Welcome back! We're so excited to see everyone for a fantastic first day and 19-20 school year!
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 Kentucky School Counselor Association (KSCA) Conference this fall in Lexington. The annual event gives 8th graders an inside track on future careers and reaching their goals through planning, preparation and focus in both coursework and activities. More at http://bit.ly/2XQZUN1
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 Kentucky School Counselor Association (KSCA) Conference this fall in Lexington.
The annual event gives 8th graders an inside track on future careers and reaching their goals through planning, preparation and focus in both coursework and activities. More at http://bit.ly/2XQZUN1
UPDATE/GCMS Sixth Sense! Registration will be held Monday - Tuesday, July 22 - 23 during normal school hours for those who have not already registered for this terrific introductory program for 6th graders. Sixth Sense dates are Weds. - Thurs., July 24 - 25, 8 am - 3 pm. Doors open at 7 am.
Catch up on all the Back to School events as we count down to August 7, the first day of a fantastic 2019-20! http://bit.ly/30q4X8Z
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 Language Arts competition and Jake placed 14th in the Handmade Jewelry competition!
Tue., July 30 - Back to School Night at GCMS
6th Grade - 5 - 6 pm and 7th/8th Grade - 6 - 7 pm
July 24-25 GCMS Sixth Sense - 8 am - 3 pm. Doors open at 7 am. Sixth Sense is an amazing program to help our 6th graders get acclimated to GCMS! Our 6th grade teachers and other staff will lead a variety of activities to make sure that our new students are ready to go for Day One at GCMS!
Tue., July 16 - New Student Registration (not returning GC students), 10 am - 2 pm.
Very impressive performance of our spring musical, Kamp Kaos, today at GCMS! #MyGCS #LevelUpGCMS
GCMS Cougar Zone students installed a Clean Up Station for Logsdon Valley Park! Proud of these young people!
Very proud of these GCMS students who helped at the community clean-up at Beville Park on Saturday! #MyGCS #LevelUpGCMS
Several GCMS students were Cougar Excellence nominees for the month of March! Great job! #MyGCS #LevelUpGCMS
GCMS students excelled at the WKU History Competition today, with 20 students being recognized, including 1st place Bahaa El Masri, 2nd place Kaylor Decker, and 9 students taking silver! Wow!
At yesterday's morning assembly, Superintendent Doug Robinson shared a powerful message of giving back to our community! Thank you for your words of wisdom and tremendous leadership!
GCMS FPS Team is 10th in the State! Up on the big screen at the Galt House in Louisville! Very proud! #LevelUpGCMS #MyGCS
Very proud of our GCMS Jr. HOSA, who brought home first place at State! Branson Evans - Medical Terminology; Amyrra Cummings - Prepared Speaking; Nikki Roof and Kaitlyn Newton - Health Ed.
Check out the latest edition of Cougar Connections, our Parent Newsletter! http://5il.co/2whs
#MyGCS #LevelUpGCMS
Tomorrow is the last day to place yearbook orders! Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com and enter the order number 13799.
Great job, GCMS Archers over the weekend! Sensational scores from Jaxson Escue, Lincoln Parks, Riley Shartzer, Landen Sosh, and Kyra Grant!
Friendly reminder about today's Student Showcase from 4-6 PM at GCMS!
GCMS Parents: Please come out to our GCMS Student Showcase on Tuesday from 4-6 PM!
GCMS Archery top scorers from Muhlenberg meet: Richy Courtney, Lincoln Park, Landen Sosh, and Lee Davis! #MyGCS #LevelUpGCMS
GCMS Beta Club was very successful at last week's Convention in Lexington! 6th place in the "Spotlight Your Club" competition. Peyton Ashley and Eli Kennedy advanced to Nationals!
Everyone come on out to Butler Co. tonight to cheer on the 7th Grade Cougars vs. Hancock Co. for the GRVC Championship! Action starts at 5:30!
Congrats to the GCMS Academic Team! At Regional Governor's Cup, FPS was 2nd, Eli Powell was 3rd in Social Studies, and Macey Carby was 4th in Written Composition! On to State!
GCMS shows our support for the Marshall County community! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
GCMS 7th grade basketball victorious over Butler Co! Moving on in GRVC tourney vs. Ohio Co. Monday night at 6:45 at Butler Co.
