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Welcome to Gainesville Middle School East
Home of the RED ELEPHANTS

We are thrilled to welcome you to our HERD of learners!

Our mission is to foster a safe and engaging environment where every student is empowered to build lasting friendships, turn challenges into triumphs, and GROW to their own academic excellence. We believe in partnering with families to nurture the whole child during these crucial middle school years.

Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, we are glad you are here! Preview our school announcements to learn more about current events at GMS East!

Parent Webinar

Parents/Guardians: Join us for a Parent Webinar on Friday, August 7th at 5pm

Details Here

About Our School

Click here to learn about our GMS!

Parents

Resources to get involved with our HERD! Parent Portal for Infinite Campus, Parent Volunteer Form, Parent Coordinator, School Improvement Plan, Title 1, and more!

Open House Info

Click here to access all the OPEN HOUSE forms and information for 26-27!

Students

Student Info

Athletics, Club Day, Expectations,
Handbook and more.

Enroll

Visit here to become a Student with us!

Happening Now

26-27 School Year Info

OPEN HOUSE--Thursday July 30, 2026

Get your schedule
Meet the teachers
Buy your SPIRIT WEAR
Pick up school and team information

Each student is assigned an appointment time to attend in 30 minute blocks. Times will be mailed to each family using the address in Infinite Campus around July 15. Click this link to complete paperwork and get additional information for OPEN HOUSE.

*If you are unable to attend Open House on July 30, 2026, parents may stop by the school on August 3 from 12 until 4 to pick up your student packet in the front office or your child will receive their packet on the first day of school August 4, 2026.

School Supplies

For all RED ELEPHANTS...

Bookbag
Pencils, pencils, and more pencils
3 ring notebook with 8 dividers and notebook paper

Appreciated donations...

Tissue
Hand Sanitizer

* Please drop off your donations with your child's teacher at Open House.

7th Graders---GET YOUR SHOTS

Georgia state law requires 7th Graders get the shots before starting 7th grade.: Meningitis (MCV4) and a Tetanus (TDAP) vaccine. Click here for details.
Contact your doctor or Hall County Health Department to get your SHOTS before school starts

Parents/Guardians are asked to download the Infinite Campus PARENT PORTAL app

For help, please visit the GCSS Page.
On the PARENT PORTAL APP, parents/guardians are asked to update your details of phone number, contact name and number of who can pick up your child or we can reach out to in emergency, and add other details that are current for your child.
Parents may enter any changes via Parent Portal. See this video for parents on how to submit those changes.