ABOUT GMSS

School Information

• Gahanna Middle School South was opened in 1992, becoming the third middle school in our district. 
• We graciously serve approximately 630 students in grades 6-8. 
• Twitter: @GahannaSouth
• Instagram: Gahanna_South
• Facebook
• Youtube

Our Mission
To cultivate an environment that provides opportunities which challenge and inspire students to become knowledgeable, responsible, respectful, and caring citizens who value life-long learning.

To accomplish this, we believe that all students, parents, staff, and community members must become actively involved in the learning process.

South Synergy...challenge, inspire, prepare...Together

Faculty Information
We boast a thriving and engaging staff that strive to meet the needs of all learners and inspire all students to exhibit a growth mindset to get better everyday.

Clubs and Organizations
- Art Club
- Character Counts
- Chess Club
- Garden Club
- Intramural Sports
- Madden Club
- Math Counts
- Mentoring Program
- Power of the Pen
- Ski Club
- Spelling Bee
- South Live
- Student Council
- Yearbook

Course Offerings
Grade 6
- Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Math 6 / Ace Math 6
- Science

Grade 7
- Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Math 7 / Accelerated Math 7
- Science

Grade 8
- Language Arts
- American History
- Math 8 / Algebra I / Geometry
- Science

- Academic Connections

- Global Language (Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese)

Related Arts
- Art
- General Music
- Health
- Physical Education
- Strings
- Band
- Choir
- Design and Modeling (7th grade)
- Robotics (8th grade)
- Medical Detectives (8th grade)
- Advanced Physical Education (8th grade)
- Performance Ensemble (8th grade)
- General Music and Production (8th grade)


Athletics
7th and 8th grade only

Fall
- Football
- Cross Country
- Volleyball
- Golf
- Girls Tennis

Winter
- Boys Basketball
- Girls Basketball
- Wrestling
- Competitive Cheer (8th grade only)

Spring
- Boys Tennis
- Softball
- Track and Field
- Lacrosse (club)
- Baseball (club)