Giddings Middle School

🔦It's time for another Staff Spotlight! This time we highlight Mrs. Enriqueta Puente. Mrs. Puente is an ESL paraprofessional rockstar here at GMS. She is a true difference-maker and a positive role model! Thank you for all you do, Mrs. Puente!

📢TOMORROW: The parent meeting for all incoming freshmen is on April 11th @ 5:30 in the High School Gym Please contact the school by phone or email with any questions.

The GMS Cheer Parent Meeting has been rescheduled to Wednesday, April 10th in the GMS Gym @ 5:15 PM

Join us in welcoming Cristal Garcia for this Staff Spotlight! We are so grateful to have Mrs. Garcia on the team. She is already a rockstar at GMS as the new principals secretary. Thank you for all you do Mrs. Garcia!

Please take a moment to review the Safety Notice regarding Monday's Solar Eclipse. PDF versions of this letter are available on our website.

Important Announcement! There will be a parent meeting for all incoming Freshman on April 11th @ 5:30 in the High School Gym Please contact the school by phone or email with any questions.

Join us in wearing green tomorrow, March 25th, in support of Tom Green Elementary and Hays CISD.

The GMS Student Council is proud to announce the March Staff Spotlight💡 Mr. Bloodworth has been a beacon of encouragement and a joy to have on campus as our Assistant Principal. Thank you for all you do, Mr. Bloodworth!

🌼Spring is in the air! 🌷There will be no school next week, March 11 - 15, for Spring Break. 💐Classes will resume Monday, March 18th with our normal schedule.

Congratulations to Assistant Superintendent Shane Holman on receiving the prestigious award from Region 13 as Star of the Month. This award is given to those who are making an impact on their school district. We appreciate all Shane has done for Giddings ISD in his 32 years of service in education. This award shows his dedication and love for our students and staff here at Giddings ISD. Shane, thank you for exhibiting the true meaning of Buffalo Pride!

🥇Today is the day! Come support the GMS Buffaloes in the annual Buff Relays at 4 PM. 📸A request from our yearbook staff advisor: While we will have 2 yearbook staff members taking photos, we know parents will be taking photos too. Please send us your best shots for the yearbook by emailing them to Ms. Crum at lorri.crum@giddings.txed.net

📍Reminder: If you are planning to enroll in the 2025 Trip to Washington DC, the deadline is this Friday! ✈The enrollment form, Itinerary, and Cost can be found here: www.efexploreamerica.com/2743143YW ❓For any other questions, please email Ms. Crum at lorri.crum@giddings.txed.net

The GMS track participants head to Smithville today. Wish your Buff good luck as they gear up for today's contests and don't forget to mark your calendars! The Buffalo Relays are next week! Come support the GMS track and field teams here at Buffalo Stadium next Thursday, March 7th at 4:00 PM.

The Elementary Queuing Lane project is well underway. On Saturday morning (2/24), we will need to shut off the water from approximately 6:00 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the Southeast portion of town (to include the Elementary School, neighboring residences, and adjacent structures) to move a fire hydrant and work on a main water line. Dr. D.

🎺Come enjoy an evening of music performed by the GMS Band students and they showcase their UIL pieces! Join us tonight at 7 PM in the GHS / GMS Cafeteria

💡It's time for another Staff Spotlight This month we highlight Mrs. Jana Ahsan. Thank you, Mrs. Ahsan, for encouraging students every day and bringing a positive vibe to Team GMS!

Just a friendly reminder that Monday, February 19th is a student holiday. Enjoy your break and we will resume the usual schedule Tuesday, February 20th.

6th and 7th Grade Families: Your student is invited to join us on an upcoming educational travel experience to Washington D.C. in Summer 2025! All details will be covered at our informational meeting. Meeting details: Date: Tuesday, February 27th Time: 6:00 - 6:30 pm Location: Zoom! RSVP to receive the link Information covered: itinerary, activities, dates, academic opportunities, cost, and EF’s risk-free enrollment period. It is mandatory to register for the meeting. Please register here: https://bit.ly/489U3GT There are limited spots on this trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity! ~~~~~ Se ha invitado a sus hijos a unirse a una futura experiencia de viaje educativo a Washington D.C. en Verano 2025. En nuestra reunión informativa se brindarán todos los detalles. Detalles de la reunión: Fecha: Martes, 27 de Febrero Hora: 6:00 - 6:30 pm Lugar: Virtual por Zoom! RSVP para recibir el enlace. Información a cubrir: itinerario, actividades, fechas, oportunidades académicas, costo y período de inscripción sin riesgos de EF. Es obligatorio registrarse para la reunión. Inscríbase aquí: https://bit.ly/489U3GT En este viaje los lugares son limitados, así que nos encantará que asista a esta reunión para conocer más sobre esta oportunidad única.

It's that time of year again! Students are always excited about Valentine's Day, and it is our job to keep your sweethearts safe. Please remember that glass and balloons are not allowed on the bus, so plan accordingly!

It's National School Counseling Week! We are thrilled to have Mrs. Bigham here are GMS. Thank you so much for all you do!