🗓 Calendar Reminder: Spring Break is next week! There will be no school from April 7th-11th. Enjoy the time off with family and friends, and we’ll see everyone back on Monday, April 14th!
Join us Friday, April 11th & Saturday, April 12th, 2025, at the Garrard Education Center Gym & Cafeteria from 7AM - 5PM for a HUGE Garage sale! There will be antiques, clothes, fishing rods, household goods, plants-you name it! Plus, don't miss the big bake sale & lemonade stand! All proceeds help send Garrard County's Odyssey of the Mind Teams to World Finals-covering registration, transportation, and lodging. Check the flyer for more details!
It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time for a success tip from one of our dedicated students! Garrard Middle School 7th Grader, McKayla Peak shares, "Don’t build up walls in your head that create self doubt." Check back each week for more tips to be successful in school!👏 #schooltiptuesday
Happy Monday, GCS families! Today’s #mondaymoments come from Lancaster Elementary, where we visited our sweet LES Kindergarteners. Our students were exploring some science skills and working on their writing. Ask your student what they wrote about today!📝
📢The Garrard County School District is requesting proposals from mental health agencies to provide school based mental health services within the district. Applicants must be able to provide services for all schools and students PK-12 in the Garrard County School District.
Applications are due May 2nd, 2025 by 4:00PM.
Providers submitting an RFP must be in “Good Standing” with Kentucky Department of Social Services (DSS) or be a Federally Qualified Health Provider if coming from a different jurisdiction than the State of Kentucky.
Click the link below to access the application:
https://5il.co/3bo2n
📢Garrard County Schools is hiring a certified Athletic Trainer to support our student-athletes! This role requires a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Health, or Athletic Training, along with NATA certification, CPR and First Aid certification, and preferred experience at the high school, college, or sports medicine clinic level. This is a great opportunity to make an impact in a district that values both academics and athletics. If you’re passionate about supporting student-athletes, click the link below for more details and to apply: https://garrard.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=2540
Thank you, Whitaker Bank, for visiting Lancaster Elementary and engaging our 2nd Grade students in hands-on math stations!💰📊 Your support in teaching financial literacy and working with money makes a big impact!
Don't forget to register for preschool screenings! If you have a preschool-aged child who qualifies for preschool, use the link below to sign up for their screening. Please note, a preschool-aged child cannot register for preschool enrollment without scheduling and attending a screening. Click the link below to schedule: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCFkB7FD_gxFpDXqNcLVwG0a2mx0BRr6oZ9aFbH8Z2gDnkVQ/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawJOglhleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHaHVgqmpFc6mZ-Ck92JVKcG89JtLUUf-3S8fm5fNYnnviJKB1JUEAzkvsg_aem_pr3igepC_cNraYuymp2p-w
Congratulations to Mr. Chris Vance for being recognized as the Garrard County Schools Teacher of the Month, sponsored by Whitaker Bank!👏
Congratulations to Abagail Strevels for being recognized as the Garrard County Schools Student of the Month for Garrard County High School sponsored by Farmers National Bank!👏
Congratulations to Eli Weaver for being recognized as the Garrard County Schools Student of the Month for Garrard Middle School sponsored by Farmers National Bank!👏
Congratulations to J.D. Hay for being recognized as the Garrard County Schools Student of the Month for Paint Lick Elementary sponsored by Farmers National Bank!👏
Congratulations to Liliana Orwig for being recognized as the Garrard County Schools Student of the Month for Lancaster Elementary School sponsored by Farmers National Bank! 👏
Congratulations to William Obst for being recognized as the Garrard County Schools Student of the Month for Camp Dick Robinson sponsored by Farmers National Bank! 👏
Traffic Alert: Highway 27 between Industry Road and Crab Orchard Road is currently closed and will reopen once the area is secured. Traffic is being rerouted to Industry Road and Crab Orchard Road. Please plan accordingly.
Congratulations to our February high attendance students! Students with half a day or less absent and no tardies (97% attendance) during the month of February received a special treat. Thank you to the following sponsors this month: East LA Grill, Dairy Queen, Los Agaves, Natalies Cafe, and Dairy Queen! 👏
Thumbs Up Thursday is here, and this week we are featuring our February Attendance winners!👍
Congratulations to our February monthly attendance winners! Students with half a day or less absent and no tardies (97% attendance) during the month of February received a special treat and were entered into a prize drawing. One student from each grade at every school took home a $10 gift card to Los Agaves, thanks to First Southern National Bank for sponsoring this month’s rewards. Way to go, students, and thank you, First Southern, for supporting our schools! #thumbsupthursday
📅 Calendar Reminder: We do have school on Friday, March 14th, 2025. This day was previously a Staff Day but will now be an instructional day for students. The Board approved this change in the February meeting to make up for the missed day on February 6th. As always, the most up-to-date calendar is available on our school website!
Trooper Kearney stopped by Camp Dick Robinson to celebrate Read Across America week! He read the classic Put Me in the Zoo by Dr. Seuss with a few of our kindergarten and first-grade friends. Thank you for visiting CDR!🚔💙
Garrard County Schools is hiring a School Psychologist to join our experienced and collaborative team! This position offers Rank I pay, a $7,500 annual stipend, 20 extended days, a hybrid work model, and low caseloads, along with paid National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) dues. You'll also work alongside a dedicated team of MTSS Coordinators to support behavior initiatives. If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity in a supportive environment, apply today! Click the link below to apply: https://garrard.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=2535