GCSSD will be offering COVID-19 tests at school for grades 5-12.
Testing will only be done with parent permission and in the following circumstances:
• For those who visit the nurse with COVID-like symptoms according to the Tennessee Department of Health (TDOH) School Decision Support Algorithm.
• For those who need a test to return to school early from quarantine (day 5 and after, return on day 8, if no symptoms)
• For those who require testing for school travel or athletics.
Students tested at school must have a signed parental consent for permission to test.
The tests done at school only test for COVID-19 and do not exclude other illnesses, so a health care providers evaluation will be needed for symptomatic students. Tests are not 100% accurate and false negatives and positives can occur. Symptomatic students will be given a rapid test first and if negative a 30-minute PCR.
Link for consent: https://5il.co/ycrr
Link for Privacy Notice: https://5il.co/ycs4
Many times young people feel nervous and uncomfortable; but, how do parents know when their child is suffering from anxiety that requires professional help? Join us on Zoom as we discuss the topic of teens and anxiety.
Monday, Sept. 13 @ 6:00 pm
Allicia Ladd, Mental Health Coordinator at GCSSD
Click here to sign up: https://forms.gle/rWhwucw21YZyvRms7
(You will be emailed a link to the event. Please check your Spam folder.)
Tickets can be purchased for Friday night's football game at Martin Westview at www.TicketSpicket.com. You must purchase a digital ticket.
Today is the last day to get a yearbook for $65. Order yours today: https://yearbookforever.com/schools/gibson_county_high_school_buy_yearbook_7352
Juniors, vote for homecoming here:
https://forms.gle/HJT1eYpyBWRQ5Frm8
Click the link below to view the number of new positive COVID-19 cases amongst students and staff for the week of 8/23/21-8/29/21. Students and staff listed as positive does not necessarily indicate they contracted COVID-19 at the school building. Link: https://5il.co/y7cg
Attention All Seniors!
Scan the code below to take an important survey. All seniors must complete.
Tomorrow’s football game at Stewart County has been cancelled. The Pioneers will be back in action next week at Martin Westview.
From GCHS: Seniors met with a Jostens rep today & received a packet to order graduation materials. If your senior was absent, they can pick up a packet in the office when he/she returns.
Orders can also be made & paid online on the Jostens website. Scroll to Graduation & "Shop" on the left. https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1041439/Gibson-County-High-School/
In-person orders can be made by seniors next Thurs., 9/2, during lunch. A $60 deposit can be paid, or you can pay payments via JPAY. See the packet for more info., or call 901-682-1802 with any questions.
The GCSSD COVID Operating Guide has been updated with new guidance from the TN Department of Health on 'Releasing Cases and Contacts from Isolation and Quarantine'. Please click the link below to view the full Operating Guide.
Link to GCSSD COVID Operating Guide: https://5il.co/i86m
Check out the new Innovative High School Grant! See flyer for details.
Click the link below to view the number of new positive COVID-19 cases amongst students and staff for the week of 8/16/21-8/22/21. Students and staff listed as positive does not necessarily indicate they contracted COVID-19 at the school building. Link: https://5il.co/xoch
Click the link below to view the number of new positive COVID-19 cases amongst students and staff for the week of 8/9/21-8/15/21. Students and staff listed as positive does not necessarily indicate they contracted COVID-19 at the school building. Link: https://5il.co/x9mv
Reminder:
If a student is required to take either prescription or non-prescription medication during school hours, the medication has to be left in the nurse's office. Please contact Melinda Wylie with any questions.
Does your child need mental health services but your insurance doesn't cover it or you don't have insurance? Check out this resource from the TN Dept of Health.
The football team will be playing Friday night in the Jamboree at Dyersburg High School at approx. 8:30. Admission is $8.
GCHS Parents & Guardians,
Two proofs of your permanent residency must be submitted every school year. These can be current utility bills, cable bills, residential leases, mortgage documents, automobile registration, etc. They must be dated within 30 days before the first day of school. These can be submitted via email to toddk@gcssd.org or dropped off in the main office labeled with your children’s names. If you send originals with your student, we can make copies. Thank you for your timely attention to this matter, and thanks to those that have already completed this!
UTM is offering FREE ACT Prep for all upcoming juniors & seniors via virtual workshops, mastery classes, & "office hours." Get more info. & register here: https://www.utm.edu/departments/nondegree/courses/children/actprep.php?mc_cid=e9a42983bd&mc_eid=502f6811d6
Mental and emotional health are critical for student success. By building and maintaining school mental health supports and services, GCSSD wants to enable our students to achieve their full potential. We would like to know what areas of concern that parents have regarding their students’ mental health; therefore, we are asking for 8th-12th grade parents to complete this short anonymous survey so that we may plan to serve our students in the best way possible.
link to survey: https://forms.gle/ZyRCd4qJgZ5HLp2h7
This Thursday at 6:30PM the Gibson County Special School District will be having their monthly board meeting. The board has added COVID protocols to the agenda to discuss. There will be a opportunity for public comment at the beginning of the meeting. The meeting will take place in the GCHS auditorium. The board is also seeking parent input on mask requirements. Please take a moment to give us your feedback by clicking the link below. Survey will close Thursday, August 12 at noon.
Link to survey: https://forms.gle/dH3DSi6GGJmZRAtU6
