Incoming Freshman for the 23-24 school year will have the opportunity to take their Health and PE classes over the summer to open up room in their schedule if they meet eligibility requirements. If interested please register at the following link:
https://forms.gle/vYuSXXwvPH19oUyd6
GCHS Seniors!
We are in our last month of the school year. Attached are important dates!
Graduation will be Friday, May 26 @ 7pm on the Cougar Football Field.
Seniors who graduated early, your graduation will be Sunday, May 28 @ 3 pm in the Cougar Gym.
Parent Site-Base nominations and elections are happening this week!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h7jNTMj7sPtBHH5FYGJreF054Pn5MvwT6CvbTHsopdM/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks to Owensboro Health Twin Lakes for hosting Health Career Day, a wonderful experience, with insights into a variety of healthcare professions.
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.
Dear Parents and Guardians:
Fentanyl is quickly becoming a threat in our community and across our state and nation. Our community is experiencing a rise of overdose and exposure cases impacting young teens, as well as adults. Two of our community members have designed age-appropriate educational programming to bring awareness to these dangers in an effort to educate students and save lives. This educational presentation titled “Tough Talks” is part of our drug awareness curriculum and focuses on two primary objectives:
1. Fentanyl awareness and drug prevention
2. Drug accessibility dangers
Two of our community’s Emergency Medical Service (EMS) professionals, Stephan Parrott and Michael LaSala, are trained to present this program and possess the skills to speak to our area students as they raise awareness regarding the dangers of fentanyl and drug use. Stephan and Michael are first responders in our community that see first-hand fentanyl’s lethal effects. They are passionate about using this age-appropriate educational presentation to inform our students and promote positive decision-making among our youth. Please review the description and details of the “Tough Talks'' presentation below:
Date: April 26, 2023
Topic: Drug Awareness
Details: Fentanyl has become increasingly prevalent across our community, state and nation. This presentation will focus on fentanyl, its presence in recreational drugs, and its accessibility to teenagers. At the end of the presentation, there will be time for a question and answer period with the presenter.
Presenters:
Stephan Parrott
EMT
Med Center Health, Field Supervisor
Level 2 State Instructor Michael LaSala
NREMT-P, Critical Care Paramedic
Med Center Health, Lead Supervisor
BLS Instructor
What a summer these students have in store at GSP, GSA, and GSE. Well earned and congratulations to all!
CLASS of 2023 is accepting pictures for the Senior Slideshow. Each graduating senior (including those who finished early), can submit a total of 5 (individual/group/baby) pics.
Pics are to be sent to graysoncountyclassof2023@gmail.com.
Pics due Fri., April 21 @ 3pm.
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
GCHS Students and Parents/Guardians:
Log on to IC to see your child's 6 week progress grade. Please contact your child's teacher and/or counselor with questions or concerns. Virtual students will NOT have progress grades posted.
GCHS would like to welcome Mike McClintic as our new girls basketball coach!
ALL SENIORS!! Group picture tomorrow at football stands @ 10:15 am. Wear senior shirt OR navy blue shirt.
GCHS students: an informational meeting for students and parents about the 2025 summer international trip to Belgium, France, and Switzerland will be held on Tuesday, April 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the high school in room 13.
GCHS ended our day with an amazing Talent Show, featuring 16 different acts. What a talented group of students we have!! Students, a google form will be shared with you, to vote for your favorite performers.
Have an amazing and safe spring break. We will see you on April 10!!
GCHS FFA students competed in the regional paperwork contest where they submit their project records. Each application ranges from 18-20 pages and takes time to complete. Please help us congratulate the following students.
Superior 1st and advancing to state:
Emily Green- Diversified Crop Entrepreneurship
Isaac Lindsey- Forestry
Annslee Shartzer- Fruit Production
Superior 2nd:
Emily Green- Diversified Livestock
Zachary Higdon- Diversified Horticulture
Zachary Higdon- Specialty Animal
Lee Cain- Ag Mechanics Design & Fabrication
Clara Embry- Dairy Placement
Lincoln Parks- Ag Services
Students receiving superior ratings:
Kyra Grant- Ag Education
Brady Stone- Turf Grass
Hootie Hayes- Ag Sales
Isaac Lindsey- Diversified Ag
Avery Meredith- Equine Entrepreneurship
Jacob Shartzer- Beef Placement
Conner Stone- Forage
Ally Jo Morgan- Essay Contest
Payton Lowe served as a delegate on the regional office selection committee
Isaac Lindsey was selected as Regional Star in Placement and will compete against other regional winners at state this June.
Lainie Anderson won 1st Place in Composition at the KAAC State Governors Cup competition on March 20 in Louisville. Governor Beshear presented her with the first place trophy.
Class of 2023 Graduation will be Friday, May 26 @ 7 pm on the Cougar Football Field. In the event of rain, graduation will be in the Cougar Gym.
Details to follow later in April.
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!
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.