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GEMS 7th Graders Work On Podcasts with NPR/WOSU TVGEMS 7th graders toured the NPR/WOSU TV and recording studio as part of their long-term podcasting unit. Students will return to the NPR studio to professionally record their own podcasts, which examine how people impact the environment—and, in turn—how the environment impacts people.
7th graders toured the NPR/WOSU TV and recording studio as part of their long-term podcasting unit. Students will return to the NPR studio to professionally record their own podcasts, which examine how people impact the environment—and, in turn—how the environment impacts people.
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

May
13

MAP Math Assessments - K-8 Grades

Mon May 13 2024
to Wed May 15 2024

May
16

No School - PD Days

Thu May 16 2024
to Fri May 17 2024

May
16

Student-Led Conferences/Passages

Thu May 16 2024
to Fri May 17 2024

May
17

Matilda The Musical

Fri May 17 2024
May
18

Matilda The Musical

Sat May 18 2024
May
23

8th Grade Graduation

Thu May 23 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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Students

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 by Friday, May 10, 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!


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

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GEMS students

Important School Announcements

May 12, 2024
  • Thank you to everyone who came out to our Celebration of Learning this past Friday! We hope you enjoyed your time seeing your students work as well as enjoying time interacting with each other throughout the evening.
  • Don't Forget to Order your GEMS Yearbook! Tomorrow, Monday May 13 is the LAST day to order. Go to the GEMS website and click on STORE to order your yearbook. Yearbooks are $15.00 and will be delivered the last week of school. 
  • 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 last week that included log-in information and step by step instructions on how to create an account. Complete your forms today! Please contact the office with any questions. 
  • Do you know someone interested in attending GEMS? GEMS is 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. May 29 at 6:00pm at GEMS. Please contact the office with any questions.
  • Thank you to all families who submitted kind words or sent in treats for Staff Appreciation week last week. We are beyond grateful for your care and support!
  • Just as a reminder for students in grades 5-8, to attend the end-of-the-year trip students must have an 85% KB positivity rating to attend. There will be no exceptions. Please ask your students what they are doing to help or hurt their Kickbaord positivity rating
  • As a reminder there will be no school on Thursday and Friday this week due to Student Led Conferences and 5th and 8th grade Passage Presentations.
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Summer Meal

Summer Meal Information

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),
All children ages 1 through 18 are eligible to receive free meals during the summer months at participating program sites. Individuals age 19 through 21 who have been identified as having mental or physical disabilities and are following Individualized Education Programs (IEP’s) through their current enrollment in educational programs are also eligible for free summer meals. Kids eat FREE! Find no-cost summer meals in your area. There’s no sign-up needed for children under
18 to receive healthy food. https://education.ohio.gov/KidsEat
Cathy Baney
Child Nutrition Director
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