The football game for tonight has been cancelled. Refunds for tickets purchased will be refunded through GoFan.
The ACT will be given at SGC on Sat., Sept. 11. If you need a calculator, see our social media, website, or your school email for the link to sign up. You must sign up by Fri., Sept. 3rd. Calculators will not be handed out on test day.
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The GCSSD COVID Operating Guide has been updated with new guidance from the TN Department of Health on 'Releasing Cases and Contacts from Isolation and Quarantine'. Please click the link below to view the full Operating Guide.
Link to GCSSD COVID Operating Guide: https://5il.co/i86m
Click the link below to view the number of new positive COVID-19 cases amongst students and staff for the week of 8/16/21-8/22/21. Students and staff listed as positive does not necessarily indicate they contracted COVID-19 at the school building. Link: https://5il.co/xoch
As of Wednesday, August 18, 2021, SGCES, SGCMS, and SGCHS will move to Level 3 COVID operating for a duration of two weeks. This change is due to the increase in COVID cases and school transmission of the virus. Daily operation of the school will have minimal change for parents and students. The primary focus of Level 3 is social distancing (spread students out to limit contact) and also increasing cleaning procedures within the classroom and school. Our goal is to move back to Level 4 operating after 2 weeks.
To achieve this, we need your help. The state of Tennessee government and health officials recommend the following to help prevent the spread of COVID-19:
1. Wear masks when indoors.
2. Wash your hands frequently.
3. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
4. Stay home when symptomatic and get tested.
5. Follow the TN Department of Health guidelines on quarantining.
6. Get vaccinated if possible.
For more information on our COVID procedures or to view the full GCSSD COVID Operating Guide, visit www.gcssd.org and click on COVID Information from the home page. As always, we suggest you download the GCSSD app to ensure you are up-to-date with all the latest news/information/updates for GCSSD.
Click the link below to view the number of new positive COVID-19 cases amongst students and staff for the week of 8/9/21-8/15/21. Students and staff listed as positive does not necessarily indicate they contracted COVID-19 at the school building. Link: https://5il.co/x9mv
Mental and emotional health are critical for student success. By building and maintaining school mental health supports and services, GCSSD wants to enable our students to achieve their full potential. We would like to know what areas of concern that parents have regarding their students’ mental health; therefore, we are asking for 8th-12th grade parents to complete this short anonymous survey so that we may plan to serve our students in the best way possible.
link to survey: https://forms.gle/ZyRCd4qJgZ5HLp2h7
The TCAP family portal is now available for families of students who took TCAP and/or an EOC in 2020-21SY. Families can now find detailed and personalized information about their student’s progress. Students will receive paper reports by Thursday, August 12, 2021. The report includes a unique student ID number (USID) which is necessary for creating an online portal account. Please visit https://www.gcssd.org/page/tcap-parent-portal for more information and a video on how to create an account.
Click the link below to view the number of new positive COVID-19 cases amongst students and staff for the week of 8/2/21-8/8/21. Students and staff listed as positive does not necessarily indicate they contracted COVID-19 at the school building.
Link to 8/2/21-8/8/21 positive COVID cases: https://5il.co/wsx1
Due to the increase in positive Covid numbers, please make sure you are listening/reading any All-Calls, emails, or text messages you receive from SGCHS. This will be our line of communication to notify parents/guardians if your child has been identified as a close contact. If your child is a close contact to a positive Covid case, we recommend the close contact self-isolate/quarantine until they receive further instructions from Tennessee Department of Health. We greatly appreciate your cooperation during this time.
This Thursday at 6:30PM the Gibson County Special School District will be having their monthly board meeting. The board has added COVID protocols to the agenda to discuss. There will be a opportunity for public comment at the beginning of the meeting. The meeting will take place in the GCHS auditorium. The board is also seeking parent input on mask requirements. Please take a moment to give us your feedback by clicking the link below. Survey will close Thursday, August 12 at noon.
Link to survey: https://forms.gle/dH3DSi6GGJmZRAtU6
South Gibson Bus Information:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/772165/SouthGibsonRouteTimes2021.xlsx
Updated COVID-19 information has been posted for GCSSD protocols. Please click below to review. We look forward to the first day of school on Monday, August 2! (1/2 day for students)
Link to view updated COVID-19 information: https://www.gcssd.org/page/information-and-updates
Estimated bus morning pick-up times are now available on the www.GCSSD.org website under Transportation. Please visit https://www.gcssd.org/page/bus-routes to view bus routes, pick-up times, bus number, and driver names.
GCSSD is currently accepting applications for NEW Substitute Teachers. The substitute training course cost is $29.00. Once you have submitted a completed substitute teacher application, go to gcssd.org >Menu >Quick Links >Substitute Training Course. Please send the certificate at the end of the training course to Brad Garner at GCSSD.
Contact Brad Garner at garnerb@gcssd.org for more information.
Returning Substitute Teachers…check your My Benefits Channel for the 2021-22 Substitute Training Course.
Date Updated:
SGCHS will be hosting tryouts for Boys Soccer on Friday, July 30th from 8-9:30 am. Students that are interested but currently play football do not need to attend. Those trying out will need to bring a completed physical form in order to participate.
Students need to do the following:
1. Register for school on PowerSchool. If you don’t know how, see social media or website for specific directions. This must be done before you can pick up a laptop.
2. Pick up your laptop from the SGCHS library media center at the designated time. See schedule found below for date and time. Both student AND a parent must come and bring $25 tech fee (cash or check).
3. Drop off 2 proofs of residency (lease, mortgage, utility bill, property tax document, or cable bill) when you pick up your laptop. There are grade level boxes in the main lobby. Put your proofs in an envelope with your name, grade, and HR teacher’s name.
4. Schedule for Laptop Pick Up:
Class of 2022 (12th): Mon., 7/19, 3-7 PM
Class of 2023 (11th): Tues., 7/20, 3-7 PM
Class of 2024 (10th): Wed., 7/21, 3-7 PM
Class of 2025 (9th):: Thurs., 7/22, 3-7 PM
Questions: Call the school at 783-0999.
Please note the following information regarding the 1:1 program for school issued laptops:
1) Online student registration should be complete BEFORE coming to pick up your student's laptop.
2) Personal devices will not be allowed to be used for the 1:1 Program. GCSSD devices are configured to seamlessly work within our network, ensure complete program/software access, and are designed to be safe and secure through filtering software. Identical devices for all students also will allow for ease of material distribution and maintenance/support/repair for teachers, staff and students.
3) If you are unable to attend on your assigned pick-up night, an alternative time will be announced on Friday, July 23. Please check back on regular information outlets for the day and time.
SGCHS is a National Testing Site for ACT. The deadline to register for the September 11th ACT is August 6th. If you are planning on taking the ACT in September, please register at myact.org as soon as possible to ensure you receive a spot. Seats will be limited.
UPDATE: Pick up is at SGCHS.
We are excited that GCSSD’s high schools will be transitioning to becoming 1 to 1 schools. Students will now have the opportunity to receive a laptop for their educational needs while at school and home. In order to receive a laptop, online registration must be complete, students and a parent/guardian must sign a contract in person, and a district technology fee of $25 must be paid by cash or check.
Students and parents/guardians can pick up issued laptops, sign contracts, and pay fees on the following dates at SGCHS:
Class of 2022 (12th): Mon., 7/19, 3-7 PM
Class of 2023 (11th): Tues., 7/20, 3-7 PM
Class of 2024 (10th): Wed., 7/21, 3-7 PM
Class of 2025 (9th):: Thurs., 7/22, 3-7 PM
If you have any questions before these nights, call the front office at 783-0999.
