GMS Students Participated in Honors Choir
Congratulations and well done to our Choir members Mackenzie Crooks, Adelyn Guidera, Rayne Jackson, Ayla Lensman, Lily Parke, Alice Rogers, Juliette Warden, and Juliana Williams who represented GMS at the District 11 Honor Choir Concert Sunday, January 12th. The group had abbreviated rehearsals due to the weather. Our students and their fellow performers did a great job!
Kona Ice will be back this Friday, January 17th. Students recognized at our assembly today as a HERO of the Month Nominee will receive one for free!
Graham Local Schools - 2 hour delay 1/15/2025
GMS held their annual Spelling Bee today. 8th grader Samuel Body emerged as our champion. 8th grader Jonah Rutherford came in 2nd. Thanks to all our participants, our amazing staff judges, and our spectacular student crowd for a positive event.
GMS Newsletter - 1/13/25 - District Honors Choir, DC Mtg Tomorrow, Clark State Scholars Applications Due Friday, Kona Ice Back at GMS Friday, Library Calendars, and more... https://secure.smore.com/n/b835v
👀 Reminder
Clark State Scholars applications are due by the end of the day next Friday, January 17th. This includes having the letters of recommendation completed. Students can also refer to the information Mrs. Smith shared via google classroom and discuss any questions with her.
Clark State Scholars Applications are OPEN for Grade 8 Students
Mrs. Smith has shared information with 8th grade students about this amazing opportunity to secure future stability.
Clark State Scholarship opportunity for current 8th graders!
-FREE Tuition for up to 3 years if selected
-Eligible applicants include anyone who qualifies for free or reduced lunch, neither parent has a college degree associates or higher
-MUST have at least a 2.75 GPA
Applications and reference letters are due January 17, 2025 to Mrs. Smith
Please feel free to contact Mrs. Smith with any questions about this opportunity. SmithMe@grahamlocalschools.org
https://www.clarkstate.edu/.../clark-state-scholars-program/
Reminder to parents, there is no school Friday, January 10, 2025 due to staff In-Service day.
Boys GMS vs Urbana Basketball originally scheduled for today has been rescheduled to tomorrow, January 7th.
Due to a late change in volunteer availability, the GMS Recycling Center will only be staffed from 10am-11am today. We will leave it unlocked for those coming later, however we cannot assist and are trusting that only the correct items make it inside the bin (only #1 or #2 plastic, no bags, glass, metal cans, cardboard). Thank you for understanding.
DC Trip Fall 2025 Informational Meeting
There will be an informational meeting Tuesday, January 14th at 7:00pm to discuss planning for the 8th grade trip in the fall of 2025.
At the meeting you will hear from a representative from K&K Tours and be able to also ask questions or check current fundraising account status.
👀 Reminder
Clark State Scholars Applications are OPEN for Grade 8 Students
Mrs. Smith has shared information with 8th grade students about this amazing opportunity to secure future stability.
Clark State Scholarship opportunity for current 8th graders!
-FREE Tuition for up to 3 years if selected
-Eligible applicants include anyone who qualifies for free or reduced lunch, neither parent has a college degree associates or higher
-MUST have at least a 2.75 GPA
Applications and reference letters are due January 17, 2025 to Mrs. Smith
Please feel free to contact Mrs. Smith with any questions about this opportunity. SmithMe@grahamlocalschools.org
937-663-5339 x 3330
Over the holiday break, thanks to high school student volunteers, the Recycling Center at Graham Middle School will be open today and Saturday, January 4th from 10am to Noon. We always plan to be open the first and third Saturdays of the month.
Reminder - we can only accept #1/#2 plastic (no other plastic), glass, aluminum, steel cans, and cardboard.
Thank you.
Very successful 1st annual NJHS Door Decorating Contest for a Cause! Designs by intervention groups and they raised $220 to team up with our Student Council Angel Tree giving project. Congratulations to the winners, Mrs. Rice and Mrs. Herrera who earned the trophy!
Congratulations to our November/December HERO of the Month Winners:
6th Grade - Lucy Rodgers and Hannah Smith
7th Grade - Chase Gibbs and Tayte Stratton
8th Grade - Aden Snyder and Brookes Platfoot
Staff Member - Mr. Bowsher
National Junior Honor Society Induction Held 12/10
Congratulations to the 2024-2025 Graham Middle School National Junior Honor Society inductees!
New members: Brynne Edwards, Mallorie Erter, Elizabeth Friis, Noah George, Adelyn Guidera, Jenna Johnston, Lily Parke, Fynn Putnam, Alice Rogers, and Morgan Vulgamore.
These students were selected based on their applications and faculty input in the areas of demonstrated scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship.
These new members will join our returning members: Alexia Martinez, Avah McLean, Kendall Nichols, Daniel Spence, Reagan Stillings, Isabel Tucker, Ava Tudor, Julia Wagner, and Jayna Weinert
Thank you also to our NJHS Advisers Mrs. Obaugh and Mrs. Wilson for the opportunity they provide these students.
Kona Ice is back at GMS on Friday, 12/13. Student HERO of the Month nominees who were recognized at the assembly Wednesday will receive one for FREE!!!
GMS Newsletter 12/11/24 - HERO of the Month Winners, Kona Ice Friday, NJHS Induction, Interims Home Tomorrow, DC Trip 2025 Info Mtg, and more... https://secure.smore.com/n/zqey6
👀 Reminder
