Gifford Middle School

Mrs. Hyde’s students brought engineering, coding, and creativity to life this week with an epic LEGO Spike Prime Battle Bot Challenge! Students worked collaboratively to design, build, code, test, and improve their own battle robots before facing off in the arena. From strategic builds to quick problem-solving under pressure, they showed incredible perseverance, innovation, and teamwork every step of the way.

💻🐯 Laptop & Charger Check May 21, 2026 🐯💻
Students will be keeping their laptops over the summer, but all devices and chargers must be brought to school on 5/21/26 for a required check to ensure they are in working order.
Please make sure students bring:
✔️ Laptop
✔️ Charger
Thank you for helping us make sure all devices are ready for summer learning! ✨

Mr. Thimmer's Weekly update: Week of 5/18/26

🎓✨ It's the final week of testing, Tigers! ✨🎓
Your attitude makes all the difference! Stay positive, believe in yourself, and finish strong! 💪📚
Remember, your mindset matters and we are proud of all the hard work you’ve put in.
🎩🐯 Hats off to you, Tigers! Keep showing what you know!

💻✨ A huge thank you to the Vero Beach Sunrise Rotary Club and Jane Burton for the generous donation of 4 laptops and 14 tablets to be used as student incentives at Gifford Middle School! 🐯 This incredible grant was made possible through the wonderful contributions to the Rotary International Fund. We are so grateful for your continued support of our students and school community! 💙👏

Tomorrow 5/15/26 is Comfy by Focused Friday... wear your pajamas!

Mr. Thimmer's Weekly Update: Week of 5/11/26

🍎✨ We have been so spoiled this week! Our teachers and staff definitely felt the love during Teacher Appreciation Week! ✨🍎 Wednesday we enjoyed a wonderful breakfast donated by Central Assembly along with a “Stock the Lounge” surprise from our GPAC! ☕🍪 Thursday featured a fantastic coffee bar and pastries, and Friday wrapped up the week with delicious subs from Surf Subs! 🥪🎉 A huge thank you to our amazing GPAC and all of our community partners who helped make this week so special for our staff. Your kindness and support mean so much! 🐯💛

Our Biology students are using the ViewSonic Lab to collaborate and sharpen their test-taking strategies! 💡 Working together, thinking critically, and building confidence as they prepare for success! 🐯

Day 1 and 2 of teacher appreciation week were a hit! 🎉 Monday kicked things off with a wonderful breakfast, and Tuesday brought delicious tacos 🌮 plus Kona Ice graciously treated our staff to a sweet treat!

Our Flag Football team took a moment at halftime to honor our amazing 8th graders for their hard work and dedication. We’re proud of all you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see what’s next! 🎉👏

Please take a moment to review all of the important information included in Mr. Thimmer's weekly update. This post shares information about Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, end-of-year events, and upcoming testing dates. 📚🗓️

A special thank you to the GPAC, Central Assembly of God, and Kona Ice for helping spoil and celebrate our amazing teachers and staff this week! 🍎🎉🍧 Your support is greatly appreciated.

🎉 Today we celebrate two very special groups who help make Gifford Middle School a great place to learn and grow! 🎉 🍎 Happy National School Lunch Hero Day to our incredible cafeteria staff! Thank you for the hard work, care, and dedication you show every day by keeping our students fueled and ready to learn. Your kindness and commitment do not go unnoticed! 🏫 Happy National Principal Appreciation Day to our outstanding school leader Mr. Thimmer! Thank you for your vision, leadership, and unwavering support of our students, staff, and families. Your dedication helps make GMS stronger each and every day.

Vero Beach High School Color Guard Auditions are coming soon! If you love dance, movement, teamwork, and school spirit, this is your chance to join an incredible program.
📍 VBHS Band Room
📅 May 11th, May 12th & May 13th
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

The Gifford MS Music Department is selling beautiful wooden roses just in time for Mother’s Day! 🌷
🌹 Pricing:
$1 = 1 Rose
$5 = 6 Roses
$10 = 12 Roses
🗓️ On sale during all lunches
📍 May 4 – May 8

🎶🌸 Join Us for the Gifford Middle School Spring Concert! 🌸🎶
Come enjoy an evening of incredible student performances featuring the Tigers Jazz Band, Advanced & Beginning Bands, GMS Chorus, and Colorguard! 🎷🎺🎤
📅 Tuesday, May 5, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 VBHS Performing Arts Center
🎟️ Admission: $5
👧 Children 5 and under are FREE

Our campus was full of extra smiles as staff members brought their children to experience a day at work! It was a great opportunity for them to see firsthand what a day at Gifford Middle School looks like. 💛✨

🌱🏙️ Sustainable Cities in the Making! Students in Ms. Long’s class are getting creative by using recycled materials to design and build zero carbon footprint cities for their project with McKee Botanical Gardens. ♻️🌿

Our Biology students are making their thinking visible as they prepare for the upcoming Biology EOC

Mr. Thimmer's Weekly Phone Call: Week of 4/20/26