GMC Principal's Weekly Message
GMC Families,
Greer Middle College will hold a Special Board Election on October 19 beginning at 8:30 am and closing at 8:30 am on October 20. The election will fill two seats for a two-year term ending on June 30, 2023. Please take the time to review the ballot of candidates and to vote. Parents may log two hours for voting in the elections.
Click here for the full announcement from our Board of Directors.
Sincerely,
Mr. Armstrong
Board Nomination Forms
All nomination forms should be submitted here between now and September 28. Please email a headshot to be included with your bio to Heather Timanus.
The Luminary-The GMC School Counseling & Wellness Newsletter
Click here to view.
GMC has a new club - The Blazer Tribe.
The Blazer Tribe is open to all GMC students. The club’s purpose is for students to have fun and connect with other GMC students. Our 1st outing will be a hiking trip to Jones Gap on September 25th. The cost is $10. See Mrs. Rouse to sign up. Spots are limited, and signups are first come, first served.
College Application Day
October 1st we will be hosting a College Application Day for our Seniors. We will be having college admission officers on campus to help our Seniors apply to college.
Thank You to Our Senior Capstone Presenting Sponsor
GMC is excited to announce Service Transport Inc. as our Senior Capstone Sponsor.
STI is a Greer-based company that provides freight transportation and logistics across the US. We greatly appreciate their support of the students of GMC and the community.
Donate Silent Auction Items for Blazer BBQ
- Event Tickets
- Experiences
- Fall Décor
- Home Services
Parents may log service hours for their donations. Contact Heather Timanus if you can help.
Event Sponsors Needed
Please click on the sponsorship opportunities on the link to the left and assist us in reaching our business sponsors. Sponsorships can count toward parent service hours.
2021-2022 GMC COVID Protocol
Online instruction will not be provided. Remote access to the classroom is at the discretion of the teacher. Students not in the classroom will be counted absent by the teacher. The GMC attendance code will be followed (pp. 12-13 of the student handbook).
If you or someone in your household tests positive for COVID, please email those results to Nicole Vickery.
Students
Masks are OPTIONAL.
Do not come to school sick or with a fever.
Do not return to school until you have been fever-free for at least 24 hours.
If you test positive for COVID-19, you cannot return to school for 10 calendar days from the onset of symptoms.
If you are determined to be in close-contact of a COVID-19 positive case, here are your options:
Fully vaccinated or prior COVID positive – Monitor symptoms
Unvaccinated – Monitor symptoms and either a) quarantine until you can get a COVID-19 test (must wait at least 4 days from the time of close-contact); return upon receiving NEGATIVE test results. OR b) quarantine for 7 calendar days from the time of close-contact. All classes missed due to quarantine will count as lawful absences.
Lunch
Click here for demo, pricing, and overview.
Click here for the link to My Food Days.
Free/Reduced Lunch
Click here for the free/reduced lunch guidelines and application.
Applications can be submitted to lunch@greermiddlecollege.org or dropped at the front desk.
2021/22 Service Hours
Service Hours for the 21/22 School Year will begin June 1st. Parents log their volunteer hours under the volunteer tab of my food days. Students log their hours via this form.
GMC Open Enrollment for Incoming Freshmen
We'd love your help in spreading the news of our Open Enrollment for the 22-23 School Year! Please pick up at least 2 signs at the Front Desk beginning Sept 8 to display in your yard, neighborhood, or workplace to advertise for our upcoming Enrollment Process. All Yard Signs should be picked up by October 8th and returned by November 5th.
Parents may log 1 hour for every 2 signs placed. Please complete this form to help us track where our signs are being placed.
Share our Facebook Posts
Please SHARE and LIKE our Open Enrollment and Info Night Facebook Posts. You may log in 1 service hour per post.
Please email Mrs. Bailey with any questions or concerns.
Donate Items for Teacher Birthday Bags
Please help Parents in Partnership show our love and appreciation for our AMAZING GMC Teacher. Click here to view items we are in need of.
Donate Refreshments for College Application Day
Please review this list and help us treat our guests to breakfast and show them how great the GMC Family is! Please bring items to GMC Lobby Friday October 1st by 7:30 am. Thank you in advance.
Youth In Government Pizza Inn Fundraiser
Join us at PIZZA INN October 9th from 5:00-8:00 pm to support the YIG Conference.
Annual Fall Blood Drive
When: Thursday, October 21st, 2:00-6:00 pm AND Friday, October 22nd, 8:00am-12:00pm.
Students 16 years and older may donate. Sixteen-year-olds must present a signed parent consent form to the Blood Connection at their donation appointment. Parents and students will receive 2 service hours for donating.
RAILFEST
City of Greer
(Student Service Hour Opportunity)
Date: 09/25/2021 (Sat.)
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm EDT
Location: Greer City Park - 301 E. Poinsett St. Greer, SC 29651
Registration: Volunteer Registration
Greer Arts and Eats Festival
(Students and Parents Service Hour Opportunity)
Date: 10/2/2021 (Sat)
You may sign up for a booth position in which you will be responsible for one of the crafts in the Kids Creation Station. Please review the options in this link.
More details will be sent out closer to the event date. Please see Ms. Bailey with any questions.
The Children's Museum of the Upstate
Trick-Or-Treat Event
(Students and Parents Service Opportunity)
Date: 10/30/2021 (Sat)
We'd love to have parents and students volunteer at their annual Trick-Or-Treat Event. Please view this link for more information.