October Update for GMS Families
Gettys Middle School - Easley, SC
Gettys Middle School Raises Student Achievement
Gettys Middle School increased the number of students on-track for college and career while increasing two levels on the school report card to an overall “Good” rating! Our students increased our rating 63% within one year by improving our prior overall score by 19 points and beating 75% of all middle schools in SC! Just a few highlights of what you accomplished together with our students:
- Our 6th grade Math students started their middle school education with a 23% increase in “Met” and above.
- We had a 6.3% increase in Math “Met” and above and a 3.3% increase in ELA
- Student growth showed record achievement: All students’ growth increased 39%
- More engaged students was reported in a survey of our students. According to our students, this shows they believe your classrooms and lessons are more engaging!
- Our Science and Social Studies students achieving “Met” and above outperformed state averages once again.
We are proud of our students and staff for producing academic results!
GMS Game Room Opens For Outstanding Students
GMS says “thank you” to several students that showed the highest growth on SC Ready Math and English from May of 2019! The Gettys Galaxy Game Room opened last week and it will be used to recognize and reward students that are showing “Gettys Greatness” in academics, attendance, and their character. Our game room includes Xbox S1’s, 4 Nintendo Switches, Nintendo Wii, or they can exercise their mind on our oversized Connect 4 game. Students will enjoy games such as Madden 2019, NBA 2K19, FIFA 2019, Just Dance 2019, Wii Sports, and Mario Kart Deluxe just to name a few. Some of the games are sports-related and e-sports has become one of the fastest growing developments in schools and colleges. Locally, Erskine College provides $28,000 annually for e-sports scholarships to their college!
789 GMS Students Completed a High School Course Last Year
Dr. Yemothy Named 2019-2020 SDPC Teacher of the Year
Ansley Burns Sings on America's Got Talent
CJ Spiller joins GMS to Stop Bullying
GETTYS CALENDAR OF EVENTS
- 10/8 Career Center Open House for 8th graders from 6:00-8:00 pm
- 10/8 PTO Open Skate Night at Easley Skate Center from 6:00-8:00 pm $5 skate and $2 skate rental
- 10/9 Volleyball (H) vs McCants: 8th grade volleyball player appreciation night
- 10/9 7th grade Football (A) at Robert Anderson 6 pm
- 10/10 8th grade Football (H) at Easley High at 5:30 pm
- 10/14 Volleyball (A) at Seneca Middle
- 10/15 School Pictures Day
- 10/15 SDPC Volunteer Training at 5:30 pm
- 10/16 PSAT given at GMS during the AM
- 10/16 7th grade Football (A) vs Glenview at TL Hanna
- 10/16 8th grade Football (A) vs Glenview at TL Hanna
- 10/17 Earthquake Drill
- 10/19 Volleyball Region Tournament at EHS
- 10/23 7th grade Football at Seneca
- 10/24 8th grade Football (H) vs Seneca
- 10/28 Spirit Week Begins with Pep Rally on 10/30 at 2:00 pm in the Gym
Stay Connected with GMS!
A Tradition of Excellence in Easley Since 1962
Gettys Middle School
Website: http://gms.pickens.k12.sc.us/
Location: 510 South Pendleton Street, Easley, SC, United States
Phone: 864-397-3900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gettysmiddleschool
Twitter: @Gettys_Middle