Georgetown Middle School

🐾 Attention GMS Bulldogs Families! 🐾 It's that time of year again to ensure your student's enrollment for the upcoming school year! Georgetown County School District requires all students to complete online registration to attend their zoned school. Please note the following important details: 📝 New Student Registration: For students new to Georgetown County School District or those not currently enrolled in any school within the district. 🔄 Returning Student Registration: For students who are currently enrolled in a school within Georgetown County School District. To begin registration or for more information, please visit our GCSD Registration Information page: GCSD Online Registration - https://www.gcsd.k12.sc.us/page/online-registration 🌟 Foster Families: If you are registering a foster student, you can complete registration by visiting the JB Beck Administration & Education Center or by contacting Cyndee Page at 843-436-7130. Thank you for ensuring your student's enrollment is up-to-date! We look forward to another great year at GMS Bulldogs.

Summer Reading Information for Summer 2025 Theme: Color Our World

Dates: June 3 –June 26 (June 19 is a holiday. NO SCHOOL) Days: Monday- Thursday each week Hours: 8:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M. Certified GCSD middle & high school teachers will be teaching and supporting students in all four core content areas and special education. **A maximum of two courses may be recovered during the program. Registration Procedures: Summer school registration will be handled through each school counselor office and must be completed by June 2. Students who have not attended summer school and logged into their courses by Thursday, June 5 will not be eligible to pursue summer school through GCSD. Need help? Please contact your school counselor or administrator to complete your registration form.

A Note From the Guidance: This is a friendly reminder that the Scrib choice transfer portal will close on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Please encourage all parents and staff that have not yet submitted their Intra-district or Out-of-county applications to do so as soon as possible. If a parent does not receive an order number, they have not successfully completed the transfer application. The application link is currently located on the district's website under the picture slideshow.

📣 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony – Important Reminders! 🎓 Dear GMS 8th Grade Families, We’re so excited to celebrate your child’s achievement at our 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony on Thursday, May 29, 2025! 🎉 Below are a few important reminders to help the day run smoothly: 1. ✅ Academic Eligibility: Students must have a final grade (F1) of 60 or above in all core classes to participate. No exceptions, even if summer school is planned. 2. 🕘 Ceremony Times (May 29): o Last Names A–J ➡️ 9:00 AM o Last Names K–Z ➡️ 11:00 AM 3. 🚫 Not Allowed: Balloons, signs, noisemakers, etc. These will need to be returned to your car. 4. 🎒 Bag Policy: No bags, totes, or purses larger than 12 x 12 x 6 inches will be permitted. 5. 🤫 Audience Etiquette: Please hold applause and cheers until all names have been called to ensure every child is recognized. Disruptions may result in removal. 6. 👔 Dress Code: Students should dress appropriately for this formal occasion. There is no required color scheme. 7. 🎟️ Tickets: Each student will receive 4 tickets, with 2 bonus tickets for arriving on time to practice! We appreciate your cooperation and support in making this a memorable event for our students. If you have any questions, please contact us before the morning of May 29. Warm regards, Mr. Hillman Principal, Georgetown Middle School

GMS 8th Grade Family, We are excited for the promotion ceremony on May 29, 2025. Here again are a few reminders: 1. To attend the ceremony, your child’s F1 grade in core classes must be 60 or above. There are no exceptions, even if your child plans to attend summer school. 2. Practice is from 1:30-3:30 on May 28, 2025. We need students here on-time. 3. Last Names beginning A- J the ceremony begins at 9. K-Z, the ceremony begins at 11. This is on May 29, 2025. 4. We DO NOT permit balloons, signs, noise makers etc… If these items are brought we will ask you to return them to your car or leave it outside. 5. No bags, totes, or purses larger than 12x12x6 inches 6. Every family member wants to hear their child/children’s name called. Please do not shout or clap until all names have been called. This may result in removal from the ceremony. 7. We ask that students are dressed appropriately for an event of this nature. We do not have a color scheme. 8. Finally, each student will receive 4 tickets and 2 extra if they show up to practice on-time. Again, we thank you, and if you have any questions, please reach out to us prior to the morning of the 29th. Mr. Hillman Principal Georgetown Middle School

Please note that the rehearsal for the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony has been rescheduled. It will now take place on: 📅 Wednesday, May 28, 2025 🕜 1:30 PM It is important that all 8th grade students are present and on time for this rehearsal to ensure they are prepared for the ceremony.

Parents' Information for Field Day May 23, 2025 All Day Event Field Day concession tickets will go on sale tomorrow May 20, 2025 through Thursday May 22, 2025 during lunch. Tickets will not be sold on Friday! No cash will be accepted on Friday. On Field Day, only tickets will be accepted. Tickets are non-refundable! Please look at the concession menu to see how many tickets each item cost. Kona Ice and Mr. Softee will only accept tickets, no cash. Inflatable Wavier is being sent home to be signed also.

🎉 Mark Your Calendars! 🎉 Join us as we celebrate the incredible work of Ms. Kittok’s students on 📅 Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at ⏰ 10:30 AM in the 🏫 GMS Auditorium! 👏 A HUGE shoutout to Ms. Kittok’s amazing ParaPros, staff, and student helpers for all their hard work and dedication! 💪💙 Let’s pack the auditorium and show our support tomorrow! 🎊💐

🎉 Ms. Kittok and her crew finished testing and got an awesome reward! 🛍️🍕 They went to the mall, had some yummy food court lunch, and shopped at Five Below for some fun goodies!

