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GCHS junior WIN enrichment class unveiled this masterpiece that will soon go on display in Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center cafeteria as part of the Arts in Healing program. See story at: https://bit.ly/3sPJd9R
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New Employee Breakfast/Orientation #1, with another to go next week. We’re excited to welcome all our newest staff members to the GCS team!
![New GCS employees standing in row in front of a display case.](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/4808477/large_ch4IDLCii1NLfjyvC2r1Uw.png)
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Meals on the Bus returns June 5 - July 14! This summertime program provides all kids and teens 18 and under the opportunity to receive meals free of charge, no registration needed. Choose the site that best fits your location and schedule at https://bit.ly/453N1Dj
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Camp Invention will spark your child’s creativity this summer as campers design, invent and create the next big thing through hands-on fun. Camp will run June 5 – 9 and be held at Lawler Elementary. Sign up your young innovator for this exciting experience today! Details and registration at https://bit.ly/3LT34MI
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Celebrating our teachers and staff during Appreciation Week! In the classroom, on the bus, in the cafeteria, in our halls, or on our grounds, they’re always educating, mentoring, and caring for our kids in so many ways, both big and small. A big THANK YOU to these awesome folks who give their all, all year round!
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Thanks to Elvie Shane for visiting and performing today at GCMS. Great music and aspirational words, “Be good to each other. Dream big.”
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Thanks to Owensboro Health Twin Lakes for hosting Health Career Day, a wonderful experience, with insights into a variety of healthcare professions.
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Top finishes at SkillsUSA State for GC Tech Center. Team events, 1st place Jake Rogers & Isaac Dowell, Urban Search & Rescue, Paul Overton & Gabriel Secora, Additive Mfg. Eldon Williams, 1st in Computer Programming, Thane Smith, 2nd and Lake Hatfield, 3rd, Carpentry.
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What a summer these students have in store at GSP, GSA, and GSE. Well earned and congratulations to all!
![Izzy Weedman, Michenna Meredith, Annslee Shartzer, Peyton Pharis, Hollie Hagan, Gabriel Secora, Landon Shiarella, John Smith, Kaylee Hodges](https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/4246138/large_gKkZXF9GT6M5qdjcljydwA.png)
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Well-earned! GCHS Senior Counselor Diane Harned has been honored with the KCTCS School Counselor/Teacher Pathfinder Award. Presented by ECTC staff in a surprise ceremony, Harned was cheered on by the GCHS Class of 2023.
Full story: https://bit.ly/41uMW8W
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Congratulations to GCHS FCCLA on a variety of successes at State! Competition placements and national qualifications, leadership awards, state officers, and a national officer candidate. Great effort, great representation!
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A big weekend for GCHS HOSA at State! Congrats to Addisen Higdon, 3rd Place, Persuasive Writing & Speaking, Piper Spears, Top 5, Nursing Assisting, and Isabella Stevenson, Top 5, Medical Assisting.
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With three makeup days for weather (Jan. 31, Feb. 1, and Mar. 3), the revised last day for K-12 students will be Thursday, May 25. Last day for preschool will be May 18.
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We’re so proud of our GCMS and GCHS Academic Teams that competed in State Governor’s Cup! Very special kudos to junior Lainie Anderson who placed 1st in Composition – a tremendous achievement!
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Good news! US 62 is back open. So all should be back normal for this afternoon. Thank you all for making it working this morning. BA
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A big day for the GCHS RCX Robotics team as they took 1st place in the Daviess County Area Regional RCX competition. Team members Isaac Dowell and Jake Rogers with Coach JT Burns. Rounding out the team are Eldon Williams and Coach Jeremy Shartzer (not shown).
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Another terrific @gchs_Cougars Senior Social is in the books, thanks to our partners at the Grayson County Detention Center. We truly appreciate their hospitality and care for our seniors each spring as these soon-to-be-grads look toward the future.
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We have regained electricity at all schools and will be in session tomorrow, Mon. 3/6 to provide a normal routine for our students, especially after an unsettling few days. If you are unable to attend tomorrow, please communicate directly with your school.
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Grayson County Schools will be closed today, Friday, March 3, 2023 due to inclement weather. This will be a traditional out of school day with no NTI Virtual learning.
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A $5K grant from TVA and WRECC will help the Tech Center grow in-demand workforce skills in computer programing and robotics, providing many avenues for exploration and skills development.
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