Good morning,
The middle school baseball team will play in the regional championship game tomorrow morning at 10:00. The game will be held at Shepard Park in Normal and will be vs. Fisher. Bus time is 8:10 and will leave from the middle school. Here is the address for Shepard Park:
750 Hershey Rd
Normal, IL 61761
Please let me know if you have any questions, and GO FALCONS!
Check out Senior Anna Warren's work as our student contributor for the News Gazette's High School Confidential! Anna will post weekly updates on all the happenings at GCMS and what it is like to be a student in our schools!
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MIDDLE SCHOOL BASEBALL SCHEDULE UPDATE:
1. Practice for this evening, September 24th, has been canceled due to weather.
2. The regional semifinal game scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, September 25th, has been rescheduled for Thursday, September 26th with a start time of 4:15 in Gibson City. The earlier start time is to mainly account for the lack of lights at the baseball field but is also an attempt to allow our players to enjoy part, if not all, of the homecoming parade that evening.
Please stay tuned for any updates as the unpredictability of the weather may cause additional rescheduling.
Thank you, and GO FALCONS!
High School Families: We need to make a change to today's lunch menu. Lunch will be Hamburgers and Butter Chicken. Gyros will be served on Friday.
High School Parents,
Please check the link below for a Parent/Teacher Conference letter and information about a Financial Aid meeting for junior and senior parents and students.
https://bit.ly/3rlYKhz
Have a great day!
Mr. Bielfeldt
SCHEDULE UPDATE:
The 7th grade middle school girl's basketball game for tonight vs Hoopeston-Area in Hoopeston has been canceled. There will only be an 8th grade game with a start time of 6:00 pm. The 7th grade team is still being asked to ride the bus and support the 8th grade team tonight. There has been NO change to the bus time.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you.
Today's (9/23) Tennis match vs. Danville Schlarman has been cancelled.
Middle School Sport Schedule This Week:
Monday 9/23: Baseball vs. Normal Metcalf in Gibson City @ 4:30 (IESA Regional Quarterfinal)
Monday 9/23: Girls Basketball vs. Hoopeston-Area in Hoopeston - 7th grade starts @ 6:00 followed by 8th grade
Tuesday 9/24: Girls Basketball vs. Nash in Clifton - 7th grade starts @ 5:30 followed by 8th grade
Wednesday 9/25: IESA Regional Semifinal in Gibson City @ 4:30 - Teams TBA
Here is your week at a glance for Homecoming 2024. It is going to be a week full of great activities!
GCMS Elementary Yearbooks are now on sale for their lowest price of $15! Prices will increase after 9/27. Order yours at https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1075133/Gibson-City-Melvin-Sibley-Elementary-School/2025-Yearbook/2024080104241020354/CATALOG_SHOP
GCMS High School is looking for a Paraprofessional to join our team!
Today Ford County students will be reflecting on their attendance in the first 5 weeks of school. Students will be tracking how many days they have been present versus how many days they have been absent. At this point in the school year, missing more than three days in the first 5 weeks of school puts a student on track to being chronically absent. When your child returns home from school today, ask them about their attendance. #bepresentbepowerful
Today Ford County students will be reflecting on their attendance in the first 5 weeks of school. Students will be tracking how many days they have been present versus how many days they have been absent. At this point in the school year, missing more than three days in the first 5 weeks of school puts a student on track to being chronically absent. When your child returns home from school today, ask them about their attendance. #bepresentbepowerful
Good morning! The homecoming dress-up days handout that went home yesterday had "Babies vs Boomers" and "Neon" Day switched. Tuesday, 9/24 should be "Neon" and Wednesday, 9/25 should be "Babies vs Boomers". The other days are correct on the note. Sorry for the confusion. Please use the attached note instead of the one that you should have received yesterday. Thanks!
Mr. Kean
Homecoming is next week! We have lots of fun dress up days and activities planned. Students are strongly encouraged to check their email for the latest updates.
Middle School Sports Schedule this Week:
Monday, 9/16: Baseball vs. Blue Ridge in Mansfield @ 4:30
Tuesday, 9/17: Baseball vs. Heyworth in Heyworth @ 4:30
Wednesday, 9/18: Baseball vs Tri-Valley in Gibson City @ 4:30 (This game was originally scheduled for Thursday, 9/19, but has been moved to Wednesday, 9/18)
Today marks the midterm of 1st Quarter, which is a good time to check Infinite Campus for updated grades . Contact willis.walker@gcmsk12.org if you have any trouble accessing your account https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArNprfcRMOM
GCMS High School Families,
We look forward to celebrating our Homecoming Dance on Saturday, September 28. Any students wishing to bring guests that are not GCMS High School students must fill out the attached form and return it to Mr. Stone by September 25. If you have any questions please contact Mr. Stone at stone.thomas@gcmsk12.org. https://drive.google.com/file/d/16kwd6GQkIlcpaxYs3DgJB60S4PWFyO2O/view?usp=sharing
5th Grade Parents: Reminder that Band Registration is tonight! 4:00-7:30 in the Elem Music Room. If your student wants to join Band, please plan to attend. Music Shoppe Representatives will be present to answer questions & assist w/ instrument rentals. Looking forward to it! -Mr. Renchen
The lowest price of the year for a GCMS Middle School Yearbook is NOW thru 9-27!
They are $18 plus you can get four free icons when you personalize your yearbook.
Yearbook orders can be made until the end of the school year, but the price will go up to $22.
Your student will receive an order form at school to bring home or you can order online at
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1074615/Gibson-City-Melvin-Sibley-Middle-School/2025-Yearbook/20240822111517350127/CATALOG_SHOP/?utm_term=InSchool&utm_campaign=Custom_QR_Codes&utm_medium=offline&utm_source=direct_mail&utm_content=QRCodes
If you have any questions, please contact Torri Ferguson at 217-784-8731 or ferguson.torri@gcmsk12.org