Dr. Josh Bracamontes, Assistant Principal
3/3-3/7 - Used Book Sale Week
3/3 - FHS Registration
3/7 - Best Buddies Members Meeting - 7:00am
3/7 - Early Dismissal/Pride Time/House Day
3/10-3/14 - Spring Break
3/21 - Report Cards
3/21 - PBS Lock-In (See Flyer Below)
3/24 - Board Meeting at Central Office - 6:30pm
3/25 - Battle of the Books
3/26 - PTO Meeting - 7:45am
3/26 - Frist Museum Field Trip - Student Artists
3/27-3/29 - Frozen Jr. Performances (See Flyer Below)
10th Annual FSD Battle of the Books
On March 25th, 24 PGMS fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade students will battle it out at the Williamson County Public Library against students from FIS and FMS. They will be answering trivia questions about 8 specific books. The running score from the past 9 years is PGMS = 10 wins, FIS = 4 wins, and FMS = 4 wins. Students have worked hard to read the Battle Books and claim their spot on the team. Now they are preparing for the big Battle by rereading and quizzing each other over the books. Wish us luck!
Used Book Sale
March 3rd - 7th
- Hardcover Books $2
- Paperback Books $1
- Books for All Ages (Parents too!)
- All funds raised benefit both the elementary and middle school libraries.
Please remember to send money with your student to shop at school.
Please continue to donate gently used books. Collection bins are located in each school lobby.
We would love your help at the Used Book Sale. Click this link to volunteer:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4FA9A829AAF94-54491113-2025#/
Any questions, please contact Jenny Baer (jsbaer@bellsouth.net) or Molly Pinkley (mollypinkley@gmail.com)
Colleen Vangelist, Guidance Counselor
Hello PGMS Families!
Spring is just around the corner, and as we welcome March, it’s a great time to focus on healthy habits that support both academic success and overall well-being. This month, we’re spotlighting National Sleep Awareness Week and its importance for middle school students. See some sleep tips below!
Establish a Routine: Encourage a consistent bedtime and wake-up time, even on weekends. A regular schedule helps regulate the body’s internal clock.
Create a Relaxing Bedtime Routine: Develop calming pre-sleep rituals, such as reading a book, listening to soothing music, or practicing relaxation techniques.
Limit Screen Time: Reduce exposure to screens (phones, tablets, computers) at least an hour before bedtime, as the blue light emitted can interfere with sleep.
Promote a Sleep-Friendly Environment: Ensure the bedroom is cool, dark, and quiet. A comfortable mattress and minimal noise can significantly improve sleep quality.
Encourage Physical Activity: Regular physical activity during the day can help improve sleep quality.
Here’s to a restful and productive March!
Warm regards,
Colleen Vangelist
6th Grade
Mrs. Rich's sixth graders worked hard on their Ancient China Projects. The students made infographics, timelines, or brochures about ancient China. They did an amazing job on the information and the graphic design of their projects. To "show off" their projects, they participated in a gallery walk. Each student spent five minutes reviewing their peers' work. The observer left two reviews. They gave their peers a "glow" (explaining what they did really well) and a "grow" (constructive feedback on what they could have done better). It was such a positive experience.
AEROSPACE
We were elated to allow our Introduction to Aerospace students the opportunity to display their learning and skills during the Demonstration Day on February 24th! The students expertly engaged those in attendance which included FSD Director of Schools Dr. David Snowden, Associate Director of School Dr. Mary Decker, Tennessee Commissioner of Education Lizette Reynolds, TDOE CTE Senior Coordinator Johnathon Michael, Williamson County Senator Jack Johnson, Franklin Alderman Matt Brown, and representatives from FedEx. While the attendees learned in-flight controls on the simulators, they were all very impressed with what our students were able to teach them. This opportunity was captured by Channel 5 News and Williamson Source! Click on this link for the Channel 5 News video. https://youtu.be/lCoPePVscB0
ART
Two deserving artists from each grade level have been selected to have their art on display at The Frist Art Museum in Nashville. These students have been invited to a Frist Museum Field Trip, exclusive to selected artists in the district. Our PGMS Artists will visit the student show, tour the art galleries with a provided docent, and enjoy creating in the Art Quest studio! We are so proud of these students for representing PGMS!
8th grade : Renee Moore and Gabi Diaz-Barriga
7th grade : Adriana Fuentez Gallegos and Andrea Gonzalez
6th grade : Gunnar Guidry and Audrey Baer
5th grade: Marcail Callahan and Stella Gutierrez-Jones
On February 25, three different 7th Grade STEM classes launched a weather balloon and later tracked data sent from an attached StratoTrack. The younger PGES students enjoyed learning stations manned by STEM 7th graders prior to the launch. This year all of our weather balloons traveled all the way to Georgia, just above Atlanta!
Best Buddies
We will be having a Best Buddies member meeting next Friday morning, March 7th from 7:00-7:25 in Mrs. Nash's classroom. We will be discussing upcoming Best Buddies events and planning for the reminder of the school year.
March 5th is World Spread the Word Day. Spread the Word Day is a campaign to help spread the word about INCLUSION for all. The world would be better if all people were valued, respected, embraced, included. Included in the games we play and the friends we make. Included in our schools, our workplaces, and our communities. Our PGMS Best Buddies Chapter will be Spreading awareness throughout the Month of March.
Centennial High School Dance Team
Centennial High School Dance Team will have a parent informational meeting on Monday, March 31st, at 6:00 PM. This tryout meeting will be held in the CHS Media Center (library). Anyone interested in trying out for the 2025-2026 CHS Dance Team must attend the meeting. Dance Clinic and Tryouts will be April 9th-11th from 3:00 - 4:30 PM. For more information email Natalie Coffin at natalie.coffin@wcs.edu.
Franklin High School Cheerleading Information
This announcement is for rising freshmen. If your student is interested in cheerleading at Franklin High School for the 25-26 school year, please click here for more information packet. There are mandatory tryout clinics on March 26-March 27 from 4:00pm-6:00pm. The date you can tryout will be on Friday, March 28th at 4:00 pm in the Franklin High School main gym.
