The GCMS boys golf team tied for 3rd in a 5 way match vs Leroy (1), Ridgeview (2), Blue Ridge (T3), and Fisher (4). Pictures is Will Baillie on the tee.
The GCMS girls golf team took 3rd place at the Hendricks Women's Invitational at Woodlawn Country Club. Lilyan Sizemore tied for 10th place individually.
Ford County Schools (GCMS, PBL, Tri-Point) are partnering together to decrease chronic absenteeism in our schools. We have worked with the Champaign-Ford County Regional Office of Education to secure an attendance liaison, to work strictly with Ford County Schools. We will be hosting monthly visits at our school with the ROE Attendance liaison during the school day. These visits aim to address the importance of consistent school attendance.
Parent orientation is on Wednesday (August 21st) for 1st-5th grades. Grades 1-3 will be from 5:00-5:45 and 4th and 5th will be from 6:00-6:45. See you then!
Mr. Kean
It all starts tomorrow! Remember buildings open at 7:45 am and we dismiss at 2:20.
Staff have worked SO HARD to make the spaces ready and welcoming for everyone. We can't wait to see you.
Going to be a great day to be a Falcon!
Are you ready? We will be hosting Dee Mack for a preseason scrimmage at 7pm. This will be structured as a controlled scrimmage, with the varsity playing 48 plays. The JV will follow once the varsity snaps have concluded. Admission is free. Let's go Falcons!
I am putting this out there again in case anyone missed it the first time: For all scheduling information regarding GCMS Middle School Sports, please join the Middle School Athletic Director Remind group using the following code:
f7b63h
Thank you!
High School Parents,
Here are a few reminders as we get ready to begin school next week:
1. Doors open and breakfast starts at 7:45 AM daily.
2. School day begins at 8:15 AM.
3. The first week of school we have 2:20 dismissal Monday-Thursday. Friday's student dismissal is at 11:30.
4. Picture Day for the High School is on Monday, August 19. Forms are available at the school or at https://vsi.co/
5. If you child is going to be gone from school, please notify the office by 9 AM the day of the absence. If you know of pre-arranged absences, please let the office know prior to the absences.
6. Emails are already being sent to your students so encourage them to begin checking them regularly for back to school information.
We look forward to a great year!
Mr. Bielfeldt
A few reminders for the elementary school as we get ready to start school:
1) The doors open and breakfast starts at 7:45 daily.
2) The school day begins at 8:15.
3) Please let students out in the drop-off lane and do not get out of the car with them.
4) Utilize the whole drop-off lane and don't wait until the front to let kids out.
5) To avoid separation issues, parents are not allowed in the building at the beginning of the day (drop-off is at the doors, not in the building).
6) The first week, Mon.-Thurs.= 2:20 dismissal and Friday= 11:30 dismissal.
7) Cell phones and electronics should be put away at the door.
8) We can't wait to see your kiddos!!!
Mr. Kean
GCMS Middle School is excited to host a family book club this fall! We will be reading Learning How To Learn, the district will provide one free book to each family that participates. Sign up by August 23 at https://forms.gle/vtvgkaXBr9dSV15w6
CAPS After School Program is looking for a High School Helper to work as a chid care helper at the GCMS Elementary school.
Hours are after school until 6pm.
Candidates must be at least 15 years of age, be able to follow instructions, and love to work with kids.
Email capsteachers@yahoo.com for more info or download an application here. Completed applications can be returned to the GCMS Elementary school or emailed to capsteachers@yahoo.com. https://docs.google.com/document/d/18CXrR-FkYio7QKakkx6T7l2fDykHYI_6/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117131147500170251946&rtpof=true&sd=true
Are you still trying to figure out what to do with your kids after school this year? The CAPS After School Program still has a few openings for students enrolled at GCMS Elementary School!
Register online at the link below or email capsteachers@yahoo.com for more info!
https://schools.mybrightwheel.com/sign-in?redirect_path=forms/d53c6c6c-eb62-43aa-8075-d64d759e8c06/self-service
SCHOOL STARTS ON AUGUST 19th!!!
Greetings Falcon Families,
It is hard to believe that we are just a little over a week away from the start of school. I wanted to encourage you to get active in all the steps needed to make the start of school smooth and successful.
REGISTER! If you have not already done so please do!
COMMUNICATE! If you have questions ask, we would rather answer them then have folks surprised or wondering.
PARTNERSHIP! We are in this together to serve and provide for our kids.
SCHEDULE:
Monday, August 19-Thursday, August 22 are 2:20 dismissals
Friday, August 23 11:30 dismissal
DROP OFF and PICK UP - Please be patient it is always a little crazy at the start. Have a plan with your children ! We always encourage a test run if you have time.
ATTENDANCE! We get 175 days together please make them a priority!
We are getting really excited to get everyone back. Enjoy this last week and we will see you soon!
Sincerely,
Mr. Darnell
GCMS Families: If you have not already done so please complete online registration through Infinte Campus ASAP. Contact registration@gcmsk12.org if you have any questions. More details available at https://www.gcmsk12.org/article/1680471
On August 2nd, 2024, Brigadier General Shane Upton received his first star at an event hosted by Army Futures Command Commanding General, General James Rainey. Brig. Gen. Upton, Director for the Contested Logistics Cross-Functional Team, is the first GCMS School District Alumnus to reach this rank. Congratulations, Brig. Gen. Upton!
Good morning! Our annual school supply drop off for 1st-5th grades will be on Monday, August 12th from 4:30-6:00 (K will drop off supplies on their Zoo Night). It is not required, but you are welcome to come in and drop off school supplies so bookbags are not too full on day 1. See you then!
Mr. Kean
We had a great turnout for ESL night at GCMS Elementary! A huge shoutout to Maria Rodriguez and all the volunteers that made this night possible!
I want to make you aware of a policy change at the elementary school. We will no longer allow kids to use phones or outside electronics (including smart watches) once they enter the elementary building. We have always asked that phones be turned off/on silent and be put in lockers, but we had many issues before school in the cafeteria or right at the end of school, so they are no longer permitted to be used in the building. We expect that devices will be put away before entering the building and stay there until exiting the building. Thanks for preparing your students for this!
Mr. Kean
Falcon First Day for all incoming freshmen and new students to GCMS High School will take place on Friday, August 9 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
GCMS Middle School will host our 6th grade transition night on Thursday, August 8th starting at 5:45 PM. All incoming 6th graders and their families are invited to attend!
