Congratulations to our newest Junior BETA Club inductees! 🎉
We are proud to recognize these outstanding students as they take this exciting step in their academic and leadership journeys. Junior BETA represents the values of Achievement, Character, Leadership, and Service, and we look forward to seeing these students put those values into action.
A special thank-you to our dedicated sponsors for investing their time and supporting our students as they grow into tomorrow’s leaders.
We are proud of you, Buffaloes! 💛🖤
Photo:
Back Row: Stormie Durrenberger, Wyatt Barrager, Jase Mutscher. Jesus Segura, Robert Nicks, Liam Scholz, Payton Swonke, Marlie Malone, Katelyn Snyder Gatlin Fromme, Josh Hatfield
Front row: Gissela Alvarado, Lillian Caldera, Presley Hobbs, Jayna Lara, Fabian Navarro, Judson Jewell, Zaybriel Barrera, Ryleigh Degerolami
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For last nights effort, a 28-16 victory over Manor New Tech, the following 8th graders were selected as players of the week.
Charlie Horne, Jacob Ray , Jionni Hernandez, and Cesar Otero Tello. Way to go Buffs! 💛🖤💛🖤
The 8th grade boys defeated Lago Vista 40–6. Liam Scholz, Aiden Hernandez, Elliott Streuer and Ja ‘Darian Mathis were selected as Whataburger Players of the Week! Go Buffs!🖤💛
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❤️Red Ribbon Week Theme Reminder ❤️
🌺Mon. Oct6. 26 -
"Lei Off Drugs" - Tropical Attire
🦌Tues. Oct. 27 -
"Drugs Can't Find Us - Camo Attire
🧑🤝🧑Wed. Oct. 28 -
"Friends Don't Let Friends Do Drugs" - Dress Like Your Squad
✌️Thurs. Oct. 29 -
"Buffs Say - Peace Out To Drugs" - Hippie or Black and Gold for GMS Football vs Lago Vista (H) - 5:00 PM
🎃Fri. Oct. 30 -
"Say BOO to Drugs" - Halloween Costume (within the school dress code)
🌺Mon. Oct6. 26 -
"Lei Off Drugs" - Tropical Attire
🦌Tues. Oct. 27 -
"Drugs Can't Find Us - Camo Attire
🧑🤝🧑Wed. Oct. 28 -
"Friends Don't Let Friends Do Drugs" - Dress Like Your Squad
✌️Thurs. Oct. 29 -
"Buffs Say - Peace Out To Drugs" - Hippie or Black and Gold for GMS Football vs Lago Vista (H) - 5:00 PM
🎃Fri. Oct. 30 -
"Say BOO to Drugs" - Halloween Costume (within the school dress code)
These students represented Giddings Middle School at the October School Board Meeting. They lead the School Board, administrators and guests in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to the Texas Flag prior to the start of the meeting. Students from Left to Right: Presley Hobbs (8th grade), Lucas Simmang (7th Grade), Fabian Navarro (6th grade) and standing in for Ms. Penn, Mrs. Kimberly Moore (8th grade Science teacher).
🖤💛𝕲𝕸𝕾 𝕾𝖙𝖚𝖉𝖊𝖓𝖙 𝕮𝖔𝖚𝖓𝖈𝖎𝖑💛🖤
Congratulations to the new officers and members of the 2026-2027 GMS Student Council!
Congratulations to the new officers and members of the 2026-2027 GMS Student Council!
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The running club ended their season with a 1.25 mile race around the school area on Wednesday, October 21.
Coming in first place was Gatlin Fromme with a time of 7:50, followed by Logan Leatherwood in 2nd place, Martin Greene in 3rd place, Kara Orocio in 4th place, Roberto Correra in 5th place, Jolee Faske in 6th place, Kolton Dawson in 7th place, Ryleigh DeGerolami in 8th place, Bryson Barnes in 9th place, Sophia Bahena in 10th place, Joseline Ramirez in 11th place, and Haylen Poston in 12th place.
