News & Notes

Mario Spirit Day- March 10

"It's-a me, Mario!" Our next spirit day is Mario Day on Tuesday, March 10. Students are invited to wear Mario shirts or video game shirts.

Tigerville Times- March Edition

The Tigerville Times is our schoolwide monthly newsletter.  Check out what is happening in our school this month.  Read the March edition of the Tigerville Times.  |  Tigerville Times- March Edition

Yearbooks On Sale Now

Yearbooks are on sale now.  The yearbook will be an 8-1/2 X 11 color soft cover book with approx. 50 pages.  Individual student pictures as well as candid shots will be included.  The cost is $25.  All orders are due by Thursday, March 12.  To purchase a yearbook, please return the order form with cash or check made payable to: Tigerville Elementary School or TES.

Daylight Saving Time Begins- March 8

Ready for more sunshine? Daylight Saving Time begins March 8. Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead 1 hour.

Parent Climate Survey

Every year, parents are provided the opportunity to complete the SC Report Card School Climate Survey. Feedback received in these surveys provide valuable information to principals, teachers, parents, school improvement councils, and community groups in their efforts to identify areas for improvement.
All families of public-school students may complete one parent survey for each of their students.
Parents of GCSD students may access the School Climate survey via their Backpack for Parents on the My Students page.  All questions/statements must have a response. For those questions/statements not applicable or the respondent has no opinion,the response “no answer” should be selected.
Survey Window: February 23 - April 17, 2026

ARMES Program 2026-27 Applications

The ARMES Program (Arts Reaching Middle and Elementary Schools) is a tuition-free, artistically gifted and talented program serving qualified 3rd–8th grade students in Greenville County. Designed to nurture and challenge young creatives, ARMES offers specialized instruction in music, dance, drama, visual art, and creative writing.

Through in-depth exploration of their chosen art form, students develop their artistic voice, build technical skill, and express their unique creativity. Classes are paced and structured for students with exceptional talent and a strong interest in the arts, fostering a collaborative environment where passion and potential thrive.  Programs offered are Music (3rd-5th grades), Visual Arts (3rd-8th grades), Theatre (3rd-8th grades), Dance (3rd-8th grades, Central & Northern Sites), Creative Writing (wrd-8th grades), Strings (3rd-8th grades, Central Site Only).  Nominations are now open.  The deadline to apply is March 31, 2026.

Locations:

• League Academy (Central Site)
• Greer Middle (Northern Site)
• Hillcrest Middle (Southern Site)

GCS ARMES Website |  ARMS Application

Parent Academy

Throughout the year, the Special Education Department will be holding training sessions for parents of students with disabilities. Topics, dates, times can be found on the links below.  The February and March sessions have been changed to virtual meetings. |  Parent Registration | Spanish Flyer