Congrats to the GCMS Archery Team! At Warren East and Butler Co, GC Archery placed 2nd out of many teams! GCMS students Jaxson Escue, Riley Shartzer, and Landen Sosh all placed in Top 10 for MS! Great job, students!
GCMS welcomed Mr. Trevor Ray from Midway Pharmacy who explained to our students how core values can impact their future. #LevelUpGCMS #MyGCS
Congrats to GCMS Academic Team! Runner-Up at District Gov. Cup! 1 point shy of quick recall championship! FPS winners! Lots of individual medals!
GCMS Beta Club recently presented Norton Children's Hospital with $2,456 in its Piggies for Preemies Drive! Wow!
Very proud of these GCMS students for representing us well at this week's All-District Orchestra! #LevelUpGCMS #MyGCS
How bout those 7th grade Cougars taking the Championship of the Butler Co. Tourney? Very proud of you! #MyGCS #LevelUpGCMS
Check out this article in the News-Gazette highlighting a recent Cougar Zone project! #MyGCS #LevelUpGCMS
https://goo.gl/r756RF
GCMS unified behind a great message! Believe There is Good in the World! Be the Good! #MyGCS #LevelUpGCMS
Cougar Choice Awards Night was a fantastic way to recognize many GCMS students who excel in a variety of ways!
Joel Bernard, from Mid-Park, shared a very positive message of determination with our students today! #MyGCS #LevelUpGCMS
Several GCMS students were Cougar Excellence nominees for the month of October! Great job! #MyGCS #LevelUpGCMS
Students loved the music of Realizing Anything's Possible (RAP). Keep trying for your dreams!
Students without office referrals were treated to a concert with Ike and Cutright! Never quit trying!!
These students were nominated by their teachers for Cougar Excellence in August!
Good luck to the GCMS Lady Cougar basketball teams in their opener against Stuart Pepper tonight at 5:00 in Cougar Gym!!
GCMS had a great and loud pep rally today for 8th grade night and the last home football game against Ohio Co. Go Cougars!
Grayson County Middle School is off to a great start using our core values: caring, determination, honesty, respect, and responsibility!!
Grayson County Middle School welcomes Mr. Michael "Dave" Morgan as Assistant Principal. Mr. Morgan has been serving at GCHS as Co-Chair of the Science Dept., and as coach for Archery/Football.
Grayson County Middle School will be conducting new student registration for students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades who are new to the district on Wednesday, July 12th from 9-2:00. Please bring birth certificate, social security number, 6th grade physical and immunization certificate, and proof of guardianship, if applicable. If you have questions, please call the GCMS Counselors at 270-259-4175.
The GCMS SBDM Council wants your feedback as they prepare to select a new principal. Please share your voice in this important decision by completing a very brief survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HDPTTWT. Responses are requested no later than Wednesday, June 21.
Summer Cougar Zone is June 5-8 and June 12-15. Sixth Sense for incoming 6th graders is July 17-19. Call 270-259-4175 for more info.
PBIS: These students were nominated by their teachers in May for meeting expectations!
We want your feedback! Take the GCMS Title I Parent Involvement Survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LBQ57CJ
PBIS-These students were recognized for meeting expectations in March and April! Great job!
The GCMS cafe workers were rewarded with milkshakes! Thanks and great job!
GCMS council parent reps for 2017-18 will be Jackie Stanton and Kari Ray. No election is needed since there were just 2 nominees. Thanks!
GCMS Beta Club was the number 1 school in this year's Piggies for Preemies fundraiser for Kosair Children's Hospital!
SOFTBALL - 1st Annual Beta Club Softball Invitational - April 29, 2017
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) at GCMS!
C.A.S.T. For Kids - Saturday June 24, 2017 8:30-12:00 @ Leitchfield City Park. A special day for special children Ages: 5-18
GCMS Cheer tryouts will be Apr. 24 & 25. Practices will be Apr. 13 & 20. Current sports physical and parent consent form are required.
GCMS Boys Basketball tryouts are April 18, 19, and 21 from 3:15-4:45. Current sports physical and parent consent form are required.
GCMS Girls Basketball tryouts are April 11 and 12 from 3:00-5:00. Current sports physical and parent consent form are required.
Today we finished our season on a high note. 3217 final score at KY NASP STATE. #wearegc School Best at State
Grayson County Schools will be on Spring Break from April 3-7. Have a great break, everyone!
