Athletic Event Calendar Quick Reference

Date Event Snippet
Sep. 18 - 18 Middle School Volleyball at Carson Middle
Sep. 19 Annual Fund Class Reward
Sep. 19 - 19 Varsity Softball at Thomas Jefferson Academy
Sep. 19 - 19 Middle School Volleyball vs. Westminster Christian Academy
Sep. 19 - 19 Varsity Volleyball vs. Westminster Christian
Sep. 20 - 20 Golden Gator Night (Annual Fund Event)
Sep. 21 - 21 Varsity Shotgun Tournament @ South River
Sep. 22 - 22 2024 Swamp Stomp (5K for Kaye) Place 139 Phillips Drive Gatewood Schools Eatonton, GA US 31024 Description Come out and enjoy the 5K for Kaye Swamp Stomp presented by Gatewood Schools. Race Day Schedule 1:30PM Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration 2:30PM Fun Run 3:00PM Swamp Stomp 5K 4:00PM Awards Course The Start and Finish are on the Gatewood Campus in front of the Gymnasium. The Fun Run runs through the campus. The 5K runs through town and returns to campus. https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Eatonton/GatewoodSwampStomp5KandFunRun
Sep. 24 - 24 Varsity Softball vs. Briarwood Academy
Sep. 24 - 24 Middle School Softball vs. Briarwood Academy
Sep. 24 - 24 Lower School Football vs. Trinity Christian
Sep. 25 - 27 5th Grade Tybee Island Trip
Sep. 25 - 25 Middle School Shotgun Tournament
Sep. 25 - 25 Middle School Softball @ Thomas Jefferson Academy
Sep. 25 - 25 Middle School Volleyball at John Hancock Academy
Sep. 25 - 25 Varsity Volleyball at John Hancock Academy
Sep. 25 - 25 Gatewood Mini Players "BUGZ" Performance “Bugz” Performed by the Gatewood Mini-Players. The first performance on Gatewood’s new stage! Wednesday, Sept. 25th 6:30 pm $5 each, cash only at the door/ Students free. All proceeds goes towards Gatewood's performing arts program.
Sep. 26 Picture Retake Day
Sep. 26 - 26 Varsity Softball vs. Thomas Jefferson Academy
Sep. 26 - 26 Varsity Volleyball at Jasper County
Sep. 26 - 26 Middle School Football at Trinity Christian
Sep. 27 - 27 Cross Country @ Brentwood
Sep. 27 - 27 Varsity Football at Augusta Prep
Sep. 28 - 28 Varsity Shotgun Tournament @ Old Hudson
Sep. 30 Homecoming Week
Sep. 30 - 30 Middle School Volleyball vs. Piedmont Academy
Sep. 30 - 30 Varsity Volleyball vs. Piedmont Academy
Sep. 30 - 30 Varsity Softball at Bethlehem Christian Academy
Oct. 1 - 1 Lower School Football at Warren County
Oct. 2 - 2 Middle School Shotgun Tournament @ ORGC
Oct. 3 - 3 Varsity Softball vs. Central Fellowship Christian Academy
Oct. 3 - 3 Middle School Football vs. Windsor Academy
Oct. 3 - 3 Middle School Softball vs. Central Fellowship Christian Academy
Oct. 4 - 4 Varsity Football vs. Thomas Jefferson
Oct. 5 Cross Country @ Mt. Currahee
Oct. 5 - 6 Varsity Shotgun Tournament @ FCGC
Oct. 5 - 5 HS Homecoming Dance Homecoming dance is just around the corner—mark your calendars for Saturday, October 5th from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm! 🎉🕺💃 If you’re planning to bring a guest from another school, be sure to let Mr. Moss know ahead of time. Also, please inform Mrs. Moss about your attendance and who you’ll be coming with. Let’s make this a night to remember! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. Can’t wait to see you all there! 😊✨ #Homecoming2024 #DanceTheNightAway
Oct. 7 Fall Literati Book Fair
Oct. 8 - 8 Varsity Softball vs. Edmund Burke Academy
Oct. 8 - 8 Lower School Football vs. Brentwood
Oct. 10 - 11 Middle School State Shotgun Tournament
Oct. 10 - 10 Middle School Football at Brentwood
Oct. 11 Varsity Volleyball State
Oct. 11 - 11 Grandparents Day (1/2 Day) Join us for a special Grandparents Day on Friday, October 11th, starting at 8:30 AM at the New High School! Grandparents are invited to enjoy a delightful morning featuring a performance by the students, tasty snacks, and a book fair. Fun picture booths will be set up for memorable photos, and to meet the teachers. If a grandparent can’t make it, a substitute guest is welcome, and parents may attend only if no grandparent is available. After the festivities, grandparents are welcome to take their grandchildren home. We look forward to celebrating this special day with you!
