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GMS Falcon Update

12/12/25

GMS Falcon Update12/12/25

November/December HERO Winners!

Congratulations to our November/December HERO of the Month Winners.

6th Grade - Nora Massie and Camron Boyd

7th Grade - Aurora York and Cole Raines

8th Grade - Avery Organ and Parker Fritz

Staff Member - Mr. Callison


* Students are nominated by staff, and staff are nominated by students each month. Nominations focus on the pillars of our PBIS Matrix here at GMS:

H - helpful

E - engaged

R - respectful

O - show ownership

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Quarter 2 Ending Soon!

It is wild to think that we are just about halfway through the school year! The end of the 2nd Quarter/1st Semester is Friday, December 19th, which is the final day for students before break.

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Clark State Scholars Applications are OPEN for Grade 8 Students

Mrs. Kettler has shared information with 8th grade students about this amazing opportunity to secure future stability.

Clark State Scholarship opportunity for current 8th graders!

  • FREE Tuition for up to 3 years if selected (degree or certification programs)
  • Eligible applicants include anyone who qualifies for free or reduced lunch, neither parent has a college degree associate or higher
  • MUST have at least a 2.75 GPA

Applications are due online by 5pm January 30, 2025


Application Link: https://slate.clarkstate.edu/register/Scholars2026


Please feel free to contact Mrs. Kettler with any questions about this opportunity. Kettlerk@grahamlocalschools.org

937-663-5339 x 3330

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Community Health and Wellness Partnership Opportunities Community Health and Wellness Partnership Opportunities

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New Band Mentorship Program Starting in January

In band currently but want a little more practice?

Not in band, but are interested? Try it out!

Check out the flier below and reach out to Emily Purk with questions:

ejpurk@gmail.com

937-215-4962

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St. Paris Library Calendar St. Paris Library Calendar

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3rd Round of P/T Conferences - Tuesday, 1/13

Our next round of Conferences is scheduled for Tuesday, January 13th from 3:00-6:30pm. Please contact any of your student's teachers, or the office to set up a conference.

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GHS National Honor Society Blood Drive January 13th GHS National Honor Society Blood Drive January 13th

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DC Trip Fall 2026 Informational Meeting

There will be an informational meeting Tuesday, January 20th at 7:00pm to discuss planning for the 8th grade trip in the fall of 2026. (for current grade 7 students)


At the meeting you will hear from a representative from K&K Tours and be able to also ask questions or check current fundraising account status.

How Can I Get More Information from GMS?

Be sure you update Final Forms with any changes in address or phone numbers.

Check our Graham Middle School Website. Call- (937) 663-5339

Follow us: Facebook- @gmsfalcons Twitter- @GrahamMidSchool

Click Here to access ONLINE FORMS for 2025-2026 Click Here to access ONLINE FORMS for 2025-2026

Click Here to access the 2025-2026 Student Handbook Click Here to access the 2025-2026 Student Handbook

Click Here to access 2025-2026 Supply Lists Click Here to access 2025-2026 Supply Lists

Click Here to access 2025-2026 School Fee Amounts Click Here to access 2025-2026 School Fee Amounts

Upcoming Events @ GMS

December

11 - MS/HS Band Concert

12 - KONA Ice

13 - Boys Basketball HOME vs Buckeye Valley

15 - Boys Basketball HOME vs Bellefontaine

15 - Girls Basketball @ Bellefontaine

15-19 8th Health CPR / First Aide through Mary Rutan

16 - STEAM Club 2:20- 3:30

18 - NJHS meeting during 8th Intervention and Lunch

18 - Girls Basketball HOME vs North Union

18 - Boys Basketball @ North Union

19- Power of the Pen 2:25-4:00

19 - End Quarter 2 / Semester 1

20 - Wrestling Best of the Midwest Tournament (@ GHS)

22 - 1/1 No School (Christmas Break)

27 - GLS Alumni Basketball Tourney @ GHS

30 - Wrestling @ Chris Herman Memorial (@ Cincinnati Elder)

30 - Boys Basketball @ Bethel

30 - Girls Basketball @ Bethel


January

2 - No School (Conference Comp Day)

5 - No School (Staff Professional Day - Q2/Semester 1 Records)

5 - Girls Basketball HOME vs Urbana

5 - Boys Basketball @ Urbana

6 - Start Q3 / Semester 2

6 - STEAM Club 2:20- 3:30

8 - Quarter 2 Report Cards sent home in HR

8 - Boys Basketball HOME vs Ben Logan

8 - Girls Basketball @ Ben Logan

9 - Power of the Pen 2:25-4:00

10 - Wrestling at Heart of Ohio Invite (@ Mechanicsburg)

10 - Boys Basketball @ Fairlawn

12 - Girls Basketball HOME vs Northwestern

12 - Boys Basketball @ Northwestern

13 - GMS Parent Teacher Conferences #3 (3:00-6:30)

14 - Peterson 8th Grade Qtr 3 Trip to OHP Leave 7:45am, return around Noon

14 - PBIS Assembly

15 - Kindness Club Meeting AM

15 - Girls Basketball HOME vs London

15 - Boys Basketball @ London

16 - KONA Ice

16 - GMS FFA Preschool Lesson with Peterson @ GES 2:20 - 3:15

17 - Wrestling at Hilliard Invite

17 - Boys Basketball HOME vs Arcanum

19 - No School (Martin Luther King Day)

20 - STEAM Club 2:20 - 3:30

20 - DC Trip Fall 2026 7:00pm (Auditeria)

22 - NJHS meeting during 8th Intervention and Lunch

22 - Boys Basketball HOME vs Tecumseh

22 - Girls Basketball @ Tecumseh

23 - Power of the Pen 2:25-4:00

23 - Wrestling at Ben Logan Invite

26 - Boys Basketball HOME vs Shawnee

26 - Girls Basketball @ Shawnee

28 - Mobile Vision Outreach at GMS

29 - Boys Basketball HOME vs Kenton Ridge

29 - Girls Basketball @ Kenton Ridge

30 - Clark State Scholars Application Deadline

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Nick Guidera - Principal

Vicki Packard-Cooper - Assistant Principal

Keara Kettler - Pupil Services Coordinator

Holly Rice - Secretary



Graham Middle School

Grades 6-8

Email: guideran@grahamlocalschools.org
Website: www.grahamlocalschools.org
Location: 9644 W US HWY 36 Saint Paris, Ohio 43072
Phone: 937-663-5339
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gmsfalcons/
Twitter: @grahammidschool

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