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Greenville County Schools is the largest school district in South Carolina and the 46th largest in the US.

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Greenville County Schools
6 years
Greenville County Schools and Offices will be closed Wednesday, January 17. All activities are cancelled.
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Greenville County Schools
7 years
Because of unsafe road conditions and a black ice warning, Greenville County schools and offices will be closed on Monday.
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Greenville County Schools
5 years
Introducing Daniel Bruce as the next principal of Travelers Rest High School @trhsnews Added bonus: Bruce is a TRHS alumnus!
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Greenville County Schools
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GCS schools and offices closed Friday, January 22 due to wintry weather.
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Greenville County Schools
4 years
It's official. Greenville County Schools handed out more than 20,000 meals to children in our community today. #schoolfoodrocks #inspiresupportprepare
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Greenville County Schools
5 years
GCS Board of Trustees passed budget that ensures no teacher will be paid less than $40,000 per year. The average teacher will receive a 6.5% salary increase.
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Greenville County Schools
6 years
Greenville County Schools will be closed on Friday, January 19th and all activities will be cancelled.
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Greenville County Schools
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Greenville County Schools
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Greenville County Schools will be closed Monday, January 25 due to icy conditions across the county.
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Greenville County Schools
6 years
Schools will be closed tomorrow, January 8 due to a winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service predicting icing on roadways and bridges during morning commutes. Freezing precipitation could continue until 11 a.m. which is too late for a delayed start time.
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Greenville County Schools
4 years
All South Carolina Schools, including GCS, closed immediately through end of month per Governor''s Executive Order.
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Greenville County Schools
8 years
For Tuesday, February 16, 2016 - Greenville County Schools: 2 Hour Delay. Check at 7:00 a.m. for possible update.
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Greenville County Schools
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Greenville County Schools
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For Tuesday, February 17, Greenville County schools and offices will be closed due to icy conditions. http://t.co/JkzbMTJUDV
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Greenville County Schools
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Greenville County Schools
9 years
GCS schools and offices closed Wed. Feb. 18 due to icy road conditions & below freezing temps.
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Greenville County Schools
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Greenville County Schools
4 years
Love this precious message to one of our teachers in Google Classroom today. This child is focused and determined to learn - as soon as recess is over!
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Greenville County Schools
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Charter is offering free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 students who do not already have a Spectrum subscription. To enroll call 1-844-488-8395. Installation fees waived for new student households. Confirm terms with provider.
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Greenville County Schools
9 years
Greenville County schools and offices closed on Tuesday, February 24. http://t.co/2tuobYaCC8
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Greenville County Schools
3 years
No school district is South Carolina is allowed to require masks this year. This decision was enacted by the SC Legislature. Signage in GCS facilities shows the benefits of masks, but in accord with state statute, no mandate is in place.
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Greenville County Schools
4 years
Food and Nutrition Services will provide free breakfast beginning at 8 AM and lunch at 11 AM for children 18 and under Mon-Fri at 15 locations. Meals will be served in the school's drop off line. See our website for locations and other details.
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Greenville County Schools
10 years
Greenville County Schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, February 11 due to forecast for snow and ice. http://t.co/NdPGqhm9cj
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Greenville County Schools
5 years
GCS becomes first district in SC to pay teachers $40,000 minimum salary with passage of FY 19-20 budget.
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Greenville County Schools
7 years
No school Monday, September 11.
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Greenville County Schools
4 years
GCS to move to Attendance Plan 2 starting September 8, absent any dramatic swings in spread data. Plan 2 includes 2 days of in-person attendance & 3 days eLearning/week. Approximately 50% of students are in the building each day. Plan 2 will be in effect until further notice.
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Greenville County Schools
5 years
Congratulations @PrincipaLewis on her appointment as GCS' newest Asst. Supt. for Elementary Leadership.
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Greenville County Schools
9 years
Greenville County Schools on 3-hour delay Thursday; schools open at regular times; employees on regular schedule. http://t.co/lJuHLNvDT3
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Greenville County Schools
7 years
Scott Rhymer introduced to School Board as Asst. Superintendent for School Leadership, High Schools @ end of school year. Congratulations!
