Ready for a change? Re-entering the workforce? Veteran? Have you thought about a teaching career, but don't see how to pursue that passion without an education degree? There are any number of options currently available to help you get to the head of the classroom quickly, and additional options are also in the works. If you have the will, there's very likely a... READ MORE >
Interested in a STEM career? Here’s your chance to talk with reps from The Gatton Academy and the Craft Academy on Tuesday, September 17, 6 - 8 PM ET at the Early College and Career Center (EC3), 200 University Drive in Elizabethtown. Grayson County students are invited to come hear about the opportunities both academies offer to high school juniors and seniors... READ MORE >
Homecoming week is here and GCHS students will show school spirit with a week of themed dress. Tuesday will kick off the week of school pride and American pride with "Merica Day." Wednesday is "Meme Day" as student represent their favorite memes. Thursday is the infamous "Farm/Swampy Day" when student dress as a farmer or an Edmonson County "swampy" and drive their... READ MORE >
Learning about business from our nation’s capital – straight from the source! Many thanks to Rep. Brett Guthrie who visited Chancellor Dennison’s GCHS class this week. He talked about the branches of our government and how each operates within the checks and balances system of our founders. He also shared how he works with constituents at home before making plenty... READ MORE >
GCHS FCCLA placed its first entries into the Junior Culinary category for the KY State Fair this year, with Gracyn Cook taking 2nd place in floral cake design and cupcakes. Several students also competed in the Life Smarts Challenge and took in the FCCLA Showcase at the Gourmet Gardens with blackberry glazed meatballs and tres leches cake. Bet that gave them... READ MORE >
Senior Picture Retakes Thursday, August 15 will be retake pictures for seniors. Jostens Junior Class Ring Ceremony will be held at GCHS on Thursday, August 15 from 7:55-8:30. Freshman Banner Signing will be held for the Freshman Class on Thursday, August 15, from 9:00-9:40. Jostens will be at GCHS on Wednesday, October 16 from 7:55-8:30, for senior graduation... READ MORE >
Grayson County Chamber members heard all about the district’s work-based learning program during the August membership luncheon. New Transition Coordinator Brandi Lee gave an overview of the program, piloted last school year, as GCHS students shared their personal experiences with the business leaders. Work-based learning gives students an opportunity to... READ MORE >
GCHS has several yearbooks from 2018 for sale. Anyone who wants to buy one or hasn’t picked up their copy can do so from 1-2 pm at the high school during school days or contact Deanna.lasley@grayson.kyschools.us for more information. Yearbooks for 2019 have been ordered but have NOT been delivered to the school yet. However, several copies of the 2017, 2016 and... READ MORE >
GCHS Marching Cougars helped high school employees pull off a hilarious skit demanding “more cow bell” this school year. Staff members put together several skits reminiscent of Saturday Night Live but focused on Opening Day. READ MORE >
Grayson County High School held an Ice Cream Social for its freshmen students on July 29. More than 260 students met teachers, participated in a pep rally, picked up a free t-shirt and ate ice cream. The event helped students learn the layout of the high school before opening day when the halls are full of 1200 students. Parents received lots of new information... READ MORE >
GCHS Cougar Volleyball will have a familiar face heading the program as former coach Kelli Hall rejoins the team. Hall left the program 11 years ago to “devote my time to my boys,” Corbin and Cameron, both now GCHS grads. “I am looking forward to working with this group of girls,” said Hall. “I am fortunate also to have Shane Decker who has developed a fantastic... READ MORE >
Freshman Ice Cream Social, Monday, July 29 from 5 - 7 pm All incoming freshman students and parents are invited to attend the High School Freshman Ice Cream Social with information for parents on KEES, ACT, career/technical information, high school 101, Pep Rally and student panel for students, 2019-20 schedules and staff meet and greet. For more information,... READ MORE >
Former Grayson County educator Tommy Hodges will return to the district this fall as principal of the Alternative Education Center. Hodges is currently principal of Edmonson County High School.He began his education career at GCMS in Title I, then taught science for seven years at Hart County High School. He was an assistant principal at GCHS from 2007 – 10. He... READ MORE >
Industry skills standards define competence for workers in a given industry. For machining, those standards are developed by The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS). The Grayson County Technology Center Machining program recently had 11 students plus instructor Michael Critchelow take the certification test, with an astounding 100% pass rate.... READ MORE >
Clay Newton was elected to serve as the 2019-2020 Kentucky FFA Lincoln Trail State Vice President. Clay is the son of Don and Shona Newton of Leitchfield. He is a member of the Grayson County FFA chapter where his advisor is Brian Newton. Clay was one of 21 candidates who ran for State Office from across the Commonwealth. He completed an application and... READ MORE >