Greene County Tech High School

🎉 Huge congratulations to our very own Breta Dean on being named NEA Counselor of the Year! 🏆 We are so blessed to have her at Greene County Tech High School. This award is a true testament to the incredible dedication, compassion, and excellence we see from her every single day. Thank you, Mrs. Dean, for making such a positive impact on our students, staff, and community. 💛💚

Big Thank you to Ironhorse BBQ for feeding our December students of the month. They had a great meal and great service.

Shout-out to Erik Wright and OEM for the donation of PPE. This will come in handy during flu season. Everyone stay safe and healthy...thanks again, Erik.

Reminder: GCT will be closed on Monday, January 20th. This was a built-in flex day that is not needed for snow day make-up. See you Tuesday!!

GREENE COUNTY TECH HIGH SCHOOL Friday, January 17, 2025 ____________________________________ The Pledge, Moment of Silence, & Alma Mater LUNCH MENU Create: Chicken Alfredo Pasta 2Mato: Cheese Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, Wings & Fries, or Pretzel rods with Cheese Grill: Cheeseburger, Chicken Sandwich, or Spicy Chicken Sandwich Sono: Fajita Marinated Chicken Seasoned Beef Taco Meat or Soft Shell Taco with Mexican Corn On the Go: Chicken Cobb Salad 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 UAMS applications are available in the counselor's office. Application deadline is Friday, March 21st. Every Thursday and Friday before First Period in Grand Hall, Troupe 7614 will be collecting "Cans for Kisses" between now and Valentine's Day! Bring non-perishable food items to donate and receive a bag of kisses!!! All items will go in our school's little pantry. Miss GCT Pageant registration is open! Early registration is from now thru Jan 19 for $35. A link will be sent out in the bulletin for you to sign up online. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Gage or visit her classroom in Tradition Hall room 607. Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfuwn3hVlWwLkhop_Vk34U6KAJUCk0f063qC7NGa6NE1M5XsQ/viewform?usp=sf_link FAQ Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ACtPDCSKxmIn0Dui0oRtwR6zwTpRj3GOyDW_TY6yRm4/edit Students, If you don't have a note from a teacher to leave your 8th period enrichment room prior to the end of 8th period, you are to remain in your scheduled enrichment room. Teachers, Do not write any notes for students to attend your enrichment class after the end of 7th period. The last day to order a personalized yearbook is 1/31/25. You may order at Jostens.com We are seeing an increase in Pajamas Pants and House Shoes as normal clothing which is prohibited at the High School. Please do not wear these items and it is located on Page 159 in the student handbook. Reminder: Students please come to the office to sign in when you are late and sign out when you get checked out. Come to the Counselor’s Office between class or at lunch for schedule changes. Today is the last day to change your schedule. 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. Varsity Girls & Boys Basketball @ Nettleton, 5:00 There will be a volleyball game played by the males in grades 9th-12th. This will take place in the Paragould High School Gym on Monday, February 24th. There will be two teams. The first is a varsity team, which consists of 11th and 12th graders. The second is a junior varsity team, which consists of 9th and 10th graders. The team captain for the varsity team is Ian Vasquez, and the team captain for the junior varsity team is Gavin Cupp. There will be a $10 fee to cover the cost of the t-shirt. I have attached a Google Form for those that are interested to fill out and submit. These forms need to be submitted no later than Friday, January 24th. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnddlAMQl6SZpdcEWEmQvgS19u8JC-aldU5VTRE_RuiXiNUQ/viewform?usp=header

In honor of School Board Appreciation Month, we extend our heartfelt thanks to our school board members. Your dedication and thoughtful leadership make a lasting impact on our students, schools, and community. We appreciate all that you do! #SchoolBoardAppreciation #CommunityLeaders Jason Weatherford, Audra Williams, Brad Rogers, Craig Morton, Terry Norwood, Zack McMillon, Tim Roswell

Miss GCT Early Bird Registration is due by January 19th! Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1crTQ4q9SGMVPjBrAPbidhvwhiw2IudGURFYn9uXWbwI/viewform?edit_requested=true

If you are interested in the Winter Paint Party hosted by the GCT Art Department, please see the attached flier for more information. There are a few slots still available.

