We are so proud of Junior Korah Palumbo for stepping out to spread the word that mental health matters. She designed this shirt and is spearheading a fundraiser to assist organizations who work with suicide awareness. Find it at https://bit.ly/3pTWObZ #FalconProud!
GCMS Elementary will be offering free Preschool screenings on Wednesday, June 15 and Wednesday June 22. For more information view our flyer at https://bit.ly/3vHXwNn
Last chance to complete the 2022 GCMS Survey of Parents and Families! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenXFb-XUEDyEZHR-Ct5SqXpDg8LORqza8A07kOurOmx9AZ4Q/viewform?usp=sf_link
The HOIC Honors Music Festival was yesterday. These Honor groups are comprised of the top musicians from all HOIC schools. Representatives from GCMS rehearsed all day yesterday and performed a concert in the evening. Please congratulate our musicians!
HOIC Honor Band representatives
Kale Bauer
Jasmine Durbin
Ashton Groover
Kyah Lee
Wyatt Schlickman
HOIC Honor Choir representatives
Lexi Cliff
CC Francis
Orion Hillard-Borden
Karah Jones
Tyler Lange
Melanie Zook
Congratulations to our Middle School Students of the Month for February!
6th Grade - Kira Knerr
7th Grade - Avery Hyatt
8th Grade - Talon Holliday
GCMS Families,
We will be adjusting our practice for symptomatic students and school exclusions effective immediately.
Mandatory exclusion from school will be for children who have a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea. The absence should continue until those symptoms are gone for a minimum of 24 hours.
Students with other symptoms are recommended to stay home, get an alternative diagnosis from a medical professional, or have a negative COVID test prior to return. Covid tests can be completed through a testing site, medical professional, at home tests, or GCMS can provide tests for at home use while supplies last.
Covid positive students and staff will follow the same practice and exclusions.
This adjustment is being made with the support of Ford County Public Health with an emphasis of keeping healthy kids at school, and encouraging sick kids to stay home and seek proper medical guidance at parents discretion.
Thank you for your attention and understanding as we continue to adjust our practice in alignment with public health circumstances and expectations. We will continue to partner with stakeholders and adjust our practice as needed or required.
Sincerely,
Mr. Darnell
GCMS High School families and local employers: Please take 5-7 minutes to complete this survey, which will help our local career and technical (vocational) education programs better serve our students. Thank you for your support! https://bit.ly/3KeHzlA
In order to build in more Social Emotional time for Middle School students this year, the staff created small groups of students to meet with one to two times per month. This allows each student in the building to have a 'go to' staff member if they need anything at all. Yesterday, as a part of Spirit Week, the small groups dressed with a theme unique to them. Enjoy the smiles from all of our small groups! https://bit.ly/3CeZ6Yb
GCMS Families,
Don't forget today is an 11:30 dismissal! Enjoy the warm afternoon off!
Sincerely,
Mr. Darnell
All parents/guardians are invited to complete the 2022 Survey of Parents and Families. We value your feedback and appreciate your time! https://forms.gle/CA4MaXaE3Qq5JY4b8
GCMS is offering a free screening of the film "Chasing Childhood" this week exclusively between Sunday and Thursday! All GCMS parents and guardians are invited to register to watch the film at this link. See the flyer to find out more about this thought-provoking film! https://watch.showandtell.film/watch/gcms-ucsd5-0227-1645728047053
GCMS High School is proud to present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Shows will be Friday March 11th and Saturday March 12 at 7:00pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Reserved seats are $10 and can be purchased through the High School office by calling 784-4292 starting Wednesday, March 2nd. General admission at the door on show nights is $5. There will also be a Breakfast on Broadway preview for senior citizens the morning of Friday, March 11th at 8:30 am. We can’t wait to share this show with our community!
Due to travel concerns, tonight's 7/8 volleyball matches with Mahomet-Seymour have been cancelled. There is no volleyball practice as well. Practice will return tomorrow as scheduled.
The January 2022 edition of the Falcon Flash Middle School Newspaper is now available! Check it out at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dddmYx0qtoSEjJnEGqPMJmsTKq6dEeAH/view?usp=sharing
Mr. Darnell will be hosting an Open Mic Night Wednesday 3/16 6:30-8:00pm in the Elementary School Library. Interested parties are invited for an evening of questions and answers on a variety of school related topics. This event is open to our entire GCMS Community.
Gibson City Lions Club will be hosting their pancake breakfast at the Elementary School this Sunday 2/27 from 8:00am-12:45pm. our new gym and weightroom along with our newly renovated library will all be available for public walkthroughs. See you Sunday!
MS Volleyball Schedule Reminders:
Tue. 2/22 home vs. PBL, 8th Grade Night , B game starting at 5:00
Wed. 2/23 makeup games at Nash 4:30
Thu. 2/24 home vs. M-S starting at 4:30 (new start time!)
Sat. 2/26 7th Regional at Maroa 11AM
Falcon Academy is canceled for Saturday, 2/18. We will play the 2nd week of games next week.
Ann Warren tied for 1st place tonight in the Regional 3 pt contest. She advances to the sectionals on Thursday night in Peotone. Way to go Anna! #Falconproud
Next Week is National FFA Week! GCMS High School students are invited to join in on the fun and celebration with our dress up days!
