Piney Grove Middle

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Please join us in celebrating our newest faculty member, Colleen Tereniak, who is joining Piney Grove as a Social Studies Teacher! From exploring global cultures to diving deep into history, we can't wait to see the incredible lessons she brings alive for our students. We are so fortunate to expand our team with such fantastic educators. Welcome to the team, Ms. Tereniak—we are thrilled to have you in Grizzly territory! 🐻💚

Leave a comment below to send her some welcome wishes!

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👋 Join PGMS PTSO! Our 2026-2027 Membership Drive is officially underway, and we need your support to help our Grizzlies thrive!

🔗 Join Online: [https://pineygrovemsptso.membershiptoolkit.com](https://pineygrovemsptso.membershiptoolkit.com)
✉️ Contact Us: [email protected]

From voting rights to exclusive volunteer opportunities, choose the membership tier that works best for your family. Together, we make a difference. 🐻💚

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Let's make some noise for the newest addition to the Piney Grove family—Alexis Beckman! Alexis is stepping into the role of Connect Teacher at PGMS this year, and we couldn't be happier to have her on board. Our Connect classes are all about building community, and we know her positive energy is going to be an amazing asset for our students.

Drop a comment below to welcome her to the team, and let's show her how great it is to be a Grizzly! 💚🐻

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Help us give a big Grizzly welcome to our newest team member, Delaney Richards! Ms. Richards is joining the Piney Grove family as our new Connect Teacher. We are so excited for the energy, passion, and talent she will bring to our classrooms. Be sure to say hello and show her some Grizzly pride! Welcome to the grove, Ms. Richards! We're thrilled to have you with us!💚🐻

- REMINDER: Back-to-school supply shopping has never been easier! Order your teacher-tailored kit by June 5th.

🛒 Order here: www.shopttkits.com
🔑 Use Account Number: #28738
🗓️ Due Date: June 5th

Skip the lines and get everything your student needs for the upcoming school year in one convenient package, custom-built to match our school-approved lists. 🐻💚

- Hey Grizzly families! The 25-26 school year just wrapped, but we're already looking forward to seeing you back in the building for the 26-27 school year! Check out our school supply lists and our beginning of the year events. Mark you calendars by visiting our school website at https://pineygrove.forsyth.k12.ga.us/.

**Summer Food Resources in Our Community**

School is out, but support is still here. If your family needs assistance with meals or groceries over the summer, there are several local programs ready to help.

Here are the key highlights of the resources available in the Cu***ng area:

**Flexible Scheduling:** Resources are available throughout the week, including Wednesday mornings , Thursday evenings , and various Saturdays each month.

**Mobile Pantries:** Convenient mobile pantry distributions will be held at local sites, including Cu***ng Elementary , Chattahoochee Elementary , and Chestatee Elementary Schools.

**Campus Pantries and Financial Aid:** Select locations offer on-campus pantries and some may be able to assist with emergency financial needs.

**Important Note:** A few locations, such as the YMCA and Ministries of Grace, require a quick online registration or a phone call before you arrive. Please check the specific requirements before heading out.

For the complete list of locations, exact dates, times, and registration links, please visit our school website here: https://pineygrove.forsyth.k12.ga.us/student-services/counseling/summer-food-resources

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- Congratulations to Aurelle McManis (main) and Anndi Reeves (juvenile) for having artwork chosen to be on display at the Courthouse!

- Huge congratulations to the Piney Grove Middle School (PGMS) Division B team for ranking 25th in the entire nation! Our brilliant students traveled to the University of Southern California and absolutely crushed it on the national stage. A special shoutout to our top-placing event duos who brought home incredible results:

🚁 8th Place, Helicopter: Aarush I. & Ashwanth M.
🧪 11th Place, Potions & Poisons: Aurelle M. & Adithi K.
⚙️ 13th Place, Machines: Kavin I. & Aaron T.
🪨 13th Place, Rocks & Minerals: Aarush I. & Dhruv K.

We are so incredibly proud of the entire team, the coaches, and everyone who supported this journey. Hard work truly pays off! If you'd like to view the results for yourself, please visit: https://www.duosmium.org/results/2026-05-22_nationals_b/

- Heads up, Grizzlies! Our campus is officially closed to all traffic for the summer.
If you need us, our front office has temporarily moved over to South Forsyth High School. Here is what you need to know:

📍 Location: South Forsyth High School

⏰ Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Closed on Fridays)

🗓️ Summer Break: The office will be completely closed from June 22nd through July 3rd.

We will reopen at our temporary South Forsyth location on July 6th at 8:00 AM. Have a safe and wonderful summer break!