Newsletter

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