What an exciting week ahead!

🏈 Tuesday: Come cheer on our 8th Grade Football team as they take on Whittier in the FINAL football game of the year at Jefferson High School!

🏐 Wednesday: It’s time for the Staff vs. Student Volleyball Game! 🏐 Tickets will be sold Monday and Tuesday for just $1. Don’t miss out on the fun!

🎶 Thursday: Our 8th Grade Choir students will take the stage for a performance at Jefferson High School.
about 2 hours ago, Jamie Cota
November 2 - 7 Calendar of Events
🎃 Get ready for Halloween Spirit Day !👻

Join us on Friday, October 30 and show your grade-level spirit!

💜 6th Grade: Wear purple!
🧡 7th Grade: Wear orange!
🖤 8th Grade: Wear black!

Remember, school dress code rules still apply.
5 days ago, Jamie Cota
Halloween Spirit Day is Friday, October 30.
Our 8th grade ELA students worked together to put the pieces together and identify the plot elements in The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die.
6 days ago, Jamie Cota
Students working together in groups on plot elements of a story.
Students working together in groups on plot elements of a story.
Students working together in groups on plot elements of a story.
Lots happening at McGovern this week! 🦅

🏈 Monday: 7th & 8th Grade Football vs. Tea
🗣️ Tuesday: Parent-Teacher Conferences from 4:15–7:30 PM
🏐 Thursday: 7th Grade Volleyball vs. Whittier
🏐 Friday: 8th Grade Volleyball vs. Whittier
7 days ago, Jamie Cota
George McGovern Middle School schedule for the week of October 26-31.

Mark your calendars! Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up on Thursday, October 22, and Tuesday, October 27, from 4:15–7:30 PM. We look forward to connecting with families and celebrating our students’ progress! 🦅

12 days ago, Jamie Cota
Eagles holding a sign about conferences.
🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Cross country season has come to an end, and what a great season it was! From setting PRs to pushing through challenges and celebrating each other’s accomplishments, our runners had so much to be proud of this season! 💜🖤🦅
12 days ago, Jamie Cota
Cross country team photo.
Cross country runners.
Cross country runners.
Cross country runners.
Cross country runners.
Cross country runners.
Cross country runners.
Cross country runners.
📣 Lots going on at McGovern this week! 💜🖤 Check out what’s happening:

🏐 Monday: 7th Grade Volleyball
🏈 Tuesday: Football
📚 Thursday: Parent-Teacher Conferences from 4:15–7:30 PM
🏐 Friday: 8th Grade Volleyball
12 days ago, Jamie Cota
October 19-24 Weekly Schedule
Food connects us to our home, tells our story, and heals our hearts. Our Spanish Immersion Center is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by recognizing the cultures, traditions, and stories that bring us together. What a delicious way to celebrate and learn from one another! 🌎
12 days ago, Jamie Cota
Spanish Immersion Center celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
Spanish Immersion Center celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
Spanish Immersion Center celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
Spanish Immersion Center celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
🪱 Seventh grade scientists got hands-on today with an earthworm dissection! Students identified parts of the digestive system and compared how an earthworm’s digestive system is similar to and different from our own. 🧪🔬
17 days ago, Jamie Cota
Science students dissecting an earthworm.
Science students dissecting an earthworm.
Science students dissecting an earthworm.
Science students dissecting an earthworm.
Science students dissecting an earthworm.
NO SCHOOL Monday or Tuesday! 🎉

Here’s what’s happening this week: 🏃 Thursday: Cross Country’s LAST meet of the season! 🏈 Thursday: Football game day! 🏐 Friday: 8th Grade Volleyball takes the court!
20 days ago, Jamie Cota
October 12-17
🏐 We’re over halfway through volleyball season!

Our teams continue to bring the energy, work together, and give it their all on every play. 🏐 From supporting one another to battling for every point, these teams are showing what it means to play hard and play together!
25 days ago, Jamie Cota
Volleyball game.
Volleyball game.
Volleyball game.
Volleyball game.
Volleyball game.
Volleyball game.
🔨🧰 Learning skills that build a foundation for the future!

Our new CTE class is giving students hands-on experience with the basics of the trades. Students are learning about different types of fasteners—including screws, nails, and staples—and the tools used to work with them.
26 days ago, Jamie Cota
Students learning about fasteners.
Students learning about fasteners.
Students learning about fasteners.
Students learning about fasteners.
🏈 We’re officially over halfway through football season!

Through every game, our team continues to show what it means to work together, play hard, and give it everything they’ve got. 🏈

Keep pushing, keep supporting one another, and finish the season strong!
27 days ago, Jamie Cota
Football Game
Football Game
Football Game
Football team on the sidelines.
Football Game
Football Game
Football Game
Football Game
🎉🏐🏈🏃‍♀️ It’s a busy week at George McGovern!

Between Homecoming dress-up days and a full lineup of sporting events, there’s a lot happening around our school! Show your school spirit, cheer on our athletes, and help us make it a great week!

🏐 7th Grade Volleyball — Monday & Friday
🏃 Cross Country — Monday & Thursday
🏈 Football — Tuesday
🏐 8th Grade Volleyball — Thursday
28 days ago, Jamie Cota
Weekly schedule for October 5-10.
Nothing says “Happy Thursday!” quite like a box of delicious doughnuts! 😋

A big THANK YOU to the Educational Foundation for treating our staff to this sweet surprise. We appreciate you helping us make our day a little brighter!
28 days ago, Jamie Cota
Custodian with doughnut.
Staff eating doughnuts.
Staff holding up boxes of doughnuts.
Three staff members with their doughnuts.
It’s Homecoming week at Jefferson High School! Let’s celebrate the Cavaliers with some fun dress-up days.
28 days ago, Jamie Cota
Homecoming Week Dress Up Days
Serving our community beyond the classroom! 💜 McGovern staff had the opportunity to spend time at The Banquet, helping serve meals and support our neighbors. We’re grateful for the chance to give back and make a difference together.
about 1 month ago, Jamie Cota
A group of staff members serving at the Banquet.
Another packed week at McGovern! 🏃‍♀️🏐🏈

We kicked off Monday with a cross country meet and volleyball game, followed by football on Tuesday. And we’re not slowing down — more volleyball is on the schedule Thursday and Friday!

It’s a busy week to be an Eagle! Let’s keep showing up and supporting our athletes!
about 1 month ago, Jamie Cota
Weekly schedule for September 28 - October 30.
🏈THAT’S A WRAP ON A WINNING SEASON! 🏈

McGovern’s inaugural flag football season has officially come to an end, and what a season it was! Our team brought the energy, worked together, learned a brand-new sport, and racked up some big wins along the way! 🙌

From the first snap to the final whistle, this team showed us what teamwork, determination, and having FUN are all about!
about 1 month ago, Jamie Cota
McGovern flag football against Ben Reifel.
5 flag football players lined up.
McGovern player going to catch the ball as Whittier players follow.
McGovern quarterback getting ready to throw the ball to teammates.
Group of flag football players.
Players intensely watching the game.
Flag football players lined up to start a game.
McGovern player running for the touchdown.
Players playing in a game.
Players playing in a game.
🎶 What a day of music! 🎶

The McGovern Boys Choir joined the Jefferson students for a trip to Mitchell for the Bass Clef Festival! Our singers spent the day learning and working on music together before sharing all their hard work in an evening concert. 🎤

We’re so proud of the students for their dedication, teamwork, and love of music! 🎵
about 1 month ago, Jamie Cota
Boys practicing before the evening concert.
Boys singing in a choir concert.
Boys singing in a choir concert.
Boys singing in a choir concert.