
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 Mrs. Joy Arnold for being recognized as the Garrard County Schools Teacher of the Month, sponsored by Whitaker 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!👏


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 GCS Staff Member, Kathy Cuzick for being recognized as the Garrard County Schools Support Staff Member of the Month sponsored by Danville Office Equipment!👏


Calling all incoming kindergarten families! Join us for a FREE Kindergarten Readiness Event on May 8th at 5PM at the Garrard Education Center! Hosted by our Family Resource Center and the Public Library—come enjoy fun, learning, and helpful resources to get your child ready for school. We can’t wait to see you there!


Garrard County High School JAG students stepped up to support our youngest learners by volunteering to pass out flyers about upcoming Preschool Screenings.They are helping ensure families in our community stay informed and don’t miss this important opportunity. If you have a preschool-aged child, screening sign-ups are open now! Click the link below to schedule your appointment today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCFkB7FD_gxFpDXqNcLVwG0a2mx0BRr6oZ9aFbH8Z2gDnkVQ/viewform?usp=dialog



It's that time of year again!📝 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. Let's aim for 100% completion of OLR before the school year ends!
