Gilman City's 1st Basketball Jamboree

Gilman City's Athletic Department will hold its first Basketball Jamboree on Friday, November 22. Teams that will be here are Tri-County and North Nodaway. Games will start at 4:30 and there will be six short games that evening.

Along with the games there will be a chili super and t-shirts for sale. If you would like to donate and help the athletic department with this event call the school office at 660-876-5221 and tell the secretary what you would like to donate.

Below you will find the order form for the Jamboree shirts. This is a quick sale and all orders need to be sent back to the school by Friday. Please read the order form for sizes and pricing. All shirts will be blue with white print and short sleeves.

Thank you for your help and supporting the Gilman City Athletic Department.

Veterans Day Program

Student Council and NHS members will hold their annual

Veterans Day program

Monday, November 11 at the school.

Lunch will be served from 12:00 to 12:30 and the program will start at 12:45.

Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Week will start on Monday, Oct. 28 and run through Friday, Nov. 1.  Listed below are the events for the week.

 

Monday

PJ Day

Wear your pajamas to school

 

Tuesday

Color Day

Dress up in the color your class chose

 

Wednesday

Crazy Day

How crazy can you dress?

 

Thursday

Halloween Costume Day

Wear your costume that day

 

Friday

Red Day

Dress in red

 

The National Guard will be here on Tuesday to put on an Anti-Bullying program for 7th - 12th grades. This will start around 9:20 and will be in the gym.

 

On Friday we want everyone to dress in as much red as they can. We will then take a picture of the group standing in the shape of the looped ribbon.

 

Candy with a message will be handed out daily and the elementary students will go up town on Thursday to Trick or Treat the businesses. 

 

We hope everyone will help us celebrate Red Ribbon Week and say "NO to Drugs".



 



October is a busy month

Here we are already into the month of October, good-bye summer. This is a busy month at school and as soon as I get the calendar down loaded you'll understand what I'm talking about. Until then here are just a few of the things that will be going on the next few days.

 

Thursday, Oct. 3 - Jr High Football Game @ Pattonsburg

Friday, Oct. 4 - PreK - 3rd grade - Papa Charlie's Pumpkin Patch field trip

High school Photography class will also be attending to take pictures.

 

Monday, Oct. 7 - No School - Teacher In-Service

 

Wednesday, Oct. 9 - My Success Event @ St Joseph

Sophomore class will attend this

All day trip

 

Thursday, Oct. 10 - MWSU Visual Arts Day

Photography class will attend this

All day trip

 

Wednesday, Oct. 9 - Saturday, Oct. 12 - District Softball Tournament

Pattonsburg, MO

 

Like I said this is a busy month so please keep your calendar handy so that you will be able to keep up with what is going on at the school. 





Softball Senior Night

The senior softball girls were recognized at the home game on Monday, September 23.

The senior softball players this year are -

Shania Harris, daughter of Tammy Taylor and Jason Harris

Rosie Parsons, daughter of Tonya Roberson-Parsons and James Parsons

Ryleigh Hightree, daughter of John and Kelly Hightree

Hannah Snuffer, daughter of Steve and Shannon Snuffer

Congratulations Girls!

Home football game tonight

Thursday—GAME DAY 5:30 PM @ HOME(Pattonsburg) leave Gilman City at 4:00 Ribbon Cutting will be 5:15 Tailgate Dinner will begin at 5:00 under the Panther Tent. Admission to Pattonsburg Home games will be $3.00 Adults $2.00 Students. Seating is limited please bring lawn chairs and blankets.

No School Monday, Sept. 23

There will be no school tomorrow Monday, Sept. 23 for the students. Teachers will report to the school for a teachers in-service.

Senior Night

The senior softball players will be recognized Monday evening, Sept. 23 at the home game against Grundy Co.  This year's senior softball players are Hannah Snuffer, Shania Harris, Ryleigh Hightree and Rosie Parsons. The game starts at 5:30, so come on out and help the seniors celebrate.

Carnival 2013

The yearly school carnival was held Friday, Sept. 20. We had awesome weather for this and a nice crowd too.  Some of the big events for the evening were the kissing of the pig and the crowning of the prince and princess. Thanks to all the participants who helped the 9th grade raise money for their class by being volunteers in the penny vote to kiss the pig.  The big winner of the evening was Coach Shipman who most graciously planted a big smooch right on the pig's nose.

We would also like to thank everyone who voted for the prince and princess by donating pennies and other change. This money goes to the elementary fund to help pay for class trips. Our prince and princess this year are Seth Elder, 2nd grade, and Colbi Webb, 1st grade. Congratulations!

Thanks to all the class sponsors/teachers and parents for helping make this a big success. We couldn't have done it without you. 

