Where are we Wednesday?✈️🌎
Our GCS staff has been traveling this summer, and we want YOU to guess where they've been! Every Wednesday, we'll post a few pictures of different staff members on their adventures. Click the like button and drop your guesses in the comments! Stay tuned for more! First up, Mr. Green at GMS- where has he been?! #wherearewewednesday
Garrard County Schools is thrilled to announce our collaboration with Children and Family Counseling Associates to provide mental and behavioral health services to our students and families. If your student needs services, please contact CAFCA directly by completing the referral form below. For any questions, please call 859-733-9241. Referrals can be made this summer—no need to wait until the school year starts!
Click below to access the referral form:
https://form.jotform.com/211783947732061
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Camp Dick Robinson Elementary is searching for their new Principal! If you're dedicated to student success, growth in education, and teamwork, we want you as a part of our bobcat family! Interested candidates can apply at the link below: https://garrard.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=2449
Join us for the Food Service Summer Lunch Bunch! Drive-thru meal pick-up is available at Garrard Middle School behind the cafeteria. Meals must be taken off-site and include lunch for that day and breakfast for the next morning. Available weekdays Monday-Friday, 11:30AM - 1PM, from June 3rd through July 19th (closed July 4th). All meals are free for children 18 & under-adult meals will not be sold. On Fridays, weekend meals will also be provided.
*VBS pick-up is from 1PM - 1:30PM.
Congratulations to our Class of 2024 Salutatorian for Garrard County High School, Mr. Merrick Graham! We are proud of your accomplishments! 🎓👏
Congratulations to our Class of 2024 Co-Valedictorians for Garrard County High School, Ms. Eleanor Srsic and Ms. Vivianna Weaver! We are proud of your accomplishments! 🎓👏
Reminder for Garrard County families: The Class of 2024 Graduation is tomorrow, Friday, May 24th at 7:00PM at Garrard Middle School. 🎓 Doors open at 5:00PM. Attendees must have tickets. Watch virtually at the link below: https://youtube.com/live/0wn3nvRAS2s?feature=share
Families, please complete the online registration update for your current/incoming students! Our goal is to reach 100% completion by the end of May, and we're currently at 60% as a district. Help us get there! Online registration is easy and fast-simply log into the parent portal, click 'More' on the left-hand tab, and then select 'Online Registration.' Need help setting up or resetting your parent portal accounts? No problem! Just give the front office a call. Click the link below to view specific registration instructions: https://5il.co/2i81d
📅 Calendar Reminder: Tuesday, May 21st, 2024 will be a Staff Day. Students will not report. See you on Wednesday!
Join us for a showcase of GCS students' artistic talents! Explore the creative art display and meet the creators behind each piece, starting at 6:30PM🎨.🎼
Stay for the performances by our Garrard Middle School and Garrard County High School Bands, beginning at 7PM. Mark your calendars for a great Evening with the Arts on May 16th and May 20th at Garrard Middle School.
Looking for an opportunity to join Garrard County Schools? GCS is now hiring a School Psychologist! Click the link below to view job description and requirements. ⬇️
https://garrard.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=2421
Calendar Reminder: Tomorrow, May 14th, 2024, was originally marked as a No-School day on the calendar for students, but that was a mistake and has been corrected on the approved calendar. Tomorrow will be a regular instructional day. Also- next Tuesday, May 21st, 2024, will be a Staff Day, students will not report.
What better way to kick off Teacher Appreciation Week than to celebrate our five Teacher of the Year recipients! Congratulations to these teachers, and thank you for your dedication and love for the students of Garrard County!
🔵Camp Dick Robinson - Mrs. Katherine McMullen
🟢Lancaster Elementary School- Ms. Kelsey Bricking
🟠Paint Lick Elementary School- Mrs. Jennifer Thompson
🟡Garrard Middle School- Ms. Jennifer Carmicle
🔴Garrard County High School- Mrs. Emily Arnold
Happy School Lunch Hero Day to the amazing lunch heroes of Garrard County Schools! Thank you for your dedication and hard work in providing nutritious meals to our students every day- you are appreciated!👏
Families, please complete the online registration update for your current/incoming students! Our goal is to reach 100% completion by the end of May, and we're currently at 30% as a district. Help us get there! Online registration is easy and fast-simply log into the parent portal, click 'More' on the left-hand tab, and then select 'Online Registration.' Need help setting up or resetting your parent portal accounts? No problem! Just give the front office a call. Click the link below to view specific registration instructions: https://5il.co/2i81d
📢Attention students and families! Testing season is just a week away! Be sure to review your school's graphic for the testing schedule. It is important students are present on testing days, and that they bring student-issued chromebooks fully charged!
Our GCS Preschool Screenings kicked off with a fantastic first day! If you have a preschool-aged student, there's still time to sign up for a screening on May 20th, 2024! Don't miss out - reserve your screening spot now by clicking the link and completing the form! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNvcyUFsQ5aHWWhuhm-EeQED2ZyxlvV0dWPUtrUWaHtPWwjQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
📢 Don't forget, Kindergarten registration is open! Thank you to those who have already completed this step for their incoming Kindergartener.
If you will have a Kindergarten age student for the 2024-25 school year and have not registered already, click the link below to access the registration form. Complete the form and follow the next steps to enroll your kindergarten student for the upcoming school year. Any questions, please contact school administration! First step of registration, complete this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScP1OQ7nZSx851CfmBtZgCscflvZvMFB8wdZYvYV8RWRZYXQw/viewform?usp=sf_link
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/2i81d
For new students to Garrard County joining us for the 2024-25 school year, please contact your school office for registration steps. Let's aim for 100% completion of OLR before the school year ends!
A sincere thank you to our GCS supporters!
To the Garrard County Board of Education: Thank you for approving a 4% pay raise for all staff, allocating additional staff to each school, and funding at $140 per student!
To the Kentucky General Assembly: Your additional funding for transportation, SROs, full-day kindergarten, and SEEK increases is deeply appreciated!
A special thank you to Speaker Pro Tem and Garrard County State Representative David Meade for securing $3.5 million in additional funding for facility updates and gap funding for potential completion of the GCHS project providing additional academic facilities and a performance gymnasium!
We are truly grateful for your support and commitment to our schools and community.
