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2024/2025 TRANSPORTATION NOTIFICATION: If your student utilized busing services during the 2023-24 school year and you do not need any changes, your student remains registered (no further action is needed). Parents of first-time riders MUST register by Friday, August 2, so their student can receive busing services on the first day of school (8/19). Click on the link for the Transporation Registration Form! Please contact the GPS Transportation Department at 616.754.3850 if you have any questions. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1Ok6bqtOly7zo2VPLpHyCoG_OVYBPIbnBI9MY1uJiPz74Eg/viewform
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Greenville Public Schools is asking voters to consider a 10-year, 1.5-mill sinking fund millage proposal on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.
WHAT IS A SINKING FUND? A sinking fund is a voter-approved local millage that deposits revenue into a special account to fund projects or major repairs on a "pay as you go" basis rather than borrowing through short-term notes or long-term bonds.
If approved by voters, this proposal would enhance our schools' safety, comfort, and functionality for the benefit of the thousands of students, staff, and community members who use them daily by allowing GPS to address school security improvements, infrastructure replacement & updates, and technology & transportation replacements. For more proposal information, please visit https://www.gpsjackets.org/page/sinking-fund-august-2024
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Greenville Public Schools is asking voters to consider a 10-year, 1.5-mill sinking fund millage proposal on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. If approved by voters, this proposal would enhance our schools' safety, comfort, and functionality for the benefit of the thousands of students, staff, and community members who use them daily by allowing GPS to address school security improvements, infrastructure replacement & updates, and technology & transportation replacements. This proposal will NOT increase your millage rate but rather hold it steady at 4.7 mills. For more information, please visit https://www.gpsjackets.org/page/sinking-fund-august-2024
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GHS Yellow Jacket Theatre & GARCC Present...SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK 2024 - Twelfth Night! This event is FREE to the public on July 12 & 13 at 7:00pm at Tower Riverside Park. Bring your own blanket & chair.
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GPS wishes everyone a safe & enjoyable 4th of July!
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Greenville Public Schools is asking voters to consider a 10-year, 1.5-mill sinking fund millage proposal on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. If approved by voters, this proposal would enhance our schools' safety, comfort, and functionality for the benefit of the thousands of students, staff, and community members who use them daily by allowing GPS to address school security improvements, infrastructure replacement & updates, and technology & transportation replacements. This proposal will NOT increase your millage rate but rather hold it steady at 4.7 mills. For more information, please visit https://www.gpsjackets.org/page/sinking-fund-august-2024
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Introducing our 2024 Walnut Hills Elementary Support Staff of the Year, Nik Iverson!
Nik loves doing anything outside and hanging with his family. He likes hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, and playing and watching sports. He enjoys activities like skiing, wakeboarding, water tubing, and has even been skydiving!
The highlight of his career so far is getting to know the staff and building relationships with the students at Walnut Hills.
We asked Nik if he'd rather fight one horse-sized duck or 100 duck-sized horses. He answered: "100 duck-sized horses. Because at least they would be cuter than a horse-sized duck and I might be able to take a couple down before the rest took me out!"
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Introducing our 2024 Walnut Hills Elementary Teacher of the Year, Alicia Zank!
Alicia is a teacher through and through! She has taught for 14 years and has called Walnut Hills home for all of those years. 5th grade is her absolute favorite! When she's not at school, she stays busy with her husband and daughter going on adventures up north, snowmobiling, golfing, golfing, boating, and cruising. She is always reading a book or listening to a podcast!
The highlight of her career so far has been having a part in the educational growth of students. Celebrating their successes at 5th grade graduation and then watching those students return as high school graduates is so rewarding! She's also felt privileged to work with many amazing individuals over the years.
We asked Alicia which actress would play her in the movie of her life. She answered: "I don't have a specific actress in mind to play me in the movie of my life, but I would want Lin-Manuel Miranda to be the one to write the script and soundtrack. I'm a huge Hamilton fan and would be honored to have him lend his lyrical genius to describe the highs and lows of my life."
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If you forgot to pick up your student's medications before the last day of school, they are available for pick up today (Thursday, June 6) from 11:00am-2:00pm & 3:00-5:00pm at the GHS Auditorium/Gym Lobby (regardless of what school your student attends). Any prescription or nonprescription medications not picked up will be discarded/destroyed; medications cannot be stored at the schools for the following year.
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If you forgot to pick up your student's medications, they will be available for pick up on Thursday, June 6, from 11:00am-2:00pm & 3:00-5:00pm at the GHS Auditorium/Gym Lobby (regardless of what school your student attends). Any prescription or nonprescription medications not picked up will be discarded/destroyed; medications cannot be stored at the schools for the following year.
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Today (Friday, May 31) is a HALF DAY & the LAST DAY for ALL GPS students! GMS releases at 10:30am, GHS releases at 10:35am & Elementary releases at 11:50am.
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Nominations for the Elmer Russell School Bell Award will be accepted until Friday (May 31)! Please take a moment to recognize an exceptional Greenville Public Schools staff member or community member/organization who has demonstrated outstanding dedication by submitting a nomination or two! https://forms.gle/nC5VJiMFVwJDFJ6i7
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🌟 Congratulations to our amazing 2023-2024 Mid-Year and End-of-Year Retirees! Thank you for your dedication and hard work. Wishing you all the best in your next adventures! 🎉
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Monday, May 27 - NO SCHOOL due to the holiday.
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GPS proudly announces our 2024 Building Winners for the Teacher and Support Staff of the Year! One teacher and support staff member from this group will be chosen as our District Teacher of the Year and District Support Staff of the Year, which will be revealed during our staff welcome back in August for the start of the 2024-25 school year. Over the next few weeks, we will individually highlight each one of these amazing GPS staff members for their hard work and dedication. Congratulations & thank you for all you do!
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Reminders for Next Week - No School on Monday, May 27, due to the holiday! May 30 is a HALF DAY for GMS & GHS Students, and May 31 is a HALF DAY & LAST DAY for all GPS Students!
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Don't forget ... we are accepting nominations for the 2024 Elmer Russell School Bell Award! The Elmer Russell School Bell Award is awarded annually to a Greenville Public School employee AND a citizen or an organization who has made significant contributions to enhance Greenville Public Schools. Nominations are accepted until Friday, May 31 - Click on the link to submit your nomination today! https://forms.gle/VFXto4rFm5KEv5oZ8
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HALF DAY for ALL students today (Friday, May 17)! GMS release - 10:30am, GHS release - 10:35am & Elementary release - 11:50am.
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HALF DAY for ALL students today (Wednesday, May 15)! GMS release - 10:30am, GHS release - 10:35am & Elementary release - 11:50am. Don't forget Friday (5/17) is also a half day!
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Don't forget ... the Family Fun Day will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the Montcalm Area Career Center (1550 W Sidney Road in Sidney). This FREE family event is sponsored by "We Care for Kids Council"!
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