Giddings Middle School

Hey, Giddings Buffaloes fans! Jump into January with 15% OFF orders of $100 or more at your Giddings Buffaloes Sideline Store. Stock up for yourself or for a fellow fan who's had their eye on that special hoodie, hat or tumbler. Best of all, this awesome sale is on for the ENTIRE month! So head over to Sideline Store now and save on all your faves with code JAN23 today. http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/texas/giddings/giddings-isd

The GHS Chess Club is sponsoring a pre-concert meal tomorrow (Tuesday, 12/13) before the GISD Band Concert. The pulled-pork sandwich meal includes chips, onions/pickles, Blue Bell ice cream, BBQ sauce, and a drink (water or soda). The cost is $10 and it will be served from 4:30pm until 6:30pm.

The GMS Girls Basketball program is holding a ChristmasToy Drive on Monday, Dec. 12. Attendees for the games against Smithville are asked to bring a small unwrapped toy for a boy or girl between the ages of 3 and 10 years old. The toy (or a monetary donation toward the purchase of toys) will be accepted as your admission fee. Toy donations will benefit Giddings Elementary students in need. Go Buffs!

Hey, Giddings Buffalo Fans! It's time to get a head start on all your Cyber Monday shopping. Visit your Sideline Store now and take 25% OFF the hottest Giddings Buffalo apparel and accessories on everyone's list with code CYBERMONDAY. Don't wait--order by November 28 to receive by December 25. Go Buffs! http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/texas/giddings/giddings-isd

GISD Superintendent Roger Dees highlights a few items of interest for the Giddings ISD community -- a PDF of this November newsletter is available here: https://5il.co/1kj4a

Tickets for this Thursday night's game against Connally in Bryan will be ONLINE only. Cost will be $6 for all ages, Gold Passes will be accepted. https://www.bryanvikings.net/HTtickets

The sub-varsity football games that were rescheduled for today have NEW START TIMES. The Freshman team will play at 5:30pm. The JV team will play at 7:00pm.

Due to the forecast for severe weather on Friday, and out of an abundance of caution, GHS football games will be moved up one day this week. Varsity will play on Thursday and sub-varsity teams will play on Wednesday. All game times will remain the same.

GISD Superintendent Roger Dees highlights a few items of interest for the Giddings ISD community -- a PDF of this mid-October newsletter is available here: https://5il.co/1je5h

The Oct. 11th GMS Pep Rally has been canceled due to a schedule conflict.

There will only be ONE 7th grade Football Game against Smithville tonight at Buffalo Stadium. The Game Begins at 6:00 pm. There will be no concession stand.

GISD Superintendent Roger Dees highlights a few items of interest for the Giddings ISD community -- a PDF of this newsletter is available here: https://5il.co/1igu7

There will be NO concession stand at the GMS 8th Grade Football games tonight at Buffalo Stadium. We apologize for the inconvenience.

You're Invited!! Join Ms. Crum at GMS on September 22 at 6pm to learn more about the Boston and New York Trip. Here is what we will discuss: What we’ll see and do Travel logistics Safety and flexibility How to earn high school credit Affordable payment options and more When: Thursday, September 22 nd 6pm – 7pm Where: Ms.Crum’s Room, GMS (Meet in GMS lobby) Questions? Email me: lorri.crum@giddings.txed.net RSVP even if you cannot go and select “No, but send more information” to stay informed. https://rsvp.efexploreamerica.com/hsgjyb8

GMS Yearbooks are on sale now!!! The early bird price of $25 ends September 16. Get yours at Jostens.com/yearbook23 to lock in the best price available. New this year: For only $7 more you can have your name printed on the cover along with 4 icons that represent your year! Visit the website for more information. See Ms. Crum in GMS 607 for any questions or to place orders in person. You may pay with cash or a check made payable to Giddings Middle School. You may add additional items to your order in person as well as online! We are thrilled to offer signature packages with signing markers and additional pages, protective covers, and more. Visit Jostens.com/yearbook23 to see what's available!

Rev up your GIDDINGS BUFFALO pride with September's Feature of the Month: custom mesh jerseys! Show your personality by adding a name and number. It's the perfect fan gear to cheer on the Buffs. Grab your new game day favorite from your Giddings Buffaloes Sideline Store now. Check us out on social to learn more. Go GIDDINGS BUFFALOES! http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/texas/giddings/giddings-isd

*** Maroon Day at GISD *** Giddings ISD asks that students wear the school colors of Uvalde CISD (maroon & white) in support of the students of Uvalde on Tuesday, Sept. 6, as they return to school for their first day of the 2022-23 school year.

GISD Superintendent Roger Dees highlights a few items of interest for the Giddings ISD community -- a PDF of this newsletter is available here: https://5il.co/1hi4v

A special provision has been approved to provide free meals (breakfast and lunch) to ALL GISD students at all four campuses. This program takes effect immediately, so meals are free to all students beginning Friday, Sept. 2. The full press release can be found here: https://5il.co/1hfln (English) or here for Spanish:https://5il.co/1hflm

This week’s varsity football game at Jarrell (Cougar Field) will have online-only ticket sales. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for students. The ticket purchase link is: https://www.vancoevents.com/BGNA Kickoff is Friday, Sept. 2 @ 7:30pm There is a “Clear Bag Policy” in effect at the stadium. All bags must be clear to enter the stadium and not exceed 12 inches tall by 12 inches wide by 6 inches depth. Clear one-gallon resealable plastic storage bags are approved.