Join us for Relaunch Roundup on Facebook Live next Tues., July 14, at 6 pm, as Supt. Robinson talks about the 2020-21 school year and answers your questions. Submit by noon Mon., July 13, at https://bit.ly/RelaunchRoundupGCS2020 and view via K105 Digital Productions channels and the GCS Facebook page.
There was a display issue with A/B calendar that was shared yesterday. Here's a new, corrected version for the Aug 10 - 27 transition weeks.
Thank you to the nearly 1,800 families that provided input to help shape our Relaunch 2020 plan, along with the “Healthy at Schools” guidance. View in this important message from Supt. Robinson https://bit.ly/GCS2020News1
More information at https://bit.ly/RelaunchGCS2020 with updates to come.
Congratulations to GCHS’ Cody Mooneyhan! She will be recognized with the 2019-20 Educated Adviser Award at FCCLA's Virtual National Leadership Conference next week, one of only two advisers to receive this national honor.
The KY Dept. of Education has released the Healthy at Schools guidance. This along with feedback will be used to determine our next steps moving forward as we plan to safely begin school in August. Thank you for your continued support and patience. View the document at https://bit.ly/2YxzljC
UPDATE: Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) deadline extended to JULY 10. If you haven't already applied, please do so at https://benefind.ky.gov. ALL GCS students qualify for this benefit regardless of income. More information at https://bit.ly/GCSPEBT.
Some good news! GCS will provide basic school supplies for ALL students this year. There will be a few personal, school or class-specific items that your child may still need. We’ll have more information coming soon. Till then, know that your basics are covered!
Family Planning Survey at https://bit.ly/gc-2021 open till June 24. Please share feedback online or call 270-259-4011 for assistance.
Final survey - Family Planning for 2020-21 is now open at https://bit.ly/gc-2021. Your input will directly impact scheduling and other decisions at the district, school and classroom level. Please complete today!
Results of the NTI Family Survey, the first of three for feedback in planning for the 2020-21 school year, plus an update on behind-the-scenes work to prepare for reopening. Details at https://bit.ly/GCS2020Update1
Families, please complete this brief survey designed to help us understand the technology needs of our school district during any time of Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI). Survey Link: https://bit.ly/TechSurveyGCS
Congratulations to GCHS incoming senior Gracyn Cook, selected to serve on the KY FCCLA Executive Council as VP of Individual Programs for the 2020-21 school year. See the full story at https://bit.ly/CookKYFCCLA
An important benefit is available to ALL GCS families. The federal COVID-19 Relief Bill provides eligibility for every student to receive a one-time benefit via EBT card of up to $313.50 per child. Applications are open June 1 – 30. Learn more at https://bit.ly/GCSPEBT
Need a paper copy of our NTI Parent Survey? Just call 270-259-4011 and we'll mail it to your home.
Families, please share your experience with Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) during the COVID-19 school closures. Your honest input on this brief, anonymous survey will help us improve our instruction, communication and delivery moving forward. We appreciate your time. Survey Link: https://bit.ly/NTISurveyGCS2020
Our Meals on the Bus summer schedule is out! All route stops remain the same, but there have been some time changes. Please be sure to check yours. Service will remain pickup, with social distancing guidelines followed. We’ll see you Monday, May 18!
Healthy children learn better, and school nurses make it happen! Hat’s off to our stellar nursing team for all they do for both body and mind to help keep students ready to learn and grow. Thank you Brenda Oller, GCHS; Dana Carman, GCMS; Chastity Thorpe, Caneyville; Lynn Ponder, Clarkson; Jennifer Smith, Lawler; DaLeisa Miller, Wilkey; Kim Cannon and Michele Vincent, District.
Congratulations to these GCHS HOSA members on top event finishes and Community Service awards at State Leadership Competition, held virtually this year. See their finished at bit.ly/GCHSHOSA. All now move on to virtual National competition in June.
Shout out to District Technology Integration Specialist Dee Dee Webb, named as one of only 19 educators from across the country to the PBS Digital Innovator All-Star Class of 2020! Visit bit.ly/PBS2020AllStar to discover how Dee Dee is using technology both inside and outside the classroom to inspire students and teachers alike.
Is there a finer group to wish a Happy Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week? Always, but especially this year. Sometimes above and beyond goes way beyond anything that can possibly be imagined! Thank you to our GCS teachers and staff for everything they do!
