GMS MISSION: Grant Middle School will provide a learning environment designed to empower all students to find success academically and socially with a life-long sense of responsibility for their own learning.

GMS VISION: All Grant Middle School students will be critical thinkers. To achieve this vision we will provide an environment that fosters curiosity and positive exploration through a variety of teaching strategies that allows for flexibility to meet the needs of our students.

GMS VALUE STATEMENT: Staff will provide daily opportunities for students to achieve success through student engagement, quality assessments, and a positive school environment. Teachers will provide students with opportunities to respond to higher-level questioning through writing and thoughtful discussion.

GMS GOAL STATEMENT: 100% of teachers will consistently use evidence-based instructional practices.

Main Office

Principal:
Jordan Joost
jjoost@sps186.org

Assistant Principal & Athletic Director:
Jeremy Goss
jgoss@sps186.org

Administrative Intern: Tony Nika
anika@sps186.org

Phone: 217-525-3170
Fax: 217-525-3172

Guidance Office

Dean: Traci Dixon
tdixon@sps186.org

Dean: Erica West
ewest@sps186.org

Phone: 217-718-7133
Fax: 217-525-3390

School Hours: 8:00 - 2:30 - Parents may drop off at 7:30 a.m.

Each Wednesday is Teacher collaboration and school dismisses one hour early at 1:30.