GEMS

GEMS Students Study BirdsGEMS 1st graders visited the Scioto Audubon Metro Park to launch their study of birds!
GEMS 1st graders visited the Scioto Audubon Metro Park to launch their study of birds!
Food Justice ExpeditionGEMS 8th grade students visited Jacquemin Farms to continue their Food Justice Expedition. They learned about how Industrial Private Farms function in the state of Ohio.
Food Justice Expedition
GEMS Students Visit Sharon Woods Metro ParkGEMS 3rd grade students visited Sharon Woods Metro Park where they explored the woods and pond in search of living organisms.
GEMS 3rd grade students visited Sharon Woods Metro Park where they explored the woods and pond in search of living organisms.
GEMS Teachers and Staff Members
GEMS teachers and staff members
Reading BuddiesGEMS 7th graders have reading buddies with GEMS 2nd graders!
GEMS 7th graders have reading buddies with GEMS 2nd graders!
GEMS 7th Graders Visit OSUGEMS strives to connect our students with professionals and advocates in the community and provide authentic learning experiences. 7th grade students visited Ohio Stadium to learn how the university manages its zero waste program following game days and campus events.
GEMS strives to connect our students with professionals and advocates in the community and provide authentic learning experiences. 7th grade students visited Ohio Stadium to learn how the university manages its zero waste program following game days and campus events.
GEMS 4th Graders Painted a "Make a Change" MuralIn partnership with Columbus artist Lisa McLymont and CAPA, GEMS 4th grade students painted a mural as part of their poetry expedition. The "Make the Change" mural will be displayed at one of CAPA theaters. Great work 4th grade!
In partnership with Columbus artist Lisa McLymont and CAPA, our 4th grade students painted a mural as part of their poetry expedition. The "Make the Change" mural will be displayed at one of CAPA theaters. Great work 4th grade!
GEMS 6th Graders at Camp Mary OrtonGEMS 6th graders enjoyed their time at Camp Mary Orton. They participated in games and challenges, enjoyed free time fun, hiked, and loved the heat of a campfire.
GEMS 6th graders at Camp Mary Orton
Fieldwork at Alum Creek Lake7th grade students visited Alum Creek Lake. Students tested water samples from the lake, identified small animals found in the lake water, learned how the Alum Creek Dam works, created a model of a dam, and enjoyed a nature walk. Our young scientists will return to the lake later this year to review the results of their findings.
GEMS 7th Graders
GEMS Celebration of Learning and Better World Day
GEMS Celebration of Learning and Better World Day

Upcoming Events

Apr
9

OST ELA Assessments - 3rd-8th Grades

Tue Apr 9 2024
to Tue Apr 16 2024

Apr
15

GEMS Scholastic Book Fair

Mon Apr 15 2024
to Fri Apr 19 2024

Apr
17

OST Math Assessments - 3rd-8th Grades

Wed Apr 17 2024
to Thu Apr 18 2024

Apr
19

Groovy Gryphon Friday

Fri Apr 19 2024
Apr
22

OST Math Assessments - 3rd-8th Grades

Mon Apr 22 2024
to Thu Apr 25 2024

News

GEMS students

Interested in attending GEMS in the 2024-2025 School Year? Enroll Today!

Do you have co-workers, friends, or family members looking for school options for the 2024-2025 school year?
Please contact Alisha Porter at [email protected] or 614-253-4000 with any questions.

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Attention Returning Students - It’s time to complete your Annual Registration Forms!

We look forward to having your student continue to be enrolled at GEMS next year, however, your student's spot for next school year is NOT guaranteed until all Annual Student Registration forms have been completed and are received by the school. 


This year we are using PowerSchool to complete the online registration forms. A letter was mailed home that included log-in information and step by step instructions on how to create an account. Click here https://ps-tge.metasolutions.net/public to log into your PowerSchool account. After you log-in to your PowerSchool account, go to the forms page and complete each section under General.


If your forms are completed before spring break (3/28), your student will be entered into a prize drawing - winners announced in April!


Please contact Alisha Porter at [email protected] with questions.

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Important School Announcements

April 14, 2024
  • Our habit of the week,  and focus for the next few weeks is thoughtfulness. This Friday and every Friday is groovy groophyn spirit day. This Friday is crazy socks and hair day
  • This week on April 15th and 16th our 5th and 6th grade students will be taking the Ohio State English Language Arts Test and on the 17th and 18th 3rd and 7th grades will test. Please ensure your students are at school and ready to do their very best.
  • It’s time to complete your Annual Registration Forms for the 2024-2025 school year! We look forward to having your student continue to be enrolled at GEMS next year, however, your student's spot for next school year is NOT guaranteed until all Annual Student Registration forms have been completed and are received by the school. This year we are using PowerSchool to complete the online registration forms. A letter was mailed home before spring break that included log-in information and step by step instructions on how to create an account. If your forms are completed by this Friday, April 19, your student will be entered into a prize drawing! Every student whose annual registration forms are completed by May 10 will get a GEMS t-shirt!
  • Do you know someone interested in attending GEMS? GEMS is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year. Please suggest they attend an upcoming Enrollment Information Session to learn more about GEMS. Our next Enrollment Information Session is Wed. April 24 at 6:00pm at GEMS. Please contact the office with any questions.
  • The Scholastic book fair will be this week! Students will look at books throughout the week. Shopping will be Thursday afternoon and all day Friday. Please contact your student's teacher if you need to know the specific time. The easiest way to shop is to use the e-wallet.  Please look for email and flyers that were sent home to access this easy way to buy books!
  • As always thank you for being a part of the GEMS family and have a great week!

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GEMS After School Program (GAP) is a FREE K-8 after school program!

EMS After-school Program is a collaboration between Graham Elementary & Middle School & Communities In Schools of Ohio. The purpose of this collaboration is to surround students with a community of support, empower them to succeed in school and achieve in life.
GAP Middle (5-8) After-school Program is funded through a Nita M. Lowery 21st Century Community Learning Center grant through the Ohio Department of Education.
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