Principal's Message
The excitement is in the air! We're just days away from kicking off another amazing school year at GMS, and I can't wait to welcome everyone back!
Our first day of school is Thursday, September 5th and school will begin at 8:10 a.m. When students arrive they will gather on the south lawn until the doors open at 8:05 a.m. Once the doors open students will head directly to the main gym, where we’ll start the day with energy and enthusiasm, setting the tone for a fantastic year ahead!
This year is going to be filled with opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed, and we're all ready to make it our best yet. From new faces to familiar ones, we’re all coming together to create a vibrant, supportive community that’s focused on making great things happen for our students.
Thank you for your support, and get ready for an exciting start to the school year. Let’s make this one unforgettable!
See you soon!
First Day of School
The first day of the 2024-25 school year is September 5th! The school day starts at 8:10 a.m. The doors will open at 7:45 a.m. Thursday (9/5) is a regular school day, not a late start. All students will go directly to main gym when the doors open!
Seeking Corporate Sponsors
Last year John L. Scott, Oral Surgery Plus, Gee Automotive, Boards by Brit, Lyte Balance, and Lee & Hayes were gracious enough to donate money to purchase t-shirts for every student at GMS. We are looking for more corporate sponsors to do that this year. If you, or someone you know, is interested please contact Brenda Truong at btruong@cvsd.org.
Transportation
Busses will drop off on the east side of the building and parent drop-off will take place on the west side of the building. Please be on the lookout for more communication from the transportation department. (Bus Routes and Map)
Student Schedules
Student schedules are available on PowerSchool. We are still experiencing enrollment and staffing changes, so thank you in advance for your patience as some student schedules may still change. Also, first period rosters will be posted on the walls of our building and students will receive a paper copy of their entire schedule in their first period class on the first day of school. (PowerSchool Instructions)
Supply List
Here is a link to each grade's supply list. If your family is in need of assistance to get school supplies please contact our school counselor Reilly Luedtke at rlucas@cvsd.org. (Supply List)
Athletics
Fall sports include cross country (6th, 7th, 8th), football (7th and 8th), and slow pitch softball (7th and 8th). September 3rd is the first day of football, while September 4th is the first day of cross country and softball. Practices will take place from 2:45-4:45 p.m. each day. Please be sure to register for your child’s sport and make an online payment. Registration is now open. (Registration and Online Payment)
Bell Schedule
Students may arrive no earlier than 7:45 a.m. on M, T, W, and F and no earlier than 8:45 a.m. on Th. They will be released from school each day at 2:40 p.m. Thursday, September 5th will be a regular school day (8:10 a.m. start) as it is the first day of school! 2024-25 GMS Bell Schedule
PE/Health
Students in PE classes will have an assigned locker in the PE locker room. Also, students are required to purchase a PE uniform (t-shirt) that is $7. PE t-shirts will be distributed to students in PE class when the school year begins. It is not necessary to submit your child's t-shirt size. Payment for the t-shirts can be made in the main office or online. (Online Payment)
Lunch (Big News)
Lunch is FREE to all students at GMS this year! Students will have the option to go outside with supervision during the last 15 minutes of their assigned lunch period.
Breakfast (Big News)
Breakfast is FREE to all students at GMS this year! Students who choose to eat breakfast will go directly to the commons when they arrive at school, receive breakfast, and sit and eat at a table until class begins. Students who do not choose to eat breakfast will remain supervised outside on the south side of the building until the bell rings to go to class at 8:05 a.m. (Morning Breakfast Map)
Chromebooks
This year students will have access to chromebooks housed in each classroom. Chromebooks will not be checked out to each individual student to take home each day.
First Day of School Packet
All students will receive a packet with several pieces of important information on the first day of school. Please read through the contents of this packet and sign and return the documents that require parent/guardian signature and approval.