Elementary school yearbooks can be ordered anytime online! They are $15 through December. $17 January through March.
https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/about-yearbooks#
Today's (9j/21) Tennis match has been cancelled and moved to October 5.
Homecoming is next week! Check out the full schedule of acitivities and dress up days at https://drive.google.com/file/d/15SsplCSwiyu6Kzliltu06yHJe8yiLqdt/view?usp=sharing
I apologize for sending an incorrect code for the High School Daily Annoucements. The Remind code is ak896
If attempted to use the old code, you are signed up to the wrong classroom.
GCMS Families: It may be hard to believe but we are halfway through the 1st quarter! If you are not already doing so we encourge you to check in on student grades through Infinite Campus. You can log in to your parent account at https://ilcloud1.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/gcms.jsp or check your app store for the Campus Parent app. If you have any trouble connecting please reach out to Mr. Willis at willis.walker@gcmsk12.org.
You can also keep your student lunch accounts updated through Infinite Campus. Everyone is organized into family accounts so money you add to your account will be available to all students you have in our district. Thank you all for a great start to this new year!
High School Parents,
If you would like to keep up with what is going on daily at our high school, you can sign up four our daily announcements through the Remind app or at remind.com.
The access code is aka896
Please reach out to the high school office with any questions.
Important traffic update for elementary school! Please read.
Starting Tuesday, September 19th we will be starting the solar project at the elementary school. The parallel parking spaces on Lott Blvd to the south of the handicap spaces will be blocked off. Construction activity will not take place during arrival or dismissal but we will have trucks parking in this area.
If this has been your meeting point for elementary students please make other arrangements until the project completes. We anticipate 4-6 weeks at this school.
Apologies for the late notice and please be safe!
-Mr. Darnell
High School Parents,
The high school has a reteach/retake policy that allows students to retake tests and/or quizzes. Policies are different in each department but each one has this policy. We encourage our students that want or need to retake a quiz or test to do so by arranging a time with their teacher.
We want all of our students to be successful and this is an opportunity for all of our students to show growth in their academic classes.
If you have any questions regarding these policies, I encourage you to reach out to your student's teachers.
Yours in education, Mr. Bielfeldt
Friday's football game vs Fisher will be WCIA's Game of the Week! We are partnering with Eastern Illinois Foodbank for their Tackle Hunger program. We will be collecting donations at Friday's game, or you can donate online ahead of time at https://www.eifoodbank.org/action/donate/tackle-hunger.html. Make sure to select GCMS on the donation page!
GCMS Volleyball KIDS DAY is tomorrow 9/14! Fans are encouraged to wear Gold to show your support #gogoldforchildhoodcancer
GCMS Volleyball will be hosting KIDS DAY for the 9/14 home game vs EPG to promote & support childhood cancer awareness. Fans are encouraged to wear Gold to show your support #gogoldforchildhoodcancer
High School picture retakes are tomorrow. If a student wants to have their picture retaken, they have to bring in their pictures they received yesterday or today. Please reach out to the high school office for with any questions.
State Farm is hosting an event called Tech Astra on 11/11 in Bloomington IL. The Summit is an immersive experience for any 5th – 12th grade female students interested in science, technology, engineering, math, or all of the above. This opportunity offers a fun and challenging way for students to explore their interests alongside peers, gain practical experience and get inspired for the future. It is not a school function and would be the responsibility of the parents to register and transport the students.
Interested families can learn more at the following link. https://www.techastra.statefarm/summit/
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
GCMS Families: Middle School Cheer tryouts begin after school tomorrow 9/12. There will be a parent meeting at 5:00pm in the old Elementary School gym. All athletic paperwork must be turned in before athletes can try out.
High School Picture Retakes on on Wednesday. If a student wants to have their pictures retaken, they need to bring their photos that were handed out today back on Wednesday.
Please reach out to the high school office with any questions.
The middle school celebrated our Fantastic Falcons today! These students have gone 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,
Jostens will be at the high school next Thursday Sept 14th during lunch time to collect class ring orders (packets being sent home with Freshman today) and letterman jacket orders (forms available in the office).
If you have any questions please call the high school office.
Thank you,
Mr. Bielfeldt
Last reminder that tomorrow (Sept. 7th) is picture day at the elementary school. Thanks!
Mr. Kean
5th Grade Parents: Band Registration Night is coming up soon. Tue Sep 12 from 4:00pm-7:30pm in the Elem Music Room. This is the night your student officially signs up for Band. I've met with each class to talk about instruments & answer students' questions. It's been going well! There are several benefits to studying music, the primary one being your student will enjoy all aspects of music (and life) to a higher degree. I hope your student considers joining! Full details are in the intro letter https://bit.ly/45Dexaz Email is the best way to reach me (Renchen.Kyle@gcmsk12.org). I'm happy to answer questions & I look forward to meeting you!