Greene County Tech High School

Parents, We will follow the same bell schedule that we used today. Again, I am sorry for the short notice and schedule change. Our parking lot would have been a disaster if we would not have changed the dismissal time. We will have free checkouts on Friday March 7th at 12:10.

GREENE COUNTY TECH HIGH SCHOOL Thursday, March 6, 2025 ____________________________________ The Pledge & Moment of Silence LUNCH MENU Create: Chili Dog with Fries Grill: Cheeseburger, Chicken Sandwich, or Spicy Chicken Sandwich with Fries 2Mato: Cheese Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, and BBQ Riblet Sub Sono: Fajita Marinated Chicken Seasoned Beef Taco Meat or Soft Shell Taco with Mexican Corn On the Go: Chicken Cobb Salad 2nd Chance Breakfast: Mini Strawberry Bagels Also remember students, we do have a closed campus for lunch. You are not allowed to check out only for lunch nor receive lunch from restaurants. STUDENT INFORMATION Today Car Riders and Car Drivers dismiss at 12:10 p.m. There is a sign-up sheet in the Counselor's Office for any 10th or 11th grader interested in touring VoTech at BRTC in Paragould on Wednesday, March 12th. Prom Tickets will go on sale on Monday, March 31st. The cost will be $20.00 GCT Elementary is looking for 5 to 8 student volunteers to help out during their Literacy Night on Tuesday, March 11. The event is from 5:30pm - 7:00pm that night. The arrival time is 5:00pm This is a great opportunity to earn Community Service Hours. If you are interested, please email Mr. Schenk. Anyone interested in trying out for the 2025-2026 Sr. High Dance Team, please check your email and fill out the google form. Forms are due no later than Friday, March 14th. You will also need a physical form turned in by tryouts. UAMS applications are available in the counselor's office. Application deadline is Friday, March 21st. Reminder: Students please come to the office to sign in when you are late and sign out when you get checked out. SENIOR INFORMATION Class of 2025! The senior class officers will be hosting a senior game night! It will be Friday, March 14th. From 6 to 8. There will be a dodgeball tournament in the practice gym, and multiple board games set up in the grand hall. We encourage you to invite your favorite teachers to come play board games with us. There will be snacks provided. Come and make memories with your senior class. SPORTS Students: If you have an athletic pass you must have it in hand when coming to a ball game. On big game nights there will not be an admin available to testify if you are a student. Cash is not accepted at door entry but debit, credit, cash app card, google and apple pay are accepted. Thursday Varsity/JV @ Gosnell, 4:30 p.m. Thursday Varsity/JV @ Trumann, 4:30 p.m. Thursday Soccer Varsity Girls & Boys @ Pulaski Robinson, 5:00 p.m. Friday Soccer Boys at Nettleton Tournament

We made a decision to change today's Bell Schedule at the High School. Students may leave school at 12:10 today. Lunch will be served at 12:10, but students may check out at 12:10. Students are welcome to eat lunch and then leave if they wish. The students will be sent an email with the bell schedule soon. If this change interferes with your plan to pick your child up in the car line, we are still having class and you may pick your child up at 1:50 as originally planned.

