Rainelle Elementary Celebrates a Life of Kindness & a Legacy of Literacy with Dolly!

Join us Friday, September 25, as we celebrate the joy of reading, kindness, and family while honoring Dolly Parton’s legacy of literacy and kindness!

Students will enjoy a special day featuring:
📖 Guest readers in classrooms
⏰ 20 minutes of schoolwide reading
📸 A special picture booth during morning drop-off
💜 A kindness celebration

Parents are invited! Stop by during morning drop-off for a FREE commemorative picture with your child at our Dolly-themed photo booth.

Students are encouraged to dress in their favorite country/western attire as we celebrate Dolly in style!

Read • Dream • Grow • Inspire
Come celebrate reading, kindness, and the legacy of Dolly!
10 days ago, David Poticher
Promotional poster for Rainelle Elementary’s “A Life of Kindness and a Legacy of Literacy with Dolly” celebration on Friday, September 25. The event celebrates reading, kindness, and family while honoring Dolly Parton’s literacy legacy. Activities include guest readers visiting classrooms, 20 minutes of schoolwide reading, a Dolly-themed picture booth during morning drop-off, and a kindness celebration. Parents are invited to visit during morning drop-off for a free commemorative photo with their child. Students are encouraged to wear country or western attire. The poster also provides information about Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and includes a QR code to learn more and check eligibility.

Today, we celebrate the outstanding School Service Personnel of Greenbrier County Schools! 🎉

Thank you to our bus operators, cooks, custodians, aides, secretaries, maintenance staff, and all service personnel whose dedication keeps our schools running and supports student success every day.

Your hard work makes a difference, and we are grateful for all you do! A special shout-out to our 2026-27 Service Employee Honorees:

Billie Jean Shafer, Service Employee of the Year
Marsha Myles, Elementary Service Person of the Year
Richard Crane, Secondary Service Person of the Year
Darrick Morris, Maintenance Person of the Year

Happy School Service Personnel Day!

#SchoolServicePersonnelDay #GCSPride #LoveMyWVPublicSchool

about 7 hours ago, Greenbrier County Schools
A photo of school service employees of the year in honor of WV School Service Personnel Day
Greenbrier County Schools is pleased to partner with the Greenbrier Family Support Center and WVU Extension Office to provide support, resources, and connections to grandparents and anyone responsible for raising another person’s child.

Please join us at the Greenbrier Family Support Center (305 Elmwood Ave., Alderson) on September 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

#CommunityPartnerships #ILoveWVPublicSchools #Grandfamilies
about 22 hours ago, Greenbrier County Schools
grandparents assist child with homework
Greenbrier County Schools is excited to host a FREE Resource Fair for families of children with special needs. This event will connect families with valuable information, services, and community resources designed to help children thrive and reach their full potential.

Where: Greenbrier County Schools Board Office
430 Academic Drive, Lewisburg, WV
When: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Participating Vendors Include: Accentra Health, CSED, Seneca Mental Health, Aetna, DRS, and many more!

This is a great opportunity to meet local service providers, learn about available supports, and connect with organizations dedicated to helping children and families succeed.
Questions?

Contact Adena Okes-Hawkins at aokes@k12.wv.us or Nancy Osborne at nancy.osborne@k12.wv.us. You may also leave a message for either Adena or Nancy by calling Greenbrier County Schools at 304-647-6470.

Please share with anyone who may benefit from this valuable community resource! 💙💚

#FamilyEngagement #ResourceFair
about 23 hours ago, Greenbrier County Schools
Free Family Resource Fair Sept. 24 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Questions? Contact 304-647-6470. Image features photos of seven children engaged in learning.
The True Girl Crazy Hair Tour is coming to Eastern Greenbrier Middle School!

Girls ages 7–12 and their moms, grandmothers, or other female caregivers are invited to an unforgettable evening of music, worship, games, a fashion show, and plenty of crazy-hair fun!

📅 October 6
⏰ 5:30–8:00 p.m.
📍 Eastern Greenbrier Middle School — Fairlea, WV

This high-energy event is designed to help girls connect, grow in faith, and celebrate their God-given identity in a fun and encouraging environment.

Tickets are available now! Visit mytruegirl.com/tour/ or scan the QR code on the flyer for more information.

