ALL after school activities are CANCELED for tonight including youth basketball practice and Girl Scouts (12/9/19).
The Gilman Boys Basketball game against Flambeau has been canceled for tonight (12/9/19) and will be rescheduled.
All practices and open gym are CANCELLED today!
Today a new season begins for Wolfpack Wrestling! Gear up people! Orders are due by November 21 with hopes we get everything in by Christmas. This is for the youth kids as well so share away or tag friends and family who may be interested. You pay online and orders will ship to Greg Sonnentag at Cornell Schools in a bag with your name on it.
https://teamsportinggoods.chipply.com/17359
Pirate Football Update, Final score Edgar 47, Gilman 0.
Pirate Football Update, end of the 3rd Edgar 40, Gilman 0
Football Update: At the half, Edgar 27, Gilman 0
Pirate Football update: End of the 1st quarter Edgar 8, Gilman 0
The Gilman Pirate Football team will be in Edgar this Friday night for their next playoff game. If you are unable to make it and would like to cheer them on from home, there will be a live web stream of the game. You can follow this link:
https://www.wiaawi.org/Media-Center/Web-Stream-Central
We will be having Book Fair during Parent Teacher Conferences. Check out the flyer for more details.
Congratulations to the Gilman Pirate Football team on their WIN!!!! PIRATES 35 ALMOND 15
At the end of the 3rd, Gilman 35, Almond 8!
Football Update!! At the half Gilman 22, Almond 8!!!!
Hi Gilman Elementary families! You officially have until October 31 to order a free smart thermometer and sign up for Kinsa's FLUency school health program. Now is the time to join the families that have already signed up!
To sign up and order your thermometer, tap this link from your smartphone to download the Kinsa app and join our school group: https://get.kinsahealth.com/newUser .
Football Playoff Game against Pittsville will be played in Gilman on Friday, October 25 @ 7 pm. Season passes will not be accepted at this game. All individuals attending playoff events must pay $5 per adult or student, $1 for a child under 6 accompanied by an adult.
Congratulations to our All-Conference Volleyball players!!! Grace Grunseth - 1st Team, Jaiden Sedivy - Honorable Mention, Evelyn Fryza - 1st Team and Player of the Year, Montana Birhenholz - 2nd Team and Lydia Syryczuk - 2nd Team
If you are interested in ordering a Volleyball Conference Champion shirt, please follow this link. Online store is open until Thursday, October 17 at midnight.
https://gilmanconferencevb19.itemorder.com/
FCA is is having a movie night. Please see flyer for more details.
Attention: The staff parking on the south side of the school will be closed Saturday 10/12/19. All day.
Due to a funeral at the Lutheran Church there will be no parking for the day, during the Volleyball Tournament. People attending the funeral will be allowed access to the parking lot. Also please do not park on the streets around the church.
Gilman Players please park in the regular student parking lot south of the Kondrasuk Drive.
Volleyball fans are asked to park in either the Student Parking lot area or the North Parking lot areas.
We will let the buses unload on the north side of the school Door Number 2. The Commons doors and Door #2 will be open for the day.
Concessions workers can unload in the lot but then please move your vehicles out of the staff lot south of the school.
Thank you for your understanding in this matter.
Due to weather, Flag Football Practice will be cancelled for tonight. As of now, everything is still on for tomorrow.
Annual Meeting: Our Annual Meeting will be Monday, October 7 @ 7 p.m. Following the meeting there will be a meet and greet with the School Board and community. There will be light snack and coffee.
K99 (99.3) WKEB out of Medford will be playing a piece called "Pirate Talk" tomorrow morning (Wednesday, October 2nd) at 8:00 AM, in which Mr. Hess will provide an overview of our health and wellness program.
Homecoming Dance is September 28 from 8 pm to 12am. Coronation is at 11 pm.
The schools internet is down! If you need to change any plans for your children, please do not send an email to the teacher. Please call the office and they will see the teacher gets the message. Thank you.
Homecoming Dress Up Days
MONDAY: Decade Day (60s through the 80s)
TUESDAY: Nerd Day
WEDNESDAY: Thrift Shop (Random clothing)
THURSDAY: Class Color
Senior- Blue
Junior- Red
Sophomore- Pink
Freshman- Yellow
Middle School- Green
Elementary- Orange
FRIDAY: SPIRIT DAY
Check out the video created by Gilman Schools Pure Performance. A special thank you to all of the individuals and organizations that assisted in the production of this video "It takes a village to raise drug free youth." https://www.dropbox.com/sh/08frpr5i8pdpcua/AABaLTSFBd8EpAS9THJ9gnLva?dl=0&preview=Pure+Performance+-+Gilman+Lip+Dub+Video.mp4
Did you know that September is Library Card Sign up Month?
https://wvls.org/september-is-library-card-sign-up-month/?fbclid=IwAR1YsYLh7XKiJJ9dGMahKVpxMsqcaeXpDj1OU4Mj6gxOIz4dlhb0W1M5SU8
First day of high school volleyball practice is Monday, August 19 at 4:30 p.m.
Just a reminder of the second half of the Gilman Basketball dates and times.
