Garrard County Schools - Our Mission is Students

Congratulations to our GCS Farmers National Bank Students of the Month for February!👏 These students were honored at tonight's Board meeting for their hard work, dedication and positive impact on our schools.

Congratulations to our Whitaker Bank Teacher of the Month, Mrs, Jessica Welch! Mrs. Welch consistently goes above and beyond in serving the students of Lancaster Elementary School!👏

Congratulations to our Danville Office Equipment Support Staff Member of the Month, Mrs. Taylor Dowell! Her hard work and commitment to our PLE students and staff make a meaningful difference each day.👏

What school event did you look forward to most? Drop your answers in the comments!⬇️

We’re kicking off a brand new series — We’re Wondering Wednesday!
Each Wednesday, we’ll ask one simple question and we want to hear from YOU. #wonderwednesday

Garrard County Schools is currently experiencing an internet outage, which has also impacted our phone system. We are aware of the issue and are actively working to restore services as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Garrard County Schools will be operating on a one hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday, February 10th, 2026.

Garrard County Schools will be operating on a one hour delay tomorrow, Monday, February 9th, 2026.

Garrard County Schools will be utilizing a Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) Day tomorrow, Friday, February 6th, 2026. Students will report to classes virtually.

Garrard County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 5th, 2026. Tomorrow will be a SNOW DAY- students and staff WILL NOT report to classes. Stay safe!

Garrard County Schools will be utilizing a Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) Day tomorrow, Wednesday, February 4th, 2026. Students will report to classes virtually.

Garrard County Schools will be utilizing a Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) Day tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026. Students will report to classes virtually.

🗓️Snow Day Make-Up Update: Today’s snow day will be made up on Friday, March 13, 2026, which is now an instructional day. As a reminder, Monday, February 16, 2026 (Presidents’ Day) is also now an instructional day.

Garrard County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 2nd, 2026. Tomorrow will be a SNOW DAY- students and staff WILL NOT report to classes. Stay safe!

📅 Calendar Update: The Board has approved Monday, February 16th, 2026 (Presidents’ Day) as a make-up day for this week’s snow day, and it is now an Instructional Day.

REMINDER: Garrard County Schools will be utilizing a Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) Day tomorrow, Friday, January 30th, 2026. Students will report to classes virtually.

Garrard County Schools will be utilizing Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) Days tomorrow, Thursday, January 29th, 2026 and Friday, January 30th, 2026. Students will report to classes virtually.

Garrard County Schools will be utilizing a Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) Day tomorrow, Monday, January 26th, 2026. Students will report to classes virtually.
We will be closely monitoring power outages overnight. If outages increase significantly, we will transition to a traditional snow day. In that event, families will receive an additional text and phone call, and updates will be posted on our website and social media platforms.

Now Hiring: Autism & Behavior Specialist 📢 Garrard County Schools is seeking an Autism & Behavior Specialist to support students with disabilities across all grade levels. This role includes conducting Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs), developing and monitoring Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), collaborating in ARC/IEP meetings, providing direct support for students with challenging behaviors, and offering professional learning for staff and families. If you’re passionate about evidence-based practices, teamwork, and helping every student succeed, we’d love for you to join our GCS team. Education and Experience: Master’s Degree in special education, school psychology, applied behavior analysis, or autism Experience working with children/students with disabilities Three (3) years experience in related field Preferred: Board Certified Behavior Analyst with current licensure by Kentucky Applied Behavior Analyst Licensing Board Click the link below to apply: https://garrard.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=2678