PERSONALLY
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NEWS
Teaching Careers with Grayson County Schools
Ready for a change? Re-entering the workforce? Veteran? Have you thought about a teaching career, but don't see how to pursue that passion without an education...
Jr Pro Basketball Sign-ups in September
Jr. Pro Basketball, open to all students in grades 1 – 8, will hold sign-ups on Sundays in September – the 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th, from 1 – 3 pm at the GCMS cafeteria....
GCMS Student Handbook 2019
Click here for the GCMS Student Handbook 2019.
GCMS Transition Day Earns State Spotlight
The success of GCMS 8th Grade Transition Day has put the school and Curriculum Coordinator Tracie Johnston in the state spotlight. Johnston has been invited to speak at the...
Beta Successes at Nationals
Congratulations to GCMS Beta Club members Hollie Hagan and Jake Pohlman! Both competed at Beta Nationals in Oklahoma City where Hollie placed 12th in the nation in the...
Are You Ready to DIG DEEPER in 2019-20?
Tuesday, July 16 - New Student Registration (not returning GC students), 10 am - 2 pm Wednesday - Thursday, July 24 - 25 - GCMS Sixth Sense, 8 am - 3 pm. Doors open at 7am...
PROFILE OF A GRAYSON COUNTY SCHOOLS GRADUATE
- High self-standards and motivation; acts with integrity
- Models a positive attitude, diligent work ethic
- Strives for excellence and continual improvement
- Actively engages in community and civic life
EFFECTIVE
COMMUNICATORS
COMMUNICATORS
- Listens actively
- Speaks purposefully to inform and influence; writes clearly
- Engages in technologies and social media while maintaining a responsible digital footprint
- Positively deals with praise and criticism
SOLUTION
SEEKERS
SEEKERS
- Asks questions, willing to listen open-mindedly to understand different points of view
- Creatively uses information and resources
- Seeks and applies innovative strategies
- Adaptable approach to challenges and opportunities
TEAM
PLAYERS
PLAYERS
- Works cooperatively with others to accomplish a common goal
- Open-minded to diverse ideas
- Flexible to change; prioritizes group needs over self when appropriate
- Resolves conflict peacefully and productively
ENTERPRISING
INNOVATORS
INNOVATORS
- Sets short-term goals to achieve long-term outcomes
- Initiates learning, growth and selfimprovement
- Growth mindset; willing to take risks and learn from mistakes
- Persists to accomplish difficult tasks, overcome barriers; seeks help when needed
Upcoming Events
LIVE FEED
Mrs. Poindexter's students had fun with a “book tasting” in her Library Media Education class today! They got to sample various fic ...
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Tracie Johnston
about 17 hours ago
Team 9 students were writing in cuneiform, finishing up their writing piece, finding the greatest common factor & learning to ident ...
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Tracie Johnston
about 22 hours ago
Building in rewards for students is so important. Mrs. Franich's class agrees! #digdeepergcms
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Tracie Johnston
about 22 hours ago
Mrs. Tucker's class is digging deeper this morning! They didn't just have to escape from one room, but they were challenged with a ...
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Tracie Johnston
about 23 hours ago
GCMS is proud of our singers who were chosen to participate in the District Honors Choir! #DigDeeperGCMS
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Gary Parker
1 day ago
GCMS had a very productive faculty meeting yesterday! #Digging deeper into the rigor divide & learning from each other is a great ...
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Tracie Johnston
2 days ago