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High School Families: We are making changes to our Honor Roll system this year. Read the full details from Mr. Bielfeldt at https://bit.ly/3QIHHg8
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GCMS HS Volleyball is hosting Childhood Cancer Awareness KIDS DAY on Monday Sept 26! More information went home with students on Friday.
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*Updated Fliers!* The GCMS School Board and Administration will be hosting a series of roundtables in the upcoming months that will be open to the public. Community members are invited to attend and join in the discussions.
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The GCMS School Board and Administration will be hosting a series of roundtables in the upcoming months that will be open to the public. Community members are invited to attend and join in the discussions.
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We are in the process of updating the Athletics portion on our website. On our homepage you should now find links for both Middle and High School Athletics You can find the MS Athletic page at https://il.8to18.com/gcmsms/home and the HS at https://il.8to18.com/GCMSHS/home
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The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a new federal benefit that helps pay for internet service and devices. More information on this program is available at https://bit.ly/3eEl4vW
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There have been some questions about the Elementary School dress up days for homecoming, so I wanted to clarify:
Monday= Country or Dress Fancy
Tuesday= Tacky Tourist or Disney
Wednesday= Jersey Day
Thursday= Senior Citizen
Friday= Falcon Friday
Mr. Kean
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GCMS Families,
The Gibson City boil order is lifted.
Thanks for working with us yesterday.
-Mr. Darnell
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Good morning! We are still experiencing phone issues at the elementary school. We can make and receive some calls, but it is sporadic. If you can't get through by phone, please email your child's teacher. I am sorry for the inconvenience.
Mr. Kean
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Another reminder to send your child with water today if possible. Thanks!
Mr. Kean
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GCMS Families,
Gibson City, and all three of our schools, will be under a boil order as we enter Monday. Please send your children with ample water for the day. We have bottled water at all three schools should the need arise. Our restroom facilities are fully operational, and we will take necessary precautions for food service. Be prepared for extra water both Monday and Tuesday.
Thanks for your attention and cooperation.
Falcon Proud,
Mr. Darnell
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MS Girls Softball/Basketball Families: Please see the link for a revised activity schedule for Sept. 12-14. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JXKNw5DEKjGpVQbm_QH47opzCrmPL6AZVd2MwrNlxNk/edit?usp=sharing
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GCMS Homecoming is Sept 18-24. We will be celebrating with Disney themed dress up days at all 3 builidings!
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GCMS is pleased to announce that Kallen Robertson has been named a recipient of College Board's National Recognition Programs for academic achievements in school and outstanding performance on College Board assessments. Excellent job, Kallen! We are Falcon Proud!
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The elementary school is experiencing phone issues and we are unable to receive or make calls at this time. If you are trying to contact the elementary school, please email your child's teacher. If it is an immediate need, please call the Unit Office at 217-784-8296. Sorry!
Mr. Kean
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Gibson City Lions Club will host free vision screening for children & adults during Harvest Fest in downtown Gibson City from 10:00am-3:00pm on Sat, Sept 10
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GCMS High School will host a Financial Aid Information Night for seniors and parents Thurs 9/29 at 6:30pm in the HS library. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission will share information about the financial aid process and the FAFSA. Contact Mr. Carter with any questions.
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High School yearbooks are on sale! You can purchase your yearbook for $45 through the School Store in Infinite Campus or on our public store at https://ilcloud1.infinitecampus.org/campus/store/gcms/school-store/1 (actual yearbook cover will be different than the picture)
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MS Girls Softball/Basketball Families: Please see the link for a revised activity schedule for Sept. 6-10.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IuPGw09W9GqGbdTPEi4P6mL2wQJPvesQzqlHgtaAReU/edit?usp=sharing
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GCMS Families,
It is a great day to be a Falcon. Here are a couple of important announcements.
1. The new parking lot on the northwest side of the Elementary School property is getting a fence put in, please be aware of the posts until it is completed!
2. Construction on the new maintenance shed on 15th street across from the tennis courts has begun. Please do not park in close proximity to that build site or equipment.
3. Friday, September 2nd is an 11:30 dismissal please be sure to arrange for pick up at that time!
Enjoy your long weekend!
Sincerely,
Mr. Darnell