https://bit.ly/3JJxJJB for a 2022-23 safety update. Working together we keep our students, staff AND each other safe.
Wrapping up a full week of active shooter training in all our schools. A BIG thanks to KSP for their partnership in keeping our students & staff safe! Also check out new construction added in several schools to provide an extra buffer of safety throughout the district.
Student-led Sources of Strength session for GCHS Opening Day. This peer-to-peer network focuses on multiple sources of support and personal strengths, encouraging students to seek help when needed, promoting connections between peers and caring adults.
What a wonderful night to visit with families and meet our students at Back-to-School events throughout the district! We’re excited to see everyone on Aug. 8!!
A visit to UofL Speed School of Engineering for Math/Machining/Computer programming students is just the start of increased engineering exploration and opportunities at the GC Technology Center and GCHS.
July 26 and 27 (Tuesday and Wednesday), GCHS will be registering high school students, new to our district from 9-2 @ the HS.
Please bring the student's birth certificate and social security card. Students will select courses of interest at time of registration.
GCHS Students.....schedules for 22-23 school year is live now. Login to your IC portal. Schedule change requests needs to be sent via link below.
https://forms.gle/Ld4KaSMjnNN6NdYJ7
GCHS would like to welcome back Chris Lyons to the Math Department!
Congratulations to Transition Coordinator Brandi Lee, named 2022 Counseling & Career Development Professional Award winner by KYACTE for her leadership & advocacy of CTE programs, students & community partnerships. Story: https://bit.ly/3OnVVSD
Congratulations to GCHS Social Studies teacher Adam Spinks! Mr. Spinks has been selected through a highly competitive process to join a group of 20 educators statewide as leaders in a new University of Kentucky program on the Holocaust.
GCHS would like to welcome Ethan Saltsman to the Social Studies Department!
GCHS would like to welcome Gwen Franich to our math department!
Welcome to GCHS Makelei Skaggs! Makenlei is our newest FCS Teacher!
Help us welcome 9 exchange students to GCHS this fall for a very short visit by becoming a host family. The German students will be here from Oct. 22 to Nov. 3. Host families will need to provide the student with their own bed, as well as breakfast and dinner each day. Preference will be given to families who have a GCHS student. Please fill out this Google form: https://forms.gle/zYSzsNC7fESWb3sX8
Getting a career head start at the Tech Center’s CTE Camp! Agriculture, Art & Construction, Marketing, 3D Printing, Health Science and Culinary – in Spanish. Plus, leadership and teamwork skills Great 3-day intro for these young future pros!
Seniors!! Tomorrow is your big day! Enjoy your last senior skip day, but make sure you are in the commons @ 6:00pm!
Gates will open at 5:45 and please refer to the map, to see parking details. Seniors only, park in the parking lot by the baseball field. There will be staff directing you seniors in the building. Make sure guests have their tickets, as there are designated areas to enter. There are no additional tickets available.
We will have photographer Stacey, who can be located on Facebook under Stacey@portraitsbystacey. Please reach out to her regarding pricing of photos and when those will be available for you to receive.
Can’t wait to see you tomorrow seniors as you walk the line, claiming what you have worked hard for. The GCHS Staff are so proud of you!!
Grad practice tomorrow, Thurs. May 19. Serving breakfast from 8-8:45 in gym. Practice starts @ 8:50 SHARP on football field. Must be present to walk the line. If late…you will go @ end of grad line.
Students will leave once practice is over at approximately 10:30.
Baccalaureate @ 6pm - First Baptist Church. Grads wear cap & gown.
Graduation-May 20 @ 7 pm. Seniors report to commons @ 6:05. Gates open @ 5:45.
2022 graduates tour county schools on Monday,
2024 overseas trip
GCHS is traveling to Germany, Austria, Italy, and Switzerland in June 2024. That's over 2 years away so you have lots of time to plan ahead. Highlights include the Alps, Venice, and the Dachau concentration camp.
Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 17th
Meeting Time: 6:00 PM
Meeting Location: Room 12; There's also a virtual meeting via Zoom; To join, click: https://zoom.us/j/93138361976?pwd=UTBKWExjUWxOdlR5VjAvdTBtLzFnQT09; or use the Meeting ID: 931-3836-1976. The Passcode is: Europe2024
If you'd like secure your spot or take a sneak peak of the tour before the meeting, just visit www.Explorica.com/Powell-5298.
Explorica is offering a special scholarship discount until May 26th for $100 off! The scholarship code is 2024earlybird. Be sure to enter the code when enrolling to take advantage of this savings. As an added bonus, anyone who enrolls on or before the night of the interest meeting will receive an additional $100 off their tour!
SENIORS
Chromebooks are to be turned in Mon, May 16 & Wed. May 18
Virtual Seniors.....classes are to be completed Mon, May 16 @ 3 pm
Grad Practice-Thurs, May 19 at Football Field
8-8:45-Donuts Served
8:50 SHARP-Grad Practice
Must be present for grad practice to walk