At Thomas E. Kerns Elementary School, we are joining the celebration! For the first time in Greenville County Schools’ history, the graduation rate has surpassed 90 percent—reaching 90.6% for the Class of 2025, an 18-point increase since 2012! Additionally, 85% of the graduating class earned College/Career Ready status, and 97.7% of Greenville County schools rated Excellent, Good, or Average on the State Report Card. This tremendous progress is a win for our entire community, and you’re a part of it! We are proud—but not finished. Together, we’ll keep the momentum going and ensure students continue to graduate with the skills, credentials, and confidence to succeed in college, the military, or the workforce!
To learn more about the celebration, please view Dr. Royster's Video and visit GCS Reaching New Heights!

You may shop in person or online--online shopping begins November 13th-26th and in person shopping begins November 17th-21st.
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 were sent home with students.
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 Scholastic Book Fair Homepage Create an eWallet
Thank you for supporting our school and for shopping our Fall Book Fair! 🐾

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.


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!

7:00am - Breakfast
7:30am - Classroom doors open
7:45am - School day begins & students must be in seats
2:15pm - Dismissal