Attention 6th graders...
Did you miss the 6th grade info session on Back to School Night?
Check out all the deets using this link!
Please reach out to Ms. Powell or Ms. Blackley with questions.
NEED to KNOW info from Nurse Boggs!!
This message contains several key points of information for healthcare needs as we enter the 2025 school year.
If your middle school student requires prescription medication the school nurse must have a current GMS Medication Form on file. Important reminders:
1. Medication must be brought to school by the parent or caregiver, never a student;
2. Medication Forms must be signed by the prescriber AND the parent or caregiver;
3. Medications and signed forms may be brought to GMS.
4. If your student is diagnosed with a medical condition such as asthma, seizures, food allergies or diabetes, and requires emergency medication, please submit a completed medical form to the school nurse. Please email Nurse Boggs at bboggs@glnd.k12.va.us to schedule a time to meet prior to the first day of school if needed.
If your student is a rising 7th grader and still needs the required vaccines, TDAP and Meningococcal to start school. Options to receive these vaccines are a local pharmacy, your healthcare provider or by scheduling an appointment with the Goochland Health Department.
Calendars
2025-2026 School Year Calendar (
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Doors open for student arrival @ 8:45 AM
There will be no supervision prior to 8:45 AM.
Items needed to Kick-⚽ff the 25.26 School Year
* Review the Student Handbook with your student
* PowerSchool Forms
Please take a moment to verify/update your information in the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Parents must complete this verification process annually to ensure they are included in school division communications throughout the year. Below is a list of the forms that need to be verified or updated on PowerSchool for accuracy:
- Agreements (handbook agreement, consent to share information, and acceptable use policy)
- Demographics
- Health Information
- Legal Guardians
- Student Contact
You must update or confirm (by clicking “submit”) this information by Monday, August 18th.
*If you need assistance with your Parent PowerSchool Account reach out to Mrs. Tracy Davis
* iPad Fee
Nutrition Services Account
Please create or login to MyPaymentsPlus to set up/add money to your students account for breakfast and/or lunch.
You can find Monthly Menus here or on the GMS website by clicking the Dining Icon.
Click here for more information on the GCPS Nutrition Services as well as printable and online Free & Reduced Applications.
Looking Ahead
Monday, August 25 - Day 1
Fall Reading MAP (in English classes)
8th Grade expectations meeting, Eagle Block
Tuesday, August 26 - Day 2
Fall Reading MAP (in English classes)
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th Grade expectations meeting, Eagle Block
Wednesday, August 27 - Day 1
Fall Reading MAP (in English classes)
6
th Grade expectations meeting, Eagle Block
Thursday, August 28 - Day 2
Fall Reading MAP (in English classes)
Friday, August 29
No School
Lockdown Drill This Week
The secondary complex will be conducting a lockdown drill this week. Please take a moment to speak with your student about the importance of this practice and take any necessary steps to prepare your student for this drill.
🍂 September
September 1: Labor Day
September 2 - 5: Fall Math MAP testing through math classes
September 8: Start of Fall VALLSS testing
September 9 - 12: Fall SGAs for Science and History
September 16: MP1 Interim
September 29 - October 3: MP1 Writing Project through English classes
September 30: Advanced Program Information Night, 6 pm (grades 4-8 welcome)
GMS ATHLETICS
VHSL Sports Physical REQUIRED in order for any student to participate in tryouts
Without a completed and up-to-date Sports Physical students will not be eligible to participate in GMS Athletics Program.
Students may submit forms to Mrs. Tracy Davis by email, at Back to School Night, the GMS front office, or to the coach on the 1st day of tryouts.
*For more information see the GMS Athletics Webpage
Volleyball Tryouts
Tuesday, August 19 - Thursday, August 21
After school - 5:30 PM
Boys Soccer Tryouts
Tuesday, August 19 - Thursday, August 21
After school - 5:30 PM
Cross Country
Cross-Country - Starts on 8/26 and will be on Tue, Wed, Thur
GMS PTSA
Hello Goochland Middle School Families!
We hope you had a fun and safe summer. The GMS PTSA has been working hard to prepare for a GREAT school year. We can't wait to meet you and your GMS students.
We look forward to meeting you and working together to create an amazing school year for all!
To learn more about how we plan to Support the Success of Every Eagle and how you can be part of the team, please visit our website: gmseagles.givebacks.com
Game On GMS!
-GMS PTSA
Connect with Us
Email: GMSEaglesPTSA@gmail.com
Instagram: @goochlandeaglesptsa
Facebook: GMS Eagles PTSA
Backpacks of LOVE
Backpacks of Love, Inc. is a local nonprofit organization that has been providing weekend food bags to school children who may not have enough to eat at home since 2011. These food bags are distributed discreetly by school staff on the last school day of each week.
Canvas
Canvas is the learning management system for Goochland County Public Schools. Teachers deliver instructional materials, assignments, etc., through Canvas, and it is recommended that parents create an account to view their child’s progress in Canvas. Parents should use the directions and resources found at https://www.goochlandschools.org/page/canvas

