GHMS ~ In the News

Welcome to the October edition of GHMS ~ In the News! As the leaves turn and the autumn air cools down, Great Hollow Middle School is bustling with energy, creativity, and school spirit. From celebrating our talented Artists of the Month to standing united for Bullying Prevention Month on Unity Day, October has been filled with memorable moments.

Halloween was a spooktacular hit at Great Hollow! Students showcased their creativity and holiday spirit by arriving in a wonderful variety of unique costumes—with several students even crafting impressive handmade outfits of their own.

Scroll down to check out our recent highlights, upcoming November events, and even a delicious seasonal recipe!

Mr. Scomillio, Mrs. Caldwell, and Mr. Olsen

Congratulations to Great Hollow's Artists of the Month, from Mrs. Dean's art classes!

6th grade: Sofia Panchuk

7th grade: Nicolas Gandarillis

8th grade: Delaney Hemmerich

Their beautiful artwork is on display in the library hallway.

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and on October 21, Great Hollow's students and staff wore orange, to show our shared commitment to prevent bullying and to support one another. This special day is dedicated to sending a visible message of building community through kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.

You can see some of our photos from the day by clicking below:

Our library transformed into a thrilling storytelling center for our annual "Spooky Stories" event on October 30! Sixth grade ELA classes joined Mrs. Jakubowsky in the decorated library to hear some hauntingly spooktacular stories from their favorite teachers, administrators and principals. Special thanks to everyone who stepped away from their desks to share their favorite spooky tales and ghost stories, helping us foster a lifelong love of reading in our students.

Congratulations to the winners of Mrs. Jakubowsky's Two-Sentence Scary Story Contest! While every submission was spine-chilling, these three stood out from the rest!

6th grade: Noora Abdallah, "The Mirror's Warning," Mr. Sillam's ELA Class

7th grade: Matthew Clare, "The Final Birthday," Ms. Wanser's English Class

8th grade: Alishba Haq, "The Smiling Reflection," Mrs. Rosen's English Class

Halloween was a spooktacular hit at Great Hollow! Students showcased their creativity and holiday spirit by arriving in a wonderful variety of unique costumes—with several students even crafting impressive handmade outfits of their own. Our faculty and staff participated in the 12th annual themed costume day, surprising our students dressed up in a costume that represented our favorite retail stores, box stores, fast food chains, or brands!

Congratulations to the winners of the costume contest!

This year, the GHMS FCCLA Club brought some festive fun to the front of our school, by hosting an amazing scarecrow competition! Each school club was invited to put their creativity to the test and design a scarecrow that perfectly matched the club's unique theme.

The creativity on display was outstanding. A huge thank you to everyone who participated! The final results are in:

First Place: FCCLA

Second Place: Arts and Crafts

Honorable Mention: Girl's Field Hockey

Congratulations to all of our students who were CAUGHT BEING KIND during the month of October! Keep up the good work and continue to spread your kindness everywhere you go!

We want to congratulate our wonderful school custodian, Ms. Toni, on her upcoming retirement!

A school building is only as strong as the people who care for it, and we have been incredibly fortunate to have one of the very best. For 23 years, Ms. Toni has worked tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our environment safe, clean, and welcoming. From early mornings to late afternoons, she poured her heart into making our school a positive place where students can thrive, and her presence will be greatly missed in our hallways.

Thank you, Ms. Toni, for your years of exceptional service and dedication to our Great Hollow community. We wish you endless joy, relaxation, and wonderful adventures in your well-deserved retirement!

Looking to shake up your dessert table this year? Move over traditional pumpkin pie—this make-ahead Pumpkin Spice Tiramisu is the ultimate holiday crowd-pleaser! It combines the cozy, warm spices of autumn with the rich, creamy layers of a classic Italian favorite.

November 1 Daylight Savings Time Ends

November 3 Superintendent's Conference Day- Staff Only

November 4 PTA Meeting, 7 pm, Main Library

November 5 Yearbook Photo Retakes

November 6 Quarter 1 ends

November 9 Quarter 2 begins

November 10 Family Connect Night

November 11 Veteran's Day, No School

November 19 SCPD Presentations

November 20 Popcorn Friday

November 24 Emergency Preparedness Drill- Dismissal 15 minutes early

November 25-27 No School/Happy Thanksgiving

November 30-Dec 4 Scholastic Book Fair, Main Library