
From Mr. Barron's Desk:
Yesterday the boys and girls cross country teams participated in a 3-team meet with Myrtle Beach and Carolina Forest. Results are still not available, but we are very proud of our athletes who participated."
Bailee Jordan (7th grade)
Peyton Wilder (7th grade)
Thomas Palafox (8th Grade)
Brantley Gibson (8th Grade)
**As a reminder, there will be no cross-country practice today. As a reminder to athletes, to check their SportsYou for updates.
Yesterday the boys and girls cross country teams participated in a 3-team meet with Myrtle Beach and Carolina Forest. Results are still not available, but we are very proud of our athletes who participated."
Bailee Jordan (7th grade)
Peyton Wilder (7th grade)
Thomas Palafox (8th Grade)
Brantley Gibson (8th Grade)
**As a reminder, there will be no cross-country practice today. As a reminder to athletes, to check their SportsYou for updates.

🎓✨ On Tuesday, our awesome 8th graders at Georgetown Middle had the chance to explore two amazing campuses thanks to the GEAR UP Program 🏫 Coastal Carolina University 📘 and Horry Georgetown Technical College 🛠️🎒
Let’s just say they were captivated 😍 by all the exciting educational possibilities waiting for them after middle and high school 🌟 This is why experiences like these matter because showing students the many career paths out there helps them dream bigger and become successful productive citizens 💡🚀
Yessss 🙌🏽 AMAZING things are happening here at BIG BLUE 💙🐾 and we are just getting started 💪🏽📚
Let’s just say they were captivated 😍 by all the exciting educational possibilities waiting for them after middle and high school 🌟 This is why experiences like these matter because showing students the many career paths out there helps them dream bigger and become successful productive citizens 💡🚀
Yessss 🙌🏽 AMAZING things are happening here at BIG BLUE 💙🐾 and we are just getting started 💪🏽📚

From Coach Barron's Desk :
Yesterday the boys and girls cross country teams traveled to Lake City to participate in a 4-team meet against Lake City, East Clarendon, and South Florence. The girls team took first place!!!
Bailee Jordan (7th grade) ran her best race of the season and finished 1st overall out of 25 female runners. Peyton Wilder (7th grade) finished 7th overall.
Thomas Palafox (8th Grade) paced our 8th grade runners for a solid performance and ran a solid race on the challenging course, and Brantley Gibson (8th Grade) also showed solid gains in the boys' race.
The next race will be today Wednesday (10/1) at Myrtle Beach (Market Commons)."
Yesterday the boys and girls cross country teams traveled to Lake City to participate in a 4-team meet against Lake City, East Clarendon, and South Florence. The girls team took first place!!!
Bailee Jordan (7th grade) ran her best race of the season and finished 1st overall out of 25 female runners. Peyton Wilder (7th grade) finished 7th overall.
Thomas Palafox (8th Grade) paced our 8th grade runners for a solid performance and ran a solid race on the challenging course, and Brantley Gibson (8th Grade) also showed solid gains in the boys' race.
The next race will be today Wednesday (10/1) at Myrtle Beach (Market Commons)."

From Mr. Bailey's Desk :
🎶🍪 Georgetown Middle Bulldogs Band Cookie Dough Sale! 🍪🎶
The GMS Bulldogs Band is raising funds, and we need your support! 🐾🎺🥁
🗓️ Sale Dates: October 3 – November 13
💻 Order Online: Easy, fast, and secure!
📦 Shipping: Send directly to your home or ship anywhere nationwide—perfect for family and friends!
Every purchase helps our Bulldog musicians grow, learn, and keep the music strong at Georgetown Middle School.
Thank you for supporting the Bulldog Band! ❤️
👉 Ordering link will be posted October 3rd—stay tuned!
🎶🍪 Georgetown Middle Bulldogs Band Cookie Dough Sale! 🍪🎶
The GMS Bulldogs Band is raising funds, and we need your support! 🐾🎺🥁
🗓️ Sale Dates: October 3 – November 13
💻 Order Online: Easy, fast, and secure!
📦 Shipping: Send directly to your home or ship anywhere nationwide—perfect for family and friends!
Every purchase helps our Bulldog musicians grow, learn, and keep the music strong at Georgetown Middle School.
Thank you for supporting the Bulldog Band! ❤️
👉 Ordering link will be posted October 3rd—stay tuned!

