Gaffney Middle School

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GMS Girls Volleyball Information: Any rising 7th or 8th girls interested in playing Volleyball, please try to attend summer open gym sessions every Monday-Wednesday 3:30pm-5pm at GMS. A physical is needed to play. Please contact Coach Brownell at 607-743-4303 for more information or if you have any questions.

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GMS Girls Basketball Information: Any rising 7th or 8th grade girl interested in playing basketball, please try to attend summer open gym sessions every Monday-Thursday 8am-9:45am at GMS. A physical is needed to play. Please contact Coach Brownell at 607-743-4303 for more information or if you have any questions.

We closed out the 2025-2026 school year by celebrating the outstanding teachers and staff who make Gaffney Middle School a special place every day. Congratulations to all of our award recipients and retiring teachers for your dedication, hard work, and commitment to our students.

🏆Teacher of the Year: Ann Nance
🏆Support Staff of the Year: Jerry Robison
🏆First Year Teacher of the Year: Deanna McClain

📕Yearbook Dedication: Ansley McCraw

⭐Difference Maker Award: Toni Sanders, Missy Short, Angela Hill, Amber Radford, Brianne Cannon, Marie Head

❤️Heart of the School Award: De’Arron Smith, Watson Armstrong, Melissa George, Anna Ellis, Tina Savage, Tyshun Sarratt

🤝Mentorship Award: Amy Medley, David Reams, Leah Merritt, Kimberly VanTil

💡Innovative Teaching Award: Marjorie Umali, Erica Erwin, Dr. Tiffany Mayes

🌟Most Inspirational Teacher Award: Dr. Shelly Meyers, Jennifer Harris, Renee Hensley, Brad Baker

🏹GMS Chief Award: Coach K, Christa Smith, Diana Onyango, Alexis McClain-Wray

🚀Rising Star Award: Cory Jordan, Hannah Hopper

🎉Retirees: Lisa Brumley, Kim Starnes, Neely Swofford, Renae Bolf

Thank you to every member of our GMS family for helping us live out our theme of being the STANDARD of Excellence. Your impact on our students and school community is appreciated more than words can express. 🟡⚫️🟡⚫️

Chief Camp for rising 6th graders will be held on Thursday, July 30 from 2:00-5:30.

Link to register: https://forms.gle/aTB6EJjj3NjPvn4e7

Congratulations to our 8th Grade Chiefs!!

Ewing and Gaffney Middle Band Directors will be hosting a Middle School Band Night on Tuesday, May 26 from 4:00-6:15 at the GMS Band Room. Any students interested in joining the band should make plans to attend this event with their parent or guardian.

Scenes from the GMS Band Spring Concert & Band Awards Ceremony ⚫️🟡🎵⚫️🟡
(Video clips are posted in the comments.)