Goochland Middle School

🎲 Learning comes alive through creation and teamwork! 🗺️

Mrs. Voss’s 6th-grade history classes took a hands-on approach to mastering their Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) on Westward Expansion. Our middle schoolers designed complete board games from scratch—crafting original game boards, rules, trivia questions, and player directions!

Many groups drew inspiration from the Oregon Trail, navigating history through creative gameplay. To top it off, students played each other’s games and provided thoughtful feedback, building critical thinking and peer support.

We are so proud of our young historians for bringing history to life with so much creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking! Keep exploring, shining, and learning! 🚀📜🎨

This years' escape room is all about immersing students into a realm of street art. Ms. Alvis transformed the classroom into a subway and city street, full of replicas of famous artworks. The students have to collaborate, explore, and interact with the space to learn about different street artists and solve critical-thinking clues.
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Happy First Line Friday! Come find this book and other great stories in the GMS LC!
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Ms. Steeley's class brings a little fall joy to the GMS courtyard with a cute scarecrow they made!
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Our Eagles loved getting to see the Freestyle Connection BMX Stunt Show today! Seeing professional BMX riders and hearing their inspirational words was a great way to end our Thursday. We are so thankful to the PTSA for their fundraising efforts to bring this event to GMS!
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Our students from Girls2Women enjoyed a fun-filled outing at Topgolf! It was a great opportunity to build connections, try something new, and make memories together outside the classroom. We are grateful for opportunities like these that empower our students, encourage confidence, and strengthen friendships.
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POV: You're Mr. Gordon taking the rounds to see what is happening at Goochland Middle School.
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🧡 Kindness connects us across all five of our schools! 🧡

Last week, our entire division celebrated Kindness Week with special activities designed to uplift one another and remind our students just how much they are loved and valued. The highlight of the week came on Wednesday, when our halls were filled with a sea of orange as students and staff stood united in kindness!

We are so proud of the supportive, caring environment our students, staff, and families build together every day. 🌟

Recently, our Unified PE class joined the Goochland High School Unified class for a fun day out! Starting with lunch at Chick-fil-A, students then headed to Bowlero for an afternoon of bowling. Everyone had a great time, and they are already looking forward to our next trip!
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Thank you so much to everyone who volunteered and/or shopped at the GMS book fair! If your child didn't get a chance to shop or has money left in their eWallet, the online book fair (https://shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecommerce/parent-store-2.html?fairId=6215191) will continue until 11/1/26. Please let Mrs. Settle know if you have any questions or concerns!

Big news across Goochland County Public Schools! 💡✨

We are so proud to announce that staff members at every single one of our schools were recognized as winners of the @goochlandedufoundation Strategic Innovation Grants! 🏆🎉

These grants empower our incredible educators to bring creative, forward-thinking learning experiences directly into the classroom for our students. From dynamic hands-on projects to innovative new technologies, our teachers are always finding fresh ways to inspire learning.

We are immensely grateful for our continued partnership with the Goochland Education Foundation! Together, our community and schools build a brighter future for Goochland students every day. ❤️📚

Granting another 8th Grade Wish today! