Senior parents:

Advise TN's Mr. Haley is hosting a FAFSA Frenzy today, Wednesday, October 21.

FAFSA ensures students receive the financial aid they're eligible for, such as TN Promise, TN Hope, and Pell Grants. Parents can stop by the GCHS Library anytime between 3:00-6:00 on the 21st and receive on-site FAFSA assistance.

For questions, parents can email chase.haley@tn.gov.
about 17 hours ago, Becky Ditto
Senior parents: Advise TN's Mr. Haley is hosting a FAFSA Frenzy next Wednesday. FAFSA ensures students receive the financial aid they're eligible for, such as TN Promise, TN Hope, and Pell Grants. Parents can stop by the GCHS Library anytime between 3:00-6:00 on the 21st and receive on-site FAFSA assistance. For questions, parents can email chase.haley@tn.gov.
Mark your calendars! Next week's HOME football game vs Stewart Co. is on Thursday, 10/29 (7 PM), NOT Friday. See you then!
2 days ago, Amanda Cary
brown football laying on turf near a yard line

Senior parents:

Advise TN's Mr. Haley is hosting a FAFSA Frenzy next Wednesday. FAFSA ensures students receive the financial aid they're eligible for, such as TN Promise, TN Hope, and Pell Grants.

Parents can stop by the GCHS Library anytime between 3:00-6:00 on the 21st and receive on-site FAFSA assistance.

For questions, parents can email chase.haley@tn.gov.

7 days ago, Becky Ditto
Senior parents: Advise TN's Mr. Haley is hosting a FAFSA Frenzy next Wednesday. FAFSA ensures students receive the financial aid they're eligible for, such as TN Promise, TN Hope, and Pell Grants. Parents can stop by the GCHS Library anytime between 3:00-6:00 on the 21st and receive on-site FAFSA assistance. For questions, parents can email chase.haley@tn.gov.

Students & staff nominated these outstanding Pioneers for demonstrating the "PIONEERS" principles! They received these GC t-shirts that also list the principles on the back. Way to make us proud, Pioneers! ~ Left to Right: Elijah Fletcher (integrity), Connor Craig (service), Samantha Little (service), Michael Harris (service), Ben Pitcher (respect), & Coach Morris (perseverance).

