GCMS Staff is the best in the WORLD! Help us celebrate next week (May 8-12)!
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Shout of to The First Presbyterian Church of Gibson City who have donated $6,000 to GCMS School District to cover students negative lunch account balances for the 2022-2023 school year. Food insecurity is at the core of the missions from the church and this donation will alleviate financial burdens on many families entering the summer. The GCMS community is amazing at finding wonderful ways to support kids!
Thank you for your generosity! Falcon Proud!
- Mr. Darnell
The middle school conference track meet has been postponed until tomorrow. We will practice after school today until 4:30. Also, middle school girls intramurals for tonight has been canceled.
In case you didn't see them at open house last night, check out all the amazing animal reports created by our 1st graders! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnsSeC3bBFW1Tjyo9Av6H7rzYbgMmVWoL
Congratulations to our Middle School Scholastic bowl team on their regional championship win!
Elective option forms for the 2023-24 school year have been passed out to current 5th, 6th, and 7th grade students. Please be sure to ask your student about this form and assist them in making sure it is returned to school by May 3rd. Current 5th grade students will return their form to their 5th grade teacher. 6th and 7th grade students will return their form to their enrichment teacher. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Jamison, our middle school counselor.
GCMS Community,
At the April 24 regular BOE meeting Board Members Miranda Leonard, Emily Tucker-Davis, and Adam Elder were sworn in, along with appointed Board Member Adam Mussman (pictured on left), after winning the April 2023 Consolidated Election. Josh Johnson (President, Phil Whitehouse (Vice President), and Janna Friday (Secretary) were elected to board leadership. Tyler Young (pictured right) served in his last board meeting after 14 years of service!
Please help me in thanking these community servants past and present for filling these vital roles in school governance.
Sincerely,
Mr. Darnell
Superintendent
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.