There are some Super spooky BOOks ready to be checked out, so don’t be afraid to encourage your student to read this month!! Do you remember your favorite "scary" books from childhood?! Kids love talking about how scary a book can be! Most of us still remember our favorites that we read as children! Take a look at some of the books our librarians picked out as their favorites! They have great suggestions ready for your students that are appropriate for every grade level! #BelieveInGC
10 days ago, Greenup County School District
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Inside an office adorned with an assortment of rock and roll memorabilia and quirky trinkets, there’s a man whose upbeat voice can be heard from early morning and into the evening each day. It’s Brad Quillen’s office, who leads GC’s virtual learning. Many people throughout our district office regularly comment some variation of, “I just love hearing Mr. Quillen teach.” We wish you could all hear it for yourself – you can’t help but be inspired by it. With nothing more than an extra large computer monitor and a cup of coffee, Mr. Quillen brings a real sense of community to a group of students otherwise only connected through the internet. We asked Mr. Quillen how he keeps up his energy and optimism each and every day… we can’t recall a day when he wasn’t “on his game” teaching our virtual students. His initial answer was simple. “I have to be… people depend on it,” he said. Mr. Quillen isn’t fond of talking about himself or receiving compliments. We asked him to explain, though, and this was his answer: “I want to be positive because there’s enough negativity in the world… we just need more light. Believe it or not… I might be the nicest interaction that a student has in their day.” We’re proud and grateful to know that in a scenario that could easily be impersonal (learning virtually by computer), we have a teacher who intentionally tries to bring positivity to every student he interacts with. His office neighbor, Penny Tharp, offered some insight. “You can hear him talking to the students all day… and it doesn’t matter what kind of student they are… he talks to them all with the same encouragement and positivity,” she said. Penny continued, “That’s why I love to listen to him teach.” We’ll end with Mr. Quillen’s response as to why his position is so rewarding to him. “There are a few of my students who have life situations that wouldn’t allow them to get an education otherwise… and I know that they are,” he said. Sometimes you see a person pouring their whole heart into their work and you just think they should be celebrated. This is an example of that. Thank you, Mr. Quillen, for being a shining example of how we strive to provide every Musketeer with our very best effort. You are certainly the perfect example of that. #BelieveInGC
10 days ago, Greenup County School District
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These middle school students are having a blast in their drama class! We won't spoil the spooky secrets in case you plan on going to see their production, but we had to show off how the arts draw out so much learning! Students are engaged as they read their scripts, building confidence as they prepare to be in front of a crowd, and learning team work as they make all the "moving parts" of a production come to life! And now for the bonus! Mr. Pack asked us to come help them film a commercial for their production, so we gave the whole class a crash course on camera and editing skills. That's right... these students are now making their own commercials!! We're seeing student involvement increase across the district, and we love seeing our students take a role in telling our story!! Good luck on your upcoming production, Musketeers!! #BelieveInGC
13 days ago, Greenup County School District
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We were invited to visit Nurse Hunt and Nurse Stiltner's students this morning, and they did not disappoint! These medical science students are turning pumpkins into patients to learn all about what's ailing them — and how to treat them! They are having a blast decorating their pumpkins and are learning a lot! Some of their "finished" pumpkins are not for the squeamish, so we thought a healthy one was best to show off! We're not all cut out for the medical field, but these students sure seem to be! Great job, Musketeers! #BelieveInGC
18 days ago, Greenup County School District
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Don't miss our Safety and Social Media Symposium this Thursday!! A free dinner will be provided from 5:00-6:00, followed by presentations by experts on keeping our students safe in this digital age! Reserve your seat with this link! ⬇️ https://forms.gle/UecPrPRwpn6S7uvR9 Oct 17 @ Greenup County High School Cafeteria *Optional* free dinner from 5:00-6:00 PM Speakers from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Resources Provided FBI Agent Marjoe Jennings Experts on Internet Safety #BelieveInGC
19 days ago, Greenup County School District
