Today, GCS celebrates our unsung heroes – school nutrition professionals! It's School Lunch Hero Day, and we want to thank these amazing individuals for nourishing our students one meal at a time. Join us in showing appreciation for the difference they make in every child's life. #SchoolLunchHeroDay #NutritionHeroes
May and June School Calendar Reminders
Many thanks to Mrs. Tilley's 2022 art classes at GEHS for sharing their incredible Wall O' Flowers collaborative art project! Using recycled water bottles and acrylic paint, these talented students created a vibrant masterpiece that has brightened our hallway and our day. Bravo! #ArtMatters #Recycle #WallOFlowers #ArtMatters #Recycle #WallOFlowers
Should an emergency transportation situation arise before school begins or after school has closed for the day and cannot reach your school principal, please contact the Greenbrier County School Bus Garage at 304-647-6475 or 304-667-1914. Please note that the after-hours transportation emergency phone number has been updated to 304-667-1914.
Please join us on Friday, April 26, for the Annual GCS Showcase of the Arts! This year's event will be held at Greenbrier West High School, with an art show opening at 6 p.m. and a concert at 7 p.m. You won't want to miss this celebration of the arts in our schools!#StudentArt #ArtsLearning
We are thrilled to announce that Emily Dunkle, GEHS Teacher of the Year, has been named the 2024-25 GCS County Teacher of the Year! As an Agriculture teacher at Greenbrier East High School, she goes above and beyond for her students. Recently also named as the WVDE New CTE Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Dunkle serves as the FFA Advisor, helps during the summer with the Ham Bacon & Egg Sale, and is partnering with the National Fish Hatchery to build Mallord Duck Housing. Her dedication to career exploration, inspiring students, and promoting agriculture education is unmatched. We are grateful for Emily Dunkle's positive influence on GCS students and celebrate her commitment to cultivating future generations of farmers. Congratulations, Emily! #TeacherOfTheYear #CTE #AgricultureEducation #InspiringFutureLeaders
Meet our 2024-25 Secondary Teacher of the Year Tim Yunker, a rockstar Social Studies teacher at Greenbrier West High School. District leaders made a surprise visit to GWHS this afternoon to celebrate Mr. Yunker with students and staff. Tim is a life-long learner who constantly evolves to stay on the cutting edge as an educator! From old-school chalkboards to innovative technology like e-learning and AI, Tim always pushes boundaries to provide his students with a top-notch education. His dynamic lessons and rapport with students prepare them for the future and foster a love for learning. Keep up the fantastic work, Mr. Yunker! #SecondaryTeacheroftheYear #ExcellenceinEducation #CavalierPride
CONGRATULATIONS to our amazing 2024-25 Elementary Teacher of the Year, Liz Dils Wood, a third-grade teacher at Ronceverte Elementary! During a morning surprise ceremony, school students and staff joined Interim Superintendent Clemons, Director of Elementary Education Ann Smith, and Director of Secondary Education Debbie McClintic to celebrate Ms. Dil Wood. Liz is a dedicated educator who has established partnerships with such entities as Lego and General Motors and is a Legend of Learning Ambassador. She has also had the distinction of serving on the state writing and state science committees. Ms. Dils Wood is always researching and trying new things in her classroom to assist all students in achieving success.#ElementaryTeacheroftheYear #ExcellenceinEducation
Greenbrier County Schools was one of the first counties in WV to offer a technology device for every student 15 years ago. GCS students in grades 5-12 receive take-home devices to increase educational access at home.
Students read, think, create, share, and grow when they spend time in the school library! We're celebrating National Library Week and sending a HUGE SHOUT OUT to our amazing librarians and volunteers for turning shelves of books into gateways of wonder and learning! #NationalLibraryWeek #Read
Reminder: Students will be dismissed from school 3 hours early today, Monday, April 8.
April calendar updates! A 3-hour early release is scheduled for Monday, April 8. The 2-hour early release initially scheduled for Thursday, April 25, has been canceled.
Due to a power outage at Alderson Elementary, the afterschool program is canceled for today, Wednesday, April 3. Students will be sent home on their regular bus.
The Greenbrier County Board of Education's regular meeting on April 9 (6 p.m.) will be held at EGMS, as several students will be recognized during Time Out for Applause.
School calendar reminders for April:
Students can read, think, create, share, and grow when they spend time in the school library! We're celebrating School Library Month and sending a HUGE SHOUT OUT to our amazing librarians and volunteers for turning shelves of books into gateways of wonder and learning! #SchoolLibraryMonth #Read
Our Universal Pre-K program serves approximately 300 students per year. Each classroom has Pre-K, Head Start, and Pre-K special needs students. Apply online at greenbriercountyschools.org.
Happy Spring Break! We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Wednesday, April 3. Staff return on April 2 for a Professional Learning Day.
GCS reminds families that students do not report to school on Friday, March 22, as it is a Teacher-Parent Conference Day. Please schedule in advance to meet with your child's teacher. Spring Break is Monday, March 25, through Tuesday, April 2. Staff will report on April 2 for a Professional Learning Day.
Hello, First Day of Spring!
#FirstDayOfSpring #SpringIntoLearning
