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State of Our Schools: GCS Tries to Keep its Head Above Water as Facilities Needs Flood In

A firefight. That’s how long-time Guilford County Schools (GCS) operations employees describe the work needed to repair the district’s aging facilities. 

Currently, GCS is comprised of 120 schools and more than 300 facilities totaling over 12 million square feet. Many of the buildings were built before Neil Armstrong’s 1969 moon landing. Just like Armstrong, GCS has taken steps forward to address infrastructure challenges, but funding limitations and deferred maintenance have often caused us to lose ground. Why? The short and fast answer is money. But GCS leaders say it will take a little more than cash to get facilities where they need to be. 

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21st-Century learning: Guilford County Schools Opens Four New Schools

Guilford County Schools (GCS) is ushering in a new era of education with the opening of four new state-of-the-art facilities.  

In the 2024-2025 school year, four new schools welcomed students and staff through their doors: Claxton Elementary, Peck K-8 Expeditionary Learning, Brooks Global Studies and Foust Elementary schools.  

Each building has brought new life into its community. Students, staff and parents alike are all excited about the possibilities for their children. “There is no other elementary school that I would want for my 2nd grade daughter and young son,” Tiffany Estes said.  

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Student Resource Page

You Think You or a Friend May Need Help:

Asking questions or asking for help is a courageous step.  Start with visiting the office of your school counselor or social worker.  They can talk with you about your concerns and the type of support you or your friend needs.  School staff can provide supportive counseling, help with referrals to School Based Mental Health, as well as provide community resources.  See the links below to locate staff at your school.                     

             School Counselors, School Social Workers and School Psychologists 

 

Trusted Websites:  SAMHSA, The Trevor Project, BC2M , NAMI, CDC

Support Groups:

 

Finding help in a safe space while sharing personal experiences and feelings, learn new coping strategies and exchange support and encouragement. 

Greensboro Area Support Group  

Kellin Teens Gotta Talk

 

 

 

 

 

 

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When you call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, you'll be routed to a local crisis center or national network based on your phone's area code and selections.  You'll first hear an automaed message with options and then some hold music while you;re connected to a counselor.  The counselor will introduce themsleves, ask if you're safe, and then listen to you.  They'll try to understand how your problem is affecting you, provide support, and offer resources if needed. 

High School Mental Health Awareness Clubs:

Bring Change to Mind (BC2M):  Club for high school students to end the stigma surrounding mental illness. BC2M is being piloted in a few Guilford County Schools in 2024-2025. . Bring Change to Mind Website

Want to Start a Club in Your School?  Starting a NAMI Mental Health Club at your school can be a good resource. 

 

Teen Toolkit

Is it More Than a Bad Day? 

Check out this website from Active Minds for more information about feelings and your mental health : Active Minds

How to Talk About Mental Health

Whether you have concerns about a friend or need to discuss your own mental health with others, these conversation starters may be helpful: Talking Tools