Guilford County Schools provides educational services through various schools and academic programs. It supports students and families in the district, offering resources related to academics, transportation, and community engagement.

Guilford County Schools

Guilford County Schools | 13,258 followers on LinkedIn. 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.

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#BelongInGCS | Foust Gaming & Robotics is the first school of its kind in Guilford County and one of the first gaming and robotics elementary schools in the country. See how the project is taking shape! 🤖🎮

#GrowWithGCS | Thank you to the Tanger Center for showing our high school theatre students around! Groups were able to have a tour, learn about productions and events and ask questions. 📸: Joey Kirkman

#BelongInGCS | GCS' second annual Native American Heritage Month Celebration featured wonderful vendors, traditional dancing and the sharing of cultures. 💙 Thank you to everyone involved in making this event happen—you show what it means to be #BetterTogether ! 🌟

#GCSCelebrates | The Greensboro Swarm, the NBA G League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets, and the Charlotte Hornets Foundation awarded a $10,000 grant to GCS' High-Dosage Tutoring Program during today's STEM Day game. “We are grateful to the Greensboro Swarm and the Charlotte Hornets Foundation for their generous donation to support high-dosage tutoring,” said Superintendent Dr. Whitney Oakley. “When our community supports student success, we all win.” 💙 Read more here: https://ow.ly/EjxY50Ubenb

#BelongInGCS | The new Visual and Performing Arts Elementary project is quickly taking shape. Curious to learn more about this Choice program? Visit https://lnkd.in/ePyzuf_p . 🎶🎭🎨

#GCSCelebrates | Dr. Johnita Readus, 2023-24 Principal of the Year and leader of Bluford STEM Academy, was recognized as a Hometown Hero by Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial. This award is given annually to individuals who use their time and talents to improve their community.🌟💙

#GCSUpdates | Dr. Sonya Stephens has been named Chief of Staff for Guilford County Schools, following a four-month period as interim Chief of Staff. As chief of staff, she will work closely with Superintendent Dr. Whitney Oakley on strategic projects, policy development, governmental relations and other district objectives. Read more here: https://ow.ly/GxeK50Ua46A

#GrowWithGCS | For Makenna Barnett at Grimsley High, running has been a part of her life since age four. Now a senior, she has signed to attend and run track at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.

#GrowWithGCS | Daquan Kirby and Kevin Lopez were walking to their weightlifting class when, along the way, they stopped because they noticed a lawn worker who had collapsed near his lawn mower due to a seizure. The two stepped in immediately. Learn more from GCSTV.

#BelongInGCS | At Sternberger Elementary, the whole community banded together for HOOT Day, a time for students to learn about the cultures that surround them. 🌟💙

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