Garrard County Schools - Our Mission is Students

We are excited to continue the tradition of the Garrard County Schools Hall of Fame, created to honor alumni who have demonstrated excellence in Academics, Career, Arts & Humanities, Athletics, or Public Service.

Nominations for this year’s class are now open and will be accepted from September 1st to November 30th. Forms can be submitted electronically using the link below, or a hard copy may be completed at the Garrard County Board of Education office.

A selection committee will review all nominations, and inductees will be announced in March, with a Hall of Fame Banquet to follow to celebrate their achievements.

This is a wonderful opportunity to continue recognizing those who have made a lasting impact on our schools and community.

Click here to access the nomination form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrVsv-zi8tGjUaTM49KFEnSdlIvzvQuNtkzKUJfv7ZB91d_w/viewform?usp=dialog

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 highlights key information about Title I in our schools, how Title I funds are allocated, and the important role parents play in a Title I school. Click the link below to view our newsletter:
https://5il.co/3p03o

Happy Labor Day from Garrard County Schools!

Today, we honor the hard work and dedication of our incredible staff, students, families, and community. Thank you for all you do to make GCS a great place to learn and grow.

🗓️ Calendar Reminder: Labor Day Holiday– No school for students or staff on Monday, September 1st.

Stay connected with Garrard County Schools! Follow GCS on our app and social media for the latest updates. Click the link below for quick access to all our pages and hit the follow button! https://linktr.ee/garrardcountyschools

Happy Monday to our GCS families! Monday Moments are back and we couldn't be more excited to highlight our schools! Today, we visited Garrard Middle School's Encore classes! Enjoy this snapshot of their day!👏⬇️ #mondaymoments

Back-to-School Reminder!🚌📚

Tuesday, August 12 – District Transition Day
Only Kindergarten, 6th Grade, and 9th Grade students will attend for a full day.

Wednesday, August 13 – First Official Day for ALL Students
We can’t wait to see everyone back in our schools!

It’s Back to School Week in Garrard County! 🚌📚✏️
We’re excited to welcome our students and families as we kick off a brand-new school year. Come meet your teachers, get important class info, and get a head start on a successful year! Check out our back to school dates below!⬇️

Garrard County High School
• Aug 4 – Sophomores: 4–7PM
• Aug 5 – Freshmen: 4–7PM

Garrard Middle School
• Aug 5 – 5:30–7:00PM

Elementary Schools (CDR, LES, PLE)
• Aug 7 – 5:00–7:00PM

We can’t wait to see you there!

🦁✂️ It’s Mascot Monday, and our Golden Lion is getting a fresh cut before the first day of school! A big thanks to our man Dan for keeping our mascot looking sharp- don’t forget to schedule your back-to-school haircut too! Looking good, feeling ready! #mascotmonday

Where are Wednesday! Can you guess where Mrs. Owens spent time biking this summer? Hint: No cars allowed!
Drop your guess in the comments below! #wherearewewednesday

It's almost time! Join us for Back to School Nights across Garrard County Schools as we gear up for an exciting new year!🚌📚✏️

Garrard County High School:
• Aug 1 – Seniors: 8–11AM | Juniors: 12–3PM
• Aug 4 – Sophomores: 4–7PM
• Aug 5 – Freshmen: 4–7PM

Garrard Middle School
• Aug 5 – 5:30–7:00PM

Elementary Schools (CDR, LES, PLE)
• Aug 7 – 5:00–7:00PM

Come meet your teachers, get class info, and start the year strong!

Where Are We Wednesday?
This week, we’re following Mrs. Tara Noe, who’s been on the move! She recently had the opportunity to present a training focused on using visuals and sensory strategies to support children with autism. Mrs. Noe is an incredible resource for Garrard County, and we’re proud to see her sharing her expertise beyond our schools and into the world. 🌎✈️
Any guesses where she’s been? Drop them in the comments! #wherearewewednesday

It’s Mascot Monday, and today our Golden Lion is making a stop at the Garrard County Public Library! Students- don’t forget to keep up with your summer reading—the library has tons of great books waiting for you!🦁📚
#mascotmonday

Summer is in full swing, and our GCS staff has been on the move! Each Wednesday, we’re checking in to see where they’ve been in our Where Are We Wednesday series. Up first: our Special Education Team! Any guesses where they’ve been? 👀✈️ Drop your guesses in the comments and check back next week to see who’s up next! #wherearewewednesday

📢 GCS Reminder: If you missed our spring preschool screening dates—no worries! You can still schedule a screening for August. Please note: a preschool-aged child must complete a screening before enrolling in preschool.
Click the link below to schedule your appointment today! ⬇️ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffvuHZhOnqc60RWE9dMLpl4IP2INZZsYQEIbPxuwS5YBoIsw/viewform?usp=dialog

Parents: Get ready for Back to School Nights by completing your Online Registration (OLR) now! All students must have their OLR completed before attending Back to School Night. Existing students' parents can log in to their Parent Portal accounts to complete registration, including adding new students like incoming kindergartners. Click this link to follow step by step instructions: https://5il.co/3dlhe
For new students to Garrard County joining us for the 2025-26 school year, please contact your school office for registration steps.

Say hello to Mascot Mondays- our new summer series!🦁 While school’s out, our Golden Lion is out and about around town, reminding students of all the fun things happening this summer. This week, our Mascot stopped by Garrard County High School to grab free breakfast and lunch- available to all children 18 and under. Only a few weeks left, so don’t miss out! Come get a lunch and say hi to our wonderful Food Service team! #mascotmonday

Kindergarten is right around the corner- have you registered yet? 🚌 If you have a child entering kindergarten, please follow the link below to begin the registration process: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRHzE9Pzj7e0ms3IhxNIJKhAv-c5Xlj59X-UgptZYV-Q863A/viewform?usp=dialog. All incoming kindergarten students must complete a kindergarten screening before the school year begins. Once you submit the registration form, the school will reach out to schedule a kindergarten screener. Students will not be placed on a class list until their screening has been completed. We look forward to welcoming your student to Garrard County Schools!

Reminder: Our Food Service Team will not be serving meals on Friday, July 4th in observance of the holiday. 🇺🇸 Weekend meals will be distributed tomorrow, Thursday, July 3rd.

Kindergarten is right around the corner- have you registered yet? 🚌 If you have a child entering kindergarten, please follow the link below to begin the registration process: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRHzE9Pzj7e0ms3IhxNIJKhAv-c5Xlj59X-UgptZYV-Q863A/viewform?usp=dialog. All incoming kindergarten students must complete a kindergarten screening before the school year begins. Once you submit the registration form, the school will reach out to schedule a kindergarten screener. Students will not be placed on a class list until their screening has been completed. We look forward to welcoming your student to Garrard County Schools!