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2025 Annual Report

Annual Report

Our Mission

The Glynn County School System will ensure that all decisions are made in the best interests of its students through the adoption of policies and the adherence to responsible business and financial practices that are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and State Board rules. 

Our schools will be safe places for learning, innovative and creative teaching, and meaningful assessment. The school system will provide diverse academic environments and extracurricular activities through leading edge facilities and technology.

 

Our Vision

To create 21st century learning environments that offer opportunities for all students to pursue higher education and develop skills that meet workforce needs while producing informed, conscientious and productive citizens who give back to their community.

 

Our Values

  • Excellence: We are dedicated to providing a challenging and engaging curriculum that promotes academic excellence and personal growth.
  • Equity: We believe every student deserves access to a high-quality education, regardless of their background or circumstances.
  • Collaboration: We value the partnership between students, families, educators, and the community in creating a successful learning environment.
  • Innovation: We embrace new ideas and approaches to teaching and learning that prepare our students for the challenges of the 21st century.
  • Integrity: We conduct ourselves with honesty, transparency, and accountability in all our actions.

 

Our Community Shared Vision

Working together to make Brunswick and the Golden Isles an exceptional place in Georgia to live, work and visit by strengthening our communities and enhancing the quality of life.

 

Our Goals

GOAL #1 – Effective Leadership

GCSS will develop and sustain strong, visionary leadership at all levels to guide strategic decision-making, foster innovation, and ensure accountability in supporting student success.

GOAL # 2 – Coherent Instructional System

GCSS will implement a rigorous, standards-based instructional framework that aligns curriculum, assessment, and instructional practices to provide every student with equitable learning opportunities.

GOAL #3 – Supportive Learning Environment

GCSS will cultivate a safe and nurturing environments where students and staff feel valued, supported, and empowered to take ownership of their learning and personal growth.

GOAL #4 – Family & Community Engagement

GCSS will build and strengthen partnerships with families and community members to support student learning, foster trust, and promote shared responsibility in education.

GOAL #5 – Professional Capacity

GCSS will invest in the continuous development of educators and staff by providing opportunities for growth, collaboration, and innovation to enhance professional practice and student achievement.

Welcome from our Superintendent
 

Superintendent Mike Blackerby.Dear Glynn County Schools Community,

I am both humbled and honored that the Board of Education has selected me to serve as the next Superintendent of Glynn County Schools.

Glynn County Schools is more than just a district – it is a family of hardworking and dedicated individuals, and I am grateful to be a part of it. As your new superintendent, I am proud to lead a district that places students at the heart of every decision and is committed to fostering an engaging and academically excellent environment.

We are building upon a strong foundation of success. From record-high graduation rates and impressive CCRPI scores to statewide recognition for literacy and math, it is clear that Glynn County is a place where excellence thrives. Milestones like our Cognia reaccreditation, enhanced safety measures, innovative career and workforce pathways, and thoughtful planning for the future – including the 2027 rezoning plan and ESPLOST V referendum – demonstrate our community’s shared commitment to moving forward together.

I look forward to our time together as we continue shaping bright futures for every student. Please stay connected with us through our website, social media, and ongoing communications. Your partnership is essential to our collective success, and I thank you for everything you do to make Glynn County Schools a great place to grow, lead and excel.

Let’s continue to embrace the journey ahead – storm-tested and future-ready.



Warm regards,
Mike Blackerby

Superintendent, Glynn County Schools