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This year’s Indiana School Nurse Administrator of the Year says, “When I became a Nurse, I did not have a full understanding of the role and what it meant to be a nurse. Becoming a School Nurse and then onto Health Services Supervisor, I understand what they mean by “specialized practice”. She started pursuing a degree in nursing after getting …

Greater Clark County Schools will be closed from Wednesday, December 20th through Tuesday, January 2nd for Winter Break. School will resume on Wednesday, January 3rd.

On December 6th, the Board of School Trustees recognized the heroic efforts of Jeffersonville High School student and Air Force JROTC cadet Maria Teles. Cadet Teles’ quick action recently helped save a community member. While working at Dairy Queen, she was able to assist a customer who was choking by performing the Heimlich maneuver, along with another staff member. She …

Congratulations to the Jonathan Jennings Elementary Blue Team for winning the 2017 Girls’ Basketball Tournament! The team is coached by Jeff Farmer and Kathy Farmer. Team members include Kali Casey, Emma Grace, Brooke Jones, Isabella Logsdon, Makayla McElroy, Keila Perez, Kendra Sheehan, Audrey Slay, Aiden Stewart, Lyla Conway, Natalie-Grace Gagnon and Bianca White and managers include Rhiana Brading, Chesney Jackson …

The Board of School Trustees has unanimously approved the calendar for the 2018-2019 school year. The district will transition back to a modified balanced calendar with one week breaks during the fall and spring. This calendar will allow for more student instructional time prior to state testing in the spring, as well as more days to complete facility improvements during …

We are Hiring! PESG hires and manages all  substitutes for Greater Clark County Schools, including Substitute Teachers, Para Educators, Custodians and Food Service Workers. Please visit www.mypesg.com to apply. Or contact Melissa Whitehead, PESG District Specialist, at (812) 786-9396 or mwhitehead@mypesg.com

Congratulations to Thomas Jefferson Elementary, Wilson Elementary and the Jonathan Jennings Elementary Blue and White Teams for qualifying for the 2017 Elementary Girls Basketball Tournament. Semi-final games will take place on Monday, December 4th at 5:30 p.m. (Jonathan Jennings Blue vs. White) and 6:50 p.m. (Thomas Jefferson vs. Wilson) at Charlestown High School. The final game will be held at …

BREAKFAST Northaven, Parkwood, Pleasant Ridge, Spring Hill, Thomas Jefferson, and Wilson Bridgepoint, Maple, Utica, New Washington Elementary, Jonathan Jennings, Riverside Middle School High School LUNCH Elementary Middle School Charlestown High School Jeffersonville High School New Washington Middle/High School Clark County M/H School/Corden Porter School

In our rapidly changing 21st century world, students need to be more prepared than ever in order to be successful after high school. Recognizing this, Greater Clark County Schools embarked on a partnership with Ford Next Generation Learning to establish The Academies of Greater Clark to ensure all of our students are college and career ready. The academy model will …

On November 7th, the GCCS Board of School Trustees recognized Jeffersonville High School Academy Coach Jason Graves for being named the 2017 Emerging Leader by the Association for Talent Development Kentuckiana Chapter. The Association for Talent Development is a professional membership organization supporting those who develop the knowledge and skills of employees in organizations around the world. Congratulations Jason and …

On November 6th, Indiana State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jennifer McCormick honored Indiana Schools, including Charlestown High School and Jeffersonville High School, at a Dual Credit Ceremony. The ceremony recognized schools that achieved a minimum of 30 percent success rate in providing students with access to and success in Dual Credit courses during the 2015-2016 school year. A total …

In this issue of Parent Connect : Happy Veterans Day Indiana Department of Education Dual Credit Ceremony Janet’s Planet Visits Maple Elementary JHS Academy Coach Receives Emerging Leader Award New Washington Elem. Principal Receives District PRIDE Award Thanksgiving Lunch Next Week

The Ogle Center at Indiana University Southeast in New Albany (Indiana) is presenting free performances for local students next week of Janet’s Planet as part of its Duke Energy Children & Family Series. Students will have the opportunity to explore the wonders of the solar system by traveling at the “speed of thought” in this interactive performance that takes young …

In this issue of Parent Connect : Why Did GCCS Decide to Close Maple & Spring Hill? Reminder to “Fall Back” Parent/Teacher Conferences November Menus Youth Science Summit Say ‘Boo’ to Bullying Week

GCCS will hold parent/teacher conferences on Tuesday, November 7th. This will be a non-school day for students. It’s important to attend parent/teacher conferences to discuss your child’s progress in school. If you have questions, please contact your child’s school.

Greater Clark County Schools will be closed November 22nd-24th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

BREAKFAST Northaven, Parkwood, Pleasant Ridge, Spring Hill, Thomas Jefferson, and Wilson Bridgepoint, Maple, Utica, New Washington Elementary, Jonathan Jennings, Riverside Middle School High School LUNCH Elementary Middle School Charlestown High School Jeffersonville High School New Washington Middle/High School Clark County M/H School/Corden Porter School

Greater Clark County Schools is partnering with the Kentucky Science Center for our 2nd Annual Youth Science Summit to be held at Jeffersonville High School on Saturday, November 4th. The summit is open to middle and high school students. Register your child for a day-long Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) focused event that puts them on track to becoming …

The 2018 graduation dates and times are as follows:

Greater Clark County Schools will offer an open feeding site during Fall Break (October 2nd-6th and October 9th-13th) at Maple Elementary School, located at 429 Division Street in Jeffersonville. Free meals will be served to anyone 18 years of age or younger. Breakfast will be served from from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and lunch 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. …

Greater Clark County Schools will be closed for Fall Break October 2nd-13th. The GCCS Administration Building will follow normal business hours during the break, Monday through Friday – 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Have a wonderful Fall Break!

In this issue of Parent Connect : Fall Break Reminder Riverside Elementary Dot Day Staff Professional Development Day Charlestown High School Homecoming Board of School Trustees Meeting High School Survey New Washington Schools Fall Festival Jeffersonville H.S. Theatre Season October Menus Now Available

Greater Clark County Schools is undergoing a process to establish a marketing and communications strategy to more effectively communicate the benefits of our High Schools to our key stakeholders. In order to do this successfully, we need your honest opinion about our High Schools today. This simple SWOT Survey will help us gain an understanding of the current perception you have of …

The Academies of Greater Clark, designed utilizing the Ford Next Generation Learning framework, are small learning communities of students and teachers who are organized around labor market demand and areas of student interest. Students will have the opportunity to connect with others who have similar aspiration and with teachers who can make meaningful connects to their plans for the future. …

Greater Clark County Schools held district-wide professional development for our staff on Wednesday, September 20th. Professional development helps your child’s teacher stay current in their profession. Certified staff members participated in professional development structured around the Date Wise Improvement Process. Data Wise supports educators in using collaborative data inquiry to drive continuous improvement of teaching and learning for all students. …