ANNOUNCEMENTS

Virtual Parent Event

Virtual Parent Event: SmartSocial, in partnership with GCS, will be hosting a LIVE, virtual event for parents on October 17. A sign-up link and information you can share with parents in English and Spanish are below. Session Summary: Combating Online Bullying - Supporting Positive Student Behaviors at School and at Home. Are you concerned about the impact of online bullying in the classroom and at home? You’re not alone! SmartSocial will be hosting a LIVE, virtual event designed to provide parents with tips, strategies, and ways to reduce cyberbullying behaviors and foster positive student behaviors. Get a $5 Starbucks gift card for coming to the event to learn how to better support your child, your school, and your community navigate the dangers of cyberbullying. Tuesday, Oct. 17, 7 p.m.
 Event Registration | English Flyer | Spanish Flyer
Contact: Jeff McCoy, 864-355-3134


Hurricane Relief

Devildog Parents and Guardians,

 

Greenville County Schools created the GCS Helene Staff Resource Guide for Families as we continue to support our school communities.

Understanding that your focus is on your child returning to our building and academics, we have designed this guide to be a comprehensive resource. It includes information on food assistance, housing support, financial aid, FEMA application guidance, and other community resources. Please use this guide to connect your family to the support you may need. It was developed in partnership with many nonprofit organizations, including United Way, LiveWell Greenville, Greater Good Greenville, Red Cross, and Salvation Army.

 

Additionally, Team South Carolina will be held on Friday, October 11th, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Greenville Tech's Student Success Center. State, federal, and nonprofit officials and representatives will be on-site to share available relief resources.

 

Please call or email your child's school counselor if additional support is needed.

 


PSAT

The PSAT/NMSQT has been rescheduled for Wednesday, October 23rd. A digital readiness check will be conducted prior to the test on Wednesday October 15th during 4th block. All students registered to take the PSAT should bring their Chromebook fully charged to school on both days. 


Basketball Camp


El Superintendente de las Escuelas del Condado de Greenville, Dr. Burke Royster, y el Sheriff del Condado de Greenville, Hobart Lewis, solicitan la ayuda de los padres para asegurar la efectividad en la denuncia de posibles amenazas.

El Superintendente de las Escuelas del Condado de Greenville, Dr. Burke Royster, y el Sheriff del Condado de Greenville, Hobart Lewis, solicitan la ayuda de los padres para asegurar la efectividad en la denuncia de posibles amenazas.

 

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.

 

Entendemos que la tragedia en Winder, Georgia ha generado una gran preocupación entre estudiantes, padres, educadores y la comunidad. Tras un incidente tan horroroso, es común ver un aumento en los informes de posibles amenazas a nivel local y en todo el país. El Distrito y la Oficina del Sheriff continúan trabajando estrechamente para investigar a fondo todos los informes y seguir diligentemente los protocolos de seguridad establecidos. Para utilizar de manera efectiva los recursos del distrito escolar y de las fuerzas del orden, pedimos a los padres que supervisen de cerca las cuentas de redes sociales de sus hijos para asegurar que los estudiantes reporten preocupaciones directamente a la escuela o a las autoridades, y no las vuelvan a publicar en redes sociales o las compartan con compañeros. La herramienta preventiva más efectiva para la seguridad escolar es el protocolo "See Something, Say Something" (Ves algo, di algo), que todas las escuelas del distrito utilizan. Si su hijo ve o escucha algo preocupante, debe decirle a un adulto o reportarlo en línea usando el ícono de "See Something, Say Something" en su Chromebook. Tanto el distrito como las autoridades policiales están viendo los mismos mensajes compartidos repetidamente en las redes sociales, y a menudo el mismo mensaje se edita para reemplazar el nombre de la escuela y luego se vuelve a compartir. Cuando los estudiantes o adultos vuelven a publicar mensajes en las redes sociales y no los reportan a través de los canales adecuados, perpetúa el miedo y crea problemas de seguridad adicionales. Esto desvía los recursos de la escuela y de las fuerzas del orden, complica las investigaciones y dificulta compartir información precisa con los padres de manera oportuna. Las amenazas hechas contra las escuelas, ya sea que se hayan hecho como una broma o no, son un crimen en Carolina del Sur y pueden resultar en graves consecuencias legales para los estudiantes o adultos.

