Thursday, November 12, 2026
Upcoming Events
Help us spread a little holiday cheer to children and families throughout Upstate South Carolina!
We’re collecting NEW, UNWRAPPED TOYS this week for the LEO Santa Toy Drive. Every donation helps make the holiday season a little brighter for a child in our community.
Bring in your new, unwrapped toys this week and help make a difference!
Let's come together to make the season merry and bright for families across the Upstate.
Every toy makes a difference. Thank you for giving!
Golden Strip Career Center brought home THREE major honors!
*Highest Total Number of Work-Based Learning Students at a Career Center
*Highest Number of Certifications Among Career Centers and High Schools
*Highest Performing Career Center – Once again! This award recognizes the combined achievements in Work-Based Learning, Certifications, and Completers.
These accomplishments reflect the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our students, instructors, staff, and community partners. We are especially proud of our students for embracing opportunities, earning industry-recognized credentials, and taking steps toward successful careers.
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who makes Golden Strip Career Center a place where students can learn, grow, and succeed!
Greenville County Schools celebrates Reaching Higher as one of the first school districts in South Carolina to reach the 90-90-90 milestone of surpassing 90% in all three major achievement areas. Dr. Royster congratulates students, staff and our community on this historic, shared achievement. Accomplishing an all-time high graduation rate of 92.2%, with 90.5% of the graduating class earning College/Career Ready status, and 98.9% of Greenville County schools rated Excellent, Good, or Average on the State Report Card, our students and schools are proving the powerful advantage of a Greenville County Schools education, where there are Stronger Communities, Greater Opportunities!
Dr. Royster's message on Reaching Higher
Reaching Higher at Greenville County Schools! At Golden Strip Career Center, we are celebrating GCS as one of the first school districts in South Carolina to earn the 90-90-90 milestone by surpassing 90% in all three major achievement areas: reaching a 92.2% Graduation Rate for the Class of 2026, 90.5% of the graduating class earning College/Career Ready status, and 98.9% of Greenville County schools rated Excellent, Good, or Average on the State Report Card. This is a powerful reflection of the GCS Advantage in action, where we have Stronger Communities, Greater Opportunities! To learn more about the celebration, visit GCS’s website.
2027 High School Graduation Schedules
Parents/Guardians, join us for a series of informative virtual sessions throughout this school year that are designed to help navigate the digital world safely! All classes are free and offered to any parent/guardian interested in learning more. The sessions being offered this year are found below:
Monday January 25, 2027 | 6pm - Behind the Screen: Helping Your Child Navigate Social Media Safely
Monday March 15, 2027 | 6pm - AI In the Classroom & At Home: Friend, Foe, or Future?
Students and parents can learn more, check eligibility and sign up for application updates at Meeting Street Scholarship Fund
A new college funding opportunity will be available for Greenville County Schools students. Eligible GCS graduates can receive up to $10,000 toward tuition, housing, meals and fees at one of 16 eligible South Carolina colleges. Applications are expected to open in November!
