📢 A Note from the Guidance Department
Hey 8th Graders 👋 It’s time to SIGN UP for your IGP Meeting
This is an important step in planning your high school journey and future goals 🎯
If you need any help or have questions, please contact
📧 Mrs. Rachel Bourne at rbourne@gcsd.k12.sc.us
📧 Mr. Nick Cox at ncox@gcsd.k12.sc.us
Don’t wait, sign up today 💙🐾
Hey 8th Graders 👋 It’s time to SIGN UP for your IGP Meeting
This is an important step in planning your high school journey and future goals 🎯
If you need any help or have questions, please contact
📧 Mrs. Rachel Bourne at rbourne@gcsd.k12.sc.us
📧 Mr. Nick Cox at ncox@gcsd.k12.sc.us
Don’t wait, sign up today 💙🐾
🎓💙 It’s Going Down at BIG BLUE! 💙🐾
Get ready Bulldog family because October is packed with excitement. 🔥 Our 8th Grade College Application Competition is officially underway and the Class of 2025 is showing up and showing out. 🙌 Students are competing to submit applications to as many South Carolina colleges and universities as possible and the submissions have been rolling in nonstop. 📨💪
Here’s the list of 18 colleges and universities our 8th graders can apply to all right here in South Carolina.
🏫 Benedict College
🏫 Charleston Southern University
🏛️ Claflin University
🐅 Clemson University
🌴 Coastal Carolina University
🏛️ College of Charleston
🎖️ The Citadel
🎓 Florence Darlington Technical College
⚙️ Francis Marion University
🌳 Horry Georgetown Technical College
🐾 Lander University
🦅 Morris College
🦢 Newberry College
📚 Piedmont Community College
🐶 South Carolina State University
🦅 University of South Carolina
🦁 Winthrop University
🏫 Williamsburg Technical College
📅 All applications are due by October 24, 2025.
We can’t wait to see which 8th-grade team will earn the title of Top Submitters. 👑🎉
Stay tuned, BIG BLUE family, because our Bulldogs are chasing college dreams early and the future looks bright. 🌟💙📘
Get ready Bulldog family because October is packed with excitement. 🔥 Our 8th Grade College Application Competition is officially underway and the Class of 2025 is showing up and showing out. 🙌 Students are competing to submit applications to as many South Carolina colleges and universities as possible and the submissions have been rolling in nonstop. 📨💪
Here’s the list of 18 colleges and universities our 8th graders can apply to all right here in South Carolina.
🏫 Benedict College
🏫 Charleston Southern University
🏛️ Claflin University
🐅 Clemson University
🌴 Coastal Carolina University
🏛️ College of Charleston
🎖️ The Citadel
🎓 Florence Darlington Technical College
⚙️ Francis Marion University
🌳 Horry Georgetown Technical College
🐾 Lander University
🦅 Morris College
🦢 Newberry College
📚 Piedmont Community College
🐶 South Carolina State University
🦅 University of South Carolina
🦁 Winthrop University
🏫 Williamsburg Technical College
📅 All applications are due by October 24, 2025.
We can’t wait to see which 8th-grade team will earn the title of Top Submitters. 👑🎉
Stay tuned, BIG BLUE family, because our Bulldogs are chasing college dreams early and the future looks bright. 🌟💙📘
Note from Mr. Bailey's Desk:
🎶 What an inspiring day for our Georgetown Middle and High School music students! 🎶
Today, our students had the incredible opportunity to attend a songwriting session with Grammy-winning songwriter Steve Leslie, thanks to the Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art!
Mr. Leslie has written songs recorded by George Strait, Kenny Rogers, Darius Rucker, Ricky Skaggs, Mark Chesnutt, and many more. He shared his experiences from the Nashville music scene, offered insight into the creative process, and even gave our students a glimpse into how hit songs come to life. 🎸✍️
It was an unforgettable experience that reminded us how powerful music and storytelling can be. A huge thank you to the Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art for making this possible and for continuing to support music education in our schools! 💙🎵
🎶 What an inspiring day for our Georgetown Middle and High School music students! 🎶
Today, our students had the incredible opportunity to attend a songwriting session with Grammy-winning songwriter Steve Leslie, thanks to the Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art!
Mr. Leslie has written songs recorded by George Strait, Kenny Rogers, Darius Rucker, Ricky Skaggs, Mark Chesnutt, and many more. He shared his experiences from the Nashville music scene, offered insight into the creative process, and even gave our students a glimpse into how hit songs come to life. 🎸✍️
It was an unforgettable experience that reminded us how powerful music and storytelling can be. A huge thank you to the Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art for making this possible and for continuing to support music education in our schools! 💙🎵
Happening today at BIG BLUE ! We will be here when you come through!
