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Middle School Career Fair GEMS 6th–8th grade students explored the many paths their futures could take at our Middle School Career Fair!
 6th–8th grade students explored the many paths their futures could take at our Middle School Career Fair!
GEMS Students Study BirdsGEMS 1st graders visited the Scioto Audubon Metro Park to launch their study of birds!
GEMS 1st graders visited the Scioto Audubon Metro Park to launch their study of birds!
Learning Life Skills at GEMSGEMS 8th graders took on the challenge of balancing budgets at Finance Park through Junior Achievement! They were assigned jobs, families, bills, and even loans to manage.
GEMS 8th graders took on the challenge of balancing budgets at Finance Park through Junior Achievement! They were assigned jobs, families, bills, and even loans to manage.
Reading BuddiesGEMS 7th graders have reading buddies with GEMS 2nd graders!
GEMS 7th graders have reading buddies with GEMS 2nd graders!
GEMS 5th Graders Fieldwork at Mid-Ohio Food Collective5th graders visited the Mid-Ohio Food Collective, where they learned about food insecurity and how small actions can make a big difference in their community.
5th graders visited the Mid-Ohio Food Collective, where they learned about food insecurity and how small actions can make a big difference in their community.
GEMS Teachers and Staff Members
GEMS Teachers and Staff Members
GEMS 6th Graders Fieldwork at Franklin Park Conservatory ?6th graders explored the fascinating world of Carnivorous Plants at the Franklin Park Conservatory, connecting their studies in science to real-world ecosystems.
?6th graders explored the fascinating world of Carnivorous Plants at the Franklin Park Conservatory, connecting their studies in science to real-world ecosystems.
What happens in CREW?GEMS middle school students created their own discussion protocols in CREW.
GEMS middle school students created their own discussion protocols in Crew.
GEMS 7th Graders Work On Podcasts with NPR/WOSU TVGEMS 7th graders toured the NPR/WOSU TV and recording studio as part of their long-term podcasting unit. Students will return to the NPR studio to professionally record their own podcasts, which examine how people impact the environment—and, in turn—how the environment impacts people.
7th graders toured the NPR/WOSU TV and recording studio as part of their long-term podcasting unit. Students will return to the NPR studio to professionally record their own podcasts, which examine how people impact the environment—and, in turn—how the environment impacts people.
GEMS Students Visit Sharon Woods Metro ParkGEMS 3rd grade students visited Sharon Woods Metro Park where they explored the woods and pond in search of living organisms.
GEMS 3rd grade students visited Sharon Woods Metro Park where they explored the woods and pond in search of living organisms.

Upcoming Events

Apr
21

No School - Spring Break

Mon Apr 21 2025
to Fri Apr 25 2025

Apr
30
May
7
May
9

GEMS Better World Day

Fri May 9 2025
May
15

No School - PD Days

Thu May 15 2025
to Fri May 16 2025

News

GEMS students

It's Time to Complete GEMS Annual Forms for 25-26 School Year!

It is time to complete the online annual registration forms for the 25-26 school year! You should have received an e-mail with information on how to log in and complete the Annual Registration Forms. Go to https://ps-tge.metasolutions.net/public to complete your forms today!
Forms completed by April 16th will earn your student a newly designed GEMS T-Shirt. T-Shirts will be passed out to students after Spring Break.
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GEMS Received the State's "Momentum Award"

The momentum award is for districts and buildings that have demonstrated outstanding improvement in achievement while also continuing to show growth. The momentum award is for districts and buildings that have improved their performance index by 3 or more points from the 2022-2023 report card to the 2023-2024 report card AND received a value-added progress rating of 4 or more stars.
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Weekly Announcements

April 13, 2025
  • This month's Habit Target focus is Teamwork.
  • Mark your calendars for spring break April 18th- April 25th. We will welcome students back to school on Monday, April 28th.
  • We continue with state testing this week. Grades 4th and 6th will take the Math Ohio State Test on Monday and Tuesday, and 5th and 7th will take the Math OST on Wednesday and Thursday. Please ensure students arrive on time, well-rested, and ready to do their best.
  • Have you completed the online annual registration forms for the 25-26 school year? You should have received an e-mail with information on how to log in and complete the Annual Registration Forms. Students who have completed forms by April 16th will receive a NEWLY designed GEMS T-Shirt after returning from Spring Break. Please contact the office with any questions.
  • Attention 8th Grade Families - It is time to think about high school! The Graham Family of Schools comprises GEMS, The Graham School, and The Charles School at Ohio Dominican University. However, an application must be submitted before a GEMS student may be enrolled in either high school. Please join us for Enrollment Information Sessions to talk about high school. The Graham School has an Virtual Enrollment Information Session on Wed. April 16 at 6:30pm and The Charles School at Ohio Dominican University has an upcoming Enrollment Information Session on Wed. April 16 at 6:00pm. Please visit our website at www.thegrahamfamilyofschools.org for more information. 
  • As always, thank you for being a part of the GEMS family- be safe, and have a great week.
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