Friendly reminder: no school is on Monday, February 17th, or Tuesday, February 18th.
Enjoy your long weekend!
🏀 The boys basketball team is off to an amazing start this season! Every player is putting in the work and improving every game. 🏀
George McGovern Middle School loves Love Day. We also do not accept deliveries of flowers, candy, cards, etc. for students at the school on Valentine's Day. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation.
A recent Facebook post regarding Washington High School falsely claimed a routine request for a birth certificate was related to immigration status.
State Law (SDCL 13-27-3.1-3.3) requires all public school students to have a birth certificate on file within 30 days of enrollment. When required records are missing from student files, school staff regularly attempt to contact families before sending the required information to the State’s Attorney.
These requests are made solely to ensure compliance with State Law and to maintain complete student records. They are in no way related to immigration enforcement. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our students and their families.
Please reach out to your child’s school or the district office with any questions rather than relying on social media for accurate information. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping student records up to date.
🎶 Big shoutout to Rylee Shotwell for making the All-State Jazz Band! 🎶 She spent an incredible weekend in Mitchell, jamming with talented middle school musicians from all over the state. Way to go Rylee! 🎼
Glow review day in 8th grade Math Plus! 🌟 This week, students tackled solving equations and systems of equations… in the dark! 🔢 Who says math can't be fun and glowing?
🏀 Lots of basketball action this week! Don't miss out—make sure to catch a game! 🏀
Congratulations to Jamie Cota on being nominated for Teacher of the Year for the Sioux Falls School District! Jamie is a vital member of the George McGovern Middle School staff, making a lasting impact on students and colleagues alike with her dedication, passion, and commitment to excellence in education. This recognition is well deserved, and we are proud to have her as part of our GMMS family!
Congrats to our 8th grade band members who were selected for the first ever Dakota Wesleyan University Honor Band held this past Wednesday in Mitchell. The students had a full day of rehearsals and then performed a concert on campus. Our Eagles even stopped by to visit the statue of George and Eleanor at the McGovern Library. Way to go, Eagles!
No school on Monday! 🏀 Don’t forget to catch a boys basketball game this week – the season is off to a strong start!
The wrestling season has come to a close, and what a successful one it was! The Eagles racked up plenty of wins, pins, and takedowns. Proud of all the hard work and determination this season! 🦅
🌱 Garden Club members got creative, painting Terra Cotta pots and choosing plant clippings to start their own green collection! 🌿
Big week ahead! Wrestling’s final meet of the year is Monday night and the boy's basketball teams kick off their season this week. 🏀Don’t miss McGovern’s Makes Thursday morning!
🎤💜 Expressions absolutely crushed it at the Jefferson Classic! 🦅 Taking home 3rd Runner-Up, Outstanding Soloist, and the People’s Choice Award—what a performance! 🙌 So proud of these incredible Eagles for giving it their all and making us shine! 💜
🎉 Big week ahead! 💃🕺 Competitive dance kicks off this week and the boys basketball teams are gearing up for their first game next week! 🏀
The 8th graders stepped into the "operating room" to perform some serious math surgery! 🩺🔢 They practiced their order of operations skills and had a great time!
Last Saturday, our 8th grade girls basketball team had an awesome trip to Brookings to visit SDSU! They explored the campus, indulged in some delicious SDSU ice cream, and cheered on the Jacks women's basketball team as they secured the win. Huge thanks to Promising Futures for making this amazing experience possible! 🏀💙
New semester, new opportunities! 🎉 2nd semester kicks off this week, and we've got some exciting things ahead: 🏀 Boys basketball practice starts Monday, and on Tuesday, our 8th grade band members will be joining the Jefferson High School Pep Band for an unforgettable performance! 🎶 Plus, don't forget—Garden Club meets Thursday! 🌱
🚨 Last chance to guarantee your yearbook! 🚨 The final day to order online is January 17. After that, yearbooks will only be available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis, and we’ll have a limited number available. 📚💫 Yearbooks are just $15 and will be delivered to students on the last day of school. Don't miss out—order now at yearbookforever.com!
