Guntersville City Schools

06/17/2026

Guntersville City Schools is saddened by the passing of Mr. John Biddle, a devoted educator and leader who dedicated 43 years of service to the students and families of our community.

Throughout his remarkable career, Mr. Biddle served Guntersville City Schools as both a teacher and assistant principal at Carlisle Park Middle School, now known as Guntersville Middle School. For more than four decades, he invested in the success and well-being of young people, helping them grow academically, personally, and as members of the community. His commitment to students and passion for education left a lasting impression on all who had the privilege of learning from and working alongside him.

Mr. Biddle retired at the conclusion of the 2004-2005 school year after 43 years of faithful service to Guntersville City Schools. During his career, he touched countless lives and helped shape generations of students through his leadership, guidance, and dedication to excellence in education.

We are grateful for the impact Mr. Biddle made on our schools and community and for the legacy he leaves behind. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Biddle family, his former students, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.

06/15/2026

📧 Check Your Email!

ParentSquare invitations have been sent to all Guntersville City Schools parents and guardians.

Please check your inbox (and spam/junk folder) for an email from ParentSquare and activate your account.

ParentSquare brings school, classroom, and district communication together in one convenient place. Families can receive important updates, announcements, reminders, and emergency notifications through email, text messages, phone calls, and the ParentSquare app.

The platform also provides a simple way for families and schools to communicate directly, while built-in translation features help ensure every family can stay informed and engaged.

Our goal is to provide a more streamlined, accessible, and effective communication experience for students, families, faculty, and staff. Thank you for helping us make this transition a success!

06/11/2026

Guntersville City Schools is excited to announce that ParentSquare will become our primary communication platform.

ParentSquare brings all school, classroom, and district communication together in one convenient place. Families will be able to receive important updates, announcements, reminders, and emergency notifications through text messages, emails, phone calls, and the ParentSquare app.

The platform also allows for direct communication between families and schools while providing automatic translation features to help ensure every family stays informed and connected.

Our goal is to make communication more streamlined, accessible, and effective for our students, families, faculty, and staff.

More information about ParentSquare, including account activation and setup instructions, will be shared soon. We look forward to connecting with you through ParentSquare!

Guntersville High School
Guntersville Middle School
Cherokee Elementary School
Guntersville Elementary School

06/09/2026

Guntersville City Schools Resource Officers and GCS Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Bradley Stapler joined more than 1,200 school resource officers and educators at last week’s TAASRO (Alabama Association of School Resource Officers) Conference.

We’re grateful for their dedication and excited for them to bring back valuable knowledge and strategies as we continue our shared commitment to keeping our students, staff, and schools safe!

06/08/2026

Guntersville City Schools is proud to announce the hiring of Mr. John Doyle as the new Principal of Guntersville High School. His hiring was approved at this morning’s Special Called School Board Meeting.

Mr. Doyle brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of Guntersville City Schools to his new role. Throughout his career, he has served as a history teacher at Guntersville High School, Assistant Principal at Albertville High School and Guntersville High School, and most recently as Principal of Guntersville Elementary School. His leadership experience across multiple levels of education has provided him with a strong understanding of student growth and success from kindergarten through graduation.

As Principal of Guntersville High School, Mr. Doyle will lead the school's efforts to provide students with exceptional academic opportunities, meaningful extracurricular experiences, and a positive school culture that prepares graduates for success beyond high school. Having dedicated much of his career to serving Guntersville students and families, he is deeply committed to the continued success of the school and community.

Superintendent Dr. Brad Cooper expressed his enthusiasm for Mr. Doyle’s appointment.

“We are excited to welcome Mr. John Doyle as the next principal of Guntersville High School. Throughout this process, we were looking for someone with extensive high school leadership experience who is fully committed to the Guntersville community, and Mr. Doyle embodies both qualities. We are confident his leadership, experience, and dedication will help Guntersville High School continue to grow and build upon its tradition of excellence.”

Mr. Doyle also shared his excitement about returning to Guntersville High School.

“I am incredibly honored and excited to serve as the next principal of Guntersville High School. Guntersville has been home to my family and me for many years, and I am grateful for the opportunity to continue serving the students, staff, and community that mean so much to us.

Throughout my career, I have been blessed to serve Guntersville City Schools in a variety of roles including teacher, coach, assistant principal, and most recently as principal of Guntersville Elementary School. Each of those experiences has helped shape my belief that strong relationships, high expectations, and a commitment to excellence create the foundation for student success.

While it is difficult to leave a school and staff that I love at Guntersville Elementary, I am excited about this new chapter and the opportunity to lead Guntersville High School. One aspect that makes this transition especially meaningful is that the first group of second grade students I welcomed to Guntersville Elementary as principal will be juniors at Guntersville High School next year. Having had the privilege of watching many of these students grow over the years makes this opportunity even more special.

Guntersville High School holds a special place in our family’s heart. My wife, Beth, and I were blessed to watch both of our children, Molly and John Martin, graduate from GHS and benefit from the outstanding education, opportunities, and relationships they experienced there. Molly is now a fourth grade teacher at Cherokee Elementary School. John Martin earned a golf scholarship to Snead State Community College and then went on to earn a degree in finance from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and is currently employed with Ace Aero. The foundation they received at Guntersville High School helped prepare them for success in their careers and lives. GHS has truly been a blessing to our family, which makes this opportunity even more meaningful and personal for me.

Guntersville High School has a long standing tradition of excellence in academics, athletics, fine arts, and extracurricular activities. I look forward to working alongside our outstanding faculty, staff, students, parents, and community members to build upon that tradition and continue preparing students for success in college, careers, and life.”

Guntersville City Schools looks forward to the leadership, dedication, and commitment Mr. Doyle will bring to Guntersville High School as he begins this new chapter. His passion for Guntersville, its students, and its future make him well-positioned to continue the strong tradition of excellence at GHS.

06/04/2026

🔉 We are hiring!

Click the link below to learn more about our open positions and to apply today!

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06/03/2026

The numbers tell a powerful story about the Guntersville High School Class of 2026.

Of our graduates, 46% chose to continue their education at a community or technical college, 34% enrolled at a four-year university, 12% entered the workforce, and 4% committed to military service. Another 4% are still exploring their next steps.

The Class of 2026 also earned an incredible $12,858,239 in scholarship offers.

While these accomplishments belong to our graduates, they are also a reflection of the countless people who helped them along the way. From the teachers and staff at Guntersville Elementary, Cherokee Elementary, and Guntersville Middle who built the foundation, to the faculty, staff, counselors, career coach, administrators, and support personnel at Guntersville High School who helped guide them toward graduation and beyond, these achievements are truly the result of a community investing in its students.

We are grateful for every educator, mentor, family member, and supporter who played a role in helping the Class of 2026 reach this milestone!

05/26/2026

📢 Important Enrollment Information for the 2026-2027 school year!

Guntersville City Schools families, please take a moment to review the information below regarding:
• Returning Student Registration
• Out of District Applications

Returning student registration should be completed by May 31. Students who have not completed returning enrollment will not be eligible to receive schedules or teacher assignments for the upcoming school year.

Out of District Applications for the 2026-2027 school year open Monday, May 25 and close Monday, June 15.

For questions or additional information, please contact Guntersville City Schools at 256-582-3159.

05/21/2026

05/21/2026

Did you know that Free SUN Meals are available this summer for all eligible children 18 and under?

Families can find free meal locations in their community by using the USDA Summer Meals for Kids Site Finder linked below.

>> https://www.fns.usda.gov/sfsp/sitefinder