💙📚 BIG BLUE IS CELEBRATING BIG WINS 📚💙
Please join us in congratulating Jenny Cox on receiving Program of the Year from the South Carolina Association of School Librarians. 🎉🏆
This recognition speaks volumes about your creativity, leadership, and dedication to making the media center a place where students thrive. Your hard work, innovation, and passion for literacy continue to impact our school in powerful ways.
We are beyond proud of you. BIG BLUE excellence is shining bright. 💙✨
Please join us in congratulating Jenny Cox on receiving Program of the Year from the South Carolina Association of School Librarians. 🎉🏆
This recognition speaks volumes about your creativity, leadership, and dedication to making the media center a place where students thrive. Your hard work, innovation, and passion for literacy continue to impact our school in powerful ways.
We are beyond proud of you. BIG BLUE excellence is shining bright. 💙✨
📚💙 STORY TIME AT BIG BLUE 💙📚
Okayyyy listen… it is time to tell the story after holding this in for seven whole days. Whew.
So boom. Mrs. Jenny Cox tells me she is presenting a certificate to Mrs. Carolyn Wilson from the South Carolina Association of School Librarians because Mrs. Wilson won Paraprofessional of the Year. We are already excited, right? Stay with me. 👀
Then on Thursday Ms. White pulls me to the side and says, “Girl… not only did Mrs. Wilson win, but Mrs. Jenny Cox won Program of the Year with the South Carolina Association of School Librarians too.”
At this point we are all in complete secret mode. We have been in full blown hush hush operation trying not to spill the beans. We even had the family and loved ones in on it. The pressure was real. 😂
Now here is the twist. Mrs. Jenny Cox knew Mrs. Wilson was getting an award. Mrs. Wilson knew nothing. But Mrs. Jenny Cox had absolutely no idea she was getting honored too. They both found out at the exact same time. The reactions were priceless.
Babyyyy we are in full celebration mode over here at BIG BLUE. When we say we are promoting amazing things, we mean it. Excellence lives here and it shows. 💙✨
BIG BLUE you already know.
Okayyyy listen… it is time to tell the story after holding this in for seven whole days. Whew.
So boom. Mrs. Jenny Cox tells me she is presenting a certificate to Mrs. Carolyn Wilson from the South Carolina Association of School Librarians because Mrs. Wilson won Paraprofessional of the Year. We are already excited, right? Stay with me. 👀
Then on Thursday Ms. White pulls me to the side and says, “Girl… not only did Mrs. Wilson win, but Mrs. Jenny Cox won Program of the Year with the South Carolina Association of School Librarians too.”
At this point we are all in complete secret mode. We have been in full blown hush hush operation trying not to spill the beans. We even had the family and loved ones in on it. The pressure was real. 😂
Now here is the twist. Mrs. Jenny Cox knew Mrs. Wilson was getting an award. Mrs. Wilson knew nothing. But Mrs. Jenny Cox had absolutely no idea she was getting honored too. They both found out at the exact same time. The reactions were priceless.
Babyyyy we are in full celebration mode over here at BIG BLUE. When we say we are promoting amazing things, we mean it. Excellence lives here and it shows. 💙✨
BIG BLUE you already know.