From Coach Barron's Desk:
Track & Field conditioning will take place beginning on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
For students in grades 7 - 12 only with a current 2025 - 2026 physical packet.
Meet at the GHS track (3:45 pm - 5:15 pm).
Athletic attire (No jeans or Crocs)
Track & Field conditioning will take place beginning on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
For students in grades 7 - 12 only with a current 2025 - 2026 physical packet.
Meet at the GHS track (3:45 pm - 5:15 pm).
Athletic attire (No jeans or Crocs)

🌊🛶 6th Grade Kayaking Update! 🛶🌊
We have new dates for our kayaking trips this week, and we are so excited to get our students out on the water! Here’s the updated schedule:
➡️ Wednesday 10/1 – 1st block classes of Mrs. Lambert, Ms. Weissmeier, Mrs. Player, and Mrs. Perritt
➡️ Thursday 10/2 – 1st block classes of Mrs. Duncan, Mrs. Smith, and Mr. Johnson
➡️ Friday 10/3 – 1st block classes of Mrs. Hucks, Mrs. Harris, and Mrs. Baldwin
Thank you for your patience with the weather changes—our students are going to have a wonderful time exploring and learning outdoors. We can’t wait to see all the smiles! 💙
We have new dates for our kayaking trips this week, and we are so excited to get our students out on the water! Here’s the updated schedule:
➡️ Wednesday 10/1 – 1st block classes of Mrs. Lambert, Ms. Weissmeier, Mrs. Player, and Mrs. Perritt
➡️ Thursday 10/2 – 1st block classes of Mrs. Duncan, Mrs. Smith, and Mr. Johnson
➡️ Friday 10/3 – 1st block classes of Mrs. Hucks, Mrs. Harris, and Mrs. Baldwin
Thank you for your patience with the weather changes—our students are going to have a wonderful time exploring and learning outdoors. We can’t wait to see all the smiles! 💙

📢 Georgetown Middle School Reminder 📢
We will be out of school from October 6th through October 10th, 2025! 🍂✨
Classes will resume on Monday, October 13, 2025. 📚
Take this time to relax, make memories, have fun, and spend quality time with the people you love most. ❤️👨👩👧👦 Whether it's exploring something new, enjoying a cozy day at home, or just laughing together... make it count! 🌟
We will be out of school from October 6th through October 10th, 2025! 🍂✨
Classes will resume on Monday, October 13, 2025. 📚
Take this time to relax, make memories, have fun, and spend quality time with the people you love most. ❤️👨👩👧👦 Whether it's exploring something new, enjoying a cozy day at home, or just laughing together... make it count! 🌟


6th Grade Field Trip Update for Sept 30, 2025
Mrs. Harris & Ms. Huck’s 1st block won’t be heading out kayaking.
We’re working with Coastal Expeditions to find a new date, and we’ll keep an eye on the forecast for the rest of the week.
From Mrs. Duncan's Desk
Mrs. Harris & Ms. Huck’s 1st block won’t be heading out kayaking.
We’re working with Coastal Expeditions to find a new date, and we’ll keep an eye on the forecast for the rest of the week.
From Mrs. Duncan's Desk

Hey 6th grade families! 🌊🛶
Because of tomorrow’s weather, Mrs. Duncan & Ms. Lambert’s 1st block won’t be heading out kayaking. We’re working with Coastal Expeditions to find a new date, and we’ll keep an eye on the forecast for the rest of the week.
No worries — our kiddos WILL still get to go, just a little later! 💙 We’ll update you as soon as we have the new plan.
— From Mrs. Duncan

