“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character–that is the goal of true education."
-Martin Luther King Jr.
Garrard County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 16th, 2023 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
In honor of School Board Recognition Month, we want to say a big THANK YOU to our five Garrard County Board of Education members. This week, we have been highlighting each of our members. Today, GCS would like to express our gratitude to our newest Board Member, Mr. Ethan Smith, for his service! #gcsproud #schoolboardappreciation
Mrs. Arnold’s Foods and Nutrition class got to work early this morning making fruit and yogurt parfaits, and chicken empanadas!🍓🥟 #gchsproud #gcsproud
Feature Friday is here! Today we are featuring Mrs. Janie Denton, LES Preschool Teacher! Read to learn a little about Mrs. Denton! #featurefriday #lesproud #gcsproud
In honor of School Board Recognition Month, we want to say a big THANK YOU to our five Garrard County Board of Education members. For the next few days we will highlight each of our members. Today, GCS would like to express our gratitude to Board Vice-Chairman, Mr. Ken Hurt, for his service! #gcsproud #schoolboardappreciation
Severe weather events can be scary for our students, especially our Pre-K population- but thanks to our older ATC Nursing students everyone's nerves were calmed this morning during the tornado warning event. Our nursing students read books to our Pre-K students while sheltering in place! #gcsproud
Garrard County Schools would like to say THANK YOU to the Garrard County Emergency Management team, and new Director Ms. Wanda Shelton, for the direct communication and assistance with the GCS district this morning during the severe weather event.
Another Thursday, another staff throwback! A picture of this staff member during her senior year of high school! Can anyone guess who? (HINT: She's a student favorite at GCHS!) Drop your guesses in the comment section below!⬇️ #throwbackthursday
In honor of School Board Recognition Month, we want to say a big THANK YOU to our five Garrard County Board of Education members. We are highlighting a board member each day this week. This afternoon, GCS would like to express our gratitude to board member, Mrs. Mary A. Davis for her service! #gcsproud #schoolboardappreciation
Our students are one fitness class away from a better mood! Remember, exercise is a mood booster- and our GMS 6th Grade students were in a great mood while playing volleyball with their classmates! #wellnesswednesday #gmsproud
In honor of School Board Recognition Month, we want to say a big THANK YOU to our five Garrard County Board of Education members. For the next few days we will highlight each of our members. This afternoon, GCS would like to express our gratitude to board member, Dr. Connie Lamb for her service!
Another Tuesday, another Tech Center feature! Today we are highlighting the recent GMS 8th Grade visit to our ATC! Students visited Auto, Carpentry, Electric, Welding, and Nursing classes to learn about opportunities for incoming students! #techcentertuesday #atcproud
In honor of School Board Recognition Month, we want to say a big THANK YOU to our five Garrard County Board of Education members. For the next few days we will highlight each of our members. Today, GCS would like to express our gratitude to Board Chairman, Dr. Jerry Browning for his service! #gcsproud #schoolboardappreciation #schoolboardappreciation
Mrs. Burton's PLE Kindergartners always start their week off with a smile, do you? Happy Monday, let's make this the best week! #mondaymotivation #gcsproud
Pizza Day is a favorite lunch day among our GCS students! Don't forget you can check our school's daily breakfast and lunch menus on our GCS app or our school websites! *Daily meals may change depending on product availability*
https://www.garrard.k12.ky.us/
Another Friday, another staff feature! Today we are featuring Mrs. Karen Travis, 3rd Grade teacher at Camp Dick Robinson Elementary. Read to learn a little about Mrs. Travis! #cdrproud #gcsproud #featurefriday
Our ATC Phlebotomy students put in some important practice today! Mrs. Austin supervised two of our senior students while they practiced venipunctures with blood draw. Thank you to our brave volunteers! #atcproud #gcsproud
We are back from the holiday break and so are our throwback Thursday posts! Does anyone recognize this staff member (and recent GCHS alumnus)? (Hint: You can now find him at GMS!) #throwbackthursday
Drop your guess in the comments!⬇️
The Garrard County Schools Calendar Committee would like to ask your opinions regarding the 2023-2024 school year calendar. Below is a brief survey asking your preferences/opinions on school year dates. Your time and your views are appreciated.
Click the link below to access the survey:
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