Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed April as the Month of the Military Child or "Purple Up! For Military Kids" in South Carolina.
GCSD has designated April 22 as our day to celebrate students whose service members parents serve and protect our country. We are asking all faculty, staff, and students to wear purple on April 22 to show their support. Please post pictures of your school's participation on your social media platforms using #PurpleUpSC and #TeamGCSD. A link to a list of additional ways to celebrate is included in the attachment.
Thanks in advance for your school's/department's participation.
Kristi Kibler
GCSD Executive Director for Communications & Compliance
843.436.7048
GCSD has designated April 22 as our day to celebrate students whose service members parents serve and protect our country. We are asking all faculty, staff, and students to wear purple on April 22 to show their support. Please post pictures of your school's participation on your social media platforms using #PurpleUpSC and #TeamGCSD. A link to a list of additional ways to celebrate is included in the attachment.
Thanks in advance for your school's/department's participation.
Kristi Kibler
GCSD Executive Director for Communications & Compliance
843.436.7048
From Mrs. Cameron, LOCATED AT GEORGETOWN HIGH SCHOOL :
GHS Marching Band Spring Drill Practice and Tryouts will take place on
Tuesday, May 5 - Friday May 8
after school in the GHS Band room until 5pm daily.
We have positions available for instrumentalists, Flagline, Percussion, social media team, and we are also looking for a keyboard player. Students without experience are welcome to attend and we will find you a talent!
Please see Mrs. Cameron in the band room if you have any questions.
GHS Marching Band Spring Drill Practice and Tryouts will take place on
Tuesday, May 5 - Friday May 8
after school in the GHS Band room until 5pm daily.
We have positions available for instrumentalists, Flagline, Percussion, social media team, and we are also looking for a keyboard player. Students without experience are welcome to attend and we will find you a talent!
Please see Mrs. Cameron in the band room if you have any questions.
Note from Coach Salley, who can be reached at GEORGETOWN HIGH:
Volleyball spring practices start
May 4 from 4 - 6 at GHS.
All rising 7th and 8th graders are welcome to come.
Please make sure you have a physical.
Mindy Salley
Georgetown High School Math
Head Volleyball Coach
Assistant Athletic Director
Volleyball spring practices start
May 4 from 4 - 6 at GHS.
All rising 7th and 8th graders are welcome to come.
Please make sure you have a physical.
Mindy Salley
Georgetown High School Math
Head Volleyball Coach
Assistant Athletic Director
Track and Field Results from Coach Barron's Desk:
Yesterday the boys and girls track teams travelled to Carvers Bay High School to participate in the Georgetown County Championship Meet." The boys finished 3rd place overall and the girls finished in a close 2nd to Waccamaw. "
We had several OUTSTANDING performances by our GMS students, including the following :
Edward Eaton (8th Grade) 3rd Place - 4x800m Relay
3rd Place - 800m
3rd Place - 4x400m Relay
Jayme Gamble (7th Grade) 3rd Place - 4x800m Relay
Alex Miller (8th Grade) 3rd Place - 4x800m Relay
Ta'Leigha Gadson-Nelson (8th Grade) 2nd Place - 4x100m Relay
2nd Place - 400m (Season's Best 1:02)
2nd Place - 4x400m Relay
Madison Grove (8th Grade) 2nd Place - 4x800m Relay
Nashawnna Jefferson (7th Grade) 2nd Place - 4x400m Relay
Peyton Wilder (7th Grade) 2nd Place - 4x800m Relay
3rd Place - 1600m (Season's Best 6:34.10)
1st Place - 3200m
We will travel to Carvers Bay for The Bay Invitational on Saturday.
Yesterday the boys and girls track teams travelled to Carvers Bay High School to participate in the Georgetown County Championship Meet." The boys finished 3rd place overall and the girls finished in a close 2nd to Waccamaw. "
We had several OUTSTANDING performances by our GMS students, including the following :
Edward Eaton (8th Grade) 3rd Place - 4x800m Relay
3rd Place - 800m
3rd Place - 4x400m Relay
Jayme Gamble (7th Grade) 3rd Place - 4x800m Relay
Alex Miller (8th Grade) 3rd Place - 4x800m Relay
Ta'Leigha Gadson-Nelson (8th Grade) 2nd Place - 4x100m Relay
2nd Place - 400m (Season's Best 1:02)
2nd Place - 4x400m Relay
Madison Grove (8th Grade) 2nd Place - 4x800m Relay
Nashawnna Jefferson (7th Grade) 2nd Place - 4x400m Relay
Peyton Wilder (7th Grade) 2nd Place - 4x800m Relay
3rd Place - 1600m (Season's Best 6:34.10)
1st Place - 3200m
We will travel to Carvers Bay for The Bay Invitational on Saturday.
