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Parent Connect | April 24, 2015 | Volume 7, Issue 30
ON | Greater Clark’s Weekly Video Update
ON, Greater Clark’s new weekly video update, will highlight district initiatives,
events, students, employees, and more! Click here to view the April 24th episode
about high school diplomas.
Reminder - School in Session on Oaks Day
Reminder, school will be in session on Friday, May 1 (Oaks Day). The day is
being used as a snow make-up day due to the inclement weather during the winter. If
you have questions, please contact your child’s school.
2015 Graduation Dates
Important Dates
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April 29 - District Parent
Advisory Meeting @ Admin.
Building
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May 1 - Snow Make-Up Day
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May 4-8 - Employee
Appreciation Week
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May 6 - Board of School
Trustees Meeting @ Admin.
Building
High school graduations for the 2014-15 school year will be held on the following
dates and times. Please mark your calendar.
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Friday, June 12 - New Washington High School at 7:00 p.m.
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Saturday, June 13 - Jeffersonville High School at 10:00 a.m.
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Saturday, June 13 - Charlestown High School at 1:00 p.m.
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Parkview M.S. Presents “The Lion King, Jr.”
The Parkview Middle School Theater is proud to present The Lion
King, Jr. on Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25, both at 7:00 p.m.
Don’t miss this production directed by Parkview Middle School teacher
KeNeisha Zell, based on the Broadway production directed by Julie
Taymor. Tickets are $3.00 for students, $5.00 for adults, and $10 for VIP
seating. For ticket purchase information, call (812) 288-4844. Click here
to watch the theater students as they promoted the production on WHAS
-11’s Great Day Live!
District Facilities Condition and Enrollment Forecast Report
On July 23, 2013, the district’s Board of School Trustees authorized Kovert Hawkins Architects to conduct a
comprehensive facility study to determine the condition of the district’s 26 buildings and to evaluate the potential impact
of future enrollment of those facilities. The study was completed on January 31, 2014 and the Superintendent and his
Executive Team have been reviewing the findings and considering possible options to address identified concerns
related to health and safety, as well as instructional quality.
In considering options, the district’s administration has utilized the expertise of Kovert Hawkins Architects, in terms
of facilities, and the expertise of Bond Counsel Thomas Peterson and Piper Jaffray Senior Vice-President David Wimmer
to look at the potential legal and financial implications of any possible facility enhancement plan.
Click here to review Kovert Hawkins conditions report and enrollment forecast. The suggestions stated in the report
would bring the district’s facilities up to current standards, while enhancing the instructional environment for all Greater
Clark County Schools’ students.
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Registration Open for the 2015-16 School Year
Online registration for the 2015-16 school year is now open for current students and students new to the district.
Online registration, through the program InfoSnap, eases the completion and submission of
a multitude of forms that are required to register your child with the district.
Current students need a password, also known as a snap code, to register online.
Snap code letters have been distributed to all parents. Snap codes were also emailed to all
parents and can be accessed by logging into your Power School Parent Portal account.
Please contact your child’s school if you do not have a Power School Parent Portal
account or need their snap code information. Current students must register by selecting the
"Current Student Registration" link on the district's website. Current students are those that
are currently enrolled at any GCCS school.
Visit the district’s website at www.gcs.k12.in.us to register today! If you have
questions about the registration process, please contact your child's school.
Local Law Enforcement Supports District Safety Initiative
Thank you to the Jeffersonville Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #100 and the Clarksville Police Department for their
recent donations, $5,000 and $1,600 respectively, to help with the purchase of Raptor systems for the district. Raptor is
a visitor management software that is being utilized for security purposes. Visitors to our district buildings now have to
present their driver’s license and the Raptor system performs a quick background check. Student and staff safety is our
top priority and Greater Clark County Schools is thankful for the financial support from our local law enforcement!
Jeffersonville Area Elementary Art Show
The Jeffersonville area elementary schools will have an art show on display at the
Jeffersonville Public Library from Tuesday, April 28 to Tuesday, May 19 . Elementary schools
represented in the show include Bridgepoint, Thomas Jefferson, Spring Hill, Maple, Utica, and
Riverside. The purpose of the show is to recognize National Youth Art Month and to
emphasize the value of art education for our students and encourage support for quality art
programs. Artwork will be on display during normal business hours and the library is located at
211 East Court Avenue in Jeffersonville.
Our Vision:
Greater Clark County Schools’ vision is to become nationally recognized as a premier provider of education by
serving as the bridge connecting stakeholders to ensure all students are college and career ready.
Our Mission:
Greater Clark County Schools’ mission is for stakeholders to give 100 percent effort in meeting the academic and
behavioral needs of each student ensuring acceptance to a post-secondary opportunity.