💙💛 BIG BLUE IS DOING BIG THINGS 💛💙
We proudly honored our Students of the Month, Teacher of the Month, and Staff of the Month for January 2026. Excellence lives right here at BIG BLUE and it shows every single day. 🌟
🎉 Students of the Month:
✨ Chloe Nichols
✨ Sebastion Johnson
✨ Kendell Graves
✨ Nashea Spann
✨ Theotis Davis
✨ Mary Adalynn Mezzatesta
✨ Ava Bruinooge
✨ Caitlin Fell
🍎 Teacher of the Month:
👏 Coach Jean Russell
🌟 Staff of the Month:
💙 Ms. Ciara Owens
We are so proud of each of you for your hard work, leadership, and dedication. Keep shining and representing BIG BLUE the right way. BBBIIIGGG BLLLUUUEEE YOU KNOWWWW 💙🔥
We proudly honored our Students of the Month, Teacher of the Month, and Staff of the Month for January 2026. Excellence lives right here at BIG BLUE and it shows every single day. 🌟
🎉 Students of the Month:
✨ Chloe Nichols
✨ Sebastion Johnson
✨ Kendell Graves
✨ Nashea Spann
✨ Theotis Davis
✨ Mary Adalynn Mezzatesta
✨ Ava Bruinooge
✨ Caitlin Fell
🍎 Teacher of the Month:
👏 Coach Jean Russell
🌟 Staff of the Month:
💙 Ms. Ciara Owens
We are so proud of each of you for your hard work, leadership, and dedication. Keep shining and representing BIG BLUE the right way. BBBIIIGGG BLLLUUUEEE YOU KNOWWWW 💙🔥
☃️❄️ BIG BLUE SNOW DAY FUN ❄️☃️
Yesterday we wrapped up our Annual Snowman Contest, led by none other than Mr. Britton! Ever since the snow started falling in our area, the creativity has been on another level.
🏆 A HUGE congratulations to our winner, Josie George! She was presented with a certificate and a $20 gift card for her amazing snowman creation.
Let’s give it up for Josie George! 👏👏👏
Y’all already know at BIG BLUE we turn even the snow into a celebration! 💙❄️
Yesterday we wrapped up our Annual Snowman Contest, led by none other than Mr. Britton! Ever since the snow started falling in our area, the creativity has been on another level.
🏆 A HUGE congratulations to our winner, Josie George! She was presented with a certificate and a $20 gift card for her amazing snowman creation.
Let’s give it up for Josie George! 👏👏👏
Y’all already know at BIG BLUE we turn even the snow into a celebration! 💙❄️
Georgetown Middle School readers 📣💙
I KNOW you guys have been waiting on this post…
Friday night was once again ONE FOR THE BOOKS 📖🔥
GMS showed up and showed OUT, proving why we are the BIGGEST and the LARGEST 💪💙
BIG BLUE did it again with the fits 👟✨ the swag 😎 the vibes 🎶 and the dance moves 💃🕺
Nothing but good energy all night long 🙌
Here are some collective pics showing how our night went up a level ⬆️📸
And let the record show… nobody spiked the punch 😂🥤 we just KNOW how to have a good time
If you snapped some pics from Friday night, drop them in the comments 👇👇
Let’s relive it together 💙🔥
I KNOW you guys have been waiting on this post…
Friday night was once again ONE FOR THE BOOKS 📖🔥
GMS showed up and showed OUT, proving why we are the BIGGEST and the LARGEST 💪💙
BIG BLUE did it again with the fits 👟✨ the swag 😎 the vibes 🎶 and the dance moves 💃🕺
Nothing but good energy all night long 🙌
Here are some collective pics showing how our night went up a level ⬆️📸
And let the record show… nobody spiked the punch 😂🥤 we just KNOW how to have a good time
If you snapped some pics from Friday night, drop them in the comments 👇👇
Let’s relive it together 💙🔥
📚🎉 Please join us in giving a BIG BLUE welcome 🎉📚
Welcome Ms. Shelby Ballad to our 6th Grade Team as our newest English Teacher 💙🐾
She’s ready to help our students master nouns verbs and commas and yes she definitely knows the difference between your and you’re 😄✏️
Run on sentences beware because Ms. Ballad is here
We are excited to have you join the BIG BLUE family and can’t wait to see the amazing impact you’ll make in the classroom
Welcome aboard Ms. Ballad 📖✨
Welcome Ms. Shelby Ballad to our 6th Grade Team as our newest English Teacher 💙🐾
