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GMSD News
![Ashley Rotenberry smiling headshot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1784124614/gmsdk12org/vw5ntii5bgjcrzhcdht8/DSC00034.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1784124614/gmsdk12org/vw5ntii5bgjcrzhcdht8/DSC00034.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1784124614/gmsdk12org/vw5ntii5bgjcrzhcdht8/DSC00034.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1784124614/gmsdk12org/vw5ntii5bgjcrzhcdht8/DSC00034.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1784124614/gmsdk12org/vw5ntii5bgjcrzhcdht8/DSC00034.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1784124614/gmsdk12org/vw5ntii5bgjcrzhcdht8/DSC00034.jpg","width":2200}])
July 2026 - GMSD teacher Ashley Rotenberry was selected by the Tennessee Department of Education to lead statewide math training, sharing her expertise with educators across West Tennessee while helping strengthen mathematics instruction for students across the state.
- FHES
- staff spotlight
![Latoya Cohen headshot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733847109/gmsdk12org/gk1h5gkn3xrh0vlsgbpg/LatoyaCohen.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733847109/gmsdk12org/gk1h5gkn3xrh0vlsgbpg/LatoyaCohen.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733847109/gmsdk12org/gk1h5gkn3xrh0vlsgbpg/LatoyaCohen.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1733847109/gmsdk12org/gk1h5gkn3xrh0vlsgbpg/LatoyaCohen.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733847109/gmsdk12org/gk1h5gkn3xrh0vlsgbpg/LatoyaCohen.jpg","width":1365}])
July 2026 - Latoya Cohen’s expertise, innovation, and problem-solving have made her an invaluable leader behind GMSD’s financial systems, earning districtwide recognition and a nomination for Skyward’s 2027 Leader in Excellence Award.
- Finance
![A student runs through the water and smiles.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1783966039/gmsdk12org/jwtfkgxiyazxsrlzcezm/imagejpeg_2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1783966039/gmsdk12org/jwtfkgxiyazxsrlzcezm/imagejpeg_2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1783966039/gmsdk12org/jwtfkgxiyazxsrlzcezm/imagejpeg_2.jpg","width":624}])
July 2026 - GMSD’s Extended School Year program provided students with continued learning, connection, and memorable experiences this summer, including a special water day celebration at Forest Hill Elementary.
- ESE
![John Frizzell headshot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768917388/gmsdk12org/zqi0ebtrxbbxbginuisl/FrizzellJohn.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768917388/gmsdk12org/zqi0ebtrxbbxbginuisl/FrizzellJohn.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768917388/gmsdk12org/zqi0ebtrxbbxbginuisl/FrizzellJohn.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768917388/gmsdk12org/zqi0ebtrxbbxbginuisl/FrizzellJohn.jpg","width":1148}])
July 2026–Houston High teacher selected to train educators across Tennessee in social studies
![Whit Thomas Joins Houston Middle School Leadership Team]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782402842/gmsdk12org/t5yakzspspz50zkan5lp/Untitleddesign-2026-06-25T105349132.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782402842/gmsdk12org/t5yakzspspz50zkan5lp/Untitleddesign-2026-06-25T105349132.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1782402842/gmsdk12org/t5yakzspspz50zkan5lp/Untitleddesign-2026-06-25T105349132.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1782402842/gmsdk12org/t5yakzspspz50zkan5lp/Untitleddesign-2026-06-25T105349132.png","width":1080}])
June 2026--Whit Thomas is bringing his passion for student success, strong relationships, and high expectations to Houston Middle School as the school's newest assistant principal.
![a student dressed as a flower walks in the parade of states]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746636473/gmsdk12org/knbkbratekwboriyhhym/About.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746636473/gmsdk12org/knbkbratekwboriyhhym/About.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746636473/gmsdk12org/knbkbratekwboriyhhym/About.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746636473/gmsdk12org/knbkbratekwboriyhhym/About.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1746636473/gmsdk12org/knbkbratekwboriyhhym/About.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1746636473/gmsdk12org/knbkbratekwboriyhhym/About.jpg","width":2200}])
June 2026 - We are ready for takeoff! Join us for a day of Kindergarten Camp on either June 12 or July 13. Register now!
![Three girls wearing their backpacks hug and smile at the camera.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770742362/gmsdk12org/zfo8y3iywhtdbyeewtzt/DSC02165.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770742362/gmsdk12org/zfo8y3iywhtdbyeewtzt/DSC02165.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770742362/gmsdk12org/zfo8y3iywhtdbyeewtzt/DSC02165.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1770742362/gmsdk12org/zfo8y3iywhtdbyeewtzt/DSC02165.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1770742362/gmsdk12org/zfo8y3iywhtdbyeewtzt/DSC02165.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770742362/gmsdk12org/zfo8y3iywhtdbyeewtzt/DSC02165.jpg","width":2048}])
The Summer Reading Assignments for Houston Middle Mustangs heading into the 26-27 school year are now available!
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May 2026–Forest Hill fifth graders stepped into the real-world challenges of leadership, teamwork and financial literacy during a memorable “1997-style” day at JA BizTown, where an unexpected internet outage forced students to run their businesses the old-fashioned way.