GREENE COUNTY TECH HIGH SCHOOL Thursday, January 16, 2025 ____________________________________ The Pledge & Moment of Silence LUNCH MENU Create: Mashed Potato & Chicken , Seasoned Corn, and Roll 2Mato: Cheese Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, or Buffalo Chicken Dip Grill: Cheeseburger, Chicken Sandwich, or Spicy Chicken Sandwich 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 UAMS applications are available in the counselor's office. Application deadline is Friday, March 21st. Anyone interested in joining the Senior High Track Team will need to meet in the Grand Hall today during Enrichment with Coach Gay. The Pay it Forward Club will meet today during enrichment in Mr. Blake's room. We will be discussing our upcoming project at the Primary as well as some other important information. If you plan to participate in the upcoming events, please make plans to attend. Every Thursday and Friday before First Period in Grand Hall, Troupe 7614 will be collecting "Cans for Kisses" between now and Valentine's Day! Bring non-perishable food items to donate and receive a bag of kisses!!! All items will go in our school's little pantry. Miss GCT Pageant registration is open! Early registration is from now thru Jan 19 for $35. A link will be sent out in the bulletin for you to sign up online. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Gage or visit her classroom in Tradition Hall room 607. Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfuwn3hVlWwLkhop_Vk34U6KAJUCk0f063qC7NGa6NE1M5XsQ/viewform?usp=sf_link FAQ Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ACtPDCSKxmIn0Dui0oRtwR6zwTpRj3GOyDW_TY6yRm4/edit Students, If you don't have a note from a teacher to leave your 8th period enrichment room prior to the end of 8th period, you are to remain in your scheduled enrichment room. Teachers, Do not write any notes for students to attend your enrichment class after the end of 7th period. The last day to order a personalized yearbook is 1/31/25. You may order at Jostens.com We are seeing an increase in Pajamas Pants and House Shoes as normal clothing which is prohibited at the High School. Please do not wear these items and it is located on Page 159 in the student handbook. Reminder: Students please come to the office to sign in when you are late and sign out when you get checked out. Come to the Counselor’s Office between class or at lunch for schedule changes. Friday is the last day to change your schedule. SENIOR INFORMATION Attention Seniors: We will have a pick the prom theme meeting today during enrichment in Mrs. Wallace’s room. Any senior students interested in helping pick the theme are welcome to come. 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. Swim meet @ home, Community Center 5:30. Team will need to be dismissed at 2:00 Wrestling @ Mountain Home, 5:00 p.m. Friday Girls/Boys Basketball @ Nettleton, 5:00 There will be a volleyball game played by the males in grades 9th-12th. This will take place in the Paragould High School Gym on Monday, February 24th. There will be two teams. The first is a varsity team, which consists of 11th and 12th graders. The second is a junior varsity team, which consists of 9th and 10th graders. The team captain for the varsity team is Ian Vasquez, and the team captain for the junior varsity team is Gavin Cupp. There will be a $10 fee to cover the cost of the t-shirt. I have attached a Google Form for those that are interested to fill out and submit. These forms need to be submitted no later than Friday, January 24th. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnddlAMQl6SZpdcEWEmQvgS19u8JC-aldU5VTRE_RuiXiNUQ/viewform?usp=header

GCTSD will resume normal bus routes this afternoon, Wednesday, January 15, 2025. All students will be dropped off at their normal bus stops. Thank you for your patience as we navigated last weeks snow event!

