Did you know that GMSD has invested over $96 million dollars in our facilities? Find out more about how in this month’s Superintendent’s Report as our Deputy Superintendent, Josh Cathey presents the district's Master Facilities Plan Updates. Speaking of facilities, watch the video above for a behind the scenes look at the Houston Middle School addition which is really starting to come into focus.

Jason Manuel,

Superintendent

Q1 Report Cards for grades 4-12 will be available on Skyward Family Access beginning Wednesday. Please see below if you need help accessing them.

1- Log in to Skyward Family Access
https://sis-germantown.tnk12.gov/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsGERStu/seplog01.w

2- Click Portfolio and select the Interim Report Card you would like to view.
a. If you have multiple children, scroll down to find the other child’s report card.

SGA is going to host the GMSD Trunk of Treat at Houston High School parking lot on Monday, October 31, from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. This is a free, community-service offering to all GMSD families! Engage in games and grab some candy before you hit the streets on Oct. 31.

It’s been an incredible week for guest speakers and community support in the schools; FedEx who hosted their Express Experience Virtual Tour garnered over 400 interested CTE students at Houston High School. 12 of our students participating in leadership germantown’s future leaders programs worked with local business leaders to create and market ideas and products this week. Mayor Mike Palozzolo made an appearance at HMS Leads to discuss local government and Congressman David Kustoff later made an appearance to talk with honors students about leadership. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with our students. It’s an important facet of our strategic plan to bring real-world experiences, connections, and partnerships to our students.

Addison Abney, a freshman at HHS, competed in the Royal International Miss Tennessee Jr. Teen pageant this past Saturday night, October 22 in Paris, TN and won! She will represent Tennessee in Orlando in July 2023 and compete against Jr. Teens from all over the world.

Results from the TN State Cross Country Meet:

Dogwood Elementary School Girls Team First Place

Houston Middle School JV Boys Team First Place

Houston Middle School Varsity Team First Place

Farmington Elementary School Boys Team First Place.

Representatives from EVERY GMSD K-8 School Riverdale, Forest Hill Elementary School, FES, DES, & HMS.

The Tennessee State Elementary and Middle School Cross Country Championship took place on Saturday, October 22 in Knoxville. Each and every GMSD schools sent individuals or teamsWe wish all of our runners luck and success. Check out the Neighborhood video at the top of the page for some footage of Farmington Elementary School's team send off.

Our creative crosswalk collaboration continues as the guest artists joined our AP art classes to provide feedback on their design drafts. We can’t wait to share those with the community for feedback next month.

Come and see the Shakespeare classic performed by this talented cast and crew:

Benedick...........Declan Storey

Beatrice...........Megan Waugh

Don Pedro...........Sarah Johnson

Claudio...........Adam Saleh

Hero...........Annabelle Gary

Don John...........Micaela DeCremer

Leonato...........Carter Yeargan

Innogen...........Isabella Marshall

Antonio...........Kai Scott

Balthazar*...........Hannah Moore

Borachio...........Alan Du

Conrade...........Truman May

Margaret...........Callie Sparkman

Ursula...........Sarah Hochman

Dogberry...........Sophia Overstreet

Verges...........Lydia Smith

Friar Frances ...........Elaina Nicholas

Sexton...........Caroline Adams

First Watchman...........Kate Emfinger**

Second Watchman ...........Amelia Summy**

Messenger 1...........Kyle Jolly

Messenger 2...........Nina Mahintorabi

Boy...........Marissa Watson

u/s Beatrice...........Maggie Salajka

u/s Her...........Greer McGaughey

(Understudy performance will be Saturday at 2 during the run)

Swings: Elly Schmit, Payton Coughlin

People of Messina: (includes other named roles) Nina Mahintorabi, Kyle Jolly, Aniqa Ali, Brayden Daugherty, Elly Schmit, Greer McGaughey, Ivy Kuzan, Izzy Maday, Lauryn Bonds, Lawson Beaupré, Olivia Sigman, Payton Coughlin, Thomas David Johnson, William Johnson, Elaine Ulmer

*Balthazar is also the lead singer and dancer

**Featured Singers and Dancers

Songs to be performed include such swing standards; Don't Get Around Much Any More, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Come Rain or Come Shine, Sing Sing Sing, In the Mood, et al.

Shoutout to the HMS PTO for putting together a very successful fundraiser, and to the students and parents for their participation.

Riverdale is hosting a virtual Parent Workshop presented by Daybreak's Clinical Director Susie Gregory on November 1st @ 5:30pm. Parents can gain the link by emailing Jacqueline McClinton.

Highlights by Kelly Day Portraits. Only one chance remains to see a home football game, LIVE. Mark your calendars for the Mustangs vs. Whitestation on Friday, October 28th.

19th Annual Houston Mustangs Baseball Golf Tournament

Monday, Oct. 24, 2022

Links at Galloway

11:00 am registration

12:00 noon shotgun start

More info and to register: https://www.mustangsbaseball.com/

(select golf tournament tab)

Congratulations to THE Houston Band at the Arkansas State Contest! Houston is bringing home:

• Superior Rating & 1st place AAAAA (performance)
• 2nd place color guard
• 2nd place drum major
• 2nd place AAAAA Band overall, 2nd place Music
• 3rd place Marching
• OVERALL 2nd Place Grand Champion!

Our Staff Profile this week also took us to Houston High School to learn more about School Social Worker Denise Fisher. This month, GMSD will be highlighting the extraordinary work of our school counselors, social workers, and school psychologists.