foxcarolina.com on 01/13/2025 f foxcarolina.com
Text about SC toll road debt a scam, officials say
The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs is warning residents about a text message scam.
www.greenville.k12.sc.us on 01/09/2025 w www.greenville.k12.sc.us
Weather Information Update
We are closely monitoring the weather predictions for Friday. A decision about how school will be handled on Friday will be made closer to the potential weather event when more accurate forecasts and information are available. Delaying this decision allows the district to determine a plan for school on Friday that maximizes student learning while also minimizing the burden on parents who need supervision for their children. We will make every effort to make a decision regarding school on Friday prior to dismissal on Thursday.
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Join the Greenville City Fire Department
Are you a team player who's ready to serve your community by responding to fires, medical calls and auto wrecks? #GCFD needs you!
www.greenvillesc.gov on 01/02/2025 w www.greenvillesc.gov
Recycle Your Christmas Tree
Christmas trees can be placed at the curb for collection on regularly scheduled pick-up days. All trees must be free of debris such as ornaments, tinsel, ribbons and lights. Trees can also be dropped off at the following locations:
www.greenville.k12.sc.us on 12/30/2024 w www.greenville.k12.sc.us
GCS Releases 2026-27 Calendar
Greenville County Schools has released the 2026-27 student calendar. Students will start the school year on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The last day of school will be Thursday, May 27, 2027.
www.greenville.k12.sc.us on 12/11/2024 w www.greenville.k12.sc.us
Cell Phone Policy Updates
Due to a legislative action by the South Carolina General Assembly, the South Carolina State Board of Education passed a new cell phone policy for school districts across the state, which goes into effect after Winter Break, starting January 7, 2025. School districts must adopt this policy pertaining to personal electronic devices. At the December meeting, the Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees approved an updated policy to comply with the state requirement. The revisions can be found in Policy JCDA and Administrative Rule JCDA as seen below.
www.greenville.k12.sc.us on 12/03/2024 w www.greenville.k12.sc.us
Kindergarten and First Grade Registration
Early Bird Registration for the 2025-26 school year will be open December 2-6, 2024. Registration will continue beyond these dates.
www.greenville.k12.sc.us on 12/02/2024 w www.greenville.k12.sc.us
2025-26 Virtual Program Application Window Opens December 9
All Greenville County students have the opportunity to register in the full-time Virtual Program. The initial application for the 2025-2026 GCS Virtual Program opens at 8:00 a.m. December 9, 2024, and will continue through 11:59 p.m. on February 3, 2025. To apply, students must be enrolled in Greenville County Schools and parents must have a Backpack account. Please note, the Virtual Program will not be offered for Specialized/Magnet Programs such as Charles Townes Center, Language Immersion and preschool programs or the most intensive special education services, which is typically referred to as self-contained programming.
www.fema.gov on 11/21/2024 w www.fema.gov
Permits Required Before Rebuilding
If your home was damaged by Hurricane Helene, contact your community’s local floodplain manager or building and permitting departments to determine what steps you’ll need to take before starting repairs.
www.greenvillesc.gov on 11/20/2024 w www.greenvillesc.gov
STORM DEBRIS COLLECTION UPDATE
City contractors are now on their second pass of debris pickup, with stump-splitting and collection also underway.
www.greenville.k12.sc.us on 11/19/2024 w www.greenville.k12.sc.us
Attention Sophomores: Register for a Prisma Health Youth Apprenticeship Informational Session
Prisma Health, in partnership with Greenville Technical College and Greenville County Schools, has created an apprenticeship model for high school students. There will be an informational session on January 23, 2025 at 6 p.m. via Zoom.
www.greenville.k12.sc.us on 11/05/2024 w www.greenville.k12.sc.us
End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) for All High Schools
The South Carolina Board of Education requires participation in the End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) for students enrolled in gateway courses which are awarded credit in English 2, Algebra 1, Biology 1, and the United States History and the Constitution (USHC). The EOCEP examination scores count 20 percent in the calculation of the student’s final grade.
www.greenville.k12.sc.us on 11/05/2024 w www.greenville.k12.sc.us
Applications Now Open for ARMES Instructor Positions
Over the past three years, the ARMES (Arts Reaching Middle and Elementary Schools) program has been on an incredible growth journey, doubling in size to reach more students in our community. This expansion has brought two new program sites to Hillcrest and Greer Middle Schools, allowing Greenville County Schools to offer greater access to high-quality, rigorous gifted and talented arts education.
www.foxcarolina.com on 10/21/2024 w www.foxcarolina.com
City of Greenville and Duke Energy will help you bury power lines
The City of Greenville and Duke Energy will pay up to $3,000 in financial assistance for homeowners who want to bury their service lines.
www.greenville.k12.sc.us on 10/07/2024 w www.greenville.k12.sc.us
GCS Reopens for Students on Wednesday, October 9
Greenville County Schools will reopen Wednesday, October 9 and transportation will run modified bus routes. Families will be contacted directly if a temporary bus stop is necessary; please answer and listen to voicemails to receive this information. Tuesday, October 8, will be a teacher/all staff workday. There will be no in-person school or eLearning for students; school and district offices will be open to the public. There are no field trips for the rest of this week. Decisions regarding athletics will be made on an individual basis and announced through the schools.
www.greenvillesc.gov on 10/07/2024 w www.greenvillesc.gov
Community Resource Fair Set for Oct. 8
Join City staff and elected officials as we welcome local workforce agencies, support organizations and educational institutions to the CommUNITY Resource Fair at the Prisma Health Welcome Center in Unity Park on Tuesday, October 8, from 4 to 7 p.m. There will also be hourly giveaways and prizes as well as free activities for kids.
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Storm management Updates
POWER AND TRAFFIC SIGNALS
www.greenville.k12.sc.us on 09/29/2024 w www.greenville.k12.sc.us
GCS Closed Monday and Tuesday
Greenville County Schools will be closed on Monday, September 30, and Tuesday, October 1. With widespread power and Internet outages, eLearning is not possible. Once we have better estimates of when power and Internet will be restored, we will announce plans for Wednesday.
greenvillejournal.com on 09/05/2024 g greenvillejournal.com
New proposed Greenville County school boundaries affect 900 students
Greenville County Schools plans to change student assignment boundaries to accommodate the new Reedy Laurel Elementary School.
greenvillesc.gov on 08/15/2024 g greenvillesc.gov
Interested in learning what it takes to be a #GCFD firefighter?
Join the Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) for the Fall 2024 Citizen Academy! The GCFD’s Citizen Academy is a FREE, eight-week educational program available to anyone 18 or older.
www.greenville.k12.sc.us on 07/25/2024 w www.greenville.k12.sc.us
Job Fair Tuesday, July 30
We're hiring great people for positions as bus drivers, bus aides, custodians and food service operators. Greenville County Schools will host an in-person Job Fair on Tuesday, July 30, from 9 a.m. to noon at Enoree Career Center, 108 Scalybark Road, Greenville (Directions to Enoree Career Center). It’s a great time to join Greenville County Schools!
greenvillejournal.com on 07/22/2024 g greenvillejournal.com
Upstate Verizon stores giving away school backpacks
With the school year fast approaching, Verizon Wireless stores across the Upstate are participating in the 12th annual “Schools Rock Backpack Giveaway” July 28 at 1 p.m.
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Free activities that are worth a try in Greenville
Whether you’re spending a day or a lifetime in Greenville, South Carolina, these are among the best free activities that the city has to offer.
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The Gratefull GVL community potluck is back for 2024
Each year, the Gratefull GVL event brings together thousands of Greenvillians for a communal potluck meal during the week of Thanksgiving.