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After-School Clinics for Second H1N1 Vaccinations for School-Age Children Under 10 Begin January 5
Stone Elementary Academy and Summit Drive Elementary Receive School Garden Grants from SC Department of Agriculture
62 Greenville County Teachers Earn 2009 National Board Certification
Wade Hampton High School Principal Lance Radford Named State Secondary Principal of the Year
Greenville County Students Pay it Forward
Opening of A.J. Whittenberg Elementary Gets One Step Closer with Student Assignment Recommendations
Brother-Sister Duo at Slater-Marietta Elementary Score Second, Third Place Overall in NFL’s Punt, Pass and Kick National Competitionre
State Board Recognizes Three Exceptional Public School Volunteers
Over 50 Greenville County Schools’ Students Receive the Gift of Clearer Vision Thanks to LensCrafters “One Day” Program
Greenville County Schools is Only School District in Nation to Earn National Food Sanitation Award
77.4% of Greenville County Tenth Graders Pass High School Exit Exam on First Attempt
Oakview and Grove Elementary Schools Win 2009 Red Ribbon Banner Contest
Donaldson Star Academy Students Pair Up with Harvest of Hope to Help Needy Families
Change in School Assignment Requests Begin Wednesday, December 2
Thirty-two BRHS Chorus Students Selected for All-State Chorus
State Board to Recognize Exceptional Public School Volunteers for Service
Greenville County Schools Celebrates American Education Week
2009 Veterans’ Day Programs
H1N1 Immunizations Clinics for Students (K3 - 5th Grade)
Margaret Thomason Named Principal of A.J. Whittenberg Elementary
Berea Elementary Welcomes Principal Monica Muro from Argentina as Part of Principal Exchange Program
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe at Woodmont High through November 8
Greenville County College Fair Draws Thousands
Warp and Weft Sculpture to be Re-dedicated Monday, November 2, 7:00 pm
Superintendent Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Receives National FFA Award
Grove Elementary Student Wins SUBWAY FRESH FIT^® Video and Poster Competition
Carolina High Academy Math Lab Offers Hands-on, Real-world Learning
Dr. Brodie Bricker Accepts Award
Materials Review Committee Members Still Needed
Greenville County College Fair to be Held November 1 & 2
Enoree Career and Technology Teacher Receives $4,000 Grant
High School Assessment Program Testing
Michelin Volunteers, Sue Cleveland First Graders Team Up for Reading
Employees Improve English-Speaking Skills through Sed de Saber Program
Greenville County Magnet Academies Open Their Doors for Open House Events
Teaching the Relevance of Reading
Greenville County Schools and Pepsi Host 14th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament
Superintendent Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher, Woodmont High’s Richard Schrader Honored by Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club
Fine Arts Center Hosts Egyptian Artifacts through November 20
GCS Transportation Department Nationally Recognized for Innovative Special-Needs Bus Evacuation Plan
23 Greenville County Schools Students Named Semi-Finalists In National Merit Scholarship Program
Sara Collins Elementary WATCHDOGS Program Begins Thursday, September 17
Materials Review Committee Accepting Applications
Eight Schools Earn A Place in 2009 Palmetto Gold and Silver Awards Showcase
Greenville County Students Maintain SAT Average While State and National Scores Fall
Mark Earle, Hillcrest High Ag Teacher, Named President of SC Ag Educators Association
Greenville County Schools Receives Stimulus Money to Lower Energy Costs
Greenville County Schools’ Students Outscore National Average on ACT
Get Ready, Get Set – It’s Back-To-School Time!
