January 2025 Newsletter

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School Calendar Reminder

This is a friendly reminder that school will be closed on January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Additionally, due to inclement weather and snow days from January 8-10, we have made adjustments to the 2024-2025 School Calendar:

School will now be in session on February 17th and May 6th.
- There will be no e-Learning on these days.
The last day of school has been moved to May 22nd.

For details, you can view the updated 2024-2025 School Calendar here: GCCS Schools Calendar

Thank you for your understanding as we work to ensure our students have a successful school year!

Kindergarten Open House

Join us on January 23rd from 5-7 p.m. for our Kindergarten Open House! This is the perfect opportunity for you and your soon-to-be Kindergartener to tour the school, visit classrooms, and meet our dedicated staff.

5-6 PM: Last names A-M
6-7 PM: Last names N-Z

For families attending our new Pike & Charlestown schools (opening Fall 2025):

Charlestown Elementary Families (Jonathan Jennings + Pleasant Ridge): Please attend Open House Night at Pleasant Ridge Elementary.
Pike Elementary Families (Thomas Jefferson + W.E. Wilson): Please attend Open House Night at Wilson Elementary.

Note: Tours of the new Pike and Charlestown elementary schools will not be available during the Open House. However, exciting visuals of the new schools will be displayed at Wilson and Pleasant Ridge Elementary.

Kindergarten registration will open this Spring – stay tuned for more details!

We can’t wait to welcome you and your future Kindergartener to our school community!

I Have a Dream Performance Reminder

We’d like to take a moment to remind families and community members of our upcoming “I Have a Dream” performance featuring our talented second-grade students of Greater Clark County Schools. This meaningful event honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., featuring six inspirational songs and thoughtful spoken introductions that emphasize unity and his lasting legacy.

Catch a glimpse of last year’s program here and see why this event is so meaningful to our community.

Event Details:
Date: January 22, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Charlestown High School

We extend our sincere gratitude to the sponsors whose generosity has made this program possible. Their support plays a vital role in bringing this event to life for our students. We encourage you to show your appreciation by supporting these community partners:

Sponsors:

Fastsigns
Clark County Sheriff’s Office
Southeast Christian Church, Indiana Campus
First Savings Bank
German American Bank
First Harrison Bank
Volkswagen of Clarksville
Lyon’s Roofing
Greater Clark Education Foundation
Greater Clark County Schools
Elder Advisers, DBA Larry G. Weiss
Superior Veneer
Charlestown Coffee & Cream

Middle/High Preview Night

Attention incoming middle and high school families! Please mark your calendars for January 29th and join us for our 6th and 9th Grade Preview Night. This is an excellent opportunity to tour the school, meet the staff, and learn more about what to expect in the upcoming school year.

9th Grade Preview: 5:00 – 6:15 PM
6th Grade Preview: 6:30 – 7:30 PM

For families unable to attend or those wishing to tour multiple schools but are constrained by time, we encourage you to contact the schools directly to arrange a tour. We look forward to welcoming you and helping your student prepare for their next big step!

Inclement Weather Policy Reminder

Due to the recent weather, we’d like to remind families of our Inclement Weather Plan so you can be prepared should our school schedule change; you can find those plans on our website.

Ensure you are signed up to receive PowerSchool notifications, as that’s one of the main channels we use to communicate delays or eLearning days. If you still need to be signed up and would like to receive notifications, please contact your child’s school directly to be added.

Additionally, we will post information and updates on our social media, so make sure you’re following us on Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly known as Twitter). Our social media will always have the most up-to-date information.

eLearning Day Guidelines:
The Indiana Department of Education allows only three asynchronous eLearning days per school year. Asynchronous eLearning involves virtual learning with a digital sign-in sheet and assignments due by a specific deadline, but students can complete them at their discretion.

As of January 8th, all Greater Clark County Schools have used the allotted three asynchronous eLearning days. For the remainder of the school year, eLearning days will be synchronous, with live classes conducted on Google Meet.

Attendance will be recorded, and students will be marked absent if they do not attend Google Meet sessions. Teachers will communicate assignments and deadlines through Google Classroom.

We recommend that families ensure students have their Google Chromebooks available in case of inclement weather. Should your student not have their Chromebook during an eLearning day, families can access Google Classroom on other devices if needed; we encourage you to communicate with your student’s teacher directly should you have any difficulties accessing your student’s Google Classroom account.

Thank you for your attention and cooperation as we work together to keep learning on track during inclement weather.

IHSAA Hall of Fame 2025 Silver Team

We are proud to celebrate two exceptional alumni, Sara Nord (Jeffersonville High School, Class of 2000) and Kirsti Holloway (New Washington High School, Class of 2000), on their selection to the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame’s 2025 Silver Anniversary Team!

This prestigious recognition honors the top basketball players from the Class of 2000 for their outstanding achievements during their high school and college careers.

Kirsti Holloway currently serves as the head coach at New Washington High School and has been a part of the Girls’ Basketball coaching staff since 2006.
Sara Nord has dedicated her career to developing athletes as a basketball skills trainer and serves her community through her roles at Jeffersonville’s Springhill EnVision Center and Nachand Fieldhouse.

We are inspired by their accomplishments and their ongoing contributions to our community. Congratulations to Sara and Kirsti for this well-deserved honor!

The Academies Section

Students gained valuable experience through mock interviews with local business professionals. Students were expected to dress professionally, bring their resumes, and deliver an elevator speech in preparation for their upcoming career fairs. The professionals provided constructive feedback that emphasized the students’ strengths, while also identifying areas of improvement. Students appreciated the opportunity to learn from their mistakes in these no-risk scenarios, and as a result, left the interviews with a greater sense of confidence. Furthermore, some of the students requested to write personal thank you notes to their interviewer because of their profound impact!

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