News & Notes
2025 Greer High School Junior Senior Prom
Attention GHS Juniors and Seniors! Prom is April 12 at the Cannon Centre! To request tickets, you will need to fill out the Prom Contract & Ticket Request Form. Your ticket request form must be approved before you can purchase tickets. Ticket sales are March 31 - April 4 during all lunches for $40 each. Remember, you must be debt-free and meet attendance rules. Fill out your form ASAP and get ready for a memorable night! 2025 Greer High School Prom Contract and Ticket Request
Andrew Baker, Principal of Greer High School
A distinguished Greer High School alumnus, Mr. Baker is committed to providing an exceptional educational experience for every student. As Assistant Principal at Greer High, Mr. Baker has significantly enhanced processes to keep students on track for graduation. His leadership in overseeing the school counseling department has been pivotal in guiding students to meet both high school diploma requirements and College and Career Readiness standards. Mr. Baker’s background includes key administrative roles at Carolina High School, Travelers Rest High School, and Berea Middle School. At each location, he forged strong relationships with students and staff, implemented innovative, solution-focused strategies, and made a lasting impact on overall academic achievement. As a math teacher at Carolina High School from 2008 to 2014, he implemented a project-based learning model that achieved an impressive 94% pass rate on the Algebra 1 end-of-course assessment.
Mr. Baker is a graduate of the GCS Aspiring Principal Institute (API) and has a B.A. in Secondary Education Mathematics and a M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision, both from Clemson University.
Mr. Baker will assume principalship next school year.
Jacket Jam presented by Greer Bands
Join the G-Force at the Greer Bands Vendor Fair this spring at Jacket Jam!
Date/Time: April 19, 2025, 9 am- 2 pm
Location: Greer High School, 3000 E Gap Creek Rd
Cost: Early registration = $35 (before Mar 1, 2025);
Regular registration: = $50 per vendor (Mar 1 - Apr 1, 2025).
Fees are payable within 2 weeks of application submission to hold your spot. We will allow ONE vendor of each type per event. (Handmade jewelry, handmade soap, etc)
Contact Person: Sarah Williams, 864-616-6004 or sringleinwilliam@greenvilleschools.us
Vendor Application Link
ACT / SAT Workshops
Taking the ACT or SAT soon? Sign up for a workshop here at GHS! The ACT Workshop will take place on 2/18/25 and the SAT Workshop will take place on 4/10/25. Each workshop is $10 and you may sign up in the school counseling office. See the linked flyer for more information.
Education-Related Legislation in the SC General Assembly
You can check in periodically to the Eye on Legislation section of the Board of Trustees’ web page to see updates on education-related legislative and budget issues during the 2025 session of the SC General Assembly.
Golden Apple Award Nominations
WYFF 4 and Ingles are proud to continue the tradition of the Golden Apple Awards, celebrating exceptional teachers in our community. Each week, a standout educator will be featured during the Thursday 5:00 PM newscast on WYFF News 4.
Nominate your favorite teacher by picking up a Golden Apple nomination form at your local Ingles. Share their inspiring story for a chance to honor their hard work. Weekly winners receive exciting prizes and will be celebrated in the Golden Apple Awards: Saluting Our Teachers special at the end of the school year, where the Teacher of the Year will be announced.
The Brain Gym - After School Tutoring
Graduation Schedule Released
All traditional GCS high schools are scheduled to graduate at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. View the Schedule
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