Please note there has been a schedule change due to our Tutoring Program, and we appreciate your patience and understanding. 🍂
Our Fall Festival, happening today, October 16, 2025, will now begin at 5:00 PM.
📍 The 8th-grade meetings will take place in the GMS Auditorium.
🎃 Updated Schedule:
• First meeting: 5:15 PM
• Second meeting: 5:30 PM
If you are unable to attend the 5:15 PM meeting, please be prepared to stay for the 5:30 PM session.
Thank you for your cooperation and support. We look forward to seeing everyone for an evening of fun and celebration! 🍁✨
Please note there has been a schedule change due to our Tutoring Program, and we appreciate your patience and understanding. 🍂
Our Fall Festival, happening today, October 16, 2025, will now begin at 5:00 PM.
📍 The 8th-grade meetings will take place in the GMS Auditorium.
🎃 Updated Schedule:
• First meeting: 5:15 PM
• Second meeting: 5:30 PM
If you are unable to attend the 5:15 PM meeting, please be prepared to stay for the 5:30 PM session.
Thank you for your cooperation and support. We look forward to seeing everyone for an evening of fun and celebration! 🍁✨
😂 You know what day it is? The one day we all try to be extra nice to the boss! 😉
💙 Happy Boss’s Day to the BIGGEST BLUE at GMS — Mr. Seth Hillman! 💙
All it takes to keep him happy is a Diet Coke 🥤 and some Hawaiian Rolls 🍞 — and he’s good to go! 😎
Thank you, Mr. Hillman, for your leadership, dedication, and the positive energy you bring to GMS every single day! 💪🏽💙
💙 Happy Boss’s Day to the BIGGEST BLUE at GMS — Mr. Seth Hillman! 💙
All it takes to keep him happy is a Diet Coke 🥤 and some Hawaiian Rolls 🍞 — and he’s good to go! 😎
Thank you, Mr. Hillman, for your leadership, dedication, and the positive energy you bring to GMS every single day! 💪🏽💙
💙🎉 BIG BLUE CELEBRATION TIME! 🎉💙
Yesterday, 10/15/25, we celebrated our Student of the Month, Teacher of the Month, and Staff of the Month for September! 🏆✨
They were treated to a delicious breakfast 🥞☕ and celebrated for all the hard work, dedication, and positivity they bring to GMS each day! 🌟💪🏽
Their nominators even shared kind words about the amazing impact they’ve made! 💙
Yesterday, 10/15/25, we celebrated our Student of the Month, Teacher of the Month, and Staff of the Month for September! 🏆✨
They were treated to a delicious breakfast 🥞☕ and celebrated for all the hard work, dedication, and positivity they bring to GMS each day! 🌟💪🏽
Their nominators even shared kind words about the amazing impact they’ve made! 💙
🎉💙 Huge shoutout to Ms. Pinzon, our amazing ESOL teacher, and our courageous GMS students who performed on yesterday!
They put together an incredible program for Hispanic Heritage Month,
sharing insight, culture, and knowledge about Hispanic history! 🌎✨
💪🏽 Unity makes a difference.
📚 Knowledge is power.
🤝 And in unity, we are strong!
They put together an incredible program for Hispanic Heritage Month,
sharing insight, culture, and knowledge about Hispanic history! 🌎✨
💪🏽 Unity makes a difference.
📚 Knowledge is power.
🤝 And in unity, we are strong!
