Principal's Message
On Friday, our students attended the Gurrie Activity Fair and explored the many amazing sports, clubs, and extracurricular opportunities our school offers. We are very fortunate that District 105 supports such a wide variety of activities, ensuring that every student can find at least one that matches their interests and needs. Getting involved is such an important part of middle school growth, it helps students build friendships, leadership, and responsibility while also preparing them for the many opportunities they’ll encounter in high school.

We encourage you to talk with your student about what they learned at the fair and help them choose at least one activity to join. For most clubs, we provide a late bus so that students who ride the bus can still participate and get home safely after their activity.

Proud to be a tiger!
Dr. Mendoza

Waiver link: Gurrie Middle School 9/24 - Link to waivers

If you are experiencing difficulties with the payment for the trip, please contact your child’s advisor or Dr. Mendoza for assistance.

If your child will not participate in the Outdoor Education program, please complete this form and return it to your child’s advisor by Wednesday, September 17. Students who do not participate are still expected to attend school and will engage in supervised activities at Gurrie.

Drills This Week: Bus Evacuation and Lockdown

First TGIF of the Year!

The kids have been working hard at school, and now it is time for them to have some fun! The first TGIF of the school year is this Friday, September 26, 2025. This special event, sponsored by the Gurrie Middle School PTO, is for Gurrie students only and offers a great chance to relax, enjoy time with friends, and even meet new ones.

Students will spend the afternoon having fun with student-organized ping-pong, air hockey, board games, music, and more. To participate, students must return a signed permission slip before they can purchase a ticket.

We want this to be an exciting and memorable event for our Tigers, so please consider signing up to help in any way you can!
The Gurrie Middle School PTO is excited to sponsor the first TGIF of the school year, a special Friday activity for Gurrie students only. 

Date: This Friday, September 26, 2025
Time: 3:25 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Gurrie Middle School

Please use the sign-up link to volunteer and help make this event a success:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A44ADA928A6FE3-58791014-tgif#/ 

Sagawau Learning Center Field Trip - 7th Grade Only - October 1st

Gurrie is committed to our theme of “WE Make a Difference.” We encourage our students to make a difference through community service. One opportunity we provide is an environmental restoration project for our 7th graders. Please read the details below, which summarize important information. This trip is free of charge. Contact your student’s advisors if you have questions or do not want your child to participate.

We appreciate your support.

7th Grade Team

WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 1st

Each group will be gone for about three hours.  Students will be divided into two groups based on their advisory.  Schedules will be explained to students during advisory.

WHERE: Sagawau Environmental Learning Center at 12545 West 111th St, Lemont, IL 60439

PURPOSE: To remove invasive species from local forest preserves. Invasive plants to be removed: buckthorn, garlic mustard, and/or honeysuckle.

Lunch:  Students will not be at school during the regular lunchtime and should bring their own lunch.

HOW TO DRESS: Please dress appropriately for the weather and outdoor work. We will be outside the entire time we are at the forest preserve. Pants, socks, and gym shoes or boots must be worn regardless of the temperature. Hats and gloves are strongly recommended.

WEATHER:  The trip may be canceled due to severe weather.  

IMPORTANT: Students can only participate in this service project if they come dressed appropriately for the activity.  Call your student’s advisor if you have any questions.

 Attention 7th graders and New 8th Graders - HOODIES WITH A PURPOSE- Order By October 3

Helping Students Stay Present: Our Cell Phone Policy

At Gurrie, we encourage students to keep their phones turned off and stored in their lockers during the school day. However, as long as phones are not visible and not in use, they meet our school policy.

This expectation helps minimize distractions, encourages students to stay engaged with learning, and promotes positive interactions with their peers. If you need to reach your child during the day, please call the main office, and we will make sure your message is delivered.

Thank you for partnering with us to keep our Tigers focused and ready to learn each day.

Pleasantview Safety Day - September 27

Yearbook Ordering:

Please order your child's yearbook early. If you order your yearbook by September 26th, the yearbook will be $20. That is a $5 savings! After September 26th, the price will increase to $25, so order yours soon!

Ordering a yearbook is important for students and families because it preserves irreplaceable school memories, provides a tangible keepsake for reflection, and offers a unique window into a child's school life. Your child will look back at this yearbook for years to come and be reminded of all the amazing things that they did, accomplished, and were a part of. Yearbooks are $25 and can be purchased in person with either cash or check, or online through this website: jostensyearbooks.com

This year, we are continuing with the option to customize their yearbook. This will be an additional cost and is ONLY available online. If you have already purchased one in person and would like to switch to the customization option, please reach out to Mrs. Neadly through either ParentSquare or email: lneadly@d105.net.

If you would like to submit photos for consideration for the yearbook or are wondering if you have purchased a yearbook, please send them to Mrs. Neadly through either ParentSquare or her email: lneadly@d105.net.

PTO Information

We are so fortunate to have an amazing PTO that provides invaluable support to our students, staff, and families. Please consider joining this amazing work!

• Wrestling Intramurals: Start in November, after school from 3:30–4:30 PM. Open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders, no experience necessary. Students should complete the Wrestling Interest Form on the Gurrie Athletics Classroom page.
• Girls Basketball: The 7th grade team is off to a strong 2–0 start with wins over Pleasantdale and Willowbrook. Highlights include Nylah Kettaneh with 11 points (three 3-pointers), Maddie Machelinski with 8 points and 16 points in game two, Abby Rondinella as defensive player of the game, and Lilly R. recognized for her defense. The 8th grade team fought hard in their home opener against Willow Springs, with standout play from Alex Badrov, Margaret Sheehan, and Reagan McGorgan.
• Cross Country: The girls swept the top 9 spots at Walker Park for a decisive win. Leaders included Alex Schuda, Zoey Schuda, Kennedy Hartman, Cate Riberto, Sydney Hartman, Elizabeth Tweedie, and Leah Mullick. The boys finished a close second after a tiebreaker with McClure, led by Grant Vonglukiat (1st), Ben Strozak (3rd), Ryker Santiago (4th), Owen Yarborough (9th), Spencer Borling (11th), Damien Garcia-Zamarano (14th), and Nathan Tydus (15th).

• EMM (Every Member Matters): Make-up meeting this Thursday after school for students who missed both meetings last week. Signed permission slips are due.
• GAC (Gurrie Activity Council): First meeting is Thursday, September 25, after school in room 209B. Students will begin planning the Halloween dance, Project Linus, Red Ribbon Week, and more.
• Library Leaders: First meeting tomorrow, September 23, after school in the LLC. Students unable to attend should email Ms. Wagner.
• Green Team: We put Gurrie’s courtyard harvest to good use by making homemade grape jelly from our very own grapes, and the flowers in the courtyard are still blooming beautifully!

• 8th Grade Accelerated ELA: Hosted their Spring Avenue 3rd grade buddies, building connections and sharing a love of learning across grade levels.