8 days ago, Amanda Cary
Here is a descriptive summary of the image designed to be clear and accessible for someone who is visually impaired:Image SummaryOverviewThe image shows a group of six individuals—five young students and one adult supervisor—standing side by side in a hallway inside a school building. They are lined up horizontally in front of a light-colored brick wall with school signs displayed behind them. Key Visual DetailsMatching Apparel:All six people are wearing matching bright red t-shirts printed with blue and white lettering that reads "GIBSON COUNTY" alongside a blue mascot graphic featuring a pioneer figure wearing a hat. People (Left to Right):First Person (Far Left): A young male with short dark brown wavy hair, wearing blue jeans, brown cowboy boots, and holding a camouflage baseball cap in his right hand. Second Person: A young male with shoulder-length light brown hair, wearing dark blue jeans and dark sneakers. Third Person: A young female with long straight brown hair, wearing black leggings and open-toed strap sandals. Fourth Person: A young male with medium-length brown hair, wearing light blue jeans and brown work boots. Fifth Person: A young male wearing glasses with dark hair, black athletic pants, and gray and white sneakers. Sixth Person (Far Right): An adult male with short brown hair, glasses, and a full beard, wearing beige khaki pants and dark sneakers with white soles. Background & BannersMain School Banner (Top Center):A large white sign mounted on the wall framed by red bands at the top and bottom. The top red band contains the text "REWARD SCHOOL" in white uppercase letters. The center text reads "Gibson County High School" in large black font. Below the name is the subtitle: "Recognition for Outstanding Student Success in Achievement & Growth" alongside the TN Department of Education logo. Lower Banner (Behind the Group):A bright blue poster featuring a repeating pattern and large red letters spelling "PIONEERS". Smaller white text printed across the middle displays key values/principles, including words like Integrity, Navigation, Empathy, Respect, and Service. Environment:The setting is an indoor school hallway with light beige cinder block walls, a dark red trim stripe, and a speckle-patterned terrazzo floor. To the right is a interior window looking into an office space.
red material listing characteristics for each letter of the acronym PIONEERS: perseverance, integrity, ownership, navigation, empathy, excellence, respect, and service
Senior Parents & Guardians ~ Reminder about cap & gown orders and Jostens returning next Wed., 10/14. See the flyer for more info.!
13 days ago, Amanda Cary
This promotional flyer is an announcement for the Gibson County High School Class of 2027 Senior Graduation Order Day and Deadline. Event Date & Time: Wednesday, October 14th, during lunch hours. Order Details:Jostens representatives will be on campus to collect 2027 Graduation Order Forms. Submissions require a $60 down payment in school. Orders can also be placed online at jostens.com via a provided QR code. Featured Products & Promotions:Official Graduation Announcements Package 27: Includes a FREE Cap & Gown Senior Class Jewelry Promotion Imagery Featured: Photos of a light blue Class of 2027 graduation announcement card, a red and white tassel with a "'27" drop, and custom black and red Class of 2027 rings. Contact Information:Email: arvik.office@jostens.com Phone: (901) 682-1802
Junior Parents & Guardians ~ Reminder about ring orders and Jostens returning next Wed., 10/14. See the flyer for more info.!
13 days ago, Amanda Cary
This promotional flyer is an announcement for Gibson County High School Class of 2028 Class Ring Order Day. Event Date & Time: Wednesday, October 14th, during lunch hours. Promotions & Offers:Order by the October 14th deadline to receive a Free 2028 Gratitude Ring (a simple silver band engraved with "2028"). Ordering by the deadline also includes an exclusive Early Bird discount. Imagery Featured: Images displaying various Jostens class ring designs, including classic signet-style rings with red stones, modern band styles, and silver ring sets featuring heart-shaped or marquise-cut gems. Contact Information:Email: Jostensatarvik.office@jostens.com Phone: (901) 682-1802 Links / Call to Action: Prompts readers to "Start Designing Yours Click Here" and provides an "Important Information" section.
Congratulations! Way to go! All well-deserved! Show them your love and support in the comments!
20 days ago, Amanda Cary
An announcement graphic celebrating award recipients for the 2026–2027 school year. The top left reads "2026-2027 Congratulations!" in white script on a red background. The image features portraits of three honorees, each styled as a photo taped onto a blue background:Novice Teacher of the Year: Bethanie Booker-Jones Teacher of the Year: Courtney Rasberry-Hudson Support Staff Achievement Award: Kim Todd In the bottom right corner, blue cursive text states:"GCHS is so proud of & thankful for these Pioneers!"
Our GCHS Football Program will be staying in Region 2A. We will play a region schedule for the upcoming 2-year cycle, which includes the 2027 & 2028 fall seasons.
20 days ago, Amanda Cary
This week we are commending Karlee Griffin & Joseph Clark for being #GibsonCountyKind ! Awesome! Keep spreading kindness wherever you go!
21 days ago, Amanda Cary
An image featuring two high school students side-by-side in a circular photo against a light blue background. The graphic is titled "GCHS Gibson County Kindness" in red text in the upper-right corner, with the Gibson County High School Pioneers logo in the upper-left corner. Both students are wearing red t-shirts and holding up small cards that say "Gibson County Kind". Left side text:Student: Karlee Griffin – Freshman Quote: "I saw Karlee helping our friend around because she was hurt (and on crutches)." Nominated by: Macie Snow, Freshman Right side text:Student: Joseph Clark – Senior Quote: "He is consistently kind to others. He turns on the lamps in my classroom every morning for me, and he gives papers and pencils to classmates in need." Nominated by: Mrs. Hudson, English Teacher
🎉 We are proud to announce the newly elected Class of 2027 Officers for Gibson County High School! 👏🔴🔵 Congratulations to these outstanding student leaders! 🎓✨

