GMS Newsletter 4/23/26 - Quarter 4 Interim Reports, Promotion RSVP (grade 8), Field trip info (grades 6 & 7), Clark State Scholars Inducted, County Art Show, Upcoming Concerts & Ice Cream Social, and more... https://app.smore.com/n/txp8f
VENDORS WANTED!!! The 2026 Color Blast is up to 158 participants! We have surpassed last years mark already! There is still space for any vendors interested in setting up for the event. With the large number of participants, we expect tons of foot traffic (yes, pun intended) as we anticipate well over 300 people on campus between participants, volunteers, and spectators. Here is the link to the vendor form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aqz203ufpHSWOF5gZUY8xkyx2ooqzAUoFRPGa_UtCC0/edit?usp=sharing
Final evening for the option to purchase a shirt with your 2026 Color Blast registration.
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/graham/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50Lzc0NQ%3D%3D
Last Week to Order a Color Blast Shirt!!! Shirt sales end the 19th at midnight. Don't miss out on the fun of the 2026 GMS Color Blast. The event will take place May 2nd at 10am. There is an elementary 1-mile Fun Run and a 5K. We would love to have you there for this year's event that will raise funds to sustain our PBIS and student organization costs at GMS. Here are also just a few photos from the event last year.
Registration Link:
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/graham/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50Lzc0NQ==?fbclid=IwY2xjawRLYx9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeIzAsEPTR-6QomzSRrxUWRGRkIl92_DwzhnVPub43jj73191OllmWYfJy_Zs_aem_XRpUYayuFi-q0rdu6TAQIg
Registration Link:
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/graham/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50Lzc0NQ==?fbclid=IwY2xjawRLYx9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeIzAsEPTR-6QomzSRrxUWRGRkIl92_DwzhnVPub43jj73191OllmWYfJy_Zs_aem_XRpUYayuFi-q0rdu6TAQIg
Congratulations to the GMS JV Softball team, who won the 2026 Mackenzie Smith Memorial Graham Slugfest tournament today. GMS Varsity carried the #1 seed into today, after a solid Saturday, however the team faltered in bracket play.
2026 Falcon Color Blast Sponsor Alert!
Thank you to Pete's Pit Stop for their sponsorship of our annual event. We greatly appreciate your commitment to a successful community event that supports our student organization costs.
Thank you to Pete's Pit Stop for their sponsorship of our annual event. We greatly appreciate your commitment to a successful community event that supports our student organization costs.
GMS Newsletter 4/8/26 - Promotion Save the Date, NJHS Award Recipient, Power of the Pen Awardees, State Wrestling Champs, Upcoming Concerts, and more... https://app.smore.com/n/gpvb2
Information About Upcoming State Tests for GMS Students
All Things GMS Color Blast!
Registration for the May 2nd Event: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QyS5bAi1bvLxk2gZbJRhhhx9rvlg_alUAnV9DLLKV0Q/edit?usp=sharing
Vendor Registration: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aqz203ufpHSWOF5gZUY8xkyx2ooqzAUoFRPGa_UtCC0/edit?usp=sharing
Sponsorship Form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EYgXz1sILxh711TIp6AZmc95Ln3ZTS6JFrPp1LraV08/edit?usp=sharing
We hope you can join us in any capacity for this wonderful community event that raises funds for our student organization and PBIS costs.
This group is planning to raise funds to assist with student lunch accounts, for which we are grateful. If you enjoy cards, check out his event!
Join Champaign County ODJFS for a fun movie night on April 8th!
In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, CCDJFS is hosting a fun evening to bring our community together while raising awareness and supporting the prevention of child abuse and neglect.
Gloria Theater|April 8 | Doors open at 5:30 PM | Movie starts at 6:30 PM. | Small popcorn and drink provided
We hope to see you there for a night of fun and connection.
In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, CCDJFS is hosting a fun evening to bring our community together while raising awareness and supporting the prevention of child abuse and neglect.
Gloria Theater|April 8 | Doors open at 5:30 PM | Movie starts at 6:30 PM. | Small popcorn and drink provided
We hope to see you there for a night of fun and connection.
Congratulations to GMS grade 8 students Moxie Evilsizor and Adelyn Guidera, who were recently recognized with Platinum Pen Awards from Power of the Pen. This means they have a competition piece that was written during tournament that was so strong they will be published in the the Power of the Pen "Book of Winners."
Additionally, this specific recognition means that they are automatic State Qualifiers!
This is the first time GMS has had any writer(s) published in the "Book of Winners."
Additionally, this specific recognition means that they are automatic State Qualifiers!
This is the first time GMS has had any writer(s) published in the "Book of Winners."
Congratulations to our Quarter 3 Honor Roll Students!