"IT TAKES A VILLAGE" was created to show it takes a village in raising our youth to be drug free. We are all PIRATES and on the same team in this thing we call life. A special thanks to all that were involved and the Pirate Pure Performance group. #PiratePride
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2KjxshH0AY&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0-Sh9NTKBrDf4d9Bjcgc3yspwF1n_dnizfiOUNPlpN4cH2kz4mwOaHdH0
Impact Testing Information Link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vT00CyBwH0mSGlxsAOaxFU5lDjmn2IV5latSlFIOrgUWy9qZSLEpInLRENB4JhxzRbr6qmIXMUMN_zO/pub
WIAA Sports Physicals will be available July 1 through August 26 at the Gilman Aspirus Clinic. Please call the clinic for an appointment. The cost will be $30.
FINAL Blair-Taylor 8 Gilman 3. Great season Lady Pirates!
End of the 6th Blair-Taylor 6 Gilman 3
End of the 5th Blair-Taylor 6 Gilman 3
End of four Blair-Taylor 5 Gilman 2
End of the 3rd Blair-Taylor 5 Gilman 2
End of the 2nd. Blair-Taylor 1 Gilman 2
End of the 1st. Blair-Taylor 1 Gilman 0
Gilman takes the field first pitch!
Game time! 2019 WIAA State Tournament
Best view on a great day to close out the school year! Happy summer vacation!
Gilman Elementary Track and Field Day 2019!
Last Day of School for students is Wednesday, June 5th. We highly encourage students, staff and the community to make the trip to the State Softball Tournament on Thursday, June 6th.
If you are planning on attending the Tournament, tickets may be available at the gate. Please consider buying your tickets online before going down there to ensure you have a ticket. The school will not be selling tickets. Here is the link: https://www.expressoticketing.com/wiaa/pickevent.aspx
The school will be having a fan bus if we get a minimum of 25 sign up. The sign-up will be in the High Office and payment is due up front.
Fan Bus Cost:
$10 Adult--$7 Student, there is a $30 cap for immediate family. Anyone under high school age will need a chaperone
GOOD LUCK tonight to our Lady Pirates Softball Team as they play against Hurley in the Sectional Championship here in Gilman at 5 pm. Come out and support our Lady Pirates!
We have been designated a Heart Safe School with Project ADAM. Project ADAM Heart Safe School designation is attained by schools upon successful implementation of a quality sudden cardiac arrest program of awareness, training and effective emergency response to promote a Heart Safe environment for students, visitors and staff as outlined within the Heart Safe School Checklist. (https://www.projectadam.com/Heartsafeschools)
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Pirates Track n' Field
MOVING ON TO STATE!!!! Evelyn Fryza, Dayne Tallier, Blake Wisocky, Trevor Schmitt, Torgor Crick, Sophia Drier, Lydia Syryczuk, Aubrey Syryczuk, Ava Gunderson.
CONGRATULATIONS to the Gilman Softball Team. Awesome game last night. REGIONAL CHAMPS!!
The Gilman Ag Department is selling impatiens, zinnias, petunias and tomatoes/ 4-packs for $1.75. Also they have hanging baskets for $20.
The Girls Varsity Softball Regional scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 21 will be played at 4 p.m. at the Gilman Softball fields.
Congratulations to the Gilman Pirate Softball Team for being the 2019 Eastern Cloverbelt Conference Champions
This is a reminder that tomorrow, Monday, May 20th will be a 2:45pm dismissal due to hosting the WIAA Regional Track Meet.
Thank you
Due to the Regional Track Meet on Monday, May 20, we will have an early dismissal at 2:45 p.m.
If the track meet gets postponed due to weather on Monday, May 20, the track meet will be rescheduled for Tuesday, May 21, and students will be released at 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21.
The Baseball and Softball games that were scheduled for today, May 9th, have been cancelled. Also, the JV Softball game that is scheduled for Monday, May 13 is cancelled.
Gilman School has been recognized in a magazine that is distributed nationwide. Check out this article!
Reminder: Pets are not allowed at school events on school grounds.
JV Softball will have a game on Monday, May 6 against Thorp, starting at 4 p.m. at the Gilman Softball field.
The Varsity Track Meet that was scheduled for today in Gilman is CANCELLED!
The Softball Double Header in Owen-Withee will start at 3:30 p.m.
The Baseball game against Owen-Withee today will start at 4:30 p.m.
The Softball game that was scheduled for today against Loyal is CANCELLED!
The Baseball game scheduled for today in Stanley is CANCELLED.
The Junior High Track Meet scheduled for today in Colby is CANCELLED.
Ninth and 10th grade students will complete the ACT Aspire on the mornings of April 30th and May 1st. Day one of testing will consist of reading, writing, and science, while day two will consist of math and English. Practice test questions are available to students, teachers, parents and community members at https://www.discoveractaspire.org/assessments/test-items/
The School District of Gilman is seeking qualified and interested candidates from the community to fill a vacancy on the School Board. If you are interested please submit a letter of interest to the District Office by May 10, 2019. The School Board anticipates conducting interviews on May 13 or 20, 2019, at 7pm.
Here is an opportunity for parents, students and families.
The Varsity Softball game that is scheduled for tonight, has the possibility that some JV innings might be played if timing allows.
The Softball and Baseball games scheduled for tonight are CANCELLED!
Mr. Pockat, Mr. Hess and Mr. Johnson visited Cardinal Manufacturing Workshop at the Eleva-Strum High School on April 18th, 2019. Cardinal Manufacturing has had great success since its beginning years in 2008-2009 with their Technology Education school driven business and hopes to continue the success with expanding each year. This model of education is working well for their students. Gaining this real-life manufacturing experience has taught them so many skills and has given them a pathway to a successful future. Following the Nexen Ten Commandments for Career Success and gaining technical skills within the program here at Cardinal Manufacturing really sets them ahead for their future. Ultimately achieving our goal of “Filling the Skills Gap One Student at a Time.”
