2025 Color Blast Sponsorship Opportunities! We appreciate your consideration in sponsoring this event as we made several changes including bringing it back to the GMS/GES campus as well as making it a fun event that isn't just for runners! All sponsors also have the opportunity to set up a booth to share info or sell items. We will share special Vendor only opportunities soon, as well as registration. Thanks for consideration and sharing with others!
Graham Middle School had 18 students participate in the Regional History Bee in Columbus prior to Spring Break. Daniel Spence was a finalist in grade 8 and he ended up earning 3rd place. Declan Stephens and Lydia Dibert both were finalists in grade 7, where Declan took 2nd place. In grade 6, John Neff was a finalist and finished in 3rd place. Daniel, Declan, Lydia, and John all qualified for the National Championships in Orlando, Florida this May should they choose to attend.
Record Breaking Year for Power of the Pen Continues
Graham Middle School Power of the Pen has set a new bar at Regionals. First, the team qualified 10 out of 12 writers to Regional, which was a new high. Qualifying for regionals were 7th graders Adelyn Guidera, Moxie Evilsizor, Brynne Edwards, & Oscar Anderson. 8th grade qualified the entire team- Kendall Nichols, Daniel Spence, Avonle Niece, Aubrie Campbell, Alayna Owens, & Maria Boling. Secondly, GMS has qualified 4 to the State Competition, which is also a new record for the team. Qualifying for Power of the Pen State are 7th grader Brynne Edwards and 8th Graders Kendall Nichols, Alayna Owens, and Daniel Spence. The State Competition is in May at Ashland University.
Congratulations to our Quarter 3 Honor Roll Students!
👀 Reminder
GMS Newsletter 4/2/25 - Q3 Honor Roll, Upcoming State Testing Dates, Power of the Pen State Bound, History Bee National Qualifiers, Cheer Tryouts, Summer Theater Camp, Upcoming Fundraiser, Art Exhibitions, and more... https://secure.smore.com/n/bt7j3
Upcoming Ohio State Testing Information
Applications are live for the 2025 Summer Aircamp. Applications are going to be accepted until April 15th. We have had several GMS students participate in the past and all have said it was an incredible experience.
About Aircamp: https://aircampusa.org/about/
Apply: https://aircampusa.org/apply/
NJHS Cereal Drive Collects 124 Boxes of Cereal for Local Food Pantry!
Thank you once again to all who participated in the NJHS Cereal Box Drive. As a building, 124 boxes were brought in that will be donated to the local food pantry.
Congratulations to our March HERO of the Month Winners.
6th Grade - Amera Rader & Greyson Zerkle
7th Grade - Alice Rogers and Lily Parke
8th Grade - Alayna Owens & Carper Charley
Staff Member - Ms. Martin
👀 Reminder
Mark your calendars for May 24th! The traditional Falcon 5k is taking on a new look. It's back on the campus of GMS/GES and we look to make this a larger community event! Sponsorship, volunteer, vendor and spectator opportunities outside of participation. More info soon!
GMS Newsletter 3/12/25 - March HERO Winners, No School Friday, Spring Break Dates, Regional Science Fair and Power of the Pen Results, NJHS Cereal Drive Update, FFA Judging Contest, Scheduling Information for 2025-2026, and more... https://secure.smore.com/n/2fsux
Congratulations to our students who qualified for the Upper Miami Valley Regional Science Fair today. Mallorie, Piper, Carly & Jenna, as well as Mackenzie represented GMS.
Carly & Jenna received a "Superior" rating and are headed to the state competition in May! They also received 1st place in the Environmental Science category earning them a $100 cash award.
Msg from GMS - Grade 6 students will be bringing home a paper today about SOS instruction and screening. This is a county initiative held in each school to education students about mental health and well being. We have participated in this at GMS for nearly a decade. If you DO NOT wish for your student to participate, please return the signed slip.
GMS Students Preparing for History Bee Regional Competition
GMS will have a group of students who met the initial online district qualifier criteria and have planned to compete in the History Bee Regional Finals in Columbus on Saturday, March 15th in Columbus, Ohio.
This is a Qualifier for the National History Bee Finals in Orlando, Florida.
Good luck to the following students:
8th graders - Jonah Rutherford, Daniel Spence, Tucker Fenton, Maria Boling, Aubrie Campbell
7th graders - Sophia Snyder, Lydia Dibert, Audrey Smith, Chase Gibbs, Declan Stephens, Lily Volp, Carolyn Taylor
6th graders - John Neff , Josiah Spence , Juliana Williams, Landon Roberts, Colten Taylor, Reed Trowbridge, Greyson Zerkle, Luke Lorenz
👀 Reminder
GMS Newsletter 2/27/25 - County Science Fair Results, Letter To Families In Case Of Additional Closures, School-Based Health Center Opportunities, Rock-a-thon Success, and more... https://secure.smore.com/n/ugjm0
Last Days to Order your GMS 2024-2025 Yearbook at Sale Price!
Kona Ice is back at GMS Thursday!
