GIS: Glenwood Intermediate School

09/01/2026

🎶❤️ Making Music & Making a Difference! ❤️🎶

On August 27, members of our GIS 6th Grade Band shared their musical talents with the residents of The Villas of South Park in Chatham!

We are so proud of these young musicians for stepping outside the classroom to perform for others and give back to our community. Their willingness to share their talents brought music, smiles, and joy to the residents—and reminded us that leadership is about using what you have to make a positive difference. ❤️🖤

Way to lead, Titans! 🎺🥁🎵

09/01/2026

🍩 Donuts & New Beginnings! 🍩

Yesterday morning, our new-to-district students enjoyed a special donut breakfast party to celebrate becoming official GIS Leaders! ❤️🖤

We are so excited to have these students as part of our Glenwood Intermediate School family. We hope they know just how much they are valued and welcomed here at GIS!

Welcome to the Titan family—we’re so glad you’re here! 🫶🍩

08/31/2026

Check out the August updates from our Leader in Me Newsletter:

August Leader in Me Newsletter

08/31/2026

Tuesday, September 1 is Camp Night for GHS Volleyball. Anyone who attended summer volleyball camp is invited to attend the games at GHS against SHG. Sit in the stands and cheer behind the teams, join the varsity tunnel, and enjoy some fun prizes. Parents must come with the campers and sit nearby in the stands during the match. Wear your camp t-shirt and cheer loudly!

08/29/2026

Thanks again to the GHS Creating Superheroes Program! Our students had a blast with you on Thursday!

08/28/2026

🔎 The Lost & Found Team is hard at work at GIS! 👕🧢

Our amazing Lost & Found team is helping keep our school organized and making sure lost items have a chance to find their way home! ❤️

If your child has misplaced something, remind them to check the Lost & Found cart and the color-coded clothing tables.

Great job, team! We appreciate you helping our Titans keep things organized and looking out for one another! 👏

08/27/2026

🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ Superheroes at GIS! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️

Today, our 5th graders had some very special visitors during lunch and recess—GHS Superheroes! These high school student-athletes spent time talking, laughing, playing, and connecting with our students, and it was clear that our Titans were thrilled to have them here!

Our students really looked up to their high school mentors. One student even asked Mrs. Creighton, our assistant principal, “When can they come back and play with us again?” ❤️

We are so proud of these former GIS Leaders who are now GHS Superheroes, using their time and talents to encourage and inspire younger students. What a wonderful example of leadership in action!

Thank you to our former GIS Leaders and now GHS Superheroes for being such positive role models for our students. We appreciate you! Keep leading the way! ❤️🖤

If your child is interested in participating in a week-long Superheroes leadership session, please read the information below!

🌟 Boys Superheroes: March 2027 — stay tuned for more information in early 2027!
🌟 Girls Superheroes: September 14-17 or September 28-October 1

The Superhero program is a mentoring program with the desire to empower girls with the skills needed to face challenges in today’s society. Topics such as courage, trust, & believing in themselves will be explored. Through lessons, games, and activities, we hope to offer room for the growth of inner strength and confidence.
This 4-day program for girls will be held at GIS directly after school and ends at 4:45 each day. Students must have rides for pick up.

All girls interested should complete this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSca7-Jq0-tJJFJYQDg6CX8JI8mUXeiEgWTrGhC4ti2cQk-P0A/viewform

Monday, August 31, 2026 is the last day for sign-ups for Girls Superheroes.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Pam Hogan at [email protected].

08/26/2026

Attention: Fifth and Sixth Grade Students interested in joining the GIS Speech and Drama Club

Speech and Drama Parent Meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 5:30-6:00 P.M.
ONLY $20 to Join!

Parent Informational Night is Tuesday, September 15th, from 5:30-6:00 in the GIS Commons. Information will be passed out, and questions will be answered for interested students and parents.

Tuesday, September 15th- Tuesday, September 22nd: Return materials and payment to the GIS front office.

All envelopes labeled ATTN: GIS SPEECH and DRAMA - Sarah Daniels

Students will receive an email by Thursday, September 24, with a practice schedule and script.

Practices will start the week of September 28. Students can stay after school in an academic study hall until practice begins at 3:20. Students will only be assigned one practice session per week.

If a student does not have a group, they will be assigned one.

On days when school is not in session, or there is a half-day of attendance, no practices will take place.

Lines must be memorized by the week of November 2 for practices and Speecher Feature.

Speecher Feature: Wednesday, November 4th @ GMS from 6:00 – 7:00 pm

Saturday, November 14th is our contest date at Taylorville Junior High!

Please email Mrs. Daniels ([email protected]) with any questions or concerns!

08/26/2026

🚦 Meet Our Morning Traffic Team! 🚦

We’d like to introduce the amazing team members who help make mornings at GIS run smoothly! Every day, our morning traffic team helps direct traffic, welcome students, and keep the student drop-off line moving safely, smoothly, and efficiently.

We appreciate their willingness to serve and start each morning by helping our Titans arrive ready for a great day! ❤️🖤

Thank you for helping us Lead the Way each morning! 👏