Please share with the families who might enjoy this special evening! 💗

#TrueGirl #CrazyHairTour #EasternGreenbrier
2 days ago, David Poticher
Promotional flyer for the True Girl Crazy Hair Tour coming to Eastern Greenbrier Middle School in Fairlea, West Virginia, on October 6 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. The flyer advertises a 2.5-hour live event for girls ages 7–12 and their mothers or female caregivers, featuring music, worship, games, a fashion show, and a “crazy hair” theme focused on faith, identity, and biblical teachings. The flyer includes photos of girls and women participating in performances and activities, the True Girl Crazy Hair Tour logo, a QR code, and a link for tickets at Pure Freedom.
Join Vicky Neal, GHS AmeriCorps Hidden History Associate, for a special presentation highlighting the stories, places, and people that have shaped our region and learning more about the Hidden History of Western Greenbrier Project.

* Saturday, September 26, 2026
* 2:00 p.m.
* Greenbrier West High School
* Free Admission
* Presentation lasts approximately 45 minutes.

Come learn more about our region’s fascinating history and the upcoming Greenbrier Historical Society–Meadow River Valley Museum!

#HiddenHistory #WesternGreenbrierCounty #LocalHistory #WestVirginiaHistory
2 days ago, David Poticher
Event flyer for “Hidden History of Western Greenbrier County,” featuring a special presentation by Vicky Neal, GHS AmeriCorps Hidden History Associate. The presentation will be held Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Greenbrier West High School. The flyer includes historical photographs of a Western Greenbrier County business, two people with a horse-drawn wagon, and a man holding a child. The presentation will highlight the Hidden History of Western Greenbrier Project and the stories, places, and people that shaped the region. The flyer also promotes the upcoming Greenbrier Historical Society–Meadow River Valley Museum. Admission is free, and the presentation will last approximately 45 minutes.
Greenbrier County Schools is excited to host a FREE Resource Fair for families of children with special needs. This event will connect families with valuable information, services, and community resources designed to help children thrive and reach their full potential.

Where: Greenbrier County Schools Board Office
430 Academic Drive, Lewisburg, WV
When: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Participating Vendors Include: Accentra Health, CSED, Seneca Mental Health, Aetna, DRS, and many more!

This is a great opportunity to meet local service providers, learn about available supports, and connect with organizations dedicated to helping children and families succeed.
Questions?

Contact Adena Okes-Hawkins at aokes@k12.wv.us or Nancy Osborne at nancy.osborne@k12.wv.us. You may also leave a message for either Adena or Nancy by calling Greenbrier County Schools at 304-647-6470.

Please share with anyone who may benefit from this valuable community resource! 💙💚

#FamilyEngagement #ResourceFair
6 days ago, Greenbrier County Schools
Free Family Resource Fair Sept. 24 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Questions? Contact 304-647-6470. Image features photos of seven children engaged in learning.
Parents or guardians who pick up students: As we are learning routines, please keep in mind you are not permitted to park in the school parking lot and wait for your child to be dismissed. You may pick up your child after the buses have left - around 2:35 or after. Do not block the school parking lot or route 60. Thank you!
9 days ago, Kim Tincher
Title I will have parent volunteer trainings tomorrow, September 15th at 9:00 am or 1:30 pm. Please sign in at the front office. Thank you.
10 days ago, Kim Tincher
Greenbrier County Schools is excited to host a FREE Resource Fair for families of children with special needs. This event will connect families with valuable information, services, and community resources designed to help children thrive and reach their full potential.

Where: Greenbrier County Schools Board Office
430 Academic Drive, Lewisburg, WV
When: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Participating Vendors Include: Accentra Health, CSED, Seneca Mental Health, Aetna, DRS, and many more!

This is a great opportunity to meet local service providers, learn about available supports, and connect with organizations dedicated to helping children and families succeed.
Questions?

Contact Adena Okes-Hawkins at aokes@k12.wv.us or Nancy Osborne at nancy.osborne@k12.wv.us. You may also leave a message for either Adena or Nancy by calling Greenbrier County Schools at 304-647-6470.

Please share with anyone who may benefit from this valuable community resource! 💙💚

#FamilyEngagement #ResourceFair
12 days ago, Greenbrier County Schools
Free Family Resource Fair Sept. 24 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Questions? Contact 304-647-6470. Image features photos of seven children engaged in learning.
Welcome, Greenbrier County Pre-K Students! 🖍️🍎

On Thursday, September 10, we are excited to welcome our youngest learners as they begin their very first school adventure with Greenbrier County Schools!

