This is a reminder that 8th grade girls basketball tryouts will be TOMORROW (Thursday) at Grant Middle School from 6-8pm.
This is just a friendly reminder that 7th grade Girls Basketball tryouts are tonight from 6-8pm at Grant Middle School.
Girls basketball season is just around the corner! Open gym for all girls interested will be tomorrow, Friday, August 25 from 4:15-6 and Saturday, August 29 from 10am-12pm at Grant Middle School.
Tryouts will be:
6th- Tuesday 8/29 from 6-8pm
7th- Wednesday 8/30 from 6-8pm
8th- Thursday 8/31 from 6-8pm
These will be at Grant Middle School.
Students only! Please bring water bottles and be ready to work!
The Softball game has been cancelled for this evening.
The baseball game vs. LMS has been cancelled for this evening. Boys will meet in the gym from 4-6pm today.
Good Evening Generals,
School starts on Monday, August 21st. The doors will open at 7:30 a.m. for students to come into the building to have breakfast. Returning students need to bring their computer bags with them. Schedules and lockers will be given to students in the morning on the first day of school. We are excited to start the new school year and look forward to seeing YOU!
This is just a friendly reminder that we no longer have a uniform. However, we will abide by the district's dress code. For clarification, please check the district/school websites (student handbook).
The first practices: Monday and Wednesday, August 14 & August 16. Meet behind the school with running shoes and clothes. 9-10 am.
Get a sports physical and turn it into the school ASAP.
XC is open to any 6, 7, or 8th grade student at Grant Middle School.
Middle school xc courses are 2 miles. Girls and boys races are held separately; all runners of the same gender, regardless of grades, compete together.
All participants must have a current physical on file, athletic card, and pay the $60 athletic fee.
Each athlete should wear running shoes to all practices and meets.
Bring water bottles to practices and meets.
CHECK THE PRACTICE SCHEDULE FOR ALL PRACTICE AND MEET TIMES AND LOCATIONS. THE SCHEDULE IS LOCATED ON THE SCHOOL WEBSITE.
Don't Forget!!!
Tomorrow is our Keep Kids in School Physical & Immunization Walk- In Clinic at Sang. Co. Dept. of Public Health - 2833 South Grand Ave. East, Spfld, IL - 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
GMS Cheer Clinics will be Aug. 9th-10th from 3-5:30/Try-Outs will be Aug. 11th 3-6:30. At Grant Middle School. Please be on time and ready. Each day is mandatory. If you miss a day, you will be disqualified to try-outs. The applications will be in the secretaries offices on Monday. You are welcome to hand them back in at the school or bring them to Clinics. No one will be allowed to enter try-outs with out this application. Good luck to
each candidate trying out.
Grant middle school try-out cheers
Try-Out Floor Cheer
Title of cheer: On Top
Grant Generals are on top we’re undefeated and we can’t be stopped
We’re tough and we’re strong
We’re here to take the win
Good luck to you let the game begin
Side Line Cheer
Title of cheer: Score
S-C
O-R-E
Score -Score Big G (repeat 3x)
Baseball practice has been cancelled today due to weather.
Boys basketball open gym has been cancelled this week (July 31-Aug 4) for the gym to be waxed.
Please remember that ALL students must be registered online each year. GMS requires updated proofs of residency as well for ALL students- even those who are returning. Please use the photo upload during registration to complete this or bring proofs in to the guidance office. If you have moved out of GMS school boundaries, you will need to apply for a transfer- this can also be done on the district website.
Registration at the school will be held on Monday, August 7 from 11am-6pm and Tuesday, August 8 from 8am-2pm.
Calling all incoming 6th graders!! 📢📢
Incoming 6th grade students are invited to attend a 6th grade orientation at their home school on Thursday, August 10th, from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Students will engage in activities, tour the school and learn more about their upcoming middle school experience. Please note that bus routes will be running that day as well.
🏐VOLLEYBALL CLINICS 🏐
CALLING INCOMING HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMAN!
Tighten up your skills and prepare for tryouts at Volleyball Player Development Clinics this summer.
LIMITED SLOTS AVAILABLE!!
Location: Grant Middle School
Address: 1800 W. Monroe, Springfield, IL
Dates: July 15 | July 22 | July 29
Time: 9 AM -12 PM
$60 per player for 3 sessions OR $25 per player per session
Click the link to register: https://forms.gle/jhwfnUHkekcXkwqZ6
Email bhabtes@sps186.org with any questions or more information.
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Due to the power outage, the Administrative Office is closed. If you need immediate assistance, please contact the Business Office at 217-525-3040. We expect to resume normal operations Monday, July 3.
All summer school programs and SCOPE are canceled Friday, June 30, to allow maintenance staff to assess and clean up buildings and grounds.
We expect all programs to resume next week as normally scheduled.
All students and staff in summer programs are safe. Buses will run at the normal time, but routes may take longer due to traffic or blocked streets. Families are welcome to pick up students early. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority.
Calling all middle school softball players!!
Tryouts for middle school softball will be July 24-25, 5:30-7:00 pm at Lawless Park -1500 N 11th St, Springfield, IL 62702
Bring your equipment
Bring plenty of water
Must have up-to-date school | sports physical
Contact Coach Handy - rhandy@sps186.org
If you are interested in softball, tryouts for the 23-24 team will be held on July 24 & 25 at Lawless Park from 5:30-7pm. If you have questions, please contact Coach Rob Handy at Rhandy@sps186.org.