And with a blink of an eye, we are already a quarter way through the 2022-2023 school year! The second quarter is here, and it’s a busy one! While this time of year tends to get chaotic, it’s important to remember how crucial student attendance is. Chronic absenteeism is a serious problem in South Dakota - a problem SFSD is committed to improving. Missing just two days a month can hurt a student’s grades and increase their chance of dropping out. Make sure your student is on the path to a bright future – and that starts in the classroom!
Congratulations to the GMMS Musicians of the Quarter for Quarter 1! These students were recognized for showing outstanding honor, resilience, kindness, and courage in band, chorus, and orchestra. Way to go, Eagles!
The 2022 football season has come to an end! All teams have improved so much! The coaches are so proud of you all and your accomplishments.
George McGovern PTA will be meeting tonight at 6:00 pm at GMMS.
The volleyball season ended on Friday! Both 7th and 8th grade teams had a fantastic season with lots of improvement. Coach Bates, Cota, Stene and Thorson are proud of you all!
Fall Dance tickets will be for sale on Tuesday during Protime! Cost is $3.00.
The Fall Dance is Thursday! Make sure your buy your ticket on Tuesday during Protime!
Garden Club met for the first time last Thursday! They picked the squash from the garden and learned how to cook it. Everyone enjoyed the results! They will meet again on November 17.
Check out what is happening at GMMS this week!
Last Thursday, our 8th grade band students were invited to join the JHS Marching Cavaliers for their last home football game at Howard Wood Field. The students had pizza with the band, sat with them in the stands and played pep band during the first half, and watched the Cavs put on an outstanding halftime performance.
Thank you to Mr. Macklin, Mr. Kurtz, and the Marching Cavaliers for the invitation and for giving our students a behind-the-scenes look at high school marching band.
We're excited to see these Future Cavs on the field next year!
On Thursday night, George McGovern hosted the inaugural middle school dance team performance. The Eagles did a fantastic job!
Members of McGovern's 8th grade choir performed on Monday night at Jefferson's fall choir concert.
Today, we celebrated our Assistant Principal, Richie Hutchinson who was named South Dakota's Assistant Principal of the Year for Region 2.
Congrats Mr. Hutchinson!
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Check out everything going on this week!
Garden Club will meet this Thursday in Mrs. Kruse's room.
GMMS Dance team will have their first performance Thursday at 7 pm in the Auditorium.
The GMMS volleyball team had the opportunity to attend a USD volleyball game on Saturday. The girls learned all about college experience, toured the campus, and watched USD win!! Special thanks to Promising Futures and USD for this amazing opportunity.
8th grade Rock On made lava lamps today after learning about the 1970s.
Check out what is happening this week at GMMS.
On Monday, the McGovern Show Choir had their retreat. They sang, danced, and painted shoes that they will be wearing for their performances!
