Congratulations to the GMS band and chorus members who participated in the "Music in the Parks" Competition at Great America on May 6th. The Concert Band, Jazz Band, Chorus and Jazz Choir ALL received a rating of "Excellent," and the highest honor of the evening, the "Esprit De Corps Award" was given to Grayslake Middle School for their overall behavior, politeness, and citizenship. GMS received this award out of every elementary, middle and high school group at the competition.
In the past fourteen years of participating in this activity, this is the "2nd" time GMS has brought this honor home! Ratings for the over-all events:
Grayslake Treble Choir Class A ~ 1st Place
Grayslake Vocal Jazz Ensemble Class A ~ 1st Place
Grayslake Jazz Band Class A ~ 2nd Place
Grayslake Concert Band Class A ~ 5th Place
Posted 4-30-09: GMS News
Congratulations to GMS!
Congratulations to the Grayslake Middle School Trebel Choir which was honored by the Illinois Grade School State Music Festival with an "Honors Elite" Status.
Congratulations to the Grayslake Middle School Science Olympiad Team which placed 11th at the State Competition in April.
Posted 4-27-09: D46 News
Time to Start Thinking About Summer School
Summer School Registration is here!
Summer School registration runs through May 15, 2009. Summer school will run from June 15 to July 9, 2009 for any student in pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. Download the Summer School Registration Packet for more information!
Posted 4-27-09: D46 News
ELL Summer School
ELL Summer School Registration is underway! The program is open to students in grades K-8 who are currently participating in English Language Learner programs in District 46. Visit the ELL Summer School page for more information!
Posted 4-27-09: GMS News
Download the Summer Band Form and return it to your band director by Wednesday, May 13, 2009.
Posted 3-30-09: GMS News
Talent Show Extravaganza 2009
This year's Talent Show Extravaganza 2009 is scheduled for May 15, 2009! Please visit the Talent Show Extravaganza page for more information and contact Mrs. Novack prior to the audition dates with any questions.
Posted 3-13-09: D46 News
PowerSchool Parent/Student Portal
The CCSD46 PowerSchool Portal will be opening on Monday, March 16, 2009 for parents and students in grades 5-8. Parents/Guardians will be receiving a letter home in the mail with login information and passwords which will enable access to their student's school information.
Click below for information on using the new Student Information System
Grayslake Middle School & Park Campus
8th Grade Celebration Craft Show
Just in time for Easter and Mother's Day! Join us for the 8th Grade Celebration Craft Show Fundraiser sponsored by the GMS/PC 8th Grade Celebration Committee. The craft show will include a bake sale, raffle items, as well as over 40 crafters and vendors!
Saturday, March 7, 2009
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Grayslake Middle School
440 N. Barron Blvd.
Grayslake, IL
The 8th grade students of CCSD 46 are offered the opportunity to participate in an outstanding tour of Washington D.C., along with a special excursion to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, on June 14-18, 2009.
Visit the Washington Tour webpage for more information and to download the registration informational flyer and form. Initial down payment deadline: February 13, 2009.
Posted 1-27-09: GMS/PC News
8th Grade Celebration Committee Fundraiser
Please join us this Saturday, January 31, 2009 at Mitch's Chicago Style Grill for a fundraiser to benefit the Grayslake Middle School/Park Campus 8th Grade Celebration! Download the flyer and bring it in to Mitch's and they will donate 15%! We will also be raffling off many great items donated by local businesses, including:
Sneak Peek at the GMS Production of Bye Bye Birdie
Come see the Grayslake Middle School Production of the Broadway Musical Favorite Bye Bye Birdie this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $5.00 at the door. Hope to see you there!
Posted 12-08-08: GMS News
Grayslake Middle School to present "Winter Holiday Concert"
On Tuesday, December 16th, the Grayslake Middle School Music Department will present a night of holiday music from around the world. Under the direction of Mrs. Karen Novack and Mr. Steven Thomas, both directors have been busy with the GMS performing ensembles for the past two months preparing the students with different cultural music from around the world. The evening will feature; The GMS Jazz Ensemble, The Vocal Jazz Choir, Treble Choir and Concert Band. The evening will also feature the audience to sing along in a tribute to "Magical Winter" holiday songs. The concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the GMS large gym.