GREENE COUNTY TECH HIGH SCHOOL Wednesday, March 5, 2025 ____________________________________ The Pledge & Moment of Silence LUNCH MENU Create: Chicken Patty, Mashed Potatoes, and Roll Grill: Cheeseburger with Fries 2Mato: Cheese Pizza, Meat Lovers Pizza, and Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza Sono: Fajita Marinated Chicken Seasoned Beef Taco Meat or Soft Shell Taco with Mexican Corn On the Go: Chicken Cobb Salad 2nd Chance Breakfast: Convenience Item Also remember students, we do have a closed campus for lunch. You are not allowed to check out only for lunch nor receive lunch from restaurants. STUDENT INFORMATION Today through Friday Car Riders and Car Drivers dismiss at 1:50 p.m. There is a sign-up sheet in the Counselor's Office for any 10th or 11th grader interested in touring VoTech at BRTC in Paragould on Wednesday, March 12th. Prom Tickets will go on sale on Monday, March 31st. The cost will be $20.00 GCT Elementary is looking for 5 to 8 student volunteers to help out during their Literacy Night on Tuesday, March 11. The event is from 5:30pm - 7:00pm that night. The arrival time is 5:00pm This is a great opportunity to earn Community Service Hours. If you are interested, please email Mr. Schenk. Anyone interested in trying out for the 2025-2026 Sr. High Dance Team, please check your email and fill out the google form. Forms are due no later than Friday, March 14th. You will also need a physical form turned in by tryouts. UAMS applications are available in the counselor's office. Application deadline is Friday, March 21st. Reminder: Students please come to the office to sign in when you are late and sign out when you get checked out. SENIOR INFORMATION Class of 2025! The senior class officers will be hosting a senior game night! It will be Friday, March 14th. From 6 to 8. There will be a dodgeball tournament in the practice gym, and multiple board games set up in the grand hall. We encourage you to invite your favorite teachers to come play board games with us. There will be snacks provided. Come and make memories with your senior class. SPORTS Students: If you have an athletic pass you must have it in hand when coming to a ball game. On big game nights there will not be an admin available to testify if you are a student. Cash is not accepted at door entry but debit, credit, cash app card, google and apple pay are accepted. Thursday Varsity/JV @ Gosnell, 4:30 p.m. Thursday Varsity/JV @ Trumann, 4:30 p.m. Thursday Soccer Varsity Girls & Boys @ Pulaski Robinson, 5:00 p.m. Friday V/JV Baseball @ Jonesboro ,4:30 p.m. Friday Soccer Boys at Nettleton Tournament

High School Parents: High School students will have Free Checkouts Wed-Fri of this week beginning at 1:50pm. This is to help make room on our parking lot for the state tournament. We released earlier on Tue. because we played at 1:00 and needed the room earlier in the day. Students will attend all of their academic classes the rest of the week. We have moved Enrichment, which is normally 8th period, to the last period of the day. If a student leaves at 1:50, they will not miss any academic time. If your child has missing work or a poor grade, we encourage them to stay during the enrichment period to get caught up on missing work or get extra help. 1. A student who drives a vehicle to school does not need a note to checkout at 1:50 2. A student who rides with another student driver does need a note to checkout at 1:50. The note needs to include the name of the student they are riding home with. 3. You may write one note for all three days, Wed-Fri. 4. Students riding with parents/guardians , do not need a note. 5. Students who check out before 1:50pm, will be counted absent for the rest of the day.

Eagle Nation, The GCT Prom Committee is looking for Ficus plants or fake greenery to help decorate the Grand Hall for Prom. If you have some, that you are willing to donate, please contact the High School office at 870-215-4460. The deadline to donate is April 2nd.

Parents, If your child drives a vehicle to school, they do not need a note. They may sign out at 12:14 today. If your child rides in a vehicle with someone who drives them to school, they will need a checkout note. Exception: If they are riding with a sibling who is driving, they do not need a note.

