Garrard County Schools - Our Mission is Students

🗓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

📢 Garrard County Schools' Summer Worker application is officially open! If you're interested in working mid-June to mid-July in areas like moving furniture, floor care, maintenance, painting, cleaning, mowing, or other tasks, click the link below to apply today! The link will take you to our substitute inquiry form — just be sure to check the "Summer Worker" box at the bottom! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwtFWEP8tV3Nlaq8GXdD5mJVAPsfBcUpIj41JiYGW22Ctq1A/viewform

Join us for the Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Fair on April 29, 2025, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at the Lancaster Public Square! This free community event is open to everyone and will feature educational information, opportunities to connect with local providers, prize drawings, free food, and free goodies. Sponsored by our Family Resource Center and the Department of Community Based Services, along with support from several community partners, this event is a great way to come together, raise awareness, and support our community. We hope to see you there!

Parents, don't forget to complete your Online Registration Annual Update of information. 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. We are aiming for 100% completion of OLR before the school year ends! Finish your OLR today!✅

Congratulations to our March high attendance students! Students with half a day or less absent and no tardies (97% attendance) during the month of March received a special treat. Thank you to the following sponsors this month: Piggin' Out and Los Agaves! 👏

Congratulations to our March monthly attendance winners! Students with half a day or less absent and no tardies (97% attendance) during the month of March received a special treat and were entered into a prize drawing. One student from each grade at every school took home a $10 gift card to Piggin' Out, thanks to First Southern National Bank for sponsoring this month’s rewards. Way to go, students, and thank you, First Southern, for supporting our schools! 👏

Both the GCHS and GMS Gifted and Talented Teams were recognized for their impressive performances at the State Odyssey of the Mind competition and their remarkable achievement of advancing to the World Finals. 👏

Our GCHS Marching Band was recognized at the most recent Board meeting for their outstanding accomplishments during the 2024-25 season, including their impressive performance of "Ride the Wave" at Grand Nationals. 👏

Our Garrard Middle School JAG Members were recognized at our recent Board meeting for placing at the state competition and advancing to Nationals! Congratulations, ladies — and best of luck as you represent us today on the national stage! 👏

Congratulations to Olivia Watts for being recognized as the Garrard County Schools Student of the Month for Camp Dick Robinson sponsored by Farmers National Bank! 👏

Congratulations to William Blanford for being recognized as the Garrard County Schools Student of the Month for Garrard County High School, sponsored by Farmers National Bank!👏

Congratulations to Stella Bolton for being recognized as the Garrard County Schools Student of the Month for Garrard Middle School sponsored by Farmers National Bank!👏