There will be NO ice cream sales tomorrow, April 11 due to the Read-A-Thon. Ice cream sales will resume THURSDAY, April 17 due to the early dismissal on Friday.
This year for Disabilities Awareness Week, we are holding a bulletin board contest! Head to our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ghentelementary) to vote for your favorite! 1 Like = 1 Vote!
Read-A-Thon papers were sent home the Friday before spring break. Please review the flyer for the requirements.
The Read-A-Thon is this Friday, April 11. Pledge money is due ASAP.
We can't wait for Friday!
🌟 Exciting news, Raleigh County families! 🌟
Kindergarten applications for the 2025–2026 school year are now OPEN! 🎉
If your child turns five before July 1, 2025, they can join the adventure! 🚌📚✨
🗓️ Kindergarten Registration Day:
📍 At your child’s home school
🕘 May 9, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📲 Ready to register? Click here: https://raleigh.jotform.com/250024871797867
Let’s get your little learner ready for a great start! 💛 #RaleighCountySchools #KindergartenReady
📣 Attention, Raleigh County Families!
📅 The Pre-K Application Window opens Monday, April 7, 2025!
🎉 If your child turns 4 years old before July 1, 2025, they’re eligible for Pre-K during the 2025–2026 school year.
🗓️ The first placement window runs from April 7 to April 21, so don’t wait!
📲 Register here: https://raleigh.jotform.com/243644948787881
Let’s get your little one ready for a great start! 💛📚 #RaleighCountySchools #PreKEnrollment #EarlyLearning
Bus 267 is loading at GES now!
Busses 258 and 233 are loading at GES now.
Bus 503 is picking up the students a little EARLIER than usual. They are combining runs. Be on the lookout for the bus! They are loading at GES now.
Busses 219, 248, and 212 are ON TIME from GES. We will update you with the other busses soon.
Due to major traffic in the Shady Spring area, busses are running late for the middle school run. This could cause our elementary busses to run late as well. We will let you more when we know more.
Tomorrow (Friday) is the last day for Jump Rope for Heart donations!
There will be no ice cream sales tomorrow (Friday, March 28) due to Spring Parties! Ice cream sales will resume the Friday after spring break!
The GES Reading Fair is TOMORROW! Project set up will be from 8:10-8:40 AM in the gym. Parents are welcome to help set up. We're excited to see everyone's projects!
This Thursday, March 27, is the LAST DAY to order Spring Pictures! The photo company will not accept orders after this date. Please contact the GES office with any questions.
Raleigh County Schools would like to congratulate our newest National Board Certified Teachers. We are proud of you and appreciate the work you do each and every day for our students.
GLOW PARTY INFORMATION:
Friday, March 21 from 6-8pm
Ghent Elementary Students and Families
All students get a FREE glow stick with their FREE admission!
Parents are welcome to stay or can drop off their students. If you are dropping off your student, you must sign them IN and OUT at the 1st set of gym doors.
Don't worry about feeding your kids dinner! We have concessions available!
Pizza: $2
Drinks: $1
Chips: $1
Candy: $1
Kids Pack Combo: $3
Large Combo: $5
Souvenirs to make the party GLOW will range from 50 cents to $4.
See you there!
Tomorrow (Friday, March 21) is Jump Rope for Heart! ALL STUDENTS need to have tennis shoes tomorrow!
Bus 248 has arrived and will be leaving GES within the next 5 minutes. Thank you for your patience!
Bus 248 is stuck in Odd due to trees being cut, so they will be running late this afternoon.
Don't forget that the Reading Fair is March 27! That gives you about two weeks to work on your project. We have a few display boards left in the office for sale, so if you need one, please contact us.