Softball tryouts are cancelled today due the weather.
5/6 GIRLS Basketball tryouts will be May 7th and 8th from 4-5:30.
Softball tryouts will continues Monday 3:15-5:15.
Congratulations to Sophie Ingle and Anna Claire Hardin on their victory over JCS and USJ today at Jackson Country Club. The golf team will compete in the district tournament on Monday at Humboldt Golf and Country Club.
Yesterday, the students of SGCMS celebrated the second birthday of our school therapy dog, Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt.
SGCMS will distribute yearbooks on Monday. If your child has not purchased a yearbook, the cost is $75.
Thank you to Englewood Baptist Church for providing breakfast for our staff this morning. We are grateful for such an amazing community partner!
Boys soccer game tonight will be at 5:30 & 8th grade night will begin at 5pm. These times might be different than what was previously communicated.
7th and 8th Grade Band practice for tomorrow is being rescheduled to Thursday, May 2nd due to forecasted rain. Color Guard will still have practice from 3-5. Thank you for your understanding!
Students in Mrs. Malone’s Career Exploration were visited by Trooper Ralph Winters from the Tennessee Highway Patrol. He spoke to 7th graders about careers in the THP and other law enforcement pathways. He also discussed passenger safety and making good choices.
Congratulations to Anna Claire Hardin and Sophie Ingle on their win today over Milan! Anna Claire was also the medalist for the match!
TCAP testing begins tomorrow at SGCMS. Our testing schedule is posted here. We appreciate all efforts to ensure students are at school during testing times. Thank you for your assistance.
5th Grade Parents! We would absolutely love to have your student join our 6th grade band! Please have a conversation with your student about joining the band. They may be hesitant at first, but with your support, band may open up a world of possibilities for your student. The lessons learned in band will last your student a lifetime. Please see the FAQ attached. If you have other questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Bateman at rbateman@gcssd.org
Softball tryouts will be April 15, 17, 19 at softball field, 3:15-5:15. All students will stay after school and walk to the field together.
Physicals must be completed and submitted to dragon fly BEFORE trying out.
Parents - as warm weather approaches, please help us by ensuring students are adhering to the dress code. Shorts and skirts need to hit at the students fingertips. Running shorts are not in compliance. This policy is consistent with that of the high school.
Football tryout info. . .
Students in 8th grade at SGCMS participated in a career fair at the Jackson State Community College Trenton campus. Students toured 8 different career paths and learned about exciting careers in respiratory therapy, computer information technology, radiologic technology, criminal justice, emergency medical service, health sciences, engineering systems technology, and supply chain logistics.
ECLIPSE DAY
On Monday we will observe the eclipse from 1:30 - 2:20. Parents will not be able to line up for car rider until 2:30.
Only students who have returned their permission forms will be able to go outside to observe the eclipse. We will be sitting outside if your student would like to bring a towel to sit on.
SGCMS is so thankful for community leaders like Ms. Renee Morris and Ms. Misty Sharp from Centennial Bank for taking the time to teach financial literacy and interview skills to our 7th graders. We also appreciate the “swag bags” with sunglasses.
Thank you to Leaders Credit Union and Ms. Carrie Cantrell for leading 8th graders through a financial reality simulation. Students were tasked with creating a budget for a mock family of three with jobs, debt, and bills. We are thankful for our community leaders who take the time to teach our students and prepare them for adulthood.
