Greenwood Mennonite School
12802 Mennonite School Road
Greenwood, Delaware 19950
302-349-4131

Greenwood Mennonite School est. 1928

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1.    Is GMS really 80 years old?
 

    Yes! John Calvin Coolidge Jr. was President of the United States, Robert P. Robinson was Governor of Delaware, a gallon of gasoline was 15 cents, and GMS was founded with 30 students enrolled. The year was 1928.

 

2.    Does my child have to be a Mennonite to attend your school?
 

    No. Nearly every major Protestant denomination is represented at GMS. The current student body is made up of approximately 60% non-Mennonite and 40% Mennonite students. 

 

3.    Does GMS have a lunch program?
 

    Yes. GMS operates a full service cafeteria, providing lunches for all grades.

 

4.     Are my contributions to GMS tax deductible?
 

    Probably. GMS is a non-profit organization and provides the necessary proof of donations for tax purposes.

 

5.     Is GMS a private school?
 

    Yes, it is owned by Greenwood Mennonite Church and Cannon Mennonite Church. It is funded by tuition assessments, private and corporate contributions, and patron fundraising efforts.

 

6.    Does GMS participate in interscholastic athletic programs?
 

    Yes. GMS is a member of the Peninsula Athletic Christian Conference and fields teams in Varsity and Junior Varsity Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Softball, Track, and Volleyball.

 

7.    Is bus service provided?
 

    Yes. GMS owns and operates several buses.

 

8.    Does GMS have a website?
 

    Yes, you're on it!    www.gms-flames.org

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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