Don't forget...there is a District-Wide Medication Drop-Off today (Thursday, August 15) at the Greenville High School Lobby (111 N. Hillcrest St) from 12:30 to 6:00pm. This is an additional opportunity; parents may also drop off student medications at their student's school open house/orientation. All medications (prescribed or as-needed) must include a Permission & Request for Administration of Medication form, SIGNED by the parent and physician, for the medication to be administered to the student during school hours. Additional information (including the form) is available at https://www.gpsjackets.org/page/school-nurse-services
Greenville Public Schools will host a District-Wide Medication Drop-Off Day on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at the Greenville High School Lobby (111 N. Hillcrest St) from 12:30 to 6:00pm. This is an additional opportunity; parents may also drop off student medications at their student's school open house/orientation. All medications (prescribed or as-needed) must include a Permission & Request for Administration of Medication form, SIGNED by the parent and physician, for the medication to be administered to the student during school hours. Additional information (including the form) is available at https://www.gpsjackets.org/page/school-nurse-services
Don't forget to VOTE today (Tuesday, August 6, 2024); polls are open from 7:00am until 8:00pm.
Please plan to join us for our Back to School Orientation
Remember to vote tomorrow; polls are open from 7:00am until 8:00pm.
Greenville Public Schools is asking voters to consider a 10-year, 1.5-mill sinking fund millage proposal. This proposal will NOT increase your millage rate but rather hold it steady at 4.7 mills. For more information, please visit https://www.gpsjackets.org/page/sinking-fund-august-2024
The first day of school is only a couple of weeks away. We are excited to have students in the building soon. Our office staff is working very hard as we are rolling out our new student/parent information system, Power School. Grade level supply lists can be found below. Teacher letters will go out next week for students who have fully completed the new enrollment or enrollment verification process. Please note, students are not fully enrolled until parents have completed this process. If you need help in this process, please call the office at (616) 754-3641.
2024-25 Transportation Notification: If your student utilized busing services during the 2023-24 school year and you do not need any changes, your student remains registered (no further action is needed). If you need any changes to your services (i.e: family moved), please complete the GPS Transportation Form.
Parents of first-time riders or those who need changes MUST register using the link below by Friday, August 2, so their student can receive busing services on the FIRST DAY of school (8/19). Please contact the GPS Transportation Department at 616.754.3850 if you have any questions.
Click on the link for the GPS Transportation Registration Form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1Ok6bqtOly7zo2VPLpHyCoG_OVYBPIbnBI9MY1uJiPz74Eg/viewform
Greenville Public Schools is asking voters to consider a 10-year, 1.5-mill sinking fund millage proposal on the August 6 election ballot. This proposal will NOT increase your millage rate but rather hold it steady at 4.7 mills. Visit our website at https://www.gpsjackets.org/page/sinking-fund-august-2024 to learn more about the proposal.
Remember to VOTE! Early voting is now available and polls will be open on Tuesday, August 6, from 7:00am to 8:00pm.
2024/2025 TRANSPORTATION NOTIFICATION: If your student utilized busing services during the 2023-24 school year and you do not need any changes, your student remains registered (no further action is needed). Parents of first-time riders MUST register by Friday, August 2, so their student can receive busing services on the first day of school (8/19). Click on the link for the Transporation Registration Form! Please contact the GPS Transportation Department at 616.754.3850 if you have any questions. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1Ok6bqtOly7zo2VPLpHyCoG_OVYBPIbnBI9MY1uJiPz74Eg/viewform
Greenville Public Schools is asking voters to consider a 10-year, 1.5-mill sinking fund millage proposal on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.
WHAT IS A SINKING FUND? A sinking fund is a voter-approved local millage that deposits revenue into a special account to fund projects or major repairs on a "pay as you go" basis rather than borrowing through short-term notes or long-term bonds.
