📅 Attention Gilmer County Families! Your 2026–2027 Student Calendar is coming home!
Each student will receive a Gilmer County Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar magnet for families to use throughout the school year. The calendar includes important school dates, holidays, PT conferences, and an attendance tracker to help families keep up with student absences.
We encourage all families to make use of the attendance tracker to monitor student attendance and help us "Attend for the Win - Miss Less Than 10! "
If your student does not receive a calendar, please reach out to their school in order to request one.
Let's make it a great year and make every day count!
Each student will receive a Gilmer County Schools 2026-2027 Student Calendar magnet for families to use throughout the school year. The calendar includes important school dates, holidays, PT conferences, and an attendance tracker to help families keep up with student absences.
We encourage all families to make use of the attendance tracker to monitor student attendance and help us "Attend for the Win - Miss Less Than 10! "
If your student does not receive a calendar, please reach out to their school in order to request one.
Let's make it a great year and make every day count!
📱 Gilmer County Schools Families — CONNECT is here!
We’re excited to begin using CONNECT, our new secure two-way communication tool built right into the Gilmer County Schools app! CONNECT will become our primary way for families to communicate with teachers, staff, and coaches — all in one place.
✅ What families need to know:
📲 Download or update the Gilmer County Schools app.
If you already have the app but are having trouble logging in or accessing CONNECT, please check for an app update first.
📩 Watch for a text from 27806 between Aug. 17–21.
When a staff member sends you a message through CONNECT, you may receive a text notification from 27806. Follow the link and verification steps to access your message.
🔐 Logging in is easy!
Use your personal email address or cell phone number and enter the verification code sent to you.
🔔 Allow push notifications when prompted so you don’t miss important messages from your child’s school or teachers.
💬 Once inside the app, select Rooms & Messages at the bottom:
Messages → Communicate directly with teachers and staff.
Rooms → Access your child’s classroom information.
📄 A detailed letter with complete instructions will be coming home with students.
We encourage all families to get logged in and become familiar with CONNECT so we’re ready to go!
Download the Gilmer County Schools App:
📱 Android: https://aptg.co/dt_Yyy
🍎 iPhone: https://aptg.co/3SGF1C
We’re excited to begin using CONNECT, our new secure two-way communication tool built right into the Gilmer County Schools app! CONNECT will become our primary way for families to communicate with teachers, staff, and coaches — all in one place.
✅ What families need to know:
📲 Download or update the Gilmer County Schools app.
If you already have the app but are having trouble logging in or accessing CONNECT, please check for an app update first.
📩 Watch for a text from 27806 between Aug. 17–21.
When a staff member sends you a message through CONNECT, you may receive a text notification from 27806. Follow the link and verification steps to access your message.
🔐 Logging in is easy!
Use your personal email address or cell phone number and enter the verification code sent to you.
🔔 Allow push notifications when prompted so you don’t miss important messages from your child’s school or teachers.
💬 Once inside the app, select Rooms & Messages at the bottom:
Messages → Communicate directly with teachers and staff.
Rooms → Access your child’s classroom information.
📄 A detailed letter with complete instructions will be coming home with students.
We encourage all families to get logged in and become familiar with CONNECT so we’re ready to go!
Download the Gilmer County Schools App:
📱 Android: https://aptg.co/dt_Yyy
🍎 iPhone: https://aptg.co/3SGF1C
LAST DAY...Tomorrow: Mountaineer Food Bank in partnership with Gilmer County Schools will distribute food to Gilmer County families with children ages 18 and younger on August 5th. The distribution will take place at GCES via the Parent Loop, 10:30am-12:30pm. Please see the attached flyer. This will be the last food distribution for Summer 2026. Thank you Mountaineer Food Bank for your help and support.
Mountaineer Food Bank in partnership with Gilmer County Schools will distribute food to Gilmer County families with children ages 18 and younger on July 28th and August 5th. The distribution will take place at GCES via the Parent Loop, 10:30am-12:30pm. Please see the attached flyer.
