Georgetown County School District -

DRAFT calendars for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years were presented at the September 5, 2023, GCSD School Board Meeting. The calendars are available for review and feedback. Visit the GCSD website or https://forms.gle/QykL6MUon3udiH3n9 to view the calendars and provide feedback.

Each year Jostens recognizes schools that create engaging yearbooks that reflect a broad representation of the student body while helping students develop 21st century skills such as communication, collaboration, and information and communication technologies literacy. Three GCSD schools were recognized at the September 5 GCSD School Board Meeting for being recipients of Jostens’ 2023 National Yearbook Program of Excellence awards: GOLD - Waccamaw Middle School, under the direction of Rebecca Adams; SILVER - Carvers Bay High School, under the direction of Jennifer Meyers; and SILVER - Waccamaw High School, under the direction of Stephanie Van Faussien. Congratulations!

Today is International Literacy Day. Schools across the world are celebrating the importance of literacy. GCSD understands the importance of reading, and our schools joined in on the fun. From school-wide silent sustained reading, to guest readers, to “First Chapter Friday,” to writing “I believe literacy is” statements, students have explored the meaning of literacy and how essential literacy is to their lives. Check out our school's Facebook pages for additional International Literacy Day pictures. #InternationalLiteracyDay2023 #GCSDREADS #hardworkpaysoff

GCSD wants our students to fall in love with reading! Reading helps students grow their vocabulary and understanding about the world. It helps students build self-confidence, independence, and imagination. Every time a student is read to or reads a book independently, their knowledge grows and they become more aware of the world around them. Join Superintendent Keith Price and Deputy Superintendent Dr. Bethany Giles in helping our students fall in love with reading. Each month, they will visit classrooms across the district and share their favorite books. Their first stop was McDonald Elementary … where will they read next? #GCSDREADS #GCSD #hardworkpaysoff #InternationalLiteracyDay

In an abundance of caution due to expected inclement weather, all GCSD schools will have an eLearning day on Thursday, August 31, 2023. This means all schools and facilities will be closed on Thursday. In addition, all after-school activities for Wednesday, August 30 are canceled. GCSD is an approved eLearning district, so Thursday, August 31 will not have to be made up, and asynchronous instruction will be provided to all students. Pre-K - 2nd grade students will receive paper packets, and 3rd - 12th grade students will be assigned lessons through Google Classroom. Specific instructions will be communicated to students and parents from their students’ teachers and schools. All assignments must be completed and turned in within three school days (Wednesday, September 7, 2023) in order for a student to be marked present for the eLearning day. At this time, if conditions allow, athletic practices (not requiring bus transportation) may resume on Thursday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. Athletic competitions scheduled for Thursday afternoon are canceled and/or postponed due to wind gusts that may exceed allowable speeds for bus operation. Student-athletes are encouraged to coordinate with their coaches for specific details. GCSD district administration will continue to monitor conditions across our county. We expect a return to normal operations on Friday, September 1, 2023. Please check local media, the district website, and our social media page for the latest information on school closings or delays. Visit the GCSD Technology Resource Center for more information on eLearning - https://sites.google.com/gcsd.k12.sc.us/gcsd-elearning/home?authuser=0

GCSD has a mid-day meeting with Georgetown County Emergency Management to review the latest reports on incoming inclement weather. We will release info about school operations following that meeting.

Have you heard? GCSD has a new communication platform which includes additional methods for sharing information with our families. Along with sharing information on our websites and sending emails, we now have the capabilities to send robo call, text messages, and push notifications. Which communication method(s) used will vary dependent upon the purpose and length of the information shared. No longer receiving emails from GCSD? Check your junk/spam folder. Look for emails from @gcsd.k12.sc.us and @GerogetownCountySchoolDistrict.k12.sc.us. Be sure to mark these emails as "not junk" so they will go directly to your inbox! #GCSD #itseverythinggcsdinyourpocket

Mark your calendar! GCSD has designated eleven days for staff development and/or teacher preparation during the 2023-2024 school year. These days allow teachers an opportunity to collaborate with colleagues, purposefully plan instruction, finalize grades, and grow their professional skills to continue to provide high quality instruction for all students. All dates were included on the previously released 2023-2024 Modified School Year Calendar. #GCSD #hardworkpaysoff

Save the Date: Middle and High School Parenting Event - October 19, 2023 GCSD is hosting a middle and high school parenting event on Thursday, October 19 at 5:30 p.m. in the boardroom at the J B Beck Administration & Education Center. Georgetown native Camaehia Johnson will be the guest speaker and will share highlights from her book "Say It . . . Aloud!" Look for more information in the coming weeks on how you can register to attend the event!

HOT OFF THE PRESS! 2024 High School Graduation Dates Georgetown County Adult Education - May 23 @ 6pm Carvers Bay Early College & Career High School - May 28 @ 7:30pm Georgetown High School - May 29 @ 7:30pm Waccamaw High School - May 30 @ 7:30pm Andrews High School - May 31 @ 7:30pm #hardworkpaysoff #GCSD #GCSDClassof2024

The GCSD Board of Trustees welcomes all students, employees and families back for the 2023-2024 school year! From left: Randy Walker (District 4), Sandra Johnson (District 3), Kathy Anderson (At-Large), Bill Gaskins (District 5), Lynne B. Ford (District 6), Patti Hammel (District 1), Scott DuBose (District 2), and Keith Moore (District 7). Not pictured: Robert Cox (At-Large) #GCSD #gcsdbts23 #hardworkpaysoff

First Day of School! Post your first-day pictures #GCSDFirstDay2023 so we can share the excitement. This is going to be an amazing year! #GCSDBTS23

Tomorrow's the big day! One more sleep until school starts! Can you feel the excitement? We are ready for our students to be back with us. See you tomorrow morning! #GCSDBTS23

There are 2 days until the First Day of School! Start the school year feeling confident. Plan your first day outfit to avoid a hectic morning on August 3. We can't wait to see your smiling face. See you on Thursday! #GCSDFirstDay23

There are 3 days until the First Day of School! Our schools are ready to welcome our families and students back to school! Check out the Back to School events happening this week – visit https://5il.co/1zl68 for more information. We can’t wait to see you on August 3. #GCSDBTS23

With four days left of summer, take this opportunity to update your immunization records or make plans to get up to date on immunizations if you aren't already. Immunizations must be up to date before the first day of school. We can’t wait to see you on August 3. #GCSDBTS23

There are 5 Days until the First Day of School! Who doesn't love new school supplies? Pack your backpack to ensure you are ready for a great start to your day of school. We can’t wait to see you on August 3. #GCSDBTS23

There are 6 days until the first day of school! And, today is the last Friday before school starts. Do something fun and make a new memory. Visit the beach, go for a bike ride, take a swim, read a book, or just relax with friends and loved ones. We can’t wait to see you on August 3. #GCSDBTS23

We are loving our new app! The new app allows you to access documents, news updates, and even emergency notifications, right from your pocket. Download for Android https://bit.ly/3JmbVES Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3qPxwzj We also have a new email platform. Check your junk/spam folder for an email from Georgetown County School District or your student's school. Be sure to mark the mail as "Not Spam" to ensure you receive future emails in your inbox.

With seven days left until school is back in session, make sure you review the school year calendar. Use the calendar to plan holiday gatherings and vacations! View the 2023-2024 school year calendar at https://5il.co/1wwnv. We can’t wait to see you on August 3. #GCSDBTS23