![Students in the library playing a game]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779134442/gmsdk12org/czygsadvplq1tzeesyxp/DSC01416.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779134442/gmsdk12org/czygsadvplq1tzeesyxp/DSC01416.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779134442/gmsdk12org/czygsadvplq1tzeesyxp/DSC01416.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1779134442/gmsdk12org/czygsadvplq1tzeesyxp/DSC01416.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1779134442/gmsdk12org/czygsadvplq1tzeesyxp/DSC01416.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1779134442/gmsdk12org/czygsadvplq1tzeesyxp/DSC01416.jpg","width":2200}])
May 2026--Houston Middle School students in Ms. Alicia Breen’s gifted WIN classes are designing original board games from scratch as part of the school’s annual Game Expo, blending creativity, strategy, collaboration, and hands-on learning into one unforgettable experience.
![The April Employee Celebration Tour Brings the Energy Across GMSD Campuses]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779076808/gmsdk12org/rzsloao1kyufwzbgpkwh/AprilCelebrationtour-4.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779076808/gmsdk12org/rzsloao1kyufwzbgpkwh/AprilCelebrationtour-4.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779076808/gmsdk12org/rzsloao1kyufwzbgpkwh/AprilCelebrationtour-4.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1779076808/gmsdk12org/rzsloao1kyufwzbgpkwh/AprilCelebrationtour-4.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1779076808/gmsdk12org/rzsloao1kyufwzbgpkwh/AprilCelebrationtour-4.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1779076808/gmsdk12org/rzsloao1kyufwzbgpkwh/AprilCelebrationtour-4.jpg","width":2200}])
April 2026--Surprise visits, cheering coworkers, gift cards, donuts, and plenty of smiles — April’s GMSD Employee Celebration Tour brought excitement to campuses across the district as staff members were recognized for the difference they make every day.
![A Legacy That Lasts: Celebrating GMSD’s 2026 Retirees]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779075847/gmsdk12org/lvrh1tumi6vnojvlg4pg/ScreenShot2026-05-17at104327PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779075847/gmsdk12org/lvrh1tumi6vnojvlg4pg/ScreenShot2026-05-17at104327PM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779075847/gmsdk12org/lvrh1tumi6vnojvlg4pg/ScreenShot2026-05-17at104327PM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1779075847/gmsdk12org/lvrh1tumi6vnojvlg4pg/ScreenShot2026-05-17at104327PM.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1779075847/gmsdk12org/lvrh1tumi6vnojvlg4pg/ScreenShot2026-05-17at104327PM.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1779075847/gmsdk12org/lvrh1tumi6vnojvlg4pg/ScreenShot2026-05-17at104327PM.png","width":2200}])
May 2026--After dedicating more than 295 combined years to students, schools, and the Germantown community, GMSD’s 2026 retirees are being celebrated for the lasting impact they made in classrooms, offices, and campuses across the district.
![Honoring Dr. Heather Fisher’s Legacy While GOAL Looks Ahead Under Rob LeGault’s Leadership]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779074616/gmsdk12org/ilkkpnkldm2fycf7aoob/heatherfisherretirement-7.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779074616/gmsdk12org/ilkkpnkldm2fycf7aoob/heatherfisherretirement-7.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779074616/gmsdk12org/ilkkpnkldm2fycf7aoob/heatherfisherretirement-7.jpg","width":720}])
May 2026--As Dr. Heather Fisher retires after 30 years in education and helping shape GOAL into a thriving virtual learning community, Rob LeGault will lead the program into its next chapter with a renewed focus on flexibility, innovation, and student-centered support.
![Houston High Choir Director Kinsey Healy Named CMA Foundation Music Teacher of Excellence]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779073857/gmsdk12org/rw1hullxz7v6qqjwxhcj/Untitleddesign-2026-05-17T221044551.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779073857/gmsdk12org/rw1hullxz7v6qqjwxhcj/Untitleddesign-2026-05-17T221044551.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779073857/gmsdk12org/rw1hullxz7v6qqjwxhcj/Untitleddesign-2026-05-17T221044551.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779073857/gmsdk12org/rw1hullxz7v6qqjwxhcj/Untitleddesign-2026-05-17T221044551.png","width":940}])
May 2026--Kinsey Healy, director of choirs at Houston High School, has been named a 2026 CMA Foundation Music Teacher of Excellence, one of the nation’s top honors for music educators.
- GMSD Highlights
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April 2026--Eighth grade students from Riverdale K-8 School earned four top-10 finishes at the prestigious TMTA Regional Algebra I Contest under the leadership of coach and sponsor Michelle Dlabaj.
![Third Time’s the Charm: Dogwood Student Returns as Superintendent for the Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779071436/gmsdk12org/xfr7sn76zylgavcyyxvq/superintendentfortheday-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779071436/gmsdk12org/xfr7sn76zylgavcyyxvq/superintendentfortheday-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779071436/gmsdk12org/xfr7sn76zylgavcyyxvq/superintendentfortheday-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1779071436/gmsdk12org/xfr7sn76zylgavcyyxvq/superintendentfortheday-2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1779071436/gmsdk12org/xfr7sn76zylgavcyyxvq/superintendentfortheday-2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1779071436/gmsdk12org/xfr7sn76zylgavcyyxvq/superintendentfortheday-2.jpg","width":2200}])
May 2026--Dogwood third grader Allie and her friend Cece spent an unforgettable day as “Superintendents for the Day,” exploring everything from TV production and engineering to softball and student-led business ventures across Houston High School.