Gaylord Middle School students will soon begin their Educational Development Plans (EDPs). The purpose of an EDP is to provide a personal, ongoing record of career planning and future goals. Students begin this process in middle school and refine and add to their EDP as they move through high school. Middle school is a good time for students to begin to explore available careers and any education or training needed to attain those careers.

Students use a website called Career Cruising to create their EDP’s. Each student has their own Career Cruising account where they can explore all types of career and future education options in addition to financial aid information, resume writing capabilities and many other resources. We ask students to take an inventory called Career Matchmaker that uses a student’s likes and dislikes to suggest careers that might appeal to them. Then each student saves at least three careers they find interesting. We also look at post-secondary education options. Mostly, we want students to be thinking about their future. If you have any questions concerning this you may contact Mrs. Baril at barilm@gaylord.k12.mi.us

Track & Field practice will begin April 3rd, weather depending. Students must have a physical on file in the GMS office. Coaches are Mr. Berkshire, Mrs. Baril, and Mrs. Fitzgerald. If your student has not been active this winter, we suggest having them do a bit of running between now and when we start.

Students leaving before the end of the school day will only be released to a parent or guardian. The office must be notified by a parent or guardian, in writing or by phone, whenever a student is to be released to someone other than themselves.