Garrard County Schools - Our Mission is Students

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!

Garrard County Schools is offering FREE “Sun Meals” this summer! Grab & Go meals for ages 18 & under will be available May 29 – July 18 (closed July 4) at Garrard County High School, Monday–Friday from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Each bag includes lunch for the day and breakfast for the next morning—plus weekend meals on Fridays!

🎓 Garrard County High School Graduation will take place on the new turf field! Please note there will be no public access to the field during the ceremony. The district will provide photos of each graduate, which can be accessed here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AVKg_sR-3Bd-5RhHqhIWu6k70EODnsuo?usp=sharing

Garrard County High School Graduation will be held tonight at the new athletic complex on the turf field at GCHS. 🦁🎓 The ceremony begins at 7:00 PM. Can’t attend in person? Watch the live stream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/cBdrgytk0Ck?si=LPRQ1l1_L3Wai4Q7

Our Garrard County High School Lady Lions Soccer team is hosting the "Kickin’ It with the Kiddos" Youth Soccer Camp on June 23 & 24 from 6:00–8:00 PM at the GCHS turf field! 🦁⚽️ Open to boys and girls ages 4–12. Cost is $50 per camper and $30 for each additional sibling. Click this link to read more and register: https://bit.ly/25gccamp

🗓Calendar Reminder: Tuesday, May 20th, 2025 will now be an instructional day for both staff and students. This day was originally scheduled as a No School day, but it will now serve as a make-up day for our missed day on September 27th, 2025.

Get ready to hit the court! 🏀 Garrard County Basketball Camp is happening June 2–4 at Garrard Middle School from 9AM to 12PM (registration starts at 8:30AM). Cost is $50 per camper, or $40 each for siblings. Three days of skills, drills, and fun—don’t miss it! Sign up below!⬇️ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8TrDntYbiixqyQeJjO-9M23F-JKaGt0JQFHS4agMnP2A5Fg/viewform

📢It’s time to get ready for the 2025–26 school year! Parents, don’t forget to complete your Online Registration Annual Update (OLR)—it’s quick and easy! If your student is already enrolled, simply log in to your Parent Portal account to update information and add any new students, like incoming kindergartners. Step-by-step instructions can be found here: https://5il.co/3dlhe If you're new to Garrard County Schools, please contact your school office for guidance on how to register. We're aiming for 100% completion of OLR before the school year ends, so don’t wait—complete yours today! Families who haven’t completed OLR will be contacted directly this week.

📢Garrard County Schools is hiring a certified Athletic Trainer to support our student-athletes! This role requires a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Health, or Athletic Training, along with NATA certification, CPR and First Aid certification, and preferred experience at the high school, college, or sports medicine clinic level. This is a great opportunity to make an impact in a district that values both academics and athletics. If you’re passionate about supporting student-athletes, click the link below for more details and to apply: https://garrard.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=2540

Dine at Los Agaves tomorrow, May 8th, after 4:00PM and support our Garrard Middle and Garrard County High School Odyssey of the Mind teams as they head to World Finals! Every meal makes a difference!👏

Don't forget: This Friday is the Garrard County Mini Prom for our 4th and 5th Graders! ✨Join us Friday, May 9th, 2025 from 6:30–8:30 PM in the Garrard County High School Cafeteria. Admission is just $6 and Concessions will be available starting at $2. Photo packages will be offered for $5. Presented by Project Graduation. If your student is planning to attend, click the link below to RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKtAHla2i3PNpiej9uWN5D-tvBYNTS1tvODJ4PSJBG-FzIXA/viewform?usp=dialog

GCS Reminder: If you have a preschool-aged child, screening sign-ups are open now- ONE date left! Please note, a preschool-aged child cannot register for preschool enrollment without scheduling and attending a screening. Click the link below to schedule your appointment today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCFkB7FD_gxFpDXqNcLVwG0a2mx0BRr6oZ9aFbH8Z2gDnkVQ/viewform?usp=dialog

Join us for Spring Workshops and Tea at the GEC on Saturday, May 3rd! Create unique art, enjoy spring snacks and tea, and support our Odyssey of the Mind teams heading to World Finals. Choose one workshop or attend them all — moss art, painting, and fairy house building. GEC – 324 West Maple Avenue, Lancaster First workshop: $35 | Each additional: $15 All supplies included! Click the link below or email tisha.weaver@garrard.kyschools.us to register. Walk-ins welcome if space allows! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8MVMMVivoHf8wxZF_57qqikj9jCYvcRmGgUiepw10IOXZjA/viewform?pli=1

📢Garrard County Schools is hosting an exciting event this Thursday to showcase exclusive advertising opportunities! Learn how partnering with GCS can boost your business through our digital platforms . Enjoy delicious food prepared by our Culinary Department, tour our facilities, chat with student-athletes, and see how you can get involved! If you plan to attend, please RSVP at the link below. We can’t wait to connect with you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSda0RATN0jyVGVGh5DzaQLenDiqMrxCqsHAocsGTmVeIqt7Ow/viewform?usp=dialog