GCS will welcome students in grades 1 - 12 back to school on August 28. Kindergarten begins on September 5, and Pre-K starts on September 7. As you gear up for the new school year, put your child's school open house event on the calendar. Please find our 2023-2024 school open house dates at https://5il.co/1eseg.
We look forward to welcoming students to the 2023-2024 school year! The first day for students in grades 1 - 12 is August 28. Kindergarten begins on September 5, and Pre-K starts on September 7. Find school open house information at greenbriercountyschools.org.
Rupert Elementary needs volunteers for the end of year reward day on June 6th. Look for the attached flyer in your students folder. Please return by Friday, June 2nd if you would like to help us out on that day! Thanks! 🤍
PreK enrollment will be held at Crichton Elementary on June 1st from 1 pm-4 pm for children who will be three and four years old before July 1, 2023, for Head Start and PreK. Three-year-olds qualify by income and/or if the child has an IEP. Parents should complete the Preschool online application at www.greenbriercountyschools.org before coming to enrollment. Parents should bring the following information with them to enrollment:
-State-issued birth certificate
-immunization record
-a copy of current physical exam
-a copy of most recent dental exam
-two proofs of residency
-social security card of the child
-insurance card
-proof of income (2022 W2, tax return, or food stamp card can be used for verification of income)
-custody order, if applicable
Pre-K enjoying the new picnic tables in front of the school for lunch!
Mr. Vestal's Kindergarten class had a great time at Lost World on their field trip!
Rupert Elementary's afterschool Run Club had a colorful fun run to celebrate the end of the year! The Active SWV Kids Run Club program seeks to improve the health of southern West Virginia’s youth by empowering them with the opportunities, skills, knowledge, and confidence to be physically active. The central goal of the program is to instill healthy habits in our area’s youth and to get them excited about running and physical activity. Active SWV hopes that all participants find joy and confidence with running and physical activity, so that they can continue to be active beyond their time in the Club. Active SWV offers a $250 grant that Rupert Elementary has participated in for 4 seasons.
Rupert Elementary's afterschool program, Empower, invited parents to their last day. Students planted flowers into a handmade decorated flowerpot with Principal Mrs. Harden. Attendees were treated with a cooking demonstration from Greenbrier West Pro-start Culinary students. They made delicious cookie dough wontons. Three Rupert Elementary alumni were in attendance and inspired some of our students to join the club when they arrive at Greenbrier West! Students finished with an amazing archery demonstration with the help of their instructor, Mr. Warnick. The parents were impressed with the skills their children have learned this year. A big thank you to Chef Foley and his team, Mrs. Harden, Mr. Warnick, and all the after-school staff for today!
Rupert Elementary Pre-K planted grass heads with principal, Mrs. Harden this week. Once the "hair" starts growing, they will be able to give them haircuts.
Both Rupert PreK classes planted lettuce and radishes last week with principal, Mrs. Harden as part of their Teaching Strategies Gardening Study. Their favorite part was the wagon rides to and from the school garden. They also had to weed the garden beds before they could plant the seeds.
Rupert Elementary EmPower After-school painted rain barrels for Greenbrier River Watershed Association Fundraiser and Earth Day celebration at Lost World. They will both be auctioned, with one staying at Rupert Elementary!
Rupert Elementary students were thrilled to celebrate the GCS Elementary Teacher of the Year, Amber Osborne, during a special assembly! Congratulations, Mrs. Amber! #TeacheroftheYear
GCS and WV State University's Healthy Grandfamilies program invite grandparents raising grandchildren to join us at The Marvel Center in Rupert (138 Cranberry Ave.) on April 20 from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. to view a short film from LegalAid highlighting available services and resources. Lunch provided! Call 304-920-0601 with any questions.
Student Council members from Rupert & Smoot Elementary Schools visited the Capitol for a mock legislative session. Led by Stephen Baldwin, with the help of Senator Richard Lindsay and Senate President Craig Blair, the students debated multiple topics such as changing the state's name to 'Pepperoni' and having a four-hour recess. Students also went on a Capitol tour and visited the Culture Center while in Charleston.
Students enjoyed their Egg Hunt for the end of the nine weeks reward! We are so thankful for our parent volunteers that helped hide over 2,000 eggs for our students!
Rupert Elementary: Reminder! Spring Fundraisers (orders and money) are due this Friday, April 14th.
We have BIG things planned for our end of the year reward day AND teachers are scheduling end of the year field trips! Thank you for supporting our students and our school. Please let us know if you have any questions. Packets were sent home before Spring Break. See attached pictures for fundraiser info.
Mrs. Amber's PreK students completed their pet study! They learned all about animals and how to care for them. Students were able to adopt a dog to care for and get a Certificate of Adoption. The class also discussed how to care for their class pet rabbit, Rupert. Animal-shaped PB&J sandwiches were enjoyed by all students and Mrs. Harden stopped in to read a book about animals.
Mrs. Amber's PreK class at Rupert Elementary went searching for the Easter Bunny before Spring Break. Although they didn't find the Easter Bunny, they enjoyed their adventure on Rupert's walking trail. They had some creative time to draw their own bunny trails with sidewalk chalk before heading back inside the school.
After learning about Mexican hajalata (tin art) and Mexican folk artists' fascination with the sun, Mr. Warnick's 4th Grade Class at Rupert Elementary constructed their own Mexican-style sun. Mrs. Baker from Carnegie Classrooms taught the students about repoussé, a metalworking technique, and helped them create their own masterpiece using art foam, foil, and brightly colored sharpie markers.
School libraries transform learning! April 2023 has been designated the 38th Annual National School Library Month. Please join GCS in celebrating our school libraries and their vital role in providing resources and encouraging growth and knowledge. #SchoolLibraryMonth
