Headlines & Features
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GCSS announces the hiring of award-winning new district athletic director Eddie Hood
The Greene County School System is pleased to welcome Eddie Hood to its athletics leadership team this summer as the district’s new Athletic Director. Hood will come to Greene County in July from Central Gwinnett High School.
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GCSS names five students to 2020 REACH Georgia Scholarship cohort
The Greene County School System (GCSS) has named five 8th grade students to the 2020 class of REACH Georgia Scholarship recipients.
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GCSS releases Phase III reopening parent and staff survey results
In preparation for the next phase of its school reopening process, the Greene County School System surveyed parents and staff to gauge their responses to proposals for Phase III of its return to school plan, tentatively scheduled to begin on January 19th.
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GCHS announces cancellation of Convocation 2020 due to COVID-19 safety concerns
On Friday, November 6, 2020, Greene County High School Principal James Peek released the following letter to the community announcing the school's decision to cancel its annual Convocation Ceremony due to COVID-19 safety concerns.
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COVID-19 not expected to impact GCHS 2021 graduation rate
The Greene County High School leadership team announced Friday that they do not expect the COVID-19 pandemic to negatively affect the high school’s Class of 2021 graduation rate.
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Stopping the spread: Greene County Schools again reports no COVID-19 activity
The district’s infection prevention strategies have been successful in protecting students and staff.
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GCSS releases Phase II reopening parent and staff survey results
In preparation for Phase 2 of its school reopening process, the Greene County School System surveyed CMS and GCHS parents to gauge their response to a proposed return to in-person instruction at the two schools on October 26th.
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Greene County Library offers free online tutoring program for students
Tutor.com, an online tutoring service that provides homework help, live tutoring, test preparation, and career resources, is now available to GCSS students for free through the Greene County Public Library.
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GCSS announces updated health safety measures for 2020-2021
As we continue preparing to begin the 2020-2021 school year, the health and safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. Please take a moment to review our Plan for Maintaining Safe and Healthy Schools to learn more about the safety measures we will be implementing this fall.
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GCSS announces new student Online Registration Application
Parents and guardians of new students entering Greene County School System (GCSS) for the 2020-21 school year will be the first to use the district’s new Online Registration Application.
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GCSS announces tentative Return to School Plan for Fall 2020
We are pleased to share with you our proposed Return to School Plan for this fall, which combines face-to-face instruction and distance learning with preventative health and safety measures in our schools to ensure an effective, safe, and consistent learning environment for everyone. This plan will be presented to the Board of Education in more detail at the Board’s regular meeting on Monday, July 13th, at which time the Board will accept public comment on the plan.
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An Update from Superintendent Dr. Chris Houston on Greene County's return to school in Fall 2020
Our Return to School Task Force continues to work daily on developing a plan for reopening school that is designed to maximize precautions to protect the health and safety of our students and staff while maintaining the highest standards of teaching and learning.
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BOE approves revised 2020-2021 academic calendar
The Greene County Board of Education has approved a revised academic calendar for the 2020-2021 school year that includes a later start date for students on August 17th.
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GCHS athletes may begin summer conditioning on June 8 under new health and safety guidelines
Greene County High School will allow its athletes to begin participating in voluntary summer conditioning workouts on June 8 but will take careful precautions to protect the health and safety of its athletes and athletic staff.
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A Letter from Superintendent Dr. Chris Houston on Greene County's return to school in Fall 2020
August will be here before we know it, and our top priority as we prepare for Greene County’s return to school is our students' and staff's health and safety.
District Announcements
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Special Education Parent Survey
Attention Parents of Students with Disabilities:
It is time for the annual Special Education Parent Survey and we are asking all parents of students with disabilities in the Greene County School System to complete it. In order for all students to graduate prepared to achieve a lifetime of success, families need to be an important part of the school team. Please click on the link above for more information and to complete the survey. -
Virtual Parent Meetings
This month, our Department of Student Support Services will be hosting two virtual parent meetings: our spring EL Parent Meeting on February 17th and our annual Title III Parent Meeting on February 22nd, both at 6 p.m. Click on the link above for more information.
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Child Find Project
Greene County School System is interested in providing early evaluations and interventions for your children!
Child Find is a program created to locate and evaluate children who are suspected of having a developmental delay or disability. The Child Find team provides a free screening and/or evaluation for all children ages 3 to 5 years of age. We are available and able to provide immediate support services to prepare your child to become a successful student!
“High quality early intervention services can change a child’s developmental path and improve the lives of children, families, and communities.”
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Parents: Keep students at home if they are sick
The Greene County School System is trying to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our schools. This is also cold and flu season, so it is very important to keep your child at home if he or she is sick. Click on the title above for more information on when to keep your student home from school.
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GCSS Family Survey — COVID-19 Communications
Please take a moment to let us know how we've been doing with communication about COVID-19 information, response plans and distance learning. Click on the link above to take the quick, 9-question survey that will help guide us in providing valuable information as the situation continues to evolve.
Important Links
- * Return to School Plan - 2020-2021 *
- * COVID-19 Information & Updates *
- Student Chromebook Information
- Accountability & School Grades Reports
- Child Find Project (Ages 3-5)
- District and School Plans
- District News and Press Releases
- District-wide accreditation information
- GCSS Athletics
- Georgia Milestones
- Inclement Weather/School Closing Information
- Move On When Ready (MOWR)
- Online Surveys
- Petition for Diploma (2015 House Bill 91)
- Positive Behavioral Interventions & Support
- Records Request
- Special Needs Scholarship Program
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Upcoming Events
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March 15, 2021
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (BOE) Regular Meeting
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March 24, 2021
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March 29, 2021
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March 30, 2021
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March 31, 2021
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April 1, 2021
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April 2, 2021
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April 19, 2021
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (BOE) Regular Meeting
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April 30, 2021