Traditional Snow Day for Tuesday, January 23rd.
With continued inclement weather, we are wanting to make sure that our students and staff are able to stay safe. With concerns of some icy and slick roads in our district, we are going to have another Traditional Snow Day. As much as we want to be in school, we have to think of safety. There will be no learning expectations at home with the Traditional Snow Day today. Stay Safe.
Please note the updated bracket for the 7th grade Boys Basketball Regional at Milford. Gifford will play Wednesday, January 24th at 5:30 pm vs. St. Malachy.
It's cold and icy out, which means it's the perfect day to stay inside and cozy up with a good book! Be sure to log your minutes on your Read-a-Thon page, or create a page by following this link: https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/323738303838
The 7th Grade Regional Basketball Game that Gifford was scheduled to play in tonight , Monday, January 22nd at Milford has been cancelled. They will be working on an updated schedule for the Regional Games. We will post the updated information when we get it.
With the forecasted weather of freezing rain and the possibility of ice during travel times this morning and today, Gifford Grade School will have a Traditional Snow Day today, Monday, January 22nd. With the Traditional Snow Day, there will be no learning expectations at home today. Please be safe.
Our Read-A-Thon is underway! We're counting on your help to make it a success. If you haven't already, please take a moment to activate your child’s personal reader page by clicking on the following link:
https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/323738303838
It only takes a minute or two, and your support will greatly assist us in meeting our goals!
Happy reading! 📚
The GGS Read-a-Thon starts in 3 days! Don’t forget to activate your child’s personal reading page to keep track of their reading and help them earn prizes!
-Send 10 text messages about the fundraiser and get a bookmark 🔖
-Post about the fundraiser to Facebook and have your name read on the morning announcements 🎤
-Read 100 minutes and get extra recess 💯
-Read 500 minutes and earn popcorn and a movie 🍿🎥
-Raise $100 dollars and earn a mystery reward ❓
-Raise $250 dollars and get free ice cream 🍦
Funds raised will go towards promoting literacy at GGS by updating library books and making the library, and classroom libraries, more inviting, comfortable spaces to enjoy a good book.
Our basketball game for tonight -- Tuesday, January 16th vs. Rossville has been cancelled.
Gifford Grade School will have a Remote
Learning Day on Tuesday, January 16th. Stay safe and warm!
The GGS Read-a-Thon starts next Sunday! Be sure to activate your child’s personal page so you can record and review their reading progress. We hope this Read-a-Thon helps encourage your child to read. Funds raised will be used to promote literacy at GGS by updating library books and making the library, and classroom libraries, more inviting, comfortable spaces to enjoy a good book! We hope everyone is able to participate and thank you in advance for your support of literacy at GGS!
Thank you to Country Health Residents and Staff, the Gifford State Bank, and Gifford Community Members for their donations of hats and gloves for our students! ❄️ 🧤
Basketball & Volleyball Games for 1/4/2024 have been cancelled.
We have been notified by Judah Christian that they are needing to cancel our home basketball game and the away volleyball game scheduled for Thursday, January 4th.
Students entering GGS were welcomed by Christmas Carols by our 8th grade students! What a Great school we have! Reminder: 2 pm early dismissal today, December 20th.We will see everyone on January 4th.
#WeAreGGS
Kindergarten got some exercise while practicing letter sounds today!
Gifford Grade School will have a 2 p.m. Early Dismissal on Thursday, December 14th.
This will provide additional time for anyone wanting to travel to Havana to support our 8th grade girls basketball team at the State Tournament as they go up against Paris Crestwood at 6 p.m.
Student Council is sponsoring a Blood Drive tomorrow from 1:30-6:30 pm!
Please consider donating. If you'd like to donate, call the school office at 217-568-7733, ImpactLife at 800-747-5401, or scan the QR code below.
Help save lives and help the school earn a life saving grant with 20+ donations!
Join us as we countdown to Christmas break with dress up days!
December 13, Family Photo - Wear your festive flannel shirt
December 14, Holiday Hair, Don't Care - Wear a festive hat or hair accessory
December 15, Festive Friday - Bring out your favorite holiday sweater/shirt
December 18, Merry Monday Morning - Just wake up and come to school in your appropriate holiday pajamas
December 19, Grinch Day - Wear green
December 20, Candy Cane Day - Wear red and white
Student Council is sponsoring a Blood Drive this Wednesday, December 13th from 1:30-6:30 pm!
Please consider donating. If you'd like to donate, please call the school office at 217-568-7733, ImpactLife at 800-747-5401, or scan the QR code below.
Help save lives and help the school earn a life saving grant with 20+ donations!
APG Pep Assembly! Good luck tomorrow!
Blood Drive