The first day of Pre-K is a special milestone filled with new experiences, new friends, and endless opportunities to learn and grow. We can't wait to see the smiles, curiosity, and excitement that our Pre-K students will bring to our classrooms.

💚 Welcome to the Greenbrier County Schools family, Pre-K students! 💚

#GreenbrierCountySchools #WelcomePreK #FirstDayOfSchool #GrowingTogether #ILoveWVPublicSchools
15 days ago, Greenbrier County Schools
Welcome to PreK!

Tomorrow (9/8/26) marks the beginning of an exciting adventure for our Greenbrier County Schools kindergarten students!

We wish all of our students, teachers, and families a fantastic first day and a successful school year. Here's to a year of growth, learning, and unforgettable memories!

💚 Welcome to Greenbrier County Schools, Kindergarteners!

#GreenbrierCountySchools #WelcomeKindergarten #FirstDayOfSchool #GrowingTogether #ILoveWVPublicSchools

17 days ago, Greenbrier County Schools
Welcome to Kindergarten!
Rain or Shine! Free entrance!! 10am-3pm on Saturday, September 12th, 2026.
21 days ago, David Poticher
Blue flyer for the Freshwater Folk Festival in White Sulphur Springs WV on September 12th, 2026
Greenbrier County Schools is excited to host a FREE Resource Fair for families of children with special needs. This event will connect families with valuable information, services, and community resources designed to help children thrive and reach their full potential.

Where: Greenbrier County Schools Board Office
430 Academic Drive, Lewisburg, WV
When: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Participating Vendors Include: Accentra Health, CSED, Seneca Mental Health, Aetna, DRS, and many more!

This is a great opportunity to meet local service providers, learn about available supports, and connect with organizations dedicated to helping children and families succeed.
Questions?

Contact Adena Okes-Hawkins at aokes@k12.wv.us or Nancy Osborne at nancy.osborne@k12.wv.us. You may also leave a message for either Adena or Nancy by calling Greenbrier County Schools at 304-647-6470.

Please share with anyone who may benefit from this valuable community resource! 💙💚

#FamilyEngagement #ResourceFair
23 days ago, Greenbrier County Schools
Free Family Resource Fair Sept. 24 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Questions? Contact 304-647-6470. Image features photos of seven children engaged in learning.

Welcome back, Greenbrier County students!

We've missed you and are excited to see the hallways filled with familiar faces again. Here's to a great year of learning, growth, and making memories.

Have an amazing first day and a fantastic school year! 💚

#WelcomeBack #GreenbrierCountySchools #GCSProud #BackToSchool #ILoveWVPublicSchools

24 days ago, Greenbrier County Schools
Elementary student wearing a red shirt and gray backpack opens the door at school
Keep connected with the GCSchools app! Download it today!
27 days ago, David Poticher
A poster image advertising the Greenbrier County Schools App with a QR code to the App Store so it can be downloaded
We invite you to our Open House, Monday from 4:00-5:30 pm. We will have a meet and greet on the front lawn, weather permitting. We look forward to seeing you! Have a great weekend.
about 1 month ago, Kim Tincher
The faculty and staff at Rainelle Elementary look forward to welcoming you back! Join us Monday, August 24th from 4-5:30pm.
about 1 month ago, David Poticher
Back to School Flyer
Students at Rainelle Elementary enjoyed cupcakes donated by the late RFTW rider Don Pierce, whose generosity and spirit continue to bring smiles to our school community. His legacy lives on through these sweet moments of sharing and remembrance.

#RainelleElementary #RunfortheWall #HonorAndRemember
4 months ago, David Poticher
Collage of students enjoying cupcakes donated by the legacy of RFTW rider Don Pierce.
Friday, June 5, is the last day of the school year for students. On this day, students will be dismissed 2 hours early to allow our teachers to participate in required faculty senates.

Thanks for a great school year! Here's to finishing strong and enjoying the summer break coming up! ☀️

#GreenbrierCountySchools #LastDayOfSchool #EarlyDismissal
4 months ago, Greenbrier County Schools
Calendar reminder: June 5 is the last day for students and a scheduled 2-hour early release for faculty senates