🎄 GCES Families! 🎄
Be on the lookout — Holiday Luncheon forms are coming home tonight in student folders/backpacks! 🥰
Please return the form by Friday, November 7th.
We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you!
#GoGilmer #LoveMyWVSchool
This short video shows simple ways to help your child practice counting, sorting, patterns, and problem-solving in everyday routines. Whether you’re cooking, playing, or cleaning up toys, there are easy ways to make math meaningful and fun.
👩👦 Try these strategies at home and watch your child’s confidence grow!
📹 Check out our video below to see these ideas in action.
https://youtube.com/shorts/9PiPVyVDiqc?feature=share
Yesterday, our Wildcats celebrated Unity Day by wearing orange and joining together to promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.
A huge thank you to Mrs. Goodnight for organizing this meaningful event and reminding us that when we stand together, we can make a difference! #GoGilmer #LoveMyWVSchool
Our Wildcats are venturing into their second year of the Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM) program! This unique opportunity allows students to learn traditional Appalachian string music by ear, connect with the cultural heritage of central West Virginia, and perform alongside local master musicians.
We’re proud to see our students carrying on the rich musical traditions of our region—one string at a time! #GoGilmer #LoveMyWVSchool
🏀 Wildcat Basketball Season is Almost Here! 🏀
We’re looking for 4th and 5th grade students to join our GCES Wildcat Basketball teams!
Players will be placed on co-ed teams, with 2–3 practices each week and games on Saturdays.
Students must maintain a C average or higher to participate, and a current sports physical (dated May 1, 2025 or later) is required before practicing.
If your child is interested, please return the basketball form by Friday, October 24 to receive the full packet of paperwork.
Let’s get ready for another great Wildcat season! 💙🐾🏀 #GoGilmer
🎉 We’re proud to celebrate our September Award Winners! 🎉
Students were recognized for showing outstanding character (Responsibility), academic excellence, hard work, and achievements in band, art, and music — plus our Cleanest Room Awards!
Way to go, Wildcats! #GoGilmer #LoveMyWVSchool
🎃👻 Join us for GCES’s 5th Annual Boo Bash! 👻🎃
Get ready for a spooktacular evening of fun at Gilmer County Elementary School on Thursday, October 23rd from 4:30–7:00 PM!
There will be games, treats, and tons of Halloween fun for the whole family. 🎯🍬
Be sure to stop by the welcome station to pick up a wristband for your child so they can participate in all the free activities!
🕸️ Sponsored by Communities In Schools and the GCES PTO 🕸️
#GoGilmer #LoveMyWVSchool
Mrs. Rhoades’ fourth-grade reading classes at Gilmer County Elementary recently created their very own literature fair projects, inspired by some of their favorite stories — My Father’s Dragon, James and the Giant Peach, and Because of Winn-Dixie. Students worked in small groups to analyze story elements such as setting, plot, conflict, and theme, then brought their learning to life with colorful display boards and creative props. 🍊🐉🐶 Their hard work and attention to detail truly made these classic stories leap off the page! #GoGilmer #LoveMyWVSchool
We want to take a moment to recognize Mr. Price and Mrs. Hartshorn for their outstanding leadership at Gilmer County Elementary. Their dedication, encouragement, and commitment to our students and staff make GCES a wonderful place to learn and grow.
Thank you both for all you do each and every day to support our Wildcat family! #GoGilmer #LoveMyWVSchool
💚 Girl Scout Pool Party
📅 Sunday, October 5 | ⏰ 12:30 – 2:30 PM
📍 Glenville State University Pool, 200 High St, Glenville
A swim party and new member registration for all girls in grades K-12 interested in joining Girl Scouts! Current members are invited too.
🍂 Kids’ Day at the Farmers Market
📅 Saturday, October 11 | ⏰ 9 AM – 1 PM
📍 Gilmer County Farmers Market, 720 N Lewis St, Glenville
Join us for crafts, games, and fall-themed snacks—fun for the whole family!
#GoGilmer #LoveMyWVSchool