Headlines & Features
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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.
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Greene County High School announces Class of 2020 graduation ceremony plans
GCHS Principal James Peek announced May 18th that official plans for a rescheduled graduation ceremony have been finalized. The members of the Class of 2020 will indeed be able to gather and celebrate the completion of their high school careers!
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Let's finish strong, Tigers! Here's why the last few weeks matter.
Parents, please take a moment to read this important follow-up message to the End-of-Year-Grading Quick Guide we posted last week. Thank you for your continued support!
District Announcements
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Student Meal Distribution January 19th
The GCSS Nutrition Department will continue to provide meals to all GCSS students during Winter Break next week. All student meals for next week will be distributed via bus routes on on Tuesday, January 19th. Four breakfasts and four lunches will be offered to children 18 years old and younger, and meal distribution will begin at 11 a.m. at each of the following locations:
Morningside Apartments - In the park
Sycamore Apartments - At the mail boxes
Richland Heights Apartments - At the mail boxes
Mary Leila Loft Apartments - At the gazebo
Sagebrush Lane @ Broomfield Dr. - At the intersection of the trailer park
Elliott Circle Apartments - At the Community Center
Woodville Park - Behind Jackson BBQ
White Plains Community Center
Siloam Community Center
Greshamville Fire Department -
Academic Calendar Change and Phase III Reopening Update
ATTENTION PARENTS: Next week, January 19-22, will be a Winter Break holiday for all students. After Winter Break, beginning on Monday, January 25th, all students will return to school for in-person learning 4 days per week Monday-Thursday, with distance learning every Friday.
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GCSS Winter Break 2020 COVID-19 Case or Exposure Report
Has your student or anyone in your household has tested positive for COVID-19, or been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, during Holiday Break? If so, please notify us using the GCSS Winter Break 2020 COVID-19 Case or Exposure Report form at the link above.
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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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