GREENE COUNTY TECH HIGH SCHOOL Wednesday, January 15, 2025 ____________________________________ The Pledge & Moment of Silence LUNCH MENU Create: Chicken Patty, Mashed Potatoes, and Roll 2Mato: Cheese Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, or Turkey Bacon Panini Grill: Cheeseburger, Chicken Sandwich, or Spicy Chicken Sandwich 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 Anyone interested in joining the Senior High Track Team will need to meet in the Grand Hall Thursday during Enrichment with Coach Gay. Every Thursday and Friday before First Period in Grand Hall, Troupe 7614 will be collecting "Cans for Kisses" between now and Valentine's Day! Bring non-perishable food items to donate and receive a bag of kisses!!! All items will go in our school's little pantry. Miss GCT Pageant registration is open! Early registration is from now thru Jan 19 for $35. A link will be sent out in the bulletin for you to sign up online. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Gage or visit her classroom in Tradition Hall room 607. Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfuwn3hVlWwLkhop_Vk34U6KAJUCk0f063qC7NGa6NE1M5XsQ/viewform?usp=sf_link FAQ Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ACtPDCSKxmIn0Dui0oRtwR6zwTpRj3GOyDW_TY6yRm4/edit Students, If you don't have a note from a teacher to leave your 8th period enrichment room prior to the end of 8th period, you are to remain in your scheduled enrichment room. Teachers, Do not write any notes for students to attend your enrichment class after the end of 7th period. The last day to order a personalized yearbook is 1/31/25. You may order at Jostens.com Saturday All-Region Band Auditions We are seeing an increase in Pajamas Pants and House Shoes as normal clothing which is prohibited at the High School. Please do not wear these items and it is located on Page 159 in the student handbook. Reminder: Students please come to the office to sign in when you are late and sign out when you get checked out. Come to the Counselor’s Office between class or at lunch for schedule changes. Friday is the last day to change your schedule. SENIOR INFORMATION Attention Seniors: We will have a pick the prom theme meeting Thursday January 16th during enrichment in Mrs. Wallace’s room. Any senior students interested in helping pick the theme are welcome to come. 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. Thursday Swim meet @ home, Community Center 5:30. Team will need to be dismissed at 2:00 Thursday Wrestling @ Mountain Home, 5:00 p.m. Friday Girls/Boys Basketball @ Nettleton, 5:00

GCTSD will run modified bus routes in the morning, Wednesday, January 15, 2025. We will re-evaluate those routes tomorrow. Please monitor our social media pages for further information.

GCTSD will continue to run modified bus routes this afternoon, Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Note: we have taken bus 14 and bus 192 off of this list. Those buses will run their normal routes. We will put out information about Wednesday, January 15, 2025, later today.

GREENE COUNTY TECH HIGH SCHOOL Tuesday, January 14, 2025 ____________________________________ The Pledge & Moment of Silence LUNCH MENU Create: Toasted Ham & Swiss and Broccoli & Cheese Soup 2Mato: Cheese, Pepperoni, or Pepperoni & Cheese Calzone Grill: Cheeseburger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, or Hot Chicken Sandwich 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 Anyone interested in joining the Senior High Track Team will need to meet in the Grand Hall Thursday during Enrichment with Coach Gay. Basketball Pep Rally, 1:32 p.m., Arena Wednesday FCA/SCA Meeting in the Community Room, 7:30 a.m. Miss GCT Pageant registration is open! Early registration is from now thru Jan 19 for $35. A link will be sent out in the bulletin for you to sign up online. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Gage or visit her classroom in Tradition Hall room 607. Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfuwn3hVlWwLkhop_Vk34U6KAJUCk0f063qC7NGa6NE1M5XsQ/viewform?usp=sf_link FAQ Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ACtPDCSKxmIn0Dui0oRtwR6zwTpRj3GOyDW_TY6yRm4/edit Students, If you don't have a note from a teacher to leave your 8th period enrichment room prior to the end of 8th period, you are to remain in your scheduled enrichment room. Teachers, Do not write any notes for students to attend your enrichment class after the end of 7th period. The last day to order a personalized yearbook is 1/31/25. You may order at Jostens.com Now is your chance to be a STAR!! Musical auditions for "Fiddler on the Roof" will be right after school today and Wednesday, January 14 and 15. No previous experience required. To audition, prepare 1 minute of a song you are comfortable singing and come to Mrs. Dial's room in Gold Hall. If you desire to be in the ensemble only or would like to work on stage crew, come see Mrs. Dial for a brief sign-up process. EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Saturday All-Region Band Auditions We are seeing an increase in Pajamas Pants and House Shoes as normal clothing which is prohibited at the High School. Please do not wear these items and it is located on Page 159 in the student handbook. Reminder: Students please come to the office to sign in when you are late and sign out when you get checked out. Come to the Counselor’s Office between class or at lunch for schedule changes. This is the last week to change your schedule. SENIOR INFORMATION Attention Seniors: We will have a pick the prom theme meeting next Thursday January 16th during enrichment in Mrs. Wallace’s room. Any senior students interested in helping pick the theme are welcome to come. 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. Girls/Boys Basketball vs Searcy @ home, JV girls 5:00, 6:00, and 7:15 p.m. Thursday Swim meet @ home, Community Center 5:30. Team will need to be dismissed at 2:00 Thursday Wrestling @ Mountain Home, 5:00 p.m. Friday Girls/Boys Basketball @ Nettleton, 5:00 .

