The Community Connections Arab American Heritage event was a beautiful showcase of the culture of the Arab world, with amazing drum and dance performances, music, food, Henna and Arabic calligraphy, crafts, health and wellness resources and so much fun! Many thanks to our guests and everyone who made the celebration special and memorable. We are grateful to the very generous vendors, performers and door prize sponsors. Shout out to these participants: The Greendale Health Department/ Community Alliance, PAGE, Banat Al-Huriyeh, Tabla/Arabic Drum- Peter Alnimri, Stylish Henna By Amina, Farouq Abukhamireh- Arabic Calligraphy. Each guest received a ticket for a door prize sponsored by these generous businesses: Qahwa House, Wellbees Pharmacy, Crystal Hair Salon, MyCare Home Care Services, Cinnabon in Greendale and Bayshore mall, Hot Bargain Depot, Prestige  Accounting Services, Crave Cookies - Greendale, Jana Designs, and Rana's Beauty Room. Watch for this and the other Community Connections events in the 2026-2027 school year!
4 days ago, Greendale Schools
Children and adults receiving door prize ticket
Ladies smiling and enjoying shopping for Bread and scarves
Ladies doing Henna on young girls hands
Girls pour coffee in small cups
Man writing in Arabic
Raffle prizes on a table
Food for sale in a cafeteria
Young child working on crafts at special event.

GMS students traveled recently for the Engineering EXPO at the College of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The two-day exposition is held annually to encourage middle-school aged students to explore the fields of science and engineering. From aeronautics to plant biology, our Panthers and other EXPO attendees heard keynote presentations and watched demonstrations, participate in competitions and engaged with a multitude of hands-on exhibits showcasing what engineering is all about. Find out more about the EXPO on the UW website.

8 days ago, Greendale Schools
Students in a lab interacting with electronic equipment.
Student holding a control unit and operating a robot
Students standing in college building with Bucky Badger Wisconsin Mascot
Two individuals hold and observe a molecular model in front of a MRSEC banner.
Open-wheel race car with number 03 on display indoors.
Two students standing together and working on a model car.
Students posing with their spaghetti and jelly bean towers.
Student wearing a robotics device standing with an adult demonstrating it.

2026-2027 Greendale Varsity Cheer Tryouts are Coming Soon!
All Girls trying out please fill out the registration form linked here. Tryout material videos will be emailed to you once the registration form is submitted. Save these dates for clinics, tryouts and team/family meetings:
April 22 - 6:00 p.m. - Cheer/Pom meeting (with parents/guardians) with GHS AD Mr. Mark Pollex
May 11 and 14 6:00-7:30 p.m. - Clinics
May 16 - 9:00 -11:00 a.m. - Tryouts/Final Cuts
May 18 - Parent/Guardian Meeting (for those who make the team)
Check out the flier for additional details and information.

Go Panthers!

8 days ago, Julia Bahr
Cheery Tryout Info

🌯 Eat for a Cause: GMS Dine Out Night at Qdoba- Tuesday 4/21!
Looking for an excuse to skip the cooking and dishes? We’ve got you covered! Join us on Tuesday April 21st for a delicious way to support GMS at our upcoming Qdoba fundraiser.

Whether you’re a fan of loaded nachos, oversized burritos, or that legendary 3-cheese queso, your meal will help fund important programs for our students.

The Details

When: Tuesday April 21st 2026 4-8 p.m.
Where: Qdoba 5075 S 76th St. Greenfield, WI, 53220
The Impact: 25% of all sales go directly back to GMS!

How to Order:
There are two easy ways to make sure your meal counts:

Order Online: Head to Qdoba.com and use the promo code QDOBAGIVES at checkout.

In-Restaurant: Scan this QR code at the register when you pay.

📄 Need the flier? You can find the digital version by clicking here.

14 days ago, Julia Bahr
Qdoba QR

Student Activity Night - April 28
Our next Student Activity Night is Tuesday, April 28, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at GMS. It is
sponsored and organized by GMS NJHS (National Junior Honor Society). Student Activity
Nights are great opportunities for students to have a night of fun with friends as they enjoy
activities, like dodgeball and Bingo, and dance the night away. For this Activity Night,
parents/guardians must fill out this digital permission slip. Paper copies will NOT be
available.
In order to attend, a permission slip must be submitted, and students must pay a
$5 entrance fee
upon arrival at Student Activity Night. Only GMS students may attend. A
portion of the funds from the evening will help support upcoming group activities. If you are
available that evening, please consider volunteering to help make this event successful.
Please click this link to volunteer. Many thanks to those who have already reached out about
volunteering! We hope to see many of you there! Please let Mr. Del Ponte know if you have
any questions. Please remember: Students must stay until 7:00 p.m. If they wish to leave early, then a
parent/guardian must come into the school to pick them up.


When: Tuesday, April 28
Time: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Greendale Middle School
Cost: $5 (payable at the door)
Who: Open to GMS students only

18 days ago, Julia Bahr
Join us for this annual Community Connections celebration of Arab American Heritage Month, Thursday, April 23, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Canterbury Elementary.