She’s ready to help our students master nouns verbs and commas and yes she definitely knows the difference between your and you’re 😄✏️
Run on sentences beware because Ms. Ballad is here
We are excited to have you join the BIG BLUE family and can’t wait to see the amazing impact you’ll make in the classroom
Welcome aboard Ms. Ballad 📖✨
😂🎭 MASQUERADE BALL VIBES LOADING… 🎭😂
Officer Cumbee is SO excited about the Masquerade Ball that he decided to design his own mask 🤩✨
Let’s just say… creativity was in FULL effect 😎
From 6 pm - 8 pm @ the GYM
🤫(whispers he may have cut his finger in the process… but don’t tell him I told y’all. Ask Nurse Nesmith about the bandage) 👀😂
The excitement is REAL, and the countdown is ON 🎶🎭
Y’all already know… BIG BLUE is about to show OUT 💙🐾
Stay tuned because this Masquerade Ball is going to be one for the books 🔥🎉
Officer Cumbee is SO excited about the Masquerade Ball that he decided to design his own mask 🤩✨
Let’s just say… creativity was in FULL effect 😎
From 6 pm - 8 pm @ the GYM
🤫(whispers he may have cut his finger in the process… but don’t tell him I told y’all. Ask Nurse Nesmith about the bandage) 👀😂
The excitement is REAL, and the countdown is ON 🎶🎭
Y’all already know… BIG BLUE is about to show OUT 💙🐾
Stay tuned because this Masquerade Ball is going to be one for the books 🔥🎉
Okay… before I post this, just know it’s a little weird making a post about myself 😅
But let’s just say it together…
BBBIIIIGGGGG
BLLLUUUEEE
YYOOOUUUU
KNOOWWWWWW 💙🐾
Everything I do at GMS is real and comes from the heart. I truly care about our students like they are my own, and if I can support them in a positive way, I will always do my best to do so.
That’s all I’m gonna say
Thank you to my peers for choosing me again as Staff of the Year 2026–2027. This means more than you know.
Love always,
Mrs. Muryel Sumpter 💙✨
But let’s just say it together…
BBBIIIIGGGGG
BLLLUUUEEE
YYOOOUUUU
KNOOWWWWWW 💙🐾
Everything I do at GMS is real and comes from the heart. I truly care about our students like they are my own, and if I can support them in a positive way, I will always do my best to do so.
That’s all I’m gonna say
Thank you to my peers for choosing me again as Staff of the Year 2026–2027. This means more than you know.
Love always,
Mrs. Muryel Sumpter 💙✨
🎉🏆 CONGRATULATIONS to our Teacher of the Year 2026–2027 🏆🎉
None other than Mr. Eric Baril 👏💙
Seriously, at BIG BLUE, you have to be in it to WIN, and Mr. Baril proves that every single day. He shows up, shows out, and gives his all no matter the role.
Not only is he an outstanding STEM Teacher, he is also a Coach, a Bus Driver, and a true team player.
Talk about a TRIPLE threat 🔥🚍📚
This recognition is well deserved. Thank you for your dedication, leadership, and commitment to our students and school community.
BIG BLUE vibes at their BEST 💙🐾👏
None other than Mr. Eric Baril 👏💙
Seriously, at BIG BLUE, you have to be in it to WIN, and Mr. Baril proves that every single day. He shows up, shows out, and gives his all no matter the role.
Not only is he an outstanding STEM Teacher, he is also a Coach, a Bus Driver, and a true team player.
Talk about a TRIPLE threat 🔥🚍📚
This recognition is well deserved. Thank you for your dedication, leadership, and commitment to our students and school community.
BIG BLUE vibes at their BEST 💙🐾👏
Yearbooks are now on sale through February 25th. You can purchase a yearbook starting at $50. You can purchase them online via the QR code or via Jostens with this link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1042688/Georgetown-Middle-School/2026-Yearbook/2025081904282930788/CATALOG_SHOP
Jostens has now made it even easier with payment methods and payment plans! You can now pay with card, Apple Pay, Afterpay, Cash App, PayPal, and Venmo!