Tonights game cancelled

The softball game tonight against Mercer has been cancelled due to the rain.

Note the change of date

Softball Game Change: Thursday, Sept 19^th game has been rescheduled for MONDAY, SEPT 16^TH @ TRI-COUNTY @ 5:30 PM

Sports News

Gilman City girls will play Saturday morning at 10:30 against the East Harrison Bobcats at Memorial Field. A win will have them playing again at 12:30 at Babe Adams Field for 5th place.

Also our junior high boys that co-op with Pattonsburg won their first football game last night against Worth County with a score of 26 - 6. Way to go boys. 

Gilman sports on Twitter

Coach Shipman has set up a Twitter account to help students, parents and the community stay in touch with what is happening in the sports department.  If you have Twitter you can check it out at @GCHawksAthletics.

Grandparents Breakfast in the morning

Elementary students don't forget to tell your grandparents to come to school with you in the morning, Monday, Sept. 9 and celebrate Grandparents Day. Grandparents will be able to eat breakfast (biscuits and gravy) with their grandchild or children starting at 8:00 am. After breakfast grandparents can stop by the rooms for a quick peek at what is going on before they leave. Hope to see you there.

September calendar

 

Just in case your student did not make it home with the monthly calendar here it is. If you click on the calendar it should make it larger for you to view.

First Jr. High Football Game

The first junior high football game will be

Thursday, September 12 at Worth Co. (Grant City). 

Game starts at 6:00 pm.

HDC Softball Tournament - Sept. 11 and 14 at Bethany

Gilman City Girls play Wednesday at 4:30 at Memorial Park against the Tri-County Mustangs.

Seniors are selling Hawks shirts

The senior class is selling GCHS shirts and hoodies.  Order forms with all the information were sent home Friday with the students. Please support the senior class and show your school pride.

Softball tonight at home

Gilman girls will play the Pattonsburg Panthers tonight at home starting at 5:30. This will be the girls first game of the season. We hope everyone comes out tonight to support the Lady Hawks and cheer them on. 

Game tonight has been cancelled

Tonight's softball game against Newtown-Harris has been cancelled.

Early Outs all week

Due to the heat Gilman City R-IV will let out early everyday this week.  Starting today, Tuesday, August 27 through Friday, August 30 school will dismiss at 12:35. Please make arrangements for your students so they know where to go after school.

Information from the daily bulletin - August 26, 2013

Softball T-Shirt For-Sale: DUE TUESDAY, AUGUST 27TH

Lady Hawks Softball on front. Shirts are royal blue with white and black vinyl letters.

T-Shirt $13.00 (+$1 for name on back) and/or (+$1 for # on back)

Long Sleeve $16 (+$1 for name on back) and/or (+$1 for # on back)

Hooded Sweatshirt $21 (+$1 for name on back) and/or (+$1 for # on back)

Sizes: Adult Small-Adult 3XL (+$2 for 2XL & 3XL)

            Youth XSmall(4), Small(6/8), Medium(10/12), Large(14/16)

NHS newly elected officers: President - Hailey Francis, Vice President - Hannah Snuffer, Secretary - Ryleigh Hightree, Treasurer - Morgan Mulnix, Reporter - Morgan Reed

Class/Organization Meetings:

Tuesday, Sept 3^rd

Yearbook Meeting 3:00-3:30 in Library

 

Attention: TEACHERS, STUDENTS & PARENTS

12:35 & 3:00 DISMISSAL

1^st Bell—Bus Riders ONLY

2^nd Bell—Car Riders & Student Drivers

3^rd Bell—Walkers & Bike Riders

Parents are asked to line-up behind school busses to pick-up your child.

 

Picture Day is August 29^th for PK-12^th grades. Picture Packets are will be sent home with students TODAY OR you can order your pictures online.

1.    Go to www.mylifetouch.com

2.    Enter Picture Day ID: TL013394Y0.

3.    Place order and print receipt to give to the photographer on picture day or turn into the school office on or before picture day.

 

Seniors….Composite pictures will be Thursday, August 29^th  you will need to pay $10.00 by this day. You may pay in the office or pay the photographer on picture day.

It's HOT!!

With the weather warming up into the upper 90's and a heat index of 100+ there is always a good chance that school could be called off early.  If it is and you haven't signed up for school alerts at Farmers Bank now would be a good time to do so.  You would receive this message through a text on your phone or as an email as soon as the school makes it public. This would also help you and the school make arrangements for your child or children to be picked up or go somewhere else if no one will be home.  Please take a few moments to help make sure your student is safe.

For more information as to how to sign up click on the technology tab under 'past blogs' and it will take you to the page with the information.