🚨 BIG BLUE ALERT – 7th Grade Parents! 🐾
GMS will be conducting mass health screenings for all 7th-grade students on Wednesday, April 22!
🦷 Dental
👀 Vision
👂 Hearing
If you DO NOT want your child to participate or have any questions, please contact Nurse Nesmith or the school.
📧 MINesmith@gcsd.k12.sc.us
📞 843-527-4495
Let’s keep our Bulldogs healthy.
GMS will be conducting mass health screenings for all 7th-grade students on Wednesday, April 22!
🦷 Dental
👀 Vision
👂 Hearing
If you DO NOT want your child to participate or have any questions, please contact Nurse Nesmith or the school.
📧 MINesmith@gcsd.k12.sc.us
📞 843-527-4495
Let’s keep our Bulldogs healthy.
🔴⚓ PIRATES + ZOMBIES… OH MY! 🧟♂️🏴☠️
BIG BLUE is bringing the drama AND the laughs! 🎭🔥
Get ready for a wild adventure on the high seas with…
🌊 “A ‘Scare-ibbean’ Cruisical!” 🌊
Where pirates meet zombies and anything can happen! 😱😂
📅 April 23
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 GMS Auditorium
🎟️ ONLY $5 ADMISSION
You do NOT want to miss this entertaining, spooky, funny, and action-packed performance by our talented Drama students! 💙🐾
Grab your crew, bring your friends, and come support BIG BLUE! 💥
BIG BLUE is bringing the drama AND the laughs! 🎭🔥
Get ready for a wild adventure on the high seas with…
🌊 “A ‘Scare-ibbean’ Cruisical!” 🌊
Where pirates meet zombies and anything can happen! 😱😂
📅 April 23
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 GMS Auditorium
🎟️ ONLY $5 ADMISSION
You do NOT want to miss this entertaining, spooky, funny, and action-packed performance by our talented Drama students! 💙🐾
Grab your crew, bring your friends, and come support BIG BLUE! 💥
From Coach Russell and Coach Carlson's classes
Badminton tournament is a smashing success.
Great fun had by all. Here are the gold and silver racket winners.
1st block: Kendall Graves & Jarron Jones - gold
Yonaton Peres & Jayden Dunlap - silver
2nd block: Evie Avant & Thomas Palafox - gold
Tyler Bryant & Chris Steinkemp - silver
3rd block: Nasir Hatchett & Bruce Valdivia - gold
Keyondre Lowery & Zayvion Campbell - silver
These are .
Badminton tournament is a smashing success.
Great fun had by all. Here are the gold and silver racket winners.
1st block: Kendall Graves & Jarron Jones - gold
Yonaton Peres & Jayden Dunlap - silver
2nd block: Evie Avant & Thomas Palafox - gold
Tyler Bryant & Chris Steinkemp - silver
3rd block: Nasir Hatchett & Bruce Valdivia - gold
Keyondre Lowery & Zayvion Campbell - silver
These are .
🔵⚪ BIG BLUE ACADEMIC TEAM – LET’S GO!! ⚪🔵
Bulldog Family, let’s show some love and support! 💙🐾
Our GMS Academic Team will be competing in a Virtual Academic Competition on:
📅 April 14, 2026
⏰ 9:15 AM – 11:45 AM
Shoutout to our amazing competitors:
✨ Kensington Wright
✨ Emily Coker
✨ Kaden Herrington
✨ Jackson Newton
✨ Lucy George
✨ Braylen Nesmith
✨ Shakhyla Ruffin
✨ Xinuo Jiang
They are representing BIG BLUE with excellence, knowledge, and determination! 📚💡
Bulldog Family, let’s show some love and support! 💙🐾
Our GMS Academic Team will be competing in a Virtual Academic Competition on:
📅 April 14, 2026
⏰ 9:15 AM – 11:45 AM
Shoutout to our amazing competitors:
✨ Kensington Wright
✨ Emily Coker
✨ Kaden Herrington
✨ Jackson Newton
✨ Lucy George
✨ Braylen Nesmith
✨ Shakhyla Ruffin
✨ Xinuo Jiang
They are representing BIG BLUE with excellence, knowledge, and determination! 📚💡
🔵⚪ BIG BLUE TESTING REMINDER! ⚪🔵
Bulldog Family… It’s that time! 📚✏️
Our SC READY & End-of-Course Testing Dates are right around the corner, and we want everyone READY to shine! 🌟🐾
Make sure you stay informed and prepared by checking out the full schedule on our website 👇🏾
🔗 https://www.gcsd.k12.sc.us/o/gms/article/2784760
Let’s finish strong, BIG BLUE! 💙
Get rest, stay focused, and come ready to show what you KNOW! 💪🏾📖
🔵⚪ BIG BLUE IS BACK!!! ⚪🔵
Bulldog Family… we missed YOU! 💙🐾
We hope everyone had an amazing Spring Break—whether you ✈️ traveled, 🌴 explored, or just enjoyed a relaxing staycation at home!
