Greene County Tech High School

2-18-25 GCT will release school at 12:30 today due to the threat of winter weather. Carlines and buses will begin at this time to ensure all buses can safely return ahead of the storm. - Aftercare is cancelled today - All after school activities are cancelled today - All campuses will be closed until further notice - Please monitor TechConnect, TechTV, KAIT, Facebook, GCT website & local radio daily Everyone stay safe and warm!

HS Parents, We have an electrical issue that has knocked out the lights in 6 of our classrooms and our library. We are working to get the issues resolved.

Based on the predicted forecast for tomorrow, Tuesday, February 18th, GCTSD will be prepared for an early release if needed. The times set for the early release will be determined by the hourly forecast tomorrow to ensure all students and staff are able to get home safely. Please monitor notifications tomorrow through any of the following sources: TechConnect app, Tech TV, KAIT, Facebook, GCTSD webpage and local radio stations.

Senior Parents: We need photos for the Senior Slideshow. The Deadline to submit photos is March 1st. Email your photos to seniorslideshow@gctschools.net Include your child's name in the subject line. You may submit up to 5 photos. You may also send photos to the school.

Reminder: Friday, February 14th, is a holiday on our school calendar. GCTSD will not be in session. Monday, February 17th, is a built-in flex day that is not needed for snow day make-up. See you on Tuesday!

Congratulations to our December students of the month. They were treated to a complimentary lunch from Zaxby's today. We want to thank Zaxby's for helping us recognize the great students that we have at GCT.

Congratulations to these Art students in Mr Blake's Art Class who participated at the Visual & Performing Arts Festival. Their artwork has been selected for display at the NEA COOP in Walnut Ridge.

GREENE COUNTY TECH HIGH SCHOOL Wednesday, February 12, 2025 ____________________________________ The Pledge & Moment of Silence LUNCH MENU Create: Chicken Patty and Mashed Potatoes Grill: Hamburger or Chicken Sandwich 2Mato: Cheese Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, or Turkey, Cheese, & Bacon Panini 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 Food Day #6 Library Popcorn $1 Water $1 Flavored Water $2 Choir will be selling various snack items and cold sodas Wednesday for food day. All items are $2 cash only! Young Politicians will be selling beef jerky with Valentine cards attached. They are 2 for $3. The GCT Winterguard will be selling flowers for Valentine’s Day for $3 each. Flowers will be given out Thursday during the 8th period. If your flower recipient leaves before 8th period be sure to mention this when purchasing so they can get it to them before they leave. Any junior that would like to help decorate for prom needs to meet in Mrs. Wallace's classroom down spirit hall room 511 this Thursday during enrichment to sign up. If you are unable to attend please email Mrs. Wallace. Pay it Forward members who signed up last week to help deliver valentine bags to our friends on Courage hall, will meet this Thursday in the rotunda. Please check in to your 8th period enrichment first before coming to the rotunda. You may ONLY attend if you signed up last week. Thursday Parent Teacher Conferences from 4:00-8:00 Thursday State Thespian Conference in Russellville 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. Brown's Graduation Supply will be here on Tuesday, Feb. 18th at 8:15 am to deliver class rings and to measure and take orders for any Senior who has not yet ordered a cap and gown. Delivery of Caps and Gowns will take place sometime in Mid-April. The exact date has not been set. New dates for the Atlas Spring Interim Testing will be Wednesday, February 19th-Writing and Thursday, February 20th- Reading The final deadline for all of the yearbook pages is 2/23 so 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. Friday Varsity Girls & Boys Basketball Vs Nettleton, 6:00 p.m., Make -A-Wish-Night Saturday Swim 5A Conference Meeting @ Batesville, 10:00 a.m.

