Mrs. Armstrong's class is reviewing slope with a scavenger hunt this morning! #digdeepergcms
These outstanding students were awarded Cougar Excellence nominations for the month of October! @gcboe #DigDeeperGCMS
Here's a sweet message from students in ASL class with Ms. Mullins! #digdeepergcms
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KHrVz80WxSAMsnO_Ha_WbHjb-Bi1l0gS/view?usp=sharing
Check out what's happening at GCMS! #digdeepergcms
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jKhasxVjvBPb5kRIrJFDuaXZOIr2u9Lp/view?usp=sharing
Mrs. Geary's 3rd period health class shared their projects about healthy ways to cope with stress today. #digdeepergcms
Grayson County Schools are running on regular time today.
GCMS Boys and Girls basketball games are cancelled for tonight.
Liam Stewart & Kaitlyn Gilbert did an incredible job this morning playing Taps for our Veteran's Day program. GCMS students presented their family member with a certificate & a hug to thank them for their service.
#digdeepergcms
GCMS had a wonderful program this morning with special guest speaker, Donna Priest. We thank all veterans for their service. #digdeepergcms
Another beautiful job by the GCMS Choir this morning as they performed for our Veteran's Day program. Have a listen! #digdeepergcms
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16sSyrYkqQl_M-CUq1nnZTggwX8jiltQr/view?usp=sharing
Busy week for this young lady! Annslee Shartzer, our KYA Governor candidate, is leading the charge for the GCMS Food Drive, speaking in front of our 1000 students and stealing the show at our local radio station! Impressive young talent! @KYYMCA @gcboe @K105radio #DigDeeperGCMS
At GCMS, students know exactly where they are on STAR testing! Look out December test, here we come! We're digging deeper! #DigDeeperGCMS @gcboe
The winners in the Olympic Winter Coat Design.challenge in Mrs.Tucker's 6th period science class were 1st place Connor Lee & Makaya Barnes, 2nd place Austin Shake & Kelly Poteet & 3rd place Ethan Mudd & Kayley Hockenbury..Congratulations students! #digdeepergcms
The winners in the Olympic Winter Coat Design.challenge in Mrs.Tucker's 5th period science class were 1st place Lileigh Beth Baker & Whaylon Swink, 2nd place Madison Bratcher & Cyrus Marmon & 3rd place Gracie Escue & Abbi Poole. Congratulations students! #digdeepergcms
The winners in the Olympic Winter Coat Design.challenge in Mrs.Tucker's 2nd period science class were 1st place Owen Meredith & Hunter Davis, 2nd place Garrett Portman & Delilah Elliott & 3rd place Shelby Meredith & Skylah Thornberry. Congratulations students! #digdeepergcms
The winners in the Olympic Winter Coat Design.challenge in Mrs.Tucker's 1st period science class were: 1st place Kyle Wilson & Nathan Carwile, 2nd place Wyatt Sweet & Garon Johnson & 3rd place Lily-Kate Hill & Brooklyn Cooper. Congratulations students! #digdeepergcms
Mrs. Tucker's Team 9 science students were challenged to design a winter coat to insulate athletes in cooler temperatures. They worked with a partner to create a coat without going over budget then tested it for performance. Winning designs received 3-D medals! #digdeepergcms
Mr. Blair recently spoke to Mrs. Armstrong's study skills class about what it was like to be stationed away from home. Students learned what information a Veteran would like to read when receiving letters by mail. #digdeepergcms
Faculty & staff are working hard this Election Day learning & planning for greater student success! #digdeepergcms
Congratulations to Gracie Portman! From all the Red Ribbon Week pledge certificates, hers was drawn this morning, giving all those on her team who signed the pledge a coupon for a DQ Blizzard! #DigDeeperGCMS
Being at school every day pays off at GCMS! These students got a free hour a Sky's the Limit trampoline park! @gcboe #DigDeeperGCMS
Knowledge is power. Get the facts about vaping this Thurs, Nov. 7, 5:30 – 7 pm at GCHS. Event is open to ALL. Hear from community law enforcement and healthcare experts on how e-cigarettes affect health, kids, and our community. Together we can make an impact! #WeAreGCconnectED
Check out the great things happening at GCMS by following this link: https://5il.co/b432 @gcboe #DigDeeperGCMS
Team 7 teachers had fun today dressing up as Scooby-Doo characters for Halloween! #digdeepergcms
Mrs. Poindexter & Ms. Horn planned a fun co-taught lesson for their students today including the Beanboozled Challenge! #digdeepergcms
Mrs. Milliner's 7th-grade math students liked their digital escape room today! #digdeepergcms
Students in Mrs. Thurman's 7th-grade ELA class enjoyed competing on their Kahoot quiz for Halloween candy! Check out how many points the top 3 winners had.
