Upcoming Events
Announcements
Registration Dates for Change in Assignment, Magnet, Virtual, 4K, 5K and 1st Grade
The Greenville County Schools application window for school choice is open.
The deadlines for each program vary. Please check each program for specific application windows.
Link to GCSD Registration Information Page
Scholastic Book Fair November 9 - 13
You may shop in person the week M-F 11/9-11/13 or online at the link below 11/9-11/22.
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 have a signed permission slip in order to view and shop the book fair. Flyers and permission were sent home with students and 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 Fall Book Fair! 🐾
You're Invited to Our 2026 Thanksgiving Lunch!
Wednesday, November 11: 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades
Thursday, November 12: Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grades
Cost: $6.35 per lunch Payment: Cash or check only. Exact change is appreciated!
Payment Deadline: November 6, 2026
Important: All lunches must be prepaid. Payments will not be accepted on the day of the event.
Reaching Higher at Greenville County Schools!
At Thomas E. Kerns, 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.
Have tech or library book fees? You can pay them online.
We're excited to offer you a way to pay for tech fees online via SchoolCash Online. Simply click on the link below or scan the QR code. PARENTS: There is a convenience charge added for online payment processing. The fee is not charged by GCS. As always, if you prefer to pay with cash or check you may do so in the front office during office hours.
SchoolCash Online Tech Fee Payment Link | SchoolCash Online Book Fee Payment Link
Parent Academy Presented by Greenville County Schools
Parents, join us virtually and in person for informative sessions designed to support and empower families throughout every stage of their journey.
Acompáñenos, ya sea virtualmente o en persona, en sesiones informativas diseñadas para apoyar y empoderar a las familias en cada etapa de su trayectoria vital.
Informational Flyer with QR Codes to Register Folleto informativo con códigos QR para registrarse
Technology Usage and Safety Workshops for Parents
For the 2026–2027 school year, the Security and Academic departments are co-hosting a four-part webinar series on student technology use and safety.
2026-2027 School Supplies
- ✏️ Pencils
- 🎒 Backpack
- 🎧 Headphones (preferably with microphone)
All other supplies will be provided by the school.
Sign Up for Parent Backpack
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!
School Day Bell Schedule
7:00am - Breakfast
7:30am - Classroom doors open
7:45am - School day begins & students must be in seats
2:15pm - Dismissal