GREENE COUNTY TECH HIGH SCHOOL Tuesday, February 11, 2025 ____________________________________ The Pledge & Moment of Silence LUNCH MENU Create: Toasted Ham & Swiss with Creamy Potato Soup 2Mato: Cheese Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, or Pepperoni & Cheese Calzone Grill: Cheeseburger or Chicken Sandwich served with French Fries 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 Wednesday Food Day #6 Library Popcorn $1 Water $1 Flavored Water $2 Choir will be selling various snack items and cold sodas Wednesday for food day. All items are $2 cash only! Young Politicians will be selling beef jerky with Valentine cards attached. They are 2 for $3. Wednesday FCA/SCA Meeting in the Community Room @ 7:30 a.m. Pay it Forward members who signed up last week to help deliver valentine bags to our friends on Courage hall, will meet this Thursday in the rotunda. Please check in to your 8th period enrichment first before coming to the rotunda. You may ONLY attend if you signed up last week. Thursday Parent Teacher Conferences from 4:00-8:00 Thursday State Thespian Conference in Russellville 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. Brown's Graduation Supply will be here on Tuesday, Feb. 18th at 8:15 am to deliver class rings and to measure and take orders for any Senior who has not yet ordered a cap and gown. Delivery of Caps and Gowns will take place sometime in Mid-April. The exact date has not been set. New dates for the Atlas Spring Interim Testing will be Wednesday, February 19th-Writing and Thursday, February 20th- Reading The final deadline for all of the yearbook pages is 2/23 so 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. Varsity Girls & Boys Basketball @ Searcy, 6:00 p.m. Friday Varsity Girls & Boys Basketball Vs Nettleton, 6:00 p.m., Make -A-Wish-Night Saturday Swim 5A Conference Meeting @ Batesville, 10:00 a.m.

GREENE COUNTY TECH HIGH SCHOOL Monday, February 10, 2025 ____________________________________ The Pledge, Moment of Silence, & National Anthem LUNCH MENU Create: Roasted Turkey and Green Beans 2Mato: Cheese Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, or BBQ Chicken Pizza Grill: Cheeseburger or Chicken Sandwich served with French Fries 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 Congratulations to the all state band members Aaden Thompson made all state jazz and symphonic band Wyatt Willeford made symphonic band Tucker Colvin 3rd alternate. Congratulations to Neely Nelson and Jocelyn Eguia for earning a place in the 2025 Arkansas All-State Choir. Wednesday Food Day #6 Library Popcorn $1 Water $1 Flavored Water $2 Choir will be selling various snack items and cold sodas Wednesday for food day. All items are $2 cash only! 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. 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. New dates for the Atlas Spring Interim Testing will be Wednesday, February 19th-Writing and Thursday, February 20th- Reading The final deadline for all of the yearbook pages is 2/23 so 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.

Congratulations to our January Students of the Month: Katelyn Hall, Zoey Henry, Colter Hunt, Valley Mitchem, Jaxson Butler, Kenley Hunt, Ethan Shephard, Ana Yandell, Riley Bennett, Aleigh McMunn, Chloe Oost, and Peyton Pillow.

Congratulations to the Aaden Thompson, Wyatt Willeford, and Tucker Colvin for making All State Band!

Congratulations to Neely Nelson and Jocelyn Eguia for earning a place in the 2025 Arkansas All-State Choir!

GCTHS Choir students went to AState to compete at All-State Choir auditions. We are proud of their hard work and dedication over many months of preparation and qualifying events!

Happy National School Counselor Week! We are truly blessed with the two best at GCT High School—Breta Dean and Ray Stricker! Their dedication, kindness, and guidance make a lasting impact on our students every day. From helping navigate challenges to celebrating successes, they go above and beyond to support our school community. Thank you, Breta and Ray, for all that you do! You are so appreciated! #NationalSchoolCounselorWeek #ThankYou

GREENE COUNTY TECH HIGH SCHOOL Friday, February 7, 2025 ____________________________________ The Pledge, Moment of Silence, & Alma Mater LUNCH MENU Create: Chicken Pot Pie and Green Beans 2Mato: Cheese Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, or Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Grill: Cheeseburger or Chicken Sandwich served with French Fries Sono: Fajita Marinated Chicken Seasoned Beef Taco Meat or Soft Shell Taco with Mexican Corn On the Go: Turkey Chef 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 Congratulations to the following members of Troupe 7614 for their recent accomplishments in Individual Events: Superior: Aubrey Schalk, Avery Cooper, Tristin Holcomb, Chloe Mears Excellent: Neely Nelson, Jaren Boozer, Lance Ward, Lakyn HoskinsMadison Davis, Lucy Graham, Garrett Veal, Melanie Gragg, Zoey Henry Troupe 7614 received a rating of Excellent for their One Act Play "Dark Road" Ratings of Superior and Excellent will be awarded at the state level. All Superior ratings are eligible to compete at the national level and will receive a scholarship. Aubrey Schalk and Avery Cooper will compete next week at our State Festival for Best of Show. State Festival will be in Russellville on February 13-15, 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. Military Ball tonight at 6:00 p.m. If you are taking the ACT Saturday and need a calculator, ask a math teacher to add you to the calculator list. 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. New dates for the Atlas Spring Interim Testing will be Wednesday, February 19th-Writing and Thursday, February 20th- Reading The final deadline for all of the yearbook pages is 2/23 so 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. Sr High Girls & Boys Basketball Vs Paragould, Arena, 6:00 p.m.