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This week highlights one of Argillite Elementary's yearly traditions — an arial photo with everyone forming a pink ribbon! We love how this yearly project clearly teaches students the importance of helping and caring for others! #BelieveInGC
20 days ago, Greenup County School District
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How many teenagers in 2024 do you think could successfully take a chicken from farm to table? We don’t think this valuable knowledge is very common anymore, which makes us all the more proud of Ms. Davis and her agriculture students. They recently completed their yearly project of processing poultry. These students would impress anyone. They learn how to care for animals, appreciate agriculture, and respect everything that could potentially make its way to their tables. You commonly hear them say things like, “it’s made me appreciate food more,” “I won’t be wasting food anymore,” and, “I have a deeper respect for animals now.” While this process can bring about a variety of emotions, no one can deny that being directly involved in the farm-to-table process brings a deeper respect for living things than you can ever gain from simply visiting a grocery store. It’s worth noting that students understood that they could participate as much or as little as they were comfortable with. Congratulations to our agriculture students for carrying on a set of skills and knowledge that are quickly disappearing from the average household. Their understanding of agricultural science is far beyond that of the average student, and they now possess an invaluable skill they’ll have for life. Thank you, Ms. Davis, for your tremendous dedication to our agriculture students! #BelieveInGC
26 days ago, Greenup County School District
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Many of you may already be familiar with Tyson Sammons, but we’re going to give you some insight that’s more important than any of his athletic achievements. After talking to Tyson, it is apparent that he truly pours his heart into everything he does without any hope of recognition. If you’ve ever talked to Tyson, it’ll come as no surprise that he acts nervous and reluctant to take a picture or talk about himself. It’s no act. The young man just doesn’t relish in attention. It’s one of his many endearing qualities. After seeing the tremendous buzz about Tyson, getting compared to GC athletic legends like Jim Dunaway and Don Gullett, we wanted to dig deeper into this energizing player. We asked Tyson how he felt about all the attention he’s been getting, and he replied, “it’s enough,” with a humble half smile as he looked to the floor. When we asked him what he meant by that, he replied, “I just wish my teammates got more… the football team is 6 and 1, not me.” We reminded Tyson that we’ve never featured him individually aside from congratulating him for last year’s EKC Player of the Year award. “I appreciate that,” he said. We told Tyson that we wanted to disregard his stats and acknowledgements – that his most impressive athletic achievement in our eyes is that you *never* see him on the field not giving 100%. Win or lose, you never see #2 and think, “why did he let his foot off the gas on that play?” So we asked Tyson where that intense drive and hustle comes from. “Just watch Rocky IV,” he said jokingly – “I don’t know how to explain it.” Tyson pondered for a moment and continued, “Pouring your heart into it… that’s what I call it.” We continued to press, asking how he gets it or where it comes from. “In the Bible, it says you should work for people like you're working for God… I look at school and football like my job… so I pour my heart into it,” Tyson explained. Everyone will tell you that he does indeed pour his heart into everything. Feedback from staff in regards to Tyson includes, “one of the nicest kids you’ll ever meet… couldn’t ask for a better kid… respectful to everybody… really good student.” In fact, Tyson is known for rallying students together to be a cheer section for other sports. Wanting to respect Tyson’s humility, we kept the talk brief and ended by asking him if he had any message for our Musketeer family. Here is his reply: “I just want to say thank you. 5 years ago they were different ball games… the fans, attendance, and excitement. It just feels great to have a community behind us, and it makes it a completely different experience. I want GC to be like the other great programs you see out there… the community gives their support, win or lose.” We asked if he had anything to say about his team. “There’s nothing I can do without everyone else,” he replied. Help us congratulate Tyson Sammons for being a great example of “pouring your heart into” whatever you do. It’s not only the touchdowns that excites all of us in Green and Gold – it’s the unbelievable grit and determination. Most importantly, we’re proud of Tyson for putting others before himself, and can’t wait to see how he makes the world a better place with that mentality. Great job, Musketeer. #BelieveInGC
