High School Parents,
The PSAT and NMSQT testing that was supposed to take place yesterday was cancelled due to technical issues on the testing site. We continued yesterday with a regular school day for our students and staff.
We are hoping to reschedule the testing for all 9-11 grade students. Once a make up date has been set, we will let all students and parents know.
Thank you,
Mr. Bielfeldt
GCMS High School will host a Financial Aid Parent Night on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 5:45pm in the library. A member of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission will be presenting information to help simplify the financial aid process and answer any questions.
This presentation covers college costs, types of financial aid, how to apply for financial aid, financial aid award packages, and other important information. With changes to the FAFSA this year there will likely be helpful information even for those who have gone through this process before.
This event is open to both junior and senior parents. For more information or to sign up for this event please contact Mr. Carter at carter.josh@gcmsk12.org
It is that time of the year again! The GCMS Middle School book fair begins this Friday, October 13th and goes through Thursday, October 19th. The family events are on Wednesday and Thursday evenings next week from 4pm-7pm.
Also check out the ewallet option! You can create an account for your student online.Then add funds safely and securely. You can also share the link with family and friends who would like to add funds for your student. Stop by and check it out! All profits benefit the Middle School library.
High School Parents,
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 18 and Thursday October 19 from 3:30-7 PM both days. To schedule a conference, please contact the main office at 217-784-4292.
Please reach out to the school with any questions.
Thank you,
Mr. Bielfeldt
High School Parents,
Tomorrow all 9-11 grade students will be testing (PSAT/NMSQT) beginning at 8:15 AM. All testing will be done on Chromebooks. We ask that ALL students bring their Chromebooks to school fully charged for testing. Please remind your student to charge their Chromebook tonight so we can avoid any issues.
Thank you,
Mr. Bielfeldt
Middle school families, we are so excited for Parent Teacher Conferences next week! Conferences will be held on October 18th and 19th from 3:30 PM-7:00 PM. To schedule a conference please call the school at 217-784-8731.
Tuesday night's (Oct. 10)MS Girls Basketball games vs, El Paso-Gridley will be played at EPG Junior High School in Gridley. The address is 403 McLean St. The 7th Grade game will begin at 5:30 with the 8th Grade game to follow. GO FALCONS!
Our Falcons are playoff eligible and the Red Army is selling T-shirts! You can order online through Infinite Campus. If you don't have an Infinite Campus account you can still order through our public store at https://ilcloud1.infinitecampus.org/campus/store/gcms
Yesterday the middle school girls basketball team members watched the University of Illinois women's basketball team practice and toured their facility. They ran into a familiar face on the way out!
The family movie night scheduled for tonight (10/6) has been cancelled due to weather.
GCMS offers a list of local resources availabe to families that covers a variety of needs. You can find this list by going to our main site menu and looking under Community. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xjSChn17LGFV8kYICrh_mRU0QDjBA-Aqu22DjqfOl3Y/edit?usp=sharing
IMPORTANT CALENDAR REMINDERS!!!
Friday, October 6th is an 11:30 dismissal
Monday, October 9th is a holiday with no school
Friday, October 13th is the end of first quarter - Great time to check Infinite Campus for your students grades
Parent Teacher Conferences are on October 18th and 19th with both days being 2:20 dismissals.
Friday, October 20th - No School Fall Break
GCMS Middle School and High School areseeking community members to mentorstudents! Mentors will be paired with astudent and meet one on one each week. Abackground check and fingerprinting will berequired. Contact Stephanie Zook at the Middle School if interested.
Fans going to Lexington for MS Girls basketball tonight should be aware of both construction and P/T conferences occurring at their campus. This will lead to limited parking. Refer to the included map and park in the purple or red outlined areas on the W, N, or E sides of the building. Enter through Door 5 on the W side of the building and through Door 17 on the E side of the building. GO FALCONS!
Today is picture retake day at the elementary school for those who were absent or those who are not satisfied with their originals. Please send your original pictures with your child if you want retakes.
Mr. Kean
GCMS High School will host a Financial Aid Parent Night on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 5:45pm in the library. A member of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission will be presenting information to help simplify the financial aid process and answer any questions.
This presentation covers college costs, types of financial aid, how to apply for financial aid, financial aid award packages, and other important information. With changes to the FAFSA this year there will likely be helpful information even for those who have gone through this process before.
This event is open to both junior and senior parents. For more information or to sign up for this event please contact Mr. Carter at carter.josh@gcmsk12.org
GCMS High School will conduct vision and hearing testing on Thursday October 12. Letters have been sent home to those being tested.
Our own Aiden Sancken has been nominated for the Pantagraph's player of the week! Cast your vote at https://pantagraph.com/sports/high-school/football/vote-for-the-pantagraph-week-6-football-player-of-the-week/collection_05333982-6188-11ee-b581-0f9efe265c95.html?mibextid=Zxz2cZ&fbclid=IwAR0J_eo3q4e-RCWpIORiBsa5whc-O4IQUp7KkXoc1OkaslqinKMvz9yk02U_aem_AYFcINQ4wMRbi5cVAGcZZ2AUFN0K1Tc3mIECkIgQbc22mck5zAbttR5I9DOp4UmoGIs#7
GCMS Families: FEMA is planning to test their emergency alert system Wednesday afternoon. You may receive a test message on your phone at that time. We just want everyone to be aware!
Help us "treat" our teachers well during Parent-Teacher Conference nights! Sign up to bring in a dessert here: bit.ly/PTCTreats
