Upcoming Events
Parent Read-A-Loud Volunteer Opportunity
Volunteer to Read in a 1st or 2nd Grade Classroom
Monday, May 19
1st Grade @ 9:30 / 2nd @ 10:30
Register using the link below by Friday, May 16th
🎓TEK Senior Clap Out for the Class of 2025
Calling all former Thomas E. Kerns Wildcats who are graduating this May!
You are cordially invited to attend our Senior Clap Out.👏
When: 🗓️Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Where: 🏫Thomas E. Kerns Elementary
Why: 🐾So past and present wildcats can celebrate you! You're kind of a big deal!🎓🎉
Please RSVP using the following link (MUST be logged into your student Google account to access): Senior Clap Out Google RSVP Form
SCREADY / SCPASS
The South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Assessment (SC READY) program is a statewide assessment designed to evaluate students in grades 3–8 in English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics, as well as science for 4th grade. These tests measure student understanding of the South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Standards taught in ELA, math, and science classes.
Testing Schedule:
Tuesday, April 22: Writing (3rd Grade Only)Thursday, April 24: Reading Part A (Grades 3rd–4th)
Friday, April 25: Reading Part B (Grades 3rd–4th)
Tuesday, April 29: Writing (Grades 4th-5th)
Thursday, May 1: Reading Part A (5th Grade Only)
Friday, May 2: Reading Part B (5th Grade Only)
Wednesday, May 7: Science (4th Grade Only)
Tuesday, May 13: Math (Grades 3rd-5th)
Testing will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. To provide the best possible testing environment, please ensure your child:
- Arrives to school on time.
- Gets plenty of sleep the night before.
- Eats a healthy breakfast.
Superintendent and Sheriff ask Parents for Help on Reporting of Social Media Threats
The Superintendent and Sheriff ask parents to monitor your child’s social media accounts closely, help control the spread of false threats and misinformation, and ensure effective reporting occurs. Having your child follow the See Something, Say Something protocols by reporting potential threats directly to the school or law enforcement will maximize the effective use of both school and law enforcement resources and ultimately create a safer environment for all students.
Superintendente y Sheriff piden ayuda a los padres para informar sobre amenazas en redes sociales
El Superintendente y el Sheriff piden a los padres que supervisen de cerca las cuentas de redes sociales de sus hijos, ayuden a controlar la difusión de amenazas falsas y desinformación, y se aseguren que se realicen los informes efectivos. Hacer que su hijo siga los protocolos de “Ves Algo, Di Algo” reportando amenazas potenciales directamente a la escuela o a las autoridades policiales maximizará el uso efectivo de los recursos escolares y de las autoridades policiales, y, en última instancia, creará un entorno más seguro para todos los estudiantes.
Link to Full Statement in English and Spanish/Enlace a la declaración completa en inglés y español.
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!
GCS Student Calendars
Greenville County Schools has released the 2025-26 student calendar. Students will start the school year on Monday, August 11, 2025. The last day of school will be Friday, May 22, 2026. In accordance with state law, the calendar includes 180 scheduled instructional days and ten professional development/teacher workdays.
Greenville County Schools Student Calendars
Sign Up to Volunteer at Thomas E. Kerns!
All volunteers must receive district approval prior to volunteering at any school or chaperoning any school field trip.
It can take up to one month for approval so be sure to apply early. Approvals last for two years, then will need to be renewed.
New Transportation Request Forms
Please download this form and either print it or complete it electronically, save it, and email it to your current assigned school. Paper forms are also available at each school.
Student Transportation Request Form 2024-2025
Nuevo formularios de solicitud de transporte Si necesita solicitar transporte, descargue este formulario e imprímalo o complételo electrónicamente, guárdelo y envíelo por correo electrónico a su escuela asignada actual. Los formularios impresos también están disponibles en cada escuela.
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