New to Jackson County? Register by July 15 to ensure your student(s) are ready for the first day of school on July 30! Register online by visiting our enrollment page or visit Central Registration in-person by visiting 1600 Winder Highway, Jefferson, GA 30549. Central Registration hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday thru Thursday! Please note, the office will be closed Monday, July 6 in observance of Independence Day.
We are excited to recognize our students' many accomplishments at this year's Awards Day celebrations! Guests are welcome to join us. Please read the following information carefully if you plan to attend an Awards Program and pass it along to any other family members who may be coming as well.
Arrival: All entry and exit for Awards programs will be through the gym at the back of the school building. We have ceremonies happening back-to-back, so please do not plan to arrive more than 15 minutes early.
Parking: Guests may park in the front, side, or back of the building. No parking in the back of the building for programs starting after 11:30 A.M. due to bus arrival times.
Check-Outs: We will do check-outs in the gym after Awards ceremonies for anyone who would like their child to leave early.
To help our check-out process run more efficiently for our upcoming Awards Day programs, we are offering a check-out pre-registration option. If you plan to check out your student after his/her Awards Day celebration, complete this formby Tuesday, 5/13/25 at 11:59 P.M. Complete a separate pre-registration form for each ceremony from which you will check out a child/children. If more than one of your children have Awards Day programs on the same day, please wait until after the last child's program to check out both children.
Once you have completed the form, our pre-check team will verify that you are approved for check-outs in Infinite Campus and will have your child's check-out sticker ready to go. All you will have to do at Awards Day is sign out and show your photo I.D. for verification, so please remember to bring it with you to the program.
We have so much to celebrate, and we hope you can join us!
~GSES Administration
News & Updates
Reminders
FIELD DAY UPDATES: Due to Monday's weather forecast, Field Day plans are changing. Pre-K will still have Field Day at the scheduled time, but it will be in the gym. 4th and 5th grade Field Day will now be on Wednesday morning on the football field (8:30-10:30 A.M.; Guests welcome 9:00-10:30 A.M.). Multi-Age Field Day will be Wednesday on the football field from 10:45-11:45 A.M. (Guests welcome 10:45-11:45 A.M.)
Students are encouraged to wear sunscreen and bring a water bottle with their name on it. They may also wear hats and sunglasses. Sunscreen cannot be applied on the turf field, so please apply before school. Some activities involve water, so students may also bring a towel and change of dry clothes.
Guests may park in the GSES front parking lot or the WJMS parking lot. Please do not park in the GSES car rider lanes during afternoon Field Days. There is also no parking allowed on the cut-through road between GSES and WJMS so that emergency vehicles and buses have access.
Please remember that all spectators should remain on the track or in the bleachers. For the safety of our students, NO VISITORS WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE FIELD.
At the conclusion of Field Days, all students will walk back to their classrooms with their teachers. If you are planning to check out your child after this week's Field Days, you will walk to the office for check-outs.
Schedule: Pre-K Classes: Monday, May 12 in the gym; 4th & 5th Grade Wednesday, May 14 (8:30-10:30 A.M.; Guests welcome 9:00-10:30 A.M.); Multi-Age Wednesday, May 14th (10:45-11:45; Guests welcome)
Coach Whitlock and Coach Richardson have been working hard to make Field Day fun and special for our students, and we are looking forward to a fun day!
After School Program: As we prepare for the 2025–2026 school year, the Jackson County School System is excited to announce that pre-registration is now open for all seven JCSS elementary school After School Programs. These programs provide a safe, engaging, and convenient childcare option for families with elementary-aged students. Services are offered from the end of the school day until 6:00 p.m. each weekday, at a cost of $50 per child, per week. To pre-register, please visit www.jacksonschoolsga.org/afterschool. *Please note: Pre-registration does not guarantee placement in the program. After School Directors will share more detailed information closer to the end of the current school year.
May 14th: Field Day for 4th & 5th (8:30-10:30; Guests welcome 9:00-10:30); Multi-Age (10:45-11:145; Guests welcome)
May 15th: Claw of the Year Parade
May 15th: Gizmos practice until 5:00pm
May 16th: Awards Day (PreK, Adaptive, and Kindergarten)
May 19th: Awards Day (1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grade)
May 19th: Gizmos practice until 5:00pm
May 20th: Awards Day (5th Grade)
May 20th: Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night
May 21st:LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!
