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