Due to the threatening weather, all after school activities at GCMS are cancelled for today, Thursday, March 30.
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS): Band students are rewarded for fundraising.
Congratulations to the GCMS Chorus for receiving 2 distinguished and 1 proficient rating at today's KMEA concert festival!
PBIS - These students met the expectations in February and were recognized by their teachers!
Congrats to the 24 GCMS students who placed in the WKU History Contest! Bailey Richardson got 1st place and Chloe Cox was 2nd!
GCMS volleyball teams are 7th and 8th grade conference champions!
Congrats to GCMS Beta for raising over $2700 for Norton's Children's Hospital in this year's Piggies for Preemies program.
Congratulations to the GCMS band and orchestra programs for scoring all distinguished ratings at KMEA concert festival today!
Good luck to our GCMS 8th grade volleyball team in the conference tournament tonight at Hancock County!
Good luck to the GCMS band and orchestra at KMEA concert festival today!
As Part of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Ms. Johnston's students met expectations and earned Cougar Bucks!
Good luck to the GCMS 7th grade Volleyball Lady Cougars in the GRVC Conference tournament at Hancock County tonight.
First games were L's but had several kids really show the work we have been putting in at the plate. Our mission is to grow, inprove, and excell. 0-2
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS): Students follow the GCMS Expectations and earn Cougar Bucks to purchase bookstore items and attend special events.
These GCMS students were rewarded with a battle ball game for raising money for the American Heart Association! The students raised over $10,000!!
Thursday night's home volleyball game against Breckinridge Co. is rescheduled for this Wednesday March 8 at 5:00. It is also Team Pierce Night!
Thursday night's home volleyball game (scheduled for 3/09/17) has been postponed. A rescheduled date will be announced asap.
Congratulations to the GCHS Lady Cougars on winning the 3rd Region basketball title! Good luck at State!
College Fridays at GCMS during March! Students and staff are wearing their college gear to support their favorite colleges every Friday!
Last day to order a GCMS yearbook is Tues, Feb. 28. Order at www.YearbookOrderCenter.com using order number 13799.
GCMS Beta State Level Winners: AJ Scanlon (1st technology), Sarah Kiper (2nd jewelry), Amanda Fulp (2nd science). Congratulations!!
Top scores for Riley Shartzer, Jaxson Escue, Garrett Priddy, Austin Puckett, Braelyn Hayes and Lee Davis today. The future is bright (or yellow) for GC Archery with these great kids.
Top scores today from Riley Shartzer, Jaxson Escue, Garret Priddy, Austin Puckett, Braelyn Hayes, and Lee Davis today. The future is bright for GC Archery (we like the color yellow)!
What is PBIS? Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports is a proactive way to teach, practice and reward the GCMS expectations. These students were nominated by their teachers in January! Brag on them!!
Middle school baseball practice starts Monday February 13, 2017 from 3-5 behind middle school.
‪We shoot at 11:45 and 1:15 cst Saturday at Muhlenberg Co. High School West. ‬
‪We shoot at 11:45 and 1:15 cst Saturday at Muhlenberg Co. High School West. ‬
Congratulations to 8th grader, Eli Helm, on winning 2nd place in social studies at Regional Governor's Cup and advancing to state!
Congratulations to the GCMS Future Problem Solving team for winning 1st place in Regional Governor's Cup and advancing to State!
Parent/Teacher conferences at GCMS are scheduled for Tuesday evening (Feb. 7) from 4:00 until 6:00 pm. All GCMS parents are welcome!
Practice Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. Compete Saturday at Muhlenberg East at 11:45 & 1:15. #regiontime
Practice Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. Compete Saturday at Muhlenberg East at 11:45 & 1:15. #regiontime
Bump, Set, Spike! GCMS volleyball hosts Hart County at GCMS tonight (Jan. 31) at 5:00. Go Cougars!
Good luck to our GCMS boys basketball teams in the GRVC Tournament at Edmonson County on Saturday, Jan. 28. Go Cougars!
Gcarchery.theapparelandawardsfactory.com Order by February 3.
Gcarchery.theapparelandawardsfactory.com Order by February 3.
Good luck to GCMS volleyball against Bluegrass Middle School this evening, Jan. 26 at 5:00 at GCMS. Go Lady Cougars!
Congrats to the GCMS academic team for winning District Governor's Cup! GCMS was 1st in quick recall, 1st in FPS, had 14 individual placements including 3 first place individuals, and 1st overall!
