Greenup County School District -

There’s a good chance that many of you reading this have been the topic of discussion in a very special classroom. Today we learned a lot about who kids’ heroes are… and it’s not who you’d expect. We happened to be walking down a hallway when we noticed these posters hanging one after another. It’s a common sight in schools, and we enjoy looking at them. Each poster had a heading that said “My hero is…”, which caught our eye. As we went down the line, we found that almost every one of them listed mom, dad, grandpa, grandma, or a close relative. Surprised, we asked a couple students passing by if they knew who made these. “Mr. Plummer’s English class,” the students said. You probably guessed it – we were off to find Mr. Plummer. Here’s what he had to say about this project. “I do this public speaking project every year and love it. It started about 15 years ago. I just know that a lot of people don’t have storybook lives… and I wanted kids to understand that real-life heroes don’t wear capes. They are ordinary people who do extraordinary things when they don't have to. So once a year, we write speeches in celebration of our heroes.” We were incredibly moved to hear this, and immediately asked how students respond to this assignment. Mr. Plummer replied, “They love it. We do a lot of crying and sobbing… and it’s the greatest stuff ever.” We were a bit surprised and asked if he was being serious. “Oh yeah, absolutely! I cry more than they do, but I have students get so moved by it that they can’t even speak. I remind them that it’s okay… the fact that it moves you just shows how special our heroes really are.” You are reading this right – classrooms full of students cry together as they share about their grandmas, grandpas, moms, dads, uncles, and foster parents. When asked who their heroes are, these are the answers that they give. You don’t have to take Mr. Plummer’s word for it, either. We had a chat with one of his classes, and they all agreed. In fact, we asked the classroom of students to raise their hands if they felt moved by *really* reflecting on their heroes. To our great surprise, they all raised their hands immediately. Mr. Plummer softly added, “That’s why we do it.” We also found out about “Compliment Wednesdays”, which is a weekly tradition in his class, but that’s a complete story in itself. We’ll conclude with a very important question we had for Mr. Plummer. We asked, “You obviously love what you do… why is teaching so important to you?” Here is what he had to say. “I started off as an electrician. I ended up volunteering at my church’s school and found my passion. I’ve been at GC for 20 years, and every day I get the chance to make a difference in somebody’s life. That’s what I try to do… if it’s just one person.” To that, we can't thank Mr. Plummer enough. We were so moved by learning about this incredible project. Mr. Plummer – you are one of our heroes! We’re so fortunate to have a teacher creating such a meaningful experience for our students. #BelieveInGC

Greenup County Schools will be closed on Friday, February 21. Temperatures will be dropping tonight and in the morning, which will only worsen our roads and the conditions for students waiting on a bus. We hope you are all warm and safe as we eagerly await better weather! #BelieveInGC

Musketeers, many areas still have icy roads that are not ready for school buses or student drivers. The forecast shows another round of snow this evening. Please stay safe and warm. #BelieveInGC

Our team started traveling roads at 3 am to make this tough decision. We were hopeful the forecast would be incorrect because we prefer seeing our students in school. For safety, we must close. Please stay safe today as the accumulations are predicted to increase. #BelieveInGC

Greenup County Schools will be on a 2 hour delay tomorrow, February 18. Our crews will be checking roads early tomorrow morning to reassess conditions. If they find cause for concern, we will communicate any changes of plans to you promptly. We hope everyone is safe and warm. #BelieveInGC

Greenup County Schools will be closed tomorrow, February 17 due to flooding. Many roads throughout our district are flooded, making travel unsafe. Please use caution and be prepared for high water if driving. We hope that everyone is safe and that water levels will lower soon. #BelieveInGC

Musketeers, as promised, we are updating you on a change of plans. Tomorrow, Wednesday 2/12/25, will be a snow day in Greenup County. Stay safe and we hope you can have some fun in the snow. We hope to see you soon. #BelieveInGC

Our team has been monitoring the weather forecast for several days. As much as we hoped, this storm is not likely to miss us. Please be alert for our updates this week as we navigate this next round of weather. Tomorrow will be an NTI Day. Stay safe and warm. #BelieveInGC

This week’s schedule features our JV and Varsity cheerleaders competing at Nations in Florida! We’re so proud of these young ladies and their coaches! #BelieveInGC

Help us wish the GC Cheerleaders safe travels as they head to the airport for the national championship!! At lunchtime they received a proper “send off” with applause and encouragement!! The next time they are here… they may be 18X National Champions! #BelieveInGC

Please help us plan for the '25-'26 school year by taking our Title 1 Parent and Family Involvement Survey! https://forms.gle/imJjLmHdSJGPHpX48 Thank you, and... #BelieveInGC

This young lady is heading to Nationals for Jr. Beta!!! After her solo dance routine placed her in the top 5 at the state level, Aaliyah Wolfenbarker will move on to the national convention at Disney World in Orlando!! We sensed something special about this story right away when Aaliyah told us, “I want to show them what I’m capable of and represent my school... I'm really excited about that." Students get to choose the talent they showcase, and the options range from speech to robotics. Aaliyah decided to do what she loves most – dance! Aaliyah has been dancing for 8 years now, and is thrilled that her passion for dance is providing her with a very exciting opportunity! We couldn’t help but notice that Aaliyah has a goal. Several times throughout our conversation, she mentioned wanting to represent our small town. “When we were at State, I’d tell people we were from McKell Middle in Greenup County… and a lot of people didn’t know where that was,” Aaliyah said. “If I go to Nationals and win, maybe more people will recognize us next time and remember where we’re from,” she continued. It turns out that this young lady hopes to use her passion for dance so that people will remember the small-town community she loves… Greenup County. Even more, she’s excited to show what students from GC are capable of. Aaliyah, we’re so proud of you – and it doesn’t matter how big the stage is. Your desire to use your talents for something bigger than yourself is inspiring, and it’s far more important than any trophy! We’re behind you, and proud to have you representing GC! #BelieveInGC

