Note from Coach Russell's Desk:
🏸 Badminton Unit & Tournament Highlights! 🎉
Our students showed up and showed OUT on the court! 💥🔥
So many great games, big smiles, and even bigger swings! 😄🏆
1st Block
🥇 Champions: Landon Liggett & Aaron Holcombe
🥈 Runners-Up: Rylyn Duke & Caidyn Deas
2nd Block
🥇 Champions: Channing Cooper & Owen Watford
🥈 Runners-Up: Brayden Grissom & Stephen Truesdale
3rd Block
🥇 Champions: Drake Sports & Shelton Morris
🥈 Runners-Up: Bryson Scheemaker & Jeremiah Adams
The kids had a BLAST, and the energy was unmatched! 💪😄
Can’t wait for the next tournament! 🏸✨
🏸 Badminton Unit & Tournament Highlights! 🎉
Our students showed up and showed OUT on the court! 💥🔥
So many great games, big smiles, and even bigger swings! 😄🏆
1st Block
🥇 Champions: Landon Liggett & Aaron Holcombe
🥈 Runners-Up: Rylyn Duke & Caidyn Deas
2nd Block
🥇 Champions: Channing Cooper & Owen Watford
🥈 Runners-Up: Brayden Grissom & Stephen Truesdale
3rd Block
🥇 Champions: Drake Sports & Shelton Morris
🥈 Runners-Up: Bryson Scheemaker & Jeremiah Adams
The kids had a BLAST, and the energy was unmatched! 💪😄
Can’t wait for the next tournament! 🏸✨
Horry Georgetown Fire Chiefs Association presented its 2025 Poster Art and Creative Writing Contest
Last week, GMS was in the room doing things BIG once again.
Two of our students won awards.
2nd place Hancy Soto Diaz
3rd place Heidi Pacheco Binzha
We also received the Principal's Award for the most entries in the contest
Shout out to Ms. White for going to represent us for the Principal’s Award. Teamwork makes the dream work.
Last week, GMS was in the room doing things BIG once again.
Two of our students won awards.
2nd place Hancy Soto Diaz
3rd place Heidi Pacheco Binzha
We also received the Principal's Award for the most entries in the contest
Shout out to Ms. White for going to represent us for the Principal’s Award. Teamwork makes the dream work.
BEACH SINGERS
G e o rg e t o w n C o u n t y S c h o o l D i s t r i c t ’s
WINTER CONCERT
D I R E C T O R : M R S . J I N A N A R R O N
Sunday, December 7, 2025
5:00pm
Winyah Auditorium
1200 Highmarket Street
Georgetown, SC
F r e e A d m i s s i o n
* D o n a t i o n s W e l c o m e d
F o r M o r e I n f o r m a t i o n C o n t a c t :
J B o m b i c h @ g c s d . k 1 2 . s c . u s
G e o rg e t o w n C o u n t y S c h o o l D i s t r i c t ’s
WINTER CONCERT
D I R E C T O R : M R S . J I N A N A R R O N
Sunday, December 7, 2025
5:00pm
Winyah Auditorium
1200 Highmarket Street
Georgetown, SC
F r e e A d m i s s i o n
* D o n a t i o n s W e l c o m e d
F o r M o r e I n f o r m a t i o n C o n t a c t :
J B o m b i c h @ g c s d . k 1 2 . s c . u s
2025 United Way Campaign
Every gift you make helps strengthen our community… From supporting children’s education, to helping families build financial security, to ensuring health care access — your donation brings hope and impact. This year’s campaign runs from November 14 through December 15, 2025.
“Why your support matters:”
Every dollar stays local — powering programs that help right here in our community.
Unified giving reduces duplication, multiplies impact.
When we give together, we show we care, we act, we thrive.
“Ways to give:”
Payroll deduction (for workplace campaigns)
One-time gift (online or check)
Monthly recurring gift
Corporate match/sponsorship (ask your employer)
“Important Dates:”
Campaign Start: November 14, 2025
Campaign Close: December 15, 2025
Tax-deductible donations apply for the 2025 calendar year — donate by December 15.
Mr. Cox wanted to highlight beginner's luck…
Ms. Tantleff could go to her first GCSD PD and win her a little something, something from Tiffany & Co, courtesy of GEAR UP!
Ms. Tantleff could go to her first GCSD PD and win her a little something, something from Tiffany & Co, courtesy of GEAR UP!
The GMS Band will be hosting a Spirit Night at Soco Grille this Tuesday from 5:00–8:00 PM, and we’d love your support!
If you’re able, please stop by for dinner and mention Georgetown Middle School Band at checkout. A portion of the proceeds will go directly toward supporting our students and program needs.