27 days ago, Greenup County School District
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This is Mr. Marcus, a new Instructional Assistant here at GC. He was tired on Thursday – yet he took the previous day off work. We were amazed when we found out why and thought you’d like to know as well. Mr. Marcus’ father is in the shipping/logistics business and has a lot of insight into the devastation some towns have experienced from flooding. Understanding the severity of the conditions around Asheville, North Carolina, the two decided to take action. Mr. Marcus loaded up the back of his pickup truck with supplies they purchased themselves. He requested Tuesday off and left as soon as he got off of work. He and his father arrived at a small town just outside of Asheville, and spent Wednesday delivering supplies using 4-wheelers and side-by-sides to the folks who “knew where it all needed to go”. He reports that their biggest need is baby food and formula, and that fresh water wasn’t a big need. Mr. Marcus left late on Wednesday and drove all night to show up to work yesterday, where he supervised students participating in Old Fashioned Days. It just goes to show what big-hearted people we have serving our students. With that said, you may be interested in who this new Musketeer is and how he arrived at GC. Mr. Marcus is working on his teaching degree, and called GC at the guidance of his college. When we learned about him we were honored and excited to be a part of his journey, offering him a position as an instructional assistant. Mr. Marcus is a combat veteran who served in Afghanistan and planned on being a career military man. Multiple service-related injuries and surgeries required him to make a new plan for his life. In trying to answer the question “What’s next?”, Mr. Marcus reflected on his life. He had a rocky childhood and was removed from his home as a teenager, which led him to not being a great student. At some point, Mr. Marcus decided to take charge of his life and create a future that was positive. “That’s the reason I want to be a teacher,” Mr. Marcus said, explaining that he wants to help young people who have similar situations. Mr. Marcus continued, “I always wanted to be a teacher… I guess I just thought I wasn’t smart enough.” Then one day he had a realization. “I decided there’s no reason I can’t… I’ve never not been able to accomplish something when I put everything into it… and I’ll be able to really help others,” he said. We’re proud of Mr. Marcus for all of the reasons we described and are excited for him to complete his teaching degree while working as an instructional assistant here at GC. As he has reminded us, let’s all keep our eyes open to how we can help our fellow neighbors in need. Great job, sir. #BelieveInGC
about 1 month ago, Greenup County School District
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Just a quick moment to brag on a student who serves as a great example of the good we’re seeing in new classes across GC! This is Isaiah, and he’s taking a multimedia class. Technically, they are learning how to take professional photos, videos, and more. Truthfully, though, these students are learning how to expand their horizons with new skills, think like entrepreneurs, and work with others as a team. Today, Isaiah was tasked with getting footage of our students at Old Fashioned Days. It's an opportunity to uplift our students who are participating. Not only did he do that, he even came to us beforehand to ask for last minute tips and guidance. He really did a great job today. Most importantly, it’s great to see our students taking initiative! Every day they get the opportunity to experience new things that they wouldn’t have otherwise, and we’re seeing the impact it has on them. Whether it be media, welding, or phlebotomy… our students are learning that this world has a whole lot to offer. We’re so proud of moments like this when we see them excited to put their learning to use while serving others. Great job today, Isaiah! #BelieveInGC
about 1 month ago, Greenup County School District
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Here's what's going on this week here at GC! Many student groups (band, choir, JROTC, etc.) will be appearing and performing at Old Fashioned Days on Thursday... make sure to ask your student if they will be participating! #BelieveInGC
about 1 month ago, Greenup County School District
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Tomorrow GCSD will begin with a 2-hour delay. This allows for safer travel on roads that may still have tree limbs, or for those driving alternate routes. We know it has been a very tough weekend for many families. Many of our staff have faced similar situations but have gone above and beyond to prepare for a return to learning. Our drivers checked routes for safety today. The food service, custodial, maintenance, and instructional staff are ready for your return. Don't forget to check with FRYSC staff about any needs due to the storms. They have great contacts to assist you with both loss and basic needs. A big thank you to the road crews and utility workers at the local and state levels who have done a tremendous job this weekend so that so many can return to normalcy. We plan to greet our Musketeers in the morning with a warm meal, electricity, fresh water, and a smile. All evening activities will remain as scheduled and our upcoming long weekend is still on the calendar. Let's have a great week! #BelieveInGC
