
Santa's Workshop begins tomorrow! Don't forget to send your envelopes to school with students.


Congratulations to Jason Lilly for winning the Ghent Elementary Spelling Bee! He will represent our school at the Raleigh County Spelling Bee in January. We're so proud of you, Jason!


Just a reminder that there is NO PRE-K tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 8).

The Ghent Lion Leaders are proud to present The 4 Days of Holiday Spirit! The students decided the daily themes and created the flyer on Canva! Great job, Lion Leaders!
Monday, Dec. 18: Whoville & Grinch Day
Tuesday, Dec. 19: Holiday Mix-up Day
Wednesday, Dec. 20: Calling All Santa's Helpers
Thursday, Dec. 21: Silent Night (Pajama Day)
Friday, Dec. 22: No School! Have a wonderful break!


For Wednesday, December 6, all runs for Bus 233 are canceled.

Just a reminder that there is NO after school care at GES today due to the concert.

DON'T FORGET! Tonight is our Christmas Concert at SSHS. Students MUST be accompanied by an adult. Doors open at 6:30, and the show begins at 7. Keep in mind that we are collecting canned and boxed food for The Lunch Box Food Pantry at the door.

Due to the concert, there will be NO AFTER SCHOOL CARE on Tuesday, December 5 at GES.

ATTENDANCE CONTEST INFORMATION: Raleigh County Schools is aiming for 60% of students to have perfect attendance for December 4-21! Students attending all 14 days will be put into a school drawing. Two students from each school will be awarded $25 gift cards to a place for a fun experience!


For Friday, December 1, Bus 258 runs are canceled.

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For Wednesday, November 29, the following buses are canceled:
Bus #91

The Christmas Concert is December 5 at SSHS. All students grades K-5 are required to attend. Soloists arrive at 6:15pm. Doors open for entry at 6:30pm. We look forward to seeing you there.

Great news! Our Cookies & Cocoa event this Friday is filling up quickly! You MUST RSVP by tomorrow (Tuesday, 11/28) at noon so we can purchase supplies.

Congratulations to Ghent for placing 4th in the "Most Beautiful Campus Award"!


Please join us December 1 from 5:30-7:00pm for Cookies & Cocoa! We will be serving hot chocolate and decorating cookies. While you're here, learn some tips for read alouds at home!
Please RSVP at the following link so we have enough supplies for the whole family!
https://forms.gle/GQN4DQ3gmG3fjKRU9


Check out some of the upcoming important dates a Ghent Elementary!


Join us December 5th at SSHS for the annual Ghent Elementary Christmas Concert! Students in grades K-5 will be participating. Doors open at 6:30pm, and the show begins at 7:00pm. We will be collecting canned food for The Lunch Box Food Pantry. Hope to see you there!


Grade Reports are coming home today! Please disregard the column labeled "1SA." That column is for the semester average and has begun to pull the 2nd 9-weeks' grades before reports were printed. The correct grades are in the column labeled "1ST." If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher.

Bus 218 is cancelled today, Monday, October 30.