Gilmer County Elementary School

🍁 67th Day of School Fun in Kindergarten! 🦃🎉 Mrs. Coombs’ and Mrs. Skinner’s classes celebrated our 67th day of school with tons of fun, hands-on learning! Students made festive headbands, counted to 67 using games and edible manipulatives, enjoyed a “67-Day” coloring contest, and even played a special round of Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Turkey! A huge thank-you to Mrs. Ceterika Dobbins for volunteering her time to lead several Thanksgiving crafts with our Kindergarteners. The kids had a blast and went home with adorable creations and personalized goodie bags. We love learning through fun at GCES! 💙🦃✨#GoGilmer #LoveMyWVSchool

📸 Picture Retake Day is Thursday, November 20!

Friendly reminder for all 2nd & 3rd grade basketball players: 🏀 Practice is tomorrow, Tuesday, November 18, from 5:30–7:00 PM.

🎵 Science in Action! Mrs. Allman (Mrs.Beall) and Mrs. Stalnaker's first grade class had a fun afternoon learning all about sounds and vibrations through hands-on activities. Our Wildcats were fully engaged and curious! #GoGilmer #LoveMyWVSchool

🐾GCES WILDCATS: Week At-A-Glance🐾

Gilmer County Elementary is cheering loud and proud for our Gilmer County High School Girls Volleyball Team as they compete in the State Tournament! 🎉#GoGilmer #LoveMyWVSchool

Gilmer County Elementary is cheering loud and proud for our Gilmer County High School Girls Volleyball Team as they compete in the State Tournament! 🎉#GoGilmer #LoveMyWVSchool

Attention Parents and Guardians of Gilmer County Schools Students,
We are excited to share that the Gilmer County High School Volleyball Team will be participating in the WV State Volleyball Tournament today and tomorrow. If the team wins both matches today—scheduled for 1:30 PM and 8:00 PM—Gilmer County Schools will plan for a four-hour early release on Thursday, November 13th.
This adjustment is necessary due to staffing limitations and to ensure we have transportation available for the volleyball game. If both games are won today, parents will receive a confirmation phone call this evening as a courtesy, allowing time to make arrangements for your children.
Again, if the Volleyball Team wins both competitions today, Gilmer County Schools will have a four-hour early release on Thursday, November 13th.
Thank you for your understanding and support—and Go Titan Volleyball!

🐾GCES Wildcats: Week At-A-Glance

🏀 GCES Basketball Update! 🏀 Due to a short week (no school on Monday and Tuesday), and Gilmer County High School's participation in the WV State Volleyball Tournament, our basketball clinic dates have been adjusted: 📅 4th Grade: Monday, November 17 | 4:00–5:30 PM 📅 5th Grade: Tuesday, November 18 | 4:00–5:30 PM After the 5th-grade clinic, coaches will draft teams and notify parents and students of their team placement and practice schedule. #GoGilmer

🦃November Calendar of Events🦃

💙 GCES Supports Our Wildcat Families 💙

Due to recent community hardships, Gilmer County Elementary School will begin offering a supper program for all students starting Thursday, November 6, 2025. This program will be provided at no cost to families, just as our breakfast and lunch programs are.

🍽️ Supper will be served each school day until further notice.
Students will enjoy their meals here at school before heading home for the evening.

🎬 Third & Fourth Grade Musical Performance: Kid Flix! 🎵 Our 3rd and 4th grade students took the stage for their musical performance Kid Flix, featuring songs from a variety of favorite movies! The audience loved every moment — especially the surprise visit from Spider-Man! 🕷️🎤 A huge thank you to Mrs. Leggett for her hard work, creativity, and dedication in preparing our students for such a fantastic show! #GoGilmer #LoveMyWVSchool

Mrs. Sprouse’s 2nd grade scientists enjoyed a fun visit from Emma Casto at Glenville State University! Students learned about solids and liquids and discovered the difference between reversible and irreversible changes using chocolate chips, butter, and ice. #GoGilmer #LoveMyWVSchool

At Gilmer County Elementary, students are learning what it means to be real writers! Through our Top Score Writing lessons, they are building strong foundations in organizing ideas, using transitions, and adding details that bring their stories to life.

Writing isn’t just a classroom skill—it’s a lifelong tool for thinking, expressing, and connecting. Families can encourage writing at home by inviting children to journal about their day, write stories together, or share letters with loved ones. 📝

🎥 Take a look at this month’s video to see our Wildcats in action as they grow into confident, creative writers! 💙🐾#GoGilmer #LoveMyWVSchool

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🤒 Please check out the flyer for ways to help stop the spread and keep everyone feeling their best!

Our kindergarten scientists in Mrs. Moyers’ and Mrs. Loudin's kindergarten class had a slime-tastic time on Friday! 💚🧪 They rolled up their sleeves for a hands-on science experiment and made their very own slime! #GoGilmer #LoveMyWVSchool

Here are a few more of our Wildcats joining in the fun for Red Ribbon Week! ❤️ Students took time Friday to work puzzles together in honor of this year’s theme — Life’s a Puzzle, Solve It Drug-Free! #GoGilmer #LoveMyWVSchool