Upcoming Events
Announcements
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Kindergarten Orientation/Orientación de Jardin de Ninos
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 5:30pm-6:30pm / Martes,5 de Mayo del 2026 5:30pm-6:30pm
Our kindergarten teachers along with our School Counselor and Nurse will share with parents about expectations for kindergarten for next school year. Families will be given materials to use with their children over the summer. Dinner will be provided. Respond by May 1, 2026.
Los maestros de nuestro kindergarten, junto con el Consejero Escolar y la Enfermera de la escuela, compartirán con los padres las expectativas para el kindergarten del próximo año escolar. Se entregarán materiales a las familias para que los utilicen con sus hijos durante el verano. Se proporcionará cena. Por favor, responda antes del 1 de mayo de 2026.
Title I Public Meeting set for Wednesday, April 22
Greenville County Schools will host a Title I and Federal Programs public meeting on Wednesday, April 22.
The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. with the planning meeting scheduled until 11 a.m. It will be held at MT Anderson Support Center, 100 Blassingame Road, Greenville, SC 29605 | Directions to MT Anderson Support Center.
Download/ View Flyer Descargar/Ver folleto Title I Website
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 š¤ 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!
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, and 5th Grade Math
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.
Greenville County School Student Calendars
2025–2026 Student Calendar
2026–2027 Student Calendar
2027-2028 Student Calendar
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