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GEMS 7th Graders work with Boyce Lancaster of WOSUGEMS 7th graders read their podcast scripts to Boyce Lancaster of WOSU to work on their radio voices. Then they recorded their podcasts.
GEMS 7th graders read their podcast scripts to Boyce Lancaster of WOSU to work on their radio voices. Then they recorded their podcasts.
GEMS Kindergarten Students Build New ToysGEMS Kindergarten students learned about toys and play during modules. They practiced reading, writing, sharing and built new toys! ?
GEMS kindergarten student
8th Graders Vote with your Fork!8th graders working on the expedition, Vote with your Fork. They read The Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan. They learned about food choices, systems, and where our food comes from.
8th graders vote with your fork
GEMS 5th Graders In Full BloomGEMS 5th graders have been learning about Place Value. They practiced matching numbers with their corresponding place values by coloring each petal. All together, students made a beautiful garden!
GEMS 5th graders made a garden
Meet the GEMS staff!At GEMS, experienced teachers and staff fosters each child's unique potential and curiosity within a safe, nurturing environment.
GEMS staff
GEMS 2nd GradersGEMS 2nd Graders participated with a visit from the Columbus Zoo.
GEMS 2nd Graders
GEMS 7th Grade MathIn 7th grade math, students explored adding and subtracting integers by creating number lines with chalk while enjoying the beautiful day. 
GEMS 7th grade math class.

Upcoming Events

Feb
28

Community Meeting - 5th-8th Grade

Fri Feb 28 2020
Mar
4

Enrollment Information Session

Wed Mar 4 2020
Mar
4

Last Day of Trimester 2

Wed Mar 4 2020
Mar
5

No School - PD Days

Thu Mar 5 2020
to Fri Mar 6 2020
Mar
9

First Day of Trimester 3

Mon Mar 9 2020

News

Archived News
AOS Award

GEMS won the Ohio Auditor of State Award!

This award is presented for excellence in financial reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and compliance with applicable laws for the fiscal year ended in 2019. More +
Student working

Interested in attending GEMS next year? Enrolling Grades K-8! Space is Limited!

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HAH Invite

Buy Your Have a Heart Tickets Today!

Please join
The Graham Family of Schools for Have a Heart
Celebrating 20 years of Experiential Education and Honoring our Board members, past and present
Saturday, April 4, 2020
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
at
*New Location*
The Boat House at Confluence Park
679 West Spring Street  Columbus, Ohio 43215

Silent Auction, Raffle, Light Supper included, Beer and Wine available at a cash bar 
All proceeds will benefit experiential education at The Graham School, The Charles School at Ohio Dominican University, and Graham Elementary and Middle School. Please contact Jennifer Waddell with any questions at 614-643-5068 or waddell.1@thecharlesschool.org.
Click here to buy your tickets!

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GEMS Needs Your Support!

You should have received a letter about the GEMS Annual Fund. The Annual Fund provides essential resources for our school. We hope to have parents, community members, and local businesses support this important effort. Click here to make your donation. Or mail in your reply envelope. Thanks in advance for your participation!  Click here to show your support! More +
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