Dear GMS Family, I want to thank you for helping us with state testing. It was definitely stressful, but your children handled it with grace and class. This is a testament to each of you. As we begin to prepare for the end of the school year, we need your assistance. Please emphasize that assignments and grades are still being given. That we know they are excited to begin their summer, but we must continue to follow school rules and procedures. We would hate for any student to finish off their school year at home or even worse. If you can assist us, we would appreciate it. Respectfully, Seth C. Hillman Principal Georgetown Middle School

🎉🎓 GMS Student Awards & 8th Grade Promotion Ceremonies! 🎓🎉 It’s time to celebrate the hard work and success of our amazing Bulldogs! 🐾👏 🏅 Student Awards Ceremonies (May 28, 2025): 📚 6th Grade – 9:00 AM 📚 7th Grade – 10:30 AM Let’s give a round of applause to our scholars for their achievements this year! 💙💛 🎓 8th Grade Promotion Ceremonies (May 29, 2025): 🕘 Last Names A–J – 9:00 AM 🕚 Last Names K–Z – 11:00 AM 🎟️ Each student will receive 4 tickets with the opportunity to receive 2 additional tickets if they attend the rehearsal (May 27, 2025). We understand large families want to attend, but please remember – our setup is designed to ensure every student can have their loved ones present and comfortable. 💖 Let’s stay focused on the joy of this milestone and celebrate our students the way they deserve! 🎉💐

🎉 Congrats to our very own Miriam Reid for receiving the 2025 Dr. Celeste Pringle Turnaround Achievement Award! 🐾✨ This honor celebrates students who’ve shown major growth through hard work, perseverance, and positive impact. We’re so proud of you, Miriam! 💙💛

🎉 Field Day Volunteers Needed! 🎉 We’re getting ready for an exciting Field Day and we need your help to make it amazing for our students! 💪💦 If you're available to volunteer, please sign up using the link below. Your support truly makes a difference! 🙌 👉 Sign Up Here https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0D4CA5AD23A0FEC25... Thank you for being a part of our awesome school community! 💙

✨ Important Dates: Our last two meetings will be held on today May 12 and next Monday May 19, 2025. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigated our hectic schedules this year. 🙏 📱 Exciting News: We've launched a Facebook page: EmpowH E R to help improve communication and keep you updated! We’ll also be sending more informative emails to bridge any gaps. 🎯 Final Project Presentation: At our final meeting on May 19, the girls will present their Social Media Projects that they’ve been working hard on! Stay tuned to our Facebook page for updates and highlights! 📸 Thank you again for your incredible support.

🔥🍽️ Our BBQ Lunch was absolutely DELICIOUS! Huge thanks to Officer Cumbie & Mr. Cumbie for serving up the BEST tasting BBQ in town! 👏🍖💯 What a way to wrap up Teacher Appreciation Week — with full hearts and full bellies! 🧡📚🍴

🚗💦 Huge SHOUTOUT to our amazing CAR WASH CREW from yesterday! 🧼🧽 You all had those teacher rides looking FRESH & FABULOUS just in time for Teacher Appreciation Week! 🎉👏✨ We see you scrubbing, rinsing, and shining like pros! 💪😎 Thanks for spreading the clean car joy — our staff felt the love! 💖🚙🌟

🏅🎉 From Coach Russell & Coach Carlson 🎉🏅 We’re SO proud of our medal winners for the Fitness Gram PACER Test! 🏃‍♂️💨🏃‍♀️ 🥳 We had a RECORD-BREAKING 240 students hit their state goal! 💪📈 👏🔥 You crushed it, Bulldogs! Keep up the amazing work! 💥💯 #FitnessGoals #PACERTestChamps #BulldogPride 🐾💙🎽

Attention all 8th grade male and female student athletes: The Georgetown High School athletic strength and conditioning program has partnered with Gatorade to provide daily protein bars and shakes at a reduced cost to our student athletes. There are no district or school funds available to support this effort, so it is up to our community to raise the necessary funds and help “Build the Bulldogs”. The estimated annual cost of this program is in the $25k - $30k range so any support you can give would be appreciated and will directly impact hundreds of both male and female student athletes at GHS. We have partnered with a web based fundraising platform called Group Fund that utilizes a direct text approach. Attached you will find instructions on how your student athlete can sign up from their phone, enter contacts, and start fundraising! Each athlete should enter at least 10 contacts (grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbors, friends, etc.) who will then receive a text explaining the program and how to give. All donations are electronic so no money needs to be collected in person. Let’s all work together to provide our athletes with the proper nutrition necessary to compete at a high level! It is imperative that we have full participation from our rising freshman class to make this a success! Good luck and GO DOGS!!! **All donations made are tax deductible. Once you donate, you'll receive an emailed receipt that you can use for tax purposes. All funds will go through the GHS 501C3 booster club account.

📣 Attention Parents & Guardians 📣 Per Mrs. Langford, please be advised that the English I End-of-Year Exam is scheduled for 🗓️ May 20, 2025. ✅ Make sure your student is well-rested, prepared, and present on this important day!