Gunter Middle School

The August issue of the Tiger Times has been published. You may view it at https://www.smore.com/79k1u. This issue is full of information you will need for a great start to the school year. Enjoy!

Parents & Guardians, TEA has released all 3-8 STAAR results in the parent portal found at https://www.texasassessment.gov/families.html. If you have any questions or problems accessing, please contact your student’s campus office or email either darrington@gunterisd.org or mkelly@gunterisd.org. Thank you, Gunter ISD

Are you ready to begin shopping for the 2022-23 school year? You can find the middle school supply list at this link: https://5il.co/1daa4

Attention 8th Grade Parents of students taking Adv. Bio 9th Grade Advanced Biology Info: Classroom Page https://classroom.google.com/c/NTMxOTA5NDE4MDkw?cjc=drax3x3 Remind for 9th Advanced Biology - Mrs. McDonald Text @8f96h To 81110 https://www.remind.com/join/8f96h?utm_medium=android Email bmcdonald@gunterisd.org if you have questions

This morning Gunter Middle School and Gunter High School students were placed in a "Hold" which is the first step in our emergency plan. This is a precautionary measure taken when there is a minor issue that needs attention. We had a minor discipline issue taking place between the two campuses in a high traffic area. Campus administrators thought it best to keep all students in place until they could attend to the situation. This was a cautionary step to make sure all students were safe. Once the situation was resolved, students were released to their next class. We notified parents through email and voice call. If you are a parent of a student at GISD, and did not receive the call, please update your information in Parent Portal.

Parents, We will always error on the side of safety to the fullest as we work through issues in real time. Any time you try to communicate to a campus of 850 staff and students, during a passing period with large numbers transitioning between buildings, that space is needed to resolve an issue, there is going to be anxiety and concern due to the unknown. Again, we will not take anything for granted or take chances until we have full control or understanding of what measures we need to take to ensure safety. Thank you for all you do to support our schools. We are blessed in Gunter Texas. Please enjoy your weekend.

Parents: We are hearing that many of you are experiencing issues with the registration process. Some are able to register and some are not. We are trying to figure out where the glitch is. Stay tuned for more information. Thank you!

Two things: - Last STAAR exams for 6,7,8 today: make sure they bring their Chromebook chargers - Water, Water, Water…the financial support from our community towards Special Olympics has been amazing. If you didn’t get a chance to be a part, consider dropping off a pack or two of water bottles to GMS. We are stockpiling for the event. Have a wonderful Tuesday 👍💯🐅

Parents, We have a large swarm of bees that parked in one of the trees in the front of GMS. Exercise caution if you are stopping by. Contact us if you or someone you know is a professional bee remover. 903-433-1545 🐝

Parents/Students: Reminder that HS is testing today. Please drop all students at GMS. Boys Athletics can drop at Fieldhouse as normal. All breakfast will be at GMS. Thursday/Friday - 8th grade report to GMS by 745am for STAAR Testing. Have a GreaT Wednesday!👍🔥🐅💯

Early Voting Begins tomorrow. Parents: make sure your students eat breakfast before 1st period. Athletes need to bring a snack. No Tiger Time tomorrow. Have a GreaT Week 👍💯🐅🔥

Early Voting Begins Next Week Board, Bond, Local, and State Propositions are on the Ballot.

MS parents/students: No after school athletic activities the next two days. Gyms and Indoor will be closed. Students need to go home after school. **District HS Track Today and Tomorrow**

The blood mobile will be in the high school parking lot until 3:45 today (4/13). You are welcome to stop by and give the gift of life!

This is the link for current 8th Grade Students to select their 2022-23 9TH GRADE COURSES. Email jwaggoner@gunterisd.org if you have questions. https://sites.google.com/view/ghscourserequest/class-hub

Same routine today Drop your students at GMS We will have limited access to the HS Campus (most likely for rest of week). Pick up your students at GMS after school. Appreciate your patience and flexibility!

Parents of 8th Grade Students: We will still be having our course selection meeting tonight (4/5) in the HS cafeteria at 6PM. We will have a 2nd session offered this Thursday night at 6PM for those who are unable to attend this evening.

Incoming 9th Grade Course Selection Meetings: 6:00pm on Tonight (Tuesday) and Thursday in the HS Commons. Both meetings will cover the same information so parents only need to attend one. Jacob Waggoner GHS Counselor 903-696-1302 jwaggoner@gunterisd.org

GMS Parents Please do not drop your students off at the HS. Bring them straight to GMS. **Boys Athletics can drop at the Fieldhouse** GHS off limits to middle school until we can determine what access we will have for electives. Thanks!

Good Morning! The HS took in quite a bit of water last night. Only 9th graders are attending in person in order to take the English EOC. GMS is dry and ready to go. Boys athletics will meet at the Fieldhouse/indoor per normal routine. All other students report to the MS. All classes will be held at GMS until we determine what parts of the high school are clear for use.