Deadline extended through September 30th. This opportunity is completely free for every 7th grade student in Champaign County. If a family already has a Y membership, the YMCA will discount their family plan for the full year to reflect the 7th grader being free. The idea is that this program is about so much more than fitness or being free; it’s about giving students a safe, supportive place, at a key age to grow and thrive. The YMCA staff are excited to bring back teen nights, teen specific fitness, etc.. and it all starts with these 7th graders!
Congratulations to our September HERO of the Month Winners.
6th Grade - Ava Terrell & Parker Wilt
7th Grade - Ayla Lensman & Grady Thomas
8th Grade - Alice Rogers & Tayte Stratton
Staff Member - Ms. Buell
* 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 - Ava Terrell & Parker Wilt
7th Grade - Ayla Lensman & Grady Thomas
8th Grade - Alice Rogers & Tayte Stratton
Staff Member - Ms. Buell
* 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
📢 Reminder: Free & Reduced Meal Applications
As we draw near the end of September, last year’s status will be removed. To continue receiving benefits, a new application must be completed each school year.
✅ Apply online: www.payschoolscentral.com
📄 Paper copies are available in every office
📩 Questions? Contact Jodi Lough at loughj@grahamlocalschools.org
As we draw near the end of September, last year’s status will be removed. To continue receiving benefits, a new application must be completed each school year.
✅ Apply online: www.payschoolscentral.com
📄 Paper copies are available in every office
📩 Questions? Contact Jodi Lough at loughj@grahamlocalschools.org
GMS Newsletter - 9/16/25 - September PBIS HERO winners, Band Festival This Weekend, Final Forms Notice, Annual FERPA Notice, Conferences Coming Soon, and more... https://secure.smore.com/n/q1gub
A few scenes from our September PBIS assembly last week!
Kona Ice is at GMS tomorrow. If your student was called down yesterday at the PBIS assembly as Student HERO of the Month Nominee, they will receive a FREE Kona Ice! Pre-Order code is K7683212104
GMS Newsletter 9/5/25 - ProgressBook Information, Pony Wagon Days Schedule, GMS Conferences, Graham Band Festival, and more... https://secure.smore.com/n/6v9cqf
Special Opportunity for Grade 7 Students Thanks to the Champaign Family YMCA
Reminder
Auditions Start Today!
GMS Newsletter - 8/22/25 - Matilda Jr Auditions, Kroger Community Rewards to Support your Schools, ProgressBook Access Keys, Vision and Dental Outreach, FREE YMCA Memberships (grade 7), cheer fundraiser (blankets), and much more... https://secure.smore.com/n/d2u3s9
GMS Open House Tuesday!
Graham Middle School staff are excited to welcome our grade 6 students to their special grade 6 orientation tonight from 6-7pm. These grade 6 families will have the whole building to themselves tonight (minus the volleyball game in the gym). Open House for all students will take place Tuesday from 4:30-6:30pm. We hope you can join us! Please utilize the front event entrance if you plan to attend either of those opportunities.
Grade 6 Optional Orientation Monday!
Graham Middle School reminders to start the year - Grade 6 Orientation is scheduled for Monday 6:00-7:00pm. GMS Open House for all students is Tuesday from 4:30-6:30pm. These are opportunities to meet teachers, put supplies in lockers, check bus routes, learn about community support opportunities, and more! First day of school for all GMS students is Wednesday!
Schedule Pickups Thursday and Friday!
Reminder: GMS Early Schedule Pickup will take place Thursday and Friday from 9am-2pm in the main office. Parent/Guardian portions on Final Forms must be updated in order to receive student schedules. Please refer to the GMS Back to School Newsletter shared last week for additional information. GMS Newsletter 8/8/25 - Back to School Edition! - https://secure.smore.com/n/u5pe6
Good evening, Graham families!
Please remember to complete your student’s Final Forms for the 2025–2026 school year. These must be updated annually before schedules and class lists are released. If you’ve already completed them, thank you! If not, please do so here: https://graham-oh.finalforms.com/
Please remember to complete your student’s Final Forms for the 2025–2026 school year. These must be updated annually before schedules and class lists are released. If you’ve already completed them, thank you! If not, please do so here: https://graham-oh.finalforms.com/
📢 Free & Reduced Meal Applications are now available!
✅ Must be completed every school year
💻 Apply online: https://www.payschoolscentral.com/
📄 Paper copies in every office
📩 Questions? Email Jodi Lough at loughj@grahamlocalschools.org
✅ Must be completed every school year
💻 Apply online: https://www.payschoolscentral.com/
📄 Paper copies in every office
📩 Questions? Email Jodi Lough at loughj@grahamlocalschools.org
GMS Newsletter 8/8/25 - Back to School Edition! - https://secure.smore.com/n/u5pe6