🧡💪 BIG BLUE is Wearing ORANGE! 💪🧡
That’s right, BIG BLUE is going ORANGE to take a stand against bullying! 🚫👊 We are all about kindness, respect, and unity because we are not like that! 💙✨
So pull out your brightest ORANGE and show your support. Let’s STOMP OUT BULLYING together! 👟🧡
That’s right, BIG BLUE is going ORANGE to take a stand against bullying! 🚫👊 We are all about kindness, respect, and unity because we are not like that! 💙✨
So pull out your brightest ORANGE and show your support. Let’s STOMP OUT BULLYING together! 👟🧡
🌎📚 GMS in Unity! 🎉
Yesterday in the Media Center, students had a blast writing menus for reading and enjoying fun activities in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month!✨
Students explored new books from our latest order, and even some parents stopped by to join in on the fun. ❤️
It was a wonderful way to bring our community together in unity! 🌍💫
A big thank you to Mrs. J. Cox and Mrs. C. Wilson for making it all happen! 🙌📖💃
Someone said they were paddling through middle school one stroke at a time! 😂🚣
🚣♀️💦 6th Grade Kayaking Field Trip 💦🚣♂️
Did somebody say Kayaking, 6th grade? Ohhh yes, they did! 😎🌊
Our 6th graders had an amazing and successful day out on the water before the break... laughter, teamwork, and a little splash of adventure! 💧😁
BIGG BLUEE YOUUU KNOW!!! 💙🔥💪
🚣♀️💦 6th Grade Kayaking Field Trip 💦🚣♂️
Did somebody say Kayaking, 6th grade? Ohhh yes, they did! 😎🌊
Our 6th graders had an amazing and successful day out on the water before the break... laughter, teamwork, and a little splash of adventure! 💧😁
BIGG BLUEE YOUUU KNOW!!! 💙🔥💪
💙🎉 BIG shoutout to BIG BLUE! 🎉💙
October is National Principals’ Month, a time to celebrate principals for their leadership, hard work, and dedication. 🌟
We’re proud to recognize Mr. Seth Hillman, the heart of GMS! 🙌🏫 Thank you for leading with passion and BIG BLUE pride every day! 💪💫
Drop a 💙 to show your love and appreciation!
October is National Principals’ Month, a time to celebrate principals for their leadership, hard work, and dedication. 🌟
We’re proud to recognize Mr. Seth Hillman, the heart of GMS! 🙌🏫 Thank you for leading with passion and BIG BLUE pride every day! 💪💫
Drop a 💙 to show your love and appreciation!
Please sign up below to have your picture retaken
Link: https://shop.jostenspix.com/login
Code: FE183425
Sign up on the website to have a retake or you can email, rbourne@gcsd.k12.sc.us, or call Rachel Bourne, (843) 527-4495
📸✨ GET READY GMS BULLDOGS! ✨📸
It's almost time to SLAY for Re-Take Picture Day! 😎💁🏽♀️💇🏽♂️
📸 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! 🌟📷🐾
Link: https://shop.jostenspix.com/login
Code: FE183425
Sign up on the website to have a retake or you can email, rbourne@gcsd.k12.sc.us, or call Rachel Bourne, (843) 527-4495
📸✨ GET READY GMS BULLDOGS! ✨📸
It's almost time to SLAY for Re-Take Picture Day! 😎💁🏽♀️💇🏽♂️
📸 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! 🌟📷🐾
🧡 Wear ORANGE Tomorrow! 🧡
Hey students! This is your reminder that Wednesday, October 15, 2025, is the only day that BIG Blue goes ORANGE to Stomp Out Bullying! 👟✨
Let’s show our unity and stand together against bullying... young and old, it has to stop. 💪
Hey students! This is your reminder that Wednesday, October 15, 2025, is the only day that BIG Blue goes ORANGE to Stomp Out Bullying! 👟✨
Let’s show our unity and stand together against bullying... young and old, it has to stop. 💪
Please note there has been a schedule change due to our Tutoring Program, and we appreciate your patience and understanding. 🍂
Our Fall Festival, happening on October 16, 2025, will now begin at 5:00 PM.
📍 The 8th-grade meetings will take place in the GMS Auditorium.
🎃 Updated Schedule:
• First meeting: 5:15 PM
• Second meeting: 5:30 PM
If you are unable to attend the 5:15 PM meeting, please be prepared to stay for the 5:30 PM session.
Thank you for your cooperation and support. We look forward to seeing everyone for an evening of fun and celebration! 🍁✨
Our Fall Festival, happening on October 16, 2025, will now begin at 5:00 PM.
📍 The 8th-grade meetings will take place in the GMS Auditorium.
🎃 Updated Schedule:
• First meeting: 5:15 PM
• Second meeting: 5:30 PM
If you are unable to attend the 5:15 PM meeting, please be prepared to stay for the 5:30 PM session.
Thank you for your cooperation and support. We look forward to seeing everyone for an evening of fun and celebration! 🍁✨
🎉 Congratulations to our September 2025 Support Staff of the Month! 🎉
We are excited to celebrate Nurse McCants for her outstanding dedication, kindness, and care for our students and staff. Your hard work and compassion make a huge difference every day! 💙👩⚕️
They say the nurse’s office is the busiest place on campus, but somehow Nurse McCants keeps everyone feeling better, even those “I think I need to go home” patients. 😄
Keep shining Nurse McCants. We appreciate you! 🌟👏💐
We are excited to celebrate Nurse McCants for her outstanding dedication, kindness, and care for our students and staff. Your hard work and compassion make a huge difference every day! 💙👩⚕️
They say the nurse’s office is the busiest place on campus, but somehow Nurse McCants keeps everyone feeling better, even those “I think I need to go home” patients. 😄
Keep shining Nurse McCants. We appreciate you! 🌟👏💐
🍎 Congratulations to our September 2025 Teacher of the Month, Mrs. Player! 🎉
Your hard work, dedication, and passion for teaching make such a difference every single day. Thank you for inspiring students, spreading positivity, and going above and beyond in all that you do. 🌟
We’re so proud of you, Mrs. Player! Keep shining and making an impact. 👏📚✨
Your hard work, dedication, and passion for teaching make such a difference every single day. Thank you for inspiring students, spreading positivity, and going above and beyond in all that you do. 🌟
We’re so proud of you, Mrs. Player! Keep shining and making an impact. 👏📚✨
🎉 Congratulations to our September 2025 Students of the Month! 🎉
We are so proud of each of you for your hard work, great attitude, and dedication. Keep up the awesome work as you continue to shine with excellence! 🌟
👏 Students of the Month:
🏅 Cole Duke
🏅 Aubree Casselman
🏅 Breeasia Boone
🏅 Jaxon Hayes
🏅 Mason Bonds
🏅 Gini Ard
🏅 Kevin Hemingway
🏅 Madison Miller (7)
Keep striving for greatness. We’re cheering you on every step of the way! 💪📚✨
We are so proud of each of you for your hard work, great attitude, and dedication. Keep up the awesome work as you continue to shine with excellence! 🌟
👏 Students of the Month:
🏅 Cole Duke
🏅 Aubree Casselman
🏅 Breeasia Boone
🏅 Jaxon Hayes
🏅 Mason Bonds
🏅 Gini Ard
🏅 Kevin Hemingway
🏅 Madison Miller (7)
Keep striving for greatness. We’re cheering you on every step of the way! 💪📚✨
📸✨ GET READY GMS BULLDOGS! ✨📸
It's almost time to SLAY for Re-Take Picture Day! 😎💁🏽♀️💇🏽♂️
📸 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 Re-Take Picture Day! 😎💁🏽♀️💇🏽♂️
📸 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! 🌟📷🐾
Georgetown Middle School Band Fundraiser! 🍪🍿
From Mr. Bailey the Band Teacher:
The GMS Band is kicking off our annual Cookie Dough & Snacks Fundraiser — featuring cookie dough, popcorn, and other tasty treats! Every purchase directly supports our student musicians by helping fund instruments, music, travel, and other student opportunities!
🗓️ Sale runs through November 13th
💻 Shop online: https://supportmyfundraiser.org/store/store.php?sID=126091
📦 Orders ship directly to your home (or anywhere nationwide!)
Thank you for supporting our Bulldog musicians! 💙🐾
#GeorgetownMiddle #GMSBand #BulldogPride
From Mr. Bailey the Band Teacher:
The GMS Band is kicking off our annual Cookie Dough & Snacks Fundraiser — featuring cookie dough, popcorn, and other tasty treats! Every purchase directly supports our student musicians by helping fund instruments, music, travel, and other student opportunities!
🗓️ Sale runs through November 13th
💻 Shop online: https://supportmyfundraiser.org/store/store.php?sID=126091
📦 Orders ship directly to your home (or anywhere nationwide!)
Thank you for supporting our Bulldog musicians! 💙🐾
#GeorgetownMiddle #GMSBand #BulldogPride
Note from Mrs. J Cox ( Media Center) :
The Fair will be open this Thursday for curriculum night in the cafeteria. It will be open during school hours all week next week, Oct 20th – 24th.
Parents can set up an eWallet using the link below and add money for their child and not have to give them cash.
It’s also a great way for friends and relatives who don’t live nearby to provide money for grandchildren, etc.
Click the link below for eWallet setup:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/georgetownmiddleschool1
Thank you!
The Fair will be open this Thursday for curriculum night in the cafeteria. It will be open during school hours all week next week, Oct 20th – 24th.
Parents can set up an eWallet using the link below and add money for their child and not have to give them cash.
It’s also a great way for friends and relatives who don’t live nearby to provide money for grandchildren, etc.
Click the link below for eWallet setup:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/georgetownmiddleschool1
Thank you!
