Graham Middle School

What an amazing morning at the Graham Color Blast. Thank you so much to our sponsors, amazing volunteers, and participants! Many more photos to share later. Congrats to our 5k champs, Graham staff, Callison and Boggess!!!

This email was sent today to all Color Blast registrations received to date. Sharing here as well since we had quite a few emails kicked back due to registration errors when entered. Tomorrow is the GMS Color Blast! Thank you for pre-registering for the event. Currently we have over 165 participants pre-registered. This is going to be a great event and we are so excited you are willing to show up for our kiddos, raising funds for student organizations here at GMS.  Please do not arrive prior to 9am, as it will allow our vendors and registration table to get all settled for the event. Please refer to the map for parking options. The Start/Finish line and vendors will all be in the main GMS parking lot.  Please come to the Registration table when you arrive, sometime before 10am. Here you will line up based on if you purchased a shirt or not and we will check you in and give out your race goodies. We will have extra shirts and color packs for sale after we have accounted for everyone. We can take cash or check for those.  Unfortunately, due to the expected cooler weather, we will likely not hold the pre-race water balloon fight.  Pre-race and post race, enjoy the outdoor games and vendors who have come to share their products with you. There are not a lot this first year, but they will be here to sell.  The tye dye station will be set up at 9:30am and will be available post race as well for those who want to wear their shirt while they run.  Both the 1 mile fun run and 5k will begin at 10am this year.  We look forward to hosting an amazing event tomorrow and are so happy you will be there to join us! 

Only 3 days left of the 2024-2025 school year! Please remember there is a 2-hour early release for all students on the last day!

Annual Grade 8 TED Style Talks were presented on the big stage in front of their peers. This culminating experience is truly amazing!

Our GMS Power of the Pen State Qualifiers Brynne, Daniel, Kendall, and Alayna are ready to take on the competition today at Ashland University! Good luck, and go Falcons!!!

Huge thanks to Ms. Lisa from the St. Paris Public Library for giving away 158 FREE books to our GMS students today to enjoy this summer! We always appreciate your partnership in everything from book giveaways, teaching lessons in class, hosting our MD units for cooking classes, etc...

GMS End of Year Awards Adjustment - 8th Grade Promotion is scheduled for Thursday at 7:00. Also, as a courtesy to families that may have travel and summer plans starting with the Memorial Day weekend, we are adjusting our grade 6 and 7 awards to this Friday. Grade 6 at 8:00am, and grade 7 at 8:30.

We are one week away!!!! So far we have 132 pre-registrations received which is our largest pre-registration ever for the Falcon 5K / Color Blast event. You wont want to miss it! The Graham Color Blast 1-mile and 5K run/walk will take place on May 24th. The Color Blast will be similar to a "Color Run" that many have seen happening in communities, just not here in St. Paris, YET! Our goal is to create a fun community event that can also raise funds to cover student organization membership and event costs. Each year, GMS spends thousands of dollars from the Principal's Fund for students to be part of organizations and the several that have corresponding competitions. This event is to prevent students from having to pay those themselves. We want students to have as many opportunities as possible! We hope you can join us as a participant in the run/walk event, or even as a spectator that will take in the event, cheer on others, maybe toss some color powder, or take in the vendors that will be on campus. Registration Link: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/graham/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzYzNw== Any questions can be directed to: GMS Principal, Nick Guidera GuideraN@grahamlocalschools.org 937-663-5339 x3333

Final Opportunity for Vendors – Join the Color Blast Event! We are making a final call for vendors to participate in the upcoming Graham Color Blast Community Event on May 24, 2025. This exciting event will feature a 1-mile fun run and a 5K run/walk and is expected to draw hundreds of attendees to the campus of Graham Middle School. Vendors will be placed in a prime location near the start/finish line to ensure maximum visibility and engagement with event-goers. Don’t miss the chance to showcase your products or services at one of the most vibrant community events of the year! 👉 Vendor Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aqz203ufpHSWOF5gZUY8xkyx2ooqzAUoFRPGa_UtCC0/edit?usp=sharing If you are a current Graham student or staff member who is also a vendor or entrepreneur, your registration is FREE—please contact Mr. Nick Guidera directly at GuideraN@grahamlocalschools.org. We look forward to having you be a part of this colorful and impactful event!

