GCMS has compiled a list of local community resources helping families in need this holiday season at https://bit.ly/3fPZdTn
If you have an organization interested in adding to the list please contact tracy.ashley@gcmsk12.org
We have an update for the Millie's Militia Fundraiser. Please sign up for donations using our form at https://forms.gle/QuER4cf5AJ75ieDA8
All donations should be in by Noon on Monday, Nov 14. Thank you for your support!
The Middle School Red Crush student section is hosting a Fundraiser for the Fields family on Monday, November 14th. The GCMS Middle School girls basketball teams will take on the PBL Panthers basketball team. We ask both communities to come together to help support this family as young Millie fights her battle against Rhabdomyosarcoma.
Along with having items for purchase from Milllie's Militia, we are hosting a bake sale. If you are able to help us by donating baked goods, please use the following FORM to sign up. Goods need to be at the Middle School by Noon on Monday, November 14th. We ask for items to be individually wrapped, or grouped in small collections when possible for easy purchase.
Due to circumstances with Blue Ridge, the MS Boys basketball games with them for Tue. 11/8 have been cancelled. The boys will have an optional workout from 11-12:30 at the MS on Tuesday. The boys will return to action Thursday at Watseka.
There will be a MS Wrestling parent meeting for all who can attend on Wed. 11/9 at 5:30 in the MS Cafeteria. Coach Brucker will go over some pre-season info and answer any questions that parents might have. Please contact Coach Brucker at 217-781-2307 or Mark Berry at the Middle School with any questions.
Congratulations to our Fall 2022 Inductees to the GCMS High School National Honor Society!
GCMS is proud to once again host our Veterans Day assembly on Friday, Nov 11 at 9:00am. Students are encouraged to wear the following:
Elementary-Blue
Middle School-Red
High School-White
A live stream of the event will be available at https://youtu.be/WYTSH2mCjSc
Final reminder today is an 11:30 dismissal and no school Monday or Tuesday! Enjoy the long weekend!
Deadline for shirts commemorating the 50th Turkey Tourney can be ordered through noon, Wednesday, Nov 8. Order online in Infinite Campus or drop off your order at the high school office.
GCMS students are gearing up for the Variety Show! come see their performances this Friday at 7:00pm followed by the Drama Club's presentation of "Dumb Inventions"!
GCMS Families,
A couple of announcements for the coming week.
Friday, November 4th is an 11:30 dismissal please arrange accordingly for your children.
Monday, November 7th is a fall holiday with no school, and Tuesday, November 8th is Election Day with no school.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 2 we will be gathering our middle and high school students for a brief photo opportunity with local media to celebrate the Exemplary Status designations of our Middle and High schools. 8 schools out of 127 in the News Gazette circulation area achieved this status and GCMS is the only school district with two schools. We are very proud of the entire system for working very hard to best serve our students and community. We share this for both celebration and awareness for those who may see our kids transitioning.
Thank you for your attention.
Sincerely,
Mr. Darnell
Tonight's (Tue. 11/1) 7/8 Girls Basketball games vs. Tri-Point will be played at their JH building in Piper City. The 7th Grade game will begin at 5:30 with the 8th Grade game to follow. GO FALCONS!
Congratulations to the following IHSSCA award winning soccer players!
All-State -Senior Seth Kollross-First Fisher-GCMS Player to receive All-State Honors in Program History!
All-Sectional - Senior Chase Minion
Honorable Mention All-Sectional - Junior Isaiah Johnson
All-Sectional All-Academic- Senior Connor Ray
All-Sectional Sportsmanship Award - Senior Nick Giroux
Attention 6th and 7th grade families, there will be an informational meeting this Wednesday, November 2 at 6:30 PM in the cafeteria to discuss the Washington DC trip. Please reach out to Mrs. Warren if you have any questions.
Middle School Athletics is excited to announce the return of Costume Night, Monday, Oct. 31 for our 7th and 8th Grade girls basketball games. Any student in grades K-8 who wears a Halloween costume to the games will be entered into a drawing for a prize. We will also have our famous Costume Parade at halftime of the 8th Grade game. Make plans to join in the fun Monday, Oct. 31 starting at 5:30 at the Middle School.
GCMS Middle School is proud to recognize our Fantastic Falcon award winners from October 17-28. These students earned their award from teachers and staff members for going above and beyond in displaying our school-wide expectations of Being on Time, Being Prepared, Being Respectful and Being Safe. We are Falcon Proud!
Good afternoon high school parents,
Our teachers all have policies that allow students to take advantage of reteach/retakes for assessments. If your student is struggling in a class, this will allow him/her the opportunity to improve his/her grades on assessments. We encourage our students to take advantage of all opportunities we provide to show improvement and understanding of the content. You can also reach out to specific teachers if you have questions on the policies.
We also have a tutor available during the day Tuesdays and Thursdays that students can take advantage of during their study halls.
Yours in education,
Mr. Bielfeldt
The GCMS Turkey Tourney will be celebrating its 50th anniversary this year! The GCMS Red Army is selling shirts to celebrate. You can order online through the school store in Infinite Campus or turn in a physical order form to the HS office. Orders are due Nov 7!
GCMS Basketball has aparrel for sale the BSN Sports. Orders are due Nov 7. Order online at https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/HCdrqBBWtW
GCMS High School was visited by 2 time World Series champ Scott Spiezio! He shared the triumphs and struggles of his career and encouraged our students to live drug free. Thank you Scott for visiting our community!
