Our GMS Theatre Thespian students are hard at work preparing to represent GMS at the Florida State Thespian Festival in just a couple of weeks. In total, 12 students earned their way to states by receiving Superior ratings on their performance pieces at District Competition. Pictured are several of those students reminding you that what ever you do...make it memorable!
GMS Theatre is kicking off their annual Vertical Raise Fundraiser. Funds raised will help support our theatre classes, providing students with enhanced educational theatre experiences both on campus and beyond. To learn more or to help out, visit their fundraiser page here.
The countdown is ON — only 25 days left to apply!
The Take Stock in Children application for Lake & Sumter County 8th graders closes February 15, 2026. This program offers one-on-one mentorship and the chance to earn a 60-credit-hour college tuition scholarship upon graduating from a Florida high school.
Eligible students must:
• Be current 8th graders at a public middle school
• Attend school in Lake or Sumter County
• Meet income guidelines
• Have a 2.5+ unweighted GPA
• Maintain good attendance and behavior
Time is running out—apply today.
https://formstack.io/5EBEA
Questions? TSIC@lake.k12.fl.us
#TakeStockInChildren #LakeCountyFL #SumterCountyFL #DeadlineApproaching #CollegeReady
The Take Stock in Children application for Lake & Sumter County 8th graders closes February 15, 2026. This program offers one-on-one mentorship and the chance to earn a 60-credit-hour college tuition scholarship upon graduating from a Florida high school.
Eligible students must:
• Be current 8th graders at a public middle school
• Attend school in Lake or Sumter County
• Meet income guidelines
• Have a 2.5+ unweighted GPA
• Maintain good attendance and behavior
Time is running out—apply today.
https://formstack.io/5EBEA
Questions? TSIC@lake.k12.fl.us
#TakeStockInChildren #LakeCountyFL #SumterCountyFL #DeadlineApproaching #CollegeReady
The countdown is ON — only 25 days left to apply!
The Take Stock in Children application for Lake & Sumter County 8th graders closes February 15, 2026. This program offers one-on-one mentorship and the chance to earn a 60-credit-hour college tuition scholarship upon graduating from a Florida high school.
Eligible students must:
• Be current 8th graders at a public middle school
• Attend school in Lake or Sumter County
• Meet income guidelines
• Have a 2.5+ unweighted GPA
• Maintain good attendance and behavior
Time is running out—apply today.
https://formstack.io/5EBEA
Questions? TSIC@lake.k12.fl.us
#TakeStockInChildren #LakeCountyFL #SumterCountyFL #DeadlineApproaching #CollegeReady
The Take Stock in Children application for Lake & Sumter County 8th graders closes February 15, 2026. This program offers one-on-one mentorship and the chance to earn a 60-credit-hour college tuition scholarship upon graduating from a Florida high school.
Eligible students must:
• Be current 8th graders at a public middle school
• Attend school in Lake or Sumter County
• Meet income guidelines
• Have a 2.5+ unweighted GPA
• Maintain good attendance and behavior
Time is running out—apply today.
https://formstack.io/5EBEA
Questions? TSIC@lake.k12.fl.us
#TakeStockInChildren #LakeCountyFL #SumterCountyFL #DeadlineApproaching #CollegeReady
GMS Theatre will present their first show of the Spring season, Rotten Apples, March 25-27 at 6pm in the GMS Auditorium. This comedy is perfect for the entire family. For more information and to purchase tickets visit our.show/gmsrottenapples. We hope to see you there!
Take a look at what we have planned for Literacy Week!
The Take Stock in Children application for Lake & Sumter County 8th graders closes February 15, 2026. This opportunity includes dedicated mentorship and a 60-credit-hour college tuition scholarship for students who complete the program and graduate from a Florida high school.
Who’s eligible?
• Current 8th grader at a public middle school
• Lake or Sumter County resident
• Meets income guidelines
• 2.5+ unweighted GPA
• Good attendance & behavior
Don’t miss out—spots are limited.
Apply now: https://formstack.io/5EBEA
Questions? TSIC@lake.k12.fl.us
#TakeStockInChildren #LakeCountyFL #SumterCountyFL #ScholarshipDeadline #CollegeBound
Who’s eligible?
• Current 8th grader at a public middle school
• Lake or Sumter County resident
• Meets income guidelines
• 2.5+ unweighted GPA
• Good attendance & behavior
Don’t miss out—spots are limited.
Apply now: https://formstack.io/5EBEA
Questions? TSIC@lake.k12.fl.us
#TakeStockInChildren #LakeCountyFL #SumterCountyFL #ScholarshipDeadline #CollegeBound
Congratulations to Lincoln Tretter for representing Gray Middle at the District Spelling Bee! We are proud of you!
📣 Join Us for Our PTO & SAC Meeting!
Parents, guardians, and community members — you’re invited to our next Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and School Advisory Council (SAC) meeting on Thursday, January 15th at 6:00 PM in the Media Center.
Come learn how the PTO and SAC collaborate to support our students, plan upcoming events, and enhance our school community. Your voice and participation make a difference!
Parents, guardians, and community members — you’re invited to our next Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and School Advisory Council (SAC) meeting on Thursday, January 15th at 6:00 PM in the Media Center.
Come learn how the PTO and SAC collaborate to support our students, plan upcoming events, and enhance our school community. Your voice and participation make a difference!
See what South Lake High School has to offer!
The National School Bus Safety Week Poster Contest is now open for submissions! This year's theme is "Safe Rides, Everyday Heroes." We encourage students to think about what safety means to them and how they view bus drivers and community members as everyday heroes who help ensure they get to school safely. Posters should be submitted to the department's School Transportation Management Section by April 17, 2026. Send entries by U.S. Mail or overnight courier to: Florida Department of Education, NSBSW Poster Contest Administrator, 325 W Gaines Street - Suite 834, Tallahassee FL 32399-0400. Learn more here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y36OdmPNhhEdrcmHHeG-X9_DzhmweR3d/view?usp=sharing
Mark your calendars for our Spring Testing dates!
Happy National Law Enforcement Day! We appreciate you keeping us safe, Officer McGee 😊
We had a great time at Mega Blast - Best Day Ever! Thank you to everyone that supported our fundraising. We appreciate the you!
We kicked off this new year with a strong focus on learning. Teachers returned for professional development that clarified purpose and structure of collaborative planning time, deepened understanding of essential standards, and designed high-quality instructional lessons. Thank you to all of the teachers and district leaders who participated in a full day of meaningful, impactful learning! Go Gators! 🐊
We're hiring - Join our Gray Middle School Family!
Wishing all of our families and partners peace and prosperity in the new year! Classes resume on Tuesday, January 6. We will see you soon!
A Youth Volleyball Recreation League will be starting in January. This league is open to the community, and all students in grades 3–8 are eligible to register.
Today we celebrated all of our Gators that worked so hard during enrichment time, Gators-Aid. Keep up the great work! A special shout out goes to Ms. Merkle, Ms. Grable, and Ms. Messer for organizing since a fun event!
Our Gators volunteered to help with Groveland Elementary’s Cookies with Santa Community Event! Way to go!
