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America 250 Student Celebration
In honor of America’s 250th Birthday, Greenville County Schools invites every student in grades Pre-K–12 to participate in Celebrating America.
Students can express their ideas through essay, poetry, artwork, photography, speech, song, or dance. Entries will reflect their own thoughts, experiences, hopes, or appreciation for America. Think about the people, places, freedoms, opportunities, traditions, challenges, or dreams that make America meaningful.
Twenty-eight District Finalists will receive $50, and the four overall District Winners will receive $100. District winners and their work will be recognized as part of Greenville County Schools' America 250 Celebration on Wednesday, February 17.
All work must be original and created by the student submitting the entry. Student directions and entry forms can be found using the links below.
CogAT and Iowa Grade 2 Testing
Students in second grade will be administered the CogAT and Iowa assessments as part of South Carolina's Grade 2 Gifted and Talented Assessment Program. These assessments are used as screeners for qualifying students to participate in our SC Gifted and Talented Program (Challenge). The test results are also used to determine placement in the Charles Townes Center (CTC) at Sterling School for Highly Gifted students. Complete criteria can be found on the GCS website linked below.
🗓️ Tuesday, October 6: CogAT
🗓️ Wednesday, October 7: CogAT
🗓️ Thursday, October 8: Iowa Reading
🗓️ Friday, October 9: Iowa Math
GCS Gifted and Talented Qualification Information
📚🌙 Literacy Night at Rudolph Gordon School!
Join us at Rudolph Gordon School on Thursday, October 29, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. for our annual Literacy Night. This is a FREE event for all RGS families! Families can enjoy lots of fun activities, including: Literacy games and crafts, Trunk or Treat, Vendors, Photo booth, and Food trucks
We can't wait to see our Gators there!
📅 Thursday, October 29
⏰ 5:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Rudolph Gordon School
PSAT/NMSQT Important Dates
Students registered to take the PSAT/NMSQT will participate in a required Readiness Check on Thursday, September 24 at 9:45 AM in the middle school cafeteria. During this pre-test session, students will confirm that their testing devices are ready and complete the necessary steps for test day.
The official PSAT/NMSQT will be administered on Tuesday, October 6 beginning promptly at 8:00 AM. Students should arrive at school on time and bring their fully charged, school-issued Chromebook.
Questions? Please contact Lauren Nagelkirk, Assistant Principal/School Test Coordinator or Carrie Pulley/Test Coordinator/8th Grade Counselor.
GCS Presents Parent Academy
Join GCS virtually or in person for informative sessions designed to support and empower families throughout every stage of their journey. Sessions include Conflict to Calm: De-Escalation Strategies; Empowering Families: Navigating Special Education; Their Future, Their Plan: Navigating the Road to Adulthood! Registration links below.
GCSD Technology Safety Virtual Parent Workshops
Join GCSD for a series of informative virtual sessions designed to help navigate the digital world safely. Registration can be found in the link below.
🗓️ Oct. 26 @ 6 PM: Beyond the Screen: A parent's guide to video games and online safety
🗓️ Jan. 25 @ 6 PM: Behind the Screen: Helping your child navigate social media safely
🗓️ March 15 @ 6 PM: AI in the Classroom and At Home: Friend, Foe, or Future?
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2026-2027 School Year Calendar
2027-2028 School Year Calendar