Graham Middle School

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.

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."

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

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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

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==

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

National History Bee Regional Competition
Graham Middle School has 16 students set to compete in the National History Bee Ohio Regional Competition in Columbus on March 21st. These students met the initial qualifying criteria through online assessment and made the commitment to represent GMS at the next level.

8th graders: Audrey Smith, Declan Stephens, Sophia Snyder, Sophie Szeman

7th graders: John Neff, Juliana Williams, Luke Lorenz, Colten Taylor, Michayla Hannah, Madelynne Hannah, Raylan Thomas, Alana Petry

6th graders: Xavier Garcia, Ava Terrell, Zachary Shirk, Rees Hedrick

Our final round of GMS Conferences is scheduled for Thursday, March 19th from 3:30-7:00pm. Please contact any of your student's teachers, or the office to set up a conference.

National School Breakfast Week!
During National School Breakfast Week, the GMS cafeteria staff held multiple raffles throughout their Hawaiian themed week. There were daily raffles for those who participated in breakfast, and at the conclusion of the week, grand prize winners were drawn from each grade level for those who purchased breakfast, or dressed in theme. Congratulations to Silas, Aaron, and Jagger!

Congratulations to Alexa Fecher, whose artwork was selected for an Ohio Art Education State Exhibit. Alexa was recognized at a reception today in Columbus.

Upper Miami Valley Regional Science Fair Results: Superior (moving on to State): Reese Barger Ellen Kies Mallorie Erter Alice Rogers Mackenzie Crooks Alaina Lockwood Xavier Garcia Jase Rogers Liam Kizer Excellent: Carly Birchfield Jenna Johnston Wayne HealthCare and CareerVolt Awards for Behavioral Science: 5th place- Reese B. and Ellen K. BASF Creating Chemistry Award 5th place- Xavier G., Jase R., Liam K. 1st place- Alice R., Mallorie E. Troy Fish & Game Awards in Energy & Environmental Science 3rd- Mackenzie C. Premier Health-UVMC and Wilson Heath Awards for Biomedical & Health & Microbiology 6th- Alaina L. McNerney Family Spirit of Teamwork Award Xavier G., Jase R., Liam K. Southwest Ohio Water Environmental Association 2nd- Mackenzie C.

Awards from the Power of the Pen Regional Competition: District Awards recognized today: Best of Round from Kenton Ridge District- Adelyn Guidera (round 1), Moxie Evilsizor (round 3). This award recognizes the top writing piece from each round.  Regional Awards: Sara T. Landis Outstanding Teacher Award- Christian Callison There were 102 writers at Regional.  Automatic state qualifiers: 7th grade - Saige Wilson (9th) Sweapstakes Award (overall top combined 7th and 8th grade team scores) - GMS earned 4th Place.  **we may have additional state qualifiers, but will not know until final tabulations are completed outside of the top 12

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