#digdeepergcms
Wilkey students & teachers visited GCMS today for a costume parade for our kiddos & trick-or-treating! #digdeepergcms
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ivdcCi3b2IRPHObHUxzQsyMW6uXAnZaX/view?usp=sharing
GCMS students were so creative in the Halloween costume contest this morning. Check out some of our winners! #digdeepergcms
GCMS students had fun in the Halloween costume contest this morning! Here are some of our winners! #digdeepergcms
Our teachers & students had a blast dressing up for Halloween today! We saw everything from Hocus Pocus, characters from The Office, Superheroes to students dressing like adults here! #digdeepergcms
Anyone need any insurance? We have Jake from State Farm, Mayhem from Allstate & Flo from Progressive at GCMS today! #digdeepergcms
Some of our staff dressed up as characters/skins from Fortnite & put together some of the dances/emotes from the game for our kids! Check it out! #digdeepergcms
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CBGDgUwKaVRLimSoif2PUDKK-kAh_HPq/view?usp=sharing
Ladies & Gentlemen, the Avengers are here to save the day in the front office at GCMS! #digdeepergcms
It’s time to to start planning for the 2020-21 School Year and we’d love to hear from you! Please give us your input into the upcoming School Calendar by taking this very brief survey bit.ly/CalendarSurvey20-21. Responses are requested by Nov. 13.
GCHS Freshmen and GCMS teachers alike were delighted to share an ice cream treat as a reward for our great K-PREP scores! We're proud of our students and teachers! @gcboe #DigDeeperGCMS
6th Grade Band Fall Concert a big success tonight! @gcboe #DigDeeperGCMS
Great job, 8th Grade Lady Cougars, with a big win over Breck Co. tonight! @gcboe #DigDeeperGCMS
Congrats to our Boys Basketball Cougars last night, with 2 big wins vs. Whitesville! @gcboe #DigDeeperGCMS
Top 10 finish in Bands of America Super Regional Class AA, competing with 84 bands from 10 states – talk about "Next Level!" Congratulations to the GCHS Marching Cougars in wrapping up an outstanding season with such an impressive finale. A tribute to leadership, teamwork, resilience and plain old hard work – qualities that will serve these students for life.
GCMS 7th/8th Grade Orchestra with another great performance this afternoon! @gcboe #DigDeeperGCMS
Students in Ms. Horn's 8th-grade ELA class received a card today with a passenger's name from the Titanic on it to research whether they were a survivor or not. "I'll never let go, Jack."~Rose #digdeepergcms
Students in Mr. Beeler's 6th-grade science classes are learning about cellular respiration today! #digdeepergcms
Students in Mrs. Lush's 8th-grade math class were learning about the Pythagorean Theorem today through direct instruction, videos & task cards oh my! #digdeepergcms
Mr. Alexander's 8th-grade science classes brought in everyday items from home & described them as teaching tools for comparative anatomy. This activity helped students apply the content to their everyday lives. #digdeepergcms
Mr. Morgan taught Ms. Horn's 3rd period 8th-grade ELA class today! Students enjoyed learning about point-of-view literally from a different POV! Yes, pun intended. #digdeepergcms
Check out how Mrs. Miller's 6th-grade math students remember mean, median, mode & range! #digdeepergcms
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eoSRGayc_MIhacom0IqwM-CDSDLALkti/view?usp=sharing
We had a good turn out for parent teacher conferences last night! Plus, dinner was on us with yummy pizza! If your child needs additional supports to be successful & would like to participate in one of our clubs, Cougar Zone is worth checking out! #digdeepergcms
Great job, GCMS Chorus, at last night's concert! #DigDeeperGCMS @gcboe
Thanks to all who came out to make our Parent-Teacher Conferences a success! #DigDeeperGCMS @gcboe
If you go down the music hall for 7th period FOCUS, you'll find some great learning! #DigDeeperGCMS
Mrs. Loughran's FOCUS class is learning how to identify the elements of graphic novels. Highly-engaged students! #DigDeeperGCMS
Team 8 bringing some outstanding teaching and learning this week! Proud of these efforts! #DigDeeperGCMS
