R.H. Gettys Middle School

Spring i-Ready Testing: Focus, Prepare, Succeed! Our students will be taking the Spring i-Ready Diagnostic on Monday and Tuesday. The school will be entering a school-wide testing environment to focus on testing, so please ensure students come prepared with charged devices. Let’s work together for a smooth and successful testing experience! #iReadySuccess #TestingWeek

DADS and Father Figures: You are invited to join other Easley area elementary and middle school dads and kids for a program of fatherhood and family topics. You'll take away some great tips and resources to help you be the best dad or father figure you can be and strengthen your relationship with your kids at the same time. The next event will be held on Thursday, April 3 at 7:00am at Rock Springs Baptist Church in Building B.

Congratulations to Ms. Atkins and our orchestra students. Please read the following from Ms. Atkins: "I am so proud of our students! They did a great job at staying focused and giving their best efforts today for the Concert Performance Assessment! They performed their two prepared pieces for a panel of three judges. (One judge gave them a superior rating. The other two judges gave them high excellent ratings.) Each judge also provided feedback and tips to help us improve. They did a great job with their sight-reading as well. Sight-reading is when the students are presented with an original piece of music that they have never seen before. They have ten minutes to look at it, discuss it, clap it, sing it, or air-bow it. They cannot rehearse it on the instrument. After the ten minutes, they have to perform the song for a judge. It is not easy and tests all of their knowledge about reading music and musical symbols and performing a song at sight. I am so proud of each of these students for the hard work that they put in to prepare for this event! They earned an excellent rating and brought home another trophy for GMS! They truly demonstrated Gettys Greatness!"

Congratulations to the winners from the Easley Regional Art Exhibit and Dr. Sargent. We have some amazing artists!!

Please see attached flyer in regard to Clemson Univ. STEM summer camps.  This is a great opportunity for our students.

Gettys Middle School 6th & 7th Grade Dance! Get ready to dance the night away! Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Gettys Middle School 6th & 7th Grade Dance on Thursday, March 13th! 📅 Date: Thursday, March 13th 📍 Location: Gettys Middle School 💲 Admission: $7 per student 🍿 Concessions Available! Grab your friends, bring your best dance moves, and let’s have a great time! 🎶🎈 Don’t miss out on the fun—see you there! #GettysMiddle #DanceNight #FunTimes

Our final weekend of shows starts tomorrow! The show is fabulous and it is a great family date night! See the flyer for a QR code or use the link https://gofan.co/app/school/SC67734 to get your tickets today! Thank you for supporting our students and staff who have worked so hard to put this marvelous production together!

All student athletes are required to have a sports physical. Please see the infographic for dates and times for the EHS Physical Day. The link for the physical form is https://docs.google.com/document/d/11XPmjV1MJ3nbFUK3UxJ8jb2Rlz-LznkoV3dbez1CRQQ/edit?usp=sharing

Parents of rising 9th graders, EHS will be hosting a parent night on March 6th from 5:00-6:30pm.

Parents of 7th Graders: Please sign up for your student led conference by using the QR code on the infographic or this link: https://forms.gle/bC6Aa4XMLGed8iMi6

Cemetery Hill Preservation Project at Clemson University Hidden History Summer Camp is back this year. The camp will be held on Clemson’s campus and will feature interactive activities for campers, including historic site tours, archaeology digs, exploration of the archives, and crafts from the past. More information about the project and the camp can be found at the links below. www.clemson.edu/cemetery Hidden History Camp (clemson.edu)

Please come support our amazing artists at the Easley Area Art Exhibit on March 6th at Easley High School from 5:30-7:00pm. We are so proud of our Gettys artists who have work showcased. Congratulations to Dr. Sargent for a wonderful job with his art students!

We are excited to celebrate the rich history, achievements, and contributions of African Americans at our Black History Month Program! This year’s theme, "African Americans and Labor," honors the hard work, dedication, and impact Black leaders have made throughout history. Get ready for a powerful and uplifting event as our students, staff, and special guests come together to celebrate, learn, and be inspired. #BHM2025 #BlackHistoryMonth #GMSProud #Inspiration #AfricanAmericansAndLabor #SDPC #Team74

📢 Leadership Announcement! 📢 We are excited to announce that Mr. Nate Roper has been named the next principal of Gettys Middle School, effective July 1, 2025! 🎉 Mr. Roper currently serves as the principal of Dacusville Middle School and has an extensive leadership background in SDPC, including previous roles as an assistant principal and associate principal at Gettys Middle and also as an assistant principal at Easley High. Please join us in congratulating Mr. Roper as he prepares to return to the GMS family! Please see the link below for more information: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/article/2034485

Today, we celebrate the incredible men and women who ensure our students travel safely to and from school each day. It's SC Bus Driver Appreciation Day, and we want to say THANK YOU to our SDPC bus drivers and assistants! To truly capture the impact of our drivers, we spent time riding along on routes and speaking with two of our dedicated drivers—experiencing firsthand the joy, care, and commitment they bring to their work. 🎥 Watch our special tribute video here: https://youtu.be/omM_SDLXcM0

Our teacher librarian, Mrs. Brady, is so incredibly grateful to ALL who made our Book Fair so wonderful!!! Thank you to all who helped our students purchase books and items, our volunteers who helped operate the Fair, and Mrs. Stone for being a fabulous co-host. Thank you for making our Book Fair amazing and creating memories that will last a lifetime! So far we have sold $9408.07 to help our school earn books and materials for our library!!!! This is AMAZING! Want more Book Fair? No problem! Keep the party going at our Book Fair online. All book purchases over $25 ship free and every purchase benefits our school! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/gettys #ScholasticBookFairs *Shop thousands of items, including Book Fair exclusives, new releases, value packs, and more *Get orders shipped home FREE on book-only orders over $25*

Don't forget to get your tickets for Mary Poppins Jr.!! We are so excited to support our students and staff who have worked so hard on this production. This is a perfect way to enjoy a show and celebrate Gettys Greatness!!

This week, we celebrate the amazing work of our school counselors who play a vital role in the lives of our students. Their dedication to fostering a supportive and safe environment allows our students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. From providing guidance on college and career paths to offering a listening ear during tough times, our counselors are here to help every step of the way. We are thankful for the best at GMS!!!

This past weekend we finalized results from our All-Region/All-State Band Competition. This year we have record numbers placed! One student placed for All-State and 14 students placed in All-Region! Full list is on the graphic attached! Please make sure to congratulate these students as you see them!!

We are thrilled to introduce the speakers for our Black History Month Program at Gettys Middle School on February 20, 2025! This year’s theme, "African Americans and Labor," honors the incredible contributions of African American workers throughout history, from resilience in the face of adversity to groundbreaking entrepreneurship and collective action. Join us as our distinguished speakers share their knowledge, experiences, and inspiration! Stay tuned for more details on their powerful messages. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🖤✊🏽 #BHM2025 #AfricanAmericansAndLabor #GettysMiddleSchool #BlackHistoryMonth #SPC #Team74