You don't want to miss out on the memories we have made this school year, because we do it big here at Georgetown Middle School. Secure your copy today because these yearbooks are going FAST. Once they are gone, they're gone!
If you have any questions or need help ordering a yearbook, you can reach out to Ms. Weissmeier (eweissmeier@gcsd.k12.sc.us)
Jostens has now made it even easier with payment methods and payment plans! You can now pay with card, Apple Pay, Afterpay, Cash App, PayPal, and Venmo!
You don't want to miss out on the memories we have made this school year, because we do it big here at Georgetown Middle School. Secure your copy today because these yearbooks are going FAST. Once they are gone, they're gone!
If you have any questions or need help ordering a yearbook, you can reach out to Ms. Weissmeier (eweissmeier@gcsd.k12.sc.us)
Our girls AND boys will play next Wednesday (Feb. 11th) for the Championship as the #1 seed.
The games will be at Andrews High School.
The games will be at Andrews High School.
💙🚗✨ HUGE THANK YOU & SHOUT OUT! ✨🚗💙
A huge shout-out to Tidelands Ford for showing our teachers so much love with the Teachers Appreciation Oil Changes. We truly appreciate your generosity and support for our educators.
Special thank you to Kelli Katherine for introducing and sponsoring this amazing opportunity for our school.
Y’all already know the VIBES 💙 BIG BLUE at its best!!! 💪🔥
A huge shout-out to Tidelands Ford for showing our teachers so much love with the Teachers Appreciation Oil Changes. We truly appreciate your generosity and support for our educators.
Special thank you to Kelli Katherine for introducing and sponsoring this amazing opportunity for our school.
Y’all already know the VIBES 💙 BIG BLUE at its best!!! 💪🔥
🌧️❄️ We may have missed a couple of days because of the weather…
but at BIG BLUE 💙 this is what we do — we still celebrate our counselors! 🎉👏
📅 February 2 – February 7
National School Counseling Week might look a little different this year, but the love and appreciation stayed the same 💙✨. We proudly celebrate our amazing counselors who show up, support, and amplify student success every single day 📚💫.
Shout-out to our BIG BLUE counseling team 🏫💙
🌟 Ms. Selph
🌟 Ms. Nettles
🌟 Mr. Cox
🌟 Mrs. Bourne
🌟 Mr. Andy
Rain, cold, or shine ☔❄️☀️ we appreciate you today and always!
but at BIG BLUE 💙 this is what we do — we still celebrate our counselors! 🎉👏
📅 February 2 – February 7
National School Counseling Week might look a little different this year, but the love and appreciation stayed the same 💙✨. We proudly celebrate our amazing counselors who show up, support, and amplify student success every single day 📚💫.
Shout-out to our BIG BLUE counseling team 🏫💙
🌟 Ms. Selph
🌟 Ms. Nettles
🌟 Mr. Cox
🌟 Mrs. Bourne
🌟 Mr. Andy
Rain, cold, or shine ☔❄️☀️ we appreciate you today and always!
Band Breaking News!!!!
Note from Mr. Bailey's Desk:
We are so proud of our 18 students from Georgetown Middle School who were selected to participate in the 2026 GCSD All-County Band at Waccamaw High School!
These talented musicians had the incredible opportunity to work with Mr. Albert Shuler from South Carolina State University, learning from his expertise and leadership throughout the event.
Congratulations to our students for representing GMS with excellence, dedication, and musicianship. You continue to make me proud each and every day, and continuously raise the standard even higher.
Note from Mr. Bailey's Desk:
We are so proud of our 18 students from Georgetown Middle School who were selected to participate in the 2026 GCSD All-County Band at Waccamaw High School!
These talented musicians had the incredible opportunity to work with Mr. Albert Shuler from South Carolina State University, learning from his expertise and leadership throughout the event.