Picture day is Thursday

 Picture Day

is this

Thursday, August 29 

Seniors don't forget your deposit for your senior class picture. 

The first week is over!

The first week is over and all seems to be going well.  With the exception of a couple of glitches everyone seems to have started settling in. Just a couple of reminders - if you haven't signed up for text alerts please make sure you do so at Farmers Bank website and if you haven't filled out all the forms for the school please make sure you do so a.s.a.p. 

I hope everyone has a great weekend and we will see you on Monday.



Gilman City High School HAWKS Fan Apparel, Sports Fan Accessories, Team Apparel

I may have to get this one!!  If you click on the shirt above it will take you to the website. Once you are there you will need to click on "home" above the shirt design and it will take you to the main page. If you have any questions you can get ahold of Kerri Ward at the school.  Good luck girls.

Support the Gilman City Cheerleaders

 

Help the Gilman City Cheerleaders by ordering a Gilman City Hawks shirt, hoodie, or jacket of your own design. Go to the website listed on the top of the ad and design away.  For every item you purchase a portion of it goes to the cheerleaders.

The photo on the ad is our Gilman City Cheerleaders at camp this summer.



WELCOME BACK!!

Welcome Back Everyone!!

Hope everyone had a great summer.

 

Just a fun fact to get everyone thinking this morning -

Today is the last first day of school for the seniors

and the first first day for the kindergarten.

 

Have a great day!!!

 

Back-to-School 2013-2014

Yes it's that time again, summer just goes by to fast. The first day of school is Monday, August 19. Breakfast starts at 7:45 am and the first bell is at 8:00 am. School officially start at 8:05 am. The first day will be an early out at 12:35.  Junior high and high school students will go to the gym when the 8:00 bell rings, elementary students will go to their classrooms. We want to welcome our new students to our school and best wishes to those that have left us.

There have been a few changes with faculty and staff in our building this year. Our new Superintendent is now Mr. Alley, our new Principal is now Mr. Mitchell and I have also moved into the position of part-time Counselor. New to high school this year is Mr. Betts, he will be the Social Studies teacher and the boys basketball coach. Mrs. Preston will be the girls softball coach this year. Elementary music will be taught by Sarah Clark on Tuesdays. Wilma Graber is the new janitor and Nick Steinhurst will be leaving for a new job. Best wishes to all.

Other things new to the building this year that will effect everyone will be the way people and students enter the building throughout the day. From 8:00 am to 3:00 pm the west door (parking lot door) will be locked, as will all the doors, and you will have to enter the building through the door on the north side (front of the building).  Everyone will need to stop at the new window that has been installed so they can check in.  This is just the first of some of the safety precautions that will be implemented in the school over time.  Also when you stop at the window check out how Kristy and Tori have redone the office, it looks so nice. Great job ladies.

Sports will also take on a new look in some areas.  Our junior high boys (7th, 8th and 9th grades) will  co-op with Pattonsburg this year to play football. All home games will be played at Pattonsburg on their new field. There will be no boys softball team this year. The girls softball team will be sporting a new look this year with new uniforms. Gilman City has a great following when it comes to sports and the students and coaches greatly appreciate it. Please continue to support our students in the changes this year.

Also I want to thank everyone that is using this blog. I will try my best to keep information on here daily. Also if there is something that will be going on outside of our building that will involve our students and you would like to see it mentioned on here please give me your information and I will post it. I know we have students that are involved in different sports, 4-H, church, volunteer work, or other things, so please let me know if you are a coach, parent or leader of any of these activities and would like information posted.

Remember to read and return student information to the school when your student brings it home. It is very important that Kristy and Tori have phone numbers on hand so they can contact you in case your child gets sick or needs something.  Please check out the free alert messaging at Farmer Bank. You can sign up for free to receive notices from the school.

Well here we go another new year. WELCOME BACK!  

SCHOOL PICTURES

School picture day will be Thursday, August 29th. Seniors will also take composite photos that day. More information will be sent home after school starts so watch for it.

Elementary Back-to-School Open House

Elementary will hold it's annual Back-to-School Open House on Friday, August 16 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm.  Students can bring in their supplies that evening, meet their teacher and check out their room.

Text Messaging - SCHOOL ALERTS

Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri will be offering SCHOOL ALERTS that will help get important information regarding school events sent as text messages directly to your cell phone, wireless PDA or pager, or as an email.  These text messages contain emergency information, school closings, early dismissals and school event reminders. To get connected, which by the way is free, go to -

www.onlinefarmersbank.com

Click on the Community Connection box. Fill out the information required then scroll down and select Gilman City R-IV to register for ALERTS.

Sign up is easy and it's free*.

*Please Note: Check with your service provider to see if there is a charge for receiving text.

