Beginning of Year iReady Testing begins Tuesday, August 25 - Thursday, August 27. Students need to be present and on time for school. All students in grades Kindergarten - 5th grade will test. Thank you.
Good afternoon. Out of safety precautions, we will run a rainy-day dismissal today. All walkers will have to be picked up through carpool. Thank you for your cooperation.
August 14, 2026
Parents of Red and Orange Bus Riders,
We have already gotten off to a concerning start regarding student behavior on our school buses. Today, we received notification from the Transportation Department regarding inappropriate behavior that occurred on the bus yesterday afternoon. Video footage was also provided, and the behavior observed does not reflect Gilliard’s expectations or the expectations of the Mobile County Public School System.
The video showed students standing while the bus was in motion, standing on seats, throwing objects, and engaging in roughhousing. These actions create a serious safety concern for everyone on the bus and will not be tolerated. Please remind your child that riding the school bus is a privilege, and students are expected to follow all bus safety rules at all times.
As a result of the behavior observed, multiple students will be suspended from riding the bus. Students will be permitted to ride the bus home today, Friday, August 14, 2026. Please check your child’s book bag this afternoon for a green bus suspension notice. Bus suspensions will go into effect on Monday, August 17, 2026.
Unless you send written notification to your child’s teacher through Thrillshare, students who are suspended from the bus will be sent to carpool for dismissal beginning Monday. Parents may also come to the front office to complete a Change of Dismissal Form. Phone calls will not be accepted for dismissal changes.
Please speak with your child about the importance of appropriate behavior and following all safety expectations while riding the school bus. We need your support in maintaining a safe, orderly, and respectful environment for all students.
Thank you for your immediate attention and cooperation.
Mrs. Gray
Assistant Principal
ATTENTION!!! Parents of RED and ORANGE Bus Riders:
We have already gotten off to a concerning start regarding student behavior on our school buses. Today, we received notification from the Transportation Department regarding inappropriate behavior that occurred on the bus yesterday afternoon. Video footage was also provided, and the behavior observed does not reflect Gilliard’s expectations or the expectations of the Mobile County Public School System.
The video showed students standing while the bus was in motion, standing on seats, throwing objects, and engaging in roughhousing. These actions create a serious safety concern for everyone on the bus and will not be tolerated. Please remind your child that riding the school bus is a privilege, and students are expected to follow all bus safety rules at all times.
As a result of the behavior observed, multiple students will be suspended from riding the bus. Students will be permitted to ride the bus home today, Friday, August 14, 2026. Please check your child’s book bag this afternoon for a green bus suspension notice. Bus suspensions will go into effect on Monday, August 17, 2026.
Unless you send written notification to your child’s teacher through Thrillshare, students who are suspended from the bus will be sent to carpool for dismissal beginning Monday. Parents may also come to the front office to complete a Change of Dismissal Form. Phone calls will not be accepted for dismissal changes.
Please speak with your child about the importance of appropriate behavior and following all safety expectations while riding the school bus. We need your support in maintaining a safe, orderly, and respectful environment for all students.
Thank you for your immediate attention and cooperation.
Mrs. Gray
Assistant Principal
Parents of Car Riders,
As a reminder, students may not be dropped off in front of the school. All vehicles must proceed through the designated carpool line. For their safety, students must remain in their vehicles until directed to exit by a staff member.
Students should not arrive on campus before 7:45 a.m. Your cooperation with these procedures helps us maintain a safe and orderly arrival process for all students.
If you have any questions, please contact an administrator.
Mrs. Gray, Assistant Principal
As a reminder, students may not be dropped off in front of the school. All vehicles must proceed through the designated carpool line. For their safety, students must remain in their vehicles until directed to exit by a staff member.
Students should not arrive on campus before 7:45 a.m. Your cooperation with these procedures helps us maintain a safe and orderly arrival process for all students.
If you have any questions, please contact an administrator.
