Gahanna Middle School South

Due to Staff Professional Development, there is no school for STUDENTS on Monday, September 21! We hope all students and families will enjoy the long weekend!

For planning purposes...

Please see this message from 6th-grade teacher Mrs. Wamsley (as well as the flyer below) regarding an exciting possibility for students to travel to Costa Rica:

Dear families,

A quick friendly reminder! Our Costa Rica informational meeting is coming up, and I don’t want your family to miss out. This trip could be a turning point in your child’s life—building confidence, curiosity, and global awareness.

Find meeting info and RSVP here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/pd8vgvs 👈

Reminder:
- Enrollment opens at the meeting—first come, first served.
- Learn more about our travel partner, EF Educational Tours, at www.eftours.com.

I can’t wait to share how this journey can shape your child’s future. See you there!

Please see this message below from Mrs. Nicole Schmidt, a teacher at Gahanna Lincoln High School, who is organizing an incredible opportunity for our students to travel to JAPAN!

This trip is open to current 8th Grade students (through current 11th-grade students).

An informational meeting will take place on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH, in the first-floor Media Center at Gahanna Lincoln High School, from 6:30PM - 7:15PM.

For any questions, please reach out to NICOLE SCHMIDT (schmidtn@gjps.org).

If you have any questions about a particular club, please reach out directly to the advisor for more information!

This week's career is a Motion Designer.

A motion designer is a creative professional who brings static artwork, typography, and illustrations to life through movement. Some employers look for a bachelor's degree in graphic design, digital media or computer animation, the industry does welcome self-taught designers as well and your portfolio (showreel) is more important than the formal degree. Check out the links for this career to learn more!

Please see this message from PTO President, Mrs. Sarah Narloch:

Hi, GMSS Families!

The PTO is providing Raising Cane's, City BBQ, and Bellacino's to our AWESOME staff for Family Conference nights -- but we could use your help with the sides, desserts, and drinks.

Follow the link below to find all 3 sign-ups for the 3 different conference nights. THANK YOU in advance for your generosity!!

Sincerely,

GMSS PTO

Tuesday, September 22 is a WHITE OUT to support the girls' volleyball teams vs Middle School West. Students can wear white to school to support the team. For the game, students get in for $4 at the door or online. 7th grade 5:30 8th grade: 6:15 Concessions will be sold for cash only.

Each year, it is our profound honor to recognize the contributions and sacrifices of our Veterans as we join the District in celebrating Veterans' Day.

Middle School South's Veterans' Day Ceremonies will take place on actual Veterans' Day, Wednesday, November 11th.

We will share more details as we get closer, but this event usually starts at around 9:30AM.

I wanted to get this date out to you as soon as possible so that you might join us on that special morning!

Monday, September 21: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS -- Staff Professional Development Day

Wednesday, September 23: Family Conferences (4P - 8P)

Thursday, September 24: 6th Grade Adventure Day @ Hannah Park

Tuesday, September 29: Family Conferences (4P - 8P)

Thursday, October 1: Family Conferences (4P - 8P)

Thursday, October 8: October PTO Meeting, Middle School South Library, 6:00PM

Thursday, October 15: 6th Grade "Fun Night," 4:00PM - 5:30PM

Friday, October 16: End of Quarter 1

Monday, October 19: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS -- Conference Compensation Day

Tuesday, October 20: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS -- Teacher Work Day

Wednesday, October 21: First day of the 2nd Quarter

2026-2027 GAHANNA JEFFERSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS CALENDAR

To check out what's coming down the pike here at South, including this week's Athletics Events, check out the "Months at a Glance" document linked below!

Kris Fuller -- Princpal (fullerk@gjps.org)

Andy Bonath -- Assistant Principal (bonatha@gjps.org)

Debbie Hensler -- Secretary (henslerd@gjps.org)

Nikki Gervais - Attendance/Records (gervaisn@gjps.org)

Ashley Artis - School Counselors, last names beginning with A - K (artisa@gjps.org)

JJ Lubinski - School Counselors, last names beginning with L-Z (lubinskij@gjps.org)