Happy Thanksgiving Break - November 21 -25!
4th grade classes at White Sulphur Springs Elementary made turkey grams for their classmates. Nothing makes your heart melt like heart felt notes from kids to other kids.
Greenbrier County Schools will operate on a 3-HOUR DELAY TODAY, Thursday, November 17, due to inclement weather.
CALENDAR REMINDER: Tuesday, December 20, is the last school day before the holiday break. Wednesday, December 21, is a Professional Learning & Faculty Senate Day for staff. The winter break begins Thursday, December 22, and runs through Monday, January 2. School reconvenes on Tuesday, January 3. Enjoy a restful holiday break!
Parents and family members of White Sulphur Springs Elementary students are invited to attend a PTO meeting on Tuesday, November 15th at 4:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria.
VIP Students for the week of Nov. 14th-18th!
The lunch menu for tomorrow, November 10th, has changed to Pepperoni Pizza at WSSE only. Pepperoni Rolls will be served on November 30th.
GCS is proud to partner with the WVSU Extension Service, Children's Home Society, and Greenbrier County Family Support Center to present the Healthy Grandfamilies Resource Fair at The Marvel Center in Rupert on Monday, November 14, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Greenbrier County Schools reminds families that schools will be closed on Tuesday, November 8, in observance of Election Day and Friday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Please remember continuation of the school levy is on the ballot.
Please remember that continuation of the school levy is on the election ballot. The levy supports school security (including police officers in all schools), art & music programs; instructional materials & supplies; capital improvements; facility maintenance & repairs; personnel outside the school aid formula; and maintains employee benefits. Early voting ends Friday, November 5. Schools are closed on Election Day, Tuesday, November 8.
Reminder: Fall make-up pictures will be taken tomorrow, November 2nd, beginning at 8:00 a.m.
Also, there has been a date change for the Spartan Basketball Skills Camp. The camp will now be held this Thursday, November 3rd, from 5-9 p.m. at GEHS.
VIP Students for the Week of October 31st - November 4th!
SMART 529 SWEEPSTAKES:
SMART529 is celebrating 20 years by giving away three $20,000 savings scholarships to West Virginia children ages 14 and under. One scholarship has been given away already, but there is still time to register for the remaining two. Visit https://www.wvtreasury.com/20years for more details regarding the sweepstakes. Families must register to be eligible for the sweepstakes.
2nd place Book Character Pumpkin Winners! These pumpkins will be on display at the White Sulphur Springs Library.
1st Place Book Character Pumpkin Winners! These pumpkins will be on display at First Citizens Bank.
The continuation of Greenbrier County's school levy is on the Nov. 8 election ballot, and early voting at the Courthouse and Rupert Community Center is open now through November 5. Please remember schools will be closed in observance of Election Day on Tuesday, November 8, and Veterans Day on Friday, November 11.
The levy, which has been in place since 1974, funds school security (including police officers in all schools); art and music programs; instructional supplies and allotments; capital improvements, facility maintenance and repairs; and personnel outside the school aid formula and maintain employee benefits. Forty-four WV counties have school levies in place. With the approval of a 60% levy, Greenbrier County will rank 36th among those counties in taxpayer contribution to education. Please visit greenbriercountyschools.org and select School Levy from the Site Menu options to learn more.
The 13th annual Punt Pass & Kick championship was held in which 175 students in Grades 3rd-5th competed for grade level and all-time championships. There were 7 RECORDS broken from as far back as 2011 this year! Congrats to all the participants, especially the winners! 🏆
Reminder: Book character pumpkins are due tomorrow, Tuesday, October 25th!
On Tuesday, October 11, Greenbrier County Board of Education members unanimously adopted a Resolution Opposing Amendment 2. The Resolution can be found at https://www.greenbriercountyschools.org/article/877413.
VIP Students for the Week of October 17th - 21st!
