GMS Falcon Update

Quarter 3 Report Cards will be given to students on Thursday, March 19th during Homeroom.

Also coming home are NWEA Map Progress reports, Falcon 5K Information, Past Due Fees Notices, SOS Education and Screening Information, and for grade 8 only an ACT Encourage optional information request.

Anyone interested in cheering for the 2026–2027 school year should plan to attend cheer clinics and tryouts. Cheer clinic will be March 23rd through 25th from 2:45 to 4:45 in the Middle School gym. Tryouts will be held on March 26th beginning at 3:00 PM. Tryout packets are available in the school office. Please stop by to pick one up and sign up as soon as possible. GO FALCONS!

Ohio House Bill 123, the Safety and Violence Education (SAVE) Students Act, requires schools serving grades 6-12 to implement programs that support school safety, including suicide awareness and prevention training. As part of this effort, Graham Middle School will offer depression screening and suicide prevention education through the SOS Signs of Suicide Prevention Program. All students will participate in the educational component. Students will then complete a brief mental health screening and may follow up with a Prevention Specialist from TCN Behavioral Health. If your child’s screening indicates risk factors that may require further evaluation, you will receive a phone call with additional information and referral resources. If you do not want your child to participate, please complete the form sent home attached to report cards and have your child return it to Mrs. Kettler, Pupil Services Coordinator, in the office.

Dates:

Grade 6 - March 23rd, 24th, & 31st

Grade 7 - April 10th & 13th

Grade 8 - April 27th & 28th

Graham Middle School is hosting a Color Blast 1 mile & 5K run/walk

with proceeds benefiting student organizations and student initiatives

throughout the building.

Date: Saturday, May 2nd

Time: 10:00am runs start (all starting together this year)

Location: Graham Middle & Elementary Schools

Check-in: begins at 9:00am @ GMS (9644 Us Hwy 36 Saint Paris, OH 43072)

Pre-Registration Deadline: Sunday, April 19th @ midnight (if shirt package chosen)

Cost:

Basic Run/Walk Packet $25

-Participant Registration

-Color packets to use during the event (2)

-Sunglasses

-Color Blast Bracelet (1)

-Color Blast Tattoos (2)

Registration Plus Shirt Option $37

Shirt only (no run/walk package) $15

All participants will run through a minimum of 4 color stations in the 1 mile, and 12 total in the 5K. Our goal is 6 each mile.

All participants have the opportunity to participate in the pre-race water balloon fight (helps the color stick to clothing).

All participants and spectators can enjoy the variety of vendors we hope to have.

Additional color packets may be available for sale at the event (cash/check)

**New this year, you can signal “NO COLOR POWDER” the day of the event to prevent being doused directly with powder throughout the race.**

Registration: We heard your requests over the years and put in place an online registration system!! All registration will be completed through Hometown Ticketing.

https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/graham/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50Lzc0NQ==

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

March

19 - Quarter 3 Report Cards sent home in HR

19 - NJHS meeting during 8th Intervention and Lunch

19 - GMS Parent Teacher Conferences #4 (3:30-7:00)

20 - No School (Staff Professional Day)

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

April

April 1 - April 7 - No School (Spring Break)

1-Middle School Track Meet (Quad) at Home 5 pm

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

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

10 - DC Trip Fall 2026 Payment #3 ($225)

10- SOS Education (7th Grade: Callison)

10-Middle School Track Meet at Mechanicsburg HS 5pm

13- SOS Assessment (7th Grade: Callison)

13- Middle School Track Meet (Tri) at Troy HS 5pm

13 - OST ELA Grade 8 Part 1

14 - OST ELA Grade 8 Part 2

15 - OST ELA Grade 7 Part 1

15 - Dark Sky Percussion Group in Gym (Noon-9:00pm)

16 - OST ELA Grade 7 Part 2

16 - NJHS meeting during 8th Intervention and Lunch

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

16 - Champaign County Arts Council Show/Competition

18- Middle School Track Meet (Invite) at Northwestern HS time TBA

20 - OST ELA Grade 6 Part 1

21 - OST ELA Grade 6 Part 2

21 - STEAM Club 2:20- 3:30

22 - OST Math Grade 8 Part 1

22 - Clark State Scholars Induction Ceremony

23 - OST Math Grade 8 Part 2

23 - Quarter 4 Interims sent home in HR

23 - Middle School Track Meet vs Miami East at Home 5pm

24 - OST Make Ups

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

25- Middle School Track Meet (Invite) at Kenton Ridge HS 2pm

27 - OST Math Grade 7 Part 1

27- SOS Education (8th Grade: Adams)

28- SOS Assessment (8th Grade: Adams)

28 - OST Math Grade 7 Part 2

28- MIddle School Track Meet away either at Miami East or Triad TBD 5 pm

29 - OST Math Grade 6 Part 1

30 - OST Math Grade 6 Part 2

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