We will have a very important senior & parent meeting, Thurs., 9/17, in the gym. Because of social distancing protocol, we are asking only 1 parent to attend with each senior.
Last names A - L will meet at 5:30 PM.
Last names M-Z will meet at 6:15 PM.
GCHS was made aware of a student who tested positive for COVID. We have identified close contacts, and they have begun the quarantine process. Our school district follows Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Tennessee Department of Health guidelines for the management of individuals who have been diagnosed with or exposed to COVID-19. Classrooms, the cafeteria, etc. are being sanitized and deep cleaned using CDC approved chemicals and protocol. We will continue to do everything in our power to ensure the safest possible environment while continuing to provide education to our students.
A free ACT will be given to all seniors on Tues., 9/22. Digital learners need to report by 7:45 AM to find their testing rooms. Registration for this exam isn’t required. An ACT score, however, is a TN graduation requirement. All seniors will be allowed to check-out after the ACT, and they will be excused for the afternoon.
Registration is currently open to take the national ACT at GCHS on 9/19 or 10/24. Seniors, see Mrs. Brewer for info. on how to register, and ask about how to get a fee waiver.
ACT tutoring will be available after school for seniors and juniors. Specific days and times will be shared soon.
Tickets are now on sale for GC’s Friday night football game against Halls through the GoFan app at https://gofan.co/app/events/92886
A couple reminders:
- You do not need to print any paper tickets.
- Screenshots of tickets are not redeemable.
- You can use the transfer feature of the GoFan app to transfer purchased tickets to someone else.
- We are able to accept debit/credit cards at the gate. We are not accepting cash.
Come out Friday night and support our Pioneers in their first Regional contest!
USDA has released COVID-19 flexibilities to allow ALL children 18 years and under to receive free breakfast and lunch through the school meal program. This decision will help ensure children have access to nutritious meals as the country recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The new flexibility is effective September 1, 2020, and will extend through December 31, 2020. Check out the News section for more information!
USDA has released COVID-19 flexibilities to allow ALL children 18 years and under to receive free breakfast and lunch through the school meal program. This decision will help ensure children have access to nutritious meals as the country recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. The new flexibility is effective September 1, 2020, and will extend through December 31, 2020.
Any student enrolled in the Digital Learning Academy or attending in-person learning may receive a free breakfast and lunch each day regardless of his/her current meal status. Parents of our Digital Learning Academy students may contact the school each morning to request a free meal for children in the household who are 18 years and under. School personnel will provide guidance on the curb-side meal pickup procedures.
During our off-campus Fridays, families may submit the online meal form located on the school website to request the number of free meals for delivery or pick-up. The online form must be submitted by Thursday at noon each week to provide the cafeteria staff an accurate meal count.
Please note this new flexibility will expire on December 31, 2020. Therefore, when school resumes in January, breakfast and lunch will no longer be free and meal cost will be applied to student accounts based on the child’s 2020-21 school year eligibility status of free, reduced, or paid. Parents are strongly encouraged to complete and submit a 2020-21 meal application in preparation for the expiration of this flexibility.
If you have any questions regarding the new COVID-19 meal flexibility allowing free meals for children 18 years and under, you may contact Paige Garner at garnerp@gcssd.org.
Starting 9/2 through Dec., ALL GCHS students will receive FREE breakfast & lunch. Students must take a full meal to be free. If students eat during 1st breakfast free, they must purchase 2nd breakfast. If additional a la carte lunch items are wanted, they can be purchased too.
Union University is offering a FREE ACT prep webinar for HS students. Join Dr. Ben Phillips on 9/9 for a webinar designed to help raise your score on the ACT English test.
Deadline for registration is 9/7. https://uu.secure.force.com/events/targetX_eventsb__events#/esr?eid=a141L00000HzVoKQAV
We have changed how the breakfast/lunch menu is viewed on our website. If you click on Menu and then Dining at the top of the page, you will see daily menu list.
Class of 2021 -We are working with colleges to bring you a Virtual College Fair. Click the link below to let us know which colleges interest you.
https://forms.gle/4o8rbHjQJDTut1Zo7
We need your answers by Sunday night!
We need your
Just a reminder to the Class of 2021 -
If you want to run for Class Officer, fill out the form found here:
https://forms.gle/8MvpGFVFT7ribicj6
Candidates have until Friday, Sept. 4 to be in the race. We will vote the week of Sept. 7 - 11
Digital learners can have pictures made on 9/3, 8 - 9AM. Students must check in through the front office. Additionally, this is the time for makeup pictures for in person students.
GCHS was made aware early this morning of a student who tested positive for COVID. We have identified close contacts, and they began the quarantine process this morning. Our School district follows Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Tennessee Department of Health guidelines for the management of individuals who have been diagnosed with or exposed to COVID-19. Classrooms, the cafeteria, etc. are being sanitized and deep cleaned using CDC approved chemicals and protocol. We will continue to do everything in our power to ensure the safest possible environment while continuing to provide education to our students.