If approved by voters, this proposal would enhance our schools' safety, comfort, and functionality for the benefit of the thousands of students, staff, and community members who use them daily by allowing GPS to address school security improvements, infrastructure replacement & updates, and technology & transportation replacements. For more proposal information, please visit https://www.gpsjackets.org/page/sinking-fund-august-2024
Greenville Public Schools is asking voters to consider a 10-year, 1.5-mill sinking fund millage proposal on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. If approved by voters, this proposal would enhance our schools' safety, comfort, and functionality for the benefit of the thousands of students, staff, and community members who use them daily by allowing GPS to address school security improvements, infrastructure replacement & updates, and technology & transportation replacements. This proposal will NOT increase your millage rate but rather hold it steady at 4.7 mills. For more information, please visit https://www.gpsjackets.org/page/sinking-fund-august-2024
GHS Yellow Jacket Theatre & GARCC Present...SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK 2024 - Twelfth Night! This event is FREE to the public on July 12 & 13 at 7:00pm at Tower Riverside Park. Bring your own blanket & chair.
Introducing our 2024 Cedar Crest Elementary Support Staff of the Year, Ashley Steffes!
Ashley is the librarian at Cedar Crest. She has been there for 7 years and absolutely loves her job! She's been married to her husband Ben for 8 years and they have four beautiful children: Calob is 13, LucyAnn is 6, and twins Jayce and Harper are 5. Camping, bike riding, and Lake Michigan are a few of the things they love to do as a family.
Ashley loves working for GPS! Working with the kids and getting them excited about reading has been the highlight of her career. Reading is such an important piece of kids' development and learning, and she loves to be a part of it.
We asked Ashley which song she would pick if she were forced to sing karaoke. She answered: "If I had to do karaoke (which I would never!), the song choice would have to be between Tooty Ta Dance Song, only because my littles at home love that one (and yes you would have to dance) and the other is Hit Me With Your Best Shot by Pat Benatar because it's a classic!"
Introducing our 2024 Cedar Crest Elementary Teacher of the Year, Pam Ingles!
Pam has been teaching for 23 years! Besides teaching kindergarten, she co-chairs the school leadership team, participates with the district leadership team, and is a union representative for the school. She mentors new teachers and loves being a part of the building cheer committee. She and her husband Dave, along with their daughter Marleigh, and two dogs Wrigley and Stitch, enjoy spending time together. Pam also loves to shop, garden, and read!
The highlight of Pam's GPS career has been working with the amazing staff at Cedar Crest. The entire staff has helped her to become a better teacher. Her and the kindergarten team enjoy finding ways to help all of their students reach and exceed expectations.
We asked Pam what she would do if she found a penguin walking around her school building. She answered, "I laughed when I read this question! When I go to a zoo, I love to watch the penguins. If I saw a penguin walking around, I would be quite shocked. I would try to get the penguin into a classroom to keep it safe and protected. Then, what an amazing experience this could provide for our kids! I would pull all of my penguin books out and we would gather more information. We would learn as much as we could about penguins while we had the penguin in our presence. The excitement and learning that all of us would encounter would be a once in a lifetime experience!"
GPS wishes everyone a safe & enjoyable 4th of July!
Greenville Public Schools is asking voters to consider a 10-year, 1.5-mill sinking fund millage proposal on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. If approved by voters, this proposal would enhance our schools' safety, comfort, and functionality for the benefit of the thousands of students, staff, and community members who use them daily by allowing GPS to address school security improvements, infrastructure replacement & updates, and technology & transportation replacements. This proposal will NOT increase your millage rate but rather hold it steady at 4.7 mills. For more information, please visit https://www.gpsjackets.org/page/sinking-fund-august-2024
If you forgot to pick up your student's medications before the last day of school, they are available for pick up today (Thursday, June 6) from 11:00am-2:00pm & 3:00-5:00pm at the GHS Auditorium/Gym Lobby (regardless of what school your student attends). Any prescription or nonprescription medications not picked up will be discarded/destroyed; medications cannot be stored at the schools for the following year.
If you forgot to pick up your student's medications, they will be available for pick up on Thursday, June 6, from 11:00am-2:00pm & 3:00-5:00pm at the GHS Auditorium/Gym Lobby (regardless of what school your student attends). Any prescription or nonprescription medications not picked up will be discarded/destroyed; medications cannot be stored at the schools for the following year.
Today (Friday, May 31) is a HALF DAY & the LAST DAY for ALL GPS students! GMS releases at 10:30am, GHS releases at 10:35am & Elementary releases at 11:50am.
Nominations for the Elmer Russell School Bell Award will be accepted until Friday (May 31)! Please take a moment to recognize an exceptional Greenville Public Schools staff member or community member/organization who has demonstrated outstanding dedication by submitting a nomination or two! https://forms.gle/nC5VJiMFVwJDFJ6i7