Congratulations to the GCMS band on having 25 students to qualify for 2017 all district band!
Congrats Sierra Gray on being top middle school girl archer and ranked second overall.
Congrats to Sierra Gray on being the top ms girl at yesterday's competition.
GCMS SIERRA GRAY shoots a 283 with 17 tens. Several other archers stand out by shooting well and continue to build the program.
GCMS Sierra Gray shoots a 283 with 17 tens. Along with several shooters that continue to build the program.
Good luck to the GCMS academic team in District Governor's Cup competition on Saturday, January 21 at GCMS!
January 19, 2017: Good luck to our GCMS boy's basketball teams as they travel to Ohio County tonight. Go Cougars!!
January 16 is MLK Day. We will be back in school on Tuesday, January 17.
Archery practice will be Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday this week. Bus will leave at 7:45 on Saturday for Edmonson Co tournament.
Archery practice will be Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday this week. Bus will leave at 7:45 on Saturday for Edmonson Co tournament.
GCMS ARCHERY shows up at JHHS shoot with several great scores. We continue to Grow, Improve, and excel. Results at http://nasptournaments.org/TournamentDetail.aspx?tid=1854
There will be no school on Monday January 16, 2017 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday. Everyone have a safe and great weekend!
Good luck to our 7th and 8th grade GCMS boy's basketball teams tonight. They host Muhlenberg South starting at 5:30. Go Cougars!!
GCMS will host Major Robert Carter of the Madisonville Police Department and KY Center for School Safety for a special public presentation Wednesday, Jan. 11, 5 pm.
It's a don't miss session as Major Carter will be at the school earlier in the day to speak with each grade level about bullying and digital citizenship. Be in the know, along with your children.
Major Carter with KY Safe Schools will be at GCMS 1-11-17 @ 5:00 pm speaking about digital citizenship and bullying. Everyone is welcome to attend!
Parent Involvement Committee Meeting tomorrow at 3:30 in the conference room.
No archery practice today. Remaining schedule:1/14 @ John Hardin; 1/21 @Edmonson; 1/28 @Meade; 2/11 NASP REGION @ Muhlenberg. KHSAA REGION TBA.
No archery practice today. Remaining schedule:1/14 @ John Hardin; 1/21 @Edmonson; 1/28 @Meade; 2/11 NASP REGION @ Muhlenberg. KHSAA REGION TBA.
Tonight's GCMS boys basketball game against Edmonson Co. has been cancelled (Thursday, Jan. 5).
What are your top 3 tips for a positive New Year?
Merry Christmas from GCMS to all of our students, staff, and families!
Thank you to the GCHS Chorus, directed by Teresa Jarboe and Selena Walker, for a great Christmas concert performance at GCMS!
The 2016 winners of the "ugly" sweater contest. Love our students' creativity!
These elves were caught being good by their teachers! Congratulations to these students for meeting and exceeding the GCMS expectations in November and December. Their teachers nominated them and entered them for a drawing. Great job!
Best Delegation @ KYA, Bailey Richardson Governor, Chloe Cox leadership team, CJ Johnston, Ellie Evans, Ella Robinson speaking awards, Caden Woodcock & Nate Pennington parliamentarians, 2 bills pass!
The GCMS Drama Club presented the Christmas play, "Santa Lives" for our school today and did an outstanding job! The show will be performed for the public tonight (Dec. 13) at 5:30 at GCMS.
Mr. Decker's Team 4 students used Chrome Books individually to work on the same project at the same time. They learned about Chinese history and honed their presentation skills. Good job students!
GCMS Team 7 student, Kelsey Sneed, created the world's largest snowflake! Great job Kelsey!
GC archery has a great start with 3103 team score. Top shooters Tyler Woosley 277 and Kaylee Embry 275. Results @ http://nasptournaments.org/TournamentDetail.aspx?tid=1577
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4Bdh_BEgiU&feature=youtu.be
Check out the Friday announcements by clicking on the link.
Mrs. McDonald's class had a great time in the Kentucky Science Mobile!
GCMS students are enjoying having the Kentucky Science Mobile here this week!
The first Cougar Choice Awards were given out last night to some very deserving students. Thanks to Shane Decker for starting this tradition.
Congratulations to our GCMS academic team for winning 2nd place overall at this year's 6th grade showcase! 12 GCMS students placed in written assessments!
