GCSSD schools will be closed for Fall Break October 5–9, 2026.

We hope our students, families, and staff enjoy a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved break. Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 13, following a district professional development day on Monday, October 12.

8 days ago, Carly Robinson
A fall-themed graphic with a light cream background featuring pumpkins, autumn leaves, and berry sprigs. In the center, a white square with an orange border displays the text "Happy Fall Break" in large brown and gold lettering. Below, the dates "October 5–9, 2026" appear in orange. The Gibson County Special School District logo is positioned in the bottom left corner.
The GCSSD Board of Education will meet on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Gibson County High School.

🔗https://www.gcssd.org/page/board-meetings
about 1 month ago, Carly Robinson
**Alt text:** Graphic announcing a Gibson County Special School District Board Meeting. The GCSSD logo appears at the top over a conference room background. Large text reads "GCSSD Board Meeting." Meeting details include Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Gibson County High School (GCHS) Library. A note at the bottom states that the public is welcome to attend open meetings and may address the board during the public comment section. Those wishing to speak must scan the QR code and complete the form before 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. A QR code is displayed in the bottom right corner.
September is TN College Application & Exploration Month! 🎓 Tennessee students can apply to many colleges and universities for FREE throughout the month. Check out the opportunities and start planning your next step! ❤️💙

#TNCollegeAppMonth #CollegeForTN
about 1 month ago, Carly Robinson
Alt text: September 2026 Tennessee College Application & Exploration Month and Advise TN graphic highlighting college application opportunities. It lists 22 TCATs, 13 community colleges, and numerous Tennessee colleges and universities participating in Direct Admissions with no application fee. It also lists institutions offering free application periods during September, including Tennessee Tech, Belmont, Lipscomb, Vanderbilt, and UT Knoxville, along with several institutions that are always free to apply to.
September is Tennessee College Application & Exploration Month! 🎓

Throughout the month, students are encouraged to explore their options, plan for the future, and take the next steps toward life after high school — whether that’s a university, community college, or Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT)!

Visit CollegeForTN.org for free college and career planning resources! 💙

#CollegeForTN #TNCollegeAppMonth #TNCollegeAccess
about 1 month ago, Carly Robinson
**Alt text:** Graphic promoting Tennessee College Application & Exploration Month. Text reads, “Your Future. Your Path. Every path begins with a plan. Visit CollegeforTN.org to explore resources.” A laptop displays the TN College Application & Exploration Month webpage, with the College for TN logo at the bottom.
📣 This Week in GCSSD Athletics

A new week means more opportunities to cheer on our student-athletes! Check out this week's schedules for SGCHS, GCHS, GCMS, and SGCMS, and make plans to support your favorite teams.

Please check your school's social media pages for any schedule changes or cancellations.
about 2 months ago, Carly Robinson
Graphic titled "Pioneers" featuring the Gibson County High School Pioneer logo and the weekly athletic schedule for August 17–22. Events include girls soccer vs. Haywood at home on Monday at 6:00 p.m.; volleyball doubleheader at Humboldt on Monday at 5:00 and 6:30 p.m.; golf at the Dyersburg Classic on Monday; cross country at the Dresden Bulldog Run and girls soccer at Liberty-Tech on Tuesday; volleyball at TCA on Tuesday; golf vs. Bradford at home on Tuesday; volleyball at Union City on Thursday; golf vs. Halls/Ripley at Dyersburg Municipal on Thursday; football at West Carroll on Friday with time to be announced; and volleyball at the Freed-Hardeman University Tournament on Saturday. The design uses a light blue background with red and navy accents.
Graphic titled "Weekly Sports Schedule" for Gibson County Middle School Jr. Pioneers covering August 17–21. The schedule lists softball at West Carroll on Monday at 5:30 p.m.; the Milan Middle Bulldog Run on Monday; softball at Crockett County and girls soccer vs. Huntingdon at home on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.; softball at Peabody on Thursday at 5:00 p.m.; girls soccer vs. Brighton at home on Thursday at 6:00 p.m.; and varsity football at South Fulton on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Decorative soccer balls, footballs, and softballs line the bottom of the graphic, which features the school's blue and red branding.
Graphic titled "Weekly Sports Schedule" for Gibson County Middle School Jr. Pioneers covering August 17–21. The schedule lists softball at West Carroll on Monday at 5:30 p.m.; the Milan Middle Bulldog Run on Monday; softball at Crockett County and girls soccer vs. Huntingdon at home on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.; softball at Peabody on Thursday at 5:00 p.m.; girls soccer vs. Brighton at home on Thursday at 6:00 p.m.; and varsity football at South Fulton on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Decorative soccer balls, footballs, and softballs line the bottom of the graphic, which features the school's blue and red branding.
Graphic titled "Weekly Sports Schedule" for Gibson County Middle School Jr. Pioneers covering August 17–21. The schedule lists softball at West Carroll on Monday at 5:30 p.m.; the Milan Middle Bulldog Run on Monday; softball at Crockett County and girls soccer vs. Huntingdon at home on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.; softball at Peabody on Thursday at 5:00 p.m.; girls soccer vs. Brighton at home on Thursday at 6:00 p.m.; and varsity football at South Fulton on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Decorative soccer balls, footballs, and softballs line the bottom of the graphic, which features the school's blue and red branding.
🎓GCSSD Students Excel Through Advanced Placement Opportunities🎓

