March 2025 Newsletter

2025-2026 Student Registration Opens March 24th!

Attention GCCS Parents & Guardians!

Mark your calendars – registration for the 2025-2026 school year opens on Monday, March 24, 2025!

Families of current preschool through eleventh-grade students will receive Snapcode letters before March 24th, so please keep an eye on your mailbox for this important information. Your Snapcode will be required to complete the registration process. Should you have any problems with your snapcode, we are asking families to please contact: Carolyn Barton (cbarton@gccschools.com) for Elementary and Wendy Gallagher (wgallagher@gccschools.com) for Secondary. 

Secure your student’s spot and get ready for another great year at Greater Clark County Schools!

Preschool Enrollment Coming Soon!

Incoming preschool families – mark your calendars! Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year begins on April 1st at 9 AM.

 
Who Can Enroll?

Children who will be 4 years old by August 1, 2025 are eligible for our preschool program. Designed to support the whole child, our curriculum focuses on early development and ensuring kindergarten readiness.

 
Program Options & Tuition
  • Full-Day Program: $150 per week
  • Half-Day Program: $75 per full week
  • Transportation available
 
Financial Assistance

Families may qualify for a 100% tuition voucher through On My Way Pre-K (OMWPK), an Indiana state-funded program providing access to high-quality preschool for low-income families. Reduced tuition options are also available.

For more information about On My Way Pre-K, contact Kendra Needham at kendra.needham@fssa.IN.gov.
 
Special Tuition Rates for GCCS Staff

Greater Clark County Schools staff members are eligible for reduced tuition rates. For details, contact Sydney Seidl.

Learn More & Enroll

Visit our website for additional details: Preschool Information

 
Contact Us
 
We look forward to welcoming your child into the great world of Preschool!

Calendar Reminder - Spring Break, School Graduations

Happy Spring Break, Greater Clark families! Schools will be closed from March 17-21 as we take a well-deserved break.

As a reminder, adjustments have been made to the 2024-2025 school calendar:

  • May 6th will now be a makeup day due to snow days in January. School will be in session, and there will be no e-learning on this day.
  • The last day of school has been moved to May 22th.
For full details, view the updated 2024-2025 school calendar:
View Calendar

Graduation Dates
  • New Washington High School – May 24th at 10 AM
  • Charlestown High School – May 24th at 1 PM
  • Jeffersonville High School – May 25th at 1 PM

Parkwood Inclusion Fair

Families with autistic children are invited to Parkwood Elementary’s Annual Community Inclusion Fair on April 24 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
This event provides a valuable opportunity for families to connect with local organizations and businesses that embrace neuro-affirming principles and celebrate diversity. Attendees will have access to a variety of resources and enjoy an evening of community engagement and fun.

Event Highlights:
  • Neuro-affirming vendors, businesses, and organizations
  • Games and prizes
  • Food trucks
  • A celebration of neurodiversity

We look forward to welcoming families for an inclusive and supportive event that fosters connection and community.

FAFSA Reminder

The FAFSA application deadline is April 15! If you need assistance or have questions, join us at one of our remaining FAFSA Completion Workshops. Our team is here to support you and make the process as smooth as possible.

 
FAFSA Workshop Schedule

FAFSA Completion Night
📅 April 1 | ⏰ 4:00-7:00 PM
📍 CHS Media Center

FAFSA Completion Workshop
📅 April 3 | ⏰ 5:30-7:30 PM
📍 JHS Media Center

Don’t miss this opportunity to get your questions answered and receive expert guidance. Take the next step toward your educational future! If you or your student have additional questions or need assistance, please contact the counseling department at your student’s school. 

Celebrating our 2025 Administrator, Teacher, and Classified Employee of the Year

Please join us in congratulating our 2025 Greater Clark County Schools honorees:
  • Administrator of the Year: Adrienne Bach, Principal, Charlestown Middle School
  • Classified Employee of the Year: Nicole Grayson, Administrative Assistant, Charlestown High School
  • Teacher of the Year: Crystal Merrifield, River Valley Middle School
At Greater Clark County Schools, we are fortunate to have dedicated educators and staff who make a lasting impact on our students and school communities. Their hard work, commitment, and passion for education help shape the future for generations to come.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Coyle Automotive Group for their support of our educators and for providing Teacher of the Year, Crystal Merrifield, with a one-year, free vehicle lease. We also appreciate the ongoing efforts of the Greater Clark Educational Foundation, whose mission is to uplift and support our educators and school communities.

Congratulations to this year’s honorees, and thank you to all our exceptional staff members for their dedication to education!

