Grant Middle School

Attention GMS athletes/families Track practice for Today has been cancelled due to weather. Sorry for issue this may c

Good afternoon track families, Attention to all GMS TRACK families, We just posted a very important message to the Track and Field ROOMS. If you are having trouble accessing this please reach to myself Mr. Goss (jgoss@sps186.org) so that we can get you access. The track season officially starts Monday at New Street Field! To the athletes please make sure any and all paper work is submitted so you are eligible to participate! Fans we encourage all to come out and support our Generals! -Mr. Goss

Good afternoon all activity buses rode home together on bus #23. We apologize for any delay in getting home. We will see you tomorrow -Mr. Goss

Please join us at Grant middle school for our monthly Family and Community and Engagement Team meeting. Wednesday 3/26/25 from 5pm-6pm in the school library. We have discussions about how the new attendance with phone calls home in the morning is working, we will discuss and help any families that are needing assistance with checking your students grades and how to log into the intranet. And we will discuss and welcome new members to the team as well as welcoming a Parent Teacher Organization group being started at Grant. Lights refreshments will be served. Also, we will have door prizes provided by the school. Thanks, Mrs. Castro castrot@sps186.org (217)525-3170 ex. 209

Please take about 15 minutes to complete this survey. Your voice matters and we want your feedback in what you think about Grant Middle School! http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/

Come support the GMS band as they march in the parade for the first time ever!! Parade starts at noon downtown- hope to see you there!

Good evening This message is for GMS Boys and Girls Track athletes we will be having a parent meeting at 5:15PM on Thursday in the library. We hope to see there. If you can't attend please have your athlete let Coach Lee or Coach Harris know. -Mr. Goss

We can't wait to see you tonight at STEM Night at GMS from 6-7:30! Even if you have not RSVP'd you are welcome to come and we look forward to seeing you from 6-7:30pm.

Please join us next Tuesday evening for fun and learning! ** Parents/guardians must accompany students please** Scan the QR code to RSVP

This week we will kick off track season with tryouts for boys and girls being after school 2:30 to 4:00pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. 8th Grade Girls Volleyball will have practice to prepare for Regionals on Wednesday and Thursday 5:30 to 8:00pm Hope you all are enjoying your off day!

There is no school tomorrow in honor of Casimir Pulaski. We look forward to seeing you Tuesday!

Just a friendly reminder that there is no school on Monday in observation of Casimir Pulaski. We will see you on Tuesday, March 4.

Please join us in a FREE Spirit Week to wrap up Black History Month! All attire must be school appropriate and still follow all of the Student Handbook Guidelines. Spirit Week Monday, February 24 – Pajama Day (NO SLIPPERS- safety hazard) Tuesday, February 25 – Twin Day (Dress the same as a friend!) Wednesday, February 26 – Dress Like a Teacher Day Thursday, February 27 – Hat Day (All hats must be worn forward facing) Friday, February 28 – Red, Green, Gold/Yellow, and Black Day (Dress in the colors associated with Black History; Black-resilience, Red- bloodshed in the fight against racism, Green- natural resources and rich African greenery, Yellow- justice, optimism and equity for all)

Good morning, girls basketball open gym for Saturday 2/22 has been cancelled due to Spring Sport Pictures. Open gym will resume Sunday 2 to 4. Have a great weekend -Mr. Goss

Good morning Grant middle school families, Today we will start our 5-Essentials surveys. Attached is the flyer QR code that you can scan to complete the survey and link is below to complete your survey from your browser. As a district we need 20% to reach our goal but, it would be nice to get as many parent responses as possible. For each parent that completes a survey your name will be entered into a drawing for a prize and your student name will be added to the list to receive free popcorn or get a pass for hat day. These prizes will be given once the 5- Essentials survey has ended. It will be announced later when that date is. Developed by: The University of Chicago Consortium on School Research. Purpose: To identify strengths and weaknesses in a school's organizational structure and culture to inform improvement strategies. Who takes it: Students, teachers, and parents. Five essential areas: Effective Leaders Collaborative Teachers Involved Families Supportive Environment Ambitious Instruction Parent Link: https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/login/

Good afternoon GMS sports fans. Tonight's game against CTK has been moved to 5:00PM due cold temps 8th grade parents if you could arrive at 5:30 to get ready for 8th grade night we'd appreciate it! We hope to see you tonight!

Good afternoon GMS Sports fans. There is a location change for tomorrow's 6th grade girls volleyball game. The game will now be played at Ball Charter 2530 E. Ash Street. The game times remain the same with the B-Game at 9:30 and A-Game at 10:15. Good luck Generals!

Check out what's going on with your Generals! We made the district site! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15yHGNJSLw/?mibextid=wwXIfr

All scheduled games , practices, club, and activities for 2/12 for Grant Middle have been cancelled due to weather. Stay safe -Mr. Goss

Today is an e- Learning day due to the predicted weather this afternoon during dismissal times. Students should log into Canvas, and complete each assignment from their teachers. Teachers will be online from 9-11 for help! Don't forget to take your attendance on the intranet!!!