 

El Superintendente Royster comparte: “El Distrito, los administradores escolares y el personal toman todas las amenazas potenciales en serio y continúan trabajando junto con las autoridades policiales para investigar a fondo todos los informes. Al abordar la seguridad escolar en todo nuestro distrito, es fundamental tener un enfoque escalonado con múltiples medidas. Agradecemos a la Oficina del Sheriff y a otras agencias locales de aplicación de la ley por trabajar con nosotros para asegurar que tengamos las medidas y protocolos de seguridad más efectivos en su lugar. Agradecemos a los padres y a la comunidad por ayudar a abordar este problema.”

 

El Sheriff Hobart Lewis asegura a la comunidad: “Estamos totalmente comprometidos con mantener la seguridad y protección de todos los estudiantes y el personal dentro de las escuelas del Condado de Greenville. Nuestros Oficiales de Recursos Escolares están presentes en cada escuela, trabajando diligentemente para asegurar un ambiente de aprendizaje seguro. A la luz de las recientes amenazas a nivel nacional, permanecemos vigilantes en nuestras funciones y tomamos todas las amenazas en serio, investigando cada una a fondo. Agradecemos la sólida relación y comunicación que tenemos con el Distrito Escolar del Condado de Greenville, y continuaremos trabajando juntos para proteger nuestras escuelas y mantener a nuestros niños seguros. Recuerde, si ve algo, diga algo.”

 

Los Jefes de los siguientes departamentos de policía se unen a nosotros en los esfuerzos mencionados anteriormente:

 

- Jefe Patrick Fortenberry, Departamento de Policía de Fountain Inn

- Jefe Howie Thompson, Departamento de Policía de Greenville

- Jefe Matt Hamby, Departamento de Policía de Greer

- Jefe George Miller, Departamento de Policía de Mauldin

- Jefe Michael Hanshaw, Departamento de Policía de Simpsonville

- Jefe Benjamin Ford, Departamento de Policía de Travelers Rest


The Greenville County Schools Superintendent Dr. Burke Royster and Greenville County Sheriff Hobart Lewis ask for parents’ help in ensuring effective reporting of potential threats.

The Greenville County Schools Superintendent Dr. Burke Royster and Greenville County Sheriff Hobart Lewis ask for parents’ help in ensuring effective reporting of potential 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.  

 

We understand the tragedy in Winder, Georgia has created great concern among students, parents, educators and the community. After such a horrific incident, it is common to see an increase in reports of potential threats locally and across the nation. The District and the Sheriff’s Office continue to work closely to fully investigate all reports and diligently follow established safety protocols. In order to effectively utilize school district and law enforcement resources, we ask parents closely monitor their children’s social media accounts to ensure that students report concerns directly to the school or to law enforcement and not repost them on social media or share with classmates. The single most effective preventative tool regarding school safety is the See Something, Say Something protocol, which all schools in the district utilize. If your child sees or hears something that is concerning, they should say something to an adult or report it online using the See Something, Say Something icon on their Chromebook. Both the district and law enforcement are seeing the same messages shared repeatedly on social media, and often the same message is edited to replace the school name and then reshared again. When students or adults repost messages on social media and don’t report through the appropriate channels, it perpetuates fear and creates additional safety issues. It diverts resources from the school and law enforcement, complicates investigations, and makes it challenging to share accurate information with parents in a timely manner. Threats made towards schools, whether intended as a joke or not, are a crime in South Carolina and can result in serious legal consequences for students or adults.

 

Superintendent Royster shares, “The District, school administrators, and staff take all potential threats seriously and continue to work alongside law enforcement to fully investigate all reports. When addressing school safety across our district, it is critical to have a layered approach with multiple measures. We appreciate the Sheriff’s Office and other local law enforcement agencies working with us to ensure we have the most effective safety measures and protocols in place. We thank parents and the community for helping to address this issue.”

 

Sheriff Hobart Lewis assures the community, “We are fully committed to maintaining the safety and security of all students and faculty within Greenville County schools. Our School Resource Officers are present in every school, working diligently to ensure a safe learning environment. In light of recent nationwide threats, we remain vigilant in our duties and take all threats seriously, investigating each one to the fullest extent. We are grateful for the strong relationship and communication we have with the Greenville County School District, and we will continue working together to protect our schools and keep our children safe. Remember, if you see something, say something.”

 

The Chiefs of the following law enforcement agencies join us in the above efforts:

Chief Patrick Fortenberry, Fountain Inn Police Department

Chief Howie Thompson, Greenville Police Department

Chief Matt Hamby, Greer Police Department

Chief George Miller, Mauldin Police Department

Chief Michael Hanshaw, Simpsonville Police Department

Chief Benjamin Ford, Travelers Rest Police Department