Weather Information Update
www.greenville.k12.sc.us on 01/09/2025

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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GCS Releases 2026-27 Calendar
www.greenville.k12.sc.us on 12/30/2024

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.

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Cell Phone Policy Updates
www.greenville.k12.sc.us on 12/11/2024

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.

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Kindergarten and First Grade Registration
www.greenville.k12.sc.us on 12/03/2024

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.

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2025-26 Virtual Program Application Window Opens December 9
www.greenville.k12.sc.us on 12/02/2024

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.

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End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) for All High Schools
www.greenville.k12.sc.us on 11/05/2024

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.

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Applications Now Open for ARMES Instructor Positions
www.greenville.k12.sc.us on 11/05/2024

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.

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GCS Reopens for Students on Wednesday, October 9
www.greenville.k12.sc.us on 10/07/2024

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.

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2024 High School Graduations
www.greenville.k12.sc.us on 05/20/2024

2024 High School Graduations

All traditional GCS high schools are scheduled to graduate at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

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2024 Golf Scholarship Recipients
www.greenville.k12.sc.us on 04/23/2024

2024 Golf Scholarship Recipients

Forty deserving high school seniors were recognized at the 27th annual Scholarship Golf Tournament Luncheon in Greenville. Each senior received a $1,500 scholarship from the Greenville County Schools Foundation, which hosted its annual golf tournament in the Fall of 2023.

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The wait is over! Now accepting applications for Next Engineers: Greenville Engineering Camp Summer 2024
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The wait is over! Now accepting applications for Next Engineers: Greenville Engineering Camp Summer 2024

The Next Engineers: Greenville Engineering Camp, sponsored by the GE Foundation and provided by Clemson University, is open to any current 8th or 9th grader who lives in South Carolina. Over 1 week, campers will be immersed in the world of engineering, where they will develop their creativity and problem-solving skills, complete hands-on, team-based design challenges, have an opportunity to meet real-world engineers, and get a sense of college life. Camp is free of charge to all participants. Lunch will be provided. Transportation will be provided to students in Anderson, Greenville, Oconee, Pickens, or Spartanburg counties. Students outside these counties must provide their own daily transportation to and from Clemson University.

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Career Centers Accepting 2024-25 Applications
greenville.k12.sc.us on 02/14/2024

Career Centers Accepting 2024-25 Applications

GCS high school students who are interested in enrolling in a career center program for the 2024-25 school year may apply online through March 14 using their GCS Backpack account. This is a great opportunity to explore careers and earn certifications in fields such as culinary arts, machine tool, mechatronics, aircraft maintenance, welding, building construction, barbering, automotive technology, and firefighting.

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Change in Assignment School Choice Lottery Results Posted
www.greenville.k12.sc.us on 02/12/2024

Change in Assignment School Choice Lottery Results Posted

Greenville County Schools is a “choice” district, offering quality schools at all levels across the school system. Approximately 15% of the school system’s 78,000 students attend school on choice.

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A.R.M.E.S. Nomination Window Open
www.greenville.k12.sc.us on 02/06/2024

A.R.M.E.S. Nomination Window Open

Arts Reaching Middle and Elementary Schools is a tuition-free, rigorous, artistically gifted and talented program designed to meet the needs of identified 3rd through 8th grade Greenville County students.

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GCS Releases 2025-26 Calendar
www.greenville.k12.sc.us on 01/17/2024

GCS Releases 2025-26 Calendar

Greenville County Schools has released the 2025-26 student calendar. Students will start the school year on Monday, August 11, 2025. The last day of school will be Friday, May 22, 2026. In accordance with state law, the calendar includes 180 scheduled instructional days and ten professional development/teacher workdays.

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LaunchGVL Internship Application Deadline
www.greenville.k12.sc.us on 01/10/2024

LaunchGVL Internship Application Deadline

GCS high school juniors and seniors who are interested in a paid work opportunity in one of Greenville’s high-demand occupations are invited to apply for a LaunchGVL Internship.

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4K Applications Accepted December 4, 2023-January 26, 2024
www.greenville.k12.sc.us on 12/11/2023

4K Applications Accepted December 4, 2023-January 26, 2024

4K programs are offered at various elementary schools and six child development centers across Greenville County. Children who will be four years old on or before September 1, 2024 are eligible to apply for this free program. Priority for 4K placement is based on risk factors such as academic or developmental needs, low family income, or low parent education level. Parents will be notified of application status by March 1, 2024.

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Early K5 and 1st grade registration begins Monday
www.greenville.k12.sc.us on 11/28/2023

Early K5 and 1st grade registration begins Monday

The first registration window for students who plan to attend kindergarten or first grade in Greenville County Schools next year (2024-25) will be held December 4-8, 2023.

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