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GCPS 2021 Teacher of the Year

Mrs. Katie Blum, a second-grade teacher at Sugar Hill Elementary School, approaches teaching with the priority of uplifting others and setting them up for a bright future. Her commitment to putting others first not only helps her students grow, but also helps her fellow educators to foster...

The 5th Annual Red, Blue & You

The 5th Annual Red, Blue & You As we all know, 2020’s challenges have required every member of our community to pitch in and make a difference, especially our healthcare workers and educators. These frontline workers go above and...

GCPS 2020 Teacher of The Year, Rebecca Carlisle

On a chilly evening in November of 2019 Rebecca Carlisle, a 10th grade AP World History teacher at North Gwinnett, recalls the energy thrumming through the ballroom of the Infinite Energy Center, where fellow teachers, principals, district leaders across Gwinnett convened. Rebecca Carlisle...

Buford City Schools Recognized for Major Academic Achievements

Buford City Schools (BCS) has excelled in academic accomplishments for yet another year. The district has recently been recognized for two major achievements: being named as the Best School District in Georgia and exceeding both national and state ACT score averages! BCS was recognized...

GCPS Honors Local Educators Selected as Teachers of the...

This year has proven to be challenging and unpredictable for both students and teachers across Gwinnett County. But despite these new struggles, educators are more committed than ever to enriching their students’ lives and putting their all into teaching. That’s why Gwinnett County Public...

Central Gwinnett High School educator named History Teacher of...

Our very own Gwinnett County Public Schools educator earned the recognition as the state's 2020 History Teacher of the Year! Congratulations to Kari Slaten, Central Gwinnett High School History Teacher! Slaten holds a bachelor’s degree from Tennessee Temple University and a master’sdegree...

School Crashers Upgrade B.B. Harris Elementary’s Playground

B.B. Harris Elementary School received a complete playground makeover thanks to the generosity of the Georgia United Credit Union Foundation! The Duluth elementary school was chosen by the Foundation’s School Crashers program to receive extensive improvements for their outdoor playground.

GCPS Hosting Virtual Job Fairs for Prospective Substitute Teachers

Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) is hosting virtual job fairs to recruit new substitute teachers throughout the rest of September. They are also offering open computer lab hours to assist prospective subs with their application process. Think substitute teaching is the right fit for you? GCPS is...

We Love Our Converge Interns!

Be a part of Converge — the multi-media intern experience at Gwinnett Magazine. Hey Students! Do you love a good story? Are you someone who likes to write? Has an eye for photography?   Loves...

GCPS Providing Free Meals to Students and Children Through...

Gwinnett County Public Schools is providing breakfast and lunch to students and anychildren below age 19 at zero charge.  The United States Department of Agriculture granted federal waiver extensions last week, allowing GCPS to start offering these free meals with the help of the Georgia Department of...

GCPS 2021 Teacher of the Year

Mrs. Katie Blum, a second-grade teacher at Sugar Hill Elementary School, approaches teaching with the priority of uplifting others and setting them up for a bright future. Her commitment to putting others first not only helps her students grow, but also helps her fellow educators to foster...

The 5th Annual Red, Blue & You

The 5th Annual Red, Blue & You As we all know, 2020’s challenges have required every member of our community to pitch in and make a difference, especially our healthcare workers and educators. These frontline workers go above and...

GCPS 2020 Teacher of The Year, Rebecca Carlisle

On a chilly evening in November of 2019 Rebecca Carlisle, a 10th grade AP World History teacher at North Gwinnett, recalls the energy thrumming through the ballroom of the Infinite Energy Center, where fellow teachers, principals, district leaders across Gwinnett convened. Rebecca Carlisle...

Buford City Schools Recognized for Major Academic Achievements

Buford City Schools (BCS) has excelled in academic accomplishments for yet another year. The district has recently been recognized for two major achievements: being named as the Best School District in Georgia and exceeding both national and state ACT score averages! BCS was recognized...

GCPS Honors Local Educators Selected as Teachers of the...

This year has proven to be challenging and unpredictable for both students and teachers across Gwinnett County. But despite these new struggles, educators are more committed than ever to enriching their students’ lives and putting their all into teaching. That’s why Gwinnett County Public...

Central Gwinnett High School educator named History Teacher of...

Our very own Gwinnett County Public Schools educator earned the recognition as the state's 2020 History Teacher of the Year! Congratulations to Kari Slaten, Central Gwinnett High School History Teacher! Slaten holds a bachelor’s degree from Tennessee Temple University and a master’sdegree...

School Crashers Upgrade B.B. Harris Elementary’s Playground

B.B. Harris Elementary School received a complete playground makeover thanks to the generosity of the Georgia United Credit Union Foundation! The Duluth elementary school was chosen by the Foundation’s School Crashers program to receive extensive improvements for their outdoor playground.

GCPS Hosting Virtual Job Fairs for Prospective Substitute Teachers

Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) is hosting virtual job fairs to recruit new substitute teachers throughout the rest of September. They are also offering open computer lab hours to assist prospective subs with their application process. Think substitute teaching is the right fit for you? GCPS is...

We Love Our Converge Interns!

Be a part of Converge — the multi-media intern experience at Gwinnett Magazine. Hey Students! Do you love a good story? Are you someone who likes to write? Has an eye for photography?   Loves...

GCPS Providing Free Meals to Students and Children Through...

Gwinnett County Public Schools is providing breakfast and lunch to students and anychildren below age 19 at zero charge.  The United States Department of Agriculture granted federal waiver extensions last week, allowing GCPS to start offering these free meals with the help of the Georgia Department of...