Important calendar dates for the 2023-24 school year are now availabe at https://bit.ly/43ZkSfT You can also find this in the Documents tab of our app and website. This document may update if necessary so be sure to check our app and website for the latest version.
GCMS Families,
Some important calendar information to share, please read!!!
Friday, May 5th is an 11:30 dismissal for School Improvement
Monday, May 22 through Wednesday, May 24 are 2:20 dismissal
Thursday, May 25 is an 11:30 dismissal and Last Day of School
Other School based events will be shared through our various social media platforms and website in coming days and weeks. Should you have any questions please reach out to your students' respective schools.
Hard to believe we have just over a month left in the 2023-2024 School Year. Be SAFE, enjoy, and finish strong!
Sincerely,
Mr. Darnell
Today the middle school celebrated our Fantastic Falcons award winners! Congratulations to all of the winning students!
Some of our 8th grade students had the opportunity to attend the annual Trade Up Day at Parkland College. They participated in numerous demonstrations and interactive stations to learn about career and technical education opportunities. It was a great day!
This is a reminder that one week from today (on Thursday, April 27th), the elementary school will be hosting our annual Open House from 5:30-7:00 pm. We hope to see you there!
Mr. Kean
Good afternoon,
Baccalaureate will be at 6 PM on Sunday, May 14. The original letter sent out had the incorrect time on it. I apologize about the incorrect information.
Sincerely,
Mr. Bielfeldt
Tonight's middle school track meet has been cancelled. The boys track team will practice tomorrow. The girls track team will not practice tomorrow. The next girls practice will be on Monday.
The high school band had Dr. Andy Rummel, Tuba Professor at Illinois State University join them today! He’ll be soloing with us at our Spring Concert on April 27 at 7 PM.
Fisher and GCMS Soccer students please see the link below for information on summer camps and events. These camps are not hosted by GCMS and aren't included in the summer camp registrations on Infinite Campus. For more information contact Coach Dinkings https://t.co/XSPb9kxoX8
This Wednesday (April 19th), our GCMS FFA Chapter will be holding our annual Ag. Expo in the lot behind the Ag. Shop. For this day, we ask that all students and staff parked in the red area in the picture below to please make other arrangements for parking as this area will be closed off from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
https://bit.ly/3L7MEjc
**ALSO- Starting at 8:15am to 2:30pm, E. 16th St. will be barricaded off. This is where our big implements will sit.
Please plan accordingly- First Come/First Serve Alternate areas of parking will be:
By the Softball Field along the road
Student Parking along side of the elementary
Any parking in an assigned spot (teacher or another student's) will NOT be allowed
We apologize for the inconvenience, however greatly appreciate your support as we provide this day of learning for the elementary students!
Today's (4/17) high school track meet has been cancelled.
Mrs. Young's FCS class wants your vote on their latest Peeps creations! Pick your favorite at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKH314jNcmcUFwqdqBHqn-KM4smN9VN-MRklorlqL3DMDaqQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
GCMS Community,
As a result of the April 4th consolidated election GCMS has an opening for a 2 year Board of Education seat. In accordance with Board Policy 2:70 we are notifying the public of this open seat to allow anyone interested in filling that seat the chance to submit a resume and letter of interest to Board President Josh Johnson (johnson.josh@gcmsk12.org) for full board consideration at the April 24th regular scheduled board meeting, where the open seat will be filled by appointment. Please submit interest on or before April 21, 2023.
GCMS Families,
First, I want to say thank you for having your kids at school and giving great effort for our annual testing season! The results of these assessments are pieces to our decision making puzzle that are very important, and kids engaging fully helps us make informed decisions.
Another essential piece to that puzzle in routine input from families. Recently you have been asked to participate in the 2023 GCMS Survey of Families and our responses are very low! The more participants we have the more valid the data is for us to guide our decisions. Please consider completing the survey in the link below.
http://bit.ly/3TUbOEH
We appreciate all who invest time and effort into our children and GCMS.
Sincerely,
Mr. Darnell
Congratulations to Ms. Broaddus for being selected as News Gazette's Teacher of the Week! https://www.news-gazette.com/news/teacher-of-the-week-amanda-broaddus-director-of-choirs-gcms-middle-and-high-school/article_7cba1b73-932a-5154-9d0e-c113d5cefbcb.html
Middle school students will start state testing tomorrow morning. They will need to bring their fully charged Chromebook. Thank you for getting them to school on time and for encouraging them to try their best!
All Awareness Day is a day created to give individuals and organizations the opportunity to bring awareness to and share resources with communities for all causes while showing support for one another. Community members are invited to North Park Pavilion in Gibson City on May 13
A reminder that 3rd-5th grade students will begin state testing tomorrow. Thanks for getting them to school on time and encouraging them to do their best!
Mr. Kean
All 9th through 11th grade students will take a PSAT or SAT test tomorrow morning! Parents can find more information about the SAT here: http://bit.ly/433ipke
Tuesday's (4/11) softball game vs. Armstrong will be held at Millie Curtis Park in Potomac.