We are excited to host the Air Elite Dunkers for our Annual ACAP Pep Rally this year. Our students are going to be amazed at the dunks that will be performed at this show. The cost to attend the pep rally is only $3. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, January 20, 2026 and will end on Friday, February 27th at 12noon. The entire student body will be invited to attend this event. Please remember if your child has any fees owed to the school, balances will have to be cleared in order for them to pay to attend. Thank you.


Good afternoon. The parent meeting that was scheduled for Tuesday, January 20th is being postponed. I want to ensure you have the most recent ACAP practice data when the meeting is held. It will be rescheduled after we complete ACAP Practice Test #2. We are looking at a proposed date of February 3rd. When the final decision is made, we will send out a notification. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Faith Belle-Lucy, Principal


Good afternoon. Parents the parent meeting that was scheduled for Tuesday, January 20th is being postponed. I want to ensure you have the most recent ACAP practice data when the meeting is held. It will be rescheduled after we complete ACAP Practice Test #2. We are looking at a proposed date of February 3rd. When the final decision is made, we will send out a notification. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Faith Belle-Lucy, Principal


Your regular driver will be out on the morning and afternoon routes on 1/16/26. Due to this temporary change, the bus will arrive at your stop 15 minutes earlier than your usual pick-up-time. Please be out at the stop and ready 15 minutes early to avoid missing the bus.
Thank you.
Congratulations to our iReady Rockstar Classes for the week ending 1/9/26. These classes maintained an 85% accuracy in passed lessons in reading and/or math. Way to go!


Good morning. The window to apply for the 2026-2027 First Class Pre-K at Gilliard Elementary opens today. The application is open from January 15th - February 27th. Use the QR code attached in the flyer to apply. Please remember your child must be 4 yrs. old by Oct. 1, 2026 to qualify for this program. Should you have any questions, please call the school at (251) 221-1820. Thank you.

Students in grades 2nd through 5th will be taking ACAP Practice Test #2 beginning January 15th - January 22nd. It is crucial for students to arrive at school on time each day during this testing period. This practice test will provide valuable insights into how students might perform on the actual test scheduled for March. To encourage and motivate students, an incentive field trip has been planned for those who attend school and put forth their best effort on the test. Please note that students who are not present for the test will not be eligible to participate in the incentive field trip, which will be provided at no cost to the students.
Parents, we ask for your support by ensuring that your child gets a good night's rest before each test day. Your child’s teacher will be in touch with specific details about the testing schedule. We appreciate your cooperation and thank you in advance for helping us make this testing period a success.
ACAP Practice Test Schedule
Thursday, January 15, 2026- 2nd - 5th grade classes
Friday, January 16, 2026- Ms. White, Mr. Kelley, Ms. Henderson., Ms. Reiss, Mr. Walker, and Mrs. Peters' classes will test
Monday, January 19, 2026- NO School (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., holiday)
Tuesday, January 20, 2026- 2nd - 5th grade classes
Wednesday, January 21, 2026- 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grade classes (NO TESTING FOR 4TH GRADE)
Thursday, January 22, 2026- 2nd - 5th grade classes
Friday, January 23, 2026- 2nd - 5th grade classes
Monday, January 26, 2026- 2nd - 5th grade classes



IT'S MARDI GRAS time! Please read the attached information for details regarding your child participating in our school's Mardi Gras Court.



Parents please allow this correspondence to serve as a reminder of our 2nd quarter Honors Day Parade that will take place on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 1:30pm. Students that will be honored will be sent home with invitations. Thank you.


Good afternoon. Parents attached you will find the January Parent Newsletter. Thank you.

