Blue Background, white text: August 30th 2024 Eagle Family Weekly Message, Light blue text: Goochland County Middle School

Set up your "Pop-Up Store' for the PTSA Popcorn Fundraiser

GMS PTSA Popcorn Fundraiser Image


Advanced Programs Information Night

Goochland’s Advanced Programs Information Night will take place on Wednesday September 25th from 6:00 to 7:30pm in the GMS/GHS auditorium.

For questions, contact Dr. Beth Fowler at bfowler@glnd.k12.va.us.

This event is most relevant for current 8th grade families interested in applying to any of the advanced high school programs, however, all grade levels welcome!


Student/Parent Handbook

Parents and students, please review the GMS Student/Parent Handbook. This can be found under Documents on our website.


Cell Phone Procedures + Dress Code Policy

Parents and students, please view our new adopted cell phone procedures and dress code policy for this school year. This can be found under Document on our website.


PowerSchool FORMS

It is important that PowerSchool FORMS are updated every year!

Log in to your Parent PowerSchool Portal. Look over the information on each FORM. If updates are needed, please do so and press submit. If all the information is accurate and up to date, please press submit so we know you are verifying this.

If you need assistant creating an account or logging into your existing account, email Tracy Davis.


Online Payments

Need GMS gear? We have it in stock ready for you! Purchase can be made on OSP

NOW is the perfect time to ensure you have access to these helpful Online Payment Systems to utilize throughout the school year!

*The student ID number will be needed for the initial set up. If you or your students do not know their student ID (aka: Lunch Number) email Tracy Davis or call GMS @ 804.556.5320 for assistance.


LOOKING AHEAD....

Message from the PE Department

As of Thursday, August 29th PE classes will start our normal routine of dressing out for classes. If you still need to purchase a PE shirt they will remain available for purchase throughout the school year at this link. We look forward to getting our students moving and learning! https://osp.osmsinc.com/Goochland/BVModules/ProductTemplates/Bvc2013/Product.aspx?productid=AQ010-642

Monday, 9/2

  • School CLOSED - Happy Labor Day!

Tuesday, 9/3

  • Secondary Complex Lockdown Drill

  • Cross Country - 5:15

Wednesday, 9/4

  • Boys Soccer (home) @ 4:30

  • Volleyball @ Caroline, 4:30

  • Cross Country - 5:15

Thursday, 9/5

  • Cross Country - 5:15

Friday, 9/6

  • Volleyball @ Collegiate, 4:30

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Looking Ahead:

September 9 - 13: Science SGA Testing

September 10: Secondary Complex Fire Drill

September 16: Secondary Complex Bus Evacuation Drill

September 25: Goochland's Advanced Programs Info Night, 6pm - 7:30pm GMS/GHS Auditorium

September 30 - October 4: Homecoming Spirit-Week (more info to come)

October 8: Secondary Complex Fir Drill

October 16 & 17: School Picture Day (more info to come)

October 17: The Great ShakeOut - Statewide Earthquake Drill

October 17: Early Dismissal Day & the END of MP1

October 18: Student Holiday + GCPS Parent/Teacher Conference Day, 11 - 6 PM (more info to come)


G. M. S. ATHLETICS

All students MUST have an up-to-date VHSL Sports Physical on file at GMS to participate in any school sports, including tryouts

VHSL Sports Physical Form

GMS Athletic Director: Mr. Dan Summitt

Information on GMS Sports can be found on the GMS Athletics Webpage.


Weekend Food Resources - Backpacks of Love


Dear Parents/Guardians,

Backpacks of Love, Inc. is a local charity that was formed to provide food for school children over the weekend. Children who are in need of such food will receive a small bag of food & snacks on the last day of the school week. The food exchange will be handled in a discreet manner with only the guidance counselor, teacher & child aware of what is occurring.
Backpacks of Love has been providing food for families since 2011 & is expanding to accept
more families. This letter is acting as an invitation to you & your child to participate in the
voluntary program. By completing the form below and returning it to the guidance
counselor you are agreeing to participate in the program.
We want everyone that needs food bags to receive them. Because the food is limited, please do not request the bags unless there is a true need. Let the school know if circumstances change.
The form at the bottom of this page will help the school to determine who is eligible. Backpacks of Love will not be responsible for how the food is used nor responsible for determining the safety of the food in allergy or food sensitivity situations, as that responsibility falls to the parents/guardians.
Please fill out & return the attached form if you want your child to receive the weekend food
bags.
Thank you,
Matt Henke -Executive Director - director@backpacksoflove.org - (804)350-1127


Message from the GCPS Transportation Department

We know how important it is to you to be on time at the bus stop. Our app is now available for live tracking. Please note the transportation department does not release student ID numbers. You must contact the school for your student's ID number. If you used the app last year you do not need to do anything, you have probably received notifications. We hope you enjoy the app!

Directions:

  • Download Here Comes the Bus app or visit herecomesthebus.com

  • Click the “Sign Up” button

  • Enter school code 29977 and click “Next” followed by “Confirm”

  • Complete the “User Profile” box

  • Under “My Students,” click “Add.” Enter your child’s last name and student ID

    number

  • Once you confirm your information, you’re ready to begin! For more help please click here.