#GibsonCountyHighSchool #Classof2027 #FutureLeaders #SeniorYear
21 days ago, Becky Ditto
🎉 We are proud to announce the newly elected Class of 2027 Officers for Gibson County High School! 👏🔴🔵 Congratulations to these outstanding student leaders! 🎓✨ #GibsonCountyHighSchool #Classof2027 #FutureLeaders #SeniorYear
Jostens orders & payments are due on Wed., 10/14. Seniors (caps & gowns, etc.); Juniors (rings if interested); Sophomores (letterman jackets if interested); See the packets passed out yesterday for more info. on ways to pay. Info. can also be found here: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1041439/Gibson-County-High-School/
21 days ago, Amanda Cary
Jostens logo with black letters enclosed by a gold oval

Seniors continued to celebrate College App Month with Advise TN's Mr. Haley this past Wednesday. This week they stopped by his office and explained where and why they applied to college! Thanks to Tennessee Higher Education Commission's (THEC) Direct Admissions program, students were able to apply to multiple colleges for FREE. College App Month celebrations culminate next Wednesday with a banner signing, donuts, and a gift-card drawing. Check out the pics to see just a few of those that applied.

26 days ago, Amanda Cary
This image shows a smiling young woman standing centered in front of a white backdrop. Subject: A young woman with long light brown hair and bangs is smiling directly at the camera. She is wearing a cream-colored crewneck sweatshirt and gray wide-leg cargo pants. Holding Sign: She is holding a white paper sign with blue and red details. Handwritten in ink on the center of the sign are the names "UT - Martin" and "Union University". Below the handwritten text is a blue banner that reads "#WHYAPPLY". Background: The backdrop features a repeating grid pattern of various educational initiative logos with blue and red icons. Text labels repeating across the banner include: "TN College Application & Exploration Month" "TN FAFSA Frenzy" "TN College & Career Planning Night" "TN Signing Day" Top Header: Across the top right of the backdrop is a black horizontal banner featuring white text and a graduation cap logo that reads "ADVISE TN - POWERED BY TENNESSEE HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION" alongside "GIBSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL".
This image shows five young men standing side-by-side in a row against a light-colored cinder block wall indoors. They are each holding a small white sign with handwritten notes indicating their future education or career plans. Sign Details: Each sign features handwritten text in black ink on a white paper template that has a blue bar at the bottom with the hashtag "#WHYAPPLY" and state education logos. People & Signs (Left to Right):First Person: A young man with light brown hair wearing a black hoodie and blue jeans. His sign reads "TCAT Northwest Welding". Second Person: A young man with short reddish-brown hair wearing a dark gray hoodie and navy blue pants. His sign reads "TCAT Northwest Construction". Third Person: A young man with shoulder-length wavy brown hair and glasses wearing a gray t-shirt and dark pants. His sign reads "TCAT Welding North West". Fourth Person: A young man with wavy dark hair wearing a red, gray, and white hooded jacket with black shorts. His sign reads "TCAT NW Electrician". Fifth Person: A young man with curly dark brown hair wearing a teal t-shirt and black shorts. His sign reads "TCAT NW for Construction". Top Right Header: In the upper right corner of the image, printed directly on the wall or overlay, is the logo for "ADVISE TN - POWERED BY TENNESSEE HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION" along with "GIBSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL".
This image features two smiling young women standing side-by-side in front of an educational backdrop, each holding a small white sign outlining their college plans. People & Signs (Left to Right):First Person: A young woman with long blonde hair wearing a black zip-up jacket over a burgundy shirt. Her sign has orange handwritten text that reads "UTM - close to home", "SEMO", "MURRAY", "NURSING", and "College Experience". Second Person: A young woman with long dark brown hair wearing a black long-sleeve top. Her sign has pink handwritten text that reads "UT Martin or UTC", with "Forensic Science" noted on the left side. Sign Details: Both paper signs feature a blue bar at the bottom with the hashtag "#WHYAPPLY" and Tennessee higher education logos. Backdrop: The background is a white step-and-repeat banner patterned with blue and red logos for educational initiatives, including "TN College Application & Exploration Month", "TN FAFSA Frenzy", "TN College & Career Planning Night", and "TN Signing Day". Top Header: Across the upper right corner is a black banner with white lettering that reads "ADVISE TN - POWERED BY TENNESSEE HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION" and "GIBSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL".
In the spotlight for kindness this week...Cortland & Myles! Keep shining! #GibsonCountyKind
27 days ago, Amanda Cary
This image is a red graphic titled "GCHS Gibson County Kindness" featuring a blue logo for Gibson County High School Pioneers in the upper right corner. The main graphic resembles a corkboard displaying two Polaroid-style photos pinned at the top: Left Student: Cortland Hill, Freshman Photo: Cortland standing indoors holding a small card. Teacher Quote (in a blue scalloped note below): "...held door for all 200+ people at the restaurant for Special Olympics!" — Mrs. Merrick, Teacher Right Student: Myles Ozment, Freshman Photo: Myles standing in a hallway holding a small card. Teacher Quote (in a peach-colored scalloped note below): "Myles went around on Monday, September 21 and gave a note to each of his teachers, thanking them for their work and encouraging them in their teaching abilities." — Mr. Parker, Teacher
Order your Pioneer gear via this link: https://forms.gle/MKShgo76B9cHjHVA6
29 days ago, Amanda Cary
This is an order form to support the GC Girls Basketball Teams. Key Details:Deadline: Orders and money are due by October 1st. Payment Instructions: Checks must be made out to GC Pt Guard Club. Payment can be given to any middle school or high school girls basketball player or coach. Contact: Reach out to Heather Jones at 731-414-8886 with any questions. How to Order: Scan the QR code on the flyer or go to the online order link: [https://forms.gle/MKShgo76B9cHjHVA6](https://forms.gle/MKShgo76B9cHjHVA6). Apparel Options & Designs:Option 1 (Light Blue):Styles: Short sleeve or long sleeve. Design: Displays red and white text reading "Lady Pioneers Basketball Gibson County" along with a small mascot logo. Option 2 (Red):Styles: Short sleeve, long sleeve, crew neck, or hoodie. Design: Displays light blue text reading "Gibson County Pioneers Since 1980" along with a small mascot logo. Option 3 (Gray):Styles: Short sleeve or long sleeve. Design: Displays vertical red and light blue text reading "Lady Pioneers Gibson County Basketball" alongside an outline of a basketball hoop.
📢 Attention Class of 2027! 🎓✨

