Gifford Middle School

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

Rock your Crocs & Slides on 4/24/26

GMS Drone Team Shines at the REC Drone Challenge! Gifford Middle School brought home top honors with awards for Coding, led by Jackson Golightly, and Communications, led by Charlie Challenor! 🏆✨

Today during lunch students from VBHS and SRHS came to speak to our 8th graders about high school life. Thank you for the wonderful conversations and insight!

GMS PBIS Presents Autism Awareness Spirit Week April 20-24!

🎾 GAME. SET. MATCH. 🐅
Introducing our 2026 Gifford Middle School Tennis Teams!

📣🐯 We are excited to announce the 2026–2027 Gifford Middle School Cheer Team! 💛🎀

Mr. Thimmer's Weekly Update: Week of 4/13/26

Our Gifford Middle School Sphero team brought home 1st Place in the Middle School Division at the Meta Blazers Robotics League!!! 🏆 A special shoutout to Ezra and Seth, who crushed their mission and helped lead the team to victory.

Congratulations to our 2026 Gifford Middle School Flag Football Team! 🏈💪
These Tigers showed up, competed, and earned their spot!
Let’s get ready for an exciting season!

Be here. Be awesome. Be rewarded. 🐯
Hit 95% attendance (April 6 – May 6) and you’re invited to the Ice Cream Sundae Party! 🍦🎉

Ms. Hyde's digital discoveries students took coding to the next level by designing and programming their own autonomous obstacle courses. These courses were inspired by their personal wonders of the world. From tunnels to slopes to slalom challenges, every detail was researched, imagined, and brought to life through the engineering design process and code using Sphero robots.

Reminder: Join us for Instrument Discovery Night
📅 Wednesday, April 8th
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Gifford MS Cafeteria
Any current student or any incoming 6th grade students interested in joining band will have the chance to try out instruments like flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, percussion, violin, and more!
✨ Come explore, play, and start your musical journey!
📩 Questions? Email: giffordband@gmail.com
📞 Call: 772-564-3591

Mr. Thimmer's weekly update: Week of 4/6/26

The 2026-2027 Elective Form is LIVE for all incoming 6th graders!
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Mrs. Hastings is excited to share the virtual fundraiser for GMS Band, Chorus & Flags! Treat yourself to some delicious Double Good popcorn and be part of Michelle's journey to support a great cause. 🍿✨ From Mar 26 to Mar 30. Join in the fun here: https://dgvf.co/vRRQL7. 🎉 Sent with joy via the Double Good app. 💌

🎶 Discover Your Sound at Gifford MS! 🎶 Join us for Instrument Discovery Night and find the instrument that’s perfect for YOU! 🎺🎻🥁 📅 Wednesday, April 8th ⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM 📍 Gifford MS Cafeteria Any current student or any incoming 6th grade students interested in joining band will have the chance to try out instruments like flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, percussion, violin, and more! ✨ Come explore, play, and start your musical journey! 📩 Questions? Email: giffordband@gmail.com 📞 Call: 772-564-3591

A huge thank you to the Gifford High School Alumni Association for sponsoring our Black History Month Door Decorating Competition! Because of their generosity, all participating students enjoyed cupcakes, and our teachers received gift cards to support their classrooms. 🍰📚 We truly appreciate your continued support of our students and school community! 🐯✨

Wear your favorite Crocs or slides on March 26, 2026!

🎟 Pre-sale tickets: $1
📅 On sale during lunch: March 23–25

All proceeds will support Gifford Middle School PBIS events—so grab your ticket and step into comfort for a great cause! 🐾

Mr. Thimmer's Weekly Update 3/23/26