Mrs. Gray, Assistant Principal
As the first day of school quickly approaches, we wanted to remind you of the procedures to follow on August 10th - August 14th. You are welcome to walk your child to class ONLY August 10th - August 12th, but please note that teachers will not be available for conferences during morning take-in as they will be focused on settling all students into their classrooms. We kindly ask for your cooperation in respecting their time. Also, ensure you have confirmed your child's means of dismissal with their teacher. Breakfast will be served from 7:45am - 8:10am. Parents will not be allowed into the cafeteria due to space constraints, so please refrain from entering. Also, please park in designated spaces and not in front of the building, as officers will be assisting with traffic control.
For those who haven't completed summer registration, please note that your child has not been placed on a class roster. We will have a normal take-in for those parents who pre-registered their children. The office will not be open for registration while we are welcoming students back to school. We are asking you to exercise patience because there will be a wait.
If your child is a car rider, please be patient as the carpool staff gets familiar with the loading process. During the first week, students will bring home forms that need to be returned to the teacher, so please check your child's bookbag daily. We will be communicating all messages through the MCPSS Thrillshare App. For any questions or concerns, feel free to call us at (251) 221-1820. Thank you!
For those who haven't completed summer registration, please note that your child has not been placed on a class roster. We will have a normal take-in for those parents who pre-registered their children. The office will not be open for registration while we are welcoming students back to school. We are asking you to exercise patience because there will be a wait.
If your child is a car rider, please be patient as the carpool staff gets familiar with the loading process. During the first week, students will bring home forms that need to be returned to the teacher, so please check your child's bookbag daily. We will be communicating all messages through the MCPSS Thrillshare App. For any questions or concerns, feel free to call us at (251) 221-1820. Thank you!
A heartfelt thank-you to Continental Aerospace for your generous donation and school supplies to Gilliard Elementary School. Your kindness and support will help our students begin the school year prepared, confident, and ready to learn. We truly appreciate your commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of our children and supporting education in our community. Thank you for investing in our students and helping them shine!
Good morning. Attached you will find the link to the Back to School Parent Newsletter. Should you have any questions or concerns, please call the school at (251) 221-1820. Thank you.
REGISTRATION REMINDER:
This is a reminder that the final two days to register your child for the upcoming school year are Thursday, July 23rd from 9am to 12 noon, and Friday, July 24th from 12 noon to 3pm. After these dates, no further registrations will be processed until the first day of school, August 10th from 4pm to 6pm. Mrs. Griffin has to have time to cleanup the class rosters for the opening of school. Please make every effort to attend one of these registration sessions. We kindly ask for your patience, as these days are expected to be very busy and we want to ensure each student is registered properly. Remember, online registration must be completed before coming to the school. For more details, please review the attached documents. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call us at (251) 221-1820.
This is a reminder that the final two days to register your child for the upcoming school year are Thursday, July 23rd from 9am to 12 noon, and Friday, July 24th from 12 noon to 3pm. After these dates, no further registrations will be processed until the first day of school, August 10th from 4pm to 6pm. Mrs. Griffin has to have time to cleanup the class rosters for the opening of school. Please make every effort to attend one of these registration sessions. We kindly ask for your patience, as these days are expected to be very busy and we want to ensure each student is registered properly. Remember, online registration must be completed before coming to the school. For more details, please review the attached documents. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call us at (251) 221-1820.
REGISTRATION REMINDER:
This is a reminder that the final two days to register your child for the upcoming school year are Thursday, July 23rd from 9am to 12 noon, and Friday, July 24th from 12 noon to 3pm. After these dates, no further registrations will be processed until the first day of school, August 10th from 4pm to 6pm. Mrs. Griffin has to have time to cleanup the class rosters for the opening of school. Please make every effort to attend one of these registration sessions. We kindly ask for your patience, as these days are expected to be very busy and we want to ensure each student is registered properly. Remember, online registration must be completed before coming to the school. For more details, please review the attached documents. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call us at (251) 221-1820.
