UPDATE: Message for GCS: Due to forecast rain and high winds that will make the operation of buses and other vehicles unsafe, Greenville County Schools will be operating on Attendance Plan Zero on Thursday, October 29. This means school and district buildings will be closed and all students will be learning remotely. It is important that students log on to Google Classroom during regular school hours tomorrow as all teachers who are able to do so will be providing live instruction. All after-school and school related activities are cancelled. Elementary instruction will begin at 7:45, Middle School at 8:30 and high school at 8:45. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes families. Thank you for your support.
PICK YOUR FAVORITE FALL DOOR: Staff members participated in a friendly Fall Door Decorating Contest. Students and staff are asked to pick their favorite. The door with the most votes will win the Popular Choice Award. Please view all the doors shown below and select your favorite Entry (#1 - #23) at the bottom of the survey.
Vote for Your Favorite Fall Door Here
Students will take Math Benchmarks on their in-person day on Monday or Tuesday, and ELA Benchmarks on their in-person attendance day on Wednesday or Thursday. Please get a good night’s rest and come to school with your Chromebook fully charged.
8th Grade IGP Meetings continue this week. Students will meet with a school counselor, parents will join by phone.
Plan for Red Ribbon Week scheduled Oct. 26 - 30. Monday & Tuesday: dress in Red. Wednesday & Thursday: Dress up for Character Day. Students and staff may dress as a literary character or a grade level word or concept (something related to academic subject). Collared shirts are not required for those that participate, however, modesty is required. Look-alike weapons, excessive makeup and full face masks are not allowed. Costumes should not be gruesome or morbid, nor distracting and disruptive. A label naming your character or word must be displayed on the costume. Red Ribbon Week Agenda
Get your costume ready for Character Day, scheduled for this Wednesday & Thursday, October 28 and 29. Students and staff may dress as a literary character or a grade level word or concept (something related to academic subject). Collared shirts are not required for those that participate, however, modesty is required. Look-alike weapons, excessive makeup and full face masks are not allowed. Costumes should not be gruesome or morbid, nor distracting and disruptive. A label naming your character or word must be displayed on the costume.
6th Grade students will take Science Benchmarks on their in-person day on Monday or Tuesday. Makeup Benchmarks are scheduled for Wednesday & Thursday. Please come to school with your Chromebook charged.
8th Grade IGP Meetings continue this week. Students will meet with a school counselor, parents will join by phone.
Select 8th graders will take the PSAT Thursday. Email reminders were sent by the Counseling Department.
7th and 8th graders interested in FBLA this year, please come by and see Mrs. Blakely for an application beginning Monday 10/19/20. Room 601. Applications are due by October 29th to Mrs. Blakely Room 601. FBLA Application
Report Cards will be sent home on October 29th for Tuesday/Thursday students and on November 2nd for Monday/Wednesday students. Finalized 1st Quarter grades will be available in Student and Parent Backpacks by October 29th.
Yearbook Pictures are scheduled for November 11 & 12th. In-Person students will take their picture in the Gym during their related arts class. Virtual Academy students will have the opportunity to come take pictures during the following time: Last names A-L on Nov. 11th from 4-5pm in the Gym; Last Name M-Z on Nov. 12 from 4-5pm in the Gym.
Students interested in applying to The Fine Arts Center should go to the Fine Arts Center website for important date information.
Virtual Open House Events for Greenville County Schools Magnet Academies will occur throughout October. Interested families are welcome to view the informational flyer available on our website. The application window for Magnet Academies is open from Monday, November 2 - Monday, November 30.
Order your yearbook online from our website. Basic yearbooks are $35, and personalized yearbooks are $41.
PTA still has last year’s remaining Spirit Gear available for purchase on the PTA MemberHub store. Items and sizes are limited and available on a first come first ordered basis.
Looking Ahead:
11/3: Election Day - No School