gwinnett’s Teacher of the Year earns national honor (pdf)
12/19/2008
GCPS names 28 educators for "Quality-Plus Leader Academy, Aspiring Principal Program" (pdf)
12/17/2008
Gwinnett educators complete prestigious Academy program (pdf)
12/16/2008
Meadowcreek High student earns 1st place in state culinary competition (pdf)
12/15/2008
Gwinnett School Board names nine school principals (pdf)
12/05/2008
Gwinnett student artwork on display, selected pieces included in national exhibit for national competition (pdf)
12/02/2008
Parkview High JROTC cadet ranked among tops in nation (pdf)
11/24/2008
Collins Hill High teacher earns national recognition for coaching success (pdf)
11/21/2008
Gwinnett’s Brookwood High named a Georgia School of Excellence (pdf)
11/20/2008
64 Gwinnett student entries garner wins at International Media Festival (pdf)
11/19/2008
23 Gwinnett schools recognized for outstanding performance with state awards (pdf)
11/18/2008
More than 1,500 Gwinnett students designated as AP scholars for college-level achievement (pdf)
11/14/2008
Willis to lead Fort Daniel Elementary (pdf)
11/14/2008
Gwinnett 11th graders improve already high marks on Georgia High School Writing Test (pdf)
11/12/2008
Maxwell High to hold Open House: Maxwell High School of Technology launches “Aircraft Flight Operations” course (pdf)
11/10/2008
Governor Perdue honors Parkview High for SAT progress (pdf)
11/07/2008
Gwinnett selects its 2009 Teacher of the Year: Trickum Middle’s Aimée Burgamy (pdf)
10/28/2008
Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology: Registration for 2009-10 freshman class begins Nov. 1 (pdf)
10/22/2008
Gwinnett invites teachers to join Georgia’s largest and best school district (pdf)
10/20/2008
Dedication ceremonies set for five new facilities (pdf)
10/16/2008
Gwinnett’s Meadowcreek High hosts full day program for college readiness (pdf)
10/16/2008
Six Gwinnett teachers named finalists for educator top honor (pdf)
10/15/2008
Five Forks Middle, Trickum Middle, North Gwinnett High: Gwinnett Fine Arts program well-represented in Georgia Art Education Association Awards Program (pdf)
10/13/2008
Lovin ES, South Gwinnett HS, and Susan Stripling ES Gwinnett names principals for three schools (pdf)
10/07/2008
Gwinnett teacher at Nesbit Elementary recognized by national educator association (pdf)
10/06/2008
Gwinnett parents and community members invited to participate in annual review of GCPS curriculum (pdf)
10/06/2008
Georgia DOE names 22 Gwinnett schools as “Georgia Title I Distinguished Schools” (pdf)
10/01/2008
20 Gwinnett educators take step closer to Gwinnett Teacher of the Year title (pdf)
10/01/2008
Gwinnett students learn about public service through districtwide “Great Days of Service” project (pdf)
09/30/2008
Gwinnett students invite community members to help them “Read for the Record” (pdf)
09/29/2008
GCPS to work with community on review of instructional materials: science, health and physical education, mathematics, and reading intervention (pdf)
09/29/2008
96 percent of Gwinnett schools make AYP: Alcova Elementary and Snellville Middle make AYP (pdf)
09/24/2008
PSAT scores qualify nine Gwinnett seniors for National Achievement Scholarship Program (pdf)
09/23/2008
Queen Elizabeth II invites Mill Creek High students, representative to make official invitation during October 3 ceremony (pdf)
09/19/2008
Julianne Chambliss to visit one of the healthiest schools in the nation: Gwinnett’s W.C. Britt Elementary (pdf)
09/17/2008
Berkmar Cluster parents invited to learn more about their child’s Title I school (pdf)
09/16/2008
More than 100 Gwinnett educators honored by colleagues, selection process for GCPS Teacher of the Year begins (pdf)
09/15/2008
Georgia PTA honors Gwinnett with 20 awards (pdf)
09/15/2008
Nearly 50 Gwinnett students up for $35 million in scholarships (pdf)
09/15/2008
Gwinnett educator to be featured on national TV program (pdf)
09/10/2008
Parkview High’s Datta Roy achieves perfection on college entrance exam (pdf)
09/09/2008
Nine Gwinnett schools earn Distinguished Achievement Awards (pdf)
09/05/2008
"Parentvision" premiers on GCPS TV (pdf)
09/03/2008
Three Gwinnett school media centers named “Exemplary Media Centers” by Georgia DOE (pdf)
09/02/2008
Maxwell High School of Technology to hold Open House (pdf)
08/27/2008
Parkview High designated a Naval Honors School (pdf)
08/26/2008
GCPS’ 2008 SAT test-takers top state, national averages on SAT (pdf)
08/25/2008
Grant to allow for additional resources in Gwinnett’s driver’s education program (pdf)
