🐯📚 What a GREAT first day at Gifford Middle School!
We are so happy to have our Tigers back on campus! It was wonderful seeing our hallways and classrooms filled with smiling faces, excitement, and learning again.
We’re off to an amazing start and can’t wait to see what the 2026–2027 school year has in store!
Welcome back, Tigers! 🐯✨
Mr. Thimmer's weekly update and car rider procedure reminders! We can't wait to see everyone tomorrow morning!
It's time to represent Gifford Middle School! If you're ready to compete, make new friends, and show your Tiger pride, don't miss our upcoming Co-Ed Soccer and Girls Volleyball tryouts!
📅 Tryouts: August 17–19
🕒 Time: 3:10 PM – 4:30 PM
📍 Meet at the Gym
⚽ Co-Ed Soccer
Wear athletic clothing
Bring cleats and shin guards
🏐 Girls Volleyball
Wear athletic clothing
Bring athletic shoes, knee pads, and a water bottle
📋 Important: All student-athletes must have a completed EL2 (Physical Form) and EL3 (Consent & Release of Liability Form) on file before participating in tryouts.
📅 Tryouts: August 17–19
🕒 Time: 3:10 PM – 4:30 PM
📍 Meet at the Gym
⚽ Co-Ed Soccer
Wear athletic clothing
Bring cleats and shin guards
🏐 Girls Volleyball
Wear athletic clothing
Bring athletic shoes, knee pads, and a water bottle
📋 Important: All student-athletes must have a completed EL2 (Physical Form) and EL3 (Consent & Release of Liability Form) on file before participating in tryouts.
We can't wait to welcome our Tigers back for an amazing 2026–2027 school year on Monday August 10th! Here are a few reminders to help everyone have a great first week!
Transportation is working all weekend to help our families with bus information. We also have a link on FOCUS to the Find My Bus app.
A huge thank you to the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office and everyone who supported the Fill the Bus school supply drive for their generous donation of school supplies to Gifford Middle School!
We can't wait to see everyone tomorrow at Gifford Middle School Orientation!
Whether you're a new Tiger or returning for another great year, we're excited to welcome you and your family to campus! Come meet your teachers, pick up your schedule, explore the school, and get ready for an amazing 2026–2027 school year.
Whether you're a new Tiger or returning for another great year, we're excited to welcome you and your family to campus! Come meet your teachers, pick up your schedule, explore the school, and get ready for an amazing 2026–2027 school year.
A huge thank you to Einstein Bros. Bagels and Wawa for generously sponsoring our Back-to-School Breakfast for our teachers and staff!
Your kindness and support helped us start the new school year by making our team feel welcomed, appreciated, and energized. We are so grateful for community partners like you who invest in our educators and students.
Thank you for helping us kick off an amazing school year!
At Gifford Middle School, student safety is always our top priority. That's why all students are expected to wear their SDIRC Student ID Badge every day while on campus and when riding school transportation.
2026-2027 Parent Acknowledgment Forms
Beginning July 23, the annual Parent Acknowledgment Forms will be available in the Focus Parent Portal. Parents and guardians must complete a separate set of forms for each student enrolled in an SDIRC school and update their parent contact information for the new school year.
These forms include required annual acknowledgments and consent information related to transportation, student meals, student conduct, academic honesty, internet access, media and directory information, health services, library access, water safety and other required notices.
Forms must be completed before families can access the remainder of the Focus Parent Portal.
The district’s goal is to receive all completed forms by September 18.
For technology assistance, families may use a computer available in their school’s enrollment office. For assistance with Focus, call the Help Desk at 772-564-3066.
https://sdirc.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/
🎶 Day 1 of Engage was a success!
Our Leadership Team chose "The School of Rock" to represent our school!
Just like a great band, every Tiger has an important part to play. Together, we’ll build a culture of collaboration, creativity, leadership, and excellence.
The first day of school is almost here, and we can’t wait to welcome our Gifford Middle School students and families back for an amazing year!
As you get ready for the 2026–2027 school year, please take a moment to review our school supply list and dress code.
Don’t forget to take advantage of Florida’s Tax-Free Month from July 20–August 20 to stock up on school clothes, shoes, and supplies!
To purchase PE uniforms: Pay by credit/debit card at Orientation. After Orientation, pay online* and pick up throughout the year from Coach Knight.
* Online credit card payments are accepted through the Givebacks App. Download -> Choose Gifford Middle School -> Add your student
📅 First Day of School: Monday, August 10, 2026
⏰ School Hours: 8:10 AM – 2:51 PM
Let’s start the year strong and make the 2026–2027 school year our best one yet!
As you get ready for the 2026–2027 school year, please take a moment to review our school supply list and dress code.
Don’t forget to take advantage of Florida’s Tax-Free Month from July 20–August 20 to stock up on school clothes, shoes, and supplies!
To purchase PE uniforms: Pay by credit/debit card at Orientation. After Orientation, pay online* and pick up throughout the year from Coach Knight.
