Garrard Middle School

Garrard Middle School would like to welcome our new 8th Grade Math Teacher, Ms. Katina Chilton! Ms. Katina Chilton resides in Salvisa, KY and has a 27 year old daughter named Eden. Ms. Chilton will be starting her tenth year in education. She received both her Bachelor's and Master's degree from Eastern Kentucky University. Ms. Chilton says, "In my spare time I enjoy spending time at the pool, on the lake, watching and playing sports, refurbishing furniture, and hanging out with family and friends."

Garrard Middle School would like to welcome our new 8th Grade Math Teacher, Ms. Katina Chilton! Ms. Katina Chilton resides in Salvisa, KY and has a 27 year old daughter named Eden. Ms. Chilton will be starting her tenth year in education. She received both her Bachelor's and Master's degree from Eastern Kentucky University. Ms. Chilton says, "In my spare time I enjoy spending time at the pool, on the lake, watching and playing sports, refurbishing furniture, and hanging out with family and friends."

Garrard Middle School would like to welcome our new 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher, Mr. Ethan Lamb! Mr. Lamb recently graduated from the University of the Cumberlands with a degree in Middle School Social Studies and Special Education. In his free time, Mr. Lamb enjoys collecting baseball cards, umpiring, fishing, and watching sports. Mr. Lamb says, "I’ve wanted to teach my entire life, I look forward to beginning my teaching career at Garrard Middle School!

Garrard Middle School would like to welcome our new 7th and 8th Grade Special Education Teacher, Mr. John Anderson! This is Mr. Anderson's second year in education, but first year in Garrard County. Previously, Mr. Anderson taught in Jessamine County. In his free time, Mr. Anderson enjoys running, swimming, biking, and coaching the rec league swim team in the summers. Mr. Anderson says, "I am excited for the opportunity to work at the middle school level, this age of students is my favorite!"

Looking for an opportunity to join Garrard County Schools? GCS is now hiring a School Psychologist! Click the link below to view job description and requirements. https://garrard.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1009

PARENTS AND GUARDIANS: Garrard County Schools are excited to announce that we will be using Online Registration this year for ALL students! Parents/Guardians will need an active parent portal account starting July 1st, 2022 to register students for the upcoming school year- this will help replace the numerous hard copies parents/guardians fill out on back to school nights. If you do not have an active parent portal account, please visit your student’s school to set up your account. You will need to bring a valid ID to set up your account. You will not be able to register your student(s) for the next school year without creating this account. If you have any questions regarding your Parent Portal account, please contact your school.

Student are learning a variety of lessons this week at GMS Summer Camp!!

Did you know Family Healthcare Associates were offering services all summer? Visit us today at the Garrard Educational Center for urgent care, primary care, wellness visits, testing, and physicals! Open to all (not just staff and students). Meet Tricia Jackson, our APRN: Tricia Jackson graduated with honors from Indiana Wesleyan University. She has been practicing as a Family Health Nurse Practitioner for four years. Previously, Jackson was an oncology certified nurse at University of Kentucky for twelve years. Tricia Jackson has been a Garrard County resident since 2002 and says, "I am honored to be able to help my fellow Garrard county residents stay healthy and recover from illness. I look forward to making a positive impact on members of this community."

7th grade Cougar Award! Parker Woolums, Olivia Denny

7th grade Encore Awards! Parker Woolums, Haley Hunt, Lori Burkhead, Gabby Snowden, Alex Senn, Elsie Kudrick not pictured-Chandler Carrier, Jeremiah Askin, Lila Smart

7th grade ELA Awards! Natalie Lane, Tanvi Patel, Claire Weaver

7th grade Math Awards! Emma DelRio, Eli Pevley

7th grade Social Studies Awards! Sophie Lawrence, absent-Juliya Say

7th grade Go-Getter Awards! Reece Shearer, Chloe Hopkins

7th grade Science Award! Kylee Kobernick, Kai Weaver

GMS Library Award! Layla Scott

6th grade Cougar Awards! Gavin Noe, Lucas Wilson

6th grade Encore Awards! Lainey Montgomery, Emori Martin, Kelsey Collins, Jake Steffen, Grayson Brunelle, Jake Prewitt, Dalton Isaacs, absent-Emma Richardson

6th grade Social Studies! Olivia Klotz, Maddi Bruner

6th grade Math! Austin Seagraves, Austyn Bolton