Location: Soco Grille
Time: Tuesday, 5:00–8:00 PM
Address: 619 Front St., Georgetown, SC 29440
Thank you for always supporting our band students. We truly appreciate everything you do!
If you’re able, please stop by for dinner and mention Georgetown Middle School Band at checkout. A portion of the proceeds will go directly toward supporting our students and program needs.
Location: Soco Grille
Time: Tuesday, 5:00–8:00 PM
Address: 619 Front St., Georgetown, SC 29440
Thank you for always supporting our band students. We truly appreciate everything you do!
December 4, 2025, It's a Winter Wonderland !!!!
✨ Curriculum Night & Title I Event ✨
Join us for a fun-filled Math and Science Family Night starting at 4:30 PM!
🍽️ The 8th Grade Dinner will be held in the Cafeteria!
🎶 Entertainment Lineup 🎶
🎤 The GMS Chorus will perform at 6:00 PM
🎺 The GMS Band will perform at 6:30 PM
🎁 Build Gingerbread Houses
🎅 Visit Santa’s Workshop hosted by our Special Abilities Department
🛍️ Shop for:
💫 Keychains
🎄 Ornaments
🏠 Christmas Decor
💎 Jewelry
🧴 Body Scrubs
💲 Prices range from $1 to $5 — perfect for everyone!
Bring the family, enjoy the fun, and celebrate the season the BIG BLUE way! 💙✨
✨ Curriculum Night & Title I Event ✨
Join us for a fun-filled Math and Science Family Night starting at 4:30 PM!
🍽️ The 8th Grade Dinner will be held in the Cafeteria!
🎶 Entertainment Lineup 🎶
🎤 The GMS Chorus will perform at 6:00 PM
🎺 The GMS Band will perform at 6:30 PM
🎁 Build Gingerbread Houses
🎅 Visit Santa’s Workshop hosted by our Special Abilities Department
🛍️ Shop for:
💫 Keychains
🎄 Ornaments
🏠 Christmas Decor
💎 Jewelry
🧴 Body Scrubs
💲 Prices range from $1 to $5 — perfect for everyone!
Bring the family, enjoy the fun, and celebrate the season the BIG BLUE way! 💙✨
Note from Mr. Bailey:
🎶 Georgetown Middle Band Spirit Night! 🎶
Join us at Soco Grille (619 Front Street) on Tuesday, November 18th from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM to support the Georgetown Middle School Band!
Enjoy delicious food, great company, and help our talented students continue making music. A portion of the evening’s proceeds goes directly to the band program—let’s show our Bulldog pride! 🐾🎷🥁
📅 Date: Tuesday, November 18
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Soco Grille, 619 Front Street, Georgetown, SC
🎶 Georgetown Middle Band Spirit Night! 🎶
Join us at Soco Grille (619 Front Street) on Tuesday, November 18th from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM to support the Georgetown Middle School Band!
Enjoy delicious food, great company, and help our talented students continue making music. A portion of the evening’s proceeds goes directly to the band program—let’s show our Bulldog pride! 🐾🎷🥁
📅 Date: Tuesday, November 18
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Soco Grille, 619 Front Street, Georgetown, SC
🎁✨ GMS TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE! ✨🎁
It’s that time again Bulldogs! 🐾💙 GMS is kicking off our Toys for Tots Drive now through December 12, 2025! 🎄🎅
Let’s come together to help make this holiday season brighter for children in need ❤️ This wonderful cause is proudly sponsored by the Marine Corps Reserve 🇺🇸💪
🧸 Please donate new, unwrapped toys only and help spread joy this holiday season! 🎁✨
It’s that time again Bulldogs! 🐾💙 GMS is kicking off our Toys for Tots Drive now through December 12, 2025! 🎄🎅
Let’s come together to help make this holiday season brighter for children in need ❤️ This wonderful cause is proudly sponsored by the Marine Corps Reserve 🇺🇸💪
🧸 Please donate new, unwrapped toys only and help spread joy this holiday season! 🎁✨
🎭✨ TONIGHT TONIGHT TONIGHT! ✨🎭
It’s happening tonight, that’s right, BIG BLUE is highlighting ANOTHER ONE in my DJ Khaled voice 🎤
Our amazing Mrs. Filchack and her star-studded students are back at it, bringing the drama, the laughs, and the talent with their latest play, The Real Housewives of Shakespeare by Jonathan Yukich 🎬👑
They already wowed GMS earlier this week, and now it’s your turn to experience the magic. Don’t miss out on this fun, creative, and totally entertaining show!