Congratulations to our students for representing GMS with excellence, dedication, and musicianship. You continue to make me proud each and every day, and continuously raise the standard even higher.
📣 Device Check Reminder
Parents and guardians, we need your help. Please make sure your student returns their Chromebook and charger to GMS.
Thank you for your support and cooperation.
Parents and guardians, we need your help. Please make sure your student returns their Chromebook and charger to GMS.
Thank you for your support and cooperation.
In light of the move to eLearning and cancellation of school activities on Monday, February 2, 2026, we need to change the date of the Middle School Basketball Tournament.
If GCSD returns to normal operations on Tuesday, February 3
• Semi-finals: Wednesday, February 4 at RMS
• Championships: Thursday, February 5 at AHS
If GCSD is unable to return to normal operations on Tuesday, February 3 (eLearning gets extended)
• Semi-finals: Monday, February 9 at RMS
• Championships: Wednesday, February 11 at AHS
Kristi Kibler
GCSD Executive Director for Communications & Compliance
843.436.7048
If GCSD returns to normal operations on Tuesday, February 3
• Semi-finals: Wednesday, February 4 at RMS
• Championships: Thursday, February 5 at AHS
If GCSD is unable to return to normal operations on Tuesday, February 3 (eLearning gets extended)
• Semi-finals: Monday, February 9 at RMS
• Championships: Wednesday, February 11 at AHS
Kristi Kibler
GCSD Executive Director for Communications & Compliance
843.436.7048
Note from Mrs. Harrington's Desk:
We will be starting our second novel study of the year, "October Sky." Mr. Ballow came down to talk to my students about what it was like to grow up as a miner's son, in a mill-town, and what it was like after the mines and mills closed, as similar situations happen to our main character, Sonny. He spoke about the safety issues in the mines, and the students connected similar concerns we analyzed and researched when we watched the Triangle Factory Fire documentary.
We talked about the Space Race, the Cold War, and how all of these situations compounded on one another to shape the society of not only the 1950s - 1960s, but also how that affects us to this day. Mr. Ballow compared grocery prices in the 1920's, when his father was working in the mines, to today. The students could not believe Mr. Stephen Ballow, Mr. Ballow's father, only earned $2.50 a week, and was paid not by salary or hourly work, but by each car of coal he sent back to the surface denoted with his brass ID tag. The students were also able to make connections to our town regarding both the paper mill shutdown and the demolition of the steel mill.
Overall, the students loved being able to interview him, listen to what he had to say, and visualize what life was like back in the hay-day of mine and steel production in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Elizabeth Harrington
Grade 7
English/GT English
ELA Department Chair
Georgetown Middle School
We will be starting our second novel study of the year, "October Sky." Mr. Ballow came down to talk to my students about what it was like to grow up as a miner's son, in a mill-town, and what it was like after the mines and mills closed, as similar situations happen to our main character, Sonny. He spoke about the safety issues in the mines, and the students connected similar concerns we analyzed and researched when we watched the Triangle Factory Fire documentary.
We talked about the Space Race, the Cold War, and how all of these situations compounded on one another to shape the society of not only the 1950s - 1960s, but also how that affects us to this day. Mr. Ballow compared grocery prices in the 1920's, when his father was working in the mines, to today. The students could not believe Mr. Stephen Ballow, Mr. Ballow's father, only earned $2.50 a week, and was paid not by salary or hourly work, but by each car of coal he sent back to the surface denoted with his brass ID tag. The students were also able to make connections to our town regarding both the paper mill shutdown and the demolition of the steel mill.
Overall, the students loved being able to interview him, listen to what he had to say, and visualize what life was like back in the hay-day of mine and steel production in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Elizabeth Harrington
Grade 7
English/GT English
ELA Department Chair
Georgetown Middle School
Congratulations to our GMS Band students!!!
Message from Mr. Bailey.
Hello all!!