Community Donations Help Greenville County Students Get Ready For School
Kelly Nalley, Spanish Teacher at Fork Shoals School, Named 2009-10 Greenville County Teacher of the Year
Greenville County Schools Names Two Emerging Teachers of the Year
Office Depot Donates 200 Backpacks to Greenville County Schools
Four Greenville County Elementary Schools to Participate in Michelin Challenge Education
Southside High Forensic Team Wins National Forensic League School of Excellence Award: School Has Long History in Speech & Debate
Seven GCS Students Earn College-sponsored Merit Scholarships
Parents Encouraged to Enroll Children and Update Schools on Student Transportation
No Child Left Behind Legislation Provides School Choice for Parents From Title I Schools
Grove Elementary One of 39 SC Schools Recognized for Improving Discipline, School Climate
Evan Kramer, Austin Powell to Participate in National Young Scholars Program
School Board Member Chuck Saylors Installed As National PTA President
Greenville County Schools Seniors Earn Record $99.8 Million in Scholarships
Greenville County Schools Boasts Success Rate of 82.9%
Sara Collins Elementary Media Specialist Receives National Recognition
Susan Clarke, Communications Coordinator, Receives Friend of School Social Work Award
Eight Greenville County Public High Schools Named Newsweek’s Best
Woodmont High’s William Welch Named Swine Production Winner
Jonathan Hicks, Travelers Rest High Student, Named Technology Champion
PUBLIC NOTICE
2009-10 General Fund Budget Approved Monday, June 8, 2009
Patti Clerc, Beck Academy Counselor, Receives McKinney-Vento Award
Donna Tesner, Slater-Marietta Elementary Teacher, Named Distinguished Reading Teacher of the Year
Alillian Trull, Finance Officer, Receives National Certification
2009-10 General Fund Budget – Second Reading
Greenville County Schools Announces Pepsi Golf Tournament Scholarships
Greenville County Schools Provides Free Summer Lunch Program
Crestview Elementary Wins Gold at Odyssey World Finals
Mr. Charles Mayfield Appointed Principal of J. L. Mann High Academy
Greenville County Schools Class of 2009 Graduates June 3 & 4
187 Employees Celebrate Retirement
College-Sponsored Merit Scholarship Winners Named
Six District Employees Receive Greenville County Schools Employee of the Year Awards
Eastside High’s Nicholas Bennett Caldwell and Southside High’s Kelly Ruth Funderburk Named Greenville County Students of the Year
Two Greenville County Schools Honored for Outstanding Writing Programs
Three Greenville County Schools Earn Red Carpet Status
2009 Congressional Art Competition Winner Announced
Wade Hampton High AFJROTC Program Named Outstanding SC Unit
2009-10 General Fund Budget – First Reading
J.L. Mann Principal Receives Scroggins Award
Three Greenville County Students Named Semifinalists in 2009 Presidential Scholars Program
Fine Arts Center Dance Student Lauren Miller Earns Honorable Mention at National Level
Four Greenville County High School Seniors Named National Merit $2,500 Scholarship Winners
Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) Tests
Greenville County Schools Benefits from $20,000 Donation to The First Tee of Greenville
GCS is Well Prepared for Viral Outbreaks
Mauldin High to Reopen Monday
Mauldin High to Close Again on Friday
Mauldin High to Close Thursday
GCS Employee Appreciation Day at Fluor Field - A Big Hit
Public Notice of Meetings
High School Exit Exam, April 21 – 23
29 Schools, Four Career Centers Earn Palmetto Gold and Silver Awards
Berea High School Green Machine Indoor Percussion Wins State Title
Greenville County Schools Announces 2009-10 Top Ten Teachers of the Year
Greenville Teacher Receives National Award for Building Community Partnerships
United Way’s Graduate Greenville Receives $100,000 AT&T Foundation Grant
DCC Receives $25,000 Grant for Solar House
J.L. Mann High Symphonic Band Earns Superior Rating
Superintendent Fisher Receives Excellent Rating From School Board
SCPTA Reflections Winners - 2009
Blue Ridge High School Concert Choir Wins First AAA State Choir Championship
Board Member Chuck Saylors Earns State Recognition
Crestview Places First at State Championship for Odyssey of the Mind
Greer Middle School Wins Battle of the Brains Quiz Bowl
Travelers Rest High Principal Lou Lavely Named South Carolina Association of Student Councils Administrator of the Year
Mauldin High Receives Honorable Mention Award for School Improvement Council
Mauldin High Receives Honorable Mention Award for School Improvement Council
J.E. Sirrine Scholarship Program – Court Decision
Survey Seeks Public Input on Education Priorities in South Carolina
Bell’s Crossing Elementary Recognized as Top School in State
“Shining Stars” Teacher Recruitment Event Scheduled for March 19-20
Food and Nutrition Services Earns USDA Best Practices Award for Summer Feeding Program
Mauldin Middle Earns Title of SC Recycling School of the Year
Sevier Middle Student Performs at National Thespian Event
Greenville County Schools Foundation Established
Mauldin High Wins Spirit Week for First Time in Eight Years
Readiness and Emergency Management Grant Makes Greenville County Schools a Safer Place
Greenville County Schools Show Improvement on School Report Cards
School System Receives National Accreditation
Upstate Architectural Firm Earns Design Awards For Sterling School
Carolina High School Featured in SC Architecture Magazine
Making a Difference for Students, Schools and Educators
Southside AFJROTC Wins National Chamnship!
Six Greenville County Schools Seniors Named 2009 Presidential Scholars Candidates
Pre-Register for Greenville County Schools 4-Year Old Kindergarten February 4- 6
SCSBA Honors Jim Anthony as Champion for Public Education
Greenville County Schools Announces 2009-2010 School Calendar
Greer High Student to Travel to Presidential Inauguration as Guest of Governor Sanford
Four Schools Selected Finalists for Carolina First Palmetto’s Finest Award
Students Earn State Awards at SC Jr. Beta Club Convention
Students Grades 6 – 12 Register Online for 2009-2010