This FREE Admission family-fun event will feature music, dance demonstrations, food, crafts, art and more. This year’s celebration will include: Debkeh dance, an Arabic calligrapher plus FREE food samples, and Henna art.

Dinner items from Fatty Patty Food Truck. Boutique items available for sale. (Please bring cash for purchases.) Everyone who attends will receive a ticket to enter into a free drawing of gift items from our vendors and local Arab-American owned businesses.

See you at Canterbury!
21 days ago, Greendale Schools
Poster announcing Arab American Heritage Celebration at Canterbury

GMS students are taking on the role of Student Librarian by creating library displays for students to receive recommendations on their favorite books. This Panther created the first Student Librarian Display. She came up with the concept, designed the sign and chose which books to include. This project is a great way to promote literacy, student leadership, and peer-to-peer relationships. #PantherPride #LearnGrowEngageGreendale #CultivatingExcellence

28 days ago, Greendale Schools
A person stands beside a cat-themed book display in a library with shelves labeled "HISTORY" in the background.

Dear Greendale Schools Families:

As a reminder, registration for our K-8th Grade 2026 Summer School classes will begin Tuesday, April 7, at 5:00 p.m. and last through Monday, April 28. We hope you consider joining us this Summer! Students wishing to expand and/or maintain their proficiency levels in literacy and math, and take part in enrichment opportunities are encouraged to sign up for our 2026 summer school. Classes will run June 22 through July 21. Summer School WILL NOT be in session on July 3 or July 6.

If you are interested in enrolling in Summer School, please refer to the following three resources:

K-8th Grade Summer School Booklet: This contains specific course details and general information about Summer School.
Registration Information: (To read BEFORE you register): This outlines information on how to prepare for registration and provides answers to common questions.
Step-by-Step Registration Guide: (To read WHILE you are registering): This provides step-by-step directions on how to register for classes.

If you have questions for students entering grades K-5 please feel free to contact Michael Brock, College Park Principal at 414-423-2851 or michael.brock@greendaleschools.org.

Questions for students entering grades 6-8 may be directed to Greendale Middle School Assistant Principal, Chris DelPonte at chris.delponte@greendaleschools.org.

If you have any questions regarding Infinite Campus or the Registration process please contact Julia Bahr at julia.bahr@greendaleschools.org or 414-423-2800 ext. 3010. For families needing password information for Infinite Campus, please contact your school office.

about 1 month ago, Julia Bahr
The 7th Annual Family Wellness Fair held at GMS was a huge success! Many thanks to the families who attended. Panel discussion topics included youth mental health and coping strategies, nutrition for growing minds and bodies, vaping dangers, school safety and more. Attendees also had the chance to explore community resources and check out 8th grade poster presentations that showcased their learning. Thanks, too, to the panelists, vendors and Community Alliance for its work on this special event.
about 1 month ago, Greendale Schools
Families at Wellness Event visiting vendor tables.
Parents attending a panel discussion at the Wellness Event.
People listening to an 8th grader discuss his presentation board at the Wellness Fair.
Close up of bags of Community Safety & Prevention Kits at Wellness Event.
Families at Wellness Event visiting vendor tables.
Families at Wellness Event visiting vendor tables.
Crowd at Wellness Event visiting with 8th graders as they explain their presentation boards.

Join Us for GMS Raffle Basket Night- Friday, March 13

Our GMS Raffle Basket Night is scheduled for Friday, March 13, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Gym.

Raffle tickets will be sold for 1 for $1, 6 for $5 and 15 for $10.00 - cash or checks only. Winning tickets will picked at 7:00 p.m. You do not need to be present to win. Here is a list of some of our donations. Money raised from this event will help support a variety of student activities and needs at GMS. Thank you for your support!

about 2 months ago, Greendale Middle School
Red Raffle ticket with black lettering

Reminder: Student Activity Night Permission Slips Due!

Our next Student Activity Night is Tuesday, March 17, from 5:00-7:00pm at GMS. It is sponsored and organized by GMS Athletics. For this Activity Night, parents/guardians need to fill out THIS DIGITAL PERMISSION SLIP. Paper copies will not be available. In order for students to attend, a permission slip must be submitted, and they must pay a $5 entrance fee upon arrival at Student Activity Night. Only GMS students may attend.

Student Activity Nights are great opportunities for students to have a night of fun with their friends as they play activities, like dodgeball and Bingo, and dance the night away. We hope to see many students there!


Dates for future Students Activity Nights are:

Tuesday, April 28: 5:00-7:00pm

about 2 months ago, Greendale Middle School
Middle School Activity Night in yellow letters with teal colored background
Join Us for GMS Raffle Basket Night- Friday, March 13

Our GMS Raffle Basket Night is scheduled for Friday, March 13, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Gym.