Oct. 11 - 11 Cross Country in Macon
Oct. 11 - 11 Varsity Football at Briarwood
Oct. 14 Mid-Term Break Columbus Day School Closed
Oct. 16 - 18 SAIS Visit
Oct. 16 - 16 Cross Country 2AA Region - Sandersville
Oct. 17 End of First Quarter
Oct. 17 Varsity Softball State
Oct. 18 Virtual Progress Reports Via RenWeb (Fall)
Oct. 18 - 18 Varsity Football vs. Edmund Burke
Oct. 19 Gator Girls Competition Cheer @ FPD
Oct. 19 - 19 Songwriter's Night in the Briarpatch
Oct. 19 - 19 Varsity Volleyball All-Star Game
Oct. 22 - 22 1st Nine Weeks Awards MS & HS (During Chapel)
Oct. 24 Senior Pictures
Oct. 25 - 25 Varsity Football at Brentwood
Oct. 26 Gator Girls Competition Cheer @ JMA
Oct. 26 - 26 Varsity Shotgun Tournament @The Meadows
Oct. 26 - 26 Cross Country GIAA State - Macon
Oct. 26 - 26 Varsity Softball All-Star Game
Oct. 29 Chess Middle School & High School State
Oct. 29 - 29 Trunk or Treat Trunk or Treat is for Gatewood students and their siblings in grades K2-5th grade. Parents, grandparents, family members, middle & high school parents and students can set up their cars from 5:40 to 5:55 PM. We encourage you to come early and decorate your car for the Trunk or Treat event! We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Oct. 31 Varsity Shotgun State
Oct. 31 K2-5th Dress Up Halloween Costume
Oct. 31 K2-2nd Trick or Treating in High School
Oct. 31 - 2 Varsity State Shotgun Tournament
Nov. 1 Varsity Football BYE Time and Location TBA
Nov. 4 Golf Tournament
Nov. 6 - 6 Glow Party Middle School (Auditorium) Get ready to groove at the Middle School 90's Glow Party on Wednesday, November 6th! Join us in the Gatewood Auditorium from 6:30 to 8:15 PM for a blast from the past with a glow-in-the-dark twist. Dress in your favorite casual 90's attire and prepare for a night of fun, music, and dancing. Please note that this event is exclusively for our middle school students—no guests from other schools will be allowed. We can't wait to see you there and dance the night away!
Nov. 7 - 7 Veterans Day Brunch We are honored to invite all veterans to our 4th Annual Veterans Day Brunch on Thursday, November 7th, at 9:30 AM in the New High School. Join us for a delicious brunch followed by a special program in recognition of your service. Please RSVP by contacting Candi Moreno at 478-456-1175 or via email at cmoreno@gatewoodschool.com. We look forward to celebrating and expressing our gratitude to all who have served.
Nov. 7 - 7 One Act Play (School Performance)
Nov. 8 - 8 Varsity Football Quarter FInals Location TBA
Nov. 11 Teacher Work Day (Fall) No School
Nov. 14 - 14 Class Ring Ceremony
Nov. 15 - 15 K2/K3/K4 Play
Nov. 15 - 15 Varsity Football Semi-Finals Location TBA
Nov. 19 - 19 Varsity Girls Basketball @ John Hancock Academy
Nov. 19 - 19 Varsity Boys Basketball @ John Hancock Academy
Nov. 21 K2-5th Thanksgiving Shirts
Nov. 21 Thanksgiving Lunch
Nov. 23 - 23 Varsity Football State Championship at Georgia Southern At Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, time 5:00 PM.