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Greenville County Schools
10 years
GCS will operate on a three-hour delay Tuesday, January 7. For More Information - http://t.co/biX7e1Qdss http://t.co/MGX18pFoOe
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Greenville County Schools
9 years
For Thursday, February 19 Greenville County schools and offices will operate on a two-hour delay. http://t.co/NKUBUlUnTW
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Greenville County Schools
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If ever there was a time to praise teachers for jumping into action when schools shut down, it’s now! Check on this article on the many accomplishments of the entire GCS staff.
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Greenville County Schools
2 years
Congratulations to Ashley Wardlaw who was introduced at tonight’s GCS Board of Trustees meeting as the new principal of Blue Ridge High School! Wardlaw will begin her new role on July 1. @brhstigers
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Greenville County Schools
7 years
Parents of affected bus riders will receive a call.
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Greenville County Schools
6 years
GCS schools and offices are closed Thursday. All activities are cancelled.
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Greenville County Schools
2 years
By a unanimous vote, the GCS Board of Trustees agreed to send a letter to SC lawmakers asking them to fully fund a $4,000 pay raise for teachers and other employees. Read the letter here:
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Greenville County Schools
9 years
Schools/offices closed Thursday, February 26. Winter Storm Warning issued & Governor declared a State of Emergency. http://t.co/Bvoxkk4ZXD
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Greenville County Schools
4 years
Eastside High's Ray Steadman learned that the father of one of his students needed a kidney. When he realized he was a match, he knew God was telling him what to do. The transplant was done in August and Steadman returned to school 6 weeks later.
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Greenville County Schools
4 years
We are so proud of our teachers and staff pulling together to provide much-needed supplies to our local hospitals! Today we donated 3 pallets of items from schools/career centers (nitrile gloves, isolation masks, shoe covers, goggles, and face shields) to Prisma Health.
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Greenville County Schools
7 years
Your 2016-17 AAA State Champion Southside Tigers!
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Greenville County Schools
3 years
A huge thank-you to Captain Duane Brock and the Piedmont Park Fire District for sheltering 20 Paris Elementary students that were quickly rushed into the station to take shelter during today’s tornado warning. Thank you so much for your heroic efforts! We appreciate you!
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Greenville County Schools
2 years
Several new GCS principals were announced at tonight’s Board of Trustees meeting, including Cameron Brice, the new principal at @AJW_GCS Elementary. Brice is no stranger at AJW. He’s been serving as the school’s interim principal. Congrats, Mr. Brice!
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Greenville County Schools
9 years
For Friday, February 27, Greenville County schools and offices are on a two-hour delay. http://t.co/VVnTsR50o3
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Greenville County Schools
5 years
GCS Board of Trustees passes a budget that increases teacher pay, reduces class sizes and ensures a 30 minute daily planning period for all teachers.
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Greenville County Schools
10 years
Greenville County schools and offices will be closed on Wednesday, February 12. http://t.co/MbFa6FNSrR
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Greenville County Schools
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Greenville County Schools
4 years
Statement from W. Burke Royster, Ph.D., Superintendent of Greenville County Schools -
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Greenville County Schools
8 years
GCS on 2-hour delay. No buses on icy roads. For special instructions:
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Greenville County Schools
4 years
There are many questions about how GCS will start the school year. While we’ve presented an Virtual Program option, we will also have options for in-person school IF and WHEN it’s safe to return. Join us for a Facebook Live Thursday @ 2 PM with the latest information.
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Greenville County Schools
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Greenville County Schools
10 years
Due to hazardous, icy roads across the county, Greenville County Schools & offices will be closed Thursday, Jan. 30. http://t.co/hnq4YAR0DO
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Greenville County Schools
5 years
Leah Stafford of Simpsonville Elementary named South Carolina Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year. Congratulations Mrs. Stafford.
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Greenville County Schools
4 years
It takes a team to ensure a 15,000 seat arena is disinfected after every GCS graduation. Thank you GCS Building Services.
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Greenville County Schools
1 year
We are proud to add former @Greer_High football coach Travis Perry to the GCS Hall of Fame posthumously. Perry graduated from Greer High in 1988 and was later hired as a teacher and coach. Perry died in 2020 after a battle with cancer. He is truly missed!