about 1 month ago, Traysea Moresea
2 Hour Delay
Greenup Schools will have NTI tomorrow September 27, 2024. Safety is the top concern when making these difficult decisions. Up to 60 mph wind gusts are projected from 10 AM to 5 PM which impacts the time that students would be in school as well as when buses and student drivers are typically on the roads. As you know many of our students are on lengthy bus rides and those are top-heavy. Trees down and flash flooding are also a concern for tomorrow, which could leave students unable to get home. Our brown bag program will come home today instead of tomorrow. The teachers have worked to make the NTI assignments reasonable based on the short notice given today. In full transparency, I did not predict NTI being utilized in September. A voice call home will occur around 5 PM so that those who are working during the day will receive the call at an appropriate time. As for the district football game, we have spent time considering it as well. According to the predicted weather, the storm has a break and calms just as the game is set to kick off. This game is one of the top matchups in the state tomorrow night so a reschedule is very difficult. Our best time frame to hold this game is to keep it as scheduled. We realize this is not optimal, but if you do not wish to brave the conditions, it will be live-streamed on MyTown TV. If you are feeling #FarmStrong grab your boots and coat and support your Musketeers! Stay safe everyone and pray for our friends along the path of this storm, especially Florida. #BelieveInGC - Supt. Moresea
about 1 month ago, Traysea Moresea
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While this may look like a postcard, you are looking at a student of ours whose story we’re excited to share. Meet Noah, a sophomore here at GC. His story is that of belonging and following his passion. Here at GC, we love to celebrate our students. Last year, we filled the walls of the GCHS “gravel pit” with pictures of our students. We figured there’s no better artwork than snapshots showing how awesome our students are. A picture of Noah riding his horse in the Spirit Night parade is one of those pictures. A light hearted back-and-forth joke started between Noah and our “camera guy”. He would tell Noah, “Hey I know you… you’re famous!” Noah would respond, “Do you recognize me… I’m the guy from the picture!” At some point, we realized that the photo was truly important to Noah as he started to ask us if we would be taking his picture again in this year’s parade. We ended up asking Noah, “you’ve asked about your picture being taken a few times now… what does that photo mean to you?” His response turned out to be an amazing one. “That picture is something that I’m proud of… I’m proud to show younger students what all they can do here and show them that you can be proud of what you do,” Noah said. He continued, “For me it’s agriculture, but it goes for anything a kid wants to do.” We agree, and we’re proud of our students for following their passions. When we asked Noah if he knew that we’re proud of him, his response gave us a chuckle. “I know you’re proud of us… if you weren’t you wouldn’t have hung all those pictures up.” He continued, “it means a lot that GC shows off what everybody does and wants to get it out there.” It turns out that “what Noah does” is quite impressive. He’s become so involved in promoting agriculture throughout GC that he took it upon himself to bring in the horses used for the “pony rides” at this year’s Spirit Night. If any of your youngsters enjoyed a horse ride, you can thank Noah. His agriculture teacher, Carrie Davis, bragged on Noah extensively. “He has tremendous potential…he’s the kind of kid that’ll jump in and help out with anything...and his knowledge of livestock is amazing,” she said. While we could go on and on, the important thing here is seeing that our students feel like they belong and that they can find a path that allows them to tap into what they’re passionate about. We believe that helping them do so makes for happier and more successful students in every way. Great job, Noah, on making the most out of your opportunities and getting involved in what you’re passionate about. We are proud of you, and can’t wait to see your continued accomplishments. P.S. He has already informed us of his next goal – to write a children's book about a horse that he rescued, illustrated by his classmates in Mr. Mosier’s art class. #BelieveInGC
about 1 month ago, Greenup County School District