REMINDER: Weekend food for kiddos in Gilmer is today at GCES...11:30am-12:30pm. This is in partnership with Mountaineer Food Bank. You are welcome to drive through to pick up meals for the weekend. If you have not registered, you will be asked to register. If your child is attending summer school programs, they will bring food home on the school bus or when you pick them up. Thank you.
PLEASE NOTE: Summer School Start Time DELAY--Parents/Guardians of students attending the Summer Schools in Gilmer County...PLEASE NOTE that the morning/evening bus on Friday, July 24th will be delayed one hour to accommodate plans for an afternoon trip. Buses will pick up children one hour later Friday morning and deliver them home one hour later Friday afternoon. If you are dropping off your child/ren, the drop-off start time is 8:30am. Questions: Please call 304.462.7338. Thank you.
REMINDER: Weekend food for kiddos in Gilmer is today at GCES...11:30am-12:30pm. This is in partnership with Mountaineer Food Bank. You are welcome to drive through to pick up meals for the weekend. If you have not registered, you will be asked to register. If your child is attending summer school programs, they will bring food home on the school bus or when you pick them up. Thank you.
Summer Bus DELAY: Parents/Guardians of students attending the Summer Schools in Gilmer County...PLEASE NOTE that the morning/evening bus on Friday, July 17th will be delayed one hour to accommodate plans for an afternoon trip. Buses will pick up children one hour later Friday morning and deliver them home one hour later Friday afternoon. Questions: Please call 304.462.7338. Thank you.
📢 Gilmer County Schools Launches New and Improved Online Policy Platform
We are excited to announce the transition to a new and improved online Board Policy platform through Neola, providing parents, staff, students, and community members with an easier and more convenient way to access district policies.
The new platform is fully responsive and mobile-friendly, automatically adjusting to computers, tablets, and smartphones for easy reading and navigation wherever you are.
This interactive tool allows users to:
✅ Access all official county board policies in one location
✅ Search policies by keyword or topic with greater accuracy
✅ Navigate easily from any device, including mobile phones and tablets
✅ Improved navigation and accessibility through an improved, user-friendly interface
Visit our new policy portal here: 👉 https://go.neola.com/gilmer-wv
You can also access the platform by clicking "Policies" under the Menu tab on our district website: 👉 https://boe.gilmer.k12.wv.us/
We invite everyone to explore the new platform and take advantage of its enhanced features designed to provide easier access to important district information.
#GilmerCountySchools #Transparency #SchoolPolicies #CommunityEngagement #Neola #OneGilmerCountySchools
We are excited to announce the transition to a new and improved online Board Policy platform through Neola, providing parents, staff, students, and community members with an easier and more convenient way to access district policies.
The new platform is fully responsive and mobile-friendly, automatically adjusting to computers, tablets, and smartphones for easy reading and navigation wherever you are.
This interactive tool allows users to:
✅ Access all official county board policies in one location
✅ Search policies by keyword or topic with greater accuracy
✅ Navigate easily from any device, including mobile phones and tablets
✅ Improved navigation and accessibility through an improved, user-friendly interface
Visit our new policy portal here: 👉 https://go.neola.com/gilmer-wv
You can also access the platform by clicking "Policies" under the Menu tab on our district website: 👉 https://boe.gilmer.k12.wv.us/
We invite everyone to explore the new platform and take advantage of its enhanced features designed to provide easier access to important district information.
#GilmerCountySchools #Transparency #SchoolPolicies #CommunityEngagement #Neola #OneGilmerCountySchools
REMINDER: Weekend food for kiddos in Gilmer is today at GCES...11:30am-12:30pm. This is in partnership with Mountaineer Food Bank. You are welcome to drive through to pick up meals for the weekend. If you have not registered, you will be asked to register. If your child is attending summer school programs, they will bring food home on the school bus or when you pick them up. Thank you.
Due to the 4th of July Holiday on Saturday, there will be NO Summer School on Friday, July 3rd. Enjoy the 250th celebration of Amercia. We will see students for summer school on Monday, July 6th.
