Gravette Middle School

We have a new email address to reach anyone/everyone present in the front office. Please send an email to the following address if you would like to reach any/all office staff: gms.office@gravetteschools.net

6th Grade Newsletter for September 27, 2024: https://5il.co/2xu61 Parents/guardians, The end of the quarter is rapidly approaching. Please be sure to check your child’s grades in HAC this weekend. If there is any missing work (zeros) in HAC on 10/8, your child will NOT be eligible for the reward trip. The late work may still be turned in for a couple more days to improve the grade, but the deadline for reward trip eligibility will be 10/8.

ATTENTION: If you would like to purchase last year's yearbook, you only have until Sept 30th. All extra yearbooks will be returned to Walsworth and will not be available for purchase. Please send cash/check to Mr. Griffith at GHS or Mrs. Youngblood at GMS for $55 by Monday.

Have you ever heard school work isn't rocket science? These students at Gravette Middle School certainly haven't! Mr. Leach's Science Class has entered the explosive finale of their lessons on the laws of motion today with the culmination of their experiments on mass and acceleration. Students added air pressure to 2-liter bottles of water using a bike pump and sent their custom-designed rockets skyward at amazing speeds. By measuring the amount of water and the time each rocket spent airborne, the students were able to compare designs to find out which rocket was the most efficient.

Attention Athletes! If you are a current 8th-12th grade athlete you can order a Letter Jacket Tuesday September 24th. You can pick up an order form from the MS and HS offices. Please order your jacket at one of the time slots that keeps you from missing practice or class time! (7:00am-7:55am--FIELDHOUSE) (10:17am-10:47am-- VOLLEYBALL GYM) (11:15AM-12:40pm-- AUX GYM)

6th Grade Parent Night was last night, and it was wonderful to see everyone. We know some of you couldn't make it, so you can find the presentation and all the information we discussed at this link: https://5il.co/2x20j

RSVP Required: Parent Info Night for Sixth Graders next Tuesday! Mark your calendar and RSVP at this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DABA62BA2FDC07-51158080-6thgrade

This week has seen an increase in threats against schools across the country. We are aware of these situations and are responding to issues on a local level. We have coordinated with the Gravette Police Department to provide extra security this week. We have no credible or specific threats against any of our schools. Our staff appreciates the support of our police, parents and community as we work together to provide a safe and nurturing environment for our students. Verifying the accuracy of shared information is a collective responsibility. Please look to the school district and police department for accurate information. Updates will be issued as new information becomes available.

Ready for summer in Washington, D.C. and New York City? Tonight’s the night! The info meeting for next year’s DC & NYC trip will be held tonight at 5PM in the new Lion Community Center (next to the admin building). This is your final reminder to RSVP: https://bit.ly/4dA2VZN Registration is mandatory to attend. Interested in the trip, but can’t make the meeting? Register with, “No, but send me more info.”

Schedule your FREE Pediatric Dental Appointment for October 4th!

If your child had Free and Reduced Meals last year, you still need to complete an application for the 2024-2025 school year, or you will lose your benefits! Please fill out a new application for the new school year before September 30th to maintain your Free and Reduced Meals. Visit https://www.gravetteschools.net/free to complete the form.

After School Reminder: There is no 21C After School Program on Fridays! Be sure to have transportation plans for your children when school lets out.

Gravette Middle School is going to Washington, D.C. and New York City! We’re excited to see so many families already registered for the info meeting on Tuesday, September 10! If you haven’t already, make sure to let us know you’re coming: https://bit.ly/4dA2VZN. This is an amazing opportunity for your student to explore outside their comfort zone and build skills for the future. Hope to see you there!

Students of Gravette Middle School's Mr. Leach are learning about the relationship between mass and acceleration in their Science class. This experiment has kids measure multiple instances of motion with differing weights to see the changes using a Bluetooth-connected scale. The technology displays each measurement of the experiment in real time, enabling students to use real-world examples to understand scientific concepts. #LionPride #gravette

September 30th is the last day to sign up for Free/Reduced Lunch at https://www.gravetteschools.net/free It's not too late to enter for your chance to win the Gift Card Giveaway! Just sign up for Free Lunch at the link above and you're automatically entered. Students who qualify and sign up also get Free SAT/ACT Waivers, Additional Scholarship Opportunities, Reduced Home Internet Prices with Qualifying ISPs, and Free or Reduced Rates on College Application Fees.

Adventure awaits in Washington, D.C. and New York City for Gravette Middle School! Next summer, join us as we stand in the presence of a giant at the Lincoln Memorial, walk in George Washington’s footsteps at Mount Vernon, soak in the bright lights of Times Square, and experience a performance like no other on Broadway. To learn more, attend the info meeting on Tuesday, September 10 at 5PM in the new Lion Community Center (next to the admin building). Registering for the meeting is mandatory to attend: https://bit.ly/4dA2VZN.

It's time to purchase your 2024-2025 Yearbook! All middle school/high school yearbooks can be purchased online at this link: https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/p5SdcH9X20ORAlhxMoGgRO0v The middle school will be combined with the high school yearbook again this year! If you would like to purchase LAST YEAR'S 2023-2024 yearbook, we have a few extra for sale until Sept 30th for $55. Please send payment to Mrs. Youngblood at the middle school or Mr. Griffith at the high school! After Sept 30th we will send all extra, OLD yearbooks back to Walsworth and won't have any extra yearbooks from last year available to purchase! Please plan accordingly!

Don't forget about "Fast Fridays" ... School releases early today! GDE (2:15pm K2-- 2:45pm PreK), GUE (2:25pm), GMS (2:31pm), GHS (2:45pm)

Don't forget today is a "Fast Friday" which means students are getting out early! ○ Glenn A. Duffy Elementary K-2 - 2:15 p.m. Dismissal Begins... ○ Glenn A. Duffy Elementary Pre-K - 2:45 p.m... ○ Gravette Upper Elementary - 2:25 p.m. Classes End... ○ Gravette Middle School - 2:31 p.m. 8th Period Ends... ○ Gravette High School - 2:45 p.m. 8th Period Ends...

REMINDER: ALL Gravette Schools are on the "Fast Fridays" schedule, meaning dismissal is earlier than the rest of the week! Here's when to expect schools to let out on Fridays: ○ Glenn A. Duffy Elementary K-2 - 2:15 p.m. Dismissal Begins... ○ Glenn A. Duffy Elementary Pre-K - 2:45 p.m... ○ Gravette Upper Elementary - 2:25 p.m. Classes End... ○ Gravette Middle School - 2:31 p.m. 8th Period Ends... ○ Gravette High School - 2:45 p.m. 8th Period Ends...