Dear Raleigh County Schools Parents and Guardians,
On Monday, April 8, 2024, it is anticipated between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM that our region will experience a partial solar eclipse. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon moves between the sun and Earth, blocking all or a portion of the sun’s rays.
Medical professionals advise it is always dangerous to look directly at the sun without appropriate eye protection. Out of an abundance of caution, Raleigh County Schools (RCS) will be taking extra steps for your child’s safety.
•RCS will follow a regular schedule on Monday, April 8, 2024.
•All schools have been encouraged to share the solar eclipse viewing experience with students by utilizing television feeds or internet live streams.
•Resources and lessons about the solar eclipse are available from the West Virginia Department of Education, NASA, and other science outlets.
•School staff will advise students of the dangers of looking directly at the sun at any time, especially during the solar eclipse.
•Students will not be permitted outside for any activities other than those planned and approved by the principal during the hours of 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This includes recess, athletics, band or other outdoor after school activities.
•As students are dismissed, staff will be on hand to instruct students not to look directly at the sun and to monitor as they exit the building.
The eclipse may occur during dismissal time. RCS asks parents to reinforce the dangers of looking at the sun and to remind their children not to look directly at the sun on their way home from school on Monday, April 8, 2024.
We appreciate your understanding and support during this unique learning experience and ask that you talk with your children about the eclipse prior to school on Monday, April 8.
This Monday, April 8, is HAT & SUNGLASSES DAY at Ghent Elementary! Wear your favorite school-appropriate hat & shades for just $1! All proceeds go toward student incentives.
Jump Rope for Heart is April 12! Packets will be going home April 8, but you can get a JUMP start now! Visit heart.org/school or download the AHA Schools app to begin!
Report cards for the 3rd 9-Weeks went home today with 1st-5th graders! Please review and contact your child's teacher with any questions or concerns.
If you have students in the YMCA After School Program, please pick your students up at the 2nd set of gym doors today only! Thank you!
There will be NO ice cream sales at Ghent Elementary until after Spring Break! Ice cream sales will resume April 12.
Thank you SO MUCH for supporting our 5th Graders and their trip to Tennessee through the Egg Sale! We have SOLD OUT!
Class picture order envelopes were sent home yesterday. ***These are due March 26!*** Individual spring picture order forms have not been sent home yet.
5th Grade is selling Easter Eggs every morning from 8:10-8:40 until they run out! Eggs are filled with candy, toys, and chances to win bigger prizes! All proceeds go toward the 5th Grade trip.
*Regular Eggs: $1
*Large Eggs: $2
*Easter Buckets: $2
Read-A-Thon money deadline has been extended to Friday morning! Don't forget to wear your pajamas, bring a cozy blanket & a lot of books to read Friday!
The Ghent Elementary Run Club for grades 3-5 begins the week of March 25! See flyer on Facebook for additional information or contact the office.
We will be selling ice cream tomorrow (Thursday, 3/14) since we do not have school Friday!
DON'T FORGET! Tomorrow is spring and class picture day at GES!
Ghent Elementary: We have a new bus in rotation starting today! Bus 97 will now be Bus 503.
Ghent Elementary annual Read-A-Thon is March 22nd. Flyer and pledge sheet are coming home today, 3/11/24.
If your child will be attending a Preschool in Raleigh County next year join us on Friday, April 19, 2024, from 9:00 AM- 1:00 PM at the Raleigh County Convention Center.
Anna Callaway and Taygen Griffith represented Ghent Elementary at the 2024 Raleigh County Social Studies Fair. They won first place in their division. They will compete at the state level in April. We are so proud of your accomplishment and wish you the best of luck at the state fair.
Ghent Elementary: Bus 267 (Sub. Bus 211) is running a couple minutes behind. Please be patient as we transport your children home safely. Have a great weekend!
Just a reminder that BUS 267 will not be running this afternoon. All Bus 267 students will go to parent pick up. Parent Pick Up begins at 3:25.
This Friday, February 23, is HAT DAY at Ghent Elementary! Wear your favorite school-appropriate hat for just $1! All proceeds go toward student incentives.
