As part of its calendar development process, Gwinnett County Public Schools has gathered feedback on calendar options for next school year. This feedback--collected at the local school level from various groups, including students, staff, and parents--provided direction that has led to the development of a proposed 2022-23 school calendar. Please click this link to access a copy of the proposed calendar and provide us with your thoughts. Your feedback will be considered as we finalize this calendar and develop future calendars. The survey closes Dec. 3.

As of Jan. 4, 2022, Gwinnett County Public Schools will implement updated mask guidance based on community transmission as determined by the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH).

Masks will still be mandated on buses in compliance with federal mandates. Please click here to learn more.

GCPS shares a statement regarding SB 5 EX

In Nov., Senate Bill 5 EX was introduced, proposing new boundaries for School Board districts and seeking to make these elected positions non-partisan. “Gwinnett County Public Schools has serious concerns about the manner in which Senate Bill 5 EX was introduced, the lack of input by the Gwinnett Legislative Delegation and affected Board members, the confusion the proposal would raise for voters, and the impact this proposed legislation would have on the district. We urge lawmakers to allow our duly elected Board members the opportunity to work within the established process to recommend new Board maps that fairly and appropriately reallocate residents, based on the 2020 Census. We hope that the matter of redistricting Gwinnett County Board of Education districts may be deferred until the General Assembly meets in January, and that when it does occur, it is based on a process that is fair and inclusive,” said Dr. Calvin J. Watts, Superintendent.

The Georgia Apply to College initiative is a statewide campaign to provide all Georgia high school seniors with the opportunity to apply to college, providing additional assistance to first-generation college applicants and underrepresented students as they navigate the application process. Across the district, Gwinnett high schools are conducting special events to help our seniors complete online applications. During the November college-going campaign, a number of Georgia colleges and universities waive application fees for high school seniors applying for enrollment for Fall 2022. Please click here to learn more about scholarships and creating a college-going culture at home.

Find the latest information on COVID-19 protocols, mitigation strategies, case rates, and other important information related to GCPS’ response to the pandemic on the COVID-19 Information Hub. The district recently rolled out a COVID-19 Dashboard that gives a rundown of stats as well as a visual representation of reported and active cases, including confirmed and probable cases and close contacts. Data can be filtered by date, cluster, level, and school.

GCPS encourages our community to learn more about COVID-19 vaccinations and take advantage of opportunities to get vaccinate. The district is working with health partners to host weekly vaccination clinics at high schools around the county during November and December. No appointment is necessary. Please click here to learn more about the clinic locations and schedules. Eligible students (ages 12-17) must be accompanied by a parent.

Getting an annual flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community from flu. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends an annual flu vaccination for everyone 6 months of age and older. Young children, pregnant women, people 65 years and older, and people with certain chronic health conditions are among those at high risk for flu complications. Please click here to learn more about fighting the flu.

Gwinnett’s newest high school—Seckinger High School—will open in August 2022. Over the last few months, Principal Memorie Reesman has been working with the new school’s community to create a culture where students will thrive. A primary culture piece for any new high school and its surrounding community is determining the school’s mascot and colors. That task is now complete… introducing the Seckinger Jaguars!

GCPS is hiring for a range of positions and offering hiring incentives for newly hired staff in select positions. Click on the positions below to learn how you can SHINE with GCPS and apply today! 

“Teaching Gwinnett” is a Gwinnett County Public Schools podcast that tackles important, relevant, and timely topics that impact the school district's more than 200,000 students and staff. Listen to episodes on the GCPS website or on your favorite podcast platform.

This holiday season, GCPS joins the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in encouraging families to celebrate more safely as they gather with friends and family, especially for multi-generational gatherings with unvaccinated family members or those at a higher risk for severe disease. Getting vaccinated if eligible remains the best way to minimize COVID-19 risk and keep your family and friends safer, including children who are too young for the vaccine. Please click here to learn more tips from the CDC.

We invite you to view Superintendent Dr. Calvin J. Watts’ holiday message. May the break next week provide the time you need to relax and rejuvenate. Best wishes for a safe and happy holiday season!