GCMS is grateful for each family that came out to our parent-teacher conferences tonight! Our school's mission is to empower students to reach their full potential by achieving academic excellence & embracing our core values. #digdeepergcms
Parent-teacher conferences are underway at GCMS until 6:00 PM tonight. We would love to see you here! #digdeepergcms
Students got to play "The Choices Game" in Mrs. Bratcher & Mrs. Geary's health classes today. This activity helped students learn how making various choices such as graduating from high school, getting married & becoming a parent can affect their lives. #digdeepergcms
The GCHS marching band visited GCMS today! WOW! What a performance! #digdeepergcms
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gbQaRsAuZEaIgbHn4zGpKEVEWDp_uzu0/view?usp=sharing
Ms. Goff's 6th-grade social studies classes took a gallery walk of ancient Egypt today! Team 8 gifted & talented students helped create the lesson! #digdeepergcms
Mr. Lockett's 6th-grade social studies classes learned the hieroglyphic mode of writing practiced in ancient Egypt today! #digdeepergcms
Mrs. Miller's 6th-grade classes were learning to multiply fractions today! She incorporates lots of different body movements to help aid memory & keep her students engaged. She is also working on more flexible seating options for her kids. #digdeepergcms
Ms. Thurman's 7th-grade ELA classes explored pictures from each other to learn about inference today! #digdeepergcms
Jennifer Newton from Whoop-De-Do Design came to speak to our student body today about her life's journey. She advised students to have a back-up plan & to invest in an education & career to be able to work & live in an area to support their dreams. #digdeepergcms
These GCMS students were recognized for Cougar Excellence! Digging deeper to make our school and community a better place! Congratulations! #DigDeeperGCMS
ATTENTION PARENTS:
The CSIP Committee has added a meeting date of 12-03-19 at 3:15 PM in the conference room at GCMS. Remember, the 11-19-19 meeting date has been cancelled. If you have questions or would like to serve on this committee, feel free to contact GCMS at 270-259-4175. #digdeepergcms
Students in Mr. Lockett's 6th-grade social studies classes are learning about Egypt through a gallery walk today! #digdeepergcms
Ms. Horn's 8th-grade ELA students practiced identifying figurative language while learning about Vietnam with a gallery walk, Memorial Wall, & other activities, including reading a first-hand account in the form of a letter from a Vietnam Veteran. #digdeepergcms
Reteaching classroom & school-wide expectations after a break is best practice at GCMS! Mrs. Johnson did this for her students using a fun Kahoot game with prizes! #digdeepergcms
What do you do on the 1st day of a new grading period? Procedures, of course! Related Arts showed students their high expectations today during 7th period! #DigDeeperGCMS
GCMS was pleased to welcome former GC educator Joe Taylor, who discussed beekeeping with our 7th grade science classes today! #DigDeeperGCMS
Check out the latest happenings at GCMS by following this link to our Oct. edition of Cougar Connections! https://5il.co/ao47 #DigDeeperGCMS @gcboe
Very impressed with Mr. Frye's FOCUS Class on Thursday! Using Project-Based Learning, he asked students to create alternate energy sources for GCMS. High engagement and effective learning! #DigDeeperGCMS
Another completed puzzle with our number one puzzle worker, Julian Blakeman! #digdeepergcms
What a beautiful day for a walk-a-thon! Thank you to everyone in our community & all of our staff for helping our school with this fundraiser! #digdeepergcms
Engineering Design-Cardboard Chair Design:
Students learned to design a cardboard chair in their inquiry-based learning class with Ms. Fentress! They demonstrated the use of simple tools.& gained a better understanding of the importance of teamwork. digdeepergcms
Our leadership team & faculty are working hard to continually improve student opportunity & achievement at GCMS, including a meeting after school yesterday to discuss our elective classes! #digdeepergcms
8th-grade students in Ms.Thomas's social studies class learned about slave trade by participating in a slave ship simulation! Mr. Helm even joined in to help! They reflected by writing a letter to their family about their experience as a slave. #digdeepergcms
