🎉Congratulations to our March Rambassadors!🎉
🎉Congratulations to our Staff of the Week 3/16🎉
Mr. Johnson "Because he helps us a lot". From early mornings to late evenings, you work hard behind the scenes to keep our school looking its best. Whether it's taking on big messes or helping out wherever needed, you always do it with a great attitude! We are so thankful for all you do to make GMS look great!🤩
Mrs. Grile "She is very nice and helpful directing people in the office and is always keeping everything organized". Your incredible dedication keeps everything running smoothly at GMS. From greeting students & families with a warm smile to organizing, answering questions, & supporting staff throughout the day, you are a true asset to our team! Thank you for everything you do!😊
Mr. Johnson "Because he helps us a lot". From early mornings to late evenings, you work hard behind the scenes to keep our school looking its best. Whether it's taking on big messes or helping out wherever needed, you always do it with a great attitude! We are so thankful for all you do to make GMS look great!🤩
Mrs. Grile "She is very nice and helpful directing people in the office and is always keeping everything organized". Your incredible dedication keeps everything running smoothly at GMS. From greeting students & families with a warm smile to organizing, answering questions, & supporting staff throughout the day, you are a true asset to our team! Thank you for everything you do!😊
🔮 Friday the 13th Book Fair! 🔮
No bad luck here… just GREAT books!
The Glenwood Middle School Book Fair kicks off Friday, March 13th and runs through March 19th! 🎉
📖 Students can shop during regular school hours
⭐ RAMS Time is the best time to visit!
👨👩👧 Parents & Families:
The Book Fair will also be OPEN during Parent-Teacher Conferences on:
March 17th
March 19th
💳 Forgot to send money with your child?
No problem! Click the link to set up an eWallet for easy, cash-free shopping.
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/glenwoodmiddleschool2
❤️ Share the Fair!
Students paying with cash will have their total rounded up to the nearest dollar. Those extra cents go toward Share the Fair, helping provide books for our school library.
📚✨ Mrs. Cook can't wait to see you at the Book Fair!
Come find your next favorite book!
No bad luck here… just GREAT books!
The Glenwood Middle School Book Fair kicks off Friday, March 13th and runs through March 19th! 🎉
📖 Students can shop during regular school hours
⭐ RAMS Time is the best time to visit!
👨👩👧 Parents & Families:
The Book Fair will also be OPEN during Parent-Teacher Conferences on:
March 17th
March 19th
💳 Forgot to send money with your child?
No problem! Click the link to set up an eWallet for easy, cash-free shopping.
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/glenwoodmiddleschool2
❤️ Share the Fair!
Students paying with cash will have their total rounded up to the nearest dollar. Those extra cents go toward Share the Fair, helping provide books for our school library.
📚✨ Mrs. Cook can't wait to see you at the Book Fair!
Come find your next favorite book!
🎉Congratulations to our Staff of the Week 3/9!🎉
Mrs. Stanley "works really hard to keep this school great, and is always there for students". Mrs. Stanley goes above & beyond for our students & staff. Her positive attitude, strong work ethic, & genuine care for others make a meaningful difference every day! Whether supporting colleagues, encouraging students, or bringing new ideas to the table, you demonstrate the values & spirit that makes our school such a wonderful place! Thank you SO much for everything you do for our school, we are truly lucky to have you as our principal at GMS!😊
Mr. Thelander "is always very kind. Even though I don't have him in any of my classes, my friends tell me that he is super kind and calm." Mr. Thelander shows incredible dedication, patience, & compassion every day. He works tirelessly to ensure every student feels supported, valued, & capable of success. You make a lasting impact on the lives of our students. Thank you for joining our team this year & everything you do for our school!🤩
Mrs. Stanley "works really hard to keep this school great, and is always there for students". Mrs. Stanley goes above & beyond for our students & staff. Her positive attitude, strong work ethic, & genuine care for others make a meaningful difference every day! Whether supporting colleagues, encouraging students, or bringing new ideas to the table, you demonstrate the values & spirit that makes our school such a wonderful place! Thank you SO much for everything you do for our school, we are truly lucky to have you as our principal at GMS!😊
Mr. Thelander "is always very kind. Even though I don't have him in any of my classes, my friends tell me that he is super kind and calm." Mr. Thelander shows incredible dedication, patience, & compassion every day. He works tirelessly to ensure every student feels supported, valued, & capable of success. You make a lasting impact on the lives of our students. Thank you for joining our team this year & everything you do for our school!🤩
Come see our MS students perform the Finding Nemo play in the HS auditorium at 7:00 tonight 2/26! Adults $5 Students $4
🎉Congratulations to our February Rambassadors!🎉
🎉Congratulations to our Staff of the Week 2/23🎉
Mr. Cooke "works very hard to keep areas of the school clean and safe." You go above & beyond to keep our school clean, safe, & welcoming for students, staff, & families. From early mornings to late afternoons, your hard work often happens behind the scenes, but its impact and is felt by everyone who walks through our doors. Thank you for all you do!
