Happenings @ the Hill
Volume 1 Issue 23 (Week of March 25 - 28)
NO SCHOOL FRIDAY, MARCH 29th - Teacher Work Day
During FLEX This Week (8:15-8:45am)
- Monday - Literacy FLEX Day
- Tuesday - FLEX
- Wednesday - Literacy FLEX Day
- Thursday - FLEX
- Friday - TEACHER WORK DAY - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Quick List - On Campus This Week
Monday - 3rd Quarter Ends / ChessMates (After School)
Tuesday - 6th Graders change to 4th Quarter Related Arts / UpStanders / Disc Golf Club (After School)
Wednesday - 8th Grade Band and Chorus Leave for Florida Performance
Thursday - Another Great Day to Be a Bulldog!
Friday - No School for Students!
Admin Updates - Cell Phones & Vaping
We need your help! Many of our students are carrying their cell phones on them throughout the day leading to improper usage / violations (in the restrooms/locker rooms, at blacktop time, during lunches, and during classes). Our agenda states that cell phones are permitted on campus, but should be kept in the student's locker until the end of the school day.
Please remind your student that his/her cell phone should be secured in his/her locker if brought to school.
Information regarding our district's middle school cell phone policy along with the violations plan is found in the student handbook. Our student handbook may be found online for your review.
Thank you for your continued support!
Kindest Regards,
Christine V. McNeil, Principal
Download the InfoGraphic (CDC.gov) for more information
Save the Date (s) - ALL Bulldogs
April 3rd - Report Cards Go Home along with State Testing Pamphlets
April 12th - Dodgeball Tournament via Related Arts (optional participation) / HOUSE Games Day
April 15th - 19th - Spring Break
Save the Date(s) for 8th Graders
April 26th - 8th Dance (7:00-10:00pm)
May 24th - Rising 9th Grade Tours
June 3rd - Recognition Practice Day
June 5th - Recognition Ceremony @ 9:00am (Half day of school.)
Need Access To Your Student's Grades, Attendance, Lunch Balance, and Other Info?
Use Parent Portal - access the link below to learn how to use this tool.
Please note that we are not sending home written progress reports this year.
If you are having any issues with Parent Portal, please notify Dawn Fite @ fited@fortmillschools.org.
May 8 is the Final Yearbook Purchase Deadline.
This is our school-specific link to your online Jostens yearbook offer.
http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01085939
This link prevents the purchaser from having to enter school name or city/state when going to www.JostensYearbooks.com.
*If you are uncertain as to whether or not you have purchased a yearbook, please contact Leslie Shrum @ shruml@fortmillschools.org or refer back to sites above.
Nurse's Update
The health and well-being of all students is of utmost importance. School nurses will request that you pick up your child if his/her medical condition is unstable, or if he/she is not capable of participating in the daily school activities. This decision is based upon an assessment conducted by the school nurse. In addition, the school must also follow the DHEC School Exclusion List for specific medical conditions to be in compliance with SC State Health guidelines.
End of Year Assessment Schedule
2/15-3/15 Student Engagement Survey
4/2-4/12 SC Ready/PASS Online Tools Tutorials5/13-6/5 SC Ready/PASS Testing
- 7th Grade 5/13-5/17
- 8th Grade 5/20-5/24
- 6th Grade 5/28-5/31
5/28-5/30 End of Course Exams for English 1 and Algebra 1
2019-2020 Approved Academic Calendar
Rising GHMS 6th Grade Parents - Save the Date - August 14th, 2019 will be our 6th Grade "Meet Your Teacher(s)" Night!
Thank you to the following corporate sponsors for your continued support!
Jackson Orthodontics - LEADER OF THE PACK SPONSOR!
Thank you Dr. Jackson for continuing to support our district athletic programs! You are our Leader of the Pack Sponsor by donating an additional $3,500 above your $5,000 donation to our district wide 5k!
HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEK!
Christine V. McNeil, Principal
Website: http://ghms.fortmillschools.org/
Location: 1025 Dave Gibson Boulevard, Tega Cay 29708
Phone: 803-548-8300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GHMS1998/
Twitter: @GHMSBulldogs