GCSSD offers many opportunities for students to gain college credit through our AP(advanced placement) course options.  We provide in person AP classes that include AP Calculus, AP Computer Science, AP English/Language/Comp, AP Human Geography, AP Psychology, and AP US History.  We also provide access to over 20 additional AP courses offered through the APAA( AP access for all) program.  Each test is graded on a scale of 1-5 and students who score a 3, 4, or 5 are eligible to receive college credit at colleges nationwide.  This past school year we had a total of 153 students to score in this range!  This is quite an achievement, and we are very proud of our AP students, and we are also proud of the AP teachers who dedicate so much extra time to provide the rigorous lessons needed to achieve this level of success. 
3 months ago, Carly Robinson
A graphic states 153 Gibson County students earned college credit by scoring 3, 4, or 5 on an AP exam, with logos for TN AP Access for All, Niswonger Foundation, and TN Department of Education.

Immunization clinics will be available at our Open House events, provided by the Gibson County Health Department.

South Gibson County Middle School - GCSSD July 28th @ 5:45PM
Dyer School July 30th @ 6PM

The SGCES Immunization Clinic has been canceled.

3 months ago, Carly Robinson
Graphic promoting an Open House Immunization Clinic with a clipboard and medical icons. Text explains required vaccines for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 7th grade, including meningitis and HPV. Parents must be present and bring identification, insurance card, and immunization records. Event dates and times are listed for South Gibson County Middle School on July 28 at 5:45 PM, and Dyer School on July 30 at 6:00 PM. Contact numbers for the Gibson County Health Department and GCSSD CSH Office are included.
Reminder for rising 7th grade families:
3 months ago, Carly Robinson
Graphic titled “Note From GCSSD School Health Services.” It informs parents of rising 7th grade students that Tennessee requires a Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) booster before entering 7th grade. The immunization must be documented on the official Tennessee Certificate of Immunization form and submitted by the first day of school. A dose given after age 10 is acceptable. Parents may obtain the vaccine from a healthcare provider, health department, or some pharmacies, though not all pharmacies provide the required documentation. With proper proof and consent, the school nurse can enter the documentation.
We’re excited to share that the GCSSD Feasibility Study webpage has been updated!
The feasibility study is now available to view, along with new FAQs to help keep our community informed.
🔗 View the study and updated information here: https://www.gcssd.org/page/gcssdfeasibilitystudy2026
We encourage you to take a look and stay connected as we continue planning for the future of our schools. #GCSSD
3 months ago, Carly Robinson
Graphic from Gibson County Special School District announcing a facilities assessment update. The image shows a rural field background with the title “Gibson County Special Schools District Facilities Assessment” dated May 12, 2026. A large “NEW UPDATE” graphic is overlaid across the center. A QR code appears on the left side, and “Lewis Group Architects” is listed at the bottom.
💻Big news!
Gibson County Special School District has been approved by the Tennessee Department of Education to launch a licensed virtual school for the 2026–2027 school year.
The GCSSD Virtual Innovation Academy, in partnership with Pearson Virtual Schools, offers a flexible learning option with instruction from Tennessee-licensed Pearson teachers and a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum.
Students can earn a regular high school diploma and may also have access to AP/Honors courses and select hands-on CTE classes like Agriculture, Culinary, Welding, and MLR.
Interested in learning more? Visit http://www.gcssdia.org to view FAQs and complete the Interest Form to begin the approval process.
📅 First day of instruction: August 4
3 months ago, Carly Robinson
**Alt Text:** Graphic promoting the GCSSD Virtual Innovation Academy Interest Form. The design features a chalkboard-style background with the title “GCSSD Virtual Innovation Academy” at the top and “Interest Form” centered below. On the left, a laptop displays the Virtual Innovation Academy logo. On the right, a large QR code is shown with a green arrow pointing toward it, indicating where to scan. At the bottom, text explains that the academy offers virtual learning for grades K–12 through a partnership between the Gibson County Special School District and Pearson Virtual Schools, with instruction delivered online using Tennessee-aligned courses and state-certified teachers.

