MIDDLE SCHOOL SOUTH
February 13, 2025
This Week at GMSS
From the Desk of Ms. Murdock
Good afternoon GMSS families,
A reminder that there is no school for students tomorrow (Friday, 2/14) and Monday (2/17). I hope you enjoy the long weekend. When we return, we have just 14 days until the end of the 3rd quarter! There is time to finish strong.
Yearbook sales: Yearbooks will be on sale until Feb 28. Price: $28.00.
Use this link to order online, or look for a flyer next week. We do not have extra yearbooks once we place the order! They are delivered in the spring - so please order if you would like one.
Stay safe and warm
Robin Murdock
From the PTO
Our PTO meetings are the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm. We run our meetings virtually and hope to have many attend!
Our next meeting is March 4th! At this meeting, we will be discussing officers for next year as well as the end of the school year items.
https://meet.google.com/aps-cfbc-resQuestions can be directed to:
President Sarah Narloch sarahnarloch@me.com
Vice President Angelia Holliday ahollidayrealty@gmail.com
Treasurer Christine Warrick christine.warrick@sbcglobal.net
Secretary Nimrah Clark Nimrah.Clark@nationwidechildrens.org
Actionable Information
GJPS Families,
It's hard to believe it, but it's Gahanna GALA time!!
The event is at Jefferson Country Club on February 22, 2025! Please be the biggest cheerleader for GJPS by volunteering for the 2025 Biggest Pep Rally Ever!
Please click on the following link, review available slots and sign up today! Volunteer Sign Up
Thank you for being involved! Go Lions!
From the Guidance Office
Please find our current Mental Health Newsletter:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J2ixFp2OetPW9wDKOY-xKUPcNQN5tdN_klTzN_KkNv0/edit?usp=sharing
As the weather changes continues to be unpredictable, we do have resources for our families in need of winter essentials. Please reach out to your counselor for further information.
Current 7th grade students met with guidance counselors for scheduling next year. Forms are due Wednesday, February 19th.
Current 6th grade students will have information presented in ELA classrooms to choose an appropriate ELA selection for 7th grade. 7th Graders have the option to take Accelerated ELA and their teachers will explain the requirements.
Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns.
Mrs. Artis (students with last names A-K) artisa@gjps.org
Miss Lubinski (students with last names L-Z) lubinskij@gjps.org
Mrs. Johnson - Mental Health Specialist johnsona@gjps.org
Athletics
Spring seasons are now! Mr. Dorn, our athletic director was in our lunchrooms for students to sign up.
Please visit Final forms to sign up or add a sport to your account.
You must have a current, within a year, physical on file as well. Coaches will send information through final forms. Coaches will send information through Final Forms.
Spring Sport Tryouts
Must be ALL green in FinalForms to Tryout and Practice
Girls Lacrosse
Where: GMS SOUTH Gym
Date: Monday Feb 24 and 25th
Time:4:30-5:30pm
Boys Lacrosse
Where: GMS EAST GYM
Date: Monday 2/24, 25, and 27th (No tryouts on the 26th)
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
7th Grade Softball
Where: GMS WEST Gym (Enter on the Aux gym side, near the athletic shed)
Date: Wednesday Feb 19 and Thursday 20th
Time: 5:30pm-7pm
8th Grade Softball
Where: GMS SOUTH Gym
Date: Tuesday Feb 18 and 19th
Time: 6:30-8pm
7th Grade Baseball
Where: GMS WEST Gym
Date: Monday Feb 24, and 25th
Time: 5-8:30pm
8th Grade Baseball
Where: GMS WEST Gym
Date: Monday Feb 24, and 25th
Time: 5-8:30pm
East Boys and Girls Track
Where: East Track and Cafeteria
Date: Practice begins Feb 24
Time: 4:15-5:30pm
West Boys and Girls Track
Where: West Track and Cafeteria
Date: Practice begins Feb 24
Time: 4:15-5:30pm
South Boys and Girls Track
Where: South Track and Cafeteria
Date: Practice begins Feb 24
Time: 4:15-5:30pm
Boys Tennis
Where: Blacklick Elementary - Tennis Court around back
Date: Monday 3/10,11,12
Time: 5-6:30pm
Please reach out to our athletic director with an questions! AND come root on our boys and girls basketball, wrestling and cheerleaders this winter!
Phil Dorn: dornp@gjps.org
Final Forms:
Please find a full schedule of events on our home page
Include Upcoming School Events
Mark Your Calendar
Feb. 14, 2025: PD Day - No School
Feb. 17, 2025: Presidents Day - No School
Feb. 22, 2025: Gahanna Gala
Feb. 26, 2025: Dodgeball Tourney after school
Mar. 7, 2025: End of 3rd Quarter
Mar. 10, 2025: Staff Work Day - No School
Mar. 12, 2025: KONA ICE at Lunch $4.00
Mar. 31-April 4, 2025: Spring Break- No School
April 9, 2025: KONA ICE at Lunch $4.00
April 15, 2025: 6th Grade Fun Night
April 18, 2025: Comp Day - No School
April 22, 2025: 7th FUN Night 4:00-5:30 pm
May 1, 2025: 8th Grade Dance
May 2, 2025: PD Day - No School
May 6-9: 8th Grade DC Trip
May 14, 2025: KONA ICE at Lunch $4.00
May 23, 2025: Last Day of School for Students
May 24, 2025: Class of 2025 Commencement
349 Shady Spring Dr
Gahanna, Ohio, 43230
614-337-3730