Gilmer County Schools

📚🍎 This week, Gilmer County High School celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week in a big way! Mrs. Barker, our administrators, and the Student Council went above and beyond to make sure our teachers felt appreciated every single day: ☕ Monday – A coffee bar with lots of various creamers kicked our the week with a boost of energy! 🍦 Tuesday – Mr. Payne treated staff to a sweet selection of ice cream cones, sandwiches, and orange dream bars. 🍋 Wednesday – A fresh lemonade bar with tasty mix-ins brought some flavor to the middle of the week! 🍪 Thursday – Students delivered Ann Reed’s famous cookie dough and Oreo cupcakes directly to teachers' classrooms. 🥓 Friday – Mr. Fox teamed up with Tudor’s to serve up a full breakfast for teachers and staff, complete with Celsius energy drinks! To all of our amazing teachers: thank you for the time, care, and dedication you pour into your classrooms and Gilmer County's community every single day. You make GCHS a place of growth, support, and inspiration. We appreciate you more than words can express! #TeacherAppreciationWeek #GoGilmer

🍋✨ 3rd Grade Lemonade Wars are coming! ✨🍋 Join us on Wednesday, May 21st from 1:00–2:30 PM for a sweet showdown like no other! Our creative and hardworking 3rd graders will be setting up their very own lemonade stands—complete with themes, decorations, and a “secret ingredient” twist! 😋🎨💡 🧃 Lemonade cups will be $1 to $2 — please bring correct change if possible! 📣 Families, community members, and friends — everyone is invited to come out and support our young entrepreneurs as they put their teamwork, marketing, and math skills to the test! Let’s make this a fun and memorable day for our 3rd graders! 💛🍋

Happy Teacher Appreciation Day—and Week! At Gilmer County Elementary School, we are incredibly thankful for our amazing team of educators. Each day, they pour their hearts into helping our Wildcats learn, grow, and shine. This week, we celebrate their dedication, passion, and the lasting impact they make in our students’ lives. Thank you, GCES teachers—you are truly appreciated! #GoGilmer

GSU Middle/High School Honor Band Clinic 2025 Congratulations to GCES 5th grade students Phoebe Bailey, Lindsey Kinder, and Ariel Sponaugle who participated in the Glenville State University Middle School/High School Honor Band Clinic on May 2nd & 3rd. This event is held annually and has participation from middle school and high school students from around the state. This year’s clinic involved 163 students divided into two separate bands. The girls had to audition on Friday morning for their chair (position within their instrument section) and all did very well even though they were the youngest musicians there. They rehearsed with their band on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning, then presented a wonderful concert on Saturday afternoon. These girls worked extremely hard to be able to participate in this event and we are very proud of them. #GoGilmer

Congratulations to Emmalee Frederick and Hunter Workman for representing Gilmer County at Young Writers Day in Charleston, West Virginia! We are so proud of these two talented students and the hard work they put into their writing. Gilmer County Elementary is cheering you two on—way to go, Emmalee and Hunter! #GoGilmer

⭐️We’re so proud of Lucy Hutchison, a 4th grader at Gilmer County Elementary School, who represented our county at Young Writers Day in Charleston, WV! Lucy’s creativity and hard work earned her a spot among some of the state’s most talented young authors. Way to go, Lucy; your Wildcat family is cheering you on. #GoGilmer

Join us for a night of dancing, music, and fun at Square Dance night -- sponsored by JAM and Girl Scout Troop 32394! The event will take place at the GSU Fine Arts Auditorium on Saturday, May 10 at 6:00 PM. Perfect for seasoned dancers or first timers! 📍 Mark your calendars: May 10, 2025 @ 6 PM 📌 Location: GSU Fine Arts Auditorium 🎶 Live music by Jesse Milnes & Friends 🎤 Caller: Tony Minney 🖼️ Silent art auction 🎂 Cake walk & 50/50 raffle 💵 Just $5 entry fee ✅ All ages welcome! 👣 Dance instruction provided – no experience needed! We hope to see you there!

Gilmer County Elementary School is proud to announce Mrs. Amber Fox as the 2024-2025 Gilmer County Elementary School Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Fox’s passion for teaching, dedication to her students, and stolid commitment to building lifetime learners has made her a standout educator and beloved member of the GCES community. I became a teacher because I simply love being around children”, said Fox. “I love making connections with kiddos – especially the challenging ones – and helping them learn and gain confidence.” Seventeen years ago, Mrs. Fox started her career as an educator as a Title 1 Reading specialist at Pleasant Hill elementary school. After seven years of service, she moved to Glenville Elementary School. Afterward, she served for four years as the SAT Coordinator and Academic Coach at the new Gilmer County Elementary, where she has now taught for the past six years as a third-grade teacher. Upon receiving the honor, Mrs. Fox expressed her gratitude, saying, "It’s truly an honor to be named Gilmer County Elementary’s Teacher of the Year. I’m grateful and humbled." As a devoted member of the GCES staff, Mrs. Fox has earned considerable respect from her colleagues. GCES Principal Tyson Price praised Mrs. Fox’s incredible dedication to her students, stating, “The level of commitment to teaching that Mrs. Fox demonstrates each and every day is commendable. She builds deep, positive, and long-lasing relationships with her students. They respect her, and she shows them the same – she doesn’t accept failure from her students – and her data proves it!” Mrs. Fox expressed that the simple joys found in daily interactions with her students serve as the inspiration for her tireless efforts in the classroom. “I love coming to school and finding moments to laugh and connect with them”, said Fox. “Of course, we do a lot of learning and working, but it’s those small moments of joy, curiosity, and even silliness that make every day meaningful. Looking to the future, Mrs. Fox hopes to continue to nurture her students’ love for reading and learning. She hopes to continue reading a great deal of books with her students and to foster a life-long love of reading and reading traditions. Gilmer County Schools congratulates Mrs. Amber Fox on her well-deserved recognition and thanks her for her exemplary dedication to her students, her school, and the greater community. We are excited to see all she will continue to accomplish as she now moves forward to compete for Gilmer County Schools Teacher of the Year.