Gilman 1st grade class is “Egg-cellent!”
What makes your school “Egg-cellent”?
The softball game for tonight Tuesday, April 16 has been POSTPONED.
The varsity track meet on Thursday, April 18 has been CANCELED.
The softball and baseball games on Thursday, April 18 has been POSTPONED.
Just a reminder that there will be school on Monday, April 22.
2019 - Community Health Survey
The purpose of this survey is to get your opinions about community health problems. The Gilman School District Community Health Committee will use the results of this survey and other information to identify the most pressing problems which can be addressed through community action. Remember…. Your Opinion Is Important!
Please click on the following link and fill our this short survey!!
http://shorturl.at/fiBKY
The Varsity and JV Softball games that were scheduled for today, April 15, are CANCELLED.
The Varsity Baseball game for today, April 15, has been been POSTPONED and will be played at a later date.
Due to Neillsville cancelling school today, the Middle School Track Meet scheduled for today is postponed and moved to Tuesday, April 16.
School is cancelled due to weather Thursday, April 11. After school activities will be cancelled as well. Thank you
Parent-Teacher Conferences will end at 6 pm tonight due to the incoming weather. Sorry for any inconvenience. Stay safe out there.
The JV Softball game that was scheduled for Saturday, April 13 is CANCELLED.
The Junior High track meet that was scheduled for Thursday, April 16 in Cornell, is CANCELLED.
Gilman Elementary Reading Event.
The JV Softball game that was scheduled for today against Thorp has been CANCELLED.
The Varsity Track Meet that is scheduled for Thursday, April 11 is CANCELLED due to the expected weather.
Lifetouch - Spring Sports 2019
Picture Day: 04/17/2019
School Board Election Results provided by http://www.co.taylor.wi.us/rptOverallTotalsReport.pdf
Individuals elected to the School District of Gilman Board of Education include Cheryl Ustianowski, Sherri Dmytro, and Gina Timm.
The elected individuals will take an oath of office at the April 22, 2019, Regular School Board Meeting at 7 PM.
In the event that an individual does not take the oath of office and declines to take a position on the Board, the Gilman Board of Education will have a vacancy and the Board of Education will determine how they will proceed to fill the vacancy at that point.
If you have any questions, please contact the District Office.
Thank you
The 5th graders entered the Taylor County Land Conservation Poster Contest earlier in the year. We had three winners! Logan Wallace received 1st place, Allie Olynick received 2nd place and Mylie Stephens received 3rd place. Congratulations!
Community Forum: Let's Talk About Opioids. Gilman School will be hosting a viewing party for this event. Please check out the flyer for more details.
Student,staff, and community safety is the foundation of a high quality learning environment in our schools. Annually, we conduct various drills to evaluate and improve our procedures and communication.
The Gilman Public School will be practicing an Active Shooter Drill April 9th, 2019 at approximately 1230.
Be Aware! There will be students and staff outside the building and emergency vehicles responding to this drill.
Remember this is only a drill!
Be sure to check the Fingertip Directory in your weekly paper this week. The Gilman School is partnering with eSucceed Charter School, which gives students another option to succeed.
Just a reminder that there will be school on Thursday, March 28th, as this is one of our snow make-up days. Happy Spring Everyone!
Tomorrow, March 21st, is World Down Syndrome Day. We celebrate on this day because of the uniqueness of having 3 copies of the 21st chromosome, hence March 21st! Please join us in wearing blue and yellow along with mismatched & crazy socks!
Please read the following short message from School Board President, Jerry Sromek.
Please see District message regarding Bullying located under News on the School District of Gilman website. Thank you
Gilman High School's Technical Education students were part of building duck houses for Taylor County. Check out this great article that was in the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s March 1, 2019 eNewsletter. Here is the link:
https://www.wisducks.org/wood-duck-houses-put-this-warden-in-classrooms/
The Gilman FFA will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast Sunday, March 10, from 8am to 12pm at the Gilman School in the Commons. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, applesauce, maple syrup, cheese curds, coffee, juice, and milk. Adults: $7, Children ages 6-12: $4, children 5 and under is free with a paid adult. All proceeds will go to the Jim Schley Memorial Scholarship.
In honor of Dr. Seuss Week, Mrs. Fasbenders' Pre-K class enjoyed a snack of Green Eggs and Ham today!
The School District of Gilman announces the opening of eSucceed Charter School in the 2019-2020 school year. If you are interested or if you know of someone who is interested please see the attached flyer and check out our website link: https://esucceed.org
Hunter Safety Class! Little Hills will be offering a Hunter Safety class again this year. Please see attached flyer for more information.
Just a reminder that there WILL be school on Friday, March 1, as we are using this as a snow makeup day.
School District of Gilman is closed due to road conditions Monday, February 25, 2019. All after school activities are cancelled as well.
The FFA Pancake Breakfast scheduled for today has been CANCELLED due to the weather. It will be rescheduled for a later date. (2-24-19)
The Gilman FFA will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast tomorrow, Sunday, February 24 from 8am to 12pm at the Gilman School in the Commons. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, applesauce, maple syrup, cheese curds, coffee, juice, and milk. Adults: $7, Children ages 6-12: $4, children 5 and under is free with a paid adult. All proceeds will go to the Jim Schley Memorial Scholarship.