Congratulations to Zach Pierce for winning 2nd place in the falling for the arts contest at the Clarkson Honeyfest! #digdeepergcms
Students in Mr. Lockett's 6th-grade social studies class had fun working with their classmates to try to break out of their Mesopotamia escape room today! #digdeepergcms
Students in career choices with Mrs. Franich may have a future career in business marketing! Check out the bulletin board display they made to advertise their class! #digdeepergcms
Congratulations to our September attendance winners! #digdeepergcms
The top fundraisers in the school for our Walk-a-thon got to race against the faculty in a goofy goggle tricycle race this morning! Check out this video! #digdeepergcms
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ONDM7ooMpMHw3SnSv1gjDux-0lhdTCCS/view?usp=sharing
Mr. Frye's 6th-grade science classes are presenting their comic strips over the water cycle today! Check out these student work samples! #digdeepergcms
The top 10 raisers for the Walk-a-thon got to be in a chicken race with their teachers this morning! Check out this video! #digdeepergcms
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_Xmx4TrzkAchNE77ir6BOYqASA_LNX9r/view?usp=sharing
New teachers up & at it bright & early this morning learning how Cougar Zone can help our students & how to give effective feedback based on Hattie's research. #digdeepergcms
Mrs. Armstrong gave her team 1 math students a choice on how to make corrections on their math practice test. Thanks for trying a different way to review for your students! #digdeepergcms
Students that collected $75 by today for our Walk-a-thon got to play battleball this morning! #digdeepergcms
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14fXkRoAzRtq6QMqmyKjl4jRE2eD6cR1M/view?usp=sharing
ATTN GCMS FAMILY:
Here is Kentucky's new 5-star school rating system explained & the school report card link.
https://animoto.com/play/kipHOQkAq4Tn8afTDDCfpg
www.kyschoolreportcard.com
Softball camp signups through 10/1. Forms and details are available on the district website or Facebook page.
ATTENTION GCMS FAMILY! HERE IS OUR OCTOBER CALENDAR:
Congratulations to our Cross Country teams, who participated in the Hillbilly Run in Nelson Co. on Saturday. Girls placed 9th and Boys placed 7th. Top 2 GCMS girls finishers were Sydney Perkins and Lexie Logsdon. Top 2 boys were Houston Brooks and Paul Overton. #DigDeeperGCMS
The Grayson County Cougar Band, at Floyd Central H.S., won 1st place, Best Percussion, Best Color Guard, and overall 2nd! Way to go! #DigDeeperGCMS
We're going to miss this lady! Congratulations to Teresa Blain, on your retirement! She has done so much for our county's Gifted and Talented Program! Thank you for your dedication to our young people! Best wishes to you and your family! #DigDeeperGCMS
Our 8th graders got a great tour of MTD and Plastikon as part of our Manufacturing Week! Fantastic career opportunities abound right here in Grayson Co.! We appreciate the time and effort of all those at these plants! #DigDeeperGCMS
Today our GCMS students learned more about the dangers of substance abuse, misuse of prescription drugs, and the harmful effects of vaping. Thanks to Michele Vincent, Angela Gibson (TLRMC), Jenny Cummings & Rebekah Lee (GC Health Dept.)! #DigDeeper GCMS
GCMS was pleased to host Mr. Joel Bernard from Mid-Park, who spoke to our student body about opportunities in manufacturing. Excellent information for our students and their future! Happy to partner with our community during Manufacturing Week! #DigDeeperGCMS
ATTENTION PARENTS/GUARDIANS! Check out this info regarding Project Daris!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z33iARcZ4cfwO8JMM2V8br61wzrIqkvxEz-9UAhJVzQ/edit?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0llXVhGMnX6cF9LTGxHSXMwZEFUZ1pwdWZ5LUFrd0VJU3BZ/view?usp=sharing
Check out this blended learning model in Mrs. Miller's 6th grade math class today! #digdeepergcms
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0llXVhGMnX6M0UtRU51QnVsdzE2MVRITUpEWE12U2pjLUdR/view?usp=sharing
Thanks to local industry Leggett &Platt, Mid-Park, Plastikon, Bel Brands USA, Hamilton-Ryker
for sharing manufacturing careers – education and options – with GCMS 8th graders during Mfg. Week.
