
Capping off the holiday season on a high “note!” Congratulations to these GCMS musicians on being selected for All-District Orchestra!


Record breaking KMEA All State Choir results this year! Congratulations to these 13 students selected through the audition process to perform at the Kentucky Center for the Arts in February.


A community Christmas is coming together on the Square as GCHS art students give life to the Leitchfield Parks & Rec vision for these festive scenes. Special thanks to The Storehouse, participating businesses, friends of art, and bus driver Bruce Akridge.





Congratulations to Wilkey's' Amanda Brown, who received the 2021 Education Award from the Chamber of Commerce



Congratulations to GCHS FCCLA on a successful Leadership and National Conference experience in DC, meeting with KY officials and all students placing in the Top 15 in their respective competitive categories.


One survey, three options. Based on previous feedback, the Calendar Committee has three calendars to choose from for the 2022-23 school year recommendation. Make your selection at https://bit.ly/3nnH2oN by Nov. 29.


Growing our own! The Tech Center kicked off Apprenticeship Week with Signing Day for our Education Technician track. Congratulations to Ashley Dotson, Leanne Riggs, and Jadyn Forsyth on making this important decision for your future and for our future students!





A first-ever GCHS event brought out more than 60 families to complete the FAFSA, one of the most important steps to pay for college. Reps from colleges and universities, military branches, & local businesses also attended. See story: https://bit.ly/3qbRLof

The Clarkson FRC recently celebrated “Lights on After School,” with district, school and community partners. The event is part of a nationwide event recognizing the importance of after-school programs.


Tech Center machining teacher, Michael Critchelow made quick work of a difficult, costly flagpole repair at Veterans Memorial Park. In return, American Legion Post 81 presented GCTC with an unexpected and generous donation. Here’s to community partnerships!


It’s time to start planning for the 2022-23 School Year. Please give us your input into the upcoming School Calendar by taking this very brief survey https://bit.ly/CalendarSurvey23. Responses requested by Nov. 8.


Great day for GCHS Marching Band, qualifying for KMEA State Semi-finals!! They will perform next Saturday at 11:15 ET at Bourbon County High School.





Congratulations to Grayson County Middle School, which has placed in the top 30% of KY middle schools to be named in the first-ever “Best Middle School” rankings by U.S. News & World Report.


It’s Home Show weekend! The GCHS Marching Cougars will host 20 bands for this annual favorite in an evening of musical and visual thrills. Admission $10, children 5 and under are free. Complete itinerary at https://kyband.com/event/grayson-county/


Be a “Safety Star!” Join us in taking the KY Center for School Safety
Pledge to be kind, respectful, and support others, while following school safety rules to keep our students and staff safe. Help us pass 1,000 and turn GC green. Take the pledge at https://bit.ly/2Xbq0A3


GCMS welcomed back Cougar alum Rep Samara Heavrin today as Principal for a Day. The experience is part of an initiative by KASA (KY Association of School Administrators, designed to give legislators a first-hand look at the great things happening in Kentucky schools every day. We appreciate Rep. Heavrin’s support of GCS!





Congratulations to Career and Technical Education (CTE) Students of the Month Hollie Hagan, August and Keegan Sharp, September.



Congratulations to GCMS Band Director Angela Nash, selected KMEA District 4 Middle School Teacher of the Year! Nash also serves as Asst. Marching Band Director and Jazz Band Director at GCHS.


GCS will continue to require universal masking for all students, staff, and visitors inside our school buildings unless otherwise exempt (ex: cannot wear a mask due to disability), regardless of vaccination status. Masks remain required on school buses as well. Full message at https://bit.ly/2YWyNqe


Congratulations to English teacher and Dual Credit Coordinator Gail McCrady, on passing the WKU Doctoral Qualifying Exam. Story at: https://bit.ly/2WHjSiq
