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π£ Β New & Important
π£ Β New & Important
Halloween costumes will be allowed at school on Friday, October 30.Β Please adhere to the guidelines below or you will be asked to change:
no masks or face coverings
no props can be brought to school that look like weapons
no political costumes
no make-up or hair spray/coloring may be brought to school to apply
your body must be covered appropriately (the school dress code still applies)
Friday, October 30 is a 1/2 day of school.Β Our dismissal time is 10:51 a.m.
There is no school on Monday, November 2.
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
Letβs congratulate Mason Madden for being awarded the 2026 Wheelchair Player of the Year recently at the WMTA Awards Banquet and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Mason was also a member of the MS Boys Tennis team. If you see him in the halls, please congratulate him!Β
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Β Events & Activities
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Β Events & Activities
GMS Attendance Challenge
Grandville Middle School is hosting an Attendance Challenge to encourage perfect attendance!
How It Works:
Every time your 1st hour class achieves perfect attendance, your entire class gets a ticket entered into a drawing.
Prize: A cider and donut party for the winning class!
Challenge Details:
Dates: November 3 β November 20 (14 school days)
Eligible Period: 1st Hour Classes
French Club meetingΒ
French Club meetingΒ
Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 2:45-3:45 p.m. in Room 121.
Wrestling
Coach Richardson will be in the cafeteria during all lunch periods on Wednesday, October 28 to hold informational meetings for any boys interested in wrestling during the Winter II sports season!
Winter II Sports Registration Is Open!
Winter II Sports Registration Is Open!
Registration is now open for Winter II athletics at Grandville Middle School. The deadline to register and submit all required materials is December 14.
Winter II Season Begins: January 4
Sports Offered:
Girls Basketball: Tryouts required
Boys Swim & Dive: Grades 6β8
Wrestling: Grades 6β8
How to Register
Students interested in participating must register through FinalForms.
Important: For sports requiring tryouts, please wait until teams are selected before submitting the participation fee.
We're looking forward to another great winter sports season. Go Bulldogs! πΎ
GMS Run/Exercise Club β All Are Welcome!
GMS Run/Exercise Club β All Are Welcome!
Students are invited to join the GMS Run/Exercise Club, a noncompetitive club focused on exercise, running and stretching.
When: Wednesdays, 2:45β4 p.m.
Dates: November 4, 2026βFebruary 24, 2027
Where: Meet by the GMS Weight Room
The club meets once a week for a fun hour of exercise. Students will warm up, work out and stretch indoors, then run outside, weather permitting.
Permission Slips:
Available in the Main Office or Mrs. Kozak's room (103, eighth-grade academic wing).
Completed permission slips must be returned to a coach on the first day of Run Club.
Questions? Contact Mrs. Kozak at akozak@gpsbulldogs.org.
Club Leaders: Coach Kozak and Coach Groendyk
Grandville Schools Night With the Grand Rapids Gold π
Grandville Schools Night With the Grand Rapids Gold π
Join us for an exciting night of basketball as the Grand Rapids Gold take on the Cleveland Charge! This special event is a great opportunity for Grandville families, staff, students and supporters to come together, cheer on our schools and enjoy high-energy professional basketball.
Event Details
Date: Friday, November 20, 2026
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Van Andel Arena
Tickets: $17 per person
Giving Back to Grandville Schools
Of every ticket purchased, $5 will go directly to the Grandville Education Foundation to support programs and opportunities for our students.
Purchase Tickets for Grandville Schools Night
Bring your friends, wear your Grandville gear and help us pack the arena for a fun night that gives back to our schools!
Questions? Contact Sam at sseegobin@nbagrandrapids.com.
π Reminders & Information
π Reminders & Information
GMS Care Closet Donations Needed
GMS Care Closet Donations Needed
Our school counselors are collecting donations for the GMS Care Closet, which provides essential items and snacks to students and families in need.
Donations will be accepted throughout October and may be dropped off at the GMS Main Office during parent-teacher conferences or on any regular school day.
You can also order items from our Amazon Wish List and have them shipped directly to the school.
Items Needed:
Individually wrapped granola bars
Trail mix
Goldfish crackers
Pretzels
Applesauce
Small and regular-sized plastic water bottles
Mini Gatorades
Thank you for supporting our GMS community!
π¬Β Support
π¬Β Support
Request an Appointment With a School Counselor
Request an Appointment With a School Counselor
GMS students who would like to meet with a school counselor can complete the Counseling Appointment Request Form.
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