We at GEMS believe every student can thrive and have a variety of unique programs that assist in successfully guiding students from middle to high school.
Welcome to Glen Edwards Middle School, cleverly known as GEMS. We are a student centered school; complete with diverse students and a dynamic culture.
06/05/2026
Our 7th graders had a great time at their end-of-year celebration!
This year's trip was to McBean and was filled with fun, laughter, and memories as students celebrated a successful school year together. It was a wonderful way to wrap up the year and enjoy time together before summer break. 🐾
Today was the GEMS 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony! 🎓
The GEMS Class of 2026 has truly left its mark. We celebrated the accomplishments, growth, and memories of an amazing group of students as they took the next step in their educational journey.
One statistic that makes us especially proud—over half of our promoting class earned a 3.0 GPA or higher! Their hard work, perseverance, and dedication have paid off.
Congratulations, Class of 2026! We can't wait to see all the great things you'll accomplish in high school and beyond. Once a Panther, always a Panther! 🐾🎉
06/04/2026
Tonight was the 8th Grade Promotion Dance!
A huge thank you to our 8th grade parents committee for organizing and putting on such a fun and memorable event for our students. The decorations, activities, and special touches helped create a wonderful evening for our soon-to-be graduates.
We are so grateful for the time and effort that went into making this celebration so special. 🐾
Today was our 8th Grade Awards Ceremony, where we had the opportunity to recognize and celebrate our students' many accomplishments! 🎉
Students were honored for their academic excellence, athletic achievements, elective accomplishments, and outstanding performance in their subject areas.
We are so proud of all of our award recipients and the hard work, dedication, and perseverance they have shown throughout their time at GEMS. Congratulations to all! 🐾
05/30/2026
Today was our SBAC Field Day! ☀️🎉
Students who completed their testing and met the testing expectations set by their teachers were able to enjoy a variety of fun activities today. It was a great way to celebrate their hard work, focus, and perseverance during the testing season. Thank you to our Leadership students and teachers for helping make the day a fun and positive experience for our students!
05/29/2026
After school was our annual yearbook pickup and signing event! 📘✍️🎉
Students had a great time looking through their yearbooks, collecting signatures from friends and staff, and enjoying all the fun extras available for purchase. Plus, Kona Ice was there to help make the event even sweeter!
Such a fun tradition and a great way to celebrate all the memories from this school year!
Today was the GEMS Culture Fair, fully put on by our 6th grade history classes/students!
This amazing event has been organized by our 6th grade history teachers for the past 10 years, and before that it was a Renaissance Fair tradition.
So much hard work, creativity, and learning went into today’s event, and it was incredible seeing students share and celebrate cultures from around the world with our whole school community.
05/28/2026
Last night we celebrated our students who reclassified! 🎉
We are so proud to recognize 22 current GEMS students for this incredible accomplishment and milestone. Their hard work, perseverance, and dedication truly paid off!
We were so busy celebrating that we forgot to take pictures, but it was such a special evening for our students and families.
05/26/2026
The LHS senior parade came through GEMS today! 🎓
It was so special seeing former students come back to campus and getting the chance to congratulate them on all they’ve accomplished. Moments like these are such a great reminder for our current students to see what hard work, growth, and perseverance can lead to. We are so proud of all of our graduates!