Nov. 25 - 29 Thanksgiving Holiday School Closed
Dec. 2 - 2 Varsity Girls Basketball vs. John Hancock Academy
Dec. 2 - 2 Varsity Boys Basketball vs. John Hancock Academy
Dec. 3 - 3 NHS Tapping Ceremony (During Chapel)
Dec. 3 - 3 Varsity Girls Basketball @ Augusta Prep
Dec. 3 - 3 Varsity Boys Basketball @ Augusta Prep
Dec. 6 HS Young Life Camp
Dec. 6 - 6 JV Boys Basketball @ Piedmont Academy
Dec. 6 - 6 Varsity Girls Basketball @ Piedmont Academy
Dec. 6 - 6 Varsity Boys Basketball @ Piedmont Academy
Dec. 7 - 7 JV Boys Basketball @ GMC
Dec. 7 - 7 Varsity Girls Basketball @ GMC
Dec. 7 - 7 Varsity Boys Basketball @ GMC
Dec. 10 - 10 5th Grade Play
Dec. 10 - 10 Varsity Girls Basketball @ Mt de Sales
Dec. 10 - 10 Varsity Boys Basketball @ Mt de Sales
Dec. 11 Winter Sports Pictures
Dec. 13 - 13 Coffee Truck for Faculty & Staff by GAP
Dec. 13 - 13 K5 Performance & Wreath Ceremony
Dec. 13 - 13 JV Boys Basketball vs. Piedmont Academy
Dec. 13 - 13 Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Piedmont Academy
Dec. 13 - 13 Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Piedmont Academy
Dec. 16 All Grades- Christmas Shirts
Dec. 16 - 18 Final Exams 1/2 Days
Dec. 17 - 17 Santa Visit
Dec. 19 - 6 Christmas Holiday School Closed
Dec. 19 - 19 JV Boys Basketball @ Westfield
Jan. 6 Teacher / Staff Work Day (Winter) No School
Jan. 7 Semester Two Begins Students Return
Jan. 8 Semester One Report Cards
Jan. 8 Semester 1 Report Cards
Jan. 14 - 14 2nd Nine Weeks Awards MS & HS (During Chapel)
Jan. 17 100th Day of School
Jan. 20 MLK Holiday School Closed
Jan. 29 - 29 3rd Grade Science Fair
Jan. 30 Wrestling at Region Tournament
Feb. 1 Oyster Roast Shotgun Fundraiser
Feb. 7 Varsity Wrestling State
Feb. 14 Wyldelife Camp
Feb. 14 All Grades - Valentine's Day Shirts
Feb. 17 Presidents Day Holiday School Closed
Feb. 18 Winter Break School Closed
Feb. 21 - 21 1st and 2nd Grade Play
Feb. 26 Varsity Basketball Final 4
Feb. 27 Boosterthon
Mar. 3 Read Across America
Mar. 5 Spring Sports Pictures
Mar. 10 6th & 7th Grade Field Trips
Mar. 10 8th Grade Overnight Field Trip
Mar. 11 End of Third Quarter
Mar. 12 Virtual Progress Reports Via RenWeb (Spring)
Mar. 13 - 16 Lake Oconee Food & Wine Festival
Mar. 17 All Grades - St. Patrick's Day Shirts
Mar. 18 - 18 3rd Nine Weeks Awards MS & HS (During Chapel)
Mar. 19 GISA Literary Competition
Mar. 20 - 20 Senior Cap & Gown Delivery
Mar. 27 Spring Pictures All Grades
Mar. 27 - 27 Gatewood Players - Nighttime
Mar. 28 - 28 4th Grade Wax Museum
Mar. 28 - 28 Middle School Science Fair
Mar. 28 - 28 Gatewood Players - Nighttime
Mar. 31 8th & 9th PSAT
Apr. 3 K5 Cap & Gown
Apr. 4 - 4 2nd Grade Market Day
Apr. 7 - 11 Spring Break Holiday School Closed
Apr. 16 - 16 Middle School Dance
Apr. 17 - 17 3rd & 4th Grade Play
Apr. 18 Good Friday School Closed
Apr. 20 Easter Sunday School Closed
Apr. 21 Varsity Tennis State
Apr. 24 - 24 1st Grade Career Day
Apr. 26 - 26 Junior Senior Prom
Apr. 28 Varsity Golf State
Apr. 29 Varsity Tennis State Team
May. 1 Varsity Track State
May. 5 Teacher Appreciation Week
May. 9 Senior Parade
May. 11 Baccalaureate
May. 12 - 12 K2-5th Water/Field Day
May. 14 Senior Exams
May. 17 Graduation at Sammons Field 10:00 am
May. 19 - 21 Final Exams Half Day
May. 19 - 19 Semester 2 EXAMS 1/2 Days
May. 20 - 20 Semester 2 EXAMS 1/2 Days
May. 20 - 20 Kindergarten Graduation Half Day
May. 21 Last Day of School Half Day
May. 21 5th Grade Last Will & Testament
May. 21 - 21 Semester 2 EXAMS 1/2 Days
May. 22 Teacher Post Planning
May. 26 Memorial Day School Closed
May. 29 Varsity Baseball State
May. 30 Varsity Soccer State