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Greenville County Schools
4 years
Greenville County Schools has moved the start-date for the 2020-21 school year from August 17 to August 24, which is one week later than our original plan. This allows time to reconstruct class rosters and allocate teachers for the Virtual Program option.
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Greenville County Schools
7 years
A decision will not be made by the Governor until TOMORROW whether to close schools statewide because of Hurricane Irma on 9/11 and 9/12.
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Greenville County Schools
4 years
Beautiful day to break ground of the first new GCS high school in almost 50 years. Fountain Inn High School is coming in the fall of 2021!
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Greenville County Schools
3 years
Virtual program teacher Tatiana Oliveira was named a Miracle Worker by the Board for talking a student through a 911 call when her Mom was unresponsive. Thank you!
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Greenville County Schools
10 years
Greenville County schools and offices will be closed Thursday, February 13. http://t.co/nt93C1qGBr
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Greenville County Schools
4 years
GCS will host in-person graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2020 at Bon Secours Arena May 27-June 4, excluding Sun, May 31. To protect the health of attendees and observe guidance provided by the CDC/State Department of Ed, all graduates will be allowed a maximum of 2 guests.
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Greenville County Schools
3 years
Congratulations to Suzanne Shouse, who will be moving into the Stone Academy principal's seat next school year.
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Greenville County Schools
4 years
Dr. David McDonald, Assistant Superintendent for School Leadership/Middle Schools, has been named the recipient of the 2020 Dr. Randy Wall Distinguished Service Award. Congratulations!
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Greenville County Schools
10 years
Schools and offices closed on Friday, February 14. http://t.co/PgS52ohkfF
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Greenville County Schools
5 years
Congratulations to Sharon Merck, @HughesAcademySC math teacher, who is retiring after 50 years of dedicated service!
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Greenville County Schools
5 years
GCS FY20 budget proposes starting teacher pay of $40,000 per year, a 10% increase in entry pay. Average teacher pay would rise 6.5%
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Greenville County Schools
4 years
Today marked the distribution of the 500,000th meal in our community since March 16. Half a Million Meals! These modern-day heroes deserve a BIG THANK YOU for tireless dedication to our students! #schoolfoodrocks #GCSstrong
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Greenville County Schools
4 years
Gov. McMaster has closed all SC schools for rest of school year. GCS students will continue eLearning through June 4. Teachers will continue to post assignments through Google Classroom for grades 3-12, and Choice Boards will be posted on website and at food sites for grades K-2.
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Greenville County Schools
6 years
ICE team photos show treacherous roadways countywide. Team members drove hundreds of roads and visited all 106 district locations.
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Greenville County Schools
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Travelers Rest High's Shelley Smith Named SC Teacher of the Year Finalist! State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman surprised Shelley Smith with news that she has been selected as one of five finalists for the South Carolina Teacher of the Year award.
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Greenville County Schools
4 years
GCS has announced that in-person school will start of Monday, August 24 on Attendance Plan 1, with students attending school on their assigned color day 1 day a week, and eLearning 4 days a week. Virtual students also begin on 8/24.
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Greenville County Schools
6 years
Greenville County Schools will operate on a regular schedule Monday, September 17.
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Greenville County Schools
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11 months into COVID and despite negativity, exhaustion, and an upside down world, GCS teachers are still working every day to inspire, support and prepare. Thank you! #gcsSTRONG
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Greenville County Schools
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Get ready for a whole new level of clean! We just received a shipment of 100 electrostatic sprayers that will be used to disinfect classrooms, lunch tables, school bus seats, etc. during the upcoming school year. #gcsSTRONG #COVID19
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Greenville County Schools
6 years
GCS closed Thursday for Tropical Storm Michael. Make-up day is April 22, 2019.
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Greenville County Schools
4 years
“GCS wants to express our sympathy to the @GvlCoSheriff ” said @gcssupt “Jumper was a big man with a bigger heart and I count myself among his many friends. We are sending prayers to his family, his GCSO family, and all who loved him, as well as prayers to the injured deputies."
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Greenville County Schools
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For Wednesday, January 29, Greenville County Schools and Offices are Closed. http://t.co/FVnFbZFiBV
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Greenville County Schools
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42 units like this one will ensure wifi coverage for more than 4.2 million sq ft in digital deserts across the county.
