We’re so grateful for all our incredible school counselors and the connections they make every day with - and for - our students. They truly exemplify what it means to be “all in for students!”
GCS will remain on the current A/B schedule through the end of February. We will continue to monitor the community health climate and revisit this timeframe later next month. Details and Feb. Calendar: http://bit.ly/Jan21GCS
GCHS Academic Team Students Move On To Regionals
Please congratulate the Grayson County High School Academic Team. The team competed in the District 12 Governor's Cup competition on Saturday, January 23. The following individuals and teams will be advancing to the Governor's Cup Regional competition on Monday, Feb. 8 (FPS) and Saturday, Feb. 13 (written assessment).
The Future Problem Solving team took 1st place, besting Ohio and McLean counties. The FPS team members include Amanda Fulp (grade 12), Samantha Wendt (grade 11), Haley Hart (grade 11), Bahaa El Masri (grade 11), and Sarah Kiper (grade 12). The FPS team is coached by Ellen Thomas.
In Arts & Humanities: Amanda Fulp (grade 12) was runner-up and Gabriel Secora (grade 9) placed 5th.
In Mathematics: Amedeus Thacker (grade 12) placed 5th.
In Social Studies: Coleman Bryant (grade 9) placed 3rd.
The GCHS Academic Team is coached by Bill Newsome, Erina Duvall, Priscilla Gordeuk, Adam Spinks, and Ellen Thomas. Its members include Coleman Bryant (grade 9), Bahaa El Masri (grade 11), Amanda Fulp (grade 12), Haley Hart (grade 11), Sarah Kiper (grade 12), Cadence Meyers (grade 9), Gabriel Secora (grade 9), Sierra Secora (grade 10), Amedeus Thacker (grade 10), and Samantha Wendt (grade 11).
Best of luck to those students moving on to the Regional competition. Go Cougars!!!
Grayson County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 18, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Please remember to check your child’s temperature and any symptoms each day before leaving or sending them to school. Continue to contact your child's school as soon as you know of a possible exposure or confirmed case. More on the Relaunch page at http://graysoncountyschools.com.
Given the projected community health climate for the next several weeks and to simplify planning for families, GCS will operate on a Mon. – Thurs. ONLY in-person A/B schedule for the month of January. See full message from Supt. Robinson: http://bit.ly/GCSUpdate010721
Congratulations to GCHS FCCLA! All students who competed virtually in Fall National Skill Demonstration events placed in the Top Ten in their respective categories, seven finishing either 1st or 2nd. Details: http://bit.ly/GCHSFCCLAFall20
WKU Honors Band has selected GCHS musicians Shaina Portman, Jeremiah Embry, Bailey Day, and Gavin Mudd by virtual audition. Congratulations to all!
Yearbook needs your photos of high school students! Upload photos to the ImageShare App and tell us about the picture, including who is in the picture.
GCS will return from Christmas Break with NTI from Jan. 4 – 8 to allow more time between the holiday season and provide a safer return to the buildings for all. The A/B hybrid schedule will resume Jan. 11. See full message from Supt. Robinson: http://bit.ly/GCSUpdate121820
Congratulations to these GCHS musicians on their selection to All-State Orchestra: Dawson Gorby, Michell Lynch and Bethany Ray, Symphony Orchestra; Katlyn Guyton and Austin Walker, Commonwealth Orchestra.
It’s a three-peat! Congratulations to Mason Parker, selected by virtual audition to the KY All-State Concert Band, 1st Chair Snare! This is his third time to receive All-State honors.
Two meal options are now available! Meals on the Bus will continue to operate on its current schedule through this week (Dec. 18). Or, you can order a five-day meal kit instead, available for pickup. Just email Kristy Hodges to place your order.
It's Christmas Spirit Week at GCHS!
Submit your spirit week photos to the yearbook at https://join.photocircleapp.com/J6881S753D
Monday-Crazy Christmas Socks
Tuesday-Wear Christmas Colors-Red/Green/White
Wednesday-Jazz it up with Christmas Accessories--hats, jewerly, etc..
Thursday-Cozy up in your favorite Flannel
Friday-Ugly Christmas Sweater of Course!!!
GCHS spirit week starts tomorrow!
Monday-Crazy Christmas Socks
Tuesday-Wear Christmas Colors-Red/Green/White (for snow)
Wednesday-Jazz it up with Christmas Accessories-think hats and jewelry
Thursday-Cozy up in your favorite Flannel
Friday-Ugly Christmas Sweater of Course!!!
Congratulations to GCHS All-District Symphonic Band members! Bailey Day, 2nd Chair Horn; Jeremiah Embry, 2nd Chair Trombone; Mason Parker, 1st Chair Snare; and Shaina Portman, 8th Chair Flute.
High school students who ordered school pictures can pick up their orders beginning Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Photos will be in the lobby.
As Grayson County remains in red on the KDPH state incidence rate map, all in-person students will continue on NTI through Dec. 18. At this time, we anticipate a Jan. 4 return, contingent upon the community health climate or any other changes. Full message from Supt. Robinson: https://bit.ly/UpdateGCS120320
Writing challenge: Imagine leading a one-week expedition on the moon and writing an essay telling NASA all about it. Due 12/17. https://www.futureengineers.org/artemismoonpodessay?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=
P-EBT Food Benefit cards have been mailed by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) to all students enrolled in Aug. and Sept. of the current school year. See full details and FAQs at https://bit.ly/PEBTUpdateGCS
