Happy Social Worker Week!
In the Sioux Falls School District, every student's journey is unique. For many of the kids we serve, our school social workers are there every step of the way! Whether offering a listening ear, connecting families to resources, or advocating for students' well-being, their dedication ignites hope and creates lasting impact in our schools.
This year's theme, Unite to Ignite: Celebrating Our Impact, is a perfect reflection of how our social workers bring people together to create brighter futures for students.
THANK YOU to our incredible school social workers for your compassion and care!
Spring conferences are this Thursday, March 6 from 4 PM to 8 PM. This is the perfect time to discuss your students progress. Reach out to your student's Protime teacher for more information.
This March, we’re mixing books and sweets in the best way possible! Help us create a mountain of sweets by adding a treat to our display for every book you read this month. 📖
We are still celebrating last night's wonderful Teacher of the Year event! So many amazing educators to celebrate! Congratulations again to 2025 Teacher of the Year, Bruce Rekstad, who left with a $4,000 check, courtesy of our friends at Vern Eide. Also, a huge congratulations to the other four finalists, Jennifer Aerts, Bryan Aukerman, Scott Amundson, and Jessica Foley. New this year, thanks to the generosity of the Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation, these four finalists walked away with $1,000 each. So many wonderful memories were shared last night! We are so grateful to everyone who attended, from nominees and their friends and families to past ToY winners, past educators, school board members, SDEA friends, and SFSD administrators, it truly was an unforgettable night! Were you at the event? Feel free to get your photos here! https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjC3KKk You can watch the full video of the event here! https://youtu.be/D-60TEv2ijA
Ready to get crafty? Join us this Thursday, February 27th at McGovern Makes for a fun morning of shrink film art! 🖍️✂️ Make sure you’re in the entryway by 8:00 AM sharp to join in on the creative fun.
Tonight is the night! The 2025 Teacher of the Year will be announced at an event starting at 7:00 PM. Watch live with us here! ---> https://youtube.com/live/MnFs9wL28Oo?feature=share
🌿 Calling all garden lovers! 🌸 Garden Club meeting on Tuesday, February 25th, right after school in Mrs. Kruse's room! 🌱🌼
All kinds of excitement happening at McGovern this week! 🎉 From basketball games to garden club, you won’t want to miss out!
Congrats to the GMMS Musicians of the Quarter! 🎶
8th grade biology students took their understanding of genetics to the next level with an exciting hands-on experience in electrophoresis! 🔬🧬 A huge thank you to Sanford Promise for this amazing opportunity to explore science in action!
Congrats to George McGovern Expression Show Choir for an amazing performance at Washington’s Best of Show! 🎤🏆 They walked away with Best Ballad and showcased their incredible talent!
No school Monday, February 17 and Tuesday, February 18!
Friendly reminder: no school is on Monday, February 17th, or Tuesday, February 18th.
Enjoy your long weekend!
🏀 The boys basketball team is off to an amazing start this season! Every player is putting in the work and improving every game. 🏀
George McGovern Middle School loves Love Day. We also do not accept deliveries of flowers, candy, cards, etc. for students at the school on Valentine's Day. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation.
A recent Facebook post regarding Washington High School falsely claimed a routine request for a birth certificate was related to immigration status.
State Law (SDCL 13-27-3.1-3.3) requires all public school students to have a birth certificate on file within 30 days of enrollment. When required records are missing from student files, school staff regularly attempt to contact families before sending the required information to the State’s Attorney.
These requests are made solely to ensure compliance with State Law and to maintain complete student records. They are in no way related to immigration enforcement. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our students and their families.
Please reach out to your child’s school or the district office with any questions rather than relying on social media for accurate information. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping student records up to date.
🎶 Big shoutout to Rylee Shotwell for making the All-State Jazz Band! 🎶 She spent an incredible weekend in Mitchell, jamming with talented middle school musicians from all over the state. Way to go Rylee! 🎼
Glow review day in 8th grade Math Plus! 🌟 This week, students tackled solving equations and systems of equations… in the dark! 🔢 Who says math can't be fun and glowing?
🏀 Lots of basketball action this week! Don't miss out—make sure to catch a game! 🏀
Congratulations to Jamie Cota on being nominated for Teacher of the Year for the Sioux Falls School District! Jamie is a vital member of the George McGovern Middle School staff, making a lasting impact on students and colleagues alike with her dedication, passion, and commitment to excellence in education. This recognition is well deserved, and we are proud to have her as part of our GMMS family!
