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Guilford County Schools
About Guilford County Schools
GCS is the third largest school district in North Carolina, serving nearly 70,000 students. The second largest employer in a 12-county area, GCS’ more than 10,000 full- and part-time employees enthusiastically share the district’s mission: to graduate responsible citizens prepared to succeed in higher education or the career of their choice. The district’s 127 schools, located in both urban and rural areas, include elementary schools serving grades K through 5, and in some instances, pre-K through 5. To the relief of working parents, after-school care is offered at many elementary schools throughout the county. The district also has middle schools (grades 6-8), high schools (grades 9-12), two special education schools (Gateway and McIver Education Centers), two SCALE sites, which provide an alternative to long-term suspensions, and Twilight School, which offers high school students a flexible schedule to complete graduation requirements. GCS offers parents and students a wide range of educational choices that are not usually found in public school systems, including 56 choice schools and programs. For more information, visit http://www.gcsnc.com.
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Presence & Recognition
Guilford County Schools spotlighted staff on stage at Tanger for Celebration of Excellence on September 16
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Research & Knowledge
Guilford County Schools reported that K-3 students showed an average 15-point gain in literacy skills over the last school year, with every student group showing a double-digit increase in literacy proficiency.
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Partnerships
Guilford County Schools has a working partnership with Cone Health.
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Operations & Supply
Guilford County Schools will close all schools and offices on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
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Presence & Recognition
Guilford County Schools employee Jennifer Tate received a nomination for September's Employee of the Month.
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Research & Knowledge
Guilford County Schools reported that 69% of schools met or exceeded growth based on student progress during the course of the year, with Ferndale Middle School exceeding growth three years in a row.
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Presence & Recognition
Guilford County Schools released the Class of 2027 graduation schedule.
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Research & Knowledge
Guilford County Schools reported that the Class of 2026 reached a new height for graduation rates at 93%, representing an increase of nearly a full percentage point.
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Presence & Recognition
Guilford County Schools celebrated graduates with the Edward M. Armfield Sr. Foundation supporting their Acceleration Grants.
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