Gifford Middle School

Our Gifford Middle School Sphero team brought home 1st Place in the Middle School Division at the Meta Blazers Robotics League!!! 🏆 A special shoutout to Ezra and Seth, who crushed their mission and helped lead the team to victory.

Congratulations to our 2026 Gifford Middle School Flag Football Team! 🏈💪
These Tigers showed up, competed, and earned their spot!
Let’s get ready for an exciting season!

Be here. Be awesome. Be rewarded. 🐯
Hit 95% attendance (April 6 – May 6) and you’re invited to the Ice Cream Sundae Party! 🍦🎉

Ms. Hyde's digital discoveries students took coding to the next level by designing and programming their own autonomous obstacle courses. These courses were inspired by their personal wonders of the world. From tunnels to slopes to slalom challenges, every detail was researched, imagined, and brought to life through the engineering design process and code using Sphero robots.

Reminder: Join us for Instrument Discovery Night
📅 Wednesday, April 8th
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Gifford MS Cafeteria
Any current student or any incoming 6th grade students interested in joining band will have the chance to try out instruments like flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, percussion, violin, and more!
✨ Come explore, play, and start your musical journey!
📩 Questions? Email: giffordband@gmail.com
📞 Call: 772-564-3591

Mr. Thimmer's weekly update: Week of 4/6/26

The 2026-2027 Elective Form is LIVE for all incoming 6th graders!
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Mrs. Hastings is excited to share the virtual fundraiser for GMS Band, Chorus & Flags! Treat yourself to some delicious Double Good popcorn and be part of Michelle's journey to support a great cause. 🍿✨ From Mar 26 to Mar 30. Join in the fun here: https://dgvf.co/vRRQL7. 🎉 Sent with joy via the Double Good app. 💌

🎶 Discover Your Sound at Gifford MS! 🎶 Join us for Instrument Discovery Night and find the instrument that’s perfect for YOU! 🎺🎻🥁 📅 Wednesday, April 8th ⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM 📍 Gifford MS Cafeteria Any current student or any incoming 6th grade students interested in joining band will have the chance to try out instruments like flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, percussion, violin, and more! ✨ Come explore, play, and start your musical journey! 📩 Questions? Email: giffordband@gmail.com 📞 Call: 772-564-3591

A huge thank you to the Gifford High School Alumni Association for sponsoring our Black History Month Door Decorating Competition! Because of their generosity, all participating students enjoyed cupcakes, and our teachers received gift cards to support their classrooms. 🍰📚 We truly appreciate your continued support of our students and school community! 🐯✨

Wear your favorite Crocs or slides on March 26, 2026!

🎟 Pre-sale tickets: $1
📅 On sale during lunch: March 23–25

All proceeds will support Gifford Middle School PBIS events—so grab your ticket and step into comfort for a great cause! 🐾

Mr. Thimmer's Weekly Update 3/23/26

🎨🎶 Our talented art students are hard at work on a special project, repurposing old musical instruments into unique works of art! These creative pieces will be on display at the first-ever GMS Night of the Arts this Thursday from 6:00–8:00 PM. We can’t wait for our GMS families and community to see the incredible creativity and talent of our students. Join us for an evening celebrating the arts! 🐯✨

Mr. Thimmer's weekly update: 3/15/26

🐯📚 Calling All Incoming 6th Graders!

Please mark your calendars for our Incoming 6th Grade Night on Tuesday, March 24, from 6:00–7:00 PM, beginning in the Gifford Middle School Cafeteria.

This is a wonderful opportunity for students and families to learn more about our school, meet our staff, and ask questions about the upcoming school year.

We look forward to welcoming our future Tigers to Gifford Middle School! 🐯✨

🏈🐯 Calling all Tigers! Flag Football tryouts will be held April 6, 7, and 8 from 3:00–4:30 PM on the GMS Athletic Field. This is a co-ed team, so both boys and girls are welcome to try out!

📋 Important: All FHSAA paperwork must be completed on or before the first day of tryouts, including: • EL02 – Physical Form & EL3 – Consent Form

On Saturday, our GMS Drone Team competed in the 1st Annual SDIRC Meta-Blazers Drone Competition and we’re proud to share that our students took home 1st Place in Speed! 🥇 Congratulations to our talented team for their hard work, skill, and dedication. Way to represent Gifford Middle School! 🚀✨

Attention 8th grade Families!
Welcome to the tribe, our official open house event welcoming the next generation of Fighting Indians! March 24, 2026 from 5:00-6:30. This exciting evening invites incoming students and families to experience the pride, spirit, and tradition that define our school community.
From meeting staff, to exploring academics, activities, and athletics, this event is your first step in becoming part of something bigger. It’s more than an introduction — it’s the beginning of a legacy.
Join us as we celebrate new beginnings and bold futures.
Welcome to the Tribe. Join the Legacy. Bring the Spirit.

Mr. Thimmer's weekly update 3/9/26

🏑🐯 Congratulations to our GMS Boys Lacrosse Team!

The Tigers brought home a big 11–7 victory last night! We are so proud of the hard work, teamwork, and determination they showed on the field.

It was also a special 8th Grade Night, and we were excited to celebrate our amazing 8th grade players and all they have contributed to the program. Thank you to our families and fans who came out to support the team!