Good luck to our 7th grade girls who won the 1st round of the IESA regional in Quincy this morning over Jefferson 25-13! They now play host Quincy in the semifinals at 2:00! Go Generals!
Schedule clarification the boys game is at home starting at 4 PM. The girls game is against Lincoln magnet at Ball charter a 4:30 PM tip off sorry for any confusion, go generals!
We are thrilled to announce Grant Middle School’s very first Winter Formal, proudly hosted by our AVID students! Get ready to dress up, dance, and celebrate the season with your friends and classmates in a festive, fun atmosphere. A delicious formal dinner provided for all attendees.
Please see the attachment for additional details. We can't wait to see you there!
Please join us at GMS for our 1st Family Bingo Night/F.A.C.E meeting.
Date: 11/21/2024
Time is from 5:30- 7pm
Please RSVP by Friday the 11/15/234
Here is the link below:
https://forms.gle/NvMCHgHXWwRLdnpX8 a QR code is on the flyer.
Just a friendly reminder that there is NO SCHOOL today in honor of Veteran's Day. See everyone tomorrow by 8 am!
Hello GMS Student and Families,
Please read the following athletic updates. Boys Basketball for Wednesday 11/6 has been CANCELLED. Girls Basketball against JMS Thursday 11/7 will now be a 7th grade half game and full 8th grade game against our boys teams with referees. We will honor our 8th grade girls during this game as it will be their last home game at GMS. Entry for this game will be $2 for all and we will have a donation basket for the girls team. Please consider supporting our girls one last time at home!
Just a friendly reminder that there is NO SCHOOL TODAY Tuesday, November 5. Please remember to vote! We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow, Wednesday, for our regular 1:30 dismissal.
Just a friendly reminder that there is NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Tuesday, November 5. Please remember to vote!
Who needs dinner plans for Wednesday, October 30? Going to the Halloween dance? Don't worry, go get some Panda afterwards! Beta is doing a Dine to Donate to raise funds to help cover the cost for our members to attend the State Convention in March. Our Club receives 20% of every purchase. Come hungry, leave HAPPY!
Where: Panda Express White Oaks Mall
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Please show the attached flyer or mention that you are there supporting the Grant Beta Club.
Thank you for helping support Beta here at GMS!
Our First Dance of the Year is This Wednesday! Dance tickets will be sold for $5 during lunches Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Tickets will be sold at the door for $6 the evening of the dance. All students are welcome to attend if they have had no (0) referrals from October 14-26. Students are encouraged to dress up for the dance in costume (6-7:30); no weapons or masks are allowed to be worn.
Please join us at GMS for our 1st Family and Community Engagement meeting. 10/30 from
6pm-7pm in our school library.
Our First Dance of the Year is This Wednesday! Dance tickets will be sold for $5 during lunches Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Tickets will be sold at the door for $6 the evening of the dance. All students are welcome to attend if they have had no (0) referrals from October 14-26. Students are encouraged to dress up for the dance in costume (6-7:30); no weapons or masks are allowed to be worn.
Dear GMS Families,
We are excited to offer our families and friends the opportunity to purchase the 2024/2025 Coupon Books. Everyone can save a lot of money, and help us raise much needed funds for our school. These coupon books make great Christmas gifts. This money will be used for school celebrations and for needy families.
Purchase 5 books, you get 1 book FREE!
EASY WAY TO PURCHASE BOOKS...FREE SHIPPING!
TO PURCHASE BOOKS ONLINE with a CREDIT/DEBIT card:
Go to SAPayNow.com/181118
Fill in the information and the book will be shipped to you.
We also have these coupon books available in the building. please have a $25 Money Order ready when you purchase.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Castro at castroto@sps186.org or Mrs.Briscoe at lbriscoe@sps186.org
(217)525-3170
Here's a link to the current 2024/2025 book:
https://issuu.com/savearound/docs/springfield_il
Many THANKS for supporting GMS !!!
Attention GMS Families,
Learning lab has been canceled for today. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Reminder the GMS Girls & Boys Basketball team store through BSN is available for the next 12 days. Please consider purchasing basketball spirit wear to support our girls and boys programs!
Link to the store
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/TVMWNkoLpa
Upcoming Important GMS Dates:
Monday 10/28: Reading Night with Families! Come see if you can be a detective and soleve the Murder Mystery! 6-7:30pm at GMS
Wednesday 10/30: Halloween (and 1st School Dance) : No Referrals from October 14-26th to be able to attend. 6-7:30; $5 tickets for purchase Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday at lunch the week of the dance. Costumes are encouraged, however no weapons or masks are to be worn at the dance. S'mores and fire pit in the back yard! Costume contests, food and items for purchase!
Just a reminder as well that students will not be able to attend home athletic games if they receive tardies or referrals on the day of a game.
Reminder: 7th & 8th Grade Boys Basketball Tryouts will be Monday 10/21 and Tuesday 10/22 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Students will need to go home after school and report back for tryouts. You must have gym shoes to tryout. -Mr. Goss
There will be no after school activities including learning lab and boys and girls club tomorrow, Thursday, October 17 in preparation for parent -teacher conferences that will start at 5pm on Thursday. It is also a 1:30 dismissal tomorrow - Thursday. No school on Friday for PTC as well from 8am-3pm.
As a reminder, Thursday, October 17th, will be a 60-minute early dismissal for all students to accommodate Parent-Teacher Conferences. Additionally, there will be no school on Friday, October 18th, as conferences will continue throughout the day.
We value the opportunity to connect with you during these conferences to discuss your child’s academic progress and growth. Your involvement and partnership are essential to their success, and we appreciate your commitment to their educational journey.
Please be sure to plan accordingly for the schedule changes for the remainder of the week.
Thank you for your support and collaboration!
There will be no after school activities including learning lab and boys and girls club this Thursday, October 17 in preparation for parent -teacher conferences that will start at 5pm on Thursday. It is also a 1:30 dismissal both tomorrow (Wednesday) and Thursday this week! No school on Friday for PTC as well from 8am-3pm.