GREENE COUNTY TECH HIGH SCHOOL Tuesday, March 4, 2025 ____________________________________ The Pledge & Moment of Silence LUNCH MENU Create: Cajun Chicken Thighs, Spicy Green Beans, Dirty Rice, and Cornbread Grill: Cheeseburger, Chicken Sandwich, or Spicy Chicken Sandwich with Fries 2Mato: Cheese Pizza, Supreme Pizza, or Buffalo Chicken Wrap Sono: Fajita Marinated Chicken Seasoned Beef Taco Meat or Soft Shell Taco with Mexican Corn On the Go: Chicken Cobb Salad 2nd Chance Breakfast: Chicken Biscuit Also remember students, we do have a closed campus for lunch. You are not allowed to check out only for lunch nor receive lunch from restaurants. STUDENT INFORMATION Students and Staff, Chartwells has a special Fat Tuesday lunch prepared for you today in the cafeteria. They will also be throwing beads out to students and the Jazz Band members will be providing special music during both lunches. Car Riders and Car Drivers dismiss at 12:14 p.m. today. Students who are going to the game will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday Car Riders and Car Drivers dismiss at 1:50 p.m. FCA will meet in the Practice Gym Wednesday March 5th at 7:30 a.m. There is a sign-up sheet in the Counselor's Office for any 10th or 11th grader interested in touring VoTech at BRTC in Paragould on Wednesday, March 12th. Prom Tickets will go on sale on Monday, March 31st. The cost will be $20.00 GCT Elementary is looking for 5 to 8 student volunteers to help out during their Literacy Night on Tuesday, March 11. The event is from 5:30pm - 7:00pm that night. The arrival time is 5:00pm This is a great opportunity to earn Community Service Hours. If you are interested, please email Mr. Schenk. Anyone interested in trying out for the 2025-2026 Sr. High Dance Team, please check your email and fill out the google form. Forms are due no later than Friday, March 14th. You will also need a physical form turned in by tryouts. UAMS applications are available in the counselor's office. Application deadline is Friday, March 21st. Reminder: Students please come to the office to sign in when you are late and sign out when you get checked out. SENIOR INFORMATION Class of 2025! The senior class officers will be hosting a senior game night! It will be Friday, March 14th. From 6 to 8. There will be a dodgeball tournament in the practice gym, and multiple board games set up in the grand hall. We encourage you to invite your favorite teachers to come play board games with us. There will be snacks provided. Come and make memories with your senior class. SPORTS Students: If you have an athletic pass you must have it in hand when coming to a ball game. On big game nights there will not be an admin available to testify if you are a student. Cash is not accepted at door entry but debit, credit, cash app card, google and apple pay are accepted. Lady Eagles vs Sheridan at 1:00 in the first round of the State Tournament! Students will check out with their teachers. See Mr. Schenk’s email. Soccer Sr. Girls & Boys, 5:00 p.m. Thursday Varsity/JV @ Gosnell, 4:30 p.m. Thursday Varsity/JV @ Trumann, 4:30 p.m. Soccer Varsity Girls & Boys @

Parents, We will have free checkouts today beginning at 12:14. If your child drives to school, they may leave at 12-14. If they ride with another student, they will need a check out note. If they are a car rider, please send a checkout note with them. You can also call the office and we will put your child on the list. Students who leave earlier that 12:14, will be counted absent for the remainder of the day.

We had the privilege of celebrating our incredible leader and principal today in honor of his vintage 1965 birthday this past Saturday! We’re so grateful for his guidance, dedication, and the impact he makes every day. Happy Birthday!

GREENE COUNTY TECH HIGH SCHOOL Monday, March 3, 2025 ____________________________________ The Pledge, Moment of Silence, & National Anthem LUNCH MENU Create: BBQ, Mac & Cheese, & Roll Grill: Cheese Hamburger, Chicken Sandwich, or Spicy Chicken Sandwich with Fries 2Mato: Cheese Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, or Chicken Parmesan Sub Sono: Fajita Marinated Chicken Seasoned Beef Taco Meat or Soft Shell Taco with Mexican Corn On the Go: Chicken Cobb Salad 2nd Chance Breakfast: Pancake on a stick Also remember students, we do have a closed campus for lunch. You are not allowed to check out only for lunch nor receive lunch from restaurants. STUDENT INFORMATION FCA will meet in the Practice Gym Wednesday March 5th at 7:30 a.m. Prom Tickets will go on sale on Monday, March 31st. The cost will be $20.00 GCT Elementary is looking for 5 to 8 student volunteers to help out during their Literacy Night on Tuesday, March 11. The event is from 5:30pm - 7:00pm that night. The arrival time is 5:00pm This is a great opportunity to earn Community Service Hours. If you are interested, please email Mr. Schenk. Anyone interested in trying out for the 2025-2026 Sr. High Dance Team, please check your email and fill out the google form. Forms are due no later than Friday, March 14th. You will also need a physical form turned in by tryouts. UAMS applications are available in the counselor's office. Application deadline is Friday, March 21st. Reminder: Students please come to the office to sign in when you are late and sign out when you get checked out. SENIOR INFORMATION Class of 2025! The senior class officers will be hosting a senior game night! It will be Friday, March 14th. From 6 to 8. There will be a dodgeball tournament in the practice gym, and multiple board games set up in the grand hall. We encourage you to invite your favorite teachers to come play board games with us. There will be snacks provided. Come and make memories with your senior class. SPORTS Students: If you have an athletic pass you must have it in hand when coming to a ball game. On big game nights there will not be an admin available to testify if you are a student. Cash is not accepted at door entry but debit, credit, cash app card, google and apple pay are accepted. GCT Baseball vs Harding Academy will play at 6:30 on the Bruce Hunt Field GCT Softball vs Rivercrest @ 4:30, Home Soccer plays at Cabot today 5:00. Please release players at 12:30 Tuesday Sr Girls play at 1:00 in the first round of the State Tournament!