Mr. Starner "because he is hardworking." In your dual role, you demonstrate outstanding leadership, dedication, & heart every single day. Whether you are supporting students & staff, helping guide our school community, or bringing energy & enthusiasm to PE classes, you lead by example & inspire those around you. You are amazing! Thank you!
Mrs. Stortenbecker "she may not know me but I see her and she's so patient with every student and she treats people with respect and love even when it gets hard". Your patience, dedication, & compassion make a lasting difference every single day. Through individualized support, thoughtful encouragement, & strong collaboration with colleagues & families, you help every student feel capable, confident & valued. Thank you for all you do!
Mrs. Tadin "is nice, fun, and more!". Your dedication & tireless support strengthen the connection with all our students. You go above & beyond to ensure every student & family feels heard, valued, & supported. You also provide guidance, resources, & encouragement whenever it is needed. Your commitment to building trusting relationships & creating a welcoming environment makes a meaningful difference in our school! We are so appreciative to have you a part of our team!
Mrs. Tadin "is nice, fun, and more!". Your dedication & tireless support strengthen the connection with all our students. You go above & beyond to ensure every student & family feels heard, valued, & supported. You also provide guidance, resources, & encouragement whenever it is needed. Your commitment to building trusting relationships & creating a welcoming environment makes a meaningful difference in our school! We are so appreciative to have you a part of our team!
🎉Congratulations to our January Rambassadors!🎉
🎉Congratulations to our Staff of the Week 2/9!🎉
Mrs. Buckingham "She is a very nice person and she helps us learn about music." Your passion for music brings creativity, energy, & joy into the classroom every day. Through encouragement & expertise, you inspire students to express themselves & appreciate the power of music. We are so lucky to have such a talented educator on our team!😊
Mrs. Anderson "is nice, she always greets me at breakfast and lunch, she always has a positive attitude." You greet students with a smile, work tirelessly behind the scenes, & help make lunch time a welcoming & positive part of every student's day. Your kindness, hard work, & care for our school does not go unnoticed, & we are so grateful to have you a part of our school!😊
Mrs. Buckingham "She is a very nice person and she helps us learn about music." Your passion for music brings creativity, energy, & joy into the classroom every day. Through encouragement & expertise, you inspire students to express themselves & appreciate the power of music. We are so lucky to have such a talented educator on our team!😊
Mrs. Anderson "is nice, she always greets me at breakfast and lunch, she always has a positive attitude." You greet students with a smile, work tirelessly behind the scenes, & help make lunch time a welcoming & positive part of every student's day. Your kindness, hard work, & care for our school does not go unnoticed, & we are so grateful to have you a part of our school!😊
🎉Congratulations to our Staff of the Week 2/2!🎉
Mrs. Mulligan "I like to go to her for Rams Time also she is a great teacher and I love her!!" & "she is always nice and wants to help kids in her class and when she is in other classrooms for a student she is always helping them. She also makes class meet fun each Wednesday for our class." We want to celebrate your dedication to support every student's individual learning needs. Through patience, collaboration & genuine care, you create an inclusive environment where students feel supported, confident, & capable of success. Your commitment to making learning accessible for all truly makes a difference in our school!😊
Ms. Lee "she is really nice funny and a great counselor. She works hard to make students have fun. She also makes students supported and cared about. She has helped a lot of students when in a tough spot." We want to recognize your dedication for supporting the emotional & academic wellbeing of our students. Through compassion, guidance, & a safe, welcoming presence, you help students navigate challenges & build confidence. Thank you for all you do!😁
🎉Congratulations to our Staff of the Week 1/26!🎉
Mr. Haynes "is very patient and funny and I like that he tries every day to make a good and calm learning space every day." Through engaging lessons, hands-on learning, & a passion for discovery, you help students think critically & develop a love for science, all while showing great leadership, collaboration, & commitment to instructional excellence. Your thoughtful coaching, support, & guidance truly empowers teachers to grow in their practice & enhance student learning.😁