* Online credit card payments are accepted through the Givebacks App. Download -> Choose Gifford Middle School -> Add your student
📅 First Day of School: Monday, August 10, 2026
⏰ School Hours: 8:10 AM – 2:51 PM
Let’s start the year strong and make the 2026–2027 school year our best one yet!
GMS UCA CAMP CHAMPIONS!!!
What an incredible week at UCA Cheer Camp! Our GMS Tigers Cheerleaders worked hard, learned so much, and brought home some amazing accomplishments:
🏆 1st Place Overall Camp Champions
🥇 1st Place – Band Chant/Cheer
🥈 2nd Place – Camp Routine
📣 Spirit Stick Winners
🍌 The Banana Award
The excitement continues as our entire cheer team has been invited to perform in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl Halftime Show! 🏈
We are so proud of these athletes, especially our incoming 6th graders and newcomers. Their hard work, teamwork, sportsmanship, and dedication have led to an unforgettable season of success. Way to represent Gifford Middle School with pride!
What an incredible week at UCA Cheer Camp! Our GMS Tigers Cheerleaders worked hard, learned so much, and brought home some amazing accomplishments:
🏆 1st Place Overall Camp Champions
🥇 1st Place – Band Chant/Cheer
🥈 2nd Place – Camp Routine
📣 Spirit Stick Winners
🍌 The Banana Award
The excitement continues as our entire cheer team has been invited to perform in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl Halftime Show! 🏈
We are so proud of these athletes, especially our incoming 6th graders and newcomers. Their hard work, teamwork, sportsmanship, and dedication have led to an unforgettable season of success. Way to represent Gifford Middle School with pride!
Gifford Middle School Orientation is Almost Here!
📅 Thursday, August 6
We can't wait to see our Tiger family back on campus and kick off another incredible year at Gifford Middle School!
📅 Thursday, August 6
We can't wait to see our Tiger family back on campus and kick off another incredible year at Gifford Middle School!
Celebrate this incredible achievement with us!
This recognition represents countless hours of hard work, determination, collaboration, and heart. It belongs to every student who persevered, every educator who inspired, every staff member who supported, every family who partnered with us, and every school leader who helped make excellence possible. Congratulations on an outstanding year.
The future is bright!
Together, we are MySDIRC.
This recognition represents countless hours of hard work, determination, collaboration, and heart. It belongs to every student who persevered, every educator who inspired, every staff member who supported, every family who partnered with us, and every school leader who helped make excellence possible. Congratulations on an outstanding year.
The future is bright!
Together, we are MySDIRC.
Attention Student Athletes and Families!
Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, an EKG is required for students participating in an FHSAA sport for the first time. We've partnered to offer convenient screening opportunities this July.
Please review the graphic for dates, locations, eligibility, and important details. Contact your school's athletic director or athletic trainer with any questions.
Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, an EKG is required for students participating in an FHSAA sport for the first time. We've partnered to offer convenient screening opportunities this July.
Please review the graphic for dates, locations, eligibility, and important details. Contact your school's athletic director or athletic trainer with any questions.
We are proud to share that Gifford Middle School was recognized with the prestigious Exceeding Expectations Award from the East Coast Technical Assistance Center (ECTAC).
This distinguished honor is awarded to schools that demonstrate exceptional, data-driven academic growth and student achievement, exceeding state-predicted outcomes.
This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers, staff, families, and community partners. Together, we continue to prove that with high expectations, strong support, and a commitment to excellence, our Tigers can achieve incredible things.
A special thank you to the Vero Beach Rotary Club for their continued support of Gifford Middle School! 💻🐯 Through their generosity, our students were rewarded with 4 HP laptops and 14 tablets to help encourage and inspire student success. We truly appreciate our amazing community partners! ✨
🧮🐯 Our GMS Mathlete Team competed today at Dr. Moore’s Magnificent Mathlete Competition!
We are so proud of our students for representing Gifford Middle School with teamwork, determination, and strong problem-solving skills. Great job, Tigers! ✨👏
We are so proud of our students for representing Gifford Middle School with teamwork, determination, and strong problem-solving skills. Great job, Tigers! ✨👏
Students will keep their Chromebooks and chargers over the summer and are encouraged to use them for reading and completing iReady lessons during the summer months.
Please remember that these devices are intended for educational purposes only and should not be used for gaming or other non-school-related activities. Any personal use should take place on a separate personal device.
Families are asked to review the attached documents regarding Chromebook expectations and free Wi-Fi locations available throughout the county.
Thank you for your continued support in helping students properly care for their devices and ensuring they are returned at the start of next school year.
Please note: Current 8th grade students will also keep their Chromebooks over the summer. However, if your child will not be attending an SDIRC high school, the Chromebook and charger must be returned to the school ASAP
Please remember that these devices are intended for educational purposes only and should not be used for gaming or other non-school-related activities. Any personal use should take place on a separate personal device.
Families are asked to review the attached documents regarding Chromebook expectations and free Wi-Fi locations available throughout the county.
Thank you for your continued support in helping students properly care for their devices and ensuring they are returned at the start of next school year.
Please note: Current 8th grade students will also keep their Chromebooks over the summer. However, if your child will not be attending an SDIRC high school, the Chromebook and charger must be returned to the school ASAP
