GMS Falcon Update
12/12/25
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
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.
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
Community Health and Wellness Partnership Opportunities
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
St. Paris Library Calendar
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.
GHS National Honor Society Blood Drive January 13th
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
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
Nick Guidera - Principal
Vicki Packard-Cooper - Assistant Principal
Keara Kettler - Pupil Services Coordinator
Holly Rice - Secretary
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