Other participants were Marcos Leyva, Grayson Kessler, Mateo Lara, Blakely Hines, Allyson Lindbergh, Harper Proske, Isabella Flores, Addy Fridenberg, Khrii Caldwell, Aspen Collins, Avery Majewski, Aleah Segura, Quinn Herbert, Jatziry Morales, Tessa Lyman, Savie McMillan, Alani Montoya, and Hadley Portis.
Ms. Penn handed out the medals at the end of the race.
Thank you to everyone who came and watched the race and cheered on the runners. We’ve never had such a big crowd at a running club race. Go Buffs!
The running club ended their season with a 1.25 mile race around the school area on Wednesday, October 21.
Coming in first place was Gatlin Fromme with a time of 7:50, followed by Logan Leatherwood in 2nd place, Martin Greene in 3rd place, Kara Orocio in 4th place, Roberto Correra in 5th place, Jolee Faske in 6th place, Kolton Dawson in 7th place, Ryleigh DeGerolami in 8th place, Bryson Barnes in 9th place, Sophia Bahena in 10th place, Joseline Ramirez in 11th place, and Haylen Poston in 12th place.
Other participants were Marcos Leyva, Grayson Kessler, Mateo Lara, Blakely Hines, Allyson Lindbergh, Harper Proske, Isabella Flores, Addy Fridenberg, Khrii Caldwell, Aspen Collins, Avery Majewski, Aleah Segura, Quinn Herbert, Jatziry Morales, Tessa Lyman, Savie McMillan, Alani Montoya, and Hadley Portis.
Ms. Penn handed out the medals at the end of the race.
Thank you to everyone who came and watched the race and cheered on the runners. We’ve never had such a big crowd at a running club race. Go Buffs!
Join GMS PTO and spread some spooky cheer with a Boo Gram (or a few!!!)
♥️Red Ribbon Week is next week!!
Help us celebrate a drug free lifestyle by participating in the daily themes!
All attire must still be in school dress code.
Let's join together and show our Buffalo Pride 🦬
Let's get ready for spirit week! Now announcing the 2026 Homecoming themes!
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🏆 To the ones with the whistles, wisdom, and winning spirit: Happy National Coaches Day! Thank you for cheering us on, pushing us to be our best, and always having our backs. You're the real MVPs, and we're so grateful for everything you do!🏆
Just a friendly reminder that there is no school tomorrow, Friday October 2nd.
Enjoy your weekend and stay safe!
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Enjoy your weekend and stay safe!
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Thank you so much to all who sported the new Buffalo Pride shirt today! Wear your shirt any day you choose, but especially on the 1st, 4th, and any 5th Wednesdays of the month to show we are a part of one herd, one heart! 🖤💛🖤💛
🖤💛GMS Students: It's time to apply for Student Council! Fill out the application below to be considered. See Mrs. Clark to apply!💛🖤
Summer Trip Update from EF Explore America: the deadline to enroll is extended to Wednesday, September 30th.
If you haven’t yet enrolled your student, take advantage of this extension to secure your student's spot on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. We will not be opening enrollment again.
Enroll now here: https://www.efexploreamerica.com/tour-website/2958269YR
Questions? Contact Ms. Crum at lorri.crum@giddings.txed.net ! Or, reach out to EF directly at 888-333-9756. Be sure to provide our Tour ID if you do: 2958269YR
***This is NOT a GISD sponsored trip. ***
No School Tomorrow (Friday 9/18)
Enjoy your weekend!
School resumes as usual on Monday.
Enjoy your weekend!
School resumes as usual on Monday.
📅Save the Date
Picture Day will be October 6th!
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Picture Day will be October 6th!
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The last date to register for the 2027 Summer Trip to New York City and receive a discount will be Friday, September 18th.
Use this link to enroll: www.efexploreamerica.com/2958269YR
~~~This is NOT a GISD sponsored activity. All travelers are responsible for their fees.~~~
Use this link to enroll: www.efexploreamerica.com/2958269YR
~~~This is NOT a GISD sponsored activity. All travelers are responsible for their fees.~~~
The start of the Buffalo football game in Smithville is currently in a lightning delay.
A start time will be set at least 30 minutes after lighting leaves the area.