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School Starts August 20th - Enrollment Opens Soon!
Check out our Back to School page for all the most important information about the 2026-2027 school year. You can find registration instructions, back-to-school event dates, the school calendar and bell schedule, school supply lists, and more!
Mission & Philosophy
About Us
Our mission is based on a partnership of schools, parents, and the community united in education for life - instructing, inspiring, and empowering every student in a safe environment.
Middle school is a time for exploration and growth. At GMS, we embrace new challenges, focus on kindness, and always strive to do our best. We believe hard work and positive attitudes will significantly contribute to academic progress, social development, and emotional well-being.
News & Announcements
![Welcome to the 2026–2027 School Year!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1755747638/valdezcityschoolsorg/nbytue0yd0phnloiq8br/GMSWelcomeBacktoSchoolThumbnailTemplate.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1755747638/valdezcityschoolsorg/nbytue0yd0phnloiq8br/GMSWelcomeBacktoSchoolThumbnailTemplate.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1755747638/valdezcityschoolsorg/nbytue0yd0phnloiq8br/GMSWelcomeBacktoSchoolThumbnailTemplate.png","width":800}])
We can't wait to see your faces back on campus!
![School Van Incident Near Delta Junction – All Students and Staff Safe]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1774562966/valdezcityschoolsorg/amvmin8hvhhyfcsfahww/gmsvanincident.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1774562966/valdezcityschoolsorg/amvmin8hvhhyfcsfahww/gmsvanincident.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1774562966/valdezcityschoolsorg/amvmin8hvhhyfcsfahww/gmsvanincident.png","width":800}])
School Van Incident Near Delta Junction – All Students and Staff Safe
![Notice of Schedule Adjustment at GMS/VHS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732231306/valdezcityschoolsorg/wne4mrawvyesl8k2xeyr/GMSVHSScheduleUpdate.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732231306/valdezcityschoolsorg/wne4mrawvyesl8k2xeyr/GMSVHSScheduleUpdate.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732231306/valdezcityschoolsorg/wne4mrawvyesl8k2xeyr/GMSVHSScheduleUpdate.png","width":800}])
Effective Monday, December 2, 2024
New Start and End Times (Monday-Thursday): 8:05AM-3:30PM
New Required Attendance Dates on Calendar: 12/13/24, 1/20/25, 2/28/25, 3/6/25, 3/7/25
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Our First Flex Friday is this week at Gilson Middle School! Art, band, journalism, fitness, chess, study halls, salmon dissection, woods, climbing, student government, and more!
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We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new district and school websites!
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Valdez City Schools is proud to announce that Amanda Tippetts has accepted the position of Principal at Gilson Middle School for the 2024-2025 school year.
Upcoming Events
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Gilson Middle School, 357 Robe River Dr, Valdez, AK 99686, USA
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Gilson Middle School, 357 Robe River Dr, Valdez, AK 99686, USA
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Valdez, AK, USA