Announcements

The Hughes Experience 2026

You're invited to the event where Hughes Academy will highlight the unique programs that Hughes has in Science, Technology, and Fitness. Their wonderful middle school teachers will teach these lessons here at Hughes Academy. Yes, that is right.. they are offering future Hughes 6th graders a chance to:  come meet them, see the school, socialize with other students coming to Hughes through team building activities, and experience middle school lessons! They will even give you dinner and a Hughes t-shirt! More information  is available on the linked flyer below.

The Hughes Experience Flyer/RSVP Information

SIC Parent Read Aloud Registration

If you are interested in reading to our 4K-2nd grade classes on Friday, March 6th, we would LOVE to have you!

Registration is now open.  Learn more about this fantastic opportunity by clicking on the registration link below.

SIC Parent Read Aloud Registration/ Lector invitado Registro

If you are not an approved volunteer please fill out the GCSD Volunteer Approval Form. 

Book Bonanza March 5th & 6th

We are excited to invite your child to our upcoming FREE school Book Bonanza! The Book Bonanza will offer a wide selection of age-appropriate books, providing a great opportunity for your child to explore new stories and develop their love for reading.

A list of the books that will be available can be reviewed using the link below.  If you would like your child to attend the Book Bonanza to select free books, please sign and return the permission slip also linked below by March 1st.

Book List for Review        Permission Form

SC Ready Spring 2026 Testing Dates

• April 21-23 - Virtual Students will test in the building
• April 28-30 - 3rd Grade ELA tests
• May 5-7 4th/5th Grade ELA tests
• May 12- 4th Grade Science
• May 13-14 3rd, 4th, and5th Grade Math

Full Testing Schedule with Make Up Testing Dates

Read-A-Thon Fundraiser

Our schoolwide Read-A-Thon fundraiser runs Feb 9th - Mar 6th, the last day of Read Across America Week.

Here's how it works: Kids read. You support. We raise BIG!💰

It's Week 2 of our Read-A-Thon! 🎉Here’s how you can help us hit our goals:

Step 1: Register your reader: Registration Page
Step 2: Share their page via text, social media or email so friends and family can donate toward our school goal.

Every reader who joins helps us read more, raise more, and earn awesome rewards. Let’s make Week 2 BIG! 📚💙

Kindergarten Registration Open for 2026-27 

We look forward to welcoming you to Thomas E. Kerns! Please register now so schools have the correct number of teachers and all preparations are made to welcome your child.

Parent Backpack Registration Link

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 (Kindergarten Non-Attendance Form). 

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.

NOTE: Pursuant to GCS Board Policy JBC, students who have completed private kindergarten or waived kindergarten and who will be 6 on or before September 1 of the school year will be placed in 1st grade. For the school to consider a kindergarten placement for a 6 year old child, the parent must provide information related to the “extenuating circumstances” that may exist.

The following circumstances do not constitute “extenuating circumstances":

• Child has a late birthday
• Child Find services were provided during preschool years
• Needs more time to mature and is not ready for K5
• A boy
• A sibling was retained
• Has trouble separating from the parent

If you have questions regarding enrollment, please visit the  District's Kindergaten Registration Information Page or contact our Attendance Clerk at 864-355-1300. We are happy to answer any questions!

Order Your TEK Yearbook!

Don't miss out on the memories! Order a copy of your yearbook today.

Yearbooks are $20 and can be purchased for a limited time so don't wait.

Informational/Order Flyers were sent home with students.  To print a new one or to place your order online click on the link below. 

TEK Yearbook Information and Order Form

Operation Safe Outcomes

The Greenville County Sheriff's Office has launched Operation Safe Outcomes, a voluntary registry to help law enforcement respond more effectively to individuals medical or developmental disabilities such as ADHD, Alzheimer's, Autism, Blindness, and Down Syndrome. Families and caregivers can submit important information to improve interactions with vulnerable individuals during emergencies.

Learn more or register on the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office website.