October is National Bullying Awareness Month. GCS students who experience or witness bullying can make an anonymous report to school officials using the STOPit web app at https://appweb.stopitsolutions.com/login or by downloading the STOPit app on any mobile device. Links to STOPit and incident reports are available on school and district websites and bookmarked on all student Chromebooks. Teachers and parents can assist students in submitting reports if they are too young to do so themselves. #StopBullying #BeKind
The police officer at Rupert Elementary took time to visit Pre-K and play in the art center with students yesterday! They enjoyed his company and had lots of questions for him. #LoveMyWVSchool
Mrs. Osborne’s class releasing a newly hatched butterfly. The students were able to watch the metamorphosis process from caterpillar to butterfly.
Please remember to join us at 5:30 this evening at EGMS for an informational forum on continuation of the school levy. Continuation of the levy is on the Nov. 8 election ballot.
Since 1993, officials around the world proclaim the third week in October as #CharacterCountsWeek. GCS students learn the importance of developing and demonstrating good character every day through Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship.
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) serves nearly 30 million children every school day. President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week (NSLW) in 1962 to promote the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has inside and outside of the classroom. GCS celebrates #NSLW and the 2022 theme, Peace, Love & School Lunch.
Join us for a Food Demonstration with the WVU Extension Service Family Nutrition Program
Who: Families of all Rupert Elementary Students
What: Elizabeth Reynolds with the West Virginia University Extension Service Family Nutrition Program will provide families with a hands on food demonstration. During the demonstration families will assist their student in completing the recipe provided. Mrs. Reynolds will also discuss wellness and the “WV Food of the Month.” Some giveaways will be included!
Note: We will have our first PTO meeting directly following the conclusion of the food demonstration. Please join us!
When: Thursday, September 29th
· Food Demonstration at 5:00 p.m.
· First PTO meeting of the 2022-2023 school year at 6:00 p.m.
Where: The School Cafeteria
School pictures are tomorrow, Friday, September 23rd. Smile pretty!
Reminder: GCS will host two forums to share information on continuation of the school levy. The first forum will be held at WGMS on Monday, Sept. 19 at 5:30 p.m. A second forum will be held at EGMS on Monday, Sept. 26 at 5:30 p.m. Continuation of the school levy is on the Nov. 8 election ballot.
The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is seeking input via a statewide survey on food availability to children during the summer months at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6Z9SYM9. The brief survey will be made available through the WVDE website from September 15- September 30.
Our new partnership with Greenbrier Valley Aquatic Center will make possible swim & water safety instruction during regular school day Health classes for all GCS 6th grade students who have parental permission. Excited to sign the official MOU at this evening's BOE meeting!
Rupert Elementary preschool was excited to get back in routine!
GCS reminds families that students who test positive for COVID-19 should remain in isolation for five full days from first symptoms, then wear a mask for days 6 - 10. Please contact your health care provider as any absence of 3 days or more will require a physician's note. Contacts do not have to quarantine, but if symptoms develop, testing is recommended. To request a free home covid test from our county office, please call 304-647- 6457.
Rupert Staff is so excited to welcome kindergarten back tomorrow! We will love our students!
SMART529 is celebrating 20 years by giving away three $20,000 scholarship. Visit https://wvtreasury.com/20years to enter!
We're thrilled to announce the new app for
Greenbrier County Schools! It's everything Greenbrier
County Schools, in your pocket.
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3zkkeNm
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3H1d7uX
GCS welcomes students in grades 1 - 12 back to school to on Monday, August 29. We are beyond excited for an incredible year of teaching and learning ahead!
Tonight is open house. 1st Voyage starts at 5pm. The second Voyage begins at 6pm.
We're thrilled to announce the new app for Greenbrier County Schools! It's everything Greenbrier County Schools, in your pocket.
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3zkkeNm
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3H1d7uX
When school starts next week, our elementary schools will welcome the consistent presence of a police officer to help keep students, staff, and facilities safe. On Monday and Tuesday, officers completed intensive school-based tactical training. Today and tomorrow, they are participating in additional specialized training to ensure the success of this proactive partnership effort.
