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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

Back-to-School Reminder!🚌📚

Tuesday, August 12 – District Transition Day
Only Kindergarten, 6th Grade, and 9th Grade students will attend for a full day.

Wednesday, August 13 – First Official Day for ALL Students
We can’t wait to see everyone back in our schools!

It’s Back to School Week in Garrard County! 🚌📚✏️
We’re excited to welcome our students and families as we kick off a brand-new school year. Come meet your teachers, get important class info, and get a head start on a successful year! Check out our back to school dates below!⬇️

Garrard County High School
• Aug 4 – Sophomores: 4–7PM
• Aug 5 – Freshmen: 4–7PM

Garrard Middle School
• Aug 5 – 5:30–7:00PM

Elementary Schools (CDR, LES, PLE)
• Aug 7 – 5:00–7:00PM

We can’t wait to see you there!

🦁✂️ It’s Mascot Monday, and our Golden Lion is getting a fresh cut before the first day of school! A big thanks to our man Dan for keeping our mascot looking sharp- don’t forget to schedule your back-to-school haircut too! Looking good, feeling ready! #mascotmonday

Where are Wednesday! Can you guess where Mrs. Owens spent time biking this summer? Hint: No cars allowed!
Drop your guess in the comments below! #wherearewewednesday

It's almost time! Join us for Back to School Nights across Garrard County Schools as we gear up for an exciting new year!🚌📚✏️

Garrard County High School:
• Aug 1 – Seniors: 8–11AM | Juniors: 12–3PM
• Aug 4 – Sophomores: 4–7PM
• Aug 5 – Freshmen: 4–7PM

Garrard Middle School
• Aug 5 – 5:30–7:00PM

Elementary Schools (CDR, LES, PLE)
• Aug 7 – 5:00–7:00PM

Come meet your teachers, get class info, and start the year strong!

Where Are We Wednesday?
This week, we’re following Mrs. Tara Noe, who’s been on the move! She recently had the opportunity to present a training focused on using visuals and sensory strategies to support children with autism. Mrs. Noe is an incredible resource for Garrard County, and we’re proud to see her sharing her expertise beyond our schools and into the world. 🌎✈️
Any guesses where she’s been? Drop them in the comments! #wherearewewednesday

It’s Mascot Monday, and today our Golden Lion is making a stop at the Garrard County Public Library! Students- don’t forget to keep up with your summer reading—the library has tons of great books waiting for you!🦁📚
#mascotmonday

Summer is in full swing, and our GCS staff has been on the move! Each Wednesday, we’re checking in to see where they’ve been in our Where Are We Wednesday series. Up first: our Special Education Team! Any guesses where they’ve been? 👀✈️ Drop your guesses in the comments and check back next week to see who’s up next! #wherearewewednesday

📢 GCS Reminder: If you missed our spring preschool screening dates—no worries! You can still schedule a screening for August. Please note: a preschool-aged child must complete a screening before enrolling in preschool.
Click the link below to schedule your appointment today! ⬇️ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffvuHZhOnqc60RWE9dMLpl4IP2INZZsYQEIbPxuwS5YBoIsw/viewform?usp=dialog