Eighth grade students have the opportunity to participate in the South Carolina Junior Scholars Identification and Development Program. Greenville County students were identified to participate based on their exemplary performance on the SC READY English Language Arts and/or Mathematics assessments administered during Spring 2026. Qualifying students will be notified by letter by August 14th and are able to take the PSAT for FREE. All other 8th grade students can choose to take it for a FEE of $16.00.
The PSAT/NMSQT test will be administered during the school day on October 8th, 2026. Parents of students enrolled in the GCS Virtual Program will need to provide their own transportation.
South Carolina’s Junior Scholars are selected based on the student’s PSAT/NMSQT score. Specifically, a student who scores 550 or higher on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion or scores 530 or higher on the mathematics portion of the PSAT/NMSQT will qualify.
You may explore the link below to learn more about the PSAT/NMSQT test. Should you have any questions about the test, please contact Anna Goettee at agoettee@greenville.k12.sc.us
To register for the PSAT parents must complete the Registration Google Form linked below between the dates of August 10th - August 24th at 4:00pm. Payment will be received via SchoolCash at a later date for the students who did NOT receive a letter stating they qualified to take the test for free. Payment information will be available soon.
Please register to prepare for payment if necessary. Payment will be collected via SchoolCash. The link to register for SchoolCash is on the RMS website and also linked below.
*** Please DO NOT attempt to send in payment until you receive more information***
As we prepare for the new school year, Greenville County Schools has shared several important updates for students and families, including:
✔️ Changes to grading policies, including the elimination of grade floors
✔️ Updated expectations for student use of AI tools
✔️ Technology use guidelines by grade level
✔️ Content and Credit Recovery updates for high school students
We encourage all families to review these updates before the first day of school to help ensure a successful year.
📄 Please see the attached flyer for an overview of these important changes.
Parents/Guardians, as we prepare for the new school year, it is crucial that the beginning of the year paperwork, linked below, is completed for every student. These forms are vital for ensuring we have accurate and up-to-date information about your child, which helps us provide the best support and care. Please take a few moments to select the appropriate link below and complete the forms before the first day of school. Contact your grade level administrator for any questions.
NEW! A simpler way to pay school fees is here! Greenville County Schools is excited to introduce SchoolCash Online -- our new online payment system for school-related fees and activities!
With SchoolCash Online, families will be able to conveniently pay for items such as: field trips, club dues, replacement ID cards, and other school activities & expenses.
Keep an eye on your email! You may receive (or may have already received) an email from noreply@schoolcashonline.com with instructions to create your account. You only need to register once, even if you have multiple students in GCS. After registering, you can add additional students from other schools.
Important reminder: SchoolCash Online does not replace MySchoolBucks. Greenville County Schools Food and Nutrition Services will continue using MySchoolBucks for all meal payments.
Need help setting up your account? Contact the SchoolCash Parent Help Desk at 1-866-961-1803.
We’re excited to offer families a more convenient way to manage school payments!
IMPORTANT – before registering, please be sure to check which school your address is zoned for by using the FIND YOUR SCHOOL link below.
Registration/Enrollment should be started and completed online. Please use the link below to start the process of enrollment and create a Backpack account.
Enrollment/Registration Information
MOVED WITHIN GREENVILLE SCHOOLS – BUT SCHOOL CHANGED??
During the summer, parents are not required to come in to the school withdraw their student. If a student is moving and remaining in the Greenville County school district, the parent should sign in to their existing parent Backpack, go to the “enrollment” section and choose “start a new enrollment.” You will need to enter all of your student’s information so our system is updated correctly. Upload copies of the current proofs of residence. Proofs of residence (lease/mortgage and current utility bill) must have statement dates within 30 days of submitting your enrollment in Backpack. A copy of the parent’s photo id and the student’s birth certificate must also be uploaded. Once you submit the request and it is received, we will review it and when approved we will request records from the previous school. Due to state reporting guidelines, no phone calls or email requests will be accepted.
What if I want to speak to someone about my child’s enrollment? Please email Whitney McDaris at wmcdaris@greenville.k12.sc.us. We have limited enrollment staffing over the summer, so there may be a delay in responding to your email.
Parents, we’re excited to share that Arbiter Sports will be used for all athletic registrations this upcoming season. Please use the link provided to register your student-athlete and ensure all information is completed before tryouts and practices. This new system will help streamline registration, communication, and eligibility for all athletes. If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to chajohns@greenville.k12.sc.us. Thank you for your support!
How do I Register for the First Time? | For Parents