Happy Monday, GCS families! Today’s #mondaymoments come from Mrs. Long's Visual Arts classes at Garrard County High School! Our students are getting creative with the annual hand turkey project!🖐🦃 They’re submitting designs in four fun categories: Tradition Tom, Breakout Bird, Postmodern Poultry, and Goody Gobbler. Check back tomorrow for their finished products!
🗓 EVENT REMINDER: Tomorrow is our GCS Under the Lights: Thanks to You Tour from 4:30PM to 8:30PM! If you're participating in field activities, please wear tennis shoes. The game watch party might be chilly—please note that heaters are not permitted.
You are invited to come check out the locker rooms, weight room, and press box—and take part in some hands-on fun across the fields. Activities for the evening include:
🏋️♂️ Tour of the Locker Rooms, Weight Room, and Press Box
🏈 Kick a Field Goal
👟 Run a 100M Dash
⚽️ Shoot a Penalty Kick
⚾️ Throw a Pitch
🥎 Run the Bases
🎾Serve on the Tennis Courts
🌭Concessions Available for Purchase
Students in Pre-K through 8th grade must be accompanied by an adult.
📢Reminder: Garrard County Schools Hall of Fame nominations closing soon! Nominations are open and can be submitted now through November 30th. Nomination forms can be submitted electronically using the link below or a hard copy form can be completed at the Garrard County Board of Education office. To be eligible, nominees must either be retired from Garrard County Schools (no active employees) or have graduated at least five years ago (no current students). A selection committee will review all nominations and inductees will be announced in March, followed by a Hall of Fame Banquet in April to celebrate their achievements. This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize those who have made a lasting impact on our schools and community. Click this link to access the nomination form: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScrVsv.../viewform... Click this link to read more about the Garrard County Schools Hall of Fame: https://5il.co/2vwn2
Congratulations to Tucker Koon for being recognized as the Garrard County Schools Student of the Month for Camp Dick Robinson sponsored by Farmers National Bank! 👏
Congratulations to Penny Proffitt for being recognized as the Garrard County Schools Student of the Month for Lancaster Elementary School sponsored by Farmers National Bank! 👏
Congratulations to Addison Stamper for being recognized as the Garrard County Schools Student of the Month for Paint Lick Elementary sponsored by Farmers National Bank!👏
Congratulations to Kasie Daugherty for being recognized as the Garrard County Schools Student of the Month for Garrard Middle School sponsored by Farmers National Bank!👏
Congratulations to Addison Comley for being recognized as the Garrard County Schools Student of the Month for Garrard County High School sponsored by Farmers National Bank!👏
Congratulations to GCS Staff Member, Mrs. Danicia Hale, for being recognized as the Garrard County Schools Support Staff Member of the Month sponsored by Danville Office Equipment!👏
Congratulations to Ms. Leanne Kirkpartick for being recognized as the Garrard County Schools Teacher of the Month, sponsored by Whitaker Bank!👏
It’s Thumbs Up Thursday and today we’re giving a BIG thumbs up to our incredible GCS Food Service staff! They made our students' holiday meals delicious with all of the Thanksgiving favorites!🦃🥧 GCS staff and students are extra thankful for all you do! #thumbsupthursday
Website Wednesday is here! Each week, we’ll spotlight a feature of our Garrard County Schools website. This week we are talking GCS Substitutes! Did you know inquiring about becoming a substitute in Garrard County is simple! Just click the "Substitute Inquiry" button on the collaspible menu on the side of our homepage and fill out the form. 💻 #websitewednesday
Another Tuesday, another tip to stay successful in school from one of our dedicated GCS students! Garrard County High School senior, Lizzy Gallegos, says, "Make a consistent studying routine. Stay organized to stay on track." Stay tuned for more tips from our GCS students! #schooltiptuesday
Join us for our annual Meet the Lions Night, hosted by our Lady Lions and Golden Lions basketball teams! 🏀🦁 Festivities kick off at 6PM and include player introductions, boys and girls scrimmages, exciting competitions, a silent auction, and performances by our Dance and Cheer teams. Concessions will be available. Check the flyer for details!⬇️
Happy Monday, GCS families! Today’s #mondaymoments come from Lancaster Elementary, where we visited K-5th Grade. 📚👍Our LES students were busy today! Practicing Christmas songs, working hard in math stations, staying active in Fitness, and learning all about our government!
Honoring our heroes at Paint Lick Elementary! 🇺🇸 This morning, PLE hosted a Veterans Day breakfast to express their gratitude to the brave Veterans who have served our country. After enjoying breakfast together, our Veterans participated in a special parade, and our PLE students and staff filled the hallways, waving flags and cheering to say thank you for their service. Thank you Veterans, for your service!
Join us as we honor our veterans! Our students will be participating in special Veterans Day activities on Friday, November 8th, and Monday, November 11th. Check the attached flyer for details and times at each school. Thank you to all of our veterans for your service!
Thumbs Up Thursday! 👍 Congratulations to our October attendance winners! Students with half a day or less absent and no tardies (97% attendance) this month 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!
The Garrard County Schools Calendar Committee would like to ask your opinions regarding the 2025-2026 school year calendar. Below is a brief survey asking your preferences/opinions on school year dates. Your time and your views are appreciated. Please complete the survey by Friday, November 8th.
Click the link below to access the survey:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSea3VUIpdvK7Iybl4j8TGut4xrT-qWTK7Fbq2K3HKd_YTABCg/viewform?usp=sf_link
📞 Attention, GCS Families! Attendance calls will resume soon. Parents/guardians will receive an automated call around 10:00AM if a student is marked unexcused absent or tardy for that day. We appreciate your partnership in keeping attendance on track and ensuring every student has a great start to the school day!
