About GCMS

Grant County Middle School (GCMS) is home to the Braves and Lady Braves. Educating sixth, seventh, and eighth graders within Grant County. GCMS provides innovative instruction through the Blended Learning Platform. Each GCMS student has a mentor that they meet with on a regular basis. Grant County Middle School offers many extra-curricular activities and offers organizations for student leadership opportunities.
The Vision of GCMS:
“Student Centered Excellence”
The Mission of GCMS:
Cultivating a growth mindset through personalized goals that focus on both academic and social emotional success. connecting with students through individualized mentoring that encourages every student to be the best version of themselves.
Directions to GCMS
From Cincinnati:
Take I-75 South to Dry Ridge, Exit 159. Turn left onto Highway 22 East. Travel 1.9 miles.
Grant County Middle School is on your right, just past Dry Ridge Elementary School.
From Lexinton:
Take I-75 North to Barnes Road, Exit 156. Turn right onto Barnes Road. Travel .8 mile. At first stop sign (just past Grant County Public Library) turn left onto Arnie Risen Blvd. Travel 1.1 miles (“Arnie Risen Blvd.” becomes “School Road” just past the Grant County Board of Education Office.) Grant County Middle School will be on your left.
District Assurances
Administrative Staff:
Mariruth Morris, Interim Principal
Michael Camacho, Assistant Principal
Anita Jones, Front Office Secretary
Lori Poe, Attendance Secretary
Cindy Hinton, Financial Secretary
Katie Deno, Special Education Secretary
Rex Benson, Guidance Counselor
Rebekah Thomas, Guidance Counselor
Eve Lucas, Guidance Counselor
Holli Cain, Food Service Manager
Emily Dade, Youth Service Center
Mary Beagle, Nurse
Veronica Camacho, Curriculum Specialist
Rosie Davis, School Technology Coordinator
Michael Camacho, Athletic Director
Front Office Hours:
Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm
Summer Front Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday, 8:00am - 3:00pm
Friday, 8:00am - 2:00pm
School Information:
Buses Unload: 7:30am to 8:00am
Announcements: 8:10am
1st Wave Dismissal: 2:55pm