We value our dedicated teachers and Gettys Middle awarded four teacher scholarships beyond their district salary to help offset the increasing costs of college loans and advanced degrees. Through the generosity of an anonymous donor of The Gettys Middle School Teacher Loan Award, four staff members were chosen by the award's committee and we congratulate: Mrs. Bishop, Dr. Hall, Mr. Holliday and Ms. Smith on receiving $1,250 each. #GettysGreatness
We are thrilled to announce that we have appointed a new Head 7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach for our esteemed school! Please join us in warmly welcoming Coach Coats to the Gettys Middle School family.
Coach Coats brings a wealth of experience, expertise, and a genuine passion for basketball to our program. Her dedication to cultivating a positive and inclusive team environment, along with her commitment to developing players both on and off the court, made her an exceptional candidate for this role. We are confident that her leadership will inspire our athletes and contribute to the continued success of our girls' basketball program.
We are excited to announce that summer workouts for the boy's basketball team will be taking place in the upcoming month of June. These workouts are a great opportunity for our rising 7th and 8th graders to stay active and improve their basketball skills during the summer break.
The workouts will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Our dedicated coaching staff will be leading these sessions, focusing on skill development, team building, and conditioning. It's a fantastic chance for our athletes to sharpen their basketball abilities and prepare for the upcoming season.
Please note that in order for your child to participate, they must have an updated physical on file with the school. The physical must be dated after April 1st, 2023, ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants. If your child's physical falls outside this timeframe, we kindly ask that you schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider to obtain a new one.
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to a successful summer basketball program.
Gettys Robotics brings home the Build Award from the Vex World Championship! The 2023 VEX Robotics Season began with over 6,500 teams worldwide competing but less than 500 of the teams in the middle school division qualified to compete at the World Championship in Dallas, Texas. Our team had the opportunity to compete with teams from all over the country, and the world, including Michigan, Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, West Virginia, Missouri, California, Australia, and even Beijing, China. Team 77240G finished 34th in our division, having one of our best seasons in school history. We ended the season on the Top 150 in the world in Skills. While at the World Championship, Coach Tharpe and his students: Calder Adams, Kathrin Patterson and Wyatt Reeves earned the coveted Build Award. This award recognizes a well-constructed robot that is constructed with a high degree of attention to detail in order to hold up to the rigors of competition. This was the ONLY award earned from any team from the state of South Carolina. This team also earned the first ever Tournament Champion at the SC State Championship. Congratulations to our award-winning STEM students and teacher!
The Fort Prince George Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution honored 8th grader, Katherin Patterson, for her outstanding work in American History. Making the presentation was Dianne M. Crooks, American History Chair, DAR. Katherin's 8th grade Social Studies teacher was Mr. James. Congratulations!
Our Strings students went to Dollywood and participated in the Trills & Thrills festival. The students performed for a panel of judges before going to enjoy the park at Dollywood. Our Strings brought home a Superior rating! Ms. Atkins is so proud of these students! Congratulations students and thank you to all family members that supported our student's field trip.
Attention all aspiring cheerleaders! Are you ready to show off your skills and become a part of our team? We are excited to announce that cheerleading conditioning is happening now! We are looking for energetic, dedicated, and talented athletes to join our team!
Attention all basketball fans!
We are excited to announce that our middle school basketball teams will be hosting a jersey sale during lunches starting TOMORROW! The goal is to raise funds for the upcoming season. This is your chance to show your support for our team while snagging a stylish and comfortable basketball jersey. This is a first come first serve fundraiser including both boy and girl uniforms.
Not only will you look great in one of our jerseys, but you'll also be supporting the Gettys Middle School basketball teams as they work towards their goals for the season. Every purchase goes towards supporting our team, so be sure to stop by during lunch and grab a jersey for yourself or a loved one.
We are excited to announce that spring football practice is starting soon! Attached to this message, you will find a flyer with all of the important details you'll need to know about the upcoming season.
We are looking forward to an exciting season and can't wait to see our young athletes out on the field. Whether your child is new to football or a seasoned player, we encourage everyone to come out and participate in this fun and rewarding experience.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We are always here to support you and your family.
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you soon.
Read some of our student and school news in the latest May newsletter at: https://www.smore.com/p1kjvf
All medications must be picked up by 3:00pm on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.
A Gettys Middle team of 3 students is heading to Dallas, Texas this week to compete in the largest robotics competition in the world, The VEX Robotics World Championship. The team of 8th graders qualified for the tournament by winning the 2023 State Championship in Columbia on March 4th. Advancing to the world competition is GMS Team 77240G which consists of: Calder Adams, Kathrin Patterson, and Wyatt Reeves. The team is coached by Mr. Jeff Tharpe, STEM instructor. Good luck Team 77240G! Read the feature on the team published online at: https://bit.ly/GMSrobotics
Thanks to all of our families and guests that attended our Moana Jr musical this weekend. We appreciate all of your support of the Arts. Our next shows will be Friday, March 31 at 6:30 pm and April 1 with shows at 2:00 pm and 6:30 pm. Tickets available online at: https://gettysmiddle.hometownticketing.com/embed/all
Congratulations to our Jazz Band! The GMS Jazz Band went down to Newberry College to perform at the SC Jazz Ensemble Performance Assessment and received a rating of Superior (the highest possible rating) from every judge! Also, Santiago Lozada was selected as Outstanding Soloist for Gettys Middle School. Thank you also to Mr. Young and Mrs. Myers for their work and leadership!
We are so proud of our award-winning Strings students. Ms. Atkins and the 7th and 8th Grade Strings students went to the Concert Performance Assessment where our performance was rated by a panel of judges and they earned an Excellent rating and brought back a trophy to GMS! Congratulations!
Congratulations to our Robotics Team and Mr. Tharpe for being State Tournament Champions and qualifying again for the World Championship. Our Team 77240G won in Columbia and were also Design Award winners! Winning Saturday were: Calder Adams, Kathrin Patterson and Wyatt Reeves. STEM greatness at Gettys!
Gettys loved having Easley's 5th grade students visiting with us today! Can't wait to see the greatness they bring to Gettys Middle. Hope all of you enjoyed your tours and look forward to serving all of our Easley families!
The GMS Newsletter is here: https://www.smore.com/hn012
Our Robotics Team 77240G earned the Excellence Award, VEX Robotics highest award, for the third straight week in a row and this competition was against high school teams. By winning the Excellence Award for the third time, they have tied for the highest number of Excellence Awards in a season in Gettys Middle history. That team consists of Coach Tharpe, Calder Adams, Wyatt Reeves, Anders Mickelson and Kathrin Patterson, which qualified them for the state and national Vex Robotics competitions!
This summer, the School District of Pickens County is excited to be able to host a three-week summer camp from June 5-23, 2023, called ArtsVenture for current 4th - 8th grade students. The camp will focus on the areas of Dance, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music (Strings), Instrumental Music (Band), Theater/Drama, Visual Arts. For more information, click here - https://bit.ly/3YUDDhe