🥞☕ You're Invited to Our Title I Parent Breakfast! Join us Friday, May 9 at 9:00 a.m. in the GCES Cafeteria for a light breakfast and meaningful conversation about how we can support student success—together! We'll be reviewing: ✅ Title I paperwork ✅ The county's strategic plan ✅ The parent involvement policy This is a great opportunity to ask questions, share ideas, and partner with us for a successful school year. 📅 Please RSVP by Friday, May 2, 2025. 📌 See the flyer below !

STEAM Night at GCES was another great success this year! With as many as 73 students participating, Dr. Kooken and her pre-service education students prepared and presented 17 STEAM stations for students and families to engage in, while Mrs. Barker and her GCHS STEAM students presented 3 STEAM stations. The evening's theme was STEAM Around the World. Students received a passport to travel to the stations, which were all tied to a location in the world. Upon departure from the event, students "claimed baggage" which included a STEAM Kit activity to take and make at home. We are very thankful to GCES Title I teachers, Mrs. Shuff, Mrs. Perrin and Mrs. Canfield, for helping to organize this event in partnership with GSU, GCHS and Save the Children afterschool program, Wildcat University. Be sure to mark your calendars and plan to join us for next year's STEAM Night. #GoGilmer Please Click the Link Below for the STEAM NIGHT Album: https://www.flickr.com/gp/198674518@N05/y83gE2698d

🎶 Under the direction of Ms. Brittany Koutsunis, Gilmer County Middle and High School Bands recently participated in the 2025 WVSSAV Region II Ratings Festival, and we are proud to share their outstanding results! The Gilmer County Middle School Band earned two II’s and one I, receiving an overall rating of 2 – Excellent. This was their first year performing as a full group, and they delivered a truly impressive performance. It was an emotional and proud moment for all involved. The Gilmer County High School Band earned two I’s and one II, receiving an Overall Rating of 1 – Superior. A superior rating is the highest award given at the festival! Their hard work, commitment, and talent were on full display. A heartfelt thank you goes out to our parents, guardians, school staff, and the entire Gilmer County community for your continued support. And most importantly, thank you to our incredible students — we are so proud of you! 👏 #GCHSBand #RegionIIRatingsFestival #GoGilmer #MusicEducation

Mrs. Sprouse’s classes have been learning all about plants and pollination! Today, Daisy Bailey joined them for a fun and engaging “Dirt Baby” activity. Students had a blast planting grass seeds and getting some hands-on experience to bring their learning to life! Thanks, Daisy, for helping our students grow their knowledge—literally! 🪴🌱#GoGilmer

Mrs. Fox’s homeroom class enjoyed an old-fashioned inside recess today! Students had a blast building puzzles, playing board games, and creating with magnetic construction sets. Sometimes simple fun makes the best memories!#GoGilmer

All Gilmer County Schools will dismiss 3 hours early today-Friday, April 4th due to rising water.

All Gilmer County Schools will dismiss 2 hours early today- Thursday, April 3rd.

Happy National Paraprofessional Day! Today, we proudly recognize and celebrate the incredible paraprofessionals who serve our Wildcat family with dedication, compassion, and heart. From providing one-on-one support to lending a helping hand wherever needed, our paraprofessionals are essential to our school’s success. Thank you for your hard work, patience, and unwavering commitment to our students. GCES is a better place because of YOU! #GoGilmer

Several students were recognized at the Gilmer County Board of Education meeting held on March 31, 2025 at GCHS. Among those were Young Writer Winners, 9-12 grade Math Field Day Winners, Poetry Out loud winners, Governor's School 2024, HOBY Attendees 2024, CGCC State level First Place HOSA winners, All State HS Band, and the Lady Titan State Basketball Champions! We are so proud of our students!

Girls in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade that are a member of Girl Scouts or are interested in joining Girl Scouts are invited to a Swimming Party on Sunday, March 30th. Join the fun at GSU Swimming Pool 12:30pm-2:30pm. Please see flyer for more information.

🌟🎶 Mrs. Leggett has done it again! 🎶🌟 Our amazing 1st and 2nd grade students at GCES kicked off Spring in the most delightful way with their production of Bugz! 🐞🐜🦋 From catchy songs to adorable performances, they truly brought the stage to life! #GoGilmer

🐾GCES Wildcats: Week At-A-Glance🐾 Spring Break will begin on Tuesday, March 26. Due to a weather-related make-up day, Monday, March 25 will now be an instructional day.