News & Notes
GCS on Normal Schedule Wednesday; No Buses on Icy Roads- Jan. 15
Greenville County Schools will operate on a normal schedule tomorrow, Wednesday, January 15, 2025. On Tuesday afternoon, the District’s ICE (Inclement Conditions Evaluation) Team reevaluated the most troublesome roads and areas. While we continue to see improvements, some roads are still impacted by ice. Buses will not run on specific icy roads that remain impassable, and for students whose routes are affected, families will be notified directly by the Transportation Department. We encourage everyone to continue to use caution when traveling, particularly on bridges and shady roads. | GCS Jan. 15 Announcement
MLK Holiday, No School- Jan. 20
Schools and offices are closed Monday, January 20, for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
GCS on Normal Schedule Tuesday; No Buses on Icy Roads- Jan. 14
Greenville County Schools will operate on a normal schedule tomorrow, Tuesday, January 14, 2025. This afternoon, the District’s ICE (Inclement Conditions Evaluation) Team reevaluated the most troublesome roads and areas that were identified yesterday and confirmed the number of roads impacted by ice have improved. Buses will not run on specific icy roads that remain impassable, and for students whose routes are impacted, families will be notified directly by the Transportation Department. We encourage everyone to continue to use caution when traveling, particularly on bridges and shady roads. View announcement online at the GCS website. | GCS Jan. 14 Announcement
PTA Meeting, Family Fitness, and Reading Roundup Postponed
All evening events for Monday, January, 13th are postponed. This includes the PTA Meeting at 5:00 PM, Family Fitness at 5:30 PM, and the Reading Roundup at 6:00 PM. As soon as a new date is scheduled, we will update our Tigerville families.
Tigerville Times- January Edition
Check out what is happening in our school in January. Read the January edition of the Tigerville Times. | Tigerville Times- January Edition
GCS Weather-Related Closing Procedures
During this time of year, our area can experience a wide range of weather conditions. Please know that the safety of students and staff is always our primary concern when making any weather-related decisions.
To ensure you’re getting the latest information, sign up for a Parent Backpack account and confirm your child’s school has the most up-to-date contact information for you.
Learn more about the district’s weather-related closing procedures at the GCS website. | GCS Weather-Related Closing Procedures
PTA Reflections Contest
Our Tigerville PTA is sponsoring our local Reflections Program as a part of the National Reflections Program. Encourage your child to showcase their creativity and talent through the 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐓𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦! This year’s entries are due 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡. Please read all rules and guidelines on entry form. | Tigerville PTA Reflections Program Submissions Form
The contest is open to grades K-5, plus an Accessible Arts* division for all grades.
Categories Include:
- Dance Choreography
- Film Production
- Literature
- Music Composition
- Photography
- Visual Arts
Students who receive the 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 at Tigerville will move on to compete at the district and state level! Let’s celebrate our students’ imagination and creativity. For questions or more details on how to participate, reach out to the reflections committee. | Reflections Committee Contact
GCS Releases 2026-27 Calendar
Greenville County Schools has released the 2026-27 student calendar. Students will start the school year on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The last day of school will be Thursday, May 27, 2027. As a reminder, GCS releases calendars two school years in advance so families and staff can plan ahead. The 2025-26 student calendar for the upcoming school year was released in January 2024. Please visist the GCS wesbite for complete details. | GCS 2026-27 Calendar Release
Reading All Stars- January 13- February 14
This Spring, the Greenville Drive and Michelin N.A. proudly present the 17th Annual Reading All-Stars Challenge. The Reading All-Stars Program is a reading incentive program for any Kindergarten – 8th grade student aimed at promoting reading and academic success across the Upstate.
Entering your child in the Reading All-Stars reading challenge is EASY! To complete the program, Elementary Students must read 5 reading-level appropriate books in the 5-week time period (Monday, January 13 – Friday, February 14). Print and complete the reading log. Then, return it no later than February 14, 2025. | Greenville Drive Reading All-Stars Form
Tigerville Ranked #5 in South Carolina Elementary Schools
Let's celebrate Tigerville! According to 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Elementary Schools Rankings, Tigerville Elementary is ranked #5 in South Carolina Elementary Schools and #2 in Greenville County Schools Elementary Schools. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation, and how well they prepare their students for high school. Thank you Tigerville staff and families for investing in the lives of Tigerville students.
Special Education Parent Academy
Parents are invited to attend the Parent Academy on January 24, 2025, at MT Anderson from 1:00-2:30 p.m. This workshop supports families in navigating special education, covering topics like the IEP process, evaluations and available resources. Connect with other parents and get your questions answered. Don’t miss this opportunity! | Parent Academy Registration
GCS Cell Phone Policy Updates
Due to a legislative action by the South Carolina General Assembly, the South Carolina State Board of Education passed a new cell phone policy for school districts across the state, which goes into effect after Winter Break, starting January 7, 2025. School districts must adopt this policy pertaining to personal electronic devices. At the December meeting, the Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees approved an updated policy to comply with the state requirement. Please visit the GCS website for complete details. | GCS Cell Phone Policy Updates
Kindergarten and First Grade Registration
Early Bird Registration for the 2025-26 school year will be open December 2-6, 2024. Registration will continue beyond these dates. Children who will be five years old on or before September 1 of the current year must enroll in public or private kindergarten unless the parent or legal guardian signs a waiver Any child who will be six years old on or before September 1 of the current year must enroll in first grade. Students who are currently enrolled in a GCS 4K or 5K program do not need to register. Please see the GCS website for th form and full details. | GCS Kindergarten and First Grade Registration
4K Applications Accepted December 2, 2024-January 31, 2025
A limited number of spaces are available at specific locations. Four-year kindergarten classrooms are offered at various elementary schools and six child development centers across Greenville County. Children selected for 4K programs must demonstrate academic/developmental needs and/or risk factors such as low family income and low parent education level. Your child must turn four years old on or before September 1, 2025 to be considered for the 2025-26 school year and must have applied through Parent Backpack on the GCS website. Please note: completing the application does not guarantee enrollment in Greenville County Schools 4K program. Parents will be notified of application status by March 1, 2025. Please visit the GCS website for complete details. | GCS 4K Registration
Rent the Rock!
We are excited to announce that the Tigerville Spirit Rock is available for rent to celebrate your child and support Tigerville Elementary School. The Tigerville Spirit Rock is now available for sign ups. The Rock is a perfect way to send one of Tigerville’s students or staff a “Happy Birthday”. The Rock is also a Tigerville fundraiser, so all funds generated will be used to pay for school programs & improvements. The cost is $10 per day & you will have the Rock for 24 hours (5pm-5pm). There will be no refunds for weather or school closure. Please see the Tigerville Spirit Rock Guidelines for complete details regarding payment. Please call the Tigerville office at 864-355-4600 to reserve the Tigerville Spirit Rock. Have fun & be creative! Thank you for supporting Tigerville Elementary School! | Tigerville Spirit Rock Guidelines
2024-25 Tigerville Spirit Days
All students are invited to participate in spirit days. These are fund dress-up day to add fun to our learning. These days are sprinkled through out the school year. | TES 2024-25 Spirit Days
See Something. Say Something.
The District is committed to fostering an environment that both promotes learning and prevents disruptions in the educational process. Accordingly, the District prohibits all forms of bullying, discrimination, harassment or intimidation. To learn about the district's policy for bullying and the See something. Say Something. Campaign, please visit the GCS website. | See Something. Say Something.