Last call for potential vendors. This community event will bring in hundreds to campus on May 24th and we would love to add more vendors. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aqz203ufpHSWOF5gZUY8xkyx2ooqzAUoFRPGa_UtCC0/edit?usp=sharing

Congratulations to our May HERO of the Month Winners! 6th Grade - Josiah Spence & Reed Trowbridge 7th Grade - Alaina Lockwood & Jenna Johnston 8th Grade - Alisia Craft & Grady Errett Staff Member - Mrs. Black

GMS Recycling Update!!! GMS will NOT have someone available to assist at the recycling center this Saturday (5/17) due to the GHS Graduation Ceremony and other events our staff plan to attend. That being said, we will leave it unlocked and ask that everyone please follow the expectations so we can continue to utilize this service. No bags, #1 and #2 plastic only, glass, aluminum/steel cans, and broken down cardboard. We are also working on filling our summer dates with volunteers. If anyone is interested in helping out we are open the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 10am-Noon. Contact Mr. Guidera GuideraN@grahamlocalschools.org or 937-663-5339 x3333.

🎨 Summer Fun Alert! 🖌️ Looking for something creative and fun this summer? The Champaign County Arts Council is hosting "Printmaking 101", a 3-day workshop perfect for young artists! 📍 Location: Underground Art @ The Arts Council 📅 Dates: June 17, 18, 19 🕤 Time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM 👧👦 Ages: 9–12 💲 Cost: $30 for all 3 days 📝 Deadline to Register: June 11th 📍 Address: 119 Miami Street, Urbana Let your imagination run wild and learn the art of printmaking in a fun, supportive environment! 🔗 Visit: champaigncountyartscouncil.org

GMS Newsletter - 5/13/25 - HERO Winners, OMLA Leadership Conference, Fundraiser Delivery (Tomorrow), End of Year Awards, Kona Ice, and more... https://secure.smore.com/n/e0wzc

👀 Reminder Also, STUDENTS LAST DAY IS MAY 28. There will be a 2 hour early release this day!

Interested in a summer golf opportunity for middle school students?

Scenes from the final PBIS assembly of the year, including recognizing the members of the PBIS student committee for next school year!

The Graham Color Blast 1-mile and 5K run/walk will take place on May 24th. The Color Blast will be similar to a "Color Run" that many have seen happening in communities, just not here in St. Paris, YET! Our goal is to create a fun community event that can also raise funds to cover student organization membership and event costs. Each year, GMS spends thousands of dollars from the Principal's Fund for students to be part of organizations and the several that have corresponding competitions. This event is to prevent students from having to pay those themselves. We want students to have as many opportunities as possible! Registration options include with or without a t-shirt. If you plan to purchase a shirt, that registration needs to be completed by Sunday, May 11th in order to guarantee the shirt printing. We hope you can join us as a participant in the run/walk event, or even as a spectator that will take in the event, cheer on others, maybe toss some color powder, or take in the vendors that will be on campus. Registration Link: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/graham/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzYzNw== Any questions can be directed to: GMS Principal, Nick Guidera GuideraN@grahamlocalschools.org 937-663-5339 x3333

✨Free Sports Physicals: Available for 2025-2026 at Graham High School on May 12th from 8–11 AM, provided by Mary Rutan Therapy & Sports Medicine. Bussing to and from the Middle School will be available for all Current 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. OHSAA Form Requirement: -A standardized OHSAA physical form must be used. -Parent/guardian must complete and sign the health history and consent portion before May 12th. -Students cannot participate in the physical without this signed form. 👉🏽 https://www.ohsaa.org/medicine/physicalexamform

GMS Newsletter - 5/6/25 - NJHS Award Recipient, Band/Choir Ice Cream Social, Physical Papers Almost Due, Student Council Sponsored Dance, Library Summer Calendars, Volleyball and Football Summer Workouts, and more... https://secure.smore.com/n/qmy9gt