Our exceptional students from LES and PLE had a great field trip on Friday! Students kicked off the day exploring the Science in Play2Go exhibit at the Garrard County Public Library. Next, they visited Burger House, where they practiced their communication and social skills by ordering their own meals, using a specially designed communication-friendly menu. The menu was donated to assist future friends with communication needs. A great day of learning and growth!🍔🍟
Welcome to our new Thumbs Up Thursday posts!👍 Each week, we’ll be shining a spotlight on students, schools, and community organizations making a positive impact in our district!
This week GCS is giving a big thumbs up to our Garrard County Public Library for welcoming our LES 1st Graders to explore the Science in Play2Go exhibit! Developed by the Kentucky Science Center for children 8 and under, this traveling exhibit makes science fun, hands-on, and exciting! Check out these smiles! #ThumbsUpThursday
Last night, Garrard County Schools and Garrard Middle School were made aware of a potential threat to GMS. The following was sent to all middle school parents this morning. We are now sharing globally.
Garrard Middle School is aware of the social media post made referencing a potential threat towards GMS. We have been in contact with local law enforcement and the individual has been charged with 1st Degree Terroristic Threatening. Out of an abundance of caution we will have an increased presence of law enforcement to provide additional security along with our SRO at GMS. We appreciate the support and swift actions of our local law enforcement in this matter. We are committed to the safety and security of our students and staff. We remain in contact with law enforcement and ask that if you know any more information to please reach out to local law enforcement.
Please know we will continue to work with law enforcement as needed in order to provide any further support or assistance.
Garrard County Schools is aware of a post that is being circulated about a school named Buckeye Local. That school is in Ohio, but we have notified local law enforcement so we can continue to monitor. Our SROs continue to be active and engaged in all our buildings. We will continue to work with law enforcement to maintain the highest level of safety possible.
A huge thank you to Whitaker Bank for their generous support in providing new scoreboards for the Garrard Education Center, where our Garrard Middle School students play basketball and volleyball. We are grateful for your commitment to our community and our students!
We are thrilled to announce the creation of the Garrard County Schools Hall of Fame, honoring alumni who have demonstrated excellence in Academics, Career, Arts & Humanities, Athletics, or Public Service. Nominations are now open and can be submitted from September 1st to November 30th. Nomination forms can be submitted electronically using the link below or a hard copy form can be completed at the Garrard County Board of Education office. To be eligible, nominees must either be retired from Garrard County Schools (no active employees) or have graduated at least five years ago (no current students). A selection committee will review all nominations and inductees will be announced in March, followed by a Hall of Fame Banquet in April to celebrate their achievements. This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize those who have made a lasting impact on our schools and community.
Click this link to access the nomination form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrVsv-zi8tGjUaTM49KFEnSdlIvzvQuNtkzKUJfv7ZB91d_w/viewform?usp=sf_link
Click this link to read more about the Garrard County Schools Hall of Fame: https://5il.co/2vwn2
Happy Labor Day from Garrard County Schools! Students, we'll see you back tomorrow!
Are you ready for a game under these lights?!?
BIG GC News! The Garrard County Bowl is kicking off the very first game in our brand new athletic facilities! Our Golden Lions will hit the field for a 6PM kickoff on Friday night vs. Middlesboro!
Check out the map below for entrance and parking details. Please note: No admittance cards or cash will be accepted. All tickets must be purchased through GoFan. Click the link to secure your tickets in advance—don’t miss out on this historic event!
https://gofan.co/event/1587314?schoolId=KY2765
📢Reminder: No school on Monday, September 2nd, 2024 in observance of Labor Day! We will see you back in class on Tuesday!
Another Tuesday, another tip from one our great GCS students! Each week, we’ll be highlighting one of our GCS students and their tip for staying successful in school. Camp Dick Robinson 5th Grader, Denton Gaffney says, "Practice a lot and that will help you succeed. Make sure to believe in yourself too!"
Our district schools benefit from Title I funds, which are crucial for providing classroom supplies, supporting both classified and certified staff, enhancing technology, and much more. Parents, families and staff interested in learning more about our Title I program can click the link below to view our August Title I newsletter. This month’s edition includes important info about the School Parent Compact, details on Annual Meeting information, and other key Title I resources for parents. Click below to read more: https://5il.co/2uq2i
The first day of Preschool is here, and our tiniest learners are off to a great start! Check out all of these precious smiles!📚🚌
Tuesday is here, and our School Tip Tuesday posts are back! Each week, we’ll be highlighting one of our GCS students and their tip for staying successful in school. Our first tip of the year comes from GCHS 9th Grader, AJ Evans. She says, "Stay focused and have a good attitude towards everyone, even if you have not met them yet." Stay tuned for more great school tips! #schooltiptuesday
Our Preschoolers had a great time at Back to School Night, and tomorrow they’ll officially start their FIRST day! We can’t wait to welcome our littlest learners as they begin their exciting school year! Stayed tuned for first day smiles!
Happy Monday to our families! We are introducing our new GCS series: Monday Moments! Each week, we’ll highlight one of our schools, and this week we’re kicking things off with Camp Dick Robinson! Check out the pictures to see what our CDR students are up to! Stay tuned for a weekly glimpse into all of our schools and their different activities!📚🚌 #mondaymoments
Tonight, Garrard County Schools had the pleasure of recognizing Mrs. Regina Meadows as the 2024 Fran Award Winner. The Fran Award highlights staff members who look for ways to make a difference each day at their school. Numerous staff members are nominated each year by their peers because they go above and beyond to meet the needs of their students. This year, GCS would like to congratulate Mrs. Regina Meadows on being named our 2024 Fran Award Winner! We thank you, Mrs. Regina , for your continued dedication and support to our GCS students!
Today was the first day of an exciting new school year across Garrard County Schools!🎒📚 Our classrooms were filled with energy, and we’re thrilled to welcome back all of our students and staff! See you tomorrow GC!
Our Kindergarteners, 6th Graders, and 9th Graders kicked off the school year with lots of smiles on their first day! We’re excited to see what this year will hold for them, and excited to welcome all of our students back on Wednesday!🚌📚 Stay tuned for more happy faces!
Only ONE day until school officially starts! Our GCHS Marching Band is ready to kick off the new year, posing in a 1 on our brand new field! 🎶🎵 Zoom in and see if you can spot your band student!
Ms. Hembree is lighting up our GCS school countdown! Just 2 days until school sparks back up! ✨ Get ready for the new year!