GMS Newsletter 3/26/26 - Quarter 3 Honor Roll, History Bee National Qualifiers, GMS Leadership Transition, Pupil Services Update, Testing Starting Soon After Break, and more... https://app.smore.com/n/ztauc
Reminder
2026 Falcon Color Blast Sponsor Alert!
Thank you to First Central National Bank of St. Paris for their sponsorship of our annual event. We greatly appreciate your commitment to a successful community event that supports our student organization costs.
Results from the History Bee Regional Finals on Saturday:
Audrey Smith-3rd place grade 8.
John Neff- 1st place grade 7, Colten Taylor- 3rd place grade 7, Luke Lorenz- Finalist grade 7.
Xavier Garcia- 2nd place grade 6, Zachary Shirk- Finalist grade 6.
* All of the above placers and Finalists also qualified for Nationals.
Thank you to our Social Studies Teachers Mr. Wagner, Mr. Callison, and Mr. Adams for providing this opportunity to our students.
Congratulations to our March HERO of the Month Winners
6th Grade - Ben Ford & Jonathon Davenport
7th Grade - Saige Wilson & Blake Henson
8th Grade - Carolyn Taylor & Sawyer Breslin
Staff Member - Mrs. Piascik
* Students are nominated by staff, and staff are nominated by students each month. Nominations focus on the pillars of our PBIS Matrix here at GMS:
H - helpful
E - engaged
R - respectful
O - show ownership
6th Grade - Ben Ford & Jonathon Davenport
7th Grade - Saige Wilson & Blake Henson
8th Grade - Carolyn Taylor & Sawyer Breslin
Staff Member - Mrs. Piascik
* Students are nominated by staff, and staff are nominated by students each month. Nominations focus on the pillars of our PBIS Matrix here at GMS:
H - helpful
E - engaged
R - respectful
O - show ownership
2026 COLOR BLAST REGISTRATION IS LIVE!!!!
Graham Middle School is hosting a Color Blast 1 mile & 5K run/walk
with proceeds benefiting student organizations and student initiatives
throughout the building.
Date: Saturday, May 2nd
Time: 10:00am runs start (all starting together this year)
Location: Graham Middle & Elementary Schools
Check-in: begins at 9:00am @ GMS (9644 Us Hwy 36 Saint Paris, OH 43072)
Pre-Registration Deadline: Sunday, April 19th @ midnight (if shirt package chosen)
Cost:
Basic Run/Walk Packet $25
-Participant Registration
-Color packets to use during the event (2)
-Sunglasses
-Color Blast Bracelet (1)
-Color Blast Tattoos (2)
Registration Plus Shirt Option $37
Shirt only (no run/walk package) $15
All participants will run through a minimum of 4 color stations in the 1 mile, and 12 total in the 5K. Our goal is 6 each mile.
All participants have the opportunity to participate in the pre-race water balloon fight (helps the color stick to clothing, weather dependent).
All participants and spectators can enjoy the variety of vendors we hope to have.
Additional color packets may be available for sale at the event (cash/check)
**New this year, you can signal “NO COLOR POWDER” the day of the event to prevent being doused directly with powder throughout the race.**
Registration: We heard your requests over the years and put in place an online registration system!! All registration will be completed through Hometown Ticketing.
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/graham/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50Lzc0NQ==
Graham Middle School is hosting a Color Blast 1 mile & 5K run/walk
with proceeds benefiting student organizations and student initiatives
throughout the building.
Date: Saturday, May 2nd
Time: 10:00am runs start (all starting together this year)
Location: Graham Middle & Elementary Schools
Check-in: begins at 9:00am @ GMS (9644 Us Hwy 36 Saint Paris, OH 43072)
Pre-Registration Deadline: Sunday, April 19th @ midnight (if shirt package chosen)
Cost:
Basic Run/Walk Packet $25
-Participant Registration
-Color packets to use during the event (2)
-Sunglasses
-Color Blast Bracelet (1)
-Color Blast Tattoos (2)
Registration Plus Shirt Option $37
Shirt only (no run/walk package) $15
All participants will run through a minimum of 4 color stations in the 1 mile, and 12 total in the 5K. Our goal is 6 each mile.
All participants have the opportunity to participate in the pre-race water balloon fight (helps the color stick to clothing, weather dependent).
All participants and spectators can enjoy the variety of vendors we hope to have.
Additional color packets may be available for sale at the event (cash/check)
**New this year, you can signal “NO COLOR POWDER” the day of the event to prevent being doused directly with powder throughout the race.**
Registration: We heard your requests over the years and put in place an online registration system!! All registration will be completed through Hometown Ticketing.
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/graham/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50Lzc0NQ==
GMS Newsletter 3/19/26 - Q3 Report Cards Coming Home Today, No School Tomorrow, SOS Screening, State Testing Dates, 2026 GMS Color Blast Information, Cheer Tryouts, Student Council Hygiene Drive, and more... https://app.smore.com/n/m0u4w