Thank you WSAZ and Marlee Pinchok for visiting us, uplifting our students, and shining a light on the upcoming Greenup County School of Innovation!! Our students were so excited to be celebrated, and our amazing staff appreciated it as well!! #BelieveInGC https://www.wsaz.com/2025/01/29/greenup-school-innovation-introduce-career-opportunities-prior-high-school/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIOCKtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHawHOqX0GhYiT_kym9eJOHrQIPmi--Aeo40XWFH7FjCRBpSWAWWYyjiyAA_aem_sS-lbMjU3v3xIYn5Jr-IXA

Will your child be 3 or 4 years old by August 1st?! They may qualify for preschool at Greenup County!! We're preparing for the upcoming school year. We would appreciate it so much if you'd help us by letting us know if you have interest in your child starting preschool!! Use this form to let us know, and we will send you an application! We will also have in-person early enrollment on February 28 and March 7, from 8:00am - 3:00pm at our Central Office! https://forms.gle/w788ARzGmeGtd6JN6 You can also give us a call at (606) 473-9819 with any questions! Just ask for Melanie! #BelieveInGC

Congratulations to these middle school students for making the All-District Band!! They joined other students from far and wide to put on a performance at Morehead State University!! Way to go, Esther Burton, Kennedy Melvin, and Josie Geyer!!! #BelieveInGC

Today, we thank Sandy Mosser as we continue to celebrate our school board!! Sandy is incredibly kind and cares that our students are reached. She also has an adventurous spirit, so it makes perfect sense that she picked The Musketeer Alumni Complex ( The MAC) as something she’s most proud of this year! As soon as we asked about her most proud moment this year, she immediately said, “The MAC!” She delighted in telling us that she loves seeing students practicing in The MAC. “It’s such a nice space… it’s safe, and a great place for our students to be after school,” she said. Her caring nature led her to quickly think of parents, too. “It helps families out… having a nice additional space makes rides to and from practice easier on everyone,” Sandy explained. In fact, this point was one of the big motivators behind The MAC. More space allows multiple teams to practice at the same time, reducing the need to drive to and from school unnecessarily. Sandy ended by telling us, “I just love GC.” When we asked her to explain, she put it perfectly. “It’s family oriented, and everyone I see is caring and motivated,” she said. Sandy concluded, “There’s no limits on what we can do, and we’re showing it.” Thank you for all you do for the students of GC, Sandy!! We appreciate you and are grateful to have you on our board!! #BelieveInGC

We need your help, Musketeer family!! We love to celebrate… and we want to include you in our content!! We want to start highlighting the ways our alumni are making an impact! So here’s the ask! Use this form to tell us about who is out there making a difference. Maybe they are a 20 year old who is doing a great job in their career at an early age. Maybe they are a person who does a great job at supporting and uplifting others in the community. https://forms.gle/jW15QsKhWVQqpvJB7 Whatever the case may be, tell us about it!! We can’t wait to see who you have in mind, and hopefully, start highlighting them soon! Thanks in advance for helping us extend how we celebrate our Musketeer family! #BelieveInGC

Greenup County will be on a 2-hour delay tomorrow January 23, 2025. Buses that are running limited routes are in contact with families to make arrangements. We are excited to see you tomorrow Musketeers! Warm breakfast and knowledge will be waiting for you! #BelieveInGC

Please help us congratulate Gage Gullett and Cooper Howard for being named to the ADI's All-Area Football team!! Gullett (#58) and Howard (#56) both play offensive and defensive line! We'll be following up with each player named to the team! Congratulations, Musketeers! #BelieveInGC

It’s School Board Appreciation Month, and we sure do appreciate ours!! We thought we’d kick off our board member highlights with our chairperson, Mary Kay McGinnis-Ruark! This year we thought we’d conduct our highlights with one simple question. We asked what they’re most proud of, either in the past year or for the upcoming year. Mary Kay didn’t hesitate for a second! “The Jesse Stuart Institute,” she said! Mary Kay explained how the JSI will allow students to further their education in a big way without having to move away from home during their high school years. “Programs like the Craft Academy and Gatton Academy are wonderful, but some students don’t want to leave home yet… or they’re not ready to,” she said. We think many of you who are parents can appreciate this, too. Mary Kay continued, “The Jesse Stuart Institute is the same experience, but right here at home.” She summed it up with a sense of pride that so many of us share – “And we’re the only ones who have it.” Indeed, we are so excited for Musketeers to enjoy this rare opportunity! We strive to offer our rural community opportunities that, in many cases, aren’t available to most. Please help us extend our appreciation to Chairperson Mary Kay McGinnis-Ruark! GC would not be able to do what we do without such a supportive and forward-thinking chairperson. Mary Kay, thank you for your service to the students of Greenup County Schools! We appreciate you! #BelieveInGC