Grinnell Middle School
Grinnell Middle School Announcements
Tuesday, May 14, Day 4
New items are in the orange
Here is our district’s Virtual Backpack featuring activities and events that are available to students.
Grinnell Newburg Families - please find the link to our District Weekly Update
MIDDLE SCHOOL MENUS:
Upcoming Calendar Events:
5/14 Activities fair for 8th graders at the high school
5/14- 5th-8th grade All City Band Concert at the High School
5/15-5/17- 8th grade Camp Out
5/17- 5th grade Diamond Lake Field Trip- leaving at 8:05 and returning at 2:30! Bring a lunch or sign up for a lunch
5/21- 7th grade Lake Red Rock Field Trip
5/22- 6th grade Living History Farms Field Trip
5/23- 7th/8th grade Career Day
5/23 - 5th and 6th graders - Turn-in iPad and charger
5/24 - 7th and 8th graders - Turn-in iPad and charger
5/27- No school- Memorial Day
5/28- 8th grade Adventure Land Day for Band and Choir- Payment is due by May 14th
5/29- 6th grade Diamond Lake field trip
5/31- 8th Grade Send Off at 12:50
5/31- Last day of School 1:00 dismissal-Please bring a cold lunch
ATHLETIC INFORMATION: (website activity calendar)
Middle School games/meets information can be found on the District’s website activity calendar.
All Sport Activity Passes can be purchased here: https://gogrinnelltigers.com/event-tickets
Grinnell Tigers Girls’ Basketball camp for entering grades 6th, 7th and 8th! Check out the brochure for more information! Basketball Camp Brochure 2024
Grinnell Track and Field Camp on Thursday, June 13th for PK-6th grade. Check out the brochure for more information Track and Field Brochure 2024
Grinnell Tigers Boys Basketball camp for entering grades 1st-8th! Check out the brochure for more information Boys Basketball Camp Brochure
Incoming 9th Grade Student-Athlete Info 2024! Please check out this link for Summer Speed and Agility/Lifting information Athlete Information
Hey all you 8th grade tiger fans, the award-winning GHS cheer squad is having tryouts on May 18! Have you ever wanted the best seat in the house at football and basketball games and wrestling meets? Or wanted to be Terry the Tiger? Or just wanted to learn how to catch your friends when they fall? Then this is the sport for you! Tryout practices will be in the Kriegel gym at the high school at 6 am on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Any questions? Contact Coach Sarah Dahlby Albright at sarah.dahlby-albright@grinnell-k12.org
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Summer Enrichment Opportunity We will offer a series of academic and social experiences that span a variety of hobbies and interests while challenging students to reach beyond their academic school year to enhance their education. The great news is that it is offered to every student at the middle school. It can very much be described as an opportunity to learn more beyond the typical classroom curriculum. The program will begin on June 5th at 8:00 am and run until 11:30 am. The last day of the program will be on June 28. The program will run Monday-Friday except the first week, which will be Wednesday through Friday. Please us this link to sign up Sign up
Just a reminder- Please do not put food or trays back if it has fallen on the floor in the lunch room
2024 GHS Color Guard Information
The Grinnell High School Marching Band will be holding tryouts for the 2024 Color Guard. The colorguard, also known as the “flags”, adds a visual aspect to the marching band’s performance with flags and other props and dance routines. Practice for the tryouts will be held on Saturday, May 18, from 10:00 to 12:00. Tryouts will be held on Sunday, May 19 from 2:00-3:30 p.m. Practices and tryouts will be held in the Krigel Gym at GHS. All current 8th grade students are eligible to audition. Please enter using the Auditorium door of the HS.
Please complete the following form to let Mr. Dressler know of your interest in the GHS Colorguard: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSff8tzb59WgA95gaF2ENFxSnFbwO7IZBMW53a1Y5XvEGZrixg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Anyone needing more information about the 2024 Color Guard can see or Mr. Burrack in the MS Band room for more information.
The GMS library still has over $650 worth of missing books/unpaid fines from the '22-23 school year. So, in hopes of having fewer lost books, we will be limiting checkout to one book at a time starting May 6th. Students will still be allowed to check out multiple books for class projects. All library books will be due May 24th, and RIF book handouts will take place May 28th and 29th. Thanks for another great year in the library!
Yearbooks are in!!!! Purchase online or in the office! The cost is $17.00!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
As we finish the school year and get ready for summer, it is important to continue to take care of ourselves. Our STRIVE theme for the month of May is Self-Care. If you have any questions or needs regarding mental health for you or your family, please reach out to the student support staff: Ms. McDermott, Ms. Simon or Mrs. Miller. They are here to help.
Parents/Guardians: Shoes for the Sole is a new program funded by 100+ People Who Care that is meant to support GMS students in need of a quality pair of shoes. An $80 coupon redeemable at Brown's Shoe Store in Grinnell is available for parents/guardians to purchase shoes for their child. If your student would benefit from a pair of shoes, please contact Amy Miller at amy.miller@grinnell-k12.org or 641-236-2782 for more information.
English tutoring will meet on Thursdays after school until 4:00 in the Mini Theater.
If you have a suggestion or idea you would like us to consider, please fill out this form.
After School Homework Help is available every Monday-Thursday from 3:05-4:00. Parents/Guardians please be here at 4:00! Please sign up by using this form After School Sign Up
The GHS Senior Class will be walking through the building in their caps and gowns on Wednesday May 22 at approximately 1:40-1:45. We will make an announcement when they are on their way to GMS and have your students stand in the hallway and clap as they walk through to help them celebrate their accomplishment.
GMS Clubs meeting:
Debate practice will be meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 7:00-7:45 am.
May 16th-Tournament at Grinnell Middle School
May 18th Tournament in Pella-leave the Middle School at 7:15a.m
Diversity Alliance for 7th and 8th graders will meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday during 5B in Mrs. Moore’s room.
DnD Club will meet from 3:30-5:30 in the tiger hangout for 7th and 8th graders only. They meet every other Tuesday - 5/21
FCA will meet every Thursday at 7:30 AM for 6th-8th grade students only. They will meet in the gym.
Heritage and Ancestry Club for 7th and 8th graders will meet in the Tiger Hangout on the 2nd Monday of each month during 5b. In this club you will be learning and sharing about diverse backgrounds and cultures.
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