Upcoming Events
Announcements
SIC Parent Read Aloud Registration
If you are interested in reading to our 4K-2nd grade classes on Friday, March 6th, we would LOVE to have you!
Registration is now open. Learn more about this fantastic opportunity by clicking on the registration link below.
SIC Parent Read Aloud Registration/ Lector invitado Registro
If you are not an approved volunteer please fill out the GCSD Volunteer Approval Form.
Book Bonanza March 5th & 6th
We are excited to invite your child to our upcoming FREE school Book Bonanza! The Book Bonanza will offer a wide selection of age-appropriate books, providing a great opportunity for your child to explore new stories and develop their love for reading.
A list of the books that will be available can be reviewed using the link below. If you would like your child to attend the Book Bonanza to select free books, please sign and return the permission slip also linked below by March 1st.
Math Night at TEK Co-Hosted by Mathnasium
Join us at Thomas E. Kerns Elementary School for a fun and informative Family Math Night. Don't miss out on games, rewards, and giveaways for the whole family. Food will be provided. RSVP flyers were sent home with students. To print a new copy use the link below.
Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026 Time: 5:30-7:30 PM
Read-A-Thon Fundraiser
Our schoolwide Read-A-Thon fundraiser runs Feb 9th - Mar 6th, the last day of Read Across America Week.
Here's how it works: Kids read. You support. We raise BIG!💰
It's Week 2 of our Read-A-Thon! 🎉Here’s how you can help us hit our goals:
Step 1: Register your reader: Registration Page
Step 2: Share their page via text, social media or email so friends and family can donate toward our school goal.
Every reader who joins helps us read more, raise more, and earn awesome rewards. Let’s make Week 2 BIG! 📚💙
SC Ready Spring 2026 Testing Dates
- April 21-23 - Virtual Students will test in the building
- April 28-30 - 3rd Grade ELA tests
- May 5-7 4th/5th Grade ELA tests
- May 12- 4th Grade Science
- May 13-14 3rd, 4th, and5th Grade Math
Kindergarten Registration Open for 2026-27
We look forward to welcoming you to Thomas E. Kerns! Please register now so schools have the correct number of teachers and all preparations are made to welcome your child.
Parent Backpack Registration Link
Children who will be five years old on or before September 1 of the current year must enroll in public or private kindergarten unless the parent or legal guardian signs a waiver (Kindergarten Non-Attendance Form).
Any child who will be six years old on or before September 1 of the current year must enroll in first grade. Students who are currently enrolled in a GCS 4K or 5K program do not need to register.
NOTE: Pursuant to GCS Board Policy JBC, students who have completed private kindergarten or waived kindergarten and who will be 6 on or before September 1 of the school year will be placed in 1st grade. For the school to consider a kindergarten placement for a 6 year old child, the parent must provide information related to the “extenuating circumstances” that may exist.
The following circumstances do not constitute “extenuating circumstances":
- Child has a late birthday
- Child Find services were provided during preschool years
- Needs more time to mature and is not ready for K5
- A boy
- A sibling was retained
- Has trouble separating from the parent
If you have questions regarding enrollment, please visit the District's Kindergaten Registration Information Page or contact our Attendance Clerk at 864-355-1300. We are happy to answer any questions!
A Sweet Friday Treat for 4th Grade Fundraising
Our 4th graders will have fresh donuts 🍩 for sale in an effort to raise funds for their annual Atlanta Field Trip.
- When: Every Friday in February from 7 AM - 7:30 AM
- Where: 🚗Car line and 🚍bus loop
- Cost: 💲1 each or 💲12 per dozen
Thank you for supporting the 4th Grade! 😊
Order Your TEK Yearbook!
Don't miss out on the memories! Order a copy of your yearbook today.
Yearbooks are $20 and can be purchased for a limited time so don't wait.
Informational/Order Flyers were sent home with students. To print a new one or to place your order online click on the link below.
Access Testing Dates
Access Testing begins for our ML students on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 and continues through out the month of February, 2026. For more specific dates and grade levels please review the testing schedule.
Las pruebas para nuestros estudiantes de aprendizaje automático comienzan el miércoles 21 de enero de 2026 y continúan durante todo el mes de febrero de 2026. Para conocer las fechas específicas y los niveles de grado, por favor revise el calendario de exámenes.
Testing Schedule/el calendario de exámenes.
District Electronic Device Policy SCDE Parent & Student Resources
Operation Safe Outcomes
The Greenville County Sheriff's Office has launched Operation Safe Outcomes, a voluntary registry to help law enforcement respond more effectively to individuals medical or developmental disabilities such as ADHD, Alzheimer's, Autism, Blindness, and Down Syndrome. Families and caregivers can submit important information to improve interactions with vulnerable individuals during emergencies.
Learn more or register on the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office website.
Greenville County School Student Calendars
2025–2026 Student Calendar
2026–2027 Student Calendar
2027-2028 Student Calendar
Sign Up for Parent Backpack
Having a Parent Backpack account gives you access to your child’s grades and attendance,
as well as information from teachers, your principal, and the district!
School Day Bell Schedule
7:00am - Breakfast
7:30am - Classroom doors open
7:45am - School day begins & students must be in seats
2:15pm - Dismissal