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People are good, and these two young men are shining examples of that. Meet “Tater” and Jaden. Tater’s real name is Kayden, but he likes to go by Tater, and that’s what we all know him as. These two have been best friends since preschool, and their friendship will leave your heart full. Jaden, in the wheelchair pictured right, hasn’t always had to use a wheelchair. In 3rd grade, Jaden was walking around the playground when his legs gave out from under him. Suffice it to say, his medical condition required him to use a wheelchair from that day forward. Before that, though, Tater and Jaden played just like any other kids. We asked Tater (pictured left) how that day changed things for them. Tater’s reply warmed our hearts. “It was a bummer at first because he couldn’t do things the same way he used to… but it doesn’t change anything… he’s the same person, wheelchair or not,” Tater said. The two went on to explain how Jaden “makes it work” and that they still play football, basketball, baseball, and anything else they did before. When asked how that made him feel to hear, Jaden replied, “It feels good… people may think they can’t hang out with somebody in a wheelchair, but you can.” The two friends went on to explain that it goes beyond a wheelchair and that you can find great friends with all kinds of differences. “People talk and look different, but that doesn’t matter,’ Tater said. The two even mentioned friends with autism. “They are funny and nice,” Jaden said. Tater added, “It’s fun to be able to hang out with them and make them smile and laugh.” One of the greatest perks of working in schools is that they often remind us of the good in the world. From Jaden’s unbreakable “can do” spirit to Tater’s “doesn’t change a thing” loyalty, these two young men are remarkable. It makes us proud to know that Jaden is living his best life here at GC. His mother, Samantha, added, “He loves school… it’s his thing.” She continued, “The staff loves him, and he respects them… he gets a lot of support.” Please help us applaud these two Musketeers for sharing wisdom that transcends age. Hearts like theirs are what make the world a better place, and we couldn’t be more proud of them. #BelieveInGC
about 2 months ago, Greenup County School District
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Here's a glimpse into a very special moment! On Friday, countless Wurtland Middle School students completed a mile walk for mental health awareness. Prior to the walk, students had several learning experiences on "being there" and checking on each other... then took a pledge that they would continue to do so. Great job students, and thank you to the staff who made these important moments possible. #BelieveInGC
about 2 months ago, Greenup County School District
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Here is this week's schedule!! Don't forget that Spirit Night is this Thursday, with the parade starting at 5pm! #BelieveInGC
about 2 months ago, Greenup County School District
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A cool and foggy morning couldn't dull these young ladies' shine!! The girls soccer team enjoyed a big 7-0 victory on Monday night in Paintsville! How about we offer them some encouragement as they prepare for two more matches this week!! Let's go, Musketeers!! #BelieveInGC
about 2 months ago, Greenup County School District
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GC families: Chief Kearns addresses the concerns of safety in schools. Below, you will find a link to his statement on Facebook. https://fb.watch/uxL-F4AGUI/ After investigation, our officers found that no threats were made within or toward any Greenup County school at all. Rather, students shared screenshots from social media that originated from other areas. These screenshots were circulated by students and mistaken as being local. We wanted to share this information with you. We are grateful to Chief Kearns and our officers for being diligent about safety. #BelieveInGC
about 2 months ago, Greenup County School District
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Coach Ward asked us to help him invite all students grades 7-12 to attend an informative meeting about powerlifting! Coach Ward is very passionate about powerlifting and says that it’s great for students who want to grow in functional and usable strength! He also said that it’s great for students who don’t play sports and are looking for the camaraderie you get from extracurriculars! When we asked Coach Ward what powerlifting can teach someone, here’s what he had to say. “Powerlifting teaches you to push past limits. It helps you learn that you’re capable of more than you realized. It also teaches you the value of technique – you don’t have to be the biggest or strongest. Technique goes a long way!” If your student would like to learn more, we encourage you to attend this informative meeting that he anticipates will be 30 minutes or less! The meeting is Monday, September 16 at 3:30 in the high school library. #BelieveInGC
about 2 months ago, Greenup County School District
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