GCTSD will run modified bus routes in the morning, Tuesday, January 14, 2025. We will re-evaluate the modified bus routes tomorrow to make a determination about the afternoon. Please continue to monitor our social media pages for updates.

GCTSD will use modified bus routes this afternoon. Please see attached information and note the time to pick up your student at the designated stop if your student is on a modified bus route. We will put out more information about the bus routes for tomorrow morning soon.

GREENE COUNTY TECH HIGH SCHOOL Monday, January 13, 2025 ____________________________________ The Pledge, Moment of Silence, & National Anthem LUNCH MENU Create: Roasted Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, and Roll 2Mato: Cheese, Pepperoni, or BBQ Chicken Pizza Grill: Cheeseburger, Chicken Sandwich, or Hot Chicken Sandwich Sono: Fajita Marinated Chicken Seasoned Beef Taco Meat or Soft Shell Taco with Mexican Corn On the Go: Chicken 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 Due to the Pep Rally on Tuesday, we will have our Math and Science CTMs today! Miss GCT Pageant registration is open! Early registration is from now thru Jan 19 for $35. A link will be sent out in the bulletin for you to sign up online. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Gage or visit her classroom in Tradition Hall room 607. Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfuwn3hVlWwLkhop_Vk34U6KAJUCk0f063qC7NGa6NE1M5XsQ/viewform?usp=sf_link FAQ Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ACtPDCSKxmIn0Dui0oRtwR6zwTpRj3GOyDW_TY6yRm4/edit We will start CTMs on January 14th. Students, If you don't have a note from a teacher to leave your 8th period enrichment room prior to the end of 8th period, you are to remain in your scheduled enrichment room. Teachers, Do not write any notes for students to attend your enrichment class after the end of 7th period. The last day to order a personalized yearbook is 1/31/25. You may order at Jostens.com Now is your chance to be a STAR!! Musical auditions for "Fiddler on the Roof" will be right after school on Tuesday and Wednesday, January 14 and 15. No previous experience required. To audition, prepare 1 minute of a song you are comfortable singing and come to Mrs. Dial's room in Gold Hall. If you desire to be in the ensemble only or would like to work on stage crew, come see Mrs. Dial for a brief sign-up process. EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Reminder: Students please come to the office to sign in when you are late and sign out when you get checked out. Come to the Counselor’s Office between class or at lunch for schedule changes. SENIOR INFORMATION Attention Seniors: We will have a pick the prom theme meeting next Thursday January 16th during enrichment in Mrs. Wallace’s room. Any senior students interested in helping pick the theme are welcome to come. 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. JV Wrestling tonight @ Cabot.Wrestlers need to catch the bus at 1:30 today. Tuesday Girls/Boys Basketball vs Searcy @ home, JV girls 5:00, 6:00, and 7:15 p.m. Thursday Swim meet @ home, Community Center 5:30. Team will need to be dismissed at 2:00 Friday Girls/Boys Basketball @ Nettleton, 6:00

GCTSD will be in session Monday, January 13th, with modified morning bus routes. Please see attachment. We will evaluate these routes tomorrow to determine if the afternoon bus routes will also be modified and send out that communication as soon as we make a determination. Be on the lookout in the morning for icy patches from potential refreezing.

GCTSD will be closed Friday, January 10th, due to inclement weather conditions. This day is built into the calendar and will not need to be made up. Be safe and enjoy the snow.

Eagle Nation, Please keep the Family of Maddux Graham in your thoughts and prayers. Maddux passed away Wednesday morning. He was one of our Courage Hall warriors and a beloved member of our student body. Maddux had a kind heart, was a good friend to the students in his class, was loved by his teachers, and loved being a part of Special Olympic bowling program. His presence at GCT will be missed.