We appreciate all the hard work you put in to make this special day so flavorful and memorable for our students and staff. 🐯✨
Ms. Maxine Weber visited our afterschool program to share real-life math connections with our students. We appreciate you helping make learning meaningful and relevant beyond the classroom! 🐯✨
On March 24th, 2026 at 4:30pm there will be a Cheer Parent Meeting in the GMS media center for students who are new to cheer and interested in trying out! During this meeting, we’ll review important information about the tryout process, expectations, requirements, and our team culture. 🎀✨
They were especially excited to discover that Willie Reagan, one of the original Highwaymen, served as the art teacher at Gifford for 30 years! What an incredible piece of GMS history and legacy. 🖌️🖼️🎨🐯
🏑🐯 Introducing the 2026 GMS Girls Lacrosse Team!
Join us in the Media Center from February 9–12, 2026 for a week full of great books and reading fun. Families are invited to attend our Book Fair Family Event during Conference Night on February 12 from 3:00–7:00 PM.
For full details and to create an eWallet for your student, visit our Book Fair homepage:
🔗 https://www.scholastic.com/bf/giffordmiddleschool
Candy Grams are on sale Feb. 4–11 in the cafeteria during breakfast and lunch.
💲 $2 each or 3 for $5 — limited quantities available!
All proceeds support GMS PBIS 💛
Get ready for a festive Spirit Week from December 15–19! Each day has a fun dress-up theme and special incentives to celebrate positive behavior and Tiger pride:
✨ Monday 12/15 – Channel Your Flannel
Wear your favorite winter flannel (no PJs!).
🍬 Tuesday 12/16 – Candy Cane Day
Wear red and white! Incentive: Candy canes.
🧥 Wednesday 12/17 – Holiday Sweater Day
Wear a holiday sweater or your best tacky holiday shirt.
🧦 Thursday 12/18 – Holiday Sock Day
Show off your festive holiday socks!
🎄 Friday 12/19 – Holiday Celebration
Wear pajamas/sweats/slippers. Incentives: Juice, chips, candy canes
(Students must have no ASPIRE, no OSS, no A2OSS to participate.)
Let’s end the year with fun, cheer, and Tiger spirit! 🐯✨
Join us for the Showcase of Schools on January 10, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Gifford Middle School. Discover all the amazing opportunities our schools have to offer, meet staff, and see our programs in action.
Mark your calendars. We can’t wait to see you there!
#MySDIRC #ShowcaseOfSchools #FueledByInnovation
We’re looking for volunteers to serve as Science Fair Judges. Help support our young scientists as they showcase their creativity and innovation.
Sign up here:
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=ax2isW7tbUiLCDMODbOOaOv0hBUJkg9DgL1M2z3Cwn9UMThZMVZYNUxKSFNMTFRJMUdERElISUZLTy4u&route=shorturl
As we close out National Principal Month, we thank our #MySDIRC principals for being the heartbeat of our schools.
Send a thank you to your superhero principal below and let them know their powers of leadership, kindness, and dedication do not go unnoticed.
Follow the School District of Indian River County’s social media page for a special video from our #MySDIRC students celebrating these amazing heroes.
Celebrating Literacy Leadership: A National Spotlight on SDIRC
We are honored to share that the School District of Indian River County (SDIRC), in partnership with The Learning Alliance and the Moonshot Community Action Network (MCAN), has been featured in a national article by the Tampa Bay Times, highlighting our collective efforts to improve literacy outcomes for students in Indian River County.
This recognition underscores our unwavering commitment to ensuring that every child can read, write, and succeed. It is a testament to the collaborative spirit and dedication of our educators, families, and community partners.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to:
The Learning Alliance for their transformative work in literacy education and community engagement.
Moonshot Community Action Network (MCAN) for their innovative initiatives and unwavering support in our shared mission.
Jeff Martin and The Children’s Literacy Project for their impactful storytelling and reminder of what's possible when communities put children first.
Together, we are making strides toward a future where literacy is within reach for every child. Thank you for your continued partnership and dedication to this vital cause.
Article: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/one-school-taught-improving-florida-090500133.html?guccounter=1
#SDIRC #LiteracyLeadership #CommunityPartnerships #BestByKids #ConnectedByCommunity #EducationExcellence
Our Marine Biology students are exploring and investigating the anatomy of worms!
