Principal's Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Mrs. White gave the elementary board report.  Drop-off & Pick up is going smoothly.  The pre-k transfers started on August 18th and adjusting to school. Elementary has received donations for first-year  teachers, school supplies and care closet.  Technology distribution is 1:1 in Kindergarten through 5th grade.  At the beginning of the y

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Principal's Report Agenda Item Type: Action Item Discussion: Mrs. White gave the elementary board report.  Drop-off & Pick up is going smoothly.  The pre-k transfers started on August 18th and adjusting to school. Elementary has received donations for first-year  teachers, school supplies and care closet.  Technology distribution is 1:1 in Kindergarten through 5th grade.  At the beginning of the year, testing is in progress. MAPS testing TEA required reading assessments will be given in Kg-2nd grade for the first 30 days. Mr. Massey gave the middle school board report.  Great start to the school year. Teachers have completed their BOY MAPS testing. GMS Cross Country had a successful meet at Elysian Fields. Several students placed in the event. GMS volleyball is off to a great start. The 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams swept Arp on Monday, August 18 Junior High football has started practicing after school. We will get our season started on Thursday, Sept 4 at Arp. Band is in full swing. 8th grade Ag numbers are up. We have 39 8th grade students participating in Ag Several GMS students will validate their steers this month and pick up rabbits and broilers for the Pineywoods Fair FCA had their first meeting on Friday, August 22 Mr. Autrey gave the high school report. The Beta club received the National Beta School of Merit Award. One of only 68 schools in the state of Texas. BOY TIA testing taking place. Intervention classes are in full gear, targeting: Algebra 1, Biology, English I & II, TSI English & Math, SAT English & Math, and Reading. Attachments: ( 4 ) PDFMailer12011 August 2025 Board Notes GMS August '25 Board Report August 2025 School Board Report

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