🎟️ Admission: $5
📍 GMS Auditorium, 2400 Anthuan Maybank Dr, Georgetown, SC 29440
🕕 Showtime: 6:00 PM
Come out and support our talented Bulldogs. It’s going to be a show to remember! 💙💫
It’s happening tonight, that’s right, BIG BLUE is highlighting ANOTHER ONE in my DJ Khaled voice 🎤
Our amazing Mrs. Filchack and her star-studded students are back at it, bringing the drama, the laughs, and the talent with their latest play, The Real Housewives of Shakespeare by Jonathan Yukich 🎬👑
They already wowed GMS earlier this week, and now it’s your turn to experience the magic. Don’t miss out on this fun, creative, and totally entertaining show!
🎟️ Admission: $5
📍 GMS Auditorium, 2400 Anthuan Maybank Dr, Georgetown, SC 29440
🕕 Showtime: 6:00 PM
Come out and support our talented Bulldogs. It’s going to be a show to remember! 💙💫
🎓 8th Grade GEAR UP Information Dinner & College Application Competition! 🎓
We’re excited to celebrate our 8th graders as we wrap up this semester’s college application experience! 🙌
📅 Date: December 4th
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM (Dinner served at 5:00 PM)
📍 Who: All 8th Grade Students & Families
RSVP before Nov. 21, 2025, by clicking the link below:
https://forms.gle/Suyqaw2CPhbsVTxE7
Join us for an evening of food, fun, and friendly competition as we recognize our students’ hard work and college readiness journey. 🍽️🎉
All 8th-grade families are invited — we can’t wait to see you there! 💙
We’re excited to celebrate our 8th graders as we wrap up this semester’s college application experience! 🙌
📅 Date: December 4th
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM (Dinner served at 5:00 PM)
📍 Who: All 8th Grade Students & Families
RSVP before Nov. 21, 2025, by clicking the link below:
https://forms.gle/Suyqaw2CPhbsVTxE7
Join us for an evening of food, fun, and friendly competition as we recognize our students’ hard work and college readiness journey. 🍽️🎉
All 8th-grade families are invited — we can’t wait to see you there! 💙
🎉 GMS SHOWED UP AND SHOWED OUT! 🎉
We proudly participated in the Georgetown County School District Relay for Education 🏃♀️📚💪
At GMS, we love to have FUN 🤩, but we know education comes first because we are always learning and growing together 🌟💙
Way to represent Bulldogs 🐶👏
We proudly participated in the Georgetown County School District Relay for Education 🏃♀️📚💪
At GMS, we love to have FUN 🤩, but we know education comes first because we are always learning and growing together 🌟💙
Way to represent Bulldogs 🐶👏
📣 GMS Canned Good Drive Update! 🥫💪
Ms. Owens just dropped the latest update, and things are heating up! 🔥
You know we only do it one way at GMS, and that’s BIG! 💥
Khole Lance came through with 100 canned goods yesterday! 🙌
That brings Ms. Weissmeier’s total to 152, putting her in the lead! 🏆
We absolutely LOVE the energy our students are bringing to help others in need. 💙
Keep those cans coming Bulldogs. Every single one makes a difference! 🐶❤️
The End date to donate is Nov 21, 2025
Ms. Owens just dropped the latest update, and things are heating up! 🔥
You know we only do it one way at GMS, and that’s BIG! 💥
Khole Lance came through with 100 canned goods yesterday! 🙌
That brings Ms. Weissmeier’s total to 152, putting her in the lead! 🏆
We absolutely LOVE the energy our students are bringing to help others in need. 💙
Keep those cans coming Bulldogs. Every single one makes a difference! 🐶❤️
The End date to donate is Nov 21, 2025
Note from Ms. Owen with an update on the food drive:
261 can good items raised so far for Helping Hands of Georgetown! Great job, Bulldogs, keep them coming! Cut off date is November 21st! - Ms. Owens
Stay tune for another update this afternoon.
261 can good items raised so far for Helping Hands of Georgetown! Great job, Bulldogs, keep them coming! Cut off date is November 21st! - Ms. Owens
Stay tune for another update this afternoon.
📣 2025 2026 GMS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE 📣
🏀❤️ LETS GET READYYYYY TO BALL OUT ❤️🏀
GMS BULLDOGS ARE YOU READY 😤🔥
We are coming in strong, dribbling, shooting, and grabbing wins all season 💪🏽🏀
Big energy, big hustle, big dog mentality 🐶💥
Let’s show everybody how the BULLDOGS get it done
Stay tuned games, vibes, and victories on the way
LET’S GO BULLDOGS 🐶🏀❤️✨
🏀❤️ LETS GET READYYYYY TO BALL OUT ❤️🏀
GMS BULLDOGS ARE YOU READY 😤🔥
We are coming in strong, dribbling, shooting, and grabbing wins all season 💪🏽🏀
Big energy, big hustle, big dog mentality 🐶💥
Let’s show everybody how the BULLDOGS get it done
Stay tuned games, vibes, and victories on the way
LET’S GO BULLDOGS 🐶🏀❤️✨
Mr. Barron sent this adjustment for the schedule for basketball this week.