08/18/2008
Gwinnett honored with three state counseling awards (pdf)
08/15/2008
Gwinnett’s Green named “Outstanding Educator” by Georgia Association of Educational Leaders (pdf)
08/13/2008
Gwinnett ACT scores set new record, topping state and national averages (pdf)
08/12/2008
AYP transfer request process completed (pdf)
08/09/2008
Nine Gwinnett schools earn Distinguished Achievement Awards (pdf)
08/01/2008
Principals appointed for North Gwinnett HS and Dacula ES (pdf)
07/25/2008
99 Gwinnett schools make Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) (pdf)
07/25/2008
Meetings provide information about choice/supplemental service (pdf)
07/22/2008
Gwinnett readies for first day of school, August 11 (pdf)
07/22/2008
About the Gwinnett County Board of Education … (pdf)
07/22/2008
Gwinnett to operate 114 educational facilities in 2008-09 (pdf)
07/22/2008
GCPS welcomes its newest educators at an August 1 orientation (pdf)
07/22/2008
New school leaders for 2008-09 school year (pdf)
07/22/2008
GCPS Transportation: School buses to hit the road soon (pdf)
07/22/2008
Elementary school technology coming online in 2008 (pdf)
07/22/2008
GCPS School Nutrition Program: Healthy meals for 2008 (pdf)
07/22/2008
New school year brings changes for Kindergarten students (pdf)
07/22/2008
Gwinnett reminds visitors schools are tobacco-free 24 hours a day, every day (pdf)
07/18/2008
Academic performance of six Gwinnett graduates earns them additional financial assistance (pdf)
07/17/2008
17 GCPS educators recognized as “High Performing Principals” (pdf)
07/16/2008
Five new GCPS facilities to welcome students, parents, and community members (pdf)
07/09/2008
Gwinnett to welcome new international students starting July 14 (pdf)
07/08/2008
Veteran principal named Area Superintendent (pdf)
07/02/2008
Summerour Middle receives financial award from its supportive Norcross community (pdf)
06/27/2008
GCPS to host local review site in state K-5 language arts textbook review (pdf)
06/27/2008
Dr. Steven W. Flynt named Chief Academic Officer (pdf)
06/26/2008
Three GCPS educators earn regional counseling honor, advance to state (pdf)
06/25/2008
Georgia DOE selects six Gwinnett Scholars (pdf)
06/24/2008
Majority of Gwinnett students meet state promotion requirements (pdf)
06/23/2008
National group honors two Gwinnett schools for counseling program (pdf)
06/20/2008
Lee to lead Gwinnett’s Chattahoochee Elementary (pdf)
06/13/2008
Six Gwinnett educators earn Master Teacher certification (pdf)
06/13/2008
Gwinnett School Board acts on Gateway Review Procedure recommendations (pdf)
06/12/2008
North Gwinnett High robotics students look back at a school year of innovation, and creativity (pdf)
06/11/2008
12 GCPS graduates honored as 2008 Byrd Scholars (pdf)
06/10/2008
Three Gwinnett teachers honored for excellence, including educators at Collins Hill High, Phoenix High, and Gwinnett County Online Campus (pdf)
06/09/2008
Gwinnett’s Lilburn Middle and Louise Radloff Middle showcased for increased student achievement (pdf)
06/03/2008
11 GCPS students earn college-sponsored scholarships (pdf)
06/03/2008
News Release: School Board approves two principal appointments: Scott to lead Phoenix High, Paschall to lead Give Center East (pdf)
06/01/2008
Gwinnett students to attend Governor’s Honors Program (pdf)
05/27/2008
Two Gwinnett schools to represent Georgia during National Science Olympiad Tournament (pdf)
05/23/2008
Gwinnett thanks 297 retirees for their service to Gwinnett children (pdf)
05/23/2008
Five GCPS teams qualify for Odyssey of the Mind World Finals (pdf)
05/22/2008
Gage Annual Awards: Gwinnett community celebrates gifted education (pdf)
05/22/2008
Board approves leadership appointments, including principals for Peachtree Ridge HS, Trickum MS, and Alton C. Crews MS (pdf)
05/21/2008
Public hearings scheduled in preparation of millage rate adoption (pdf)
05/14/2008
Gwinnett School Board recognizes students for earning state and national honors Simpson Elementary, Collins Hill High, Meadowcreek High, and Parkview High students saluted (pdf)
05/12/2008
National PTA honors three Gwinnett students for artistic skills (pdf)
05/09/2008
Class of 2008 Largest-ever class maintains high standards (pdf)
05/09/2008
Gwinnett appoints four principals, effective July 2008 (pdf)
05/08/2008
Gwinnett fine arts students earn national spotlight (pdf)
05/07/2008
Gates Millennium Scholars: Three of Gwinnett’s brightest students earn full scholarships (pdf)
05/06/2008
Gwinnett County School Nutrition Program: Gwinnett families invited to learn more about healthy choices (pdf)
