Grant Middle School

Monday school officially starts & we at GMS can't wait to see you at 7:30AM! Reminder, see below for items not to bring to school!! If you are interested in purchasing school spirit items use this link: https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/illinois/springfield/grant-middle-school

Students and families the first day of school is approaching soon! Please read below items students are not to bring to school unless the item is a part of a student's 504 plan or IEP. Thank you for your help with these matters! We can't wait for Monday!

Attention 6th graders interested in band this year: We are sharing a band teacher with JMS this year and our band teacher, Ms. Yockey, will be hosting a "Try Out and Instrument" event this Thursday, August 13 from 4pm-6pm at Jefferson Middle School- 3001 Allis St. Students will be able to test out instruments before making a decision. We hope to see you there!

Cross Country Try-Out Update:

Try-Outs will now continue on August 6th 8AM to 9:30AM. & August 12/13 8AM to 9:30. There WILL NOT be a tryout tomorrow due to 6th grade orientation. We encourage all incoming 6th graders to attend!

GMS/FMS Baseball First Cut 2025
Players on this list should return tomorrow for more practices/tryouts at Rotary Park from

9-11 am. We will continue to practice at this time from Tuesday – Friday at Rotary Park.

Thank you to all of the boys who tried out, as I know they gave their best efforts

8th grade

Jairus D.
Aaron F.
Adam M.
Braylen S.
Preston T.
Mac W.

7th grade
Camden C.
Ashton D.
Simon G.
Landon H.
Landon K.
Carter M.


6th grade
Aaron A.
Brantley B.
Duncan C.
Tyler C.
Gibson C.
Andrew F.
Isaiah G.
Jake H.
Maxwell N.
Eamon W.

THIS WEEK: Sports Tryouts for Baseball/Softball/Cross Country are happening!! 8/4 Baseball 9-11AM @ Rotary Park Softball 530-7PM @ Lawless Park 8/5 XC 8-930AM @GMS

Reminder GMS families!

Fall Sports Tryouts (Baseball, Softball, Cross Country) take place next week 8/4 & 8/5!
Baseball: 8/4
Softball: 8/4 &8/5
Cross Country:8/5 & 8/7

See the flyer for more information or contact Mr. Goss (jgoss@sps186.org)!

District #186 will be hosting a Back to School event on July 31, 2025 from 3-7pm, at the District Office at 3063 Fiat Avenue. There will be two community groups at this event offering physicals and sports physicals at low or no cost. If you are an athlete or interested in being involved in a sport and are in need of physical please consider attending this will be a first come first serve event. -Mr. Goss

Please join us for our first-ever district-wide Back-to-School event.

This event is designed to bring families, educators, and community partners together to celebrate the start of a new school year—and we'd love to have you join us!

Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Springfield Public Schools Administrative Office – 3063 Fiat Ave., Springfield, IL

This family-friendly event will feature:
School supply and backpack giveaways
Music
Food and treats
A variety of exhibitors sharing valuable information and resources for families and educators!

Reminder! Please consider supporting GMS Track & Vball today! We are having our BBQ fundraiser at Boyer Dentistery parking lot from 12 to 4 today. Come hungry!

Please consider stopping by and supporting the GMS Volleyball & Track BBQ fundraiser this Sunday 7/13 from 12PM to 5PM in the Boyer Dentistry Parking Lot. All proceeds will go back to these athletic programs. You can scan the QR Code from the flier attached to pre-order. We hope to see you there!

Reminder cheer clinics/tryouts this week starting this Monday 6/23 at 4:00PM. Enter at the 1900 side doors.

Think you've got game? Prove it. Join the Springfield Capitols Esports Summer Clinic — a free one-day camp for incoming 8th & 9th graders! Saturday, July 26 9 AM – 3 PM Lanphier High School Lunch provided Hang out with the Springfield Capitols Esports team, sharpen your skills, and see what competitive gaming is all about. Whether you're a casual player or ready to level up, this is your chance to get in the game. Register : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZSrGXTuhFRsxfg0MktWKlqeFrsPkjsN9WgBHAWz59m5HbpQ/viewform

Please join us for our first-ever district-wide Back-to-School event. This event is designed to bring families, educators, and community partners together to celebrate the start of a new school year—and we'd love to have you join us! Event Details: 📅 Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025 🕒 Time: 3:00–7:00 p.m. 📍 Location: Springfield Public Schools Administrative Office – 3063 Fiat Ave., Springfield, IL This family-friendly event will feature: School supply and backpack giveaways Live student performances Food and treats A variety of exhibitors sharing valuable information and resources for families and educators!

Good morning, GMS Families. Please join us this evening for our last Family and Community Engagement Team meeting. At 1800 West Monroe from 5:00pm - 6:00pm. Join us as we discuss registration for the next school year, our school's policy/Compact and PTO for next.

We can't wait to spend the afternoon with you! We will have food and drinks for you- bring some $$ for extra treats!

Any student attending Lanphier next year interested in Poms. Please see the flier attached for information about the upcoming try-outs.

Dear Parents and Guardians, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of you for your patience and support over the past two days. We experienced two unexpected situations that required quick response and coordination, and I want to assure you that the safety and well-being of our students was—and always will be—our top priority. Thanks to the efforts of our incredible staff, every student was cared for and returned home safely, just as they arrived. From supporting students and communicating with families, to helping one another remain calm and focused, our team came together in every way possible. We will take time to debrief internally as a staff during our faculty meeting tomorrow, and we remain committed to learning and growing from every experience. Thank you again for your trust and partnership. Warm regards, Mrs. Joost

Important Dates and Reminders : With the weather getting warmer, just a reminder about appropriate dress code. Shorts need to hit at the mid-thigh (please see the student handbook pg 23). Also, hats, bandannas, bonnets etc. are not allowed to be worn in the school building. Honors Night- students and families should receive an invitation to attend this event will be held on Thursday, May 22. Program will start at 6pm. Please be mindful of how many people you bring as we are in the gymnasium. 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony- 8th grade student who had all passing grades at the winter and this semester are invited. Families are invited as well, please be mindful of how many people attend as we host in our gymnasium. Guardians listed on the cumulative folder are able to sign their student(s) out after the ceremony. The ceremony will start at 9 am. No School on Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day) Last Day of School: Friday, May 30 and it is a full day- 2:30 dismissal.

Just a friendly reminder that our last Family andCommunity Engagement Team meeting will be next Tuesday, May 20, 2025.. From 5:00pm - 6:00pm. Please join us for discussions on registration for next year, the schools Compact and Plicy and about joining the PTO team.