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GREENE COUNTY TECH HIGH SCHOOL Friday, February 28, 2025 ____________________________________ The Pledge, Moment of Silence, & National Anthem LUNCH MENU Create: General Tso Chicken, Fried Rice, and Dumplings Grill: Cheeseburger or Chicken Sandwich 2Mato: Cheese Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, or Crispy Chicken Wrap Sono: Fajita Marinated Chicken Seasoned Beef Taco Meat or Soft Shell Taco with Mexican Corn On the Go: Buffalo Chicken Salad Wrap 2nd Chance Breakfast: Sausage Biscuit Also remember students, we do have a closed campus for lunch. You are not allowed to check out only for lunch nor receive lunch from restaurants. STUDENT INFORMATION Swim Team State Send Off in the Courtyard, 8:35 a.m. The deadline to sign up for the April ACT without a late fee is this Friday. FCA will meet in the Practice Gym Wednesday March 5th at 7:30 a.m. Anyone interested in trying out for the 2025-2026 Sr. High Dance Team, please check your email and fill out the google form. Forms are due no later than Friday, March 14th. You will also need a physical form turned in by tryouts. UAMS applications are available in the counselor's office. Application deadline is Friday, March 21st. Reminder: Students please come to the office to sign in when you are late and sign out when you get checked out. SENIOR INFORMATION Seniors: Submissions are now open for the Senior Slideshow. Each senior can submit up to 5 photos. The deadline to submit your photos is March 1st. Please email your photos to seniorslideshow@gctschools.net and include your first and last name in the subject line. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Finley. Class of 2025! The senior class officers will be hosting a senior game night! It will be Friday, March 14th. From 6 to 8. There will be a dodgeball tournament in the practice gym, and multiple board games set up in the grand hall. We encourage you to invite your favorite teachers to come play board games with us. There will be snacks provided. Come and make memories with your senior class. SPORTS Students: If you have an athletic pass you must have it in hand when coming to a ball game. On big game nights there will not be an admin available to testify if you are a student. Cash is not accepted at door entry but debit, credit, cash app card, google and apple pay are accepted. Sr. Girls & Boys vs Marion at home, 6:00 Saturday State Swim Meet in Russellville Monday GCT Baseball vs Harding Academy will play at 6:30 on the Bruce Hunt Field Monday GCT Softball vs Rivercrest @ 4:30, Home

