🎓 BIG BLUE DOING IT BIG AS USUAL! 💙✨
Our 8th Grade GEAR UP Information Dinner & College Application Competition was a big success!
Our 8th graders did an amazing job and celebrated all the hard work they’ve put into this project. Families were so proud of their students, and the room was filled with excitement, smiles, and school spirit.
🙌 We had a great turnout, everyone was involved, and the night truly showed just how bright our students’ futures are. BIG BLUE showed up and showed out—just like always! 🎓✨
More Pictures to come...
Our 8th Grade GEAR UP Information Dinner & College Application Competition was a big success!
Our 8th graders did an amazing job and celebrated all the hard work they’ve put into this project. Families were so proud of their students, and the room was filled with excitement, smiles, and school spirit.
🙌 We had a great turnout, everyone was involved, and the night truly showed just how bright our students’ futures are. BIG BLUE showed up and showed out—just like always! 🎓✨
More Pictures to come...
✨ Our December 4, 2025 Winter Wonderland Event Was a Huge Success! ✨
Georgetown Middle School truly transformed into a magical Winter Wonderland during our Curriculum Night & Title I Event. Families packed the building for a fun and engaging Math and Science Family Night filled with learning and holiday cheer.
🎶 Entertainment Highlights
The GMS Chorus shined at 6:00 PM
The GMS Band delivered an amazing performance at 6:30 PM
Students and families enjoyed building gingerbread houses, while Santa’s Workshop—hosted by our Special Abilities Department—brought smiles to everyone who stopped by.
Our holiday market was a hit, featuring:
💫 Keychains • 🎄 Ornaments • 🏠 Christmas decor • 💎 Jewelry • 🧴 Body scrubs
—all priced between $1 and $5! Check out their pictures below.
Stay tuned for Pictures and clips.
❤️ The turnout was incredible, the energy was joyful, and the community spirit was stronger than ever. This Winter Wonderland was truly one of our best events yet!
Georgetown Middle School truly transformed into a magical Winter Wonderland during our Curriculum Night & Title I Event. Families packed the building for a fun and engaging Math and Science Family Night filled with learning and holiday cheer.
🎶 Entertainment Highlights
The GMS Chorus shined at 6:00 PM
The GMS Band delivered an amazing performance at 6:30 PM
Students and families enjoyed building gingerbread houses, while Santa’s Workshop—hosted by our Special Abilities Department—brought smiles to everyone who stopped by.
Our holiday market was a hit, featuring:
💫 Keychains • 🎄 Ornaments • 🏠 Christmas decor • 💎 Jewelry • 🧴 Body scrubs
—all priced between $1 and $5! Check out their pictures below.
Stay tuned for Pictures and clips.
❤️ The turnout was incredible, the energy was joyful, and the community spirit was stronger than ever. This Winter Wonderland was truly one of our best events yet!
🎉🎳 Before Thanksgiving Break Fun Alert 🎳🎉
Coach Carlson and Coach Russell took some of our awesome 6th graders on a bowling trip… and let me tell you, the lanes will never be the same again.
Strikes were made
Gutters were hit
And memories were definitely created
Way to go 6th grade… y'all kept the balls rolling! 💙🎳🦃
Coach Carlson and Coach Russell took some of our awesome 6th graders on a bowling trip… and let me tell you, the lanes will never be the same again.
Strikes were made
Gutters were hit
And memories were definitely created
Way to go 6th grade… y'all kept the balls rolling! 💙🎳🦃
From Mr. Bailey :
A huge congratulations to our 7th and 8th Grade Band students on a fantastic Winter Concert! Your hard work, dedication, and musicianship shined on stage tonight, and I couldn’t be more proud of the growth you’ve shown this semester. You are truly holding close to our standards and setting the bar higher!
To our amazing parents and families—thank you for your unwavering support of music education at GMS. Your encouragement, flexibility, and enthusiasm make all the difference for our students and our program.
Here’s to a strong finish to 2025 and excellence to come in the new year!
- Mr. Bailey
A huge congratulations to our 7th and 8th Grade Band students on a fantastic Winter Concert! Your hard work, dedication, and musicianship shined on stage tonight, and I couldn’t be more proud of the growth you’ve shown this semester. You are truly holding close to our standards and setting the bar higher!
