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Parent-Teacher Organization

Welcome to the GVMS PTO!

We are so excited to welcome everyone back and meet all the new families joining us here at GVMS!

The PTO is very involved in supporting our school in lots of different ways! We host fun events for our students and families, support our amazing staff and their classrooms, and look for ways to make Gainesville Middle School an even better place for everyone.

We would love for you to get involved! Whether you’re able to lend a hand at an event, help with a project, or join us for our monthly PTO meeting on Zoom, every bit of support makes a difference.

Your support is greatly appreciated, and we couldn't do what we do without our amazing families and staff! We look forward to a fantastic year together.

Meet Your PTO Board

  • President: Trish Neall

  • Vice President: Camille Blankenship

  • Treasurer: Tracy Houchens

  • Secretary: Lauren Main

  • Member-At-Large: Sara Agne

We are excited to work together to support our students, staff, and GVMS community!

 PTO Meetings

PTO meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month, whenever possible. Join us on Zoom to hear updates, share ideas, and help support our school!

  • September 9: First PTO Meeting

  • October 14: Microgrants Begin

  • November 18: Meeting moved due to Veterans Day during the second week

  • December 9: PTO Meeting

  • January: No Meeting

  • February 10: PTO Meeting

  • March 17: Meeting moved due to the holiday during the second week

  • April 14: Last month for Microgrants

  • May 12: Last PTO Meeting of the School Year

We hope you can join us! Every family and staff member is welcome.

GVMS Activities & Events

Mark your calendars for these fun events planned for our GVMS community!

  • August 20: Open House — date to be confirmed

  • September: Back-to-School Night — date to be confirmed

  • November 14: Bingo Night — Doors open at 6:00 PM; games run from 6:30–8:00 PM

  • January 22: Dance — After school, 3:00–5:30 PM

  • February 19: Bingo Night — Doors open at 6:00 PM; games run from 6:30–8:00 PM

  • March 16: Mario Kart — After school, 3:00–6:00 PM

  • April: Rising 6th Grade Night — date to be confirmed

  • June 11: Golden Hawks

More details and volunteer opportunities will be shared as each event approaches. We can always use helping hands to make these events a success!

 PTO Spirit Nights & Fundraisers

Support GVMS while enjoying a meal or treat! A portion of participating purchases helps our PTO fund school activities, events, and staff support.

Our spirit nights and fundraising days are generally planned for the fourth Wednesday of the month, when possible.

  • September 23: Chipotle

  • October 28: MOD Pizza

  • November 18: Panda Express

  • November: Nothing Bundt Cakes — date to be announced

  • February 24: Chipotle

  • March 31: MOD Pizza

  • April 28: Panda Express

  • May 26: Panera

Please watch our social media and email updates for ordering instructions, fundraiser codes, and any date changes. Thank you for supporting our Hawks!

Important PTO Links

PTO Support & Spirit Wear

Shop GVMS spirit wear, purchase event tickets, and more!

Click HERE to visit our PTO store!

PTO Facebook Group

Stay up to date on school events, announcements, and PTO activities!

Join the GVMS Closed Facebook Group

 Follow Us on Instagram

Follow us for PTO updates, school events, reminders, and a look at what's happening in our GVMS community!

Follow @GVMS.PTO.VA on Instagram

PTO Email List

Sign up to receive PTO updates, meeting information, volunteer opportunities, and more. The email list is informational, and there is no obligation to volunteer or join a committee!

Click HERE to join the PTO email list

Contact Us

Have questions, ideas, or want to get involved? We would love to hear from you!

Email us at [email protected]

 Thank You for Being Part of GVMS! 

Every family and staff member is automatically part of our PTO community. There are no dues, memberships, or registrations required. Whether you volunteer your time, attend a meeting, support an event, or simply stay informed, you are an important part of what makes GVMS special!

We appreciate your support and look forward to another great year together.

Go Hawks! 

Staff Microgrants — FOR GVMS STAFF ONLY

The PTO is happy to support our amazing GVMS staff and the work you do for our students through our monthly microgrant program!

  • The PTO awards two microgrants per month, with a combined total of no more than $400 per month.

  • Please complete the application before the monthly PTO Zoom meeting to be considered for an award that month.

  • Applications submitted after the meeting will be held and considered the following month.

How Payment Works

  • The PTO will issue payment for approved requests. Receipts must be submitted before a check can be issued.

  • If you prefer, we are happy to purchase the approved item directly for you!

If you have questions about the microgrant program, please email us at [email protected].

Click HERE to complete the Staff Microgrant Form

This microgrant application is for GVMS staff only.