Are you ready to lead, make a lasting impact, and represent your class? Run for Senior Class Officer! 🗳️

Leave your mark on our school and earn the honor of speaking on stage at your graduation ceremony! 🎓🎤

📲 How to Apply: Scan the QR code on the image below.
💬 Questions? Stop by the library and see Mrs. Becky Ditto. 📚

The application will be open until 3:00 Tuesday, Sept. 29 and the election will be on Thursday, Oct. 1

Step up, make a difference, and lead the way, Pioneers! ❤️💙

#ClassOf2027 #PioneerPride #StudentLeadership #LeadTheWay #SeniorYear
30 days ago, Becky Ditto
Attention Class of 2027! Are you interested in running for Senior Class Officer and making a lasting impact on your school? Leave your mark and earn the honor of speaking at your graduation ceremony! Scan the QR code on flyers located around the school or look on the GCHS Facebook page. The application will be open until 3:00 Tuesday, Sept. 29 and the election will be on Thursday, Oct. 1 You can stop by the library and see Mrs. Becky Ditto with any questions. Step up and lead the way, Pioneers!
Jesus Perez & Carson Polizzi were caught spreading kindness like confetti! Way to go! #GibsonCountyKind
about 1 month ago, Amanda Cary
Alt Text Gibson County High School "Gibson County Kindness" recognition graphic featuring students Jesus Perez and Carson Polizzi. Detailed Description & Image CaptionBackground & HeaderBackground Color: Solid bright red. Logo: Top-left corner displays the blue and white "Gibson County High School Pioneers" crest. Title Text: Top-center reads "GCHS / Gibson County Kindness" in white handwriting-style font. Left SectionFeatured Student: Jesus Perez – Sophomore. Photo: A young man with dark hair, a beard, a grey shirt, and a backpack, giving a thumbs-up while holding a small card and a drink bottle. Quote:"Jesus bought lots of extra snacks at field day & passed them out to friends & staff around the gym."~ Anonymous Staff Right SectionFeatured Student: Carson Polizzi – Junior. Photo: A smiling young woman with long dark hair, wearing a black long-sleeve top, holding up a small recognition card. Quote:"Carson went out of her way to help me with my computer without me having to ask."~ Bre’el Harris, Junior
Here are the highlights from College T-Shirt Day, our first College App Month activity this month! Students, teachers, and staff participated by wearing a college t-shirt and having their picture taken.