REMINDER: Weekend food for kiddos in Gilmer is today at GCES...11:30am-12:30pm. This is in partnership with Mountaineer Food Bank. You are welcome to drive through to pick up meals for the weekend. If you have not registered, you will be asked to register. If your child is attending summer school programs, they will bring food home on the school bus or when you pick them up. Thank you.
Summer Bus Schedules: Here are the summer bus routes with some edits included. Thank you.
REMINDER: Weekend food for kiddos in Gilmer is today at GCES...11:30am-12:30pm. This is in partnership with Mountaineer Food Bank. You are welcome to drive through to pick up meals for the weekend. If you have not registered, you will be asked to register. If your child is attending summer school programs, they will bring food home on the school bus or when you pick them up. Thank you.
REMINDER: Weekend food for kiddos in Gilmer is today at GCES...11:30am-12:30pm. This is in partnership with Mountaineer Food Bank. You are welcome to drive through to pick up meals for the weekend. If you have not registered, you will be asked to register. If your child is attending summer school programs, they will bring food home on the school bus or when you pick them up. Thank you.
Summer school begins tomorrow, Monday, June 15th in Gilmer County Schools. Please see the attached bus schedule and menu for those students registered to attend. If you have questions, please call the school after 8am or 304.462.7386 ext. 170. Thank you.
🍎 FREE Summer Meals for Kids! ☀️
Gilmer County Schools is excited to offer free breakfast and lunch to all children ages 18 and under this summer through the Summer Food Service Program. Check out the flyer below for meal locations, dates, and serving times. We look forward to serving our students and community this summer!
📢 Please share this post to help us spread the word and ensure every family knows about this valuable resource. #GoGilmer
Just a reminder...Mountaineer Food Bank will give food to families with children ages 18 and younger, during Summer 2026. The food will be for breakfasts and lunches. Please read the attached images for more information. Mountaineer Food Bank will be at Gilmer County Elementary School 10am--noon on June 8th to give food to children, 18 years old and younger. Questions? Contact Mountaineer Food Bank, 304.364.5518.
Mountaineer Food Bank will give food to families with children ages 18 and younger, during Summer 2026. The food will be for breakfasts and lunches. Please read the attached images for more information. Mountaineer Food Bank will be at Gilmer County Elementary School 10am--noon on June 1st to give food to children, 18 years old and younger. Questions? Contact Mountaineer Food Bank, 304.364.5518.
Gilmer County 2026 Golden Horseshoe Winners Recognized
🌟 Gilmer County Excellence! 🌟
We are incredibly proud to celebrate Theron Minney and Mason Morris, 8th graders at Gilmer County High School, for being named the 2026 West Virginia Golden Horseshoe winners! 🐎✨
This prestigious honor recognizes their outstanding knowledge of West Virginia history and culture. On Monday, May 4th, the Gilmer County Board of Education officially recognized Theron and Mason with certificates of achievement for this remarkable milestone.
Next stop: The WV Culture Center in Charleston on June 9th, where they will be formally inducted as Knights of the Golden Horseshoe Society! ⚔️📜
Please join us in congratulating these two scholars on their hard work and dedication to our state’s heritage! 👏💙💛
#GilmerCountyProud #GoldenHorshoe2026 #WVHistory #GCHS #StudentSuccess
🌟 Gilmer County Excellence! 🌟
We are incredibly proud to celebrate Theron Minney and Mason Morris, 8th graders at Gilmer County High School, for being named the 2026 West Virginia Golden Horseshoe winners! 🐎✨
This prestigious honor recognizes their outstanding knowledge of West Virginia history and culture. On Monday, May 4th, the Gilmer County Board of Education officially recognized Theron and Mason with certificates of achievement for this remarkable milestone.
Next stop: The WV Culture Center in Charleston on June 9th, where they will be formally inducted as Knights of the Golden Horseshoe Society! ⚔️📜
Please join us in congratulating these two scholars on their hard work and dedication to our state’s heritage! 👏💙💛
#GilmerCountyProud #GoldenHorshoe2026 #WVHistory #GCHS #StudentSuccess