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Greenville County Schools
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“Officer Jacobs is looking down. He sees us,” said a third grade student at Augusta Circle Elementary.
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Greenville County Schools
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No matter which high school football team you root for, let's give it up for the Fountain Inn Fury! Tonight, on their home field, the Fury will play their FIRST EVER game since the high school was built. No one is more excited than @CoachBNichols . 🏈 @FIHS44AD @FIHSfootball44
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Greenville County Schools
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The stage is set for GCS employees to roll up their sleeves @WeAreWoodmontHS and @Greer_High !
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Greenville County Schools
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Way to go Chad Smith who was introduced at tonight’s GCS Board of Trustees meeting as the new assistant principal at Hillcrest High School! @HillcrestHSRams
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Greenville County Schools
4 years
GCS operating on a 2 hour delay 2/7/20. Early morning assessment of conditions could result in school closing. Final decision communicated by 7am.
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Greenville County Schools
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Kudos to @JLMannHigh principal Charlie Mayfield. He has recovered from COVID-19 and is donating plasma to help others! #gcsSTRONG #niceshirt
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Greenville County Schools
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It’s an exciting day at the new Fountain Inn High School! @principaltiller is giving news crews a tour of the 229,000 square foot state-of-the art facility that opens this fall. #FIHS #GoFury #gcsSTRONG
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Greenville County Schools
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Congratulations to Maureen Tiller... announced tonight as principal of Fountain Inn High School, slated to open in Greenville County in the fall of 2021. #buildingabettergrad
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Greenville County Schools
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Due to a $10M increase in revenue from the state budget, the GCS Board of Trustees approved an amendment to the FY 23 budget, increasing teacher and other staff salaries in order to remain a top-paying school district in South Carolina
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Greenville County Schools
6 years
Congrats @gcssupt - seen here receiving his South Carolina Supt. of the Year Award at the annual AASA convention.
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Greenville County Schools
5 years
Congratulations to Scott Turner, @STSpart5 and soon to be @gcschools Deputy Superintendent, on receiving the @SCASAnews Lifetime Acheivement Award! Well Deserved!
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Greenville County Schools
8 years
Frankie Thomas @Mauldin_High just set Greenville County Meet Record with a high jump of 6'7 1/2"
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Greenville County Schools
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Welcoming @STSpart5 as the new GCS Deputy Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Turner is joining GCS after 15 successful years at the helm of Spartanburg Five.
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Greenville County Schools
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In light of the significant and sustained increase to COVID-19 cases in Greenville County and our identification as a hotspot, GCS is suspending summer practices by athletic teams until pandemic numbers improve, and postponing Academic Recovery Camps until at least July 20.
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Greenville County Schools
5 years
Congratulations and THANK YOU to Sandra and Chuck Welch. They're retiring with an incredible 98 combined years of selfless service to GCS.
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Greenville County Schools
7 years
A J.L. Mann student on a field trip to Columbia discovered that his family had $1300 in unclaimed cash from the State Treasurer's office.
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Greenville County Schools
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Welcome back, Mandy Stallard, media specialist at @SueClevelandES . Mandy suffered a stroke last August and was finally able to return this week. Students and fellow teachers made her feel right at home! ❤️ #gcsSTRONG
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Greenville County Schools
6 years
Congratulations! Damon Qualls, principal of @MonaviewMoments Monaview Elementary School, has been recognized as one of Greenville Business Magazine’s Best & Brightest 2018! Read Damon's story here:
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Greenville County Schools
4 years
GCS to expand 5K – 12th Virtual Program - Unlike eLearning, which was implemented during the emergency shutdown last spring, students in the Virtual Program will follow a daily schedule just as they would in a traditional school. Details coming July 6.
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Greenville County Schools
3 years
Congrats to Rhonda Rhodes on her selection as the next principal of Rudolph Gordon K-8. For the last 7 years Rhodes has led @TaylorsElem
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Greenville County Schools
3 years
Congratulations to @stevensokohl , assistant principal @Berea_Middle , for being named @SCASAnews Assistant Principal of the Year!
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Greenville County Schools
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Congratulations! GCS Director of Athletics Darryl Nance has been named the recipient of the Frank Kovaleski Professional Development Award for his contributions at the local, state and national Nance served Wade Hampton HS for 19 years.
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