GCMS Families,
It is August 7th and our facilities are truly coming alive with staff coming in early to get prepared, professional development opportunities, new staff training, student activities ramping up, and the final touches are being done to get our buildings ready for kids. This all must mean the beginning of school is near!
School starts for GCMS students on Thursday, August 17 and we are excited to see everyone. Thursday, August 17th and Friday, August 18th are both 2:20 dismissals so please plan accordingly. The school days begin at 8:15 and we ask that students not arrive prior to 7:45 am to ensure proper supervision is available.
If you have not already completed registration that needs to be done ASAP!!! Completing registration allows us to finalize classes for kids, arrange for all transportation needs, and be ready to hit the ground running.
In the next week there will be many updates and reminders sent to families, please read them! Every day nearly 200 adults and 1,000 kids grace our halls and we want each day to be a great experience and your engagement allows for this to happen.
See you all soon!
- Mr. Darnell
Superintendent
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High School Parents,
Picture day for the high school will be Thursday, August17, which is the first day of school. We have picture forms available in the office at the high school. You can also access the form at the following link:
vsi.co/schools
We look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Thursday, August 17.
Sincerely,
Mr. Bielfeldt
Freshmen parents,
We will have our Falcon Freshmen 1st Day on Friday, August 11. The Freshmen First Day will be from 9-11:15 AM. We strongly encourage all freshmen to attend.
Students will receive their schedules, agenda books, and class t-shirt this day. Students will walk through their schedules, locate their lockers, and meet with teachers and other students about what to expect at GCMS High School as well as what athletics, activities, and clubs they can participate in while a student at GCMS High School.
We look forward to seeing all of our incoming freshmen and helping them transition to the high school.
Their success is our success and we cannot wait to get the school year started!
Sincerely,
Mr. Bielfeldt
GCMS Middle School will host a 6th grade transition night this Wednesday, August 9 from 5:45-7:00PM. All incoming 6th graders and their families are invited to attend!
The MS Girls Softball games with Fisher for today (Sat. 8/5) have been cancelled due to rain both currently and in the forecast. The girls will next be in action Mon. 8/7 at home vs. St. Malachy at 4:15PM.
Parent Orientation for grades 1st-5th will be on Wednesday, August 23rd.
-Grades 4 and 5 will be from 5:00-5:45
-Grades 1, 2, and 3 will be from 6:00-6:45.
Thanks!
Mr. Kean
As our families complete online registration, remember that Infinite Campus has other tools to help families partner with us in the upcoming school year. Mr. Willis goes over some of the main features of the app https://youtu.be/ArNprfcRMOM
We will be having an optional school supply drop off for 1st-5th grade students on Tuesday, August 15th from 4-6 pm. Kindergarten students should plan to bring their supplies to K Zoo Night on August 10th @ 4:45. Thanks!
Mr. Kean
Falcon First Day for all incoming freshmen and new students to GCMS High School will take place on Friday, August 11, 2023 from 9-11am at the high school. Students will receive a hard copy of their schedule, hear from staff members and students, do a schedule run through, and have an opportunity to access their lockers. Please contact the GCMS High School office (217-784-4292) or email Mr. Carter with questions carter.josh@gcmsk12.org
The High School yearbooks are in and available for pickup during office hours (8-4). A limited number of extra books were ordered. Please contact Riley.Susan@gcmsk12.org to buy one.
Incoming Kindergarten students and their parents are invited to our Kindergarten Zoo Adventure, Thursday 8/10 from 4:45-7:00pm! Students will get to meet their teachers and families will learn what to expect in Kindergarten. We look forward to seeing you!
Good evening parents, Registration is open and we ask that you register your student(s) online through Infinite Campus. Mr. Willis has sent information regarding the registration process. We have in person registration at the high school tomorrow from 8:30 AM-3:00 PM for anyone that needs assistance with the registration process. This will still be online but there will be people at the main entrance to help as needed. If your student is not registered by August 17, your student will not be able to attend school until the registration is completed. We look forward to seeing all of our students soon! Mr. Bielfeldt
Elementary School Families,
Good afternoon! This is a reminder to register your child for school if you have not already done so. Yes, we do have in person registration tomorrow (Tuesday, Aug. 2nd) from 9:00am to 4:00 pm, but just as an FYI, you will be filling things out on a Chromebook at the elementary school if you chose to do it that way. We do not have paper registration. Children who are not registered prior to the start of school will not be able to start on the first day of school. We look forward to having your kids back in the building. Call if you have any questions.
Mr. Kean
GCMS Middle School will be hosting our 6th grade transition night on Wednesday, August 9th starting at 5:45 PM. All incoming 6th grade students and families are invited to attend! We encourage our 6th grade students to bring in their school supplies as well. We are excited to start another amazing school year!
Class of 2024... Check your school email for a link to choosing your parking spot. The painting party is scheduled for Sunday, Aug 13 from 3-7pm. Let's get your Senior year started!
HS Parent meetings: Thursday, 8/3 is tennis at 5:30 and football at 6pm. Monday 8/7 is golf at 6pm. Tuesday, 8/8 is volleyball at 6:15 and Thursday, 8/10 is cheer at 7pm. Let's get the seasons rolling, Falcons! Meetings will be in the Commons unless noted otherwise by the coach.
GCMS Families: Thank you to everyone that has registered for the 2023-24 School Year. If you have not yet registered online registration is still open on Infinite Campus. More details are available at https://www.gcmsk12.org/article/1168370
All,
There will be painting and striping of roads and parking spaces around the Elementary and High schools today so please only park in parking lots. This work could last into tomorrow as well.
Thanks for your cooperation.
Mr. Darnell
A reminder that Middle School Baseball begins Mon. July 31 from 9:00-11:00AM at the MS Baseball field. All boys trying out must have the required paperwork turned in before they can participate. Paperwork can be submitted online or can be turned in at the field on Monday.
Attention Middle School Baseball parents- a reminder of the parent meeting this Thursday night (July 27) at 6PM at the Middle School baseball field. Parents who have athletic paperwork to submit may do so at the meeting. We look forward to seeing all who can attend.