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About GCMS

Grant County Middle School
305 School Road
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
Phone:: 859-824-7161
Fax:: 859-824-7163

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

GCMS CSIP 23-24

GCMS Continuous Improvement 23-24

GCMS Needs Assessment

GCMS Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 23-24

GCMS Executive Summary 23-24

Administrative Staff:

Dustin Plunkett, Principal

Michael Camacho, Assistant Principal

Mariruth Morris, 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