Today juniors will receive packets to order rings, attire, & more for the Class of 2022. Orders & deposits are due Thurs., 9/3. A Jostens rep will be here 9/3, 3-5 PM, to receive orders & answer questions. See order form & video for info. https://view.vidreach.io/q/uj6vNF0P
The tickets for the Gibson County Football game can be purchased using the GoFan app. There are instructional links below if you need to reference them. Simply download the GoFan app and type in Gibson County High School in the school search box. Currently, you will have the option of buying General Admission Season tickets or a single ticket for Thursday night. Additionally, we will be set up at the gate to sell digital tickets with debit and credit card payment. We will not have cash at the gates. If you buy multiple tickets, you will have the ability to send tickets to someone else’s phone for them to use. While this is a move from our normal tickets, we appreciate your understanding at the necessity of this change to ensure the safety of our employees at to meet the TSSAA crowd limitations.
Purchasing tickets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19hZlOSBBRE
Accessing tickets (video for fans): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJLmI1zKbV0
Due to Friday's weather forecast, the Gibson County vs. Westview Game has been moved to Thursday night at 7:00 pm. The game will be at GCHS.
Gibson County High School will offer meal delivery / pick-up to enrolled students during the off-campus learning period on Fridays only starting this Friday until October 16, 2020. To request a meal during this period, please fill click the link below to fill out a form each week to guarantee a meal.
Meal Form: https://forms.gle/aPxrzwfZRJGucQhc6
General admission tickets for Fri. night’s football game will go on sale ONLINE Wed. at 3PM. You will have the option to buy General Admission season tickets or an individual game ticket. Instructions will also be provided Wed. You will need a digital ticket to enter the game. There will be NO cash sales at the gate.
Thank you for a great first week of learning for all students at GCSSD. Due to the number of COVID-19 cases not declining as rapidly as we had hoped, we are adjusting enrollment for the Digital Learning Academy. Enrollment for the Digital Learning Academy will always remain open allowing a student to transition into the Academy at any time. If you would like to transition your student to the Academy, email the Director of Schools, Eddie Pruett (epruett@gcssd.org) with the required information below. Once approved, your student will continue in-person instruction until the student’s teacher or principal alerts them that it is time to transition. From that point forward, the student will remain as a Digital Learning Academy student for the remainder of the 9 weeks. All Digital Learning Academy students will re-register each 9 weeks. As a reminder, GCSSD feels that on-campus learning is best for all students but we understand that you, as a guardian, know which learning environment is best for your student and family.
If you choose to transition your student, you must:
- Have reliable internet connection.
- Your own personal device (with keyboard).
- Email Eddie Pruett at epruett@gcssd.org with the student name, grade, and school.
GCSSD Temporary Procedures Due to COVID-19
1. Students taking online dual enrollment may do their coursework at home during the block the dual enrollment course is assigned on their schedule. Although, they may need to remain on campus for the first week of school to complete paperwork required for the Dual Enrollment Grant. Students choosing to leave campus to do online dual enrollment at home will not be able to check out a laptop. Students arriving at school after the beginning of first block must report to the main office to sign in. Students will have their temperature checked upon arrival. Students leaving during the school day must follow the appropriate sign-out and return sign-in procedures. Students leaving during the school day who are transporting other students or riding with another student must complete a driver/passenger form to do so.
2. Students in the Digital Learning Academy participating in an extra-curricular activity (band, athletics, theater, and chorus) may still participate in these activities during and after the school day. Should the student choose to participate during the school day they will need to sign in and sign out through the main office. Students will need to provide their own transportation. Students will have their temperature checked upon arrival.
3. Students in the Digital Learning Academy participating in certain CTE courses (Advanced Manufacturing 1 and 2, Industrial Maintenance 1 and 2, MLR 1 and 2, Dual Enrollment MLR 1 and 2, Fundamentals of Construction, Residential and Commercial Construction 1 and 2, Dual Enrollment Welding 1, 2, and 3, Culinary Arts 1 and 2, Dual Enrollment Culinary Arts 1 and 2, Ag Power and Equipment, and Nursing Education) will be required to come on campus for those courses and will then be allowed to leave. Students in WBL Practicum (formerly Clinical Internship) will need to come on campus one day per week to complete the skills portion of the course. This day will be determined by the teacher. Students will need to sign in and sign out through the main office. Students will need to provide their own transportation. Students will have their temperature checked upon arrival. If students choosing not to come on campus for these courses will have their schedules changed.
4. Students in the Digital Learning Academy with an IEP will be allowed to come on campus to receive some of their services as scheduled through the special education dept. Should the student choose to come on campus during the school day they will need to sign in and sign out through the main office. Students will need to provide their own transportation. Students will have their temperature checked upon arrival.
5. Students in the Digital Learning Academy enrolled in the SAILS math course must come on campus during their assigned block to take tests. The SAILS program requires that tests be monitored by the assigned teacher of the course. Students will need to sign in and sign out through the main office. Students will need to provide their own transportation. Students will have their temperature checked upon arrival. If students choose not to come on campus for the SAILS tests will have their schedules changed.