Upcoming Events
Announcements
🎓TEK Senior Clap Out for the Class of 2026
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 14, 2026 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
Half Days Dismiss at 11:45am
The last 3 days of school are half days and dismiss at 11:45am.
- Wednesday, May 20
- Thursday, May 21
- Friday, May 22 (LAST DAY!)🌞
End of Year Medication Pick Up
Parents of students who have any medication in the health room this school year must pick up the medicine by NOON on May 22, 2026. Anything left after 12 NOON will be destroyed.
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!
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