Please note the following adjustment :
Instead of 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm, it will now be 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm.
Everything else for the rest of the week is still the same.
Boys will be on the following week.
Tues. Nov. 11 - Not on schedule (Half-Day *Will be an Open Gym Date for students, not a part of tryouts 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm)
Wed. Nov. 12 - 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm
Thurs. Nov. 13 - 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm
Please note the following adjustment :
Instead of 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm, it will now be 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm.
Everything else for the rest of the week is still the same.
Boys will be on the following week.
Tues. Nov. 11 - Not on schedule (Half-Day *Will be an Open Gym Date for students, not a part of tryouts 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm)
Wed. Nov. 12 - 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm
Thurs. Nov. 13 - 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm
📣🏀 GMS Boys Basketball Tryouts This Week! 🏀📣
Let’s see who’s ready to hit the court! 💪🔥
🗓 Mon. Nov 10
⏰ 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm
🗓 Tues. Nov 11
⚠️ Not an official tryout day
✅ Open Gym for students
⏰ 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm
🗓 Wed. Nov 12
⏰ 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm
🗓 Thurs. Nov 13
⏰ 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm
Let’s go, Bulldogs! 🐾🔥🏀
Let’s see who’s ready to hit the court! 💪🔥
🗓 Mon. Nov 10
⏰ 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm
🗓 Tues. Nov 11
⚠️ Not an official tryout day
✅ Open Gym for students
⏰ 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm
🗓 Wed. Nov 12
⏰ 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm
🗓 Thurs. Nov 13
⏰ 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm
Let’s go, Bulldogs! 🐾🔥🏀
Message from Mr. Barron:
This Saturday the boys and girls cross country teams raced with this past weekend at Newberry for the State Qualifier.
Teams that placed in the Top 8 advanced to the State Championship.
Both our girls and boys finished 9th in their races and came up just short of qualifying.
We are still VERY proud of our season and the development shown.
We wish them well the rest of their school year in their athletics and academics."
Congratulations on all of the accomplishments this season.
This Saturday the boys and girls cross country teams raced with this past weekend at Newberry for the State Qualifier.
Teams that placed in the Top 8 advanced to the State Championship.
Both our girls and boys finished 9th in their races and came up just short of qualifying.
We are still VERY proud of our season and the development shown.
We wish them well the rest of their school year in their athletics and academics."
Congratulations on all of the accomplishments this season.
🍧❄️ Kona Ice is coming! ❄️🍧
📅 Date: November 12, 2025
Hey parents! 🙋🏽♀️ Please make sure your child brings money 💵 for Kona Ice.
The front office will not accept any payments on the day of.
📅 Date: November 12, 2025
Hey parents! 🙋🏽♀️ Please make sure your child brings money 💵 for Kona Ice.
The front office will not accept any payments on the day of.
🎉🏀 Congratulations to the Georgetown Middle School Girls Basketball Team! 🏀🎉
We’re proud to announce our 2025-2026 Girls Basketball Roster! These young athletes have shown dedication, teamwork, and Bulldog pride both on and off the court. Let’s cheer them on as they represent Georgetown Middle this season! BIG BLUE YOU KNOW 💪💙💛
🏀 Marasia Allen
🏀 Amiya Brown
🏀 Zoraya Boyd
🏀 Rylynn Duke
🏀 Jayamari Green
🏀 Lashae Greene
🏀 Lila Howard
🏀 Kaeya Kinder
🏀 Jazayah Lambert
🏀 Maggie Pope
🏀 Breanna Scott
🏀 Nashae Spann
🏀 Aubree Vanderhorst
We’re proud to announce our 2025-2026 Girls Basketball Roster! These young athletes have shown dedication, teamwork, and Bulldog pride both on and off the court. Let’s cheer them on as they represent Georgetown Middle this season! BIG BLUE YOU KNOW 💪💙💛
🏀 Marasia Allen
🏀 Amiya Brown
🏀 Zoraya Boyd
🏀 Rylynn Duke
🏀 Jayamari Green
🏀 Lashae Greene
🏀 Lila Howard
🏀 Kaeya Kinder
🏀 Jazayah Lambert
🏀 Maggie Pope
🏀 Breanna Scott
🏀 Nashae Spann
🏀 Aubree Vanderhorst
