Students need to bring course selection sheets completed & signed on our first day back.
If you preregistered for the Jane Ross ACT workshop that is going to be held on Saturday, March 6th, please pay your $60.00 to a counselor by next Wednesday, February 24th.
Every senior needs to complete the FAFSA by March 1, 2021. If you need assistance, please e-mail Mrs. Cross at ancross@gcssd.org. She will connect you with resources.
GCSSD Statement Regarding Junior/Senior Prom For 2021
As a district, we take a great deal of pride in being able to provide extracurricular activities and opportunities that our students can look back upon with fond memories of their high school years. Throughout this Covid pandemic, many difficult decisions have been made with regards to cancelling events or significantly changing the manner in which they are conducted. We do not take these decisions lightly and certainly realize the impact they have on our students. Our goal has always been to make the decisions with the health, safety and well-being of our students and staff as the primary factors in the decision making process. Presently, the Governor’s Executive Order #70 is still in effect which places limitations on social gatherings in Tennessee. Considering these things and the amount of time that it takes to coordinate and plan, the high schools in the Gibson County Special School District will not be sponsoring a Junior/Senior Prom this spring. This was not an easy decision or one that we take lightly but one that we feel is necessary at this time. Hopefully, we will be able to return to some sense of normalcy soon and be able to provide the opportunity to continue the traditions that our students and staff look forward to each year. As always, thanks for your understanding and support during this unprecedented and challenging time.
Tonight's game against Westview has been cancelled.
GCSSD will be closed tomorrow, Thursday 2/11, due to the potential for inclement weather. Central Office staff will work from home. Friday, 2/12, will be a normal off campus learning day for staff and students. Staff will be contacted tomorrow, 2/11, for directions on Friday work location.
All afterschool activities/athletics have been cancelled today due to the possibility of inclement weather moving through our area this afternoon.
Peer Tutoring Available:
SGCHS will begin tutoring sessions for SGCHS students only beginning next week. If you are interested in attending at least 1 session please complete the survey below. The tutoring will be lead by students at SGCHS. The tutoring will take place in the Media Center. Please complete the survey by Friday, February 5 at 5pm. Additional information will be shared once details are finalized.
https://forms.gle/cDHtHwJSHGcNWCZe8
Parent Meetings
Current 9th graders: Monday, February 8 at 5:30pm
Current 10th graders: Monday, February 8 at 6:15pm
Current 11th graders: Tuesday, February 9 at 5:45pm (last name A-L) and 6:45pm (last name M-Z)
If you do not feel comfortable attending in person a link will be provided on SGCHS’ social media outlets on that day for you to watch the presentation. We will be going over course selection information and things you need to know for the 2021-2022 school year. Due to social distancing requirements, only 1 parent/guardian will be allowed to attend as a representative for the entire family. Students are not allowed to attend this year due to spacing requirements. Each parent/guardian in attendance must wear a mask throughout the presentation. There are red dots placed on the seats in the cafeteria and we ask that you space yourselves out by sitting on every other red dot. You can enter the school through the gym entrance. If you have any questions, please contact South Gibson County High School’s front office.
SGCHS has posted a survey on our social media outlets as well as Schoology for only current SGCHS students to determine if there is enough interest in attending an in-person ACT Workshop Training led by Dr. Ben Phillips with Jane Ross Tutoring.
The ACT Workshop will take place at SGCHS on Saturday, March 6 from 8am – 2pm. The cost will be $60 per student. Seating will be limited and all Covid guidelines/policies will apply. Students will need to bring a sack lunch with them.
Student Athletes will need to check with their coach to verify that they will not have any obligations on that day before committing to this event.
If students are interested in attending they will need to complete the survey by Thursday, February 4 at 3pm and someone will contact them through Schoology with additional information. Again, the survey can be found on our social media outlets or Schoology. If you have any questions please contact the main office.
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Tuesday, February 9 and Thursday, February 11 from 3:00 – 6:00 pm. In trying to keep everyone safe, we will ask you to schedule either a phone or video conference.
