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Getting ready for a new school year
A Grier Middle School teacher hands out an assignment to students.

The first day of school for students is Wednesday, August 12. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school and having an awesome school year.

A new approach for classroom management
The image shows two students and a teacher working together on a laptop in a classroom setting, with various educational materials and posters visible in the background.

Twelve of our schools are using a research-based approach called no-nonsense nurturing to help teachers with classroom management. In their role as no non-sense nurturers, teachers are creating a structured and consistent classroom environment for students that focuses on engagement, respect, and academic success.

Learn about no-nonsense nurturing

Grier Middle School
Students at Grier Middle School perform the musical %22The Lion King.%22

The students at the STEAM Academy brought “The Lion King” to life on stage with an outstanding performance. As part of the school’s arts integration program, students spent weeks preparing for the musical, and for many, it was their first time performing on stage.

Watch the video here.

Students learn guitar at Grier Middle School.

At Grier Middle School, we offer something you won’t find anywhere else in our district — a guitar class for middle school students. Want to know how our program began and what our students enjoy most about learning guitar?

Press play to hear our story.

Providing care for students at school
The image depicts a smartphone screen displaying a doctor's portrait, surrounded by various medical icons and the Kintegra Health logo.

Thanks to our partnership with Kintegra Health, we offer a telehealth clinic here at our school. Students, who are experiencing a minor illness or condition, can be seen by a medical provider virtually. 

GET INFO: Telehealth at our school
 

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Drop-in Open House

Join us for a drop-in open house on Thursday, August 6 for the. Families of seventh and eighth grade students are invited to attend from 1:00-3:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to meet teachers, find classrooms, and get ready for the first day of school.

Sixth Grade Transition Camp

Our sixth grade transition camp will be held Saturday, August 8, from 10 a.m. to noon. Rising sixth grade students will have the opportunity to experience what a day in middle school is like, tour the school, and learn what to expect as they begin the new school year.

Why Grier Middle School?

Four reasons why we are the right school for your child.

Innovation School

We are one of 10 innovation schools in Gaston County Schools for the 2025-2026 school year. This means we offer creative programs designed to give students new ways to learn, grow and succeed.

A picture of a Grier Middle School teacher helping students on an assignment.

STEAM Academy

We're home to the new STEAM Academy, which gives students exciting opportunities to explore science, technology, engineering, the arts and math through hands-on, real-world learning.

Two students work on a completing a task during the RoboGASTON competition.

Student Support

Our students are making great progress in reading and math through targeted small group instruction.

A math teacher works with a student in small targeted group instruction.

Athletics

Grier Middle School has a strong tradition in athletics, offering students the chance to compete, build teamwork skills and show their school pride.

A Grier Middle School cheerleader competes at the Middle School Cheerleading Showcase.

Our Calendar

Important dates for Grier Middle School and Gaston County Schools.