Announcements

Family Reading Night /Noche de Lectura en Familia

Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 , Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pizza at 6:30 p.m. 

Purpose: To foster a love of reading among families through engaging, interactive activities. This event will feature guest readers, a book giveaway, dinner, and opportunities to win exciting prizes.

Fecha: Martes, 7 de abril de 2026, Hora: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pizza a las 6:30 p.m.

Propósito: Fomentar el amor por la lectura entre las familias a través de actividades interactivas y atractivas. Este evento contará con lectores invitados, entrega de libros, cena y oportunidades para ganar premios emocionantes.

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Blazing the Trail of Excellence with a Reading Rodeo

We've saddled up and are on our way to reaching a new level of excellence! 

Our mission is to read 10,000 books by May 1st! We need your help to get there! Each student (and staff member) has been asked to read 20 books individually.  Every reader contributes to the herd as their individual achievement drives our success.

How can you help?  Take a look at the Reading Rodeo Information Eng/Spa then 🤠Please help your student by reading with them each night and making sure they fill out their Reading Rodeo Logs as they complete a book!  

Girls on the Run 5K Information for TEK Families

Our Thomas E. Kerns Girls on the Run team has been  learning a lot together while training for the annual GOTR 5K!  We would love it if you would join us in cheering them on and celebrating at the 5K. 👟

When: Saturday, May 2, 2026 - Arrive at 7:30 A.M. - 5K begins at 9:00 A.M.

Where: Spartanburg Community College   Information Flyer / Folleto informativo

Scholastic Book Fair March 30- April 3

You may shop in person this week March 30-April 3 or online--online now through-April 8 

Bookfair Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:15*-2:00 and Friday 7:15*-12:00 

*only students with parents/guardians may shop before 7:45 

Students MUST bring a signed permission slip in order to view and shop the book fair.  Flyers and permission slips will be sent home with students or available to print using the links below.  

To see a list of possible books, access the parent permission forms, or create an eWallet  use the buttons below. 

 GCS Scholastic Fair Website link  TEK Book Fair Homepage  Create an eWallet

Permission Slip-English    Permission Slip-Spanish

Thank you for supporting our school and for shopping our Spring Book Fair!  🐾

The Hughes Experience 2026

You're invited to the event where Hughes Academy will highlight the unique programs that Hughes has in Science, Technology, and Fitness. Their wonderful middle school teachers will teach these lessons here at Hughes Academy. Yes, that is right.. they are offering future Hughes 6th graders a chance to:  come meet them, see the school, socialize with other students coming to Hughes through team building activities, and experience middle school lessons! They will even give you dinner and a Hughes t-shirt! More information  is available on the linked flyer below.

The Hughes Experience Flyer/RSVP Information

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

Full Testing Schedule with Make Up Testing Dates

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!

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.