From Mr. Barron's Desk:
Happy Friday !!!!
Our GCSD Teacher Forum (a collection of the 25-26 TOYs) is hosting a fundraiser/community event.
"Relay for Education" will take place on Saturday, November 8, 2025. This event has a theme similar to Relay for Life, where GCSD employees, families, and students all come together. We would like for families and the community to get involved. Each school will have time to showcase good things happening/accomplishments, and students are welcome to walk along with their school team. Let's do our part to help make this a great event!
Happy Friday !!!!
Our GCSD Teacher Forum (a collection of the 25-26 TOYs) is hosting a fundraiser/community event.
"Relay for Education" will take place on Saturday, November 8, 2025. This event has a theme similar to Relay for Life, where GCSD employees, families, and students all come together. We would like for families and the community to get involved. Each school will have time to showcase good things happening/accomplishments, and students are welcome to walk along with their school team. Let's do our part to help make this a great event!



📚📚📚 Books, books, and MORE books… on top of books! 🤩✨
A brand new order just arrived in the Media Center, and our very own Mrs. Cox is on CLOUD NINE ☁️🎉 with excitement! There’s nothing like the smell of fresh pages and the thrill of new stories waiting to be explored! 📦📖💫
Get ready, readers… your next favorite book might be on these shelves! 👀📚❤️
A brand new order just arrived in the Media Center, and our very own Mrs. Cox is on CLOUD NINE ☁️🎉 with excitement! There’s nothing like the smell of fresh pages and the thrill of new stories waiting to be explored! 📦📖💫
Get ready, readers… your next favorite book might be on these shelves! 👀📚❤️

📚😂 Media Center Madness Alert! 😂📚
Our amazing media center clerks are hard at work helping their media specialists and librarians with the brand new book orders that just arrived! 📦✨ The shelves are filling up fast and the excitement is REAL! 🤩📖
If you’re sorting through stacks and stacks of books… just send us a video and blink twice if you need help! 👀🎥 We’re on the way, Mrs. Wilson! 🏃♀️💨💪
Our amazing media center clerks are hard at work helping their media specialists and librarians with the brand new book orders that just arrived! 📦✨ The shelves are filling up fast and the excitement is REAL! 🤩📖
If you’re sorting through stacks and stacks of books… just send us a video and blink twice if you need help! 👀🎥 We’re on the way, Mrs. Wilson! 🏃♀️💨💪

🙌✨ What an inspiring morning at GMS! ✨🙌
Our FCA students gathered together to Pray at the Pole this morning, and it was truly a beautiful sight 💙🙏 Seeing so many students come together in faith and unity is powerful. Their support, participation, and courage to stand together is something worth celebrating! 🌟🙌
Our FCA students gathered together to Pray at the Pole this morning, and it was truly a beautiful sight 💙🙏 Seeing so many students come together in faith and unity is powerful. Their support, participation, and courage to stand together is something worth celebrating! 🌟🙌

Note From Mr. Barron's Desk:
Yesterday the boys and girls cross country teams hosted a 4-team meet against Andrews, Hannah Pamplico, and Johnsonville. Both teams finished 1st overall, with the girls taking all Top 5 spots for a team score of a perfect 15.
Peyton Wilder (7th grade) finished 2nd overall and medaled in her 2nd consecutive race. Peyton finished with a time of (25:30). Bailee Jordan (7th grade) finished 3rd overall out of 18 runners and also took home a medal with a time of 25:39. For the boys, Thomas Palafox (8th Grade) and Brantley Gibson (8th Grade) continued to compete well against good competition.
The next race will be next Tuesday at Lake City."
Thank you.
Yesterday the boys and girls cross country teams hosted a 4-team meet against Andrews, Hannah Pamplico, and Johnsonville. Both teams finished 1st overall, with the girls taking all Top 5 spots for a team score of a perfect 15.
Peyton Wilder (7th grade) finished 2nd overall and medaled in her 2nd consecutive race. Peyton finished with a time of (25:30). Bailee Jordan (7th grade) finished 3rd overall out of 18 runners and also took home a medal with a time of 25:39. For the boys, Thomas Palafox (8th Grade) and Brantley Gibson (8th Grade) continued to compete well against good competition.
The next race will be next Tuesday at Lake City."
Thank you.


