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:
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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!
Our Tigers are diving deep into science using microscopes to observe and investigate the tiny details that make up the world around us. 🌎✨
The Gifford Soccer Team battled hard in a redemption game against Imagine, ending in a 3–3 tie! 🎉
Our Tigers showed incredible composure and teamwork, staying focused through fouls and tough play to bring home the tie.
💪 Highlights:
Emily made some huge saves in goal.
Simmie, Manuel, Werner, and Devontae led a strong defensive effort.
Middies Taydon, Carson, Santino, Cruz, Easton, Tommy, and Michael worked tirelessly to keep momentum.
On offense, our Tigers created great scoring opportunities.
⚽ Goals:
Santino
Eric
J.R.
We’re so proud of the growth, grit, and teamwork this group has shown! 🙌
Next up: we hit the road to Okeechobee to take on Osceola . Wish us luck! 💛
Check out what’s happening this month at Gifford Middle School . From games and concerts to family events and special celebrations! 🎉
Stay connected, stay involved, and show your Tiger Pride! 🐯✨
A huge shoutout to Annie Converse, Riley Puerner, Elijah Amilcar, Endjinica Joseph, Netanel Lang, Nathan Ministre, Casey Watkins, Taylor Janiak, Levi McLean, Sloane Rains, Alan Barba, Finch Holewinski, Coren Van Os, Liam Vitter, Will Harris, Karlee Johnson and Joshua King for earning a perfect score on one or more of their 2025 End-of-Year FAST Assessment!
Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance truly paid off ! We are so proud of you! 👏✨
#MyGES proudly reaffirms its commitment to honoring, celebrating, and appreciating parents and legal guardians by recognizing their essential role in the education and well-being of their children.
During the month of October, we celebrate the partnership between families and schools that strengthens student success and ensures every child receives the support they need to thrive.
Together, we uphold the values of collaboration, communication, and respect that make our district strong.
#MySDIRC #ParentalRights
Join us on Thursday, October 23rd at 6:30 PM in the Gifford Middle School Gym for a spooktacular evening of music and fun! 🎶✨
The Boo Bash Concert will feature performances by our amazing:
🎀 Cheerleaders
🎶 Chorus
🥁 Band
🎗️ Color Guard
After the concert, enjoy a trick-or-treating path and a photo booth for some extra Halloween fun! 📸🍬
We can’t wait to celebrate this exciting new tradition with our Tiger families!
Our students explored marine biology up close by dissecting a Lamprey fish today. Hands-on learning helps our Tigers better understand anatomy and the fascinating world of marine life! 🐯✨
Join us each day as we show our Tiger pride with fun dress-up themes:
✨ Monday – Dynamic Duo
✨ Tuesday – College Shirt Day
✨ Wednesday – Superhero Day
✨ Thursday – Country vs. Country Club
✨ Friday – Class Colors (6th = Black, 7th = Yellow/Gold, 8th = Maroon)
📌 Please note: All district dress code policies remain in effect during Spirit Week.
Let’s make it a week full of fun and Tiger spirit! 🎉🐯
Families, join us on Tuesday, October 7th from 7:30–8:00 AM for a sweet start to the day!
Enjoy a muffin and some morning connection time with our Gifford Middle community. 💛
We can’t wait to see you there!
Our BIO students are diving into hands-on labs to explore the properties of enzymes and observe how enzymes can denature. 🧪✨
A huge THANK YOU to our wonderful families for their generous donations to support our PBIS program.
Your kindness helps us celebrate positive behavior and keep our Tigers motivated every day! 🌟👏
Mark your calendars: Tuesday, October 7th is Picture Day at Gifford Middle!
Be on the lookout for ordering forms coming home with students
or order online at www.leonards.com/order using Access Code: C709597.
Let’s see those Tiger smiles! 😁✨
Our amazing students are ready to represent Gifford Middle School on the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council. They’re heading to their first meeting of the year, ready to collaborate with peers from other schools and share their voices! 👏✨
We are so proud of these Tigers for stepping up as leaders in our district. 🏫💪
