GMS is excited to announce the Staff and Student PBIS Committee for the upcoming school year:
8th graders - Ava Tudor, Carson McCulla, Brycen Hanes, Briar Perdue, and Garrett Bailey
7th graders- Alice Rogers, Adelyn Guidera, Mackenzie Crooks, Alaina Lockwood, Lily Parke, Carolyn Taylor, and Audrey Smith
These students were recognized at our final PBIS assembly in May.
This team will work alongside staff members to celebrate staff and students as well as work to improve upon and build a climate and culture all students and staff deserve to have at school.
Staff members include Ms. Packard-Cooper, Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Webb, Mr. Wical, and Mr. Guidera.
Reminder: Information for incoming grade 7 students:
Ohio Law requires that all seventh graders must have received multiple immunizations. Before starting school, students in the 7th grade must have a Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis) and a Meningococcal vaccine. Written proof of receiving these vaccinations must be on file in the school office. Students who do not have evidence of proper immunizations will be excluded from school after 14 days, per Ohio Revised Code.
If your doctor says immunization might be harmful to your student, a waiver must be on file. If you object to immunization for good cause, for example religious convictions, a waiver must be on file.
If you need them to be faxed, our Fax number at GMS is 937-663-4674
Today and tomorrow from 8-2 are the final times to pick up report cards and state test scores in person at GMS. We will process mailing next week. We cannot mail any end of year awards or medications that were not picked up. Medications will be discarded appropriately after Thursday.
Congratulations to our Quarter 4 Honor Roll students!
Grade 6 students had the opportunity to take a trip to Cedar Bog in late May. While there, they went through a station rotation to discuss the unique ecosystems at the bog, make connections with prior and future learning about biomes, bird watch, discuss food chain in that environment, tour the grounds, and more.
Rudolph Repeats at Falcon 5K
Graham High School rising Senior Ayden Rudolph took the overall title for the second year in a row at the 2024 Falcon 5K. Ayden hopes to track down GMS Teacher Christian Callison’s record of 3 consecutive wins next year. Ayden told race organizers that his goal is to “win it enough times that we have to name it after him!”
The Falcon 5K is held annually on Memorial Day weekend and raises funds to support student organization costs and PBIS programming for the middle school. Annually, GMS spends thousands of dollars to fund celebrations of staff and students as well as student participation in organizations and trips for students that excel and qualify for special events at the regional, state, and national levels. Race organizer, GMS Principal Nick Guidera, shared, “This is truly a great event to raise funds for things that matter to our students and staff. To see families coming out to participate or just cheer on others shows that it's much more than a race, it’s a community event. Events like this cannot happen without support from community sponsors, participants, and great volunteers behind the scenes; we are truly grateful for all involved. This year through sponsorship and registration of 110 participants between the 5K and the elementary fun run GMS was able to raise just under $2,800.”
Thank you to the following sponsors for their support of the event: McGuire Farm & Excavating, Rice Transport Inc, J&H Trucking LLC, First Central National Bank of St. Paris, Pete’s Pit Stop, and St. Paris Furniture.
(Graham Falcon 5K photos provided by Nathan Parke)
Final Report Cards and Ohio State Test scores will be available for pickup next week, Monday-Thursday, from 8am-2pm at Graham Middle School. We will also have any awards missed at the end of the year, grade 7 immunization reminders, and supply lists for the 24-25 school year.
Congratulations to these grade 6 and 7 students who had the opportunity to represent GMS at the Ohio Middle Level Association's "Thankful for You" Student Leadership Conference held at Wright State. Mallorie Erter, Travis Kellenberger, Reese Maurice, and Daniel Spence were nominated by their teachers to attend. While there they attended multiple sessions to build their leadership skills and had a tour of campus.
Tomorrow is the day! Registration opens at 8:00am. Start/Finish is located at GYAA ballpark. The elementary fun run begins at 8:45. The 5K begins at 9:00. Thank you to all our event sponsors!!!
Today these 8th graders took the big stage to present their TED style topics. This is a culminating experience for the entire grade as they all present in class and a select group then make it to the big stage in front of all their peers!
Check out these MONSTERS!!! 8th graders in Art collaborated with 1st graders on the project. 1st graders drew their monsters, and 8th graders built them out of clay! Photos share them bringing their final product over for kids to take home.
Grade 8 science rocket launching day!!! Which variable will matter? Shape of fins, angles of fins, amount of fuel, nose cones, and more... Students also had to usitlize the design process, colaborate in groups, and budget their build.
GMS wants to wish Lydia Dibert the best of luck as she heads to Orlando this week for the National Finals of the National History Bee. In this photo she is being presented with a $600 scholarship from the GLS OAPSE Union to assist with trip expenses!
The GMS Falcon 5k and Elementary Fun Run is coming up! Saturday, 5/25, come out and enjoy a walk or run while supporting GMS student organizations and our PBIS initiatives. The check-in/registration table opens at 8:00am. Fun run begins at 8:45am and the 5k starts at 9:00am. We have a limited amount of shirts available for those registering the day of the event. Start/Finish location is GYAA Ballpark.
Kona Ice is back at GMS tomorrow!
GMS students Connor Jackson and Eli Woodward-Roeth competed in the Regional Special Olympics Powerlifting Meet in Cincinnati. They both qualified to go to the Special Olympics Summer Games at The Ohio State University in bench press and dead lift!
On Friday, GMS grade 8 students participated in the Real Money, Real World simulation. The main goal is providing experiences in financial literacy and as we call it "adulting." There were various other stations as well that provided valuable experiences and fun. Thanks to Grow Next Gen, Becks Hybrids, and the 4H extension office for their partnerships in the project. Shout-out to our 8th grade teachers, HS and college student volunteers as well for making today happen!
The GMS Power of the Pen team is at Ashland University for the State Competition!
Thanks to the St. Paris Library and Miss Lisa, our GMS students had the opportunity to take home FREE books to read this summer! Over 300 books were taken home today!
Congratulations to our April/May PBIS HERO of the Month Winners:
6th Grade: Morgan Vulgamore & Samarah Heatherly
7th Grade: Audrey Krieger & Loralie Fenstermacher
8th Grade: Morgan Spitler & Gabe Woomer
Staff Member: Mrs. Pence