Congratulations to our GCMS cheerleaders on winning Grand Champion at the Winter Classic in Louisville this weekend!
Great job on the Christmas Concert, GCMS Band!
Good luck to all of our GCMS students competing and performing this weekend, including GCMS girls basketball, band, academic team, and cheerleaders.
GCMS boys basketball hosts Muhlenberg North at 5:30 this evening (Dec. 1). Go Cougars!
Check out Mr. Blain's newest edition of Cougar notes.
http://jimblain.blogspot.com/
Check out our school webpage to find an updated school calendar.
http://www.graysoncountyschools.com/gcms.aspx
There will be no archery practice on Thursday, December 1. See coach DeVore for more information.
Recent sunrise at GCMS
Good luck to our GCMS basketball teams tonight (Nov. 28). Our boys host Breck County, and our girls visit Owensboro Catholic. Go Cougars!
I would like to wish all of our GCMS students, staff, and families a very Happy Thanksgiving! There will be no school on November 23, 24, or 25.
Congratulations to GCMS students, Aislynn Williams, Levi Martin, Ella Robinson, Courtney Higdon, and Makala Shuman on making KMEA Jr. High All-State Chorus!
Congratulations to the GCMS 8th grade boys basketball team on their 41-16 win over Hancock Co.! Go Cougars!
Our Region Champions, the GCMS Cheerleaders, keep the crowd spirit and Cougar Pride alive! Great job ladies!
The GCMS Band is performing tonight at the game. They sound awesome and make the game more fun! Great job!
It's a great night at GCMS Gym! The 7th grade boys beat Hancock Co. 28-27 in a last second thriller! Great win!
There will be no school in Grayson County on November 23, 24, or 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We wish everyone a happy holiday!
GCMS Basketball: Our GCMS boys host Hancock County tonight (Monday) at 5:30, and our GCMS girls host Edmonson County Tuesday night at 5:30. Go Cougars!
Two big conference wins for GCMS lady Cougars on 8th grade night. And the band sounded fantastic!
Congratulations to these students who were nominated by their teachers for excelling at the GCMS Expectations in October!! We are proud of you!
Our Balfour rep is scheduled to deliver school rings to GCMS on Wednesday, Nov. 16 during lunch. Students will need to pay their balance to pick up rings.
Cougar Basketball: The boys are at home tonight playing McClean Co. and the girls are traveling to St Romuald. Good Luck to both teams.
Good luck to our GCMS basketball teams tonight, Monday, Nov. 14. Our boys host McLean County at 6:00, and our girls travel to St. Romuald at 5:30.
We had more than 40 veterans attend our assembly this morning. Thanks for your service to our country today and every day.
Go to the news link to check out our video announcements from the IT club!
Two more wins for GCMS Boys Basketball teams! 7th and 8th grade teams defeated Cloverport at the Cougar gym this evening.
Good luck to the Cougar boys as they host Cloverport tonight at 5:30 at the GCMS gym and good luck to the Lady Cougars as they travel to Edmonson County Middle tonight at 5:30.
Go Cougars!!
We are excited to welcome Veterans to our school tomorrow morning for our special assembly starting at 7:30 am.
GCMS Cheerleaers are 3rd Region Champs! Good luck at state Cheergals.
Congratulations to Stephanie Miller! GCMS Cougars Stephanie Miller and Zach Blanton competed in the spelling bee and Stephanie won and is going on to compete at the state level.
American Choral Directors Jr. High All-State performed in Bowling Green last weekend. Members included Masen Hughes, Jaydne Forsyth, Ella Robinson, Fallon Kassinger, Margalo Stanton, Levi Martin, Rebecca VanMetre, Gabrielle Nunnaly, Jessica Manion, and Caitlyn Woosley. Congrats to all on earning this honor.
8th Grade Boys Basketball Home Opening tonight at 5:30
Mix it up at GCMS and stay drug free! Red Ribbon Week Activities continue tomorrow.
Baseball is underway. This week we will have workouts Monday and Friday at GCHS. NO practice Wednesday.
Open Gym will be Sunday Oct. 23 from 4:00-6:00
Archery begins today for the middle school and high school with practice at the middle school cafeteria from 3-5.
Come cheer on our Lady Cougars vs Saint Romuald Monday, 10/17, 5:30 pm in the Cougar gym.