We invite you to join our School Improvement Council (SIC) this year! We're gearing up to achieve great things, and we need your support and critical thinking to help us navigate any hurdles. Your involvement can make a significant impact on our school community.
Why join?
You will be a part of meaningful change, you will get to collaborate with dedicated educators and parents, share your ideas and insights, and help shape the future of Gettys Middle School
Let's work together to create the best learning environment for our students!
For more information or to sign up, please scan the QR code below. Thank you for your continued support!
#GettysMiddleSchool #SIC #CommunitySupport #FamilyEngagement #SchoolImprovement #Team 74
Great news!! Students who bring their lunch may get 3 or the 5 items offered in the line for FREE!!!! We encourage students to take advantage of this fabulous offer.
Join us September 3rd from 5-7pm to support our EHS Boys Basketball Team! Karma will be giving 20% of sales in their entire store, so show up and let's show out in support!
Invitacion especial para familias de habla hispana!
Does your family love to play games? On Saturday, Meeple Merchants, a board game store in Easley, will be hosting a board game designer who will be demonstrating his game before it goes on sale.
It's a super fun family friendly game, and they will have free pizza. All who enjoy playing games are invited to come test the game and give some feedback directly to the game designer!!
Open House for the Pickens County Career and Technology Center will be Tuesday, October 8th from 5:30-7:30pm. All 6th-12th grade students and families are invited to tour the center and learn about all they offer.
Open House is this Thursday, August 22 from 5-7pm. Please join us to meet teachers, see your student's work, and get connected at GMS. We will have Kona Ice and the Boujee Food Truck. We look forward to seeing you!
For all in 6th Grade Band:
Parents of 6th grade band students,
You are reminded that students will need instruments on August 17th. If you have not yet rented or purchased these, please come to the Gettys band room this coming Thursday (August 8) between 4-6:30 to rent your instrument. There is also a parent meeting this Tuesday (August 8) at 7pm for all band parents in the Gettys Auditorium. Please make arrangements to attend if able. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Myers & Mr. Hiland at 864-869-8688.
Thank you!
We are excited to announce that PSAT testing will take place at Gettys Middle School on October 10th. This is a fantastic opportunity for our students to prepare for future standardized tests and gain valuable insights into their academic strengths.
We are excited to welcome students on our first day, Thursday, August 1. It is going to be a fabulous year!!
Spring Dance 4 - 6 PM March 22 for Grades 6 & 7! Admission $5. Concessions will be available.
The application deadline for the new 360 Academy has been extended to March 17! Do you still have questions? Please visit the SDPC website to ask a question or read the FAQ! Application Link: https://bit.ly/3wfpKBn #hybridmiddleschool #360academy
Gettys Middle will present a Black History Month program on February 28 for our students by our students.
#EmpowerUp update | In December, SDPC announced our partnership with Tri-County Technical College to bring EmpowerUp - Adult Workforce Development offerings right to our community! 📚🛠️
The EmpowerUp partnership is a unique opportunity that offers a variety of fast, flexible, and locally-relevant training programs at the Pickens County Career and Technology Center. Check out the exciting TCTC courses down below and visit tctc.edu/empowerup or click here (https://5il.co/2fa5b) for more info!
Courses Offered soon:
📚 Workzone Flagger Training + OSHA 10-Hour Construction Standards: March 4 - 8
📚 Consultative Selling: Certified Sales Professional: March 4 - April 10
📚 Certified Logistics Technician Associate: March 4 - April 10
📚 Pre-Highway Construction Inspector/Testing Technician - Asphalt Roadway1: March 18 -2 8
📚 Certified Production Technician2: April 8 -19
📚 Commercial Truck Driver Training (CDL): April 10
Don't miss this chance to empower yourself with new skills and opportunities. For more information, contact TCTC at 865-646-1700 or conted@tctc.edu.
#tctcedu #EngagingToday #EmpoweringTomorrow
Instrument tryouts for rising 6th graders at GMS on February 27 at 5:30 PM in the auditorium.
5th Grade students interested in band for next year should make plans to attend the Gettys Band tryouts at GMS this Tuesday, 2/20, as a drop-in from 4-7 pm. Space is limited, so come reserve your spot for band! If you have any questions please contact gettysbands@gmail.com
Attention Parents/Guardians of Pickens County students!
Click Here (https://bit.ly/47IbEpT) for info about an exciting new program for adults in Pickens County! You can earn certifications in the fields of Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), Commercial Truck Driver Training (CDL), Computer Numerical Control (CNC), and Electrical Wiring. Classes begin in January!
For more information, visit - www.tctc.edu/EmpowerUp
Don't forget! Shop tonight from 5pm to 7pm at Under the Carolina Moon to support the Gettys Middle School Theatre Program. Mention that you are "shopping for Gettys" and a portion of your purchase proceeds will go to this year's production of Beauty and the Beast Jr.!
Please join us for the Orchestra Winter Concert on Dec 5 in the Easley High School auditorium! 6th grade performs at 6:00 PM; 7th grade at 6:30; 8th grade at 7:00; and EHS at 7:30.
Join us for Spirit Night at Under the Carolina Moon on November 30th from 3 pm to 7 pm. Mention that you're shopping "For Gettys," and a portion of the proceeds will go to this year's production of Beauty and the Beast Jr.!