📚✏️ It’s Time to Register for the New School Year!
Whether you’re enrolling a new student or updating information for a returning student, be sure to get registered early so your child is ready for a successful start to the school year!
🔗: 2026-2027 Registration

📝 Helpful Reminders:
• All students must register each school year
• Returning students register through the Parent Portal
• New student enrollment information is available on the website

4 months ago, Carly Robinson
Graphic with a blue background featuring school-themed icons (books, pencils, stars). Large text at the top reads “2026–2027 Registration.” In the center is the Gibson County Special School District logo. Surrounding the logo are school badges for Kenton Elementary (Warriors), South Gibson County Middle School (Hornets), South Gibson County Elementary School (Hornets), Yorkville Elementary (Warriors), Rutherford School (Pirates), Spring Hill School (Hornets), South Gibson County High School (Hornets), Dyer School (Eagles), and Gibson County High School (Pioneers).
Our hearts are heavy as we navigate a profound and devastating loss in our community. Our deepest condolences and thoughts are with their family, friends, and everyone affected by the tragedy that occurred in Kenton.

We know that a loss of this nature brings up a complex wave of grief, anger, anxiety, and confusion. Please know that whatever you are feeling right now is valid, and you do not have to carry it alone. We want to ensure that every student has a safe, confidential space to process this news. Our summer school guidance counselor, Adeline Blanken is available to talk, listen, and offer support to our GCSSD students. Email Ms. Blanken at ablanken@gcssd.org to connect or schedule a meeting.
4 months ago, Carly Robinson
We’re sharing our official school calendar to help you plan ahead. From important start dates to holidays and breaks, this resource will keep you informed all year long. We look forward to a successful 2026-2027 school year with all of our students, staff, and families!
4 months ago, Carly Robinson
Official 2026–2027 school calendar from Gibson County Special School District Board of Education presented as a list of dates and events. Key entries include: July 27–31 (professional development, no school), July 29 (district professional development), August 3 (first day of school, half day dismissal), September 7 (Labor Day, no school), September 14–18 (parent-teacher conference week), October 5–9 (fall break), October 12 (professional development, no school), November 25–27 (Thanksgiving break), December 18 (end of first term, half day dismissal), December 21–January 1 (winter break), January 4 (teacher professional development), January 5 (second term begins), January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day, no school), February 8–12 (conference week), February 15 (Presidents’ Day, no school), March 26 (Good Friday, no school), March 29–April 2 (spring break), May 7 (Strawberry Festival, no school), May 21 (end of second term, half day dismissal), and May 24 (professional development, no school). Footer note explains makeup days for inclement weather after six built-in days.
Color-coded 2026–2027 school calendar for Gibson County Special School District labeled “Option 1, 3 days Thanksgiving/5 Fall Break.” The calendar displays months from July 2026 through June 2027 with highlighted dates indicating holidays and events. Key dates include: August 3 (first day of school, half day), September 7 (Labor Day, no school), September 14–18 (parent-teacher conference week), October 5–9 (fall break), October 12 (professional development, no school), November 25–27 (Thanksgiving break), December 21–January 1 (Christmas break), January 4 (professional development), January 5 (students return), January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day, no school), February 8–12 (conference week), February 15 (Presidents’ Day, no school), March 26 (Good Friday, no school), March 29–April 2 (spring break), May 7 (Strawberry Festival, no school), May 21 (last day of school, half day), and May 24 (professional development). A color key indicates: red for no school for students and staff, blue for district professional development (teachers only), green for local professional development (teachers only), and yellow for parent-teacher conference weeks.
🎓✨ Congratulations to the SGC Class of 2026! ✨🎓

The future is bright, and we can’t wait to see all that you will accomplish. Once a Hornet, always a Hornet!

Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎉

PC: Holland Studio of Photography
5 months ago, Carly Robinson
SGC
SGC
🎓✨ Congratulations to the GCHS Class of 2026! ✨🎓

As you turn the page to your next chapter, we wish you continued success in all that lies ahead. Once a Pioneer, always a Pioneer!

Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎉

PC: Amy Bratton Photography
5 months ago, Carly Robinson
Congrats GCHS
GCHS class of 2026
We have some very exciting news to share! 🎉
Gibson County Special School District has partnered with the University of Tennessee at Martin to launch the Innovation Hub!
Today, we celebrated this partnership with our Innovation in Motion event. Guests enjoyed refreshments prepared by GCHS Culinary Arts students, networked with one another, and heard remarks from GCSSD Director of Schools, Mr. Eddie Pruett, and UTM Chancellor, Dr. Yancy Freeman.
Through the Innovation Hub, we will expand STEM opportunities, provide professional development for teachers, enhance educational support, increase early postsecondary opportunities, and create NEW ways for GCSSD students to earn UTM credit beyond traditional dual enrollment.
We’re excited to see how this partnership will continue to benefit our students and community! 🚀
11 months ago, Carly Robinson
Innovation Hub
Innovation in Motion