A huge THANK YOU to all of our incredible GPAC and Night of the Arts sponsors for supporting our students and helping make this event possible!
Because of your generosity, our Gifford students have the opportunity to showcase their talents in music, art, performance, and creativity on March 19th. Events like this truly highlight the amazing things happening at GMS and bring our community together.
We are so grateful for partners who believe in supporting our students, teachers, and programs. Please help us show them some love! ❤️
#GMSPride #CommunitySupport #NightOfTheArts #GoTigers 🐯
Because of your generosity, our Gifford students have the opportunity to showcase their talents in music, art, performance, and creativity on March 19th. Events like this truly highlight the amazing things happening at GMS and bring our community together.
We are so grateful for partners who believe in supporting our students, teachers, and programs. Please help us show them some love! ❤️
#GMSPride #CommunitySupport #NightOfTheArts #GoTigers 🐯
GMS students are heading to SeaWorld Orlando on May 22, 2026 for an unforgettable end-of-year celebration! 🌊🎉
💲 $120 includes park entry, transportation, 1 meal voucher, and a trip shirt.
🚌 Departing GMS at 5:30 PM | Returning at 2:00 AM
🎟️ Limited to the first 80 applications!
📅 Be sure to register and pay online by April 10th through School Cash Online to secure your spot — no late registrations accepted.
💲 $120 includes park entry, transportation, 1 meal voucher, and a trip shirt.
🚌 Departing GMS at 5:30 PM | Returning at 2:00 AM
🎟️ Limited to the first 80 applications!
📅 Be sure to register and pay online by April 10th through School Cash Online to secure your spot — no late registrations accepted.
🎾🐯 GMS Tennis Parent Meeting 🐯🎾
Mark your calendars! Join us March 17th after school for our GMS Tennis Parent Meeting. This is a great opportunity to learn about the upcoming season, expectations, and important information for players and families.
For more information, contact joseph.phelps@indianriverschools.org
or call 772-564-3584.
Mark your calendars! Join us March 17th after school for our GMS Tennis Parent Meeting. This is a great opportunity to learn about the upcoming season, expectations, and important information for players and families.
For more information, contact joseph.phelps@indianriverschools.org
or call 772-564-3584.
All Rise! ⚖️✨
And wish the GMS Mock Trial Team well as they have just submitted their case to compete with schools across the state in a Mock Trial competition!
Over the past several weeks, our students have stepped into the roles of attorneys and witnesses. They built arguments, analyzed evidence, practiced objections, and mastered courtroom procedures. Their dedication, teamwork, and confidence have truly transformed our classroom into a courtroom!
A very special shoutout to our Teacher of the Gifted & Coach, Ms. Hyde, along with their Incredible Attorney Coaches Nicholas Bruce of Bruce Estate Law and Dane Ullian of Ullian Trail Law. We are so grateful for the time they volunteer after school and for the generous sponsorship from Bruce Estate Law ! Thank you for providing this incredible opportunity for our students.
We are beyond proud of this team and can’t wait to see them shine in the court room next month!
And wish the GMS Mock Trial Team well as they have just submitted their case to compete with schools across the state in a Mock Trial competition!
Over the past several weeks, our students have stepped into the roles of attorneys and witnesses. They built arguments, analyzed evidence, practiced objections, and mastered courtroom procedures. Their dedication, teamwork, and confidence have truly transformed our classroom into a courtroom!
A very special shoutout to our Teacher of the Gifted & Coach, Ms. Hyde, along with their Incredible Attorney Coaches Nicholas Bruce of Bruce Estate Law and Dane Ullian of Ullian Trail Law. We are so grateful for the time they volunteer after school and for the generous sponsorship from Bruce Estate Law ! Thank you for providing this incredible opportunity for our students.
We are beyond proud of this team and can’t wait to see them shine in the court room next month!
We are excited to welcome Dominique Tynes Gibson to our upcoming Night of the Arts event on March 19th. She is best known for continuing the legacy of the Florida Highwaymen, a group of legendary African American landscape artists, many of whom were from Gifford, FL. A Fort Pierce native, she is the niece of original Florida Highwaymen James Gibson. Tynes is active in the Vero Beach community, where she focuses on teaching and mentoring youth in the love of painting. Her work has been featured in exhibitions such as the Black History Month Art Exhibit at the Terrace Gallery in Orlando City Hall (2024).
