GCMS Elementary is looking for multiple positions for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. You can view all of our available positions and apply online at https://www.gcmsk12.org/page/job-opportunities
GCMS Freshman Lily Sizemore is a finalist for this week's News Gazette Girls Athlete of the week! Cast your vote for Lilly at https://www.news-gazette.com/sports/prep-sports/ Go Falcons!
52nd largest district geographically in the state?! Check out this data about GCMS Transportation in today's Annual Report update!
On Wednesday, February 7th administrators from Ford County Schools met with staff from the Champaign-Ford County Regional Office of Education Attendance Improvement Program to discuss and collaborate on improving attendance in all our schools. One area all our schools have been discussing is the increase of chronic absenteeism for students in Ford County Schools. Chronic absenteeism is when a student misses 10% of the school year or 17.5 days or more of school in one year.
ICYMI we are featuring highlights from our District's Annual Report on Schools throughout the next couple weeks! Today we feature data on... OUR STUDENTS! We hope to see many of you at our event on February 22 at 7:00 in the Middle School.
Hey GCMS community! Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is putting on a Krispy Kreme fundraiser!
Access the link provided below for menu and ordering options!
https://gcmsfbla.com/krispy-kreme-fundraiser
Please contact gcmsfbla@gmail.com with any questions!
2023-24 Middle School yearbooks are now on sale. You can fill out and return the order form or order online at https://bit.ly/3uAa3UG
All orders are due by March 1!
Throughout the couple weeks, we will be sharing district highlights of the GCMS Annual Report on our social media in preparation for our big event on February 22. Today we feature data on our GCMS Staff!
GCMS Families,
Parking at large events at each of our facilities can be a challenge at times. We want to remind everyone to be respectful of school district and neighboring properties when you park. It is essential that you do not park on grass areas or obstruct drive ways, entry points, or fire lanes. Recently we have had significant issues with this around the high school campus. If areas are painted yellow or they are entry or exit points they should not be obstructed.
Thank you for your attention, compliance, and the appreciation for safety at our events.
Mark your calendars! The GCMS High School spring musical is just over a month away! See Catch Me If You Can March 8-9 at 7:00pm in the GCMS High School Gymnasium.
GCMS Families,
Please be aware that there will be a tree removal taking place on the corner of Lott Blvd and 17th Street on Tuesday, February 6th. This work should not disrupt the school day, but we want everyone to be aware during transitions.
The solar installation is ongoing at both the Middle and High Schools so continue to be aware of workers and equipment when you are on school property and surrounding roads. We hope to have this project complete by Spring Break.
Thanks for your attention!
- Mr. Darnell
GCMS High School is hosting the IHSA Wrestling Regional tournament this Saturday Feb 3 at 9:00AM! Admission is $8.00 for everyone, doors will open at 8:00AM. Go Falcons!
We invite ALL parents to join us!
Tax season is upon us! Despite what social media may say, GCMS students work on taxes in Business, Co-op, Financial Algebra and Economics classes. They know their way around a 1040!
We are officially halfway through the 3rd quarter! If you haven't checked in lately, now is a good time to visit https://bit.ly/3lVqHKs and check in on your student's grades. If you have any problems connecting with your Infinite Campus account contact willis.walker@gcmsk12.org.
The Illinois Rural Health Associaiton will be hosting a Zoom discussion on Februrary 22 for anyone interested in learning more about opportunities in rural health careers. Those interested can register at https://irha19.wildapricot.org/event-5569300
Saturday's HS Boys' game with Cissna Park will be at GCMS Middle School with the Varsity tipping at 1pm. Owing to injuries on the CP roster, a shortened JV game will follow. There will be no NFHS. Before the game, Mr Berry will be honored for his contributions to the program.
The planned calendar for the 2024-2025 school year is now available in the Documents tab of our website and app https://bit.ly/3OnP8uQ
Good afternoon high school parents,
The EFE #330 (Education for Employment) is asking our high school parents to complete the Regional Career Readiness Survey. Please click the link below to complete this survey to provide information about our CTE Local Needs Assessment.
https://bit.ly/3OwuqZN
Sincerely,
Mr. Bielfeldt
Welcome to the 1900's!
(Well at least for today in Mrs. Young's Baking Essentials class at the high school.)
Each month, the class plans to bake a recipe from a different decade found in the Baking Yesteryear cookbook (@bdylanhollisofficial).
Today's recipe was Food for the Gods. The name is thought to have come from the dates/apricots and walnuts in the recipe, they were once considered expensive delicacies, making them fit only for divine consumption.
Students learned about the delicacies of meringue in making the base for the recipe. It is described in the cookbook as a "marshmallowy, fruited meringue with an amazing graham cracker nuttiness.
Check out the recipe for yourself at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PcJYLc2J3k
