Garrard County Schools - Our Mission is Students

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!

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!👏