Now it’s time to get back to business… and you already know how BIG BLUE does it! 💪🏾📚
We are rested, recharged, and READY to take on these upcoming exams and finish the year STRONG! 🚀✨
📸 Drop those pics below!
We want to see what our students, staff, and families were up to over break!
Let’s lock in, stay focused, and show them what BIG BLUE is made of! 🔥🐾
Bulldog Family… we missed YOU! 💙🐾
We hope everyone had an amazing Spring Break—whether you ✈️ traveled, 🌴 explored, or just enjoyed a relaxing staycation at home!
Now it’s time to get back to business… and you already know how BIG BLUE does it! 💪🏾📚
We are rested, recharged, and READY to take on these upcoming exams and finish the year STRONG! 🚀✨
📸 Drop those pics below!
We want to see what our students, staff, and families were up to over break!
Let’s lock in, stay focused, and show them what BIG BLUE is made of! 🔥🐾
🔵⚪ BIG BLUE SPRING BREAK VIBES! ⚪🔵
Bulldog Family… it’s that time!! 🎉🌴
BIG BLUE is officially on Spring Break!
📅 April 6 – April 10, 2026
📚 Students return April 13, 2026
We hope everyone enjoys a safe, fun, and relaxing break! 💙🐾
Sleep in, recharge, and come back ready to finish strong for testing season! 💪📖
😂 Parents… we see you too!
If you’re in distress… just blink three times—we’ll go ahead and add you to the prayer list with FCA! 🙏🏽💙
And as the wise Tabitha Brown says…
✨ “Y’all be good… and if you can’t have a good day, don’t you dare go messing up nobody else’s!” ✨
Enjoy your break, Bulldog Family!
It’s a BIG BLUE thing! 💙🐾
Bulldog Family… it’s that time!! 🎉🌴
BIG BLUE is officially on Spring Break!
📅 April 6 – April 10, 2026
📚 Students return April 13, 2026
We hope everyone enjoys a safe, fun, and relaxing break! 💙🐾
Sleep in, recharge, and come back ready to finish strong for testing season! 💪📖
😂 Parents… we see you too!
If you’re in distress… just blink three times—we’ll go ahead and add you to the prayer list with FCA! 🙏🏽💙
And as the wise Tabitha Brown says…
✨ “Y’all be good… and if you can’t have a good day, don’t you dare go messing up nobody else’s!” ✨
Enjoy your break, Bulldog Family!
It’s a BIG BLUE thing! 💙🐾
It’s almost time for a well-deserved break, Bulldogs! 🎉☀️
📅 Friday, April 3, 2026
🚫 No Students – Good Friday ✝️
🌴 SPRING BREAK 🌴
📅 April 6, 2026 – April 10, 2026
Take this time to relax, recharge, and enjoy time with family and friends! 🌊☀️💙
📌 Students return on Monday, April 13, 2026
Let’s come back refreshed and ready to finish the year strong! 💪📚
Enjoy your break, BIG BLUE! 🐾💙
📅 Friday, April 3, 2026
🚫 No Students – Good Friday ✝️
🌴 SPRING BREAK 🌴
📅 April 6, 2026 – April 10, 2026
Take this time to relax, recharge, and enjoy time with family and friends! 🌊☀️💙
📌 Students return on Monday, April 13, 2026
Let’s come back refreshed and ready to finish the year strong! 💪📚
Enjoy your break, BIG BLUE! 🐾💙
Bulldog Family 🐾💙
As we get ready to enjoy a well-deserved Spring Break (April 6–10) 🌸☀️, we need your help with something important!
💻 ALL Chromebooks must stay at school over Spring Break.
We have state testing right around the corner, and we want to make sure every device is:
✔️ In good condition
✔️ Fully ready for testing
✔️ Available for student success
Leaving Chromebooks at school helps us avoid damage, loss, and last-minute tech issues 👏
Thank you for doing your part and helping us stay prepared, focused, and ready to shine! ✨
Enjoy your break, relax, and come back refreshed and ready to show what you know! 📚💪
As we get ready to enjoy a well-deserved Spring Break (April 6–10) 🌸☀️, we need your help with something important!