GREENE COUNTY TECH HIGH SCHOOL Thursday, February 6, 2025 ____________________________________ The Pledge & Moment of Silence LUNCH MENU Create: General Tso’s Chicken and Roasted Broccoli 2Mato: Cheese Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, or Italian Meatball Sub Grill: Cheeseburger or Hot Chicken Sandwich served with French Fries Sono: Fajita Marinated Chicken Seasoned Beef Taco Meat or Soft Shell Taco with Mexican Corn On the Go: Turkey Chef Salad or Chicken 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 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. Congratulations to these 5 students that qualified to advance to compete at the State FBLA Conference: Riley Bennett - Intro to FBLA Harper Cline - Marketing Emma Holmes - Accounting I Alyssa Palmer - Intro to Public Speaking Brayleigh Sneed - Personal Finance Pay it Forward Club will meet today during enrichment to work on our Valentines gift bags for our friends in Courage Hall. We will deliver these to them next Thursday, Feb. 13th. You will only be allowed to attend that activity next week if you sign up during today's meeting. We will meet in Mr. Blake's classroom. Students and Staff, you have been emailed a google form to nominate teacher of the month and support staff of the month. If you haven’t nominated someone yet, please do so today by 3:30 Spirit Week Dress up day as follows: Thur: BBQ dad/Soccer mom Fri: Green/Gold Friday Military Ball at 6:00 p.m. If you are taking the ACT this Saturday and need a calculator, ask a math teacher to add you to the calculator list. Attention students: The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will host a Fifth quarter right after the Paragould vs. Tech Basketball game on Friday February 7th. Please make plans to come. Everyone is invited. Students: The Arkansas Methodist Medical Center Foundation Benefit Beauty Pageant Saturday, February 8, 2025 The 23rd Annual AMMC Foundation Beauty Pageant will be held at the Greene County Tech High School Auditorium This event is a benefit pageant and all proceeds go to the AMMC Foundation. Application & Payment Deadline is today. 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. New dates for the Atlas Spring Interim Testing will be Wednesday, February 19th-Writing and Thursday, February 20th- Reading The final deadline for all of the yearbook pages is 2/23 so 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. Friday Sr High Girls & Boys Basketball Vs Paragould, Arena, 6:00 p.m.

GREENE COUNTY TECH HIGH SCHOOL Wednesday, February 5, 2025 ____________________________________ The Pledge & Moment of Silence LUNCH MENU Create: Chicken Patty with gravy 2Mato: Cheese Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, or Cheesesteak Flatbread Grill: Cheeseburger or Chicken Sandwich served with French Fries Sono: Fajita Marinated Chicken Seasoned Beef Taco Meat or Soft Shell Taco with Mexican Corn On the Go: Turkey Chef 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 Students and Staff, you have been emailed a google form to nominate teacher of the month and support staff of the month. Spirit Week Dress up day as follows: Wed: Camo/Redneck Tech Day Thur: BBQ dad/Soccer mom Fri: Green/Gold If you are taking the ACT this Saturday and need a calculator, ask a math teacher to add you to the calculator list. Attention students: The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will host a Fifth quarter right after the Paragould vs. Tech Basketball game on Friday February 7th. Please make plans to come. Everyone is invited. Students: The Arkansas Methodist Medical Center Foundation Benefit Beauty Pageant Saturday, February 8, 2025 The 23rd Annual AMMC Foundation Beauty Pageant will be held at the Greene County Tech High School Auditorium This event is a benefit pageant and all proceeds go to the AMMC Foundation. Application & Payment Deadline is today. 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. New dates for the Atlas Spring Interim Testing will be Wednesday, February 19th-Writing and Thursday, February 20th- Reading 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. Friday Sr High Girls & Boys Basketball Vs Paragould, Arena, 6:00 p.m.

Huge shout out to Director of Bands at GCT, Kim R. Webb!!! #congratulations#waytorepresent#we aresoproudofyou Check out the link below: https://hub.yamaha.com/music-educators/40-under-40/2025/webb-kim/

TECH TV students working hard at the Miss GCT Pageant. Mrs. Teager provided the workers with food for the long day!