Good Luck Spencer Kraus and Sam Pickerign as they head down to the State Individual Wrestling Tournament down in Madison today. GO WOLFPACK!
The updated 2018-2019 has been published to our website. http://www.gilman.k12.wi.us/calendars--32
All CCD classes have been cancelled for the Catholic Church. Also, all Pathlight and Confirmation classes are cancelled for Zion Lutheran Church.
All after-school activities have been cancelled for tonight. (2/20/19)
The Girls Basketball Regional will be played at Owen-Withee High School on Friday, February 22. Game time is 7pm.
The Boys Basketball Crossover Game will be played at Thorp High School on Thursday, February 21. The JV game will be at 6pm and the Varsity game will be at 7:30pm.
Child Development Night is Thursday, March 21, 2019 from 4-7 pm.
Spring Picture Day is Coming! Picture Day is Wednesday, March 06, 2019 starting at 8:30 a.m.
Our Wolfpack wrestling team will be sending two wrestlers to the Individual State Wrestling down in Madison on Thursday. Spencer Kraus placed second at Sectionals this past weekend and Sam Pickerign placed first. GO WOLFPACK!
Congratulations to Grace Grunseth and Emma Warner on their 2nd Team All Conference Selections!
The Gilman Basketball Programs received a very generous donation from Sierrra Pacific. With this money the basketball program purchased basketballs for the little kids clinic which just finished up this week with their half time performance during the girls Greenwood game and their is a new score table on its way!
The School District of Gilman is closed today due to weather conditions. All after school activities have been cancelled.
Here are the WIAA Regional Wrestling results hosted in Cadott on Saturday, February 9. Brooks Kraus: 3rd, Ethan Person: 4th, Sam Pickerign: 1st, Julian Krizan: 5th, Spencer Kraus 2nd. Congratulations to Sam Pickerign and Spencer Kraus as they are moving on to Sectionals in Independence on Saturday, February 16.
The Free Youth Ice Fishing Contest at Otter Lake that was to be held on Saturday, February 9, is RESCHEDULED for Saturday, February 23 due to the cold weather.
Due to the weather, the School District of Gilman is closed Thursday, February 7, 2019. All after school activities are cancelled.
Gilman's Spencer Kraus is the 2019 Lakeland Conference Champion at 160lbs. Spencer went 4-0 this past Saturday at the 2019 Lakeland Conference Tournament held at the Gilman High School. Congratulations Spencer!
All after school activities have been cancelled for tonight, games and practices (2/5/19)
All basketball games Varsity, JV and Middle school have been cancelled for tonight (2/5/19), at this time there will be practice.
The Boys game with Greenwood, practices and the Little Kids Basketball Clinic are all cancelled for tonight, February 4, 2019.
The 2 hour delay has been changed to a cancellation. School is cancelled Monday, February 4.
We will have a 2 hour delay on Monday, February 4, 2019 due to freezing rain.
Due to school being closed 4 days this week, next Friday, February 8 will be a school day. School will also be in session on March 28, June 3, and June 4. Please plan accordingly. Thank you
The Veterans Tribute Dinner has been moved to tonight, February 1st.
Our District Administrator got a chance to spend some time talking with Tasha Schuh at the State Education Convention. Tasha stated that she was so grateful for the opportunity to be in Gilman with our students. She spoke very highly of our students and would love to come back.
Due to continuing dangerous windchills school has been cancelled for Thursday, January 31st.
Due to a windchill warning impacting the region through January 31, school will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, January 29 and 30. While we are hopeful that school will be in session on Thursday, we will monitor weather conditions prior to any decision regarding Thursday, January 31. Thank you
The Kids Basketball Clinic that is scheduled for tonight, Monday, January 28, 2019, is cancelled.
The School District of Gilman is closed today Monday, January 28, 2019. A decision regarding Tuesday’s cold weather will be made by noon Monday.
Kindness begins with me... Kindergartners displaying their Martin Luther King Day projects.
5th and 6th Grade Basketball Practice is cancelled for tonight.
Boys JV and Varsity Basketball games that were scheduled for tonight in Greenwood are CANCELLED!
Kellvin Krizan, a student in Mr. Pockat's Independent Technology class, proudly displaying his finished project.
The Gilman School District has been presented a plaque from the Taylor County Ambulance in honor of the schools continued support for more than 40 years. School Administrator Wally Leipart is pictured accepting the award from Taylor County Ambulance team member, Scott Copenhaver.
The Taylor County Drug Opposition Partners are creating a monthly informational newsletter. http://www.gilman.k12.wi.us/o/gilman/browse/45474
ALL AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ARE NOW CANCELLED. This includes all games, practices, weight room, etc.
Boys JV and Varsity Basketball games that were scheduled for tonight in Greenwood are CANCELLED.
Girls Middle School basketball game that is scheduled for tonight is cancelled.
Mr. Johnson's 8th grade IT class has been disassembling old staff laptops and then reassembling them. Students are learning a lot, when they can get right down to the components of the laptop.
Today, Monday, January 14, 2019. All after school activities will be cancelled due to weather. No students will be allowed to remain in the school after 3:45 p.m.
Mrs. Fasbender's Pre-K class is learning about Math today in a unique way. They shake the dice and then have to walk that many floor tiles along a tape line, until they reach the end of the tape. Great way to learn math when your having fun.