📚 GMS Retake & Retesting Policy
Georgetown Middle School offers students the chance to correct mistakes or retake certain tests, quizzes, and assignments to improve learning and grades. Students must follow specific guidelines, including deadlines and requesting retakes within 3 school days.
For full details, visit the Parent Information tab on the GMS website. Click the Link for more details.
https://www.gcsd.k12.sc.us/o/gms/documents/parent-info/466736
Georgetown Middle School offers students the chance to correct mistakes or retake certain tests, quizzes, and assignments to improve learning and grades. Students must follow specific guidelines, including deadlines and requesting retakes within 3 school days.
For full details, visit the Parent Information tab on the GMS website. Click the Link for more details.
https://www.gcsd.k12.sc.us/o/gms/documents/parent-info/466736



GMS is Gearing Up for a FREE Gear Up Field Trip for our 8th grade students! A field trip form was sent out on, September 16, 2025. Forms must be signed and returned by September 24, 2025. Don't miss out! Deadline is tomorrow.

Reminder:
Georgetown Middle School families, GKCU will be at our school on Tuesday, September 24, and on the additional dates listed on the flyer. Pamphlets will be sent home with students, and savings account forms are available upon request. This is a wonderful opportunity to begin teaching your child the importance of financial literacy.
Georgetown Middle School families, GKCU will be at our school on Tuesday, September 24, and on the additional dates listed on the flyer. Pamphlets will be sent home with students, and savings account forms are available upon request. This is a wonderful opportunity to begin teaching your child the importance of financial literacy.



📣 Note From Mr. Barron’s Desk 📝
This past Saturday, our Bulldogs 🐾🏃♂️🏃♀️ hit the ground running at the Pee Dee Classic in Florence! Both the boys and girls teams competed in the JV race and gave it their all 💪🔥
✨ In the girls' race, Peyton Wilder (7th grader pictured in the middle) crossed the finish line in 3rd place overall 🥉 and brought home a medal for the Bulldogs! 🎉👏 Huge shoutout to Peyton and the entire team for representing us so well 🙌💙
🏅🐶 Way to go, Bulldogs!
📍 The next race will be HOME 🏡 this Wednesday, September 24th. Come out and cheer them on loud and proud! 📣💥
This past Saturday, our Bulldogs 🐾🏃♂️🏃♀️ hit the ground running at the Pee Dee Classic in Florence! Both the boys and girls teams competed in the JV race and gave it their all 💪🔥
✨ In the girls' race, Peyton Wilder (7th grader pictured in the middle) crossed the finish line in 3rd place overall 🥉 and brought home a medal for the Bulldogs! 🎉👏 Huge shoutout to Peyton and the entire team for representing us so well 🙌💙
🏅🐶 Way to go, Bulldogs!
📍 The next race will be HOME 🏡 this Wednesday, September 24th. Come out and cheer them on loud and proud! 📣💥


🧢✨ Kidz with Lidz was a HUGE success 🎉 Our 6th graders showed up and showed out, styling and profiling with their coolest hats 😎👏
From classic looks to bold statements, these kids brought the energy and the style 💙🙌
Check them out below ⬇️ We love seeing our students have fun while making memories together! 💯
From classic looks to bold statements, these kids brought the energy and the style 💙🙌
Check them out below ⬇️ We love seeing our students have fun while making memories together! 💯

📸✨ GET READY GMS BULLDOGS! ✨📸
It's almost time to SLAY for Picture Day! 😎💁🏽♀️💇🏽♂️
🗓️ September 19, 2025
📸 Retakes: October 17, 2025
🚫 No green outfits, please... It’s the background color! 💚🚫
So mark those dates 🗓️, get your hair just right 💇🏽♀️, and pull out that fresh fit 👟👔 It’s your time to SHINE! 🌟📷🐾
It's almost time to SLAY for Picture Day! 😎💁🏽♀️💇🏽♂️
🗓️ September 19, 2025
📸 Retakes: October 17, 2025
🚫 No green outfits, please... It’s the background color! 💚🚫
So mark those dates 🗓️, get your hair just right 💇🏽♀️, and pull out that fresh fit 👟👔 It’s your time to SHINE! 🌟📷🐾