ATTENTION GCMS PARENTS!
The GCMS CSIP (Comprehensive School Improvement Plan) Committee has changed their November 19th meeting to October 15th. Contact Tracie Johnston, Curriculum Coordinator, with questions at 270-259-4175.
Ms. Fentress's class had fun with their fossil dig & literally put digging deeper into practice using analysis, inference & mental imaging! Way to go students! #digdeepergcms
Mrs. Smith & Ms. Houchin's team 9 co-taught ELA classes had fun learning about main idea with mystery bags today! #digdeepergcms
GCMS is proud to partner with our local community leaders to promote Manufacturing Week! Looking forward to visits to MTD and Plastikon on Thursday! Thanks to our speakers from Leggett & Platt, Mid-Park, Bel Brands, Plastikon, and Hamilton & Ryker! #DigDeeperGCMS
Check out Mr. Alexander’s K105 interview about his broadcasting class! #digdeepergcms
https://youtu.be/ShR61le07YI
Mrs. Carroll's 6th-grade social studies class enjoyed their ancient empire gallery walk outside! #digdeepergcms
It was a repeat for Team GCS in the 2nd annual Corporate Cup against some fierce (but very friendly) competition from Plastikon, ECTC and Farm & Home Realty and Auction. Great day of fun, fellowship and teamwork! Thanks to all team members and volunteers from every school! #WeAreGCconnecteD
Mrs. VanMetre's FOCUS class, Forensic Science, had a great time solving a case this week! So happy we've built in this opportunity for students! #DigDeeperGCMS
Congratulations to Kristy Hodges and the Meals on the Bus program, 2019 Chamber of Commerce Education Award winner. Thanks to Food Services staff, bus drivers, so many community volunteers and partners who have helped this program grow! #WeAreGCconnectED
How is a bulletin board like a billboard? Mrs. Franich's career choices class is exploring a variety of career opportunities, including advertising. To give students a better understanding, they designed their own "billboard" to advertise the class. #digdeepergcms
Students in team 3 got to hang out with a famous person today as Mrs. Poindexter & Ms. Horn co-taught in the library! Students chose biographies and rotated between tables, skimming, scanning, and writing brief summaries. #digdeepergcms
Mrs. Carla Butler's Team 2 math students are in equation boot camp this week working their way up the ranks! #digdeepergcms
2nd place in 1st period: Kayla Robey and Shay Wieland; 3rd place in 1st period: Wyatt Sweet and Jaylen Mudd; 2nd period winners: 1st place : Adam Bell and Hunter Lacefield; 2nd place: Emily Linton and Avery Davis; 3rd place: Kyleigh Daugherty and Garrett Portman; 5th period winners: 1st place: Katlyn Stevenson and Dillon Baker; 2nd place: Carson Meredith and Kalie Evans; 3rd place: Nolan Rister and Cyrus Marmon; 6th period winners: 1st place: Cesar Osorio and Connor Lee; 2nd place: Kyle Baker and Jack Webb; 3rd place: Zayne Spears and Ethan McKinney
2nd place in 1st period: Kayla Robey and Shay Wieland; 3rd place in 1st period: Wyatt Sweet and Jaylen Mudd; 2nd period winners: 1st place : Adam Bell and Hunter Lacefield; 2nd place: Emily Linton and Avery Davis; 3rd place: Kyleigh Daugherty and Garrett Portman; 5th period winners: 1st place: Katlyn Stevenson and Dillon Baker; 2nd place: Carson Meredith and Kalie Evans; 3rd place: Nolan Rister and Cyrus Marmon; 6th period winners: 1st place: Cesar Osorio and Connor Lee; 2nd place: Kyle Baker and Jack Webb; 3rd place: Zayne Spears and Ethan McKinney
2nd place in 1st period: Kayla Robey and Shay Wieland; 3rd place in 1st period: Wyatt Sweet and Jaylen Mudd; 2nd period winners: 1st place : Adam Bell and Hunter Lacefield; 2nd place: Emily Linton and Avery Davis; 3rd place: Kyleigh Daugherty and Garrett Portman; 5th period winners: 1st place: Katlyn Stevenson and Dillon Baker; 2nd place: Carson Meredith and Kalie Evans; 3rd place: Nolan Rister and Cyrus Marmon; 6th period winners: 1st place: Cesar Osorio and Connor Lee; 2nd place: Kyle Baker and Jack Webb; 3rd place: Zayne Spears and Ethan McKinney
Aubrey Cottrell and Maryn Evans were the 1st period winners of Mrs. Tucker's Ecosystem Escape Room! Congratulations Ladies! #digdeepergcms