This is a reminder that the final two days to register your child for the upcoming school year are Thursday, July 23rd from 9am to 12 noon, and Friday, July 24th from 12 noon to 3pm. After these dates, no further registrations will be processed until the first day of school, August 10th from 4pm to 6pm. Mrs. Griffin has to have time to cleanup the class rosters for the opening of school. Please make every effort to attend one of these registration sessions. We kindly ask for your patience, as these days are expected to be very busy and we want to ensure each student is registered properly. Remember, online registration must be completed before coming to the school. For more details, please review the attached documents. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call us at (251) 221-1820.
Parents please review the attached flyer that has the registration dates for the remainder of the summer through August 11th. Please remember that online registration has to be complete prior to coming to the school. Thank you.
MEET THE TEACHER INFORMATION
Parents mark your calendars for Meet the Teacher which will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2026 from 1pm - 4pm. Please be sure you have registered your child prior to this event. Your child's name will not be on class roster until they are FULLY registered. Please take advantage of early registration on Tuesdays, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 9am - 11am. Should you have questions or concerns, please call the school (251) 221-1820. Thank you.
Parents mark your calendars for Meet the Teacher which will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2026 from 1pm - 4pm. Please be sure you have registered your child prior to this event. Your child's name will not be on class roster until they are FULLY registered. Please take advantage of early registration on Tuesdays, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 9am - 11am. Should you have questions or concerns, please call the school (251) 221-1820. Thank you.
Early Registration Information
ATTENTION PARENTS! Please read the information on the attached flyer regarding early registration. Should you have any questions, call the school at (251) 221-1820. Thank you.
Good Morning, Summer Literacy Camp Families!
We are excited to kick off our Summer Literacy Camp adventure today! Thank you for registering your child for this fun-filled learning experience. We look forward to a summer of reading, learning, exploring, and making wonderful memories together.
Summer Literacy Camp begins today at 7:45 a.m. We can’t wait to welcome our campers and start this exciting journey of literacy, creativity, and growth.
Get ready for a summer full of stories, discovery, and adventure! See you soon!
We are excited to kick off our Summer Literacy Camp adventure today! Thank you for registering your child for this fun-filled learning experience. We look forward to a summer of reading, learning, exploring, and making wonderful memories together.
Summer Literacy Camp begins today at 7:45 a.m. We can’t wait to welcome our campers and start this exciting journey of literacy, creativity, and growth.
Get ready for a summer full of stories, discovery, and adventure! See you soon!
EARLY REGISTRATION INCENTIVE
All students who are registered for the 2026-2027 school year early will get to dress out of uniform for an entire week. This includes online registration and the completion of the blue student information form. If you have misplaced the form, please notify your child's teacher and another form will be sent home with your child. Remember for your child to qualify both online registration and the student information form MUST be completed. Should you have questions or concerns, please call the school at (251) 221-1820. Thank you.
All students who are registered for the 2026-2027 school year early will get to dress out of uniform for an entire week. This includes online registration and the completion of the blue student information form. If you have misplaced the form, please notify your child's teacher and another form will be sent home with your child. Remember for your child to qualify both online registration and the student information form MUST be completed. Should you have questions or concerns, please call the school at (251) 221-1820. Thank you.
Please see the flyer attached below for important registration dates for the 2026-2027 school year. It's crucial that all online registration is completed before visiting the school in person. We will adhere strictly to the schedule provided. We kindly ask for your patience during the registration process as we anticipate long lines.
Thank you for your cooperation!
REMINDER
It's almost time for our student's Moving on Ceremonies. Please the attachment which has the dates you will need to put on your calendar.
It's almost time for our student's Moving on Ceremonies. Please the attachment which has the dates you will need to put on your calendar.
Good afternoon parents. In an effort to be safe, today we will run a rainy day dismissal. All walkers will need to be picked up through carpool. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you.
Good morning parents. The registration portal is open for the 2026-2027 school year. Be sure to go online and get your students registered as soon as possible. It is very important that you get your child registered to avoid the long registration lines. Accommodations will not be made for anyone who does not register before school starts. Please read the detailed information using the link below regarding registration. The online registration portal is open and will remain open through June 1, 2026. Click the link below to access registration information. Thank you!
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