💻 ALL Chromebooks must stay at school over Spring Break.
We have state testing right around the corner, and we want to make sure every device is:
✔️ In good condition
✔️ Fully ready for testing
✔️ Available for student success
Leaving Chromebooks at school helps us avoid damage, loss, and last-minute tech issues 👏
Thank you for doing your part and helping us stay prepared, focused, and ready to shine! ✨
Enjoy your break, relax, and come back refreshed and ready to show what you know! 📚💪
🔵⚪ GMS BIG BLUE JV SOCCER ⚽🐾 ⚪🔵
Girls JV Soccer Roster – GMS Students 7th and 8th
BIG BLUE is taking the field! Let’s show love to our talented Lady Bulldogs ready to compete this season! 💪⚽💙
👑 Captains
Lucy George (8th)
Adalynn Rogers (7th)
🔹 8th Grade Players
Colbie Keeter
Jaiten Fernandez
Princess Lux-Herrera
🔹 7th Grade Players
Morgen Funny
Jose George
Katherine Ortiz
Harper Kavanaugh
Zoe Curtain
Brianna Tisdale
Ximena Mendez Sanchez
These athletes are bringing energy, teamwork, and BIG BLUE pride every time they step on the field! 🔥🏃♀️⚽
📣 Bulldog Family, come out and support our Lady Bulldogs this season!
🔵⚪ GMS BIG BLUE TRACK & FIELD ⚪🔵
7th & 8th Grade Student Athletes 🏃♂️🏃♀️💨
BIG BLUE is hitting the track and making moves! Let’s show some love to our dedicated Bulldogs putting in the work this season! 💪🐾
🔹 7th Grade
Milena Archie
Jayme Gamble
Kaden Herrington
Nashawnna Jefferson
Mai'Lynn Mays
Darius McCray
Denice Pedro
Aubree Vanderhorst
Madelyn White
Peyton Wilder
🔹 8th Grade
Edward Eaton
Ta'Leigha Gadson-Nelson
Alex Holcomb
From the starting line to the finish line, these athletes are representing BIG BLUE with pride, speed, and determination! 🏁🔥
📣 Bulldog Family, come out and support our Track & Field team this season!
7th & 8th Grade Student Athletes 🏃♂️🏃♀️💨
BIG BLUE is hitting the track and making moves! Let’s show some love to our dedicated Bulldogs putting in the work this season! 💪🐾
🔹 7th Grade
Milena Archie
Jayme Gamble
Kaden Herrington
Nashawnna Jefferson
Mai'Lynn Mays
Darius McCray
Denice Pedro
Aubree Vanderhorst
Madelyn White
Peyton Wilder
🔹 8th Grade
Edward Eaton
Ta'Leigha Gadson-Nelson
Alex Holcomb
From the starting line to the finish line, these athletes are representing BIG BLUE with pride, speed, and determination! 🏁🔥
📣 Bulldog Family, come out and support our Track & Field team this season!
Middle School Students hitting varsity status!!!
🔥 GIRLS GOLF – FALL (Varsity)
Shouting out our amazing 8th-grade golfers:
⛳ Delaney Liggett -8th grade
⛳ Rynn Liggett -8th grade
These ladies are representing BIG BLUE with focus, skill, and determination! 💪💙
🔥 BOYS GOLF – SPRING (Varsity)
Check out our rising stars on the course:
⛳ Johnathan James Howard – 7th Grade
⛳ Wyatt McClellan – 7th Grade
The future is bright and the drive is STRONG! 🌟
🔥 GIRLS GOLF – FALL (Varsity)
Shouting out our amazing 8th-grade golfers:
⛳ Delaney Liggett -8th grade
⛳ Rynn Liggett -8th grade
These ladies are representing BIG BLUE with focus, skill, and determination! 💪💙
🔥 BOYS GOLF – SPRING (Varsity)
Check out our rising stars on the course:
⛳ Johnathan James Howard – 7th Grade
⛳ Wyatt McClellan – 7th Grade
The future is bright and the drive is STRONG! 🌟
Dear Parents/Guardians,
This is a message from Mr. Branham’s desk regarding an important opportunity for 8th-grade students who are at risk of not receiving high school credit due to excessive absences.
Please note that parents of students currently in jeopardy of not receiving credit have already been notified.