All performing ensemble members need to dress in full concert black attire for the evening. A reminder after the conclusion of the show, poinsettia pickup will be available.
Finally, on Friday, December 19th at 9:00 a.m., the GMS music ensembles will perform a morning assembly for the entire school. Parents and guests are welcome to join us at this event too!
Posted 12-08-08: GMS News
Grayslake Middle School Presents
The Broadway Musical Performance of "Bye Bye Birdie"
Thursday, December 11
Friday, December 12
Saturday, December 13
Curtain at 7:00 PM
Tickets $5.00
Grayslake Middle School Large Gym
Grayslake Middle School to present a Broadway Musical Production Bye Bye Birdie!
The first musical to pay real attention to the new rock 'n' roll craze, will come alive at Grayslake Middle School on December 11th, 12th, and 13th at 7:00 p.m. Composed of a cast of thirty-four seventh and eight grade actors and actresses, a backstage crew of fourteen and a live pit band of eighteen this winter musical production is sure to ROCK the Grayslake Middle School Gymnasium.
Posted 12-08-08: GMS News
Grayslake Middle School and Park Campus
8th Grade Celebration Committee Family Dinner Night
The GMS/Park 8th Grade Celebration committee presents "Family Dinner Night" at Divino Cafe on Center Street in Grayslake. Divino Cafe will donate 10% of the sales from DINE IN, DELIVERY, CARRY OUT and HOLIDAY CATERING ORDERS to the 8th grade celebration.
December 9, 10 or 11th, 2008. Download and bring in the Divino's flyer to help benefit the 8th grade celebration!
Don't forget to check out the Divino's website www.divinogelato.com or call (847) 223-2500. Divino Cafe is located at 821 Center Street in Grayslake, right next to the Piggly Wiggly. See you there!
Posted 11-10-08: GMS News
Grayslake Middle School and Park Campus
8th Grade Celebration Craft Show
The GMS/Park Campus 8th Grade Celebration Craft and Vendor Show is being held to raise funds for the GMS/Park Campus 8th Grade Celebration at the end of the 2008-2009 school year. The show will include crafters, vendors, a bake sale, and a raffle. We are looking for a variety of vendors/crafters to participate. If you or anyone you know is interested, please download the Craft/Vendor Application.
Grayslake Middle School boys soccer team wins their first ever Suburban Middle School Conference title with an undefeated season! The team set school records for most wins (14), most shut outs (11), most goals scored (91), and fewest goals allowed (8), in becoming the first soccer champions in the school's history!
View the schedule and game results on the 2008 Boys Soccer page.
Posted 10-21-08: District 46 News
District 46 Showdown
Mark your calendars for the 9th Annual District 46 Showdown!
A tradition since 2001, this event pits the staffs of Frederick School, Grayslake Middle School, and Park Campus against each other in a friendly, competitive basketball game. The Showdown is sponsored by the PTO's from each of the schools and is a fun way to foster school spirit across District 46.
Ticket information and volunteer forms can be found on the D46 Showdown webpage.
Posted 9-29-08: District 46 News
Graduation News!
We are pleased to announce that the CCSD #46 Eighth Grade Graduation Ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, June 4, 2009.
All eighth grade students will attend full days of school on June 3rd and 4th, 2009. The
graduation ceremony will take place at 7:00 pm in the Grayslake Central High School Field
House. Specific information will be coming home in the forthcoming months.
Looking for twelve 7th graders and twelve 8th graders to be part of the 2008-2009 GMS Yearbook! Please fill out the registration form and return it to Mrs. Kiddle by Friday, October 3rd. First meeting is scheduled for October 9th! Return your form ASAP as it is first come, first served. If there is an overabundance of interest, a drawing will take place.