The 2026 GMS Night of the Arts event will take place from 6-8pm in the school courtyard on Thursday, March 19th and will feature performances from the GMS band, choir, orchestra, jazz band, flag and cheer teams in addition to a student art showcase. This free event is open to the public and will have food trucks and kona ice available. We hope to see you there!
The 2026 GMS Night of the Arts event will take place from 6-8pm in the school courtyard on Thursday, March 19th and will feature performances from the GMS band, choir, orchestra, jazz band, flag and cheer teams in addition to a student art showcase. This free event is open to the public and will have food trucks and kona ice available. We hope to see you there!
Families are invited to attend the upcoming ESE Transition Fair at Vero Beach High School! This event will feature a wide variety of community agencies and organizations offering valuable resources and support services for our students and families.
We encourage families to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to connect with local resources and learn more about transition services available in our community.
We encourage families to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to connect with local resources and learn more about transition services available in our community.
Mr. Thimmer's weekly update 3/1/26
🎉🖤💛 Congratulations to Mrs. Jones-Banks! 💛🖤🎉
She is the winner of our Black History Month Door Decorating Contest! 👏✨
A huge thank you to the Gifford High School Alumni Association for taking the time to come and judge the doors. We also appreciate everyone who participated and put in the creativity and effort to make this celebration so special!
She is the winner of our Black History Month Door Decorating Contest! 👏✨
A huge thank you to the Gifford High School Alumni Association for taking the time to come and judge the doors. We also appreciate everyone who participated and put in the creativity and effort to make this celebration so special!
Please make sure to complete your students elective form on Focus. We have extended the elective choice deadline until 3/9/26.
Look at our 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade PBIS Kindness Winners for this week! 👏✨
Thank you for leading with kindness, showing positive character, and making Gifford Middle School a better place every day. We are proud of you
Today's SAC meeting is rescheduled for NEXT Tuesday 3/3.
Mr. Thimmer's weekly update 2/22/26
🧬🎢 Our Biology students enjoyed an exciting and educational day at Busch Gardens!
🍽️💛 Thank you, Mr. Cecil and our amazing cafeteria crew, for making Soul Food Day absolutely delicious!
We appreciate all the hard work you put in to make this special day so flavorful and memorable for our students and staff. 🐯✨
We appreciate all the hard work you put in to make this special day so flavorful and memorable for our students and staff. 🐯✨
💙📊 A huge thank you to iThink Financial!
Ms. Maxine Weber visited our afterschool program to share real-life math connections with our students. We appreciate you helping make learning meaningful and relevant beyond the classroom! 🐯✨
Ms. Maxine Weber visited our afterschool program to share real-life math connections with our students. We appreciate you helping make learning meaningful and relevant beyond the classroom! 🐯✨
📣 Attention Future Tiger Cheerleaders! 💛🐯
On March 24th, 2026 at 4:30pm there will be a Cheer Parent Meeting in the GMS media center for students who are new to cheer and interested in trying out! During this meeting, we’ll review important information about the tryout process, expectations, requirements, and our team culture. 🎀✨
On March 24th, 2026 at 4:30pm there will be a Cheer Parent Meeting in the GMS media center for students who are new to cheer and interested in trying out! During this meeting, we’ll review important information about the tryout process, expectations, requirements, and our team culture. 🎀✨
A huge thank you to Mr. Marshall Adams from the A.E. Backus Museum in Ft. Pierce for visiting Mr. Brecher’s art classes! Students enjoyed learning about the legendary Florida Highwaymen as we prepare for our upcoming Night of the Arts event.
They were especially excited to discover that Willie Reagan, one of the original Highwaymen, served as the art teacher at Gifford for 30 years! What an incredible piece of GMS history and legacy. 🖌️🖼️🎨🐯
They were especially excited to discover that Willie Reagan, one of the original Highwaymen, served as the art teacher at Gifford for 30 years! What an incredible piece of GMS history and legacy. 🖌️🖼️🎨🐯
Black History Month Celebration Week 2026 at Gifford Middle School!
🏑🐯 Introducing the 2026 GMS Girls Lacrosse Team!
🐯🥍 Meet the 2026 Gifford Middle School Boys Lacrosse Team!