Raffle tickets will be sold for 1 for $1, 6 for $5 and 15 for $10.00 - cash or checks only. Winning tickets will picked at 7:00 p.m. You do not need to be present to win. Here is a list of some of our donations. Money raised from this event will help support a variety of student activities and needs at GMS. Thank you for your support!
about 2 months ago, Greendale Middle School
Red raffle ticket

Dear GMS Families:
Our next Student Activity Night is Tuesday, March 17, from 5:00-7:00pm at GMS. GMS Athletics is sponsoring this specific activity night. If you are the parent/guardian of a GMS student who has played at least one sport this year: We are in need of your help to make this specific Student Activity Night possible. If you are interested in volunteering to supervise the event and/or run activities, please fill out THIS FORM. You may reach out to Ms. Dominguez (sarah.laufer@greendaleschools.org) or Mr. Del Ponte (chris.delponte@greendaleschools.org) if you have any questions.

Thank you!
--
Chris Del Ponte
Associate Principal
Greendale Middle School


Phone: (414) 423-2800 Ext. 3020

about 2 months ago, Greendale Middle School
Middle School Activity Night in gold letters with teal colored background

March is designated as Youth Art Month and our Greendale Schools' student artists are showcasing the creativity, talent, and hard work that comes with creating works of art. The Greendale Public Library has a selected display of artwork from all of the Greendale schools. These works will be at the library through the month of March only. Please visit the art show and share this experience with your family.

about 2 months ago, Greendale Schools
A person painting a landscape on a canvas in an art studio.
Three children's drawings of owls with colorful details.

GMS Fundraiser- Tuesday, March 3 at Mountain Mike's Pizza
We have our next dine-out fundraiser on Tuesday, March 3, with Mountain Mike’s Pizza in
Greenfield. This is an all-day fundraising opportunity. Please present this flier when you go to
Mountain Mike’s on March 3. Thank you for your support.

about 2 months ago, Greendale Middle School
Mountain Mike's Pizza sign with mountains and pick axe

Time 4 Learning (4K) Registration is underway NOW!
Don’t wait until the last minute! Securing your spot early helps us plan for the best possible classroom experience. Registration for 4K for the 2026-2027 school year has been open and families may still register; however, at this time the opportunity to request the AM or PM session may be limited. Complete registration information is posted on the Time 4 Learning website.

about 2 months ago, Greendale Schools
Time 4 Learning  Registration Graphic Announcing Registration is open and photos of kiddos
Huge congratulations to the GMS Forensics Team for an incredible performance at last Saturday's Greendale Tournament! Not only did our team work tirelessly to host 300 students from 21 area schools, but they also claimed first place in the Large Schools division. Numerous students earned medals with top-three finishes in their categories. Way to go, GMS!
We also want to extend a special thank you to our sponsor, BBQ Supply Company in Greendale, for their generous donation of the medals for last week's competition. We appreciate your support of our talented students!
2 months ago, Greendale Schools
Group of GMS Forensics Students Posing After Home Tournament
GMS boy posing in front of a Panther backdrop with his medal from forensics tournament
Pair of GMS students posing with their first place medals from GMS Forensics Tournament
Pair of GMS students posing with their medals from GMS Forensics Tournament

Crafts & Conversations -- An event for Middle School Students
Join us for a fun, FREE after school event for Middle Schoolers to cultivate conversations and create a craft on Tuesday, March 3 , 2026 3:15-4:30 p.m. in the Greendale Middle School Cafeteria (MPR). This activity night is for students, caring adults are invited to attend. Registration needed, a limited number of reservations available. Supplies are ready for the first 100 registrants. A waiting list will be created for registrations after the first 100. You will be contacted if your family is on the waiting list. Contact Contact Middle School Counselor Erin Koplitz at erin.koplitz@greendaleschools.org or (414) 423-2800 ext. 3102 with questions. If you are registered and can no longer attend, please contact Erin.

3 months ago, Greendale Schools
Crafts and Conversations event design for Grades 6 - 8 sponsored by Greendale Schools and Brush Box

Join us TONIGHT for a community conversation on Executive Functioning Skills for Students -- Tuesday, February 10, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Hose Tower.

Community Alliance, Greendale Schools and the Greendale Public Health Department are teaming up to discuss the executive functioning skills we all need for success. Find out what these essential skills may look like based on a child’s age: planning, time management, task initiation, organization, problem solving, flexibility, working memory, emotional control, impulse control, attentional control and self monitoring. Registration recommended. Use this link or call the Greendale Health Department at 414-423-2110.

3 months ago, Greendale Schools
Executive Functioning Event Flier with all details of event same as the story

Greendale Schools and Brush Box present Crafts & Conversations Night -- An event for Middle School Students
Join us for a fun, FREE after school event for Middle Schoolers to cultivate conversations and create a craft on Tuesday, March 3 , 2026 3:15-4:30 p.m. in the Greendale Middle School Cafeteria (MPR). This activity night is for students, caring adults are invited to attend. Registration needed, a limited number of reservations available. Supplies are ready for the first 100 registrants. A waiting list will be created for registrations after the first 100. You will be contacted if your family is on the waiting list. Contact Contact Middle School Counselor Erin Koplitz at erin.koplitz@greendaleschools.org or (414) 423-2800 ext. 3102 with questions. If you are registered and can no longer attend, please contact Erin.

3 months ago, Greendale Middle School
Crafts