Congratulations to Clarkson 5th grader Shelby Cain selected as a vocalist for All-State Elementary Modern Band, one of only eight students statewide to earn a vocalist spot and performance at KMEA in February.
BIG weekend for the Marching Cougars at Bands of America Grand Nationals in Indy. 8th in Class AA out of 26 bands, 38th in the country out of 92 bands, AND a Distinguished rating - all on the national level! Congratulations on a well-earned accomplishment!!
Nothing like learning from the pros! Thanks to Clint Abner for today’s HVAC installation master class for our Building & Apartment Maintenance (formerly carpentry) students.
All-District Orchestra will feature a huge Grayson County contingent! 22 GCHS musicians with two alternates, 26 for GCMS with four alternates. See complete lists at https://bit.ly/3QdgKDc
Individual painted art blocks create a singular artwork that will soon go on display at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center as part of the Arts in Healing program. The GCHS WIN art enrichment class presented the second in the series today to Hospital Marketing Specialist Andria McGregor.
Congratulations to Coach Vincent on this well-earned and most-deserved recognition!
More career exploration! Today in the high-demand heavy equipment operation program at ECTC. Students visited the Elizabethtown campus to learn about the program, safe and efficient operation for a variety of jobs, and experience these mega movers in action.
Surgical simulations in high school? Yes! Our students have so many incredible real-world opportunities available to them. Today health science classes got hands-on experience with laparoscopic surgical simulators thanks to a visit from the Area Health Education Center.
A big day for the GCHS Marching Cougars at the Franklin Simpson Marching Invitational last weekend! They placed first in class AAAAA, along with best color guard and Reserve Grand Champion honors. Shown are Drum Majors and seniors accepting the band’s trophies.
GCHS junior WIN enrichment class unveiled this masterpiece that will soon go on display in Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center cafeteria as part of the Arts in Healing program. See story at: https://bit.ly/3sPJd9R
New Employee Breakfast/Orientation #1, with another to go next week. We’re excited to welcome all our newest staff members to the GCS team!
Meals on the Bus returns June 5 - July 14! This summertime program provides all kids and teens 18 and under the opportunity to receive meals free of charge, no registration needed. Choose the site that best fits your location and schedule at https://bit.ly/453N1Dj
Camp Invention will spark your child’s creativity this summer as campers design, invent and create the next big thing through hands-on fun. Camp will run June 5 – 9 and be held at Lawler Elementary. Sign up your young innovator for this exciting experience today! Details and registration at https://bit.ly/3LT34MI
Celebrating our teachers and staff during Appreciation Week! In the classroom, on the bus, in the cafeteria, in our halls, or on our grounds, they’re always educating, mentoring, and caring for our kids in so many ways, both big and small. A big THANK YOU to these awesome folks who give their all, all year round!
Thanks to Elvie Shane for visiting and performing today at GCMS. Great music and aspirational words, “Be good to each other. Dream big.”
Thanks to Owensboro Health Twin Lakes for hosting Health Career Day, a wonderful experience, with insights into a variety of healthcare professions.
Top finishes at SkillsUSA State for GC Tech Center. Team events, 1st place Jake Rogers & Isaac Dowell, Urban Search & Rescue, Paul Overton & Gabriel Secora, Additive Mfg. Eldon Williams, 1st in Computer Programming, Thane Smith, 2nd and Lake Hatfield, 3rd, Carpentry.
What a summer these students have in store at GSP, GSA, and GSE. Well earned and congratulations to all!
Well-earned! GCHS Senior Counselor Diane Harned has been honored with the KCTCS School Counselor/Teacher Pathfinder Award. Presented by ECTC staff in a surprise ceremony, Harned was cheered on by the GCHS Class of 2023.
Full story: https://bit.ly/41uMW8W
Congratulations to GCHS FCCLA on a variety of successes at State! Competition placements and national qualifications, leadership awards, state officers, and a national officer candidate. Great effort, great representation!