To our amazing parents and families—thank you for your unwavering support of music education at GMS. Your encouragement, flexibility, and enthusiasm make all the difference for our students and our program.
Here’s to a strong finish to 2025 and excellence to come in the new year!
- Mr. Bailey
🎉💉 BIG BLUE CREW… help me give a HUGE shout out to our
NEW Nurse, Michelle Nesmith! 💙👩🏽⚕️
Welcome to Georgetown Middle School! We are SO excited to have you join our GMS family!
Now y’all know our middle schoolers keep a nurse BUSY! 🤣
So here’s a little nurse joke just for you:
Why did the school nurse bring a red pen to work?
👉🏽 In case she needed to draw blood! 😆🩸
We appreciate you already, and we know you’re going to be AMAZING!
💙🏫✨
WELCOME TO GEORGETOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL, NURSE NESMITH! 🎉💉💙
NEW Nurse, Michelle Nesmith! 💙👩🏽⚕️
Welcome to Georgetown Middle School! We are SO excited to have you join our GMS family!
Now y’all know our middle schoolers keep a nurse BUSY! 🤣
So here’s a little nurse joke just for you:
Why did the school nurse bring a red pen to work?
👉🏽 In case she needed to draw blood! 😆🩸
We appreciate you already, and we know you’re going to be AMAZING!
💙🏫✨
WELCOME TO GEORGETOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL, NURSE NESMITH! 🎉💉💙
LETS GOOOOOOOOO BULLDOGS!!!!
Note From Mr. Barron's Desk:
The boys' basketball team traveled to Waccamaw last night for their first Conference (County) game. We were victorious 35-21.
Game ball went to Zayvion Campbell (7th Grade) for his outstanding defense and energy off the bench.
Congratulations to the team for going 2-0 this week, and thank you to all the teachers and staff who came out to support.
Note From Mr. Barron's Desk:
The boys' basketball team traveled to Waccamaw last night for their first Conference (County) game. We were victorious 35-21.
Game ball went to Zayvion Campbell (7th Grade) for his outstanding defense and energy off the bench.
Congratulations to the team for going 2-0 this week, and thank you to all the teachers and staff who came out to support.
💙🐾 GMS Girls B-Team BULLDOGS DID THAT!!! 🐾💙🏀
Last night’s game had everybody on the edge of their seats 😱🔥
The Girls Basketball Team didn’t have just one… but TWO nail-biting overtimes against the Waccamaw Middle School Warriors…and still came out on TOP with a final score of 18–14! 🙌💥
Talk about heart, hustle, and pure determination! These girls refused to give up and fought until the final whistle! 👏🔥
Their first game against Lake City was tough, ending in a loss… but best believe the comeback was REAL because your Lady Bulldogs are now sitting at 1–1 and READY for more! 💪🏽🐾
BIG BLUE YOU KNOW!!! 💙🤞🏽🏀
Last night’s game had everybody on the edge of their seats 😱🔥
The Girls Basketball Team didn’t have just one… but TWO nail-biting overtimes against the Waccamaw Middle School Warriors…and still came out on TOP with a final score of 18–14! 🙌💥
Talk about heart, hustle, and pure determination! These girls refused to give up and fought until the final whistle! 👏🔥
Their first game against Lake City was tough, ending in a loss… but best believe the comeback was REAL because your Lady Bulldogs are now sitting at 1–1 and READY for more! 💪🏽🐾
BIG BLUE YOU KNOW!!! 💙🤞🏽🏀
🎉 GMS HOLIDAY SPIRIT DAYS ARE HERE 🎉
Get ready to SLAY the holidays the BIG BLUE way 💙❄️
Here’s the lineup and don’t miss a day 👀👇
📅 Dec. 4 - Holiday Movie Shirt Day 🎬🍿
📅 Dec. 5 - Flannel Friday 🪵🧣
📅 Dec. 8 - Holiday Head Gear 🎄🤶🎅
📅 Dec. 9 - Tinsel Tuesday ✨💫
📅 Dec. 10 - Dress Like a Candy Cane ❤️🤍 (Red and White)
📅 Dec. 11 - Wear Red and Green ❤️💚
