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The GMS cheerleaders would like to thank the following businesses for their generous donations-Wilmot Land Survey, Danny Ayres Realty, Lancaster Eye Center, Irvin Group, Burger House, and Southern Roots Boutique.📣
Motivation Mondays are back! GMS' Sixth Grade band members are excited to try something new! Members received their new instruments last week, and learned how to put them together and and how to start making noise!🎶🎵 #motivationmonday #gcsproud #gmsproud
Garrard Middle School is hosting the first annual Jan Hurt Classic on Wednesday, August 24th, 2022 at 7:30PM.
Jan Hurt retired as a teacher from the Garrard County school System after 33 years of service in 2003. Additionally, she coached the GMS girls basketball team for 20 years. She helped lay the foundation for a successful middle school and high school basketball program in Garrard County.
Mrs. Hurt passed away on January 25, 2021. Garrard Middle School and Garrard County Schools would like to celebrate the impact she had on students and athletes she served in the Garrard County School system.
All GMS Cross Country Athletes and parents, please join our Remind group. If you are interested in running Cross Country for GMS, please visit Coach Robinson in Room 90 at the Middle School!🏃🏃♀️
Garrard County Schools would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to Hunt Insurance for the generous donation of school supplies to each school in the district, and to Danville Office Equipment for the delivery! #gcproud
Garrard Middle School would like to welcome our new Math Teacher, Ms. Elle Montgomery!
Ms. Montgomery is a recent graduate of Eastern Kentucky University where she received a Bachelor's of Science in Middle Grades Education, focusing on Math and Science. She was born and raised here in the Garrard County community. Ms. Montgomery says, "I am happy to now be a teacher in the school that raised me--my mother and grandparents were all teachers here!" Ms. Montgomery has played sports her entire life and is currently an assistant coach for the high school softball team. Ms. Montgomery says, "I am recently engaged and looking forward to getting married next summer! In my free time, I love to spend time with family and friends, working out, and cheering on the Kentucky Wildcats! I am so excited to begin my career and the year ahead!"
Garrard Middle School would like to welcome our new Math Interventionist Teacher, Mrs. Tami Pickett!
Mrs. Pickett started her teaching career in Madison County where she taught for 10 years. Her career then brought her to Garrard County where she taught for 4 more years. From there she went on to work as a math consultant through the University of Kentucky and a private company called Making Math Magic, all while working as a adjunct math faculty member at EKU. She has worked the past 5 years as a math interventionist and coach at Camp Dock Robinson. She and her husband have two children, Joanna (23) and Connlee (14). In her free time, she enjoys crafting, and spending time with her friends and family.
Garrard Middle School would like to welcome our new Attendance Clerk, Mrs. Tammy Jeffries!
Mrs. Jeffries was born and raised in Harrodsburg, KY. She has lived in Garrard County for twenty-seven years with her husband Bruce. They have five children and six grandchildren. Mrs. Jeffries and her husband lived in El Salvador for four years, where they began a children’s ministry. Mrs. Jeffries says, "I love spending time with my family, and traveling to El Salvador; as the mission continues to grow. I am so excited to be a part of Garrard Middle School!"
Garrard County School staff and Central Office staff will be participating in Opening Day activities on August 8th 2022. Please keep in mind, Central Office and our schools will be closed from 10:00AM-1:00PM on August 8th.
We are excited to see our students tomorrow for our back to school event!📚✏️ Tomorrow, from 12:00PM-7:00PM, students and families can visit GMS to complete necessary online paperwork (if not already completed), pay fees, pick up student schedules, meet teachers and visit extracurricular tables!
Garrard Middle School would like to welcome our new Reading Interventionist, Ms. Linda Cottle!
Ms. Cottle was born and raised in Lexington, KY. She have lived in Nicholasville for thirty years. Ms. Cottle has four children: Jack, Matthew, Rebekah, and Nicholas. She has two grandchildren: Lillian and Charles. Ms. Cottle has taught for fourteen years, and was the former archery coach at EJMS. Ms. Cottle says, "I love to backpack, camp and hike. In fact, I have been section hiking the Appalachian Trail, but have a long way to go to reach the 2000 mile finish mark! I have a big fur baby, a Great Pyrenees named George. I can't wait to get this year started!"
Garrard Middle School would like to welcome our new Office Secretary, Mrs. Tara Reynolds!
Mrs. Reynolds recently worked in the kitchen at GMS, and from there learned that this school is where she wanted to be! Mrs. Reynolds says, "I am super excited to work with such a great district." Mrs. Reynolds has seventeen years of experience as a secretary at Baptist Health Lexington. She and her husband have three girls, and also have a German Shepherd named Harper. Mrs. Reynolds says, "In my spare time I enjoy Drag Racing, fishing, time by the pool, and spending time with my family and friends to name a few! I can not wait to step into this new role, and start off another great year at GMS!"
Mark your calendars! Family Healthcare Associates will be sponsoring a Sports Physical Clinic on July 27th 2022 at the Garrard Education Center. Call to schedule your appointment (859)719-6016!
No direct cost for the student athlete!
GMS Boys Soccer!
We hope our GC students are enjoying summer break! We are excited to see everyone in August, and we wanted to send a calendar reminder to families!
Please mark your calendars with the following dates: August 8th will be Opening Day for Staff only, August 9th will be Transition Day for only Kindergarten, 6th Grade and 9th Grade students and August 10th will be our official first day (all students).
We hope you are getting excited for August! Look below to see each schools' Back to School Night date! Check back on our page for school supplies lists!
Garrard County Schools would like to congratulate Mrs. Carrie Elleman and Mrs. Vanessa May on being selected for the Peer Support Network Project, sponsored by the Southeast/ South-Central Educational Cooperative.
This GC team will receive training through the SESC and funds provided by the SESC to implement a project supporting Peer Support Networks/Arrangements this school year! Congratulations Mrs. Elleman and Mrs. May!
New to District GC Parents and Families:
Only parents with new to district students, including brand new Kindergartners (without GC sibling students), visit the link listed below to complete Online Registration.
https://tinyurl.com/gcsolr
*This link is only for parents with new to district students, including brand new Kindergartners (without GC sibling students).
Existing GC Students' Parents and Families:
Online Registration is now open! Online Registration allows you to complete necessary back to school paperwork for your student(s). This will not replace Back-to-School Nights. If you have any existing GC students (even if you are adding new students to your account), log into Parent Portal and follow attached steps. Click this link to access the document with clickable links:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p4JVqLGVWaMExk1lfdG4az_w9yqdYuJS/view?usp=sharing
If you need assistance, please contact your school.
