On Friday, GMS grade 8 students participated in their annual Real Money, Real World simulation. This financial literacy experience connects students to the reality to life as an adult. In addition, students had a variety of other stations which included some basic cooking, skilled trades exposure, 3D printing and design, as well as cost analysis experiences. Huge shout-out to our staff and volunteers who make this happen as well as the donation of $350 from the Kiwanis Club for supplies.
Congratulations to our May HERO of the Month Winners!
6th Grade - Xavier Garcia & Cyrus McKeever
7th Grade - Ellee Sidders & Luke Ward
8th Grade - Brynne Edwards & Morgan Vulgamore
Staff Member - Mrs. McGuire
6th Grade - Xavier Garcia & Cyrus McKeever
7th Grade - Ellee Sidders & Luke Ward
8th Grade - Brynne Edwards & Morgan Vulgamore
Staff Member - Mrs. McGuire
The GMS choir finished off a heck of a week between a concert and competition. Our middle school choir earned a Superior rating at large group competition tonight! Congratulations to our students and Choir Director Ms. Gleeson.
Scenes from the final PBIS assembly of the year!
GMS Newsletter - 5/6/26 - Final Newsletter of the School Year, May HERO Winners, FREE Sports Physicals, End of Year Awards, Final Grade Card Pickup, Summer Sports Information, and more... https://app.smore.com/n/1t28b5
Congratulations to the GMS Varsity softball team who were crowned Milton Union Tournament Champions.
What an awesome morning at the 2026 Graham Color Blast! We only have a few pics here, but luckily some very dedicated and talented photographers will be sharing many more in the days to come!
Shout-out to Mr. Callison, still defending champion, and a man of his word... bleached blonde hair thanks to a high number of GMS student registrations!
Today is the Day! 2026 Graham Color Blast. Raising funds for GMS student organization and academic competition costs. huge shoutout to our Sponsors, Volunteers, and participants! We will welcome over 190 participants this year!!!
Saturday is the 2026 Color Blast! We are now up to 170 pre-registrations!!! That is incredible. That being said, we will have limited supplies for those choosing to register the day of the event so it will be first come first serve. As you can imagine with a fundraiser, we do not purchase well over the amount needed in order to maximize profits. Spectators are welcome alongside the course at any point, however we do ask they are parked by 9:50am so we do not have any safety concerns with the start of the race. We will hopefully have some additional color packets for purchase ($2 each, or 3 for $5) that you can choose to douse participants with.
Additional participant information:
If you do not want to have color chalk as part of your run/walk experience, we will have "no color" bibs that you can use. These are reusable so we would love them back after the event.
The registration table will open at 9am for anyone who likes to get an early check-in and grab their shirts (if ordered) as well as all the other run/walk supplies as part of registration. Each registered participant will receive a pair of sunglasses, bracelet, temporary tattoos, and 2 color packets. The registration table will need the participants first and last name so we can gather appropriate supplies for you and give the correct directions.
Vendors will be set up by 9am as well so you can browse around and purchase pre-race or enjoy the Fun Zone activities we will have set up.
Forecasted weather is not quite as warm as we hoped. However, it should be decent weather for those choosing to run, as cool weather is preferable. We would recommend layers that could go under participants shirts as the color powder will really pop on the black!
We do have a few incredibly dedicated community photographers that will share-out pictures, but you are of course welcome to take your own photos and share the experience!
Please let me know if you have any questions I can assist with prior to the event.
Nick Guidera - GuideraN@grahamlocalschools.org
Additional participant information:
If you do not want to have color chalk as part of your run/walk experience, we will have "no color" bibs that you can use. These are reusable so we would love them back after the event.
The registration table will open at 9am for anyone who likes to get an early check-in and grab their shirts (if ordered) as well as all the other run/walk supplies as part of registration. Each registered participant will receive a pair of sunglasses, bracelet, temporary tattoos, and 2 color packets. The registration table will need the participants first and last name so we can gather appropriate supplies for you and give the correct directions.
Vendors will be set up by 9am as well so you can browse around and purchase pre-race or enjoy the Fun Zone activities we will have set up.
Forecasted weather is not quite as warm as we hoped. However, it should be decent weather for those choosing to run, as cool weather is preferable. We would recommend layers that could go under participants shirts as the color powder will really pop on the black!
We do have a few incredibly dedicated community photographers that will share-out pictures, but you are of course welcome to take your own photos and share the experience!
Please let me know if you have any questions I can assist with prior to the event.
Nick Guidera - GuideraN@grahamlocalschools.org
Congratulations to our 8th grade Clark State Scholarship recipients. In order to be selected, students are to be potential first-generation college students, have a minimum GPA, and complete an application and interview process. These 6 GMS students were recognized at the induction ceremony in April at Clark State: Krista Barnhart, Liam Borders, Mariah Karnehm, Raynna Kermode', Elena Moffet, and Sophie Szeman. These students will have ongoing mentoring along with special trips and events as part of an immersive program to prepare them for their future. Upon completion of the program through high school they will be eligible for three years of free tuition and books at Clark State College.
We still have plenty of space for Vendors for the 2026 Color Blast this coming Saturday. Thus far, we have the following vendors setup: Wheaton's Crafting Corner, Cheerily Squeezed (GHS Cheer team lemon shake-ups), Victory Vibes Jewelry (GMS student created items), 2 Boys that Printed Stuff (GES student 3D printed items). Contact GuideraN@grahamlocalschools.org with questions.
The Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Services Board of Logan and Champaign Counties is providing this FREE 6-part series to help parents navigate teen mental health needs. You can still join for parts 2-6.
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.
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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:
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Registration Link:
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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
