Glenwood Community Middle School

Summer Food Service Program! Starts June 9th through August 3rd. CLOSED- June 30th, July 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th

☀️ Summer Hours Reminder ☀️ Our buildings are open Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM. Need to stop by outside those hours? Just give us a call to schedule an appointment that works for you! 📞 Summer Location Update: During the summer, Central Office staff will be based at the Middle School, and Kid’s Place will be located at NE Elementary.

Volleyball Youth Camps June 24-June 25-June 26 Cost $40 2nd -4th Grade 9:00am-10:30am 5th -8th Grade 11:00am-1:00pm Contact: schneiderjen@glenwoodschools.org

☀️ Summer Hours ☀️ Our buildings are open Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM. Need to stop by outside those hours? Just give us a call to schedule an appointment that works for you! 📞 Summer Location Update: During the summer, Central Office staff will be based at the Middle School, and Kid’s Place will be located at NE Elementary.

With the news that the Glenwood Aquatic Center will not be able to open this year, SWITA would like to provide an opportunity for Glenwood kids to get to a pool. They are setting up excursion trips to the Malvern Pool every Tuesday and Thursday through the summer. These trips will leave from the Glenwood Middle School at 1:00 p.m. and return at 4:00 p.m. Riders must be registered as SWITA Summer Fun Bus riders which can be done on the website SWITA.com . Cost will be $5 round-trip or no cost for riders that hold a SWITA Summer Fun Bus Unlimited Pass which is $40 for the summer. This will be transportation only and not include pool entry cost. SWITA appreciates riders giving them a day’s notice of their intention to ride for planning purposes. SWITA will only continue to offer this service if there is ridership.

🎉Congratulations to our Staff of the Week 5/19🎉 After years of inspiring curiosity & learning, Mr. Berke is wrapping up his final week at GCMS. This week's honorees represent dedication, heart, and service—and we’re especially honored to recognize one of them as he prepares to retire. 🧪😁 Mrs. Stortenbecker brings calm energy, care, and expertise to her work with students. She helps build confidence in readers who need it most and tailors her support with heart and intention. Her impact on student growth is powerful and lasting. 😊 Mrs. Dykstra serves up more than just meals—she brings warmth and kindness to every interaction. Whether it’s a cheerful smile in the lunch line or helping behind the scenes, she plays a huge role in keeping our students fed and cared for each day. 🙌 Please help us congratulate our amazing staff!👏

🎉We are proud to announce our May Rambassadors!🎉 Congratulations to our 6th, 7th, & 8th grade Rambassadors!👏

🎉We are proud to announce our April Rambassadors!🎉 Congratulations to our 6th, 7th, & 8th grade Rambassadors!👏

🎉We are proud to announce our March Rambassadors!🎉 Congratulations to our 6th, 7th, & 8th grade Rambassadors!👏

🎉Congratulations to our Staff of the Week 5/12🎉 Mr. Loftin brings science to life with curiosity, energy, & passion for discovery. His hands-on lessons & creative approach keep students engaged & excited to learn. Whether it's an experiment or a life lesson, he makes it memorable! ⭐ Mrs. Langille challenges students to think big & dig deep. She provides unique opportunities for growth & enrichment while fostering creativity, leadership, & critical thinking. Her commitment to each learner is truly exceptional.🙌 Ms. Nelsen is a calm & consistent presence who builds strong, trusting relationships with the students she supports. Her compassion, patience, & dedication help students navigate tough moments & stay on track for success. 🤩 Let’s show them some love this week and thank them for all the ways they support our students and school! 👏

🎉Congratulations to our Staff of the Week 5/5🎉 Mrs. Pontefract is a steady source of support for students & staff alike. Whether she's helping students navigate challenges or simply lending a listening ear. Her presence makes GCMS a safer, kinder place to grow. 😊 Mrs. Stanton brings structure, patience, & a deep understanding of student needs into every day. Her calm, consistent approach helps students build the skills they need to succeed. She advocates fiercely for her students & celebrates every step of progress.😁 Mrs. Rhamy is a true team player who brings compassion & positivity wherever she goes. She builds strong relationships with students & provides vital support throughout the day, always ready to step in, encourage, & uplift. 🤩 Help congratulate our amazing staff! 🌟

SWITA Summer Bus Rides!

🏫💉 Happy National Nurses Week to our amazing School Nurses! 💙 From scraped knees to big emotions, you do so much more than just hand out Band-Aids. You’re a caregiver, a counselor, an advocate, and a lifeline for so many students and families. Thank you for keeping our schools safe, healthy, and full of compassion every single day. Your work often goes unseen, but it never goes unappreciated. 🙌✨ Let’s show some love to the school nurses who go above and beyond for our kids every day! 💕 #SchoolNurseHeroes #NursesWeek #NationalNursesWeek #ThankYouNurses #HealthyKidsHealthySchools

📚✨ School Board Appreciation ✨📚 This week, we proudly recognize and thank our dedicated School Board Members for their unwavering commitment to our students, staff, and community. Their leadership, vision, and countless hours of service help shape the future of education in our district. Thank you!!

Happy Staff Appreciation Week! 🎉 To our incredible team – thank you for your unwavering commitment to our students and our district. We appreciate you this week and always!

GCMS students! The end of the school year is quickly approaching and your library books need to be returned! The last day to check out a library book is May 12th and all books need to be returned by May 22nd.

📣 Get ready to celebrate our amazing GCMS teachers! 🎉 Next week is Teacher Appreciation Spirit Week, and we’re showing up in style! 🙌 👕💥 From superhero capes to college gear to throwback fits — let’s have some fun and honor the GCMS staff who make a difference every day! 🏫💛 📅 Here’s the lineup: 🦸‍♂️ Marvel-ous Monday 👯 Classroom Lookalike Tuesday 🎓 Wisdom Wednesday 📸 Throwback Thursday 🍎 Fan Friday – Rep your GCMS school spirit gear! Let’s make it a week to remember! 💫 #GCMSPride #TeacherAppreciationWeek #SpiritWeek

Last week 7th and 8th grade creative writing students got to enjoy the sunshine! The class went outside and wrote stories on a piece of paper for 7 minutes. At the end of time they let their work fly… Literally! Students made paper airplanes out of their work, threw them, and continued writing another students story. This activity combined their writing AND reading skills as they needed to think about how to continue the other student’s writing.

Happy National School Principals Day! 🎉📚 Today we celebrate the leaders who guide, inspire, and support students, teachers, and staff every single day. Thank you for making schools a place where dreams grow! 👏🏽🍎 #PrincipalsDay #ThankYouPrincipal #SchoolLeadership #EducationMatters