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Mission & Vision:

Vision Statement:

GMMS will prepare all learners in the academic and technological pathways while promoting literacy, inquiry, and critical thinking for student success.

Mission Statement:

The Mission of GMMS is to attract and provide innovative academic and leadership experiences for all learners with excellence by connecting people, purpose, and practice.

1:1 Student to computer ratio
$58 Million in Capital Bond Improvements
Universal Pre-K
Established St. John the Baptist Education Foundation to Support Teachers and Students

About Us

School colors: Red and Gray
School mascot: Timberwolves

Located in Garyville, Garyville/Mt. Airy Math and Science Magnet School educates more than 300 students in grades kindergarten through 8th with a focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). Our school is continuing on its journey to be the best in the state! Our faculty members are continuously evolving as they guide our students in highly engaging learning activities. Twice a week, our teachers attend professional development sessions where they learn or share activities that promote mastery of the state-mandated Grade Level Expectations.

Remember we cannot do it alone – WE NEED YOU! There will be no S_CCESS without U!

Upcoming Events

Feb 27

Black History Showcase

Feb 24

Literacy Showcase 2nd grade

Dec 12

Holiday Music and Arts Festival (Middle and High School)

Time: 6:30 PM

Location: St. John Community Theatre

Dec 10

Holiday Music and Arts Festival (Elementary)

Time: 6:30 PM

Location: St. John Community Theatre

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Principal’s Message

Salutations Scholars, Families, and Friends!
I am excited about my third at Garyville/Mt. Airy Magnet School (GMMS) for the
2025-2026 academic year. GMMS is a welcoming and inclusive academic environment where
student achievement is a priority. Administration, teachers, and faculty have high expectations
for all students, and we believe in all students and their potential to compete in this
technologically advanced society. We invite parents, guardians, and community stakeholders
to partner with GMMS by attracting and providing innovative academic and leadership
experiences. One-way families can partner with Garyville/Mt. Airy Magnet is to join the Parent
Engagement Group (PEG) and supporting the organized school projects. In addition, home-to-school partnership is the most impactful factor in the success of scholars. At Garyville/Mt. Airy,
we understand the importance of maintaining a productive partnership through open and
honest communication along with positive and proactive engagement across stakeholders.
Your involvement is welcomed and encouraged to support student success.
I am thrilled to embark on this mission with students from PreK - 8 to nurture, develop, and
accelerate their understanding and knowledge academically, socially, and emotionally. Our
scholars will become better problem solvers, critical thinkers, and innovative creators while
receiving instruction with approved Tier 1 curriculum supplemental resources. Our school’s
goal is to meet the needs of all learners resulting in academic progress and student
achievement. Our instructional focus includes ELA & Math Intervention, standards-aligned
instruction, student engagement, and innovative learning experiences. The integration of
effective instructional practices will provide a robust classroom environment for the acquisition
of knowledge. We have Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) expectations that
empower students to be respectful, responsible, safe, problem solvers as they learn, work, and
play each day. Working together, we can help all students to achieve with excellence by doing
“Their Best”!
Respectfully yours,
Dr. Kara Lawson, Principal
“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”- Tim Notke