Congratulations to the W.E. Wilson Wildcats – GCCS Elementary Boys Basketball Champions!

Join us in celebrating the W.E. Wilson Wildcats’ victory in the Greater Clark County Schools Elementary Boys Basketball Championship! Their hard work, determination, and teamwork led them to an exciting win.

We also want to recognize all the teams for their outstanding sportsmanship, athleticism, and dedication throughout the season. You made your schools proud, and put in great effort this season! 

Congratulations to the Wildcats and to all our student-athletes for a fantastic season!

Jeff High's Poptastic Popcorn Has Officially Launched!

Jeffersonville High School’s Applied Career Class has partnered with Poppin’ Flavors Gourmet Popcorn to launch its own student-created brand – JHS Poptastic Popcorn. This exciting initiative provides students with hands-on experience in marketing, sales, packaging, inventory management, and business operations.

Students are actively involved in every aspect of the brand’s development, from production to promotion. The logo was designed by Pedro Espinales as part of his Marketing Class project, and students will continue refining their entrepreneurial skills by conducting surveys, creating a “Popcorn of the Month” special, and even developing a Jeff High exclusive popcorn mix.

All proceeds from JHS Poptastic Popcorn will directly benefit the class by funding classroom supplies, field trips, and additional learning opportunities.

This initiative would not be possible without the support of Principal Pam Hall, Teacher Donna Vanhook, and Job Coach Lisa Sanders, along with the collaboration of Poppin’ Flavors Gourmet Popcorn. Their guidance has helped transform this project into a valuable real-world learning experience that equips students with essential business and career skills.

A special thank you to the Jeffersonville Mayor and Jeff High alumni for joining us at our ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebrating our incredible students with us.

Stay tuned for more updates as students continue to grow their brand and bring their creative ideas to life!

Parkwood Dual Language Immersion Informational Sessions!

Honoring the Legacy of Our Schools as We Look to the Future

As we enter the final quarter of the 2024-2025 school year, we also begin the bittersweet process of bidding farewell to several long-standing schools that have been home to generations of students.
We invite our school community to join us for special farewell events as we honor the legacy of Pleasant Ridge Elementary, W.E. Wilson Elementary, and Thomas Jefferson Elementary. These schools have played an integral role in shaping the lives of countless students, and we look forward to celebrating their rich history together.

As we eagerly anticipate the next chapter with the openings of Charlestown Elementary and Pike Elementary, we also recognize the significance of honoring the memories created within these beloved halls. As we prepare for this transition, students, families, and staff will have the opportunity to walk through their schools one last time, cherishing the moments and milestones that have defined their educational journeys.

Farewell Event Schedule:
  • Thomas Jefferson Elementary – March 26th, 5:30-7:00 PM
  • W.E. Wilson Elementary – April 2nd, 6:00-7:00 PM
  • Pleasant Ridge Elementary  “Farewell Fiesta”  May 5th, 5:30-7:00 PM
We hope you will join us in commemorating this meaningful milestone as we step forward into a bright future.

Jonathan Jenning's Leave your Mark Night

Please enjoy these photos from Jonathan Jenning’s Leave your Mark Night on March 6th. 

Join Us for Teacher Interview Day on April 3rd

Are you ready to be part of something greater? Greater Clark County Schools invites you to our Teacher Interview Day on April 3rd at 4:00 p.m. at The Fetter Center.

This event will feature multiple informational stations where attendees can learn about the exciting career opportunities available within our district. Whether you are a seasoned educator or just beginning your teaching journey, we encourage you to explore the possibilities at GCCS.

To attend, please RSVP by emailing Tricia Helton, Director of Human Resources, at phelton@gccschools.com.

We look forward to meeting you and sharing what makes Greater Clark County Schools a great place to teach and grow!

The Academies Section

Upperclassmen from all career academies attended a college and career fair, where they connected with local employers, regional universities & technical schools, workforce training providers, and branches of the armed services. Over 80 different organizations—representing all of the career-themed academies—engaged with students to explore how they could best support their future aspirations. Students valued the opportunity to ask specific questions, have direct interactions, and gather resources that helped prepare them to take their next steps. The organizations in attendance appreciated the chance to showcase their offerings, build relationships with students, and promote their brand. This mutually beneficial experience continues to grow every year and remains as one of the favorite academy-related events for students. Several of the photos below were taken by our talented photographers in the Digital Design pathway. A huge thank you to those students—Tyrone Whitten, Andrew Hampton, Liam Turk-Gagel, Touraj Williams, Nicholas Gaither—and their instructor, Mr. Kevin Daley!
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