GCSS Community Update
Greene County School System News & Notes for the Community
In this Issue
- BOE Special Called Work Session Announcement
- Summer Reading Celebration & Reading Tree Dedication Event
- Summer School Highlight: GCPS Literacy Lab
- Community Partner Spotlight: Pilot/Flying J Travel Center
- STEM Highlight: Retired Astronaut Special Guest
- Video: Scenes from GCHS 2023 Graduation
- Career Coach Spotlight
- How to Get Involved
- Upcoming Events & Important Dates
Notice of Special Called Meeting of the Board of Education
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
6:00 P.M.
The Greene County Board of Education will hold a Special Called Work Session on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 6:00 P.M.
The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss clarification requests regarding the Lake Oconee Academy Charter Renewal Application. You can view the agenda on our website: https://www.greene.k12.ga.us/BoardMeetingAgendas.
The meeting will be held in-person at the Board of Education Meeting Room located at 101 E. Third St., Greensboro, GA 30642.
As with all meetings of the Board of Education, the public is invited to attend. For scheduling purposes, anyone wishing to provide public comment must sign up at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting either in-person at the Superintendent's Office or online at https://www.greene.k12.ga.us/PublicComments and agree to follow the Rules of Conduct and Public Participation Procedures in Board Meetings. The total time for public comments at this meeting will be limited to 30 minutes.
Summer Reading Celebration & Reading Tree Dedication Event
Summer School Highlight: GCPS Literacy Lab
Community Partner Spotlight: Pilot/Flying J Travel Center
STEM Highlight: Astronaut Visits GCHS
Scenes from GCHS Graduation on May 26th
Career Coach Spotlight: Barb Gilkinson
Hobbies/Interests: Married for 46 years, 2 children and 2 grandchildren. One year, when I was working full-time, getting my graduate degree, I took the time to participate in a marathon. In 2019, I read 114 books!
Career: Taught third grade for 15 years and was a Reading Specialist for 5 years.
Note to students: I am very excited that you have an opportunity to take this path as you go through high school. I have had a great career, but I often wonder how things might have been different if I had had this opportunity as well.
Note to parents: I am happy to have the opportunity to get to know your child and help her to follow her dreams. I look forward to meeting all of you!
How YOU Can Get Involved!
Volunteer - Reading Buddies (GCPS & CMS)
Help a 2nd grader at Greene County Primary School or a 5th grader at Carson Middle School by becoming a Reading Buddy! You can make a REAL difference with just 1 hour per week by sparking conversations, building relationships and social skills, and helping children foster a love of reading. Interested? Contact Beth Thomas at beth.thomas@greene.k12.ga.us or 706-347-0750.
Volunteer - After School Enrichment (CMS)
Donate - Wraparound Program (GCHS)
Upcoming Events & Important Dates
July 4, 2023
Independence Day
All schools and the district office will be closed in observance of Independence Day.
July 11, 2023
Summer Reading Celebration and Reading Tree Dedication
(Rescheduled from original June date) You are invited to the GCSS Summer Reading Celebration event on Tuesday, July 11th, from 1-3 p.m. on the CBJ Preschool playground! Join us for a book giveaway for students, arts and crafts, and the dedication of the GCSS Reading Tree. The majestic oak tree on the preschool playground has been lighted to allow it to glow from within as a beacon to represent literacy and a culture of reading for the students of Greene County. The whole community is invited to participate in this special kickoff event, which will include a proclamation from the City of Greensboro dedicating the tree as the official Reading Tree of Greene County. We look forward to seeing you there!
July 12, 2023
Special Called BOE Meeting
The Greene County Board of Education will hold a Special Called Work Session at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Meeting Room located at 101 E. Third St. in Greensboro to discuss clarification requests regarding the LOA Charter renewal application. To view Board of Education agendas and minutes, please click here.
July 20, 2023
Board of Education Regular Monthly Meeting
The Greene County Board of Education will hold its July Regular Meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Meeting Room located at 101 E. Third St. in Greensboro. To view Board of Education agendas and minutes, please click here.
July 29, 2023
Back to School Bash
The annual Greene County Back to School Bash will be held on Saturday, July 29th from 9-11 a.m. in the GCHS Gym. All Greene County students are welcome to attend and get FREE school supplies and participate in fun family activities.
August 3, 2023
First Day of School
We are excited to welcome all students back on Thursday, August 3rd for Day One of the 2023-2024 school year!
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