Giddings Middle School

REMEMBER this Friday, Dec. 17th will mark the start of the Christmas/New Year break. All campuses will dismiss 2 hours early. Classes will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 4th. Have a safe and happy holiday season!

Giddings ISD is taking nominations for the Gifted and Talented program for the 2022-2023 school year. Parents, teachers, and community members may nominate students currently enrolled in Giddings ISD to participate in the screening process to determine eligibility for the gifted program. Nomination forms are available in the office on each Giddings ISD campus or online at the Giddings ISD website https://www.giddingsisd.net/o/giddings-isd/browse/71453 . All nominations are due by the last school day in January to each campus office. Contact April Kuck at 979-542-2854 or email to april.kuck@giddings.txed.net if you would like additional information about the gifted and talented program.

We are in the final days of a Food Drive sponsored by the GMS Beta Club. Donations will benefit Meals on Wheels Rural Capital Area Senior Nutrition Program. Drop off your canned food and non-perishable items at Giddings Middle School through Friday, Dec. 10.

*** GHS Pre-Concert Dinner *** The GHS Chess Club is sponsoring a pre-concert meal fundraiser that will take place before the GISD band concert on Tuesday, Dec. 14. Plates are $10 and will be dine-in or to-go. Serving will be 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. The main course will be schnitzel with onion-cream pepper gravy. Sides include spaetzle and glazed carrots. The salad will be marinated cucumber and tomato. Dessert, tea & water will be available. The meal will be prepared by Chef John Anderson of The Giddings Brewhaus. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. Contact Mrs. Moore at GHS for more information. (979)542-3351 x2116, or (361)522-4130.

Important events coming up at Giddings Middle School Dec. 7th - Math Benchmark (6-8 grades) Dec. 8th - Science and Social Studies Benchmark (8th grade) Dec. 14-17 - Six Weeks Testing Dec. 14 - GISD Winter Band Concert

Giddings Middle School would like to wish a safe and Happy Thanksgiving to our students, their families and to our community! Thank you for your continued support of our campus and staff.

Giddings ISD is looking for qualified substitute teachers.  Approved applicants must undergo a background check and be fingerprinted.  To apply please complete the substitute application at the link below. https://giddings.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1036

Due to the GHS Volleyball Playoff Game, Giddings Middle School Beta Club Induction has been moved from Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021 to Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021 (same time and location). Good Luck Lady Buffs!

The GHS Lady Buffs will travel to Pflugerville - Weiss to play Burnet in the Regional Quarterfinal round of the UIL volleyball playoffs. The match is Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $5 and $3 at the door or online at: https://bit.ly/GHSvsBurnet

REMINDER!! -- Today's Pre-game meal fundraiser for Lady Buffs athletics is DRIVE THRU ONLY! (Friday, Nov. 5) The line will open at 4:30pm and remain open until 7pm. There are about 40 tickets left. They will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis. The hamburger meal is $10. #GoBuffs #GoLadyBuffs

Help the Giddings High School Student Council honor local heroes! Sponsor a wreath today to be placed on a veteran's grave this December at the City of Giddings Cemetery. Just scan the QR code with your smart phone camera to make a donation online or visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/TX0954. The Due date for ordering wreaths is Monday, November 29, 2021. Wreaths will be placed December 16 & 18, 2021

The playoff game for top seed between Co-District Champions Giddings Lady Buffs and La Grange Lady Leopards will be played in Smithville tonight, Friday, Oct 29, at 5:00pm. Giddings is the HOME team. Tickets must be purchased online here: https://bit.ly/VB-Playoff-GHS-LGHS

All tickets for GMS and GHS football games in La Grange this week must be purchased online. GMS 7th, 8th, Combined B : https://bit.ly/GMSatLG GHS Varsity : https://bit.ly/GHSatLG

Due to a scheduling conflict, today's School Board meeting will begin at 5:30 PM (as opposed to the traditional 7:00 PM)If you have any questions, please contact the Superintendent's Administrative Assistant Dana Devoll at 979-542-2854.

*** REMINDER *** EARLY DISMISSAL *** *** TOMORROW, OCTOBER 15, 2021 *** All GISD Campuses will dismiss 2 hours early tomorrow, Friday, October 15, due to transportation needs for participants in the GHS Varsity Football game in Cuero.

The October meeting for the Giddings Middle School PTO has been postponed due to a scheduling conflict. The meeting will be rescheduled for a later date.

Giddings Middle School Picture Day Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021 Picture Orders must be prepaid.   Picture forms have been sent home. *** GMS Sports teams photos were taken last week. Ordering information was sent home with athletes.

Tonight's football game in Gonzales is a cashless entry. Please buy your tickets ahead of time at the following link: https://www.gonzalesisd.net/Page/4047 

**** NOTICE OF EARLY DISMISSAL *** All GISD campuses will dismiss 2 hours early on Friday, October 15, 2021. *** Due to a shortage of bus drivers, an early dismissal is necessary to provide for the transportation of all participants to the varsity football game in Cuero. *** Dismissal times are: GES-1:15; GIS-1:20; GMS-1:25; GHS-1:35

REMINDER TO GMS / GHS PARENTS Regarding participation in UIL activities (sports, band) after COVID Diagnosis Although a student may return to school after the appropriate conditions have been met for time of exclusion, UIL rules state “a student who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 must receive clearance from a physician, or a physician-approved delegate prior to returning to participation in UIL marching band or athletic activities.” A special form is available from your child’s coach or band director. It must be completed by a physician and returned to the coach or band director before participation (practice or play) can resume. The "COVID-19 Return To Play" form can also be found here: https://5il.co/zfhr