Ms. Miller "Ms. Miller is super kind and such a great teacher. She is smart and organized and I really like going to her class." You inspire students to think critically about the world around them. Through interesting lessons & meaningful discussions, you help students develop global awareness, cultural understanding, & a sense of responsibility as global citizens. Your passion makes a lasting impact in the classroom.😊
Mr. Haynes "is very patient and funny and I like that he tries every day to make a good and calm learning space every day." Through engaging lessons, hands-on learning, & a passion for discovery, you help students think critically & develop a love for science, all while showing great leadership, collaboration, & commitment to instructional excellence. Your thoughtful coaching, support, & guidance truly empowers teachers to grow in their practice & enhance student learning.😁
Ms. Miller "Ms. Miller is super kind and such a great teacher. She is smart and organized and I really like going to her class." You inspire students to think critically about the world around them. Through interesting lessons & meaningful discussions, you help students develop global awareness, cultural understanding, & a sense of responsibility as global citizens. Your passion makes a lasting impact in the classroom.😊
🎉Congratulations to our Staff of the Week 1/19🎉
Mr. Weber "is very kind" & "has been helpful and a role model for this week and before". He consistently creates a positive, inclusive environment where all students feel encouraged to participate & do their best. Through engaging lessons, teamwork, & strong focus on health & well-being, he inspires students to stay active while building confidence & sportsmanship. Thank you for everything you do at GCMS!😁🏃♀️
Mr. Clark "Mr. Clark is a very good teacher. He manages to teach a whole band, keep their attention, and is good at his job. He's funny, kind, and helps kids reach their goals, like honor band." & " he thanked me for a letter and helped me win the b flat to d challenge". His dedication & passion for music education is wonderful! He inspires students to develop their musical talents while encouraging teamwork, discipline, & creativity. He helps students grow in both skill & confidence! Thank you for all you do!🌟🎶
Mr. Weber "is very kind" & "has been helpful and a role model for this week and before". He consistently creates a positive, inclusive environment where all students feel encouraged to participate & do their best. Through engaging lessons, teamwork, & strong focus on health & well-being, he inspires students to stay active while building confidence & sportsmanship. Thank you for everything you do at GCMS!😁🏃♀️
Mr. Clark "Mr. Clark is a very good teacher. He manages to teach a whole band, keep their attention, and is good at his job. He's funny, kind, and helps kids reach their goals, like honor band." & " he thanked me for a letter and helped me win the b flat to d challenge". His dedication & passion for music education is wonderful! He inspires students to develop their musical talents while encouraging teamwork, discipline, & creativity. He helps students grow in both skill & confidence! Thank you for all you do!🌟🎶
🎉Congratulations to our Staff of the Week 1/12🎉
Mr. Hart "He helped me when I was struggling". Your incredible dedication & passion for music is worth celebrating. Your enthusiasm, patience, & commitment to excellence inspires students to grow not only as musicians, but as confident individuals. Thank you for all you do for our band students!🎵
Mr. Loftin "is nice". Your passion, creativity, & commitment to student learning is amazing. Your ability to turn complex concepts into engaging experiences helps build confidence & curiosity in science. Our school is lucky to have you!🔭
Congratulations!! 🥳
Mr. Hart "He helped me when I was struggling". Your incredible dedication & passion for music is worth celebrating. Your enthusiasm, patience, & commitment to excellence inspires students to grow not only as musicians, but as confident individuals. Thank you for all you do for our band students!🎵
Mr. Loftin "is nice". Your passion, creativity, & commitment to student learning is amazing. Your ability to turn complex concepts into engaging experiences helps build confidence & curiosity in science. Our school is lucky to have you!🔭
Congratulations!! 🥳
Running to the store for last minute holiday items? Put on the latest episode of Good Things in Glenwood with Principal Lorraine Duitsman and hear about all the great things happening at Glenwood High School! GTIG can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, etc.