Mrs. Poindexter's students had fun with a “book tasting” in her Library Media Education class today! They got to sample various fiction books to determine the genres, assessed if they were at an appropriate reading level & predicted what the book was about. #digdeepergcms
Team 9 students were writing in cuneiform, finishing up their writing piece, finding the greatest common factor & learning to identify a topic sentence with supporting details. We work hard at GCMS! #digdeeper
Building in rewards for students is so important. Mrs. Franich's class agrees! #digdeepergcms
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 double escape room! Go Team 9! #digdeepergcms
GCMS is proud of our singers who were chosen to participate in the District Honors Choir! #DigDeeperGCMS
GCMS had a very productive faculty meeting yesterday! #Digging deeper into the rigor divide & learning from each other is a great combination for student success!
JJ Frye demonstrated differentiation at its best today with students that have already mastered the standards #diggingdeeper while others got more practice by pairing up with a partner & discussing higher-order thinking questions. #digdeepergcms
GCMS is very proud of our Cross Country teams! At E-town on Saturday, Girls finished 2nd, and Boys finished 3rd, with lots of individual recognition as well! #DigDeeperGCMS
It was an honor to have GCMS represented at the KY School Counselor Association conference in Lexington September 11th - 13th! #digdeepergcms
Natalie Conder, former Team 3 student, wrote a letter to a teacher that had a positive impact on her for her psychology class with Mrs. Willis. Today, she was surprised with lunch from that teacher, Tracie Johnston. What a treat for both ladies! #bethegoodgcms #digdeepergcms
Check out our students & staff group photo wearing our dig deeper shirts! #digdeepergcms
When two of your math teachers wear their math dresses to school, you know it's going to be a great day of learning for our students! (Pictured: Mackenzie Miller left & Carle Milliner right.) #digdeepergcms
Congratulations to Mrs. Tucker’s geology escape room winners Kendrick Green & Gracie Escue! #digdeepergcms
Mrs. Tucker's 7th-period geology elective class had fun with their Ice Age escape room this afternoon! #digdeepergcms
Ms. Horn's 8th-grade ELA classes are digging deeper into their upcoming Outsiders novel through an anticipation guide, scavenger hunt & gallery walk. #digdeepergcms
Ms. Horn dancing on a Friday to '60s music to help students understand the setting of the novel they will begin reading? Yes, please! #digdeepergcms
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f3iTZpnbrO8rEYZQe4UBFKO30C_k-iTu/view?usp=sharing
Mr. Lockett & Mrs. Carroll merged their 6th-grade study skills classes for today's co-taught Holocaust Digital Escape Room! #digdeepergcms!
New teachers met with their mentors early this morning at 7:00 AM to learn about effective classroom management! #digdeepergcms
ATTN: GCMS GRANDPARENTS! CHECK OUT THE LINK BELOW!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0llXVhGMnX6Y1FfenZyRG5IVE5Jc01zMDVsYlA4LW5yOGp3/view?usp=sharing
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. Visit graysoncountyschools.com for details or contact Daniel Decker at 270-259-6844 for additional questions.
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. Visit graysoncountyschools.com for details or contact Daniel Decker at 270-259-6844 for additional questions.
Mrs. Armstrong's 1st period 8th-grade math class was working with a partner to estimate square roots today! #digdeepergcms
Mr. Lockett's 6th-grade social studies students learned about Mesopotamia today by moving through a gallery walk with their peers! #digdeepergcms
Mrs. Dangerfield's 6th-grade ELA classes were digging deeper to learn about writing an argumentative piece using the foldable in their interactive notebooks to make flash cards on Quizlet! #digdeepergcms
This is an informational-only message for our families and community.
This is an informational message only for our parents, guardians and community.
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
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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.