April 2018

Teacher of the Year Finalists Announced!

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Ten finalists have been selected in the 2018-19 Greenville County Schools Teacher of the Year program. The announcement naming Greenville County’s 2018-19 Teacher of the Year will be made in August. Here are the finalists in alphabetical order:

  • Reem Alnatour, 3rd Grade, Fork Shoals School
  • Matthew Boone, 7th Grade English Language Arts, Northwood Middle School
  • Kristen Chambers, 2nd Grade, Plain Elementary School
  • Katherine King, 7th Grade Social Studies, Lakeview Middle School
  • Steffanie Martin, 2nd Grade, Taylors Elementary School
  • Molly Mosley, 3rd Grade, Brushy Creek Elementary School
  • Corey Ramey, French, Wade Hampton High School
  • Rick Schwartz, Intro to Manufacturing, Greer High School
  • Shelley Smith, Social Studies, Travelers Rest High School
  • Sarah Smoke, English as a Second Language, Mitchell Road Elementary School

Horace Mann Presents Employee Spotlight Awards

Ten outstanding employees have been selected for recognition as part of the Employee Spotlight Program presented by Horace Mann. These amazing staff members have made significant contributions or accomplishments in their schools and workplaces. Congratulations to all!

  • Debbie Bostic - Bus Driver - Berea Bus Center
  • Anna Doyle - 4th Grade Teacher - Buena Vista Elementary
  • Bernadette Farrow - Cafeteria Manager - Rudolph Gordon Elementary
  • Timyra Hudson - Spanish Teacher - Bryson Middle
  • Kim Lancaster - Kindergarten Assistant - Bethel Elementary
  • Jacqueline Martin - Special Education Teacher - Tanglewood Middle
  • Geovanny Mora - Plant Engineer - Taylors Elementary
  • Marsha Patry - Magnet Coordinator - Hughes Academy
  • Sherry Thornton - School Clerk - Blue Ridge High
  • Lauren Whitaker - Science Teacher - Carolina High

2018 Progress Report

The Communications Department has published the 2018 Progress Report which provides information for stakeholders about our five goals areas: student achievement, personnel, environment, resources, and communications. Feature stories showcase employees and students, many with an accompanying video highlight. Take a look at the new Progress Report ebook and share the link to the GCS Progress Report with your friends and family.

Hall of Fame Nominations Accepted through May 1

Do you know an amazing GCS graduate who has made significant contributions at the local, regional, national, or international level? You are encouraged to nominate him or her for recognition in the 2019 GCS Hall of Fame. The deadline to receive nominations is Monday, May 1, 2018. The awards presentation will be held on Thursday, November 15 at a dinner hosted by the Greenville County Schools Foundation. Click here to see past recipients and for more information.

The Nomination Form may be submitted online or by mail.

End-of-Year Dates to Remember

  • Thursday, May 24 -Retirement Dinner
  • Monday, May 28 - Memorial Day Holiday (Schools and Offices Closed)
  • June 4-6 - High School Graduations
  • Wednesday, June 6 - Last Day of School for Students (Half Day)
  • Thursday- Friday, June 7-8 - Professional Development/Workdays
  • Monday, June 11 - Friday, August 10 - Summer Hours (Closed Fridays)
  • Tuesday-Wednesday, July 10-11 - Upstate Technology Conference
  • Monday - Thursday, July 23-26 - Summer Academy
  • Monday, August 13 - First Day for Teachers
  • Monday, August 20 - First Day for Students