Senior Parents:
There are 2 upcoming events for seniors. On Wednesday, January 27th, we will have someone in the media center from 8am – 2:30pm to assist you in completing the FAFSA. If you have not completed the FAFSA, it is very important that you come to school that day to complete it. You will find a list of required documents on our social media outlets. Also, all seniors are to report to the cafeteria at 10:45am on Wednesday, January 27th for a senior meeting.
Reminder:
This Sunday, January 24 is the last opportunity to order the high school yearbook.
Please visit www.yearbookforever.com to order your copy of The Hornet.
The deadline to order your copy of the high school yearbook is January 24. Please visit www.yearbookforever.com to order your copy of The Hornet. Don’t miss out on the memories!
The 2021-22 School Year calendar options have been drafted and will be approved on January 14, 2021. We would like to know your opinion on which calendar option works best for your family. Please click on the link below to see the calendar options and then fill out the survey that selects the one that fits you and your family best. Thank you for taking the time to give us your opinion. Survey will close on 1/13/21 at 4:00PM. https://forms.gle/GFWwauMBLbRAEUTY7
The 2021-22 School Year calendar options have been drafted and will be approved on January 14, 2020. We would like to know your opinion on which calendar option works best for your family. Please click on the link below to see the calendar options and then fill out the survey that selects the one that fits you and your family best. Thank you for taking the time to give us your opinion. Survey will close on 1/13/21 at 4:00PM.
https://forms.gle/GFWwauMBLbRAEUTY7
As a reminder, all students eat free until the end of the 2020-21 School Year! We will be continuing to offer meal delivery on Friday’s due to the extension of off-campus learning. A meal request must be submitted each week by Thursday at 12:00 noon to ensure a meal delivery on Friday by completing the online meal survey or by contacting the school cafeteria manager. Click below to access the meal delivery request:
https://forms.gle/zpCR1fdtGvdT6eeWA
High School Basketball @ McNairy Central on 12/17/20 has been cancelled.
Click on the link to view the great talent we have at SGCHS.
Virtual Art Show: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1m4gThB4RtZ29p6aLfrlnnfMrjghU3yXuqt_JEHx8oGk/edit?fbclid=IwAR2ht1K5mtmo84tw1p-5G2yc1FmRnI3ldSRhRfwIzlrkAxZuQRnuoQP_J1A#slide=id.ga80497a803_0_212
Winners: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sTbpFHokid3gz3aMcqEMicI2KHGhmU73mTGE1pr-L64/edit
*Senior Parents*
It is time to complete the FAFSA. If you would like assistance completing the FAFSA, we have several opportunities. We will have someone at SGCHS’ media center this Thursday, December 17th from 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Also, this next week, the TN Higher Education Commission is offering extended hours to the FAFSA hotline! You can call 615-350-8668 Monday-Thursday until 7pm. You can also attend a virtual FAFSA workshop! Create your FSA ID (fsaid.ed.gov) then login on Wednesday, Dec 16 for help completing your FAFSA. You must register for an appointment time. The links to register are listed on our school’s social media platforms. Please contact the school if you have any questions.
The Tennessee Department of Health has released updated guidance on releasing cases and contacts from isolation and quarantine regarding COVID-19. Please click the link to review the full guidance. The list below is a summary of the changes:
NON-HOUSEHOLD CONTACTS Non-household contacts must be quarantined after exposure to a case, regardless of whether the case was symptomatic. TDH and CDC recommend a 14-day quarantine. Acceptable alternatives to a 14-day quarantine include:
• after Day 10 (returning to regular activities on Day 11) without testing if the contact does not have symptoms.
• after Day 7 (returning to regular activities on Day 8) if the contact does not have symptoms and if they test negative by a PCR or antigen (rapid) test collected after Day 5. Continue to self-monitor for symptoms and wear a face mask through Day 14.
• If they go the route of getting a negative PCR or antigen (rapid) test, we will need proof of that test to allow them back before the 10 days are up.
Link to updated guidance: https://5il.co/nlkk