News & Announcements

Reminder: 4K Application Deadline – January 30, 2026

The Greenville County Schools 4K application window closes January 30, 2026. Please help spread the word by sharing this deadline with families and posting on your school’s social media platforms. Families can apply through Parent Backpack. Additional details are available on the GCS website under 4K Registration Information. Submitting an application does not guarantee enrollment. Placement notifications will be emailed to families by March 1.

Link: 4K Information
Contact: Stephanie Dozier, 864-452-0403

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ACCESS Testing

The ACCESS Testing Window for multi-lingual students is January 21st- March 6th.  Multi-lingual students who are served through our multi-lingual program will begin ACCESS testing on Wednesday, January 21st.  Students will complete the assessments in the following order: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. Please make note of the GCSD Electronic Device Policy.  Additionally, here is a link to SCDE Student & Parent Resources.  Questions about this assessment?  Reach out to Kirby Frair (kfrair@greenville.k12.sc.us) and Chelsea Stewart (cfstewart@greenville.k12.sc.us).  Our testing schedule is as follows:
Week of January 21st: 1st – 5th Grade Listening Assessment & Kindergarten and ALT Assessments
Week of January 26th: 1st – 5th Grade Reading and Writing Assessments & Kindergarten and ALT Assessments
Week of February 2nd: 1st – 5th Grade Speaking Assessments & Kindergarten and ALT Assessments
Week of February 9th: 1st – 5th Grade Make Up Assessments & Kindergarten and ALT Assessments

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Summit Scoop: Parent Edition

In case you missed the School Messenger or Backpack message, click on the image below to see the latest communication from Mrs. Woody!

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