Good evening GKMS Families,
We are just over a week away from the start of the school year! Listed below are some important dates and events. Student schedules will be available in Skyward tomorrow, August 5th, at 3pm. As a reminder, students must be registered in order to receive their Chromebooks next week.
6th Grade Orientation is next Thursday, August 11th at 6:30pm. Students will receive their Chromebooks and be able to drop their supplies off in their lockers.
7th Grade Supply Drop Off/Chromebook Pick Up is next Tuesday, August 9th from 8am-3pm. 7th Grade students may tour the halls and walk their schedule as well.
8th Grade Supply Drop Off/Chromebook Pick Up is next Wednesday, August 10th from 8am-3pm. 8th Grade students may tour the halls and walk their schedule as well.
GKMS Curriculum Night is Monday, August 22nd starting at 6:30pm at GKMS. This is for all grade levels.
The chart below lists some upcoming important events. As a reminder, students must have a valid physical on file in order to participate in athletic practices and contests.
Sport | Date | Time | Where | Who Can Participate |
1st Football Practice Begins | August 8th | 3:15pm-5:00pm | GKMS Football Field | 7th and 8th Grade |
Cheer Practice | August 16th | 3:15-3:45pm | GKMS Main Gym | 7th and 8th Grade |
Cheer Parent Informational Meeting | August 16th | 3:45-4:15pm | GKMS Main Gym | Parents and their athletes |
Cross Country Practice Begins | August 16th | 3:15-4:30pm | GKMS | 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade |
Girls Volleyball Practice/Tryout | August 16th | 3-5pm | GKMS | 7th/8th Grade Girls |
As always, please contact me with any questions at cbutcher@gkschools.org or call me at 815-784-5222. Have the best weekend ever!
Respectfully,
Craig Butcher
Principal GKMS