Our next College App Month activity is next Wednesday, when students will share where and why they applied.
about 1 month ago, Becky Ditto
Students, teachers, and staff participated by wearing a college t-shirt and having their picture taken.
Students, teachers, and staff participated by wearing a college t-shirt and having their picture taken.
Students, teachers, and staff participated by wearing a college t-shirt and having their picture taken.
Students, teachers, and staff participated by wearing a college t-shirt and having their picture taken.
Students, teachers, and staff participated by wearing a college t-shirt and having their picture taken.
Students, teachers, and staff participated by wearing a college t-shirt and having their picture taken.
Students, teachers, and staff participated by wearing a college t-shirt and having their picture taken.
Students, teachers, and staff participated by wearing a college t-shirt and having their picture taken.
Students, teachers, and staff participated by wearing a college t-shirt and having their picture taken.
Students, teachers, and staff participated by wearing a college t-shirt and having their picture taken.

College App Month is here! Students are partnering with Mr. Haley to complete college applications to TCAT, community colleges, and universities this month. Each Wednesday for the remainder of September will have an activity for students to celebrate submitting their applications.

about 1 month ago, Amanda Cary
Image Description: An informational graphic for "College App Month" created by Advise TN for Gibson County High School. The graphic features a white background with decorative light orange and grey abstract circles around the margins. In the upper-right corner is the logo for "Advise TN" (powered by Tennessee Higher Education Commission) alongside text specifying "Gibson County High School." On the upper-left side, large blue bold text reads "COLLEGE APP MONTH." Below the title, three horizontal color-coded date blocks detail upcoming events: Sept 16 (Blue Box): College T-Shirt Day: Students and faculty wear their favorite college t-shirt. Sept 23 (Red Box): Picture Day: Students stop by Mr. Haley’s office and write why they applied before having their picture taken. Sept 30 (Blue Box): Banner Signing: Students will sign a banner and list the school they applied to in celebration of College App Month.
Anna Hutchison was recognized at last night's board meeting for scoring a perfect 5 on her AP Human Geography test in the spring! Anna is the epitome of promoting excellence in all things! Way to go, Anna!
about 1 month ago, Amanda Cary
picture of a young, blonde girl dressed in a blue and white dress holding a medal in a case
Shout-out to Andrea Criswell & Mr. Sheppard for being GC Kind this week (& always!)!
about 1 month ago, Amanda Cary
This image is a digital flyer for a school recognition program called Gibson County Kindness at Gibson County High School (GCHS). Set against a light blue background, it features the school logo in the center—a blue shield with a red border depicting a pioneer mascot and the text "Gibson County High School Pioneers." The slide highlights two individuals recognized for acts of kindness, with their framed photos side-by-side: Left Side: Andrea Criswell – Senior Photo: A young woman with long dark hair wearing a red shirt standing in front of a light brick wall, holding up a small card inside a decorative ornate frame. Quote: "My dollar wouldn't work at the vending machine, so she gave me a dollar so I could get a drink." Submitted By: Skylar Robertson, Senior Right Side: Mr. Sheppard – Principal Photo: An adult man wearing glasses and a dark button-up shirt standing in an office setting, holding up a small card inside a matching ornate frame. Quote: "Whenever I dropped my phone, he was kind enough to pick it up!" Submitted By: Nathaniel Foster, Junior