I didn't receive students' chair placement auditions until our arrival at WHS this morning, but wanted to share the following with you all as we had a LOT of high scorers for All County!
The following students placed FIRST CHAIR in our 2026 GCSD All County Band:
Caitlin Lambert- Flute
Briley VanBree- Oboe
Khilah White- Bass Clarinet
Jayden Collins- Baritone
Ryder Martin- Trumpet
The following were placed top 5 within their section:
Jaiden Fernandez- Flute
Braylen Nesmith- Percussion
Holly Wood- Clarinet
Morgan Brown- Alto Sax
Makenzie Green- Trumpet
Ian Cameron- Trumpet
It is evident that there are some really great things happening in the life of our program- and NONE of this would be possible without the support of you all. Thank you very much for investing in our fantastic students!
The All-County Band concert is tomorrow evening, at 6PM, at Waccamaw High. If you are able, please come and support!
Mr. Landon Bailey, Band Director
Message from Mr. Bailey.
Hello all!!
I didn't receive students' chair placement auditions until our arrival at WHS this morning, but wanted to share the following with you all as we had a LOT of high scorers for All County!
The following students placed FIRST CHAIR in our 2026 GCSD All County Band:
Caitlin Lambert- Flute
Briley VanBree- Oboe
Khilah White- Bass Clarinet
Jayden Collins- Baritone
Ryder Martin- Trumpet
The following were placed top 5 within their section:
Jaiden Fernandez- Flute
Braylen Nesmith- Percussion
Holly Wood- Clarinet
Morgan Brown- Alto Sax
Makenzie Green- Trumpet
Ian Cameron- Trumpet
It is evident that there are some really great things happening in the life of our program- and NONE of this would be possible without the support of you all. Thank you very much for investing in our fantastic students!
The All-County Band concert is tomorrow evening, at 6PM, at Waccamaw High. If you are able, please come and support!
Mr. Landon Bailey, Band Director
Basketball Update 2026:
Just to let everyone know that next week our girls and boys teams will be playing in the
GCSD Middle School Tournament sponsored by HTC.
If you are interested in attending, here is the schedule:
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Location : Andrews High School
5:30 pm - GMS Girls vs. (Winner of Rosemary / Carvers Bay)
6:45 pm - GMS Boys vs. (Winner of Rosemary / Waccamaw)
Just to let everyone know that next week our girls and boys teams will be playing in the
GCSD Middle School Tournament sponsored by HTC.
If you are interested in attending, here is the schedule:
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Location : Andrews High School
5:30 pm - GMS Girls vs. (Winner of Rosemary / Carvers Bay)
6:45 pm - GMS Boys vs. (Winner of Rosemary / Waccamaw)
5:00-6:00pm * CTE Curriculum Night
Drop in to learn about our CTE programs and pathways! All are welcome.
5:00-6:00pm * PACE Informational Session with HGTC Representatives
Location: GHS Auditorium
11th and 12th Grade Students and Parents/Guardians interested in Dual Enrollment courses
6:00-6:30pm * Rising 9th Grade Parent / Guardian Meeting
Location: GHS Auditorium
6:00-6:30pm * Rising 10th Grade Parent / Guardian Meeting
Location: GHS Media Center
ONE NIGHT, MULTIPLE EVENTS
THUR, FEB 12, 2026
GEORGETOWN HIGH SCHOOL
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Drop in to learn about our CTE programs and pathways! All are welcome.
5:00-6:00pm * PACE Informational Session with HGTC Representatives
Location: GHS Auditorium
11th and 12th Grade Students and Parents/Guardians interested in Dual Enrollment courses
6:00-6:30pm * Rising 9th Grade Parent / Guardian Meeting
Location: GHS Auditorium
6:00-6:30pm * Rising 10th Grade Parent / Guardian Meeting
Location: GHS Media Center
ONE NIGHT, MULTIPLE EVENTS
THUR, FEB 12, 2026
GEORGETOWN HIGH SCHOOL
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