05/05/2008
36 … the perfect ACT score achieved by two in Gwinnett (pdf)
05/02/2008
National Merit Scholarship Winners: Six Gwinnett students honored with National Merit Scholarship (pdf)
05/01/2008
Gwinnett mathematicians to test their skills during Witzzle Pro Tournament (pdf)
04/30/2008
High School summer school registration in Gwinnett begins May 1 (pdf)
04/30/2008
Berkmar High one of three schools nationwide honored with “College Board Inspiration Award” (pdf)
04/30/2008
“Iron Chef” challenge kicks-off Culinary Arts industry certification application for Grayson High Technical Education Program (pdf)
04/29/2008
GCPS honors top school custodians (pdf)
04/29/2008
GCPS receives highest bond rating from nation's top two ratings agencies (pdf)
04/28/2008
North Gwinnett High principal named 2008 Georgia High School Distinguished Principal (pdf)
04/25/2008
Gwinnett ninth grade engineering students win robotics tournament (pdf)
04/24/2008
North Gwinnett High student’s artwork flies over nation’s capital (pdf)
04/23/2008
Gwinnett students receive college financial assistance from service organization (pdf)
04/23/2008
Berkmar High to represent the peach state during national academic competition (pdf)
04/21/2008
Five Gwinnett students named among National Achievement Scholarship Program winners (pdf)
04/18/2008
School Board names Lane to lead Duluth High (pdf)
04/17/2008
Vegetarian and organic entrées well received by Gwinnett students (pdf)
04/16/2008
W.C. Britt Elementary students head to Washington, D.C. to tell U.S. Congress about healthy changes in school (pdf)
04/16/2008
Gwinnett students awarded corporate-sponsored scholarships (pdf)
04/15/2008
Kindergarten Registration: 12, 679 students to enroll in Gwinnett (pdf)
04/01/2008
GCPS school bus managers celebrate 10th annual recognition (pdf)
03/31/2008
J.C. Magill Elementary Media Specialist receives state-level honor (pdf)
03/31/2008
Gwinnett 8th Graders Post High Passing Rates on Georgia Writing Assessment/Gateway (pdf)
03/28/2008
School Bus Transportation: Safety training earns GCPS top state and national honors (pdf)
03/27/2008
Gwinnett BOE to talk education with parents and community members (pdf)
03/26/2008
GCPS names second cohort of “Quality-Plus Leader Academy, Aspiring Principal Program” (pdf)
03/21/2008
Gwinnett students honored by School Board (pdf)
03/20/2008
Mill Creek High media specialist selected as Gwinnett’s best (pdf)
03/14/2008
Gwinnett County BOE honors five teachers for recent accomplishments (pdf)
03/14/2008
Gwinnett names principals for three schools, effective July 2008 (pdf)
03/13/2008
Simonton Elementary shares its success story on closing the achievement gap (pdf)
03/12/2008
GCPS Transition Fair for special education families set for March 15 (pdf)
03/11/2008
GCPS showcases student artwork on annual systemwide exhibit (pdf)
03/05/2008
GCPS invites parents and guardians to participate in parenting awareness and student engagement workshops (pdf)
03/04/2008
GCPS students and teachers earn county STAR honor (pdf)
02/28/2008
Gwinnett County Public Schools makes parent driver education a priority (pdf)
02/28/2008
Gwinnett County Public Schools partners with relocation firm to recruit the nation’s brightest and best to Gwinnett (pdf)
02/27/2008
Gwinnett honors Technical Education Student/Teacher of the Year (pdf)
02/26/2008
GCPS to co-host college fair for special needs students and their parents (pdf)
02/21/2008
Gwinnett’s Jackson Elementary recognized for community partnership geared towards student success (pdf)
02/20/2008
Three Gwinnett teachers recognized as “Outstanding Cultural Educators” (pdf)
02/19/2008
GCPS Foundation Fund receives $20,000 contribution from Scientific-Atlanta Foundation (pdf)
02/18/2008
Gwinnett Certified Teacher Employment Fair set for March 3 (pdf)
02/18/2008
Random selection process fills slots for 2008-09 freshman class for Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology (pdf)
02/15/2008
Gwinnett names 2008-09 principals for eight schools (pdf)
02/13/2008
GCPS Foundation Fund receives $50,000 donation from Wachovia Foundation (pdf)
02/12/2008
Gwinnett band directors awarded with “Citation of Excellence” from National Band Association (pdf)
02/11/2008
GSMST receives nearly 500 applications; Lottery to be held Friday, February 15 (pdf)
02/11/2008
Margaret Winn Holt Elementary teacher named: 2008 Georgia VFW Citizenship Education Teacher (pdf)
02/07/2008
Grayson High engineering program tops in the nation (pdf)