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HEALTHY AT SCHOOLS GUIDANCE RESCINDED: MASKS, SOCIAL DISTANCING NO LONGER REQUIRED
On June 11, and pursuant to Executive Order 2021-386 (EO 2021-386), the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) rescinded its flagship COVID-19 Healthy at Schools guidance....
Cougar Tennis Camps Coming in June, July
Get started or hone your skills at the 2021 Cougar Tennis Camps, with on-site registration. Three weeks to choose from, daily and private lessons are also available. See...
GCHD to Offer COVID Vaccine for 12 and Up
COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer) for children 12 and older may be available through the Grayson County Health Dept as early as the week of May 12. The Health Dept is seeking...
All-District Band Features 28 GCS Musicians
Great GCS representation at all levels for All-District Band, with 28 total students from GCHS and GCMS performing this past weekend. Symphonic Band : Shaina Portman,...
GCS Welcomes New Assistant Superintendent
Grayson County Schools has named Adam Cox as the district’s new Assistant Superintendent. A veteran educator of twelve and a half years, Cox began his career as a...
Survey Seeks Special Ed Parent Feedback
Grayson County Schools and the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) are seeking parent feedback regarding how our schools are involving parents in the special education...
GCMS Students Wins Conservation Contest
Congratulations to GCMS 8th grader Railey Mattingly, winner of the Area 3 Conservation Writing Contest. Her essay had previously won the county contest in order to advance...
All-District Band Members Selected
Congratulations to these GCMS and GCHS musicians on their selection by virtual audition to the Fourth District, All-District Band. From GCMS: Shawni Poole, 1st chair...
FRYSC Celebrates 30 Years of Service
Family Resource & Youth Service Centers across Kentucky are celebrating 30 years of service. Hats off to our own tremendous FRYSC directors and staff for the commitment,...
Take the (Internet) Speed Test!
Internet access is more important than ever – for school, for home and for work – in our community and across Kentucky. The KY Broadband Initiative is working to find...
2021-22 SY Calendar Approved
The 2021-22 School Year calendar has been approved. Thanks to everyone who took the surveys. You can find a link to it at: https://bit.ly/GCS21-22
P-EBT Benefit Returns
P-EBT cards have been mailed by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) to all GCS students enrolled in August and September of the current school year. Each card...
PROFILE OF A GRAYSON COUNTY SCHOOLS GRADUATE
- High self-standards and motivation; acts with integrity
- Models a positive attitude, diligent work ethic
- Strives for excellence and continual improvement
- Actively engages in community and civic life
EFFECTIVE
COMMUNICATORS
COMMUNICATORS
- Listens actively
- Speaks purposefully to inform and influence; writes clearly
- Engages in technologies and social media while maintaining a responsible digital footprint
- Positively deals with praise and criticism
SOLUTION
SEEKERS
SEEKERS
- Asks questions, willing to listen open-mindedly to understand different points of view
- Creatively uses information and resources
- Seeks and applies innovative strategies
- Adaptable approach to challenges and opportunities
TEAM
PLAYERS
PLAYERS
- Works cooperatively with others to accomplish a common goal
- Open-minded to diverse ideas
- Flexible to change; prioritizes group needs over self when appropriate
- Resolves conflict peacefully and productively
ENTERPRISING
INNOVATORS
INNOVATORS
- Sets short-term goals to achieve long-term outcomes
- Initiates learning, growth and selfimprovement
- Growth mindset; willing to take risks and learn from mistakes
- Persists to accomplish difficult tasks, overcome barriers; seeks help when needed
Upcoming Events
LIVE FEED
Interested in Virtual School at GCMS for 21-22? Please complete the virtual contract at this link https://bit.ly/3wnkmY3 and atten ...
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Gary Parker
5 days ago
Opportunities are everywhere in Grayson County Schools! We’re currently hiring for all positions, with openings at all schools. Jo ...
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Grayson County Schools
9 days ago
Meals on the Bus is back with even more routes and more options this year. See the schedule at http://bit.ly/Meals21 for a locatio ...
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Grayson County Schools
9 days ago
Congrats to our amazing GCMS Track and Field athletes for their great finish at State competition last weekend! #GCMSOpportunity @g ...
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Gary Parker
10 days ago
Students in the GCMS Grow Green Give program are hard at work this summer! Yesterday we provided around 25 gallons of lettuce for t ...
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Gary Parker
10 days ago
The GCMS ELEVATE Summer Program is going strong with many great learning opportunities for students from robotics to coding to Open ...
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Gary Parker
10 days ago