GREENE COUNTY TECH HIGH SCHOOL Thursday, February 27, 2025 ____________________________________ The Pledge & Moment of Silence LUNCH MENU Create: Toasty Three Cheese Sandwich with Tomato Soup Grill: Cheeseburger or Hot Chicken Sandwich 2Mato: Cheese Pizza, Supreme Pizza, or Buffalo Chicken Flatbread Sono: Fajita Marinated Chicken Seasoned Beef Taco Meat or Soft Shell Taco with Mexican Corn On the Go: Buffalo Chicken Salad Wrap 2nd Chance Breakfast: Mini Strawberry Bagels Also remember students, we do have a closed campus for lunch. You are not allowed to check out only for lunch nor receive lunch from restaurants. STUDENT INFORMATION The deadline to sign up for the April ACT without a late fee is this Friday. UAMS applications are available in the counselor's office. Application deadline is Friday, March 21st. Reminder: Students please come to the office to sign in when you are late and sign out when you get checked out. SENIOR INFORMATION Seniors: Submissions are now open for the Senior Slideshow. Each senior can submit up to 5 photos. The deadline to submit your photos is March 1st. Please email your photos to seniorslideshow@gctschools.net and include your first and last name in the subject line. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Finley. Class of 2025! The senior class officers will be hosting a senior game night! It will be Friday, March 14th. From 6 to 8. There will be a dodgeball tournament in the practice gym, and multiple board games set up in the grand hall. We encourage you to invite your favorite teachers to come play board games with us. There will be snacks provided. Come and make memories with your senior class. SPORTS Students: If you have an athletic pass you must have it in hand when coming to a ball game. On big game nights there will not be an admin available to testify if you are a student. Cash is not accepted at door entry but debit, credit, cash app card, google and apple pay are accepted. Friday Sr. Girls & Boys vs Marion at home, 6:00 Monday GCT Baseball vs Harding Academy will play at 6:30 on the Bruce Hunt Field Monday GCT Softball vs Rivercrest @ 4:30, Home

GREENE COUNTY TECH HIGH SCHOOL Wednesday, February 26, 2025 ____________________________________ The Pledge & Moment of Silence LUNCH MENU Create: Chicken Patty and Mashed Potatoes Grill: Cheeseburger or Chicken Sandwich 2Mato: Cheese Pizza, Supreme Pizza, or Buffalo Chicken Wrap Sandwich Sono: Fajita Marinated Chicken Seasoned Beef Taco Meat or Soft Shell Taco with Mexican Corn On the Go: Buffalo Chicken Salad Wrap 2nd Chance Breakfast: Convenience Item Also remember students, we do have a closed campus for lunch. You are not allowed to check out only for lunch nor receive lunch from restaurants. STUDENT INFORMATION Today Juniors and Seniors will have a meeting in the Auditorium at 1:00. We will have a guest speaker. The deadline to sign up for the April ACT without a late fee is this Friday. We noticed too many students in the hall after the tardy bell. Students if you are in the hallways after the bell, you need to have a note from a teacher. UAMS applications are available in the counselor's office. Application deadline is Friday, March 21st. Reminder: Students please come to the office to sign in when you are late and sign out when you get checked out. SENIOR INFORMATION Seniors: Submissions are now open for the Senior Slideshow. Each senior can submit up to 5 photos. The deadline to submit your photos is March 1st. Please email your photos to seniorslideshow@gctschools.net and include your first and last name in the subject line. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Finley. Class of 2025! The senior class officers will be hosting a senior game night! It will be Friday, March 14th. From 6 to 8. There will be a dodgeball tournament in the practice gym, and multiple board games set up in the grand hall. We encourage you to invite your favorite teachers to come play board games with us. There will be snacks provided. Come and make memories with your senior class. SPORTS Students: If you have an athletic pass you must have it in hand when coming to a ball game. On big game nights there will not be an admin available to testify if you are a student. Cash is not accepted at door entry but debit, credit, cash app card, google and apple pay are accepted. Thursday Boys and Girls Soccer @ Brookland Thursday, 5:00 p.m. Friday Sr. Girls & Boys vs Marion at home, 6:00

Congratulations to Neely Nelson on being named a Daughters of the American Revolution Citizenship Award winner! She is a fantastic kid and is very deserving of this prestigious award.