Mrs. Siok's 3rd grade class is learning what a math workshop is.
Do you have questions about using your mobile device, email basics or internet safety? Community Education is offering Technology Courses to help. Sign up using this link: https://tinyurl.com/yb7log75
Notice of Multiple Intruder Safety Drill
Student, staff, and community safety is the foundation of a high quality learning environment in our schools. Annually we conduct various safety drills. Once a month we conduct a fire drill, in the spring we conduct a tornado drill, and as required by law we conduct at least one intruder drill. During the week of December 10, 2018 we will conduct an internal multiple intruder drill. The purpose of this drill is to evaluate our internal procedures and communication. What we learn during this internal drill will help us prepare for an interagency drill in the spring in which the community will have the opportunity to participate as well.
If you have any questions, please contact the District Office and school administration will be happy to assist you.
Thank you,
Walter Leipart
Jon Hess
Just a reminder that the School Board Meeting is tonight, November 12, 2018 at 7:00 PM.
Reminder that Parent Teacher Conferences are TONIGHT, November 8, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Everyone is welcome to attend the Book Fair on November 8th from 4-7:30. It will be held during Parent/Teacher Conferences.
We are once again supporting our troops through a PENNY WAR from November 5th through the 9th!
Parent Teacher Conferences are November 8, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The School District of Gilman is seeking qualified and interested candidates from the community to fill a vacancy on the School Board. If interested please submit a notice in writing to the District Office. The School Board will interview candidates at the Nov 12 meeting at 7pm.
The Junior Class is holding a Gilman Shirt/Sweatshirt sale. Orders are due on Friday, November 16th by 3:45 PM
A huge THANK YOU to the Gilman and Lublin Firefighters and EMS for showing the 3rd grade students around the Gilman Fire Department as well as teaching us much about fire safety.
October 26, 2018 Football Level 2 playoff @ Loyal 7:00PM
$5.00
$1.00 under 6
Reminder to flag football players: Pizza party tonight until 4:30.
The Gilman Volleyball game vs Luck tonight can be watched on these two websites.
https://www.youtube.com/user/Luckhighschool
https://www.facebook.com/weareluckwi/
Varsity Volleyball will be playing @ Luck on Thursday with a game time of 7:00 p.m. It will cost $5 for admission.
Class of 2020 has reopened its Gilman T-shirts and sweatshirts order.
2018-2019 Varsity Boys and Girls Asst. Basketball coaches needed. Please send a letter of interest to
Mr. Jon Hess
325 N 5th
Gilman, WI 54433
jhess@gilman.k12.wi.us
Nationally-accredited speaker Tasha Schuh will share a message of hope, resiliency, and decision-making with our students in grades 5-12 during an assembly today at 10:00 AM.
Football Level 1 Playoff
Gilman vs Elmwood-Plum City @ Gilman
Friday 10/19 7:00 pm
Admission $5.00 children under 6 $1.00
Yo Ho Ho...A Pirate’s Life for Me!! is
Our lil’ 2nd & 3rd Proud Pirates.
Happy Homecoming! Good luck tonight boys!
Congratulations to these All Conference Volleyball players:
Grace Grunseth 1st Team
Evelyn Fryza 2nd Team
MyKell Podolak Honorable Mention.
Jr. High Football practice has been cancelled for tonight, Wednesday, October 10, 2018
The Middle School Football game in Greenwood tonight, 10/9/18 has been POSTPONED to Thursday, 10-11-18 @ 4:45 PM
Regional Volleyball @ Gilman vs Turtle Lake 7:00 PM on October 16, 2018.
The Gilman Varsity and JV Volleyball will be hosting Fall Creek on Tuesday, October 9th. JV @ 5:45 and Varsity @ 7:15.
Flag football practice has been cancelled for tonight. Coach Pocket looks forward to seeing you tomorrow at the game @ 4:30.
Interested Juniors will be taking the PSAT on October 10th with Mrs. LaMarche at GHS. Please bring #2 pencils and a calculator.
Seniors can start filling out FAFSA applications for college tuition at https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa We will also be having a Financial Aid Night on November 8th @ 6:30pm in the school library. All are welcome!
Information and resources from the Counseling Department can be found under "Menu" on the Gilman School District website.
6, 7 & 8th grade Volleyball practice will end at 5:00 PM tonight, October 1, 2018. The JV and Varsity Volleyball teams will be hosting Columbus Catholic Schools and will need the gym.
Here is the schedule and information about Homecoming 2018.
6, 7 and 8th grade volleyball practice has been cancelled for Friday, September 28, 2018. The gym is being used for the blood drive.
Gilman Volleyball will be hosting Columbus Catholic Schools on Monday, October 1, 2018. JV Match @ 5:45 PM and Varsity @ 7:15 PM
Class pictures and picture retake day is October 4, 2018.
Middle School Volleyball: 6th grade will play the first set against Owen-Withee at 4:30 and then play Greenwood in the 3rd set. Gilman's 7/8th grade team will play Greenwood's 8th (5 set match)grade team as soon as they get here.
The Gilman Pirate Football team as well as Gabe Gunderson have been nominated as the Central Wisconsin team and player of the week. Voting ends on Wednesday September 26. GO PIRATES! https://www.centralwisconsinsports.net/2018/09/cws-team-of-the-week-september-16-23/
Cold and flu season is upon us. Please visit the page below to find out when you should keep your student home to prevent the spread of illness. http://www.gilman.k12.wi.us/o/gilman/page/student-health-and-safety
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN LOCATION: Gilman Jr. High Football will be playing in THORP tomorrow night at 4:45 PM against Stanley.
