Good evening Githens families,
Please review this email in its entirety for our weekly updates at Githens.
Calendar
April 13th - Report Cards Go Home
April 13th - April 16th - GMS Book Fair
April 15th - Spring Pictures
April 16th - End of Year Benchmark Testing Begins
April 27th - SIT Meeting
April 29th - Early Release Day
PTA Updates
The monthly PTA meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 14th at 7pm via Zoom
Saturday Academy
Thank you to all students who came out to Saturday Academy yesterday. Saturday Academy will continue this week. It is available for Githens Middle School students who did not score a 3, 4, or 5 on the 2025–2026 Middle of Year (MOY) Assessment (Math 6, 7, and 8). This program is designed to strengthen essential math skills and prepare students for end-of-year success. In addition, families are invited to participate in brief parent sessions each Saturday from April 11-May 16th to learn about the math concepts being taught, ask questions, and receive resources to support learning at home. We look forward to partnering with you to support your child’s academic growth and confidence in mathematics.
Githens Book Fair
Our School Book Fair will be held from Monday, April 13 thru Thursday, April 16. The Book Fair committee is seeking volunteers to support with the week. Below are two links: the volunteer sign-up and our school fair website where parents can set up e-wallets for their students and shop online.
Volunteer Sign Up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49AEA62CAAF85-62713338-scholastic
Githens Book Fair Website:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/sherwoodgithensmiddleschool1
Student Expectations
Parents, as we continue into the spring season, we ask for your continued support in helping us maintain a safe and orderly learning environment. This time of year, we traditionally see an increase in student behavior incidents. We will continue to remind students of our school expectations and hold them accountable for their actions. We kindly ask that you help reinforce these expectations at home as well. Your partnership is essential in ensuring a positive and productive end to the school year. Thank you for your support.
Transportation (Carpool and Buses)
Carpool: 6th grade car riders are dismissed at 3:20pm followed by 7th grade car riders being dismissed at 3:30pm. No students will be dismissed between 3:00pm - 3:20pm and ALL carpool scholars must be picked up no later than 4:15pm daily.
Buses: To help you stay informed, we encourage you to use the Edulog app to track your scholar’s bus and receive real-time updates about delays or changes. Transportation information and guidelines can be found HERE. If you have any questions regarding buses, please contact Mr. Carter, james_carter@dpsnc.net. Thank you for your patience and support as we work to ensure safe and efficient transportation for all students
Athletics
This week in Spring Sports: Our Girl’s Soccer, Baseball, and Softball teams will take on the Dragons of Brogden at Brogden on Monday April 13th. Girls Soccer will also take on the Gryphons of SCS at SCS on Thursday, April 16th. Our Boys Lacrosse team will compete at home on Thursday, April 16th. All games begin at 4:45pm.
Please see review the Guidelines for DPS Sporting Events Attendance
1. Clear One Bag Limit: Guests (spectators and students) will be limited to one bag that is clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and less than 12" x 12"x 6” exceptions will be made for medical and baby needs. Guests must adhere to the Department of Athletics' clear bag policy.
2. No Reentry: Spectators that voluntarily leave an athletic contest may not be allowed reentry into that contest.
3. Elementary & Middle School Students: All elementary and middle school students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when attending athletic competitions.
Tickets for Sporting Events can be purchased at GoFan. https://gofan.co/app/school/NC13663
If you have any questions regarding athletics, please contact Mrs. Shlisa Stackhouse at shlisa_stackhouse@dpsnc.net or Mr. James Carter at james_carter@dpsnc.net
Community Events
*All County Orchestra Concert being held at Northern High School on Friday, April 17th, 2026.
This concert will feature Middle School orchestra members, select High School students, and students from the RN Harris string program. Concert will begin at 6pm
Our goal at Githens is to keep a strong connection between home and school. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns.
For 6th grade inquires - Mr. Carter
For 7th grade inquires - Mr. Goble - Currently on leave until May 18th. Please contact Mr. Carter or Mrs. Cahill if you have any questions or concerns. Anticipate delays in the response of your emails/calls.
For 8th grade inquires - Mrs. Major - Currently on leave until May 18th. Please contact Mr. Carter or Mrs. Cahill if you have any questions or concerns. Anticipate delays in the response of your emails/calls.