GREENE COUNTY TECH HIGH SCHOOL Tuesday, February 25, 2025 ____________________________________ The Pledge & Moment of Silence LUNCH MENU Create: General Tso Chicken Stir Fry with Brown Fried Rice Grill: Cheeseburger or Hot Chicken Sandwich 2Mato: Cheese Pizza, Supreme Pizza, or Buffalo Chicken Wrap Sandwich Sono: Fajita Marinated Chicken Seasoned Beef Taco Meat or Soft Shell Taco with Mexican Corn On the Go: Buffalo Chicken Salad Wrap 2nd Chance Breakfast: Chicken Biscuit Also remember students, we do have a closed campus for lunch. You are not allowed to check out only for lunch nor receive lunch from restaurants. STUDENT INFORMATION We noticed too many students in the hall after the tardy bell. Students if you are in the hallways after the bell, you need to have a note from a teacher. UAMS applications are available in the counselor's office. Application deadline is Friday, March 21st. Reminder: Students please come to the office to sign in when you are late and sign out when you get checked out. SENIOR INFORMATION Seniors, BRTC will be hosting a FAFSA Night. The event is scheduled for tonight, Tuesday, February 25, starting at 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Seniors: Submissions are now open for the Senior Slideshow. Each senior can submit up to 5 photos. The deadline to submit your photos is March 1st. Please email your photos to seniorslideshow@gctschools.net and include your first and last name in the subject line. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Finley. SPORTS Students: If you have an athletic pass you must have it in hand when coming to a ball game. On big game nights there will not be an admin available to testify if you are a student. Cash is not accepted at door entry but debit, credit, cash app card, google and apple pay are accepted. Sr. Girls & Boys vs Batesville at home, 6:00 Thursday Boys and Girls Soccer @ Brookland Thursday, 5:00 p.m. Friday Sr. Girls & Boys vs Marion at home, 6:00

The last chance to guarantee your yearbook is February 27th before the final number of copies to print is submitted to Jostens. From best friends to band practices - this year, every day means everything. The yearbook team is working hard to capture every moment and memory in the 2025 yearbook. If you are interested, please visit http://jostensyearbooks.com/?ref=A00439400, before the deadline. You can choose a payment plan during checkout to break the amount into 3 monthly payments. ***To see if you already purchased a yearbook use this link: https://www.jostens.com/customer-service/yearbook-order-tracking

GREENE COUNTY TECH HIGH SCHOOL Monday, February 24, 2025 ____________________________________ The Pledge, Moment of Silence, & National Anthem LUNCH MENU Create: Spaghetti with meat sauce, Green Beans, and Garlic Bread Grill: Cheeseburger or Turkey Corn Dog 2Mato: Cheese Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, or Riblet Sandwich Sono: Fajita Marinated Chicken Seasoned Beef Taco Meat or Soft Shell Taco with Mexican Corn On the Go: Buffalo Chicken Salad Wrap 2nd Chance Breakfast: Pancake on a stick Also remember students, we do have a closed campus for lunch. You are not allowed to check out only for lunch nor receive lunch from restaurants. STUDENT INFORMATION We noticed too many students in the hall after the tardy bell. Students if you are in the hallways after the bell, you need to have a note from a teacher. The final deadline for all of the yearbook pages is today. If you have any pictures that you haven't sent Mrs Herren please do so asap. UAMS applications are available in the counselor's office. Application deadline is Friday, March 21st. Reminder: Students please come to the office to sign in when you are late and sign out when you get checked out. SENIOR INFORMATION Seniors: Submissions are now open for the Senior Slideshow. Each senior can submit up to 5 photos. The deadline to submit your photos is March 1st. Please email your photos to seniorslideshow@gctschools.net and include your first and last name in the subject line. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Finley. SPORTS Students: If you have an athletic pass you must have it in hand when coming to a ball game. On big game nights there will not be an admin available to testify if you are a student. Cash is not accepted at door entry but debit, credit, cash app card, google and apple pay are accepted. Tuesday Sr. Girls & Boys vs Batesville at home, 6:00 Friday Sr. Girls & Boys vs Marion at home, 6:00

GCTSD will be closed Friday, February 21st, due to icy road conditions in the county and some paved roads in town. This instructional day will be made up on Friday, April 18th.