Attention all Parents/Guardians whose child is interested in trying out for Middle School Softball:
This is a reminder that the Middle School Softball Parent Meeting will be held this Thursday, July 18th at 5:00 pm at the High School Softball Field. If your child plans on trying out, it is HIGHLY recommended that you attend this meeting. If you cannot make this meeting, please contact the Middle School Athletic Director at richard.aj@gcmsk12.org AND the Middle School Softball Coach at harden.ross@gcmsk12.org or coachrdh24@yahoo.com. We will need to set up a separate time to provide you with the information discussed at this meeting.
Thank you and have a wonderful day,
AJ Richard
Athletic Director
GCMS Middle School
We are thrilled to announce that the Percentage of Total AP Students with Scores 3+ at GCMS High School was 67.50% for the 23-24 school year!
Read all about our students' AP score performance here: https://www.gcmsk12.org/article/1672671
There will be a PreK Screening on Aug 5th for anyone wanting to enroll in our program. Please call the Elementary Office (217-784-4278) to sign up for a time slot. Please pass this information along to others. If already enrolled in our program, there is no need to sign up.
The new school year will be here before you know it! Online registration will be opening soon on Infinite Campus, at this point we are still finilazing some details for the new year. When registration opens we will post links on our website, social media feeds, and there will be a text and email blast sent out to all families. If you have any questions about your Infinite Campus account contact Mr. Willis at willis.walker@gcmsk12.org
GCMS has an opening for a 2nd Shift Custodian. Starting pay is $20.00/hr. Those interested can apply in person at our Unit Office or online at https://www.gcmsk12.org/page/job-opportunities
Our FBLA is hosting a fundraiser! Details below:
📢We’ve got spirit, how about you? Want a way to have Falcon spirit, stay warm AND support our GCMS Future Business Leaders of America?!📢
GCMS FBLA is excited to bring the brand NEW spirit blankets to our GCMS community! These blankets are double-sided, super soft & a large size to stay warm (60”x80”). They would be perfect for chilly days at Football, Soccer, Softball, Baseball, Track or even a chilly night at home!
We are currently beginning to take orders - the form will be shut off by the beginning of August, so they will be in by the beginning of October once the chilly nights get here!
Please visit the site below to reserve your blanket(s)!
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GCMS Interact is hosting a summer blood drive on Monday, Aug 5 from noon-4pm in the HS Commons. Appointments can be made online in the Red Cross app or by emailing the student coordinator at Cloninger.Kodee@gcmsk12.org.
GCMS will host developmental screenings for students interested in our Pre-K program on Monday 8/5. Full details are available at https://bit.ly/4ePOBgJ
Congratulations to 2021 alum Bella Amburgey on her selection as Miss United States of America.
Attention to all parents/guardians whose children are interested in playing boys baseball or girls softball at GCMS Middle School in the fall of 2024:
Packets of paperwork regarding registration information can be picked up in the Middle School Main office on Mondays from 8:00-3:00 throughout July starting on Monday, July 1st. These packets can be turned in at the Middle School Main office on Mondays throughout July, at the Parent Meeting for the respective sport, or at the first day of Tryouts. No athlete will be allowed to participate until ALL paperwork has been submitted. Parent Meeting dates/times/locations and the first day of tryouts can be found below:
Softball Parent Meeting: Thursday, July 18th at 5:00 p.m. at the High School Softball Field
First Day of Softball Tryouts: Monday, January 29th from 3:30-5 at the High School Softball Field
Baseball Parent Meeting: Thursday, August 1st at 7:00 p.m. at the Middle School Baseball Field
First Day of Baseball Tryouts: Monday, August 5th from 9-11 am at the Middle School Baseball Field
If there are any questions, please contact me at the richard.aj@gcmsk12.org.
Thank you,
AJ Richard
Athletic Director
GCMS Middle School
We are well into summer, but there is still time to sign up for some of our upcoming summer camps!
Football Camp - July 8-11 - Registration closes July 1
Middle School Tennis Camp - July 15-19 - Registration closes July 8
High School Tennis Camp - July 22-26 - Registration closes July 15
GCMS School District has two open Board of Education seats effective June 26, 2024. Information on the selection process is available on our website at https://www.gcmsk12.org/page/gcms-school-board
GCMS Families: There will be no summer school on Wednesday, June 19th in observance of the Juneteenth federal holiday. Classes will resume on Thursday June 20.
Parents of incoming Kindergarten students for the 2024-2025 school year, please SAVE the DATE of August 15 4:45-7:00pm for a special evening. There will be more information coming at a later date.
Reminder that any students wanting to participate in fall sports need to have an updated sports physical completed prior to the first day of try-outs/practice (August 12). Sports physicals are good for 13 months. If a student does not have an up to date physical, they cannot participate in practices until a sports physical is completed and turned into the office.
Alums of the Gibson City High School Greyhound Choir will be hosting a Choir Reunion Saturday, July 20. There will be a rehearsal at 2:00pm at the Gibson City United Methodist Church followed by a performance at 6:00pm at the North Park. ALL alumni of the Greyhound Choir are invited to attend!
Middle School Boys Basketball starts today at the Middle School 11:30-1pm. Any incoming 6th-8th Grader interested in playing next season are welcome to attend. For a full Summer Calendar please reach out to Coach Dinkins or Coach Berry.
Congratulations to our Falcons for their historic season earning 4th place in the IHSA State Tournament. There will be a reception for the team in the High School Gym at 4:00 PM. Come out and congratulate our Falcons!
The sun is out in Peoria so today's 3rd place game is still set to begin at 10:00AM. Go Falcons!
BOYS BASKETBALL YOUTH CAMP ANNOUNCEMENT: Congratulations to the Falcon Baseball team and their advancement to the state finals on Friday! To allow families and athletes time to attend the game Friday our camp implement an alternate schedule:
Tuesday May 28: 2nd-5th Grades 8-9:30am, 6th-8th Grades 9:30-11:00am
Wednesday May 29: 2nd-5th Grades 8-10am, 6th-8th Grades 10-Noon
Thursday May 30: 2nd-5th Grades 8-10am, 6th-8th Grades 10-Noon
Friday May 31 - NO CAMP
Camp is still in the elementary auxiliary gym. If you have any questions contact Coach Tompkins at tompkins.ryan@gcmsk12.org.
FALCON PRIDE!