
Tonight at 6 is the last night of Camp Kindergarten! Don't forget to bring your school supplies 📚 ✏️
Hope to see all the kindergarten families there! Please enter through the north doors.

We're looking forward to another night of fun at Camp Kindergarten tonight from 6-7! Please enter through the north doors.

GGS is looking for someone to drive our Pre-K students to drop off students and pick them up at Thomasboro with a total of two trips in the morning. Transport is done by our School Van. Please reach out with interest or for more information.


The first night of Camp Kindergarten is tonight from 6-7! If you haven't already, please fill out this form to let us know you'll be coming https://forms.gle/XrdKr8QPwu63Y3wX9
Each night is different, so feel free to come as many nights as you can!
Please enter through the glass doors by the parking lot behind the school if you come tonight.
Each night is different, so feel free to come as many nights as you can!
Please enter through the glass doors by the parking lot behind the school if you come tonight.


Open House -- Wednesday, August 13th from 5-6 p.m.


📣 Reminder: Camp Kindergarten is Coming Up! 🎉
August 5th, 7th, and 11th from 6–7 PM! It's a great chance to enjoy fun activities with your child and get ready for the new school year.
If you haven't already, please take a minute to fill out this form so we have an idea of how many will be attending each night https://forms.gle/qXCw7LEQBgD65Ngo6
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Mrs. Barnes at barnesa@gifford.k12.il.us. We can’t wait to see you there! 💛👩🏫🖍️
August 5th, 7th, and 11th from 6–7 PM! It's a great chance to enjoy fun activities with your child and get ready for the new school year.
If you haven't already, please take a minute to fill out this form so we have an idea of how many will be attending each night https://forms.gle/qXCw7LEQBgD65Ngo6
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Mrs. Barnes at barnesa@gifford.k12.il.us. We can’t wait to see you there! 💛👩🏫🖍️




Update: Due to an overwhelming response, appointments are full for the next six weeks.
The Regional Office of Education shared this information about School and Sports Physicals


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We are Hiring: Head Boys Basketball Coach
We are Hiring: Head Boys Basketball Coach


📣 Reminder: Camp Kindergarten is Coming Up! 🎉
An email has been sent out to all kindergarten families with details about Camp Kindergarten, happening on August 5th, 7th, and 11th from 6–7 PM! It's a great chance to enjoy fun activities with your child and get ready for the new school year.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Mrs. Barnes at barnesa@gifford.k12.il.us. We can’t wait to see you there! 💛👩🏫🖍️
An email has been sent out to all kindergarten families with details about Camp Kindergarten, happening on August 5th, 7th, and 11th from 6–7 PM! It's a great chance to enjoy fun activities with your child and get ready for the new school year.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Mrs. Barnes at barnesa@gifford.k12.il.us. We can’t wait to see you there! 💛👩🏫🖍️


APG Jr High softball information
We will be having Open Field today—July 8th from 3:30-5:30 pm at Gifford Grade School for girls in grades 5-8.
We will be holding ‘Open Field’ time for the girls before the tryout to give them extra time to prepare. July 8, 15, & 22. We will be at the field from 3:30- 5:30. This will be a great time to prepare for the tryout.
Tryouts will be held on 7/28, from 3:30-5:30. Concluding the final tryout on 7/29, we will make calls to notify you if your daughter has made the team or not.
Please join GroupMe for communication about tryouts. Below is the link.
https://groupme.com/join_group/108450416/77NXDxdO?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLaMUhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHjwJgDr15XDA0R1ngL6V8zboQr-QNhiw_7U9AQF8LDJ9IV_4lnqxOWEqemTB_aem_1yaIIXHGOfMLCsQJGgp2Sw
We will be having Open Field today—July 8th from 3:30-5:30 pm at Gifford Grade School for girls in grades 5-8.
We will be holding ‘Open Field’ time for the girls before the tryout to give them extra time to prepare. July 8, 15, & 22. We will be at the field from 3:30- 5:30. This will be a great time to prepare for the tryout.
Tryouts will be held on 7/28, from 3:30-5:30. Concluding the final tryout on 7/29, we will make calls to notify you if your daughter has made the team or not.
Please join GroupMe for communication about tryouts. Below is the link.
https://groupme.com/join_group/108450416/77NXDxdO?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLaMUhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHjwJgDr15XDA0R1ngL6V8zboQr-QNhiw_7U9AQF8LDJ9IV_4lnqxOWEqemTB_aem_1yaIIXHGOfMLCsQJGgp2Sw

Gifford Grade School is hiring a Part-Time Custodian for four hours a day after 4 p.m. Please contact Jared Ellison at ellisonj@gifford.k12.il.us or 217-568-7733.
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Gifford Grade School is hiring an Aide. Please reach out to Jared Ellison at ellisonj@gifford.k12.il.us or 217-568-7733.
#WeAreGGS
#WeAreGGS


Harry Potter day in 6th grade. Read the first novel, watched the movie and enjoyed Homemade butter beer.



Kindergarten practiced reading and writing sentences with the headband game today 📖 ✍️






Thank you to everyone who helped support our Third Grade entrepreneurs during today's Market Day! The class raised $603.66 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.








🎉 Camp Kindergarten is Coming! 🎉
We’re so excited to welcome our incoming kindergarten students and their families to Camp Kindergarten! This new event is a great opportunity for your child to explore their new school, meet teachers and new friends, and take part in fun, hands-on activities in the classroom.
🎶 Our music teacher, Mrs. Dunafin, will also be there leading music games and activities to get everyone moving, singing, and smiling!
📅 Camp Kindergarten will be held on August 5, 7, and 11, from 6-7pm, so be sure to mark your calendars. Families are welcome to attend one night or join us for all three!
We can’t wait to see you there as we kick off an amazing kindergarten year together! 💛📚✨
Any questions, email Mrs. Barnes at barnesa@gifford.k12.il.us


Come support our 3rd grade entrepreneurs as they host Market Day tomorrow -- an event full of handmade goods and creative services!
💲 Everything is $1 or less!
🎗️ All proceeds benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

6th grade end of the year field trip to lunch and the planetarium.

