Gwinnett County Public Schools

Cheers to the ! We congratulate you on your many achievements and honors, and wish you all the very best as you take on your next challenge!

The future is bright! Maxwell HS of Technology Navigators recently hosted its annual Automotive Career Fair focusing on collision repair and the mechanical industry. More than 200 automotive students attended and spoke with vendors to learn the ins and outs of the collision repair and mechanical industries and had the opportunity to find local jobs in their area.

Learn more about this exciting recruiting event and how GCPS is providing student with opportunities to develop advanced, future-ready skills here: https://bit.ly/gcps_Maxwell-AutoCF_26

June is Pride Month!

Pride Month commemorates the 1969 Stonewall protest in New York City, and recognizes the impact that le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender, q***r, and intersex (LGBTQI+) individuals have had on history–locally, nationally, and internationally.

GCPS celebrates individual as we cultivate a culture of belonging while leading with empathy, equity, and excellence to ensure that students, families and staff feel welcome, safe, accepted, valued, and prepared for the future.

Construction students at Berkmar High School recently participated in an industry-recognized Forklift Certification training opportunity at Gwinnett Technical College in partnership with Georgia Power. Students who completed the training and passed the assessment earned a forklift certification, strengthening their employability and industry readiness.

Learn more about this opportunity and how GCPS is helping student develop future-ready skills here:

GCPS students achieve forklift operation certification Construction students at Berkmar High School recently participated in an industry-recognized Forklift Certification training opportunity hosted at Gwinnett Technical College in partnership with Georgia Power.

Great work! Recent Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) graduates, Emily Douglas of Grayson High School and Joshua Cornett of North Gwinnett High School, are recipients of Georgia United Foundation high school scholarships.

The GCPS graduates are two of six to receive scholarships from Georgia United Credit Union Foundation in partnership with Georgia United Credit Union. Learn more about these students here: https://bit.ly/gcps_2GUCUF-Scholarship26

Locate a Happy Helpings meal site by texting “Summer Meals” to 914 342 7744, calling the hotline, or searching decal.ga.gov/nutrition/search.aspx. Keep your summer strong with free meals for kids & teens. happyhelpingsga.com

Congratulations to Tenecia Fears! The Trip Elementary School teacher is the recipient of one of five 2026 Georgia United Foundation Frank Thach Educator Scholarships!

The scholarships, provided by the Georgia United Credit Union Foundation in partnership with Georgia United Credit Union, are awarded annually to empower students to achieve their academic dreams. Learn about Tenecia’s pursuit of an advanced degree and her commitment to the Trip Elementary School community here: https://bit.ly/gcps_TES-TF-GUCU_26

More young learners in the GCPS Shiloh Cluster will soon have access to high-quality early education for the 2026–27 school year! GCPS and Gwinnett County Government have teamed up to open the Joyful Learning Academy.

• Lottery opens June 2 for preschool (age 3) and Pre-K (age 4)
• Apply by June 17 at 5 p.m.
• Lottery drawing: June 23

Learn more and find a link to apply here: https://www.gcpsk12.org/news-details/~board/news-releases/post/new-pre-k-learning-center-is-coming-to-the-shiloh-cluster

Get ready for a summer of reading! Starting on Friday, May 29, GCPS Book Mobiles Pow and Explore will hit the road, followed by the Quest Van on Tuesday, June 2.

Together, these mobile libraries will travel to 103 community stops throughout the summer, helping students who may not have easy access to a public library continue reading while school is out.

Learn more about the mobile libraries, and find the schedule and a link to the routes here: https://bit.ly/gcps_BMV-5-29-26