Garrard County Schools - Our Mission is Students

Congratulations to our Whitaker Bank Teacher of the Month, Mrs. Sabrina Coffey! Mrs. Coffey always goes above and beyond to provide services to the students and staff of Garrard County Schools.👏

Congratulations to our GCS Farmers National Bank Students of the Month!👏 Tonight, these five students were honored at our board meeting for their hard work, dedication and positive impact on our schools.

We’re just two weeks away from Trunk or Treat at Garrard County High School! 👻🎃 Join us on October 30th from 5:30–7:30PM for a fun evening sponsored by the GCHS Student Council. Come dressed up, visit trunks hosted by our clubs and teams, and enjoy plenty of candy!

Last year, our talented students earned state recognition in the JAC DAR Contest, and then these students placed at nationals with their writing and artwork! Congratulations! They’ll have the chance to compete again this year — we can’t wait to see what they create next!👏

Another Tuesday, another tip for success! Garrard County High School Student Council President says, "Be sure to manage your time well, and always give 100%! Stayed tuned for more great tips from our GCS students!👏 #schooltiptuesday

Today is the day! Our second Community Forum is tonight at 6PM at Camp Dick Robinson Elementary. Join us to learn more about our facilities and ask questions about future plans for Garrard County Schools! Details below!⬇️

📢Calendar Reminder: Fall Break is next week, October 6-10. We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable break!

Then & Now: Softball Field Edition 🥎
Take a look at the transformation of our GCHS softball field! We can’t wait for spring to see our Lady Lions in action again on this amazing field! #thenandnow

Garrard County Schools Hall of Fame🦁

Nominations for this year’s Hall of Fame class are now open and will be accepted from September 1st to November 30th. Forms can be submitted electronically using the link below, or a hard copy may be completed at the Garrard County Board of Education office.

A selection committee will review all nominations, and inductees will be announced in March, with a Hall of Fame Banquet to follow to celebrate their achievements.

This is a wonderful opportunity to continue recognizing those who have made a lasting impact on our schools and community.

Click here to access the nomination form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrVsv-zi8tGjUaTM49KFEnSdlIvzvQuNtkzKUJfv7ZB91d_w/viewform?usp=dialog

It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time for another school tip from a GCS student! GMS Cougar CJ Walker reminds us, "Make sure you do your work and pay attention to what the teacher says." Stay tuned next week for another tip for school success! #schooltiptuesday

Click to read the September 2025 Title I Newsletter: Learn about teacher qualifications, your rights under ESSA, testing transparency, and more!
https://5il.co/3q807

Garrard County Schools Community Forums

We want to share our story with you! These forums are a chance for our community to learn more about our new facilities, hear updates on future plans, and ask questions directly.

Forum Dates & Locations:
Paint Lick Elementary – Tuesday, September 30, 2025 | 6:00 PM
Camp Dick Robinson Elementary – Tuesday, October 14, 2025 | 6:00 PM
Lancaster Elementary – Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | 6:00 PM

We hope you’ll join us as we look ahead to the future of Garrard County Schools together!

Our School Tip Tuesday series is back! 📚🤓👏
This week, Camp Dick Robinson student Harper kicks things off with our first success tip of the year: “Be kind, and always listen to your teacher.”
Stay tuned each week as GCS students share their best advice for school success! #schooltiptuesday

We are excited to continue the tradition of the Garrard County Schools Hall of Fame, created to honor alumni who have demonstrated excellence in Academics, Career, Arts & Humanities, Athletics, or Public Service.

Nominations for this year’s class are now open and will be accepted from September 1st to November 30th. Forms can be submitted electronically using the link below, or a hard copy may be completed at the Garrard County Board of Education office.

A selection committee will review all nominations, and inductees will be announced in March, with a Hall of Fame Banquet to follow to celebrate their achievements.

This is a wonderful opportunity to continue recognizing those who have made a lasting impact on our schools and community.

Click here to access the nomination form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrVsv-zi8tGjUaTM49KFEnSdlIvzvQuNtkzKUJfv7ZB91d_w/viewform?usp=dialog

Our district schools benefit from Title I funds, which are crucial for providing classroom supplies, supporting both classified and certified staff, enhancing technology, and much more. Parents, families and staff interested in learning more about our Title I program can click the link below to view our August Title I newsletter. This month’s edition highlights key information about Title I in our schools, how Title I funds are allocated, and the important role parents play in a Title I school. Click the link below to view our newsletter:
https://5il.co/3p03o

Happy Labor Day from Garrard County Schools!

Today, we honor the hard work and dedication of our incredible staff, students, families, and community. Thank you for all you do to make GCS a great place to learn and grow.

🗓️ Calendar Reminder: Labor Day Holiday– No school for students or staff on Monday, September 1st.

Stay connected with Garrard County Schools! Follow GCS on our app and social media for the latest updates. Click the link below for quick access to all our pages and hit the follow button! https://linktr.ee/garrardcountyschools

Happy Monday to our GCS families! Monday Moments are back and we couldn't be more excited to highlight our schools! Today, we visited Garrard Middle School's Encore classes! Enjoy this snapshot of their day!👏⬇️ #mondaymoments