The Rusk County Youth Council, the Rusk County Department of Health and Human Services, Rusk Restorative Youth Programs and 4 local education districts/programs are sponsoring Justin Patchin to present a town hall on Sexting and Cyber Safety: What Parents Need to Know.
Sharing for Community Ed. Patrick Miller from Friendly Fungi will be presenting a class on fall mushrooms on Thursday, September 27 at 5 PM in the HS school food lab (enter door #16) Cost is $10, payable at class. Pre-register by Sept. 25 with Gail at 447-5734. 5 people are needed to be able to offer this class.
For ease of use and based on feedback from our schools, Lifetouch is providing additional electronic communications for parents. Please copy to your website. Your online hyperlink (below):
http://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/pictureDayId/MI448017Y1
The main outside doors to the Commons will be partially closed for this week. You may use the single door in the commons to enter or exit the building, otherwise, please use an alternate exit. The building is still handicap accessible at door 1.
Do you know the impact of hitting the send button when you're online? Once you send it, you can't take it back. Join us tonight at 6 pm in the High School Gym to learn more about online safety and the STOPit App. All Parents and Community Members are welcome to attend.
The Gilman FBLA will be hosting a Blood Drive on September 28, 2018 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. To schedule an appointment call Deb 715-447-8211 ext.289.
The RBS Football store has been reopened. Deadline is September 16, 2018. https://gilmanfootball18.itemorder.com/sale
6th, 7th & 8th grade Volleyball: Here’s the plan for Tuesday’s triangular at Owen-Withee: we are only in one gym. We will only play to 15 for each game. We are hoping to get everything done before 8:00. First match starts at 4:30.
Matches will be played in this order:
OW vs Gilman 6th
Gilman 6th/Spencer 7th
OW vs. Spencer 7th
Gilman 7th-8th vs. Spencer 8th
OW vs. Gilman 7th-8th
Bus departs at 3:40
Parents Night for JV and Varsity Volleyball will be held on Thursday, September 20th.
The JV Volleyball game against Abbotsford starts at 5:30 P.M. Varsity starts at 7:00 P.M.
The Varsity Football Game vs. Independence/Gilmanton scheduled for Friday, August 31 has been RESCHEDULED for Thursday, August 30 @7:00 P.M.
First day of school is September 4, 2018. We are looking forward to seeing all of our current and new students!
JV & Varsity Volleyball - Lake Holcombe dropped out of the Thursday Triangular in Thorp. It will now just be a dual match. JV will play at 5 pm. Varsity will play after. Bus depart time is 3:50 pm. Thank you!
Middle School Volleyball (grades 6-8th) practice will start on Monday, August 20th from 3:30-5:30. Players will need a physical or alternate card on file to practice.
Middle School Volleyball practice will start on Monday, August 20th from 3:30-5:30. Players will need a physical or alternate card on file to practice.
At this time there will be NO JV Football games played.
Just a reminder that Registration is tomorrow 8/9/18. New families only from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Everyone is welcome to attend from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM. We look forward to seeing you.
High School Volleyball Practice Begins August 13th.
Practice times for week #1 are as follows:
August 13th - 4:30pm-7:30pm
August 14th - 4:30pm-7:30pm
August 15th - 4:30pm-7:30pm
August 16th - 8:00am-10:30am
August 17th - 8:00am-10:30am
2-12 Grade Softball End of Year Ice Cream Social & Awards
Location: Gilman Park Pavillion -- If it storms we will go the school Commons
Date & Time: Sunday (8/5/18) at 6:00 p.m.
Softball programs will provide ice cream just bring yourselves. See you there!
High School Football Practice starts on August 1, 2018
REMINDER TO ALL ATHLETES: You can schedule your WIAA physicals at the Gilman Aspirus Clinic on August 2 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Call 715-447-8293 for an appointment.
REMINDER: You must have a physicals every 2 years to participate.
Gilman School District has been awarded an $800,000 grant to develop and implement WIN. Visit our news site to learn more!
Picture Day is scheduled for Thursday, August 9, 2018.
ATTENTION ATHLETES
WIAA physicals at Gilman Aspirus Clinic July 13 & August 2 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm.
Call 715-447-8293 for an appointment.
You must have a physicals every 2 years to participate.
The 2018-2019 School Calendar has been posted http://www.gilman.k12.wi.us/calendars--32
The Regular Board Meeting for June has been moved to WEDNESDAY, June 13, 2018 at 7:30 pm.
5th and 6th graders going on the Gilman PTO Trip the bus leaves the school at 7:00 a.m. and the bus will return at approximately 8:00 p.m.
The Elementary Honors Day Program will be held in the High School Gym this year. The program starts at 10:00 a.m.
The Gilman High School Baseball game vs. Thorp will start at 4:00 today, 5/30/18
Last day of school is Friday, June 1 it will be a half day of school buses will depart at 12:30
Ceremony season is rapidly approaching as we look forward to celebrating the accomplishments and the achievements of the students throughout the School District of Gilman. Everyone is invited to attend these events to show our support for our students. Listed below are the dates, the start times, and the locations for the end-of-the-year ceremonies and awards.
