GCS reminds families that schools are closed on Friday, November 18, for a Professional Meeting & Parent Teacher Conference Day. Schools remain closed the following week of November 21 - 25 for Thanksgiving Break. We wish students, staff, and families a wonderful holiday break!
GCS reminds families that schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
GCS is proud to partner with the WVSU Extension Service, Children's Home Society, and Greenbrier County Family Support Center to present the Healthy Grandfamilies Resource Fair at The Marvel Center in Rupert on Monday, November 14, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Don't forget to adjust your clocks on Saturday night! Daylight Savings Time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 6.
Greenbrier County Schools reminds families that schools will be closed on Tuesday, November 8, in observance of Election Day and Friday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Please remember continuation of the school levy is on the ballot.
Please remember that continuation of the school levy is on the election ballot. The levy supports school security (including police officers in all schools), art & music programs; instructional materials & supplies; capital improvements; facility maintenance & repairs; personnel outside the school aid formula; and maintains employee benefits. Early voting ends Friday, November 5. Schools are closed on Election Day, Tuesday, November 8.
SMART 529 SWEEPSTAKES:
SMART529 is celebrating 20 years by giving away three $20,000 savings scholarships to West Virginia children ages 14 and under. One scholarship has been given away already, but there is still time to register for the remaining two. Visit https://www.wvtreasury.com/20years for more details regarding the sweepstakes. Families must register to be eligible for the sweepstakes.
The continuation of Greenbrier County's school levy is on the Nov. 8 election ballot, and early voting at the Courthouse and Rupert Community Center is open now through Nov. 5. Please remember schools will be closed in observance of Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 8, and Veterans Day on Friday, Nov. 11.
The levy, which has been in place since 1974, funds school security (including police officers in all schools); art and music programs; instructional supplies and allotments; capital improvements, facility maintenance and repairs; and personnel outside the school aid formula and maintain employee benefits. Forty-four WV counties have school levies in place. With the approval of a 60% levy, Greenbrier County will rank 36th among those counties in taxpayer contribution to education. Please visit greenbriercountyschools.org and select School Levy from the Site Menu options to learn more.
On Tuesday, October 11, Greenbrier County Board of Education members unanimously adopted a Resolution Opposing Amendment 2. The Resolution can be found at https://www.greenbriercountyschools.org/article/877413.
GCS Operations & Transportation Director George Brooks visited Lewisburg Elementary this morning to discuss School Bus Safety with an attentive audience of students.
Hats off to Mr. Brooks and his team of bus drivers who safely transport our students to and from school and extracurricular trips throughout the year! Check out these important school bus safety tips at https://5il.co/1jiqm. #NationalSchoolBusSafetyWeek
School bus transportation plays a critical role in the education of our nation's students and is the direct link between a neighborhood and the classroom. Each day, GCS transports approximately 2,925 students an estimated 4,570 miles -- a distance comparable to driving across the U.S. and more than halfway back. National School Bus Safety Week reminds us all to keep school bus safety at the forefront.
Since 1993, officials around the world proclaim the third week in October as #CharacterCountsWeek. GCS students learn the importance of developing and demonstrating good character every day through Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship.
Bus 11-63 serving Frankford, EGMS, & GEHS will not run today, Thursday, October 13. We apologize for the inconvenience. Students who ride Bus 11-63 will not be counted absent today if they cannot get to school.
Bus 11-63 serving Frankford, EGMS, & GEHS will not run today, Thursday, October 13. We apologize for the inconvenience. Students who ride Bus 11-63 will not be counted absent today if they cannot get to school.
PreK students in Mrs. Kirby's class at Ronceverte Elementary engaged in a spontaneous science experience when they discovered "woolly worm" caterpillars on their playground. They enjoyed finding them and caring for them during their time outside.
Sixth grade students at WGMS participated in an essay contest sponsored by the Rupert Volunteer Fire Department on the topic "Keep Your Community Safe". Members of the fire departments spoke with 6th-graders today about fire safety and announced the following winners:
3rd Place - Kieri Long
2nd Place - Kaiden Rhodes
1st Place - Aryanna Howard
CONGRATULATIONS! #FirePrevention
White Sulphur Springs Elementary students are participating in various activities for Fire Prevention Week. WSS Fire Department provided a Smokehouse to demonstrate the importance of having a fire escape plan in place at home and how to get out safely. Kindergarten students also took a field trip to ACE Hardware to learn more about fire safety and rode the fire truck back to school. #FirePrevention
Crisp fall days and a tandem swing create the perfect setting for some fun with new friends. Officer Stalnaker and a student are having a great time on the Ronceverte Elementary playground! We are grateful for our school's safety and security initiatives. #PartnershipsMatter
It's Fire Prevention Week, the perfect time to CONGRATULATE WV Fire Marshal fire Safety Poster Competition winners during Time Out for Applause at this evening's board meeting! The following winners were selected based on their fire safety message, artistic ability, originality, and neatness: Austin Gill (Kindergarten/Crichton), Finn Blankenship (1st grade/Crichton), Elizabeth Spencer (2nd grade/Crichton); Sawyer Blankenship (3rd grade/Crichton), Aubrey Herndon (4th grade/ Crichton); and Jaci Sams (5th grade/WSSE).
The 2022-2023 Student Representatives to the Greenbrier County Board of Education were introduced and applauded by school board members at this evening's board meeting. We thank these remarkable students for their service to GCS as they represent their respective schools and keep the board apprised of school activities. Congratulations to GWHS representatives Matthew Thomas, Meagan Poticher, Relyn Palmer, Peyton Sprong, and Reney Cordial, and GEHS representatives Cadence Stewart, Jordyn Carter, Johnny Nguyen, and Josi Ervin! Way to represent!
