Looking for an opportunity to join Garrard County Schools? GCS is now hiring a School Psychologist! Click the link below to view job description and requirements.
https://garrard.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1009
Did you know Family Healthcare Associates were offering services all summer? Visit us today at the Garrard Educational Center for urgent care, primary care, wellness visits, testing, and physicals! Open to all (not just staff and students).
Meet Tricia Jackson, our APRN:
Tricia Jackson graduated with honors from Indiana Wesleyan University. She has been practicing as a Family Health Nurse Practitioner for four years. Previously, Jackson was an oncology certified nurse at University of Kentucky for twelve years.
Tricia Jackson has been a Garrard County resident since 2002 and says, "I am honored to be able to help my fellow Garrard county residents stay healthy and recover from illness. I look forward to making a positive impact on members of this community."
An exciting new opportunity for Garrard County Area Technology Center thanks to the Career and Technical Education Grant funded by the Kentucky Department of Education.
Garrard County was the first school district to apply, the first district to receive the grant, and will be the first district to pilot!
The grant will allow the ATC to hire a Career and Technical Special Education Outreach Coordinator to support students receiving special education services within career and technical education!
If you have a background in Special Education and are interested in applying for our new position, click the link below!
https://garrard.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=994
This week, Mr. Cooper's GCHS 9th Grade Health class visited Mrs. Moberly's ATC Health Science classes to learn about CPR techniques!
Thank you to UK Healthcare for visiting our Health Science classes at the ATC last week! They brought the METIman simulator, so students could have the opportunity to listen to lung and heart sounds. Guests from UK Healthcare attended to discuss their specialties and experience working with UK Healthcare.
Don't forget tonight- if you have a student interested in the medical field, we will be announcing and providing information on a new collaborative program between UK Healthcare, BCTC and Garrard County High School! The event will begin at 6:30 in the Garrard County High School Library!
Don't forget about the GCS app! ALL lunch menus, spring athletic events, and school events are up to date on our website and app! Download on Android: https://bit.ly/31h6vrv or iPhone: https://apple.co/3Ew0QvW.
Mrs. Smith's Principles of Health Science classes are all about wellness! This week they practiced Donning and Doffing PPE! #wellnesswednesday
Important Update:
The Board recently approved the following change to next school year's (2022-23) calendar: August 8th will now be Opening Day, with students returning on August 9th, and May 22nd will now be closing day. Stay up to date on all calendar amendments through our app or website! https://www.garrard.k12.ky.us/
CALENDAR REMINDER: Tomorrow Friday, March 18th will be an instructional day for students and staff.
You can view our amended calendar on our website:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1872989/2021-2022_Calendar__Amended_2.8.22_.pdf
CALENDAR REMINDER: Friday, March 18th will be an instructional day for students and staff.
You can view our amended calendar on our website:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1872989/2021-2022_Calendar__Amended_2.8.22_.pdf
We would like to thank everyone who took advantage of our Test to Stay program during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The company providing this resource is no longer offering testing services, therefore GCS will no longer be able to offer this option to our community.
GC Parents and Families: It is that time of year again to register for preschool screenings! If you have a preschool-aged child who qualifies for preschool, use this link to sign up for their screening. Please note, a preschool-aged child cannot register for preschool enrollment without scheduling and attending a screening in April or May.
Click this link to register for a screening:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeTu1EgepRcc1w-AjoVOs2QnR0RTqoxJw8IAEeh0723F500Gg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Safety Reminder for all GC Students/Families:
The School Safety Resiliency Act requires any person entering a school to show valid identification, even if the office staff recognizes the person.
Please have a valid ID ready when entering a GC school building.
Mrs. Moberly's Body Structures and Functions students at the ATC are committed to learning new skills- last week's skill included CPR!
Start the week off right and learn something new today! #mondaymotivation
CALENDAR REMINDER:
Monday, February 21st, will be a Professional Development Day for staff- NO SCHOOL for students.
These chilly mornings are not stopping our ATC Carpentry class! Check out students here, raising a wall on the fire prevention training building they are constructing for the fire department!👷♂️🚒
The ATC Principles of Health Science classes had a guest speaker this week! Amy Collins, of Sullivan University, presented to students about different Health Careers. Thank you Mrs. Collins for sharing with our students!
This is a message from the Garrard County Board of Education. Garrard County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, February 4th, 2022. Tomorrow will be a SNOW DAY- students and staff will not report to classes. Stay safe!
This is a message from the Garrard County Board of Education.
Garrard County Schools will be utilizing a Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) Day tomorrow, Thursday, February 3rd, 2022. Students will report to classes virtually. Please view NTI expectations and schedules on your school’s website.
https://www.garrard.k12.ky.us/article/620227
There will be no Test to Stay tomorrow afternoon.
This is a message from the Garrard County Board of Education.
Garrard County Schools will be utilizing a Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) Day today, Friday, January 28th, 2022. Students will report to classes virtually. Please view NTI expectations and schedules on your school’s website.
https://www.garrard.k12.ky.us/article/620227
