Next Week is Homecoming. Cedar Crest will be taking part in a spirit week as part of the Homecoming festivities. In addition to Spirit Week, we hope to see you at the Homecoming Parade and Football Game. GO JACKETS!
Did you know that elementary aged kids need more sleep than adults? Now that we have been in school for a month we are seeing some students who are very tired and struggling to engage in school, which also causes behaviors in some cases. Below is a chart from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine that shows how much sleep children need each day. Please help your child be their best at school every day by ensuring they are getting the sleep they need each night.
GPS Students and Families:
If you were not able to make it to the OM informational meeting and are still interested in OM, please see the presentation link below and sign up by OCTOBER 1st!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1t_zL9jOOlWaI3_vX0WvC0IJj_o_2xdZgK-QJ4JLdY5Y/edit#slide=id.g289cdce8782_0_145
If you have questions, please feel free to email OM coordinators Mrs. Campbell at jennifer.campbell@gpsjackets.org or Mr. Stump at joshua.stump@gpsjackets.org.
It's a HALF DAY for ALL GPS students today (Wednesday, September 18)! GMS releases at 10:30am, GHS releases at 10:35am and all GPS Elementary Schools release at 11:50am.
Join us for an informational meeting on September 17. Come and be a part of Odyssey of the Mind!
Reminder - Wednesday, September 18 is a HALF DAY for all GPS Students! GMS releases at 10:30am, GHS releases at 10:35am and all GPS Elementary Schools release at 11:50am.
Greenville Public Schools recently named Venus Cox as a recipient of the 2024 Elmer Russell School Bell Award! Venus, who started in 2016 as the GPS Director of Children's Corner & Licensing, was praised in her nomination for always being ready to help with district projects and continuously improving the childcare program for families.
"Everyone needs a Venus" is a common sentiment because she's the person you can always count on. Whether offering support, encouragement, or celebration, Venus is dedicated to the well-being of every student, family, and colleague.
Venus is deeply connected to our school culture, and we are incredibly fortunate to have her on the GPS team. Congratulations, Venus, on this well-deserved honor!
Greenville Public Schools recently named the Greenville Area Community Foundation (GACF) one of our 2024 Elmer Russell School Bell winners! One nominator shared that "GACF supports all students and school programs with countless grants and scholarship opportunities."
Since GACF's inception in 1989, over $3,784,669 has been granted to GPS. The GACF Trustees are passionate about the value of education and making opportunities as equitable as possible. They believe in a total educational experience, including athletics and the arts, as well as safe and updated facilities, as the basis for a strong, progressive, and caring community.
Thank you, Greenville Area Community Foundation, for being a proud supporter of Greenville Public Schools. Congratulations on being named one of our 2024 Elmer Russell School Bell Award winners!
Pictured (L to R): Jamie McNinch, MaryBeth Taylor, Susan Ayres, Kris Stephens-Berry, Dick Ellafrits, Eric Januzelli, Amy Homich, Angie Peterman and Dave Seppala. Not pictured: Pete Blinkilde, Doug Hinken, John O'Donald, John Hoppough, and Phil Tower
It's a HALF-DAY for ALL GPS students today (Wednesday, September 4)! GMS release - 10:30am, GHS release - 10:35am & Elementary Schools release - 11:50am.
Reminder - Tomorrow (Wednesday, September 4) is a HALF DAY for all GPS Students!
NO SCHOOL today (Monday, September 2), see you tomorrow (Tuesday, September 3)!
NO SCHOOL today (Friday, August 30) and Monday, September 2! We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend. See you on Tuesday (September 3)!
Reminder: No School on Friday (August 30) and Monday (September 2)!
Walnut Hills Elementary School is CLOSED today (Wednesday, August 28, 2024) due to a power outage. Children’s Corner childcare is also CLOSED at Walnut Hills Elementary School only. All other GPS schools and Children’s Corner programs will be open today.
Greenville Public Schools appreciates Hungerford CPAs + Advisors for organizing a school supply donation contest with local businesses. These supplies will greatly benefit our staff and students!
Thank you to Arrow Swift Printing & Office Supply, Best Homes Title Agency, LLC - Vicki Nelson, Greenville Flooring & Mattress, Hungerford CPAs + Advisors, The Hive & Tori Ensing REALTOR - Five Star Real Estate Leaders for your generosity!
Due to the extreme heat forecasted and the high heat index in classrooms, Greenville Public Schools will be closed today (Tuesday, August 27, 2024). Children’s Corner childcare will be open at Walnut Hills Elementary School only. Stay safe, cool, and hydrated, Yellow Jackets!
Those interested in forming an Odyssey of the Mind team are encouraged to attend an informational session on Tuesday, September 17 from 6 - 7:30 in the GMS Media Center. Students and parents should enter through the main entrance off Chase street. If you have any questions, please contact coordinator Jennifer Campbell or Joshua Stump.
No School Today (Friday, August 23)! We hope everyone had a great first week. Enjoy the weekend, and see you on Monday!
The Elmer Russell School Bell Award is awarded annually to a citizen or organization AND a GPS employee who has made significant contributions to enhance Greenville Public Schools.
CONGRATULATIONS to our 2024 Elmer Russell School Bell Award Winners - Greenville Area Community Foundation (GACF) and Venus Cox!
Reminder...No School on Friday (August 23)!