Also, if you have family in another school and would like to get ALERTS from their school you can add them to your list when you select Gilman City R-IV. This service covers schools in Harrison and Daviess counties.

Registration starts tomorrow

Junior High and High School students, don't forget registration for classes starts tomorrow.

 

Monday, August 12 and Tuesday, August 13

9:00 am to 12:00pm

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Computer Lab 2nd floor

 

 

*Update - Practices

Junior High Football Practice

Starts August 15th - 3:30 to 5:00 pm

Bus will leave the school at 3:00 pm

 

High School Girls Softball Practice

Starts August 12th - 9:00 to 11:00 am

 

All students must have a physical for the current school year. If you do not have a physical form on file you will not be able to play sports.



Hawks Basketball Camp 2013

Basketball Camp was a success and a lot of fun. Thank you to all the students for participating and the parents for bringing them everyday.  Good job coaches!

8 FREE Back to School Apps

8 FREE Back to School Apps   

Do you have an excuse?

 

Just a little motivation to get you thinking.

Everyone has talents, are you using yours or making excuses?

 

 



NO OPEN GYM!!

There will be NO open gym until August 12.

 

They are redoing the gym floor at this time.

 

Thank you for your cooperation.

Back-to-School. . . really!!

Here we are once again wondering where summer went! Below are some dates that you will need to know about before school starts.

 

Monday, August 12 and Tuesday, August 13

Open registration for classes

Junior High and High School

 

Girls softball practice start August 12 at 9:00 am

All players need to have a physical before you can play

Coach Preston will let you know your practice schedule

 

Seniors interested in taking Dual Credit English

Last dates to take the Compass Test before school starts

August 2 and 6

 

First day of school**

Monday, August 19

Early Out - 12:35

 

Junior High boys will co-op with Pattonsburg this year for football

I will post game dates later

 

**Parents - The first day of school your student(s) will be bringing home papers for you to read and sign that will need to be returned to the school. Please make sure you fill these out and send them back as soon as possible.

 

 

I will add information as I get it so please check back often. Enjoy your last few weeks of summer break.  

 

 

 

 



 



REMINDER - Hawks Basketball Camp next week

Coach Shipman would like to remind everyone about the basketball camp next week at the school.

 

Gilman City Hawks Basketball Camp

July 22 - 26, 2013

 

Elementary - 9 am to 11 am

High School - 1 pm to 3 pm

Monday through Friday

~Gilman City R-IV Gym~

 

Cost is $25.00

This includes a camp t-shirt and basketball while supplies last

 

 

It is important that students arrive on time and are picked up on time.

 

Thank you for supporting the Gilman City Athletic Department.

 

 

 

 

 



The Power of Union is Strength

Good team work video for all ages to watch.

GC Homecoming Teachers 2013

Teachers having fun at the Homecoming games. Thanks Mary Burrows for recording this.

School Calendar for 2013-2014

Here is the school calendar for the 2013-2014 school year. Not everything is on here so I will add updates below.

Additional Early Outs
First day of school - August 19
Last day of school - May 14

Parent/Teacher Conferences
 October 24 - 1 to 7 pm
March 13 - 1 to 7 pm

Graduation
May 9

Weather Make Up Day Schedule
1st day missed - January 20
2nd day missed - April 17
3rd day missed - February 17
4th day missed - March 17
5th day missed - April 21
Other make up days:
May 15 and 16
 

New Websites to look at

I have added a couple of new websites for you to look at. One is Your Free Career Test and the other one is Mapping Your Future. The first one is kind of a fun test to see what kind of career would be best for you based on your interests.  Remember this doesn't mean you have to do what ever the test results are, it just kind of gives you some options to think about. The second one is for both parents and students. It is a little more involved with helpful information about college, finances, and your career.  Take a look at them when you get the time and let me know what you think of them. 

Hawk Mascot - wouldn't it be cool to have one!!

Found this website a couple of years ago and saved it. I really like the blue hawk (bottom photo) especially since you can get it in colors and it looks like it has muscles!!  However it's not cheap! Maybe something to think about someday.

Compass Test dates

Seniors if you are interested in taking dual credit English and/or Speech this year you will need to take the Compass Test this summer.  Listed below are the dates that you can take it at NCMC.

July 9 and 25

August 2, 6, 8 and 14

Sept. 11

For more information you can go to www.registerblast.com/ncmc/Exam  or call me at the school 660-876-5221. 

Gilman City R-IV

Gilman City R-IV 

 Home of the Hawks

Athletic Banquet 2013

Morgan and Ryleigh Hightree after the Athletic Banquet held at the Gilman City R-IV School in May 2013. 

Intro

July 6, 2013 -  This blog will be used to help students with scholarships, college visits, testing dates, and other school events.