Middle School and High School Awards May 30th 10:00 AM HS Gym
8th Grade Promotion May 30th 7:00 PM HS Gym
Kindergarten Graduation May 31st 1:30 PM HS Gym
Elementary Honors June 1st 10:00 AM ES Gym
Congratulations to the Class of 2018!!!
The Elementary Track meet has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 29 at 1:30.
Girls Softball - GAME TIME CHANGE for Wednesday. Game starts at 4:30!
2nd, 3rd and 4th grade Gilman Team #1, game is cancelled for tonight at the Flambeau School.
The Gilman Pirate Softball 2018 is again participating in the Schwan's Cares campaign.
Earn 20% back on purchases of delicious foods
Earn 40% on eGift Cards (limit 1 per customer, per campaign)
Orders can be made online, through your fundraising page or by phone using your group's campaign ID # (listed below).
Gilman Pirate Softball 2018
ID: 39274
Starts: May 23rd, 2018
Ends: July 7th, 2018
https://www.schwans-cares.com/campaigns/39274-gilman-pirate-softball-2018
Everyone is welcome to attend this event.
Tickets for the Gilman Connections Concert Event featuring Addison Agen and Wise Jennings are being sold at the Gilman School Office from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm May 14 - 18.
Tickets for the Gilman Connections Concert Event Featuring Addison Agen and Wise Jennings go on sale 1:00 - 6:00 pm, Saturday, May 12, at the Gilman Village Municipal Building.
G-T Slamfest Information
G-T Slamfest info
Softball update - Colby games:
May 10th, Thursday Colby @ Gilman 5:00 game time JV innings to follow
May 14, Monday Gilman @ Colby 4:00 game time no JV innings after.
THE SOFTBALL GAME IN CUMBERLAND HAS BEEN CANCELLED for Friday night.
CORRECTION: Softball game on May 4 is at Cumberland, game starts at 4. Dismiss time of 1:35, depart at 1:50.
Softball game on May 4 is at Cumberland, game starts at 4. Dismiss time of 1:15 bus depart time of 1:30.
A few images from last nights track meet.
Tuesday, April 24 - Softball dbl hdr 4:15 start @ Gilman
Get your Pirate Softball gear!
Time to order your softball gear!!
In the interest of safety Gilman will have a 2 hour delay, Monday, April 16.
Juniors we are going to undecorate the gym starting at 11 a.m. today. 4/14/18
Due to the high potential for significant weather on Saturday, April 14, the Gilman Prom will be Friday, April 13, 8:00pm - 12:00am. Coronation will be at 9:00pm. Thank you for your understanding.
Grade 5 Emergent Writers and Illustrators Workshop with author Amanda Zieba and illustrator Jason Gerke
If anyone happened to record any of the JH or HS during the band concert please let Mr. Kujawa know, there were some camera issues and he would like a copy for his class. Thank you!
Grace Grunseth competed in Introduction to FBLA at the FBLA State Leadership Conference on Monday and Tuesday, while Lexi Chaplinski attended the Legacy Academy.
School District of Gilman Board of Canvassers Update: Official results Referendum: 377 yes, 225 no
Referendum Passes
Thank you
Official Results: School Board Election.
Top 3 are elected to the Board of Education:
Darrell J Thompson 375
Cathy Chaplinski-Wininger 412
Ellen Grunseth 427
Sherri Dmytro 271
Write In 14
School District of Gilman Referendum Passed. Unofficial results 63% Yes, 37% No. We are very grateful for our community's support of our school!
All after school activities have been cancelled for tonight. 4/3/18
WEAU Coverage of the April 3, 2018 Referendum:
http://www.weau.com/content/news/Local-school-districts-referendum-would-lower-taxes-477572353.html
Visit our Facebook Page to view Part 1 of a series of videos informing voters about the April 3, 2018 Referendum. @GilmanSchools
Reminder referendum information will be shared at the Jump River Township Meeting at 8pm Tonight.
Vote April 3, 2018
Gilman School Referendum
This weeks Informational Meetings:
Monday, Jump River 8PM, Community Center
Tuesday, Cleveland 7PM, Town Hall
Wednesday, Grover 7PM, Town Hall.
5th Graders will be going on a field trip to Medford on Monday from 8:30-11:15 a.m. to listen to speaker/author Sharon Robinson, daughter of Jackie Robinson. Please make sure you have turned in your permission slips.
Come join us for our Parent and Child Activity Day April 5 and 6, 2018. Check the image below for more information.
Congratulations to our Spelling Bee Winner Sage Schmaltz and Runner Up Hannah Vick.
Grade 5 CESA Writers and Illustrators Workshop scheduled for today (3/6/18) has been cancelled for today and will be rescheduled.
Congratulations to our all conference wrestlers for 2018!
Zach Person
Sam Pickerign
Spencer Kraus
Ethan Person
Bryce Nichols
NEW: Frequently asked Questions on our Referendum page: http://www.gilman.k12.wi.us/o/gilman/page/referendum-2018
Learn more about the School District of Gilman April 3, 2018 Referendum http://www.gilman.k12.wi.us/o/gilman/page/referendum-2018
Read Across America Dress Up days. Dr. Seuss themes
2/26 - Read a t-shirt day - wear a shirt with a message
2/27 - Who-ville hair day - style your hair in a crazy way
2/28 - Color Day - Wear as many colors as possible
3/1-Destination or College shirt day - wear a souvenir shirt form an adventure or a college that you would like to attend
3/2 - Look like the Lorax Day - wear a mustache
Changes to school calendar
Good luck to our WOLFPACK wrestlers heading to state!