Planning ahead for the school year? Check out the school calendar on our website to plan for upcoming events in the next few months!
Medication Pickup
All medications inside of our school clinics must be picked up no later than 3 p.m. on the last day of the school year, Wednesday, May 21. All student medication, to include daily medication, over-the-counter and emergency medication will be properly disposed if not picked up by the deadline.
7 Mindsets: The Time Is Now
Congratulations to our 7 Mindsets: The Time Is Now representatives- music teacher Ms. Emily Cash and 3rd grader Alexandra Johnson!
Mrs. Cash truly embodies "The Time is Now." From countless hours spent planning every detail of our school musical to directing our Gum Springs Singers, and inspiring students with her passion for music, Mrs. Cash is the heartbeat of our music program. She has a vision and is working to make it a reality, including starting a keyboard lab for our students and starting the Gum Springs Singers. Her vision for the music program and dedication remind us that when we act with purpose, we create meaningful moments and opportunities that shape our school and our community. Thank you, Mrs. Cash, for working hard to turn your ideas into a reality and making a lasting impact on us all!
Alexandra Johnson is a 3rd grade student who truly lives out "The Time is Now." She is always ready to lend a hand, include others, and spread kindness wherever she goes. She’s patient, hardworking, and mindful, constantly looking for ways to help, encourage, and check in on her classmates. Whether it’s lifting someone’s spirits or simply being a great friend, Alex shows us every day that we don’t have to wait to make a difference — the time is now!
Go Gizmos, Go!
Our powerhouse First LEGO League Robotics team, the Gum Springs Gizmos, have crushed the competition here in Georgia, earning top spots in multiple events. Now, they have the INCREDIBLE opportunity to compete on the NATIONAL STAGE in Worcester, Massachusetts this summer! But to make it there, we need YOUR help! We are seeking donations of any amount from our friends, family, and businesses to help us get to Massachusetts this summer. Donations can be made online using the link below.
Share this amazing opportunity with anyone and everyone! Let's show our support for our Gum Springs Gizmos!
The WJMS Softball team is hosting their 2025-2026 softball tryouts SOON. We are really looking forward to both of these events, so use the links below to sign up! We do not want you to miss it!
Tackle football and sideline cheer registration begins Monday, April 7th. Register online through the Jackson County Parks and Rec Department. Deadline to register is June 6th!
And check out all the other opportunities through Jackson County Rec Department!
School Spotlights
Spring Musical
The Gum Springs Singers, under the direction of GSES music teacher, Ms. Emily Cash, performed Disney's 101 Dalmations Kids for students and families, and they did a WONDERFUL job! Students have been working tirelessly on this production for four months. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication.
After the show on Thursday night, Ms. Cash was surprised with a KEYBOARD LAB, a vision she has expressed to help expand our school music program. Many thanks to North Georgia Pediatric Dentistry, LUM, and GSES PTO for donating 30 keyboards! We know Ms. Cash and all of her students will enjoy these for years to come. Thank you to these generous sponsors.
Congratulations to Gum Springs Elementary School's K-Kids Club has been named a Club of Honor by the National Kiwanis Club. The GSES K-Kids Club was just one of four in the region to earn the honor!
Science Olympiad State Competition
Our Science Olympiad Team had an incredible day at the State Competition held at Kennesaw State University on May 3rd! They competed with 63 other top Georgia teams in 18 challenging science and engineering events. They enjoyed a science show with Michael Green the Science Machine and even had the opportunity to show off some dance moves on the Jumbotron. Huge congratulations to all our team members for their dedication and hard work!
Gum Springs Elementary is looking to partner with businesses to build our Partners in Education program. One way we offer this is through our GSES LED Sign Sponsorship. Attached is the form to complete. If you have any questions, please reach out to Hannah Freyre at Hannah.freyre@jcss.us
GSES PTO is a nonprofit 501(c)3 located within Gum Springs Elementary School in Jefferson, GA. We are seeking business sponsors for the 2024-2025 school year. Sponsorship displays and social media blast will run August 1st - May 21st. Using the link below, you will find our different sponsorship levels. Since we are a 501(c)3, these donations are a tax write-off, and a receipt will be provided. Jackson County and Jefferson are BIG on community, and we share that common goal! We would love your support for our children!