________________________________________
Seat Time Recovery (After School)
• Time: 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
• Cost: Free of charge
• Transportation: Students must provide their own transportation
Dates:
• April 1–2
• April 13–16
• April 20–23
• April 27–30
________________________________________
Saturday School (Beginning in May)
Starting in May, Seat Time Recovery will transition to Saturday School.
• Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Cost: $10.00 per session
• Payment: Cash or check only
Dates:
• May 2, 2025
• May 9, 2025
• May 16, 2025
• May 23, 2025
________________________________________
Thank you for your continued support in helping our students succeed!
Sincerely,
Mr. Kevin Branham
Assistant Principal
Georgetown Middle School
📞 (843) 527-4495
📧 Kbranham@gcsd.k12.sc.us
This is a message from Mr. Branham’s desk regarding an important opportunity for 8th-grade students who are at risk of not receiving high school credit due to excessive absences.
Please note that parents of students currently in jeopardy of not receiving credit have already been notified.
________________________________________
Seat Time Recovery (After School)
• Time: 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
• Cost: Free of charge
• Transportation: Students must provide their own transportation
Dates:
• April 1–2
• April 13–16
• April 20–23
• April 27–30
________________________________________
Saturday School (Beginning in May)
Starting in May, Seat Time Recovery will transition to Saturday School.
• Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Cost: $10.00 per session
• Payment: Cash or check only
Dates:
• May 2, 2025
• May 9, 2025
• May 16, 2025
• May 23, 2025
________________________________________
Thank you for your continued support in helping our students succeed!
Sincerely,
Mr. Kevin Branham
Assistant Principal
Georgetown Middle School
📞 (843) 527-4495
📧 Kbranham@gcsd.k12.sc.us
🔵 GMS BULLDOGS 🔵
🏆 Awards Ceremony 🏆
📍 Location: GMS Gym
📅 Date: May 27, 2026
✨ Ceremony Times:
🎓 6th Grade — 9:00 AM
🎓 7th Grade — 10:30 AM
🌟 Join us as we celebrate the hard work, achievements, and success of our amazing Bulldogs!
🐾 BIG BLUE doing it BIG! 🐾
🏆 Awards Ceremony 🏆
📍 Location: GMS Gym
📅 Date: May 27, 2026
✨ Ceremony Times:
🎓 6th Grade — 9:00 AM
🎓 7th Grade — 10:30 AM
🌟 Join us as we celebrate the hard work, achievements, and success of our amazing Bulldogs!
🐾 BIG BLUE doing it BIG! 🐾
GMS – BULLDOGS are getting ready to LEVEL UP! 💙🔥
It’s time to celebrate our amazing 8TH GRADERS as they step into their next chapter!
🎉 8TH GRADE PROMOTION CEREMONY 🎉
📍 Location: GMS Gymnasium
📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026
⏰ Ceremony Times:
🔹 Last Name A–J → 9:00 AM
🔹 Last Name K–Z → 10:30 AM
🎟️ Tickets:
Each student will receive 4 tickets
✨ Want more? You can earn 2 additional tickets by attending practice!
📌 Students must be present at practice to receive extra tickets
📣 Practice dates will be announced soon… stay tuned!
It’s time to celebrate our amazing 8TH GRADERS as they step into their next chapter!
🎉 8TH GRADE PROMOTION CEREMONY 🎉
📍 Location: GMS Gymnasium
📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026
⏰ Ceremony Times:
🔹 Last Name A–J → 9:00 AM
🔹 Last Name K–Z → 10:30 AM
🎟️ Tickets:
Each student will receive 4 tickets
✨ Want more? You can earn 2 additional tickets by attending practice!
📌 Students must be present at practice to receive extra tickets
📣 Practice dates will be announced soon… stay tuned!
Bulldog Family… we’re NOT done yet!! We still have some games left, and it’s time to show up and show OUT for our JV Softball Lady Bulldogs! 💙🐾
Let’s pack those stands and bring that BIG BLUE ENERGY all the way through the season!
🥎 JV Team Members
✨ Lila Howard — P / UT (8th Grade)
✨ Kara Chong — C (7th Grade)
✨ Alaina Clark — 2B (7th Grade)
✨ Bailee Jordan — P / 2B (7th Grade)
Stay tuned, B-Team GMS Baseball, Track & Field, and more coming up next!
Let’s pack those stands and bring that BIG BLUE ENERGY all the way through the season!
🥎 JV Team Members
✨ Lila Howard — P / UT (8th Grade)
✨ Kara Chong — C (7th Grade)
✨ Alaina Clark — 2B (7th Grade)
✨ Bailee Jordan — P / 2B (7th Grade)
Stay tuned, B-Team GMS Baseball, Track & Field, and more coming up next!