Congratulations to our Staff of the Week 12/15🎉
Mrs. Long "always supports us and takes it slow making sure everyone understands. She is an amazing teacher and deserves every little bit of kindness. Mrs. Long always encourages her students and I really look forward to her class and positive attitude." & "Mrs. Long is very understanding and helpful. She always has a positive attitude, and is always willing to help you with whatever you need. She truly cares about you inside, and outside of the classroom. Mrs. Long is respectful and reminds you that she's proud of you, and that "you can do hard things!" She's amazing!". Your dedication to helping students build confidence, think critically, & succeed in math does not go unnoticed. Thank you for bringing patience, passion, & positivity into the classroom everyday!😊
Ms. Nelsen "is an exceptional para and she is very nice." Your compassion & support help create a positive & welcoming environment for our students each day. Thank you for always stepping up, encouraging others, & making a lasting impact on our students!😁
Thank you both for all you do at GCMS!🌟
Mrs. Long "always supports us and takes it slow making sure everyone understands. She is an amazing teacher and deserves every little bit of kindness. Mrs. Long always encourages her students and I really look forward to her class and positive attitude." & "Mrs. Long is very understanding and helpful. She always has a positive attitude, and is always willing to help you with whatever you need. She truly cares about you inside, and outside of the classroom. Mrs. Long is respectful and reminds you that she's proud of you, and that "you can do hard things!" She's amazing!". Your dedication to helping students build confidence, think critically, & succeed in math does not go unnoticed. Thank you for bringing patience, passion, & positivity into the classroom everyday!😊
Ms. Nelsen "is an exceptional para and she is very nice." Your compassion & support help create a positive & welcoming environment for our students each day. Thank you for always stepping up, encouraging others, & making a lasting impact on our students!😁
Thank you both for all you do at GCMS!🌟
🌟Congratulations to our 6th, 7th, & 8th grade Rambassadors!🌟
🎉Congratulations to our Staff of the Week 12/1🎉
Ms. Morales "always makes art fun and enjoyable" & "she is always kind and encouraging". From vibrant projects to innovative lessons, she helps students see the world through a more colorful lens. Her enthusiasm, patience, & gift for encouraging students makes her classroom fun & welcome!😁
Ms Howard "always puts a smile on my face when I walk into her room". Your passion for literature & care for students is truly inspiring. You bring stories to life, encourage thoughtful discussions & help students be successful. We're so grateful for your dedication & love at GCMS!😊
Ms. Morales "always makes art fun and enjoyable" & "she is always kind and encouraging". From vibrant projects to innovative lessons, she helps students see the world through a more colorful lens. Her enthusiasm, patience, & gift for encouraging students makes her classroom fun & welcome!😁
Ms Howard "always puts a smile on my face when I walk into her room". Your passion for literature & care for students is truly inspiring. You bring stories to life, encourage thoughtful discussions & help students be successful. We're so grateful for your dedication & love at GCMS!😊
Traveling for Thanksgiving? Put on the latest episode of Good Things in Glenwood with principal Kara Huisman. Catch up on past episodes too. Happy Thanksgiving!
🎉Congratulations to our 6th, 7th, & 8th grade November Rambassadors!🎉