IMPORTANT SCHOOL CALENDAR UPDATE:
Due to weather cancellations we will make a change in the current school calendar.
MARCH 23 will be a full day of school for students.
APRIL 2 will be a student day of school instead of an in-service day.
Thank you for your attention to this calendar change.
Wrestling Shirt Order Form - please contact Carrie Person if interested.
Gilman Schools will be closing at 1:00 today due to weather. All after school activities are cancelled.
Jr High Girls basketball vs. Thorp is cancelled for tonight 2/19/18!!
Boys Basketball with Greenwood is CANCELLED for tonight 2/19/18
Congratulations to Zach Person!!! He has qualified to wrestle at State!!
Referendum Meeting Information
Hunter Safety Information
Congratulations to these 3 boys! They are moving on to Sectionals!!!
Spartan helmet construction project created in Mr. Quinnell's Pirate Power Up.
Just a reminder that the Perkinstown permission slips and money are due in the office by Wednesday, February 7.
There will be no school for students on Friday, February 9 due to Teacher Inservices.
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, February 7 from 4:00-7:30 p.m. Teachers will be in their classrooms.
Just a reminder that the Gilman’s 8th Grade High School Information Night is tonight - 2/5/18 @7:00pm in the library. This is tailored to 8th grade students and their parents, but all students and families are welcome to join!!
We will have 2 referendum informational meetings this week.
The first one will be before the girls basketball game on Tuesday, February 6 @ 6:00 pm in the Gilman High School Commons.
The second will be during Parent Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, February 7 from 5:00 - 7:30 pm.
LOA meeting tomorrow for all interested students grades 7-12. Please share and pass information along to your children. This will be a new leadership training and unlike the past training, open to junior high students. Check out our Facebook page to watch the video.
Girls Alumni game
Box top competition sponsored by the Gilman PTO!
The Girls JV game has been cancelled for tonight. The Varsity will play at 7:15. We are asking all Alumni to be here around 6:15. THANKS!!
The HS Girls game against Spencer has been cancelled for tonight and rescheduled for the 30th.
All Middle School and Elementary after school activities are cancelled for today. January 23, 2018.
GILMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT is closed Tuesday, January 23, 2018 due to road conditions.
We will make a decision regarding evening activities by 10:00 am. Please watch for updates.
Thank you
GILMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT is closed today, January 22, 2018 due to weather. This cancellation includes all afterschool and evening activities.
Friday, January 26th is Gilman Girls basketball alumni night in honor of the 100 year anniversary of the school. All former players and coaches are invited to the game and will be introduced between the JV and Varsity game. Come and reminisce with former teammates. Refreshments will be served after the game in the Commons.
5th-12th Grade Students and Families
You are invited to the Rescheduled Gilman 8th Grade High School Information Night!
When: February 5, 2018 @ 7:00pm
Where: Gilman School District Library
Please join Mr. Hess and Mrs. LaMarche to learn about the many educational opportunities available to all students at the Gilman High School!
Though this information night is specifically tailored to 8th grade students and their parents, all students and families are welcome to join!!
Girls Basketball for Thursday, 1-18-18. JV Cancelled Varsity @ 6:30 start time.
Movie Night!!!
The 8th Grade Informational Night is cancelled for tonight and will be rescheduled for a later date.
With our district being closed today, there will be no after school activities.1/11/18
GILMAN SCHOOLS CLOSED Thursday, January 11, 2018 Due to weather.
January 19th Boys Basketball Centennial Game prior to varsity game - alumni introductions
January 30 Boys basketball Parents night
2017-2018 Yearbooks are on sale. Online Yearbook Ordering Link: http://jostensyearbooks.com?REF=A09297200
WEATHER RELATED REMINDER:
The National Weather Service encourages individuals to dress warm including hats, gloves and coats during a windchill advisory.
Plan accordingly for the coming week.
If you or someone you know is in need of a winter coat, hat, or gloves, the Kiwanis Club has generously donated items that can be picked up at the school.
Please contact the District Office for more information. 715-447-8211
#GilmanPride runs Pirate Strong throughout our community! Thank You to all the individuals and businesses that donated toward providing a school shirt to every student.
Wrestling at Phillips is CANCELLED for 12/21/17
Gilman Girls Basketball 100 yr. Anniversary night is scheduled for Jan. 26, 2018. Watch for more information in the coming weeks.
There will be no JV GIRLS basketball game on Thursday, Dec. 14 with Marshfield. Varsity game will start at 6:30.
There will be no JV BOYS basketball game on Friday, Dec. 15 with Granton. Varsity game will start at 6:30.
Christie Mt. forms and money need to be turned into the office by Wednesday, Dec. 13.
The JV Girls Basketball Game for tonight (12/12/17) has been cancelled. The Varsity Girls will be playing at 7:15. Bus departs at 5:50.
Holiday Concert 2017!
Be sure to follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/gilmanschools
The school board meeting has been changed from November 20 to November 13 at 7:00 in the library.
What do you expect from students when entering your classroom?
Mrs. Siok 2nd Grade #GilmanPride
Reminder that on November 3rd there will be a 1/2 day of school for students. Buses will depart at 12:30.
Halloween Parade and the Gilman Elementary Teacher Flock!
