Please join us in welcoming Mr. Zach Shelton as the new Assistant Principal at Garrard Middle School!👏
Mr. Shelton brings a strong background in education, leadership, and community engagement. He earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees in Music Education from Campbellsville University and most recently completed his Master’s in Education Supervision from EKU. He joins Garrard County Schools after serving as Director of Bands in Boyle County Schools since 2019 and previously spent 11 years building and growing a successful program at Campbellsville Independent Schools.
A strong advocate for public education, Mr. Shelton is known for creating opportunities for students, fostering strong community connections, and building a culture where students feel supported and inspired. He is an active member of KMEA and served as the Fourth District’s President-Elect and President and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the GABBF Festival in Danville, KY.
Outside of school, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Julie, their children Beckett, Sadie, and Beau Parker, along with their four dogs and two cats.
Mr. Shelton joins the GC community excited to connect with staff, students, and families, and we are excited to welcome him to Garrard Middle School!
Mr. Shelton brings a strong background in education, leadership, and community engagement. He earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees in Music Education from Campbellsville University and most recently completed his Master’s in Education Supervision from EKU. He joins Garrard County Schools after serving as Director of Bands in Boyle County Schools since 2019 and previously spent 11 years building and growing a successful program at Campbellsville Independent Schools.
A strong advocate for public education, Mr. Shelton is known for creating opportunities for students, fostering strong community connections, and building a culture where students feel supported and inspired. He is an active member of KMEA and served as the Fourth District’s President-Elect and President and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the GABBF Festival in Danville, KY.
Outside of school, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Julie, their children Beckett, Sadie, and Beau Parker, along with their four dogs and two cats.
Mr. Shelton joins the GC community excited to connect with staff, students, and families, and we are excited to welcome him to Garrard Middle School!
GMS Cheer Tryout INFO!
This week at GMS! 5.18.26
Attn. GMS Families!
6th and 7th Grade Students will begin turning in their school issued Chromebooks beginning tomorrow.
8th Grade Students will turn their school issued Chromebooks on Friday.
Please review this information and help ensure devices are charged, chargers and cases are returned!
6th and 7th Grade Students will begin turning in their school issued Chromebooks beginning tomorrow.
8th Grade Students will turn their school issued Chromebooks on Friday.
Please review this information and help ensure devices are charged, chargers and cases are returned!
Hardware Alert⚠️📢🚨
Celebrated our GMS Softball B Team this morning with a walk of Champions prior to KSA testing! We are so proud of their Commonwealth Conference Tournament Championship Win!
KSA Reminder: 7th and 8th Grade continue on tomorrow! Great work to our 6th Graders as they completed all their KSA testing today!
Please help encourage your students to bring their Chromebooks fully charged and with their chargers for the remainder of KSA testing!
Please help encourage your students to bring their Chromebooks fully charged and with their chargers for the remainder of KSA testing!
This week @ GMS! 5.11.26
GMS Formal Reminder!
Tickets will go on sale this week during lunch. Remember that students must meet academic/attendance/behavior expectations to be eligible to attend(previously communicated in letter shared with families and students).
Tickets will go on sale this week during lunch. Remember that students must meet academic/attendance/behavior expectations to be eligible to attend(previously communicated in letter shared with families and students).
GMS EOY! *Corrected Times!
Also, GMS Yearbooks are here!!! If you pre-ordered one please pick up from Mrs. Ashley House(Room 143). There are extra available for purchase, cash or check made to Garrard Middle School for $33.
We also still have a limited supply of last year's yearbook available for purchase. These are also $33.00.
Also, GMS Yearbooks are here!!! If you pre-ordered one please pick up from Mrs. Ashley House(Room 143). There are extra available for purchase, cash or check made to Garrard Middle School for $33.
We also still have a limited supply of last year's yearbook available for purchase. These are also $33.00.
GMS EOY!
Also, GMS Yearbooks are here!!! If you pre-ordered one please pick up from Mrs. Ashley House(Room 143). There are extra available for purchase, cash or check made to Garrard Middle School for $33.
We also still have a limited supply of last year's yearbook available for purchase. These are also $33.00.
A huge THANK YOU to our amazing community partners for helping us celebrate and appreciate our incredible GMS teachers this week!
🍩 Thank you to Hunt Insurance for the delicious donuts!
🍪 Thank you to Katie Farthing State Farm for the sweet cookies!
🍫 Thank you to Whitaker Bank for the candy bars and note pads!
Our GMS teachers have truly loved these thoughtful tokens of appreciation from our community members. We are so blessed to be surrounded by such a supportive community that continually pours into our schools, staff, and students
🍩 Thank you to Hunt Insurance for the delicious donuts!
🍪 Thank you to Katie Farthing State Farm for the sweet cookies!
🍫 Thank you to Whitaker Bank for the candy bars and note pads!
Our GMS teachers have truly loved these thoughtful tokens of appreciation from our community members. We are so blessed to be surrounded by such a supportive community that continually pours into our schools, staff, and students
GMS Families: Tomorrow morning we kick off whole school KSA testing at GMS! Please help us encourage our students tonight by ensuring they get a good night’s sleep, charge their Chromebook, bring their charger, and come ready to do their very best
This week at GMS! 5.4.26
GMS Families: Help us encourage our students next week as we kick off KSA testing!
This week at GMS! 4.27.26
Garrard Middle School Volleyball Open Gyms are here! Calling all rising 5th–8th graders to join us in the gym to build skills, grow as teammates, and have fun preparing for the season ahead. Whether you’re new to volleyball or already love the game, these open gyms are a great opportunity to get involved!🏐
Open Gym Dates: April 17, May 15, June 5, and June 19
Time: 3:30–5:30 PM
Reminder: An up-to-date sports physical is required to participate.
Open Gym Dates: April 17, May 15, June 5, and June 19
Time: 3:30–5:30 PM
Reminder: An up-to-date sports physical is required to participate.
This week at GMS! 4.20.26
GMS Families: 📣 State testing is quickly approaching! Help your student be ready to succeed by making sure their Chromebook comes to school fully charged each day. A charged device means less stress and more focus on showing what they know!
Let’s work together to give our best Cougar effort 🐾💪—we believe in EVERY ONE of our students!
Let’s work together to give our best Cougar effort 🐾💪—we believe in EVERY ONE of our students!
Join us for the Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Fair on April 15th from 4:00–6:00PM at Lancaster Public Square. Connect with local providers, explore educational resources, and enjoy free food and goodies while supporting a safer future for our children!
