The Trojan Times

On Thursday, May 22, we hosted our very first Kindergarten Signing Day event. It was a great opportunity to welcome our newest students and their families to our school community.

During the event, students had the chance to tour the school, explore their classrooms, and meet new friends. They also met our kindergarten teachers and paraprofessionals. Families were able to ask questions, connect with staff, and learn more about what to expect in the upcoming school year.

Registration for the 2026-2027 school year opened on Monday, May 4. Please register your child for school as soon as possible. If you need help registering or resetting your password, please call or email Crystal Cox. The phone number is 843-392-1078 and Crystal's email is ccox001@horrycountyschools.net.

For your child to receive a teacher name for next school year, he or she must be registered before Tuesday, June 2.

• Tuesday, May 26 - CD, K, 1 Field Day

• Wednesday, May 27 - Grades 2-3 Field Day

• Thursday, May 28 - Grades 4-5 Field Day

• Due to safety and monitoring considerations, only adults aged 19 and older who present a valid ID will be permitted to attend Field Day as visitors. This expectation allows our staff to maintain clear supervision of all students and helps us ensure that all activities run smoothly and securely.

• We kindly ask that children and individuals under the age of 19 do not attend the event as guests. While we understand that younger siblings and family members may be interested in attending, limiting attendance to adults helps us maintain a focused and safe environment for all students involved. Visitors will be admitted no earlier than 8:30 AM on Field Days.

Suggested Items/ Dress Guidelines

• Hat/sun visor

• Sunscreen

• Water bottle

• Towel for sitting and drying off

• Large Ziploc or plastic bag to place wet clothes into at day’s end

• Dry change of clothes inside a Ziploc bag

• A small light bag to carry all belongings in

Clothing

• Many students may choose to wear a t-shirt and shorts for the entire day including the water slide activities. Students who choose to wear a bathing suit for the morning games must wear it to school under their clothing. If a student chooses to wear a swimsuit, the following guidelines must be followed:

• Girls may wear a one piece bathing suit with maximum coverage and must wear shorts with the bathing suit. They will not be allowed to take off their shorts.
• Boys may wear swim trunks and a t-shirt. They will not be allowed to remove the t-shirt.

• All students will need a set of clothing in a labeled bag other than the clothing that they wear to school in the morning. The students will change into their dry clothing after the field day events if necessary. If a student does not bring a set of clothing to change at the end of the day, they will not be allowed to participate in the water activities.

• It is also recommended that students wear shoes during the morning events instead of flip flops or sandals.

Please plan to attend end of year awards at GSFE. Child Development and Kindergarten awards will be held in classrooms. Grades 1-5 awards will be held in the Commons Area. As a reminder, all visitors must bring a photo ID and be screened to attend programs.

• Thursday, May 28 - Kindergarten Awards Day - 8:00 (In Classroom)
• Friday, May 29 - Grades 1-2 Awards Day - 8:00 (Commons Area)
• Monday, June 1 - Grades 3-4 Awards Day - 8:00 (Commons Area)
• Tuesday, June 2 - Grade 5 Awards Day - 8:00 (Commons Area)
• Wednesday, June 3 - CD Awards Day - 8:00 (In Classroom)

Please note that if a parent chooses to sign their child out of school following the awards ceremony, the early release will be recorded for attendance. We appreciate your understanding and support of our attendance procedures.

• Monday, May 25 - Memorial Day (School Closed)

• Wednesday, June 3 - 2.5 Hour Early Release (11:55)

• Thursday, June 4 - 2.5 Early Release/Last Day for Students (11:55)