📅 Dec. 12 - Dress Like Frosty ⛄❄️ (Wear White)
📅 Dec. 16 - Ugly Sweater Day 😂🎄
📅 Dec. 17 - Grinch Day 💚
📅 Dec. 19 - Pajama Day 😴🛌🎁
Let’s make December fun, festive, and full of school spirit
Drop a ❄️ if you’re joining in 💙✨
Get ready to SLAY the holidays the BIG BLUE way 💙❄️
Here’s the lineup and don’t miss a day 👀👇
📅 Dec. 4 - Holiday Movie Shirt Day 🎬🍿
📅 Dec. 5 - Flannel Friday 🪵🧣
📅 Dec. 8 - Holiday Head Gear 🎄🤶🎅
📅 Dec. 9 - Tinsel Tuesday ✨💫
📅 Dec. 10 - Dress Like a Candy Cane ❤️🤍 (Red and White)
📅 Dec. 11 - Wear Red and Green ❤️💚
📅 Dec. 12 - Dress Like Frosty ⛄❄️ (Wear White)
📅 Dec. 16 - Ugly Sweater Day 😂🎄
📅 Dec. 17 - Grinch Day 💚
📅 Dec. 19 - Pajama Day 😴🛌🎁
Let’s make December fun, festive, and full of school spirit
Drop a ❄️ if you’re joining in 💙✨
🚨 BIG NEWS BULLDOG FAMILY! 🚨
The Food Canned Drive was an OVER-THE-TOP SUCCESS, and we could not be more proud! 🥫💙🔥
A picture of how it started and how it ended.
Ms. Owens and her students SHOWED OUT and truly put their hearts into this project. The teamwork, the energy, the dedication… chef’s kiss (literally) 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
A HUGE Bulldog Shout Out to Mrs. Duncan and Mrs. Crabtree’s classes for doing it BIG and leading the way as our TOP contributing classes! 💪🏾🐾💙
And let’s give a special round of applause to the TOP 3 student contributors who went above and beyond:
✨ Chloe Lance
✨ Rachel Stuckey
✨ LeLani Powell
With a total of 2037 items!!!
Y’all showed what it truly means to step up and help others in a BIG way. The kindness and participation from our students made a REAL difference. 💙🌎
Thank you to everyone who donated, supported, and encouraged — together we make BIG things happen at GMS! 🐾🔥
The Food Canned Drive was an OVER-THE-TOP SUCCESS, and we could not be more proud! 🥫💙🔥
A picture of how it started and how it ended.
Ms. Owens and her students SHOWED OUT and truly put their hearts into this project. The teamwork, the energy, the dedication… chef’s kiss (literally) 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
A HUGE Bulldog Shout Out to Mrs. Duncan and Mrs. Crabtree’s classes for doing it BIG and leading the way as our TOP contributing classes! 💪🏾🐾💙
And let’s give a special round of applause to the TOP 3 student contributors who went above and beyond:
✨ Chloe Lance
✨ Rachel Stuckey
✨ LeLani Powell
With a total of 2037 items!!!
Y’all showed what it truly means to step up and help others in a BIG way. The kindness and participation from our students made a REAL difference. 💙🌎
Thank you to everyone who donated, supported, and encouraged — together we make BIG things happen at GMS! 🐾🔥
🏀🎉 Game Day Alert Bulldogs 🎉🏀
Welcome back from the break yall! I hope everyone is having a great Monday because tonight we kick off the first B Team basketball game of the 2025 2026 season!
🐾 Lake City vs Bulldogs 🐾
📍 652 N Matthews Rd, Lake City, SC
Girls hit the court at 5:30 PM
Boys will ball out right after! 🏀🔥
Let’s show up and support our Bulldogs as they unleash the DOG this season! 💙🐶💪
Pack the gym, bring the energy, and let’s start this season off BIG! 🎉👏🏽🏀
Welcome back from the break yall! I hope everyone is having a great Monday because tonight we kick off the first B Team basketball game of the 2025 2026 season!
🐾 Lake City vs Bulldogs 🐾
📍 652 N Matthews Rd, Lake City, SC
Girls hit the court at 5:30 PM
Boys will ball out right after! 🏀🔥
Let’s show up and support our Bulldogs as they unleash the DOG this season! 💙🐶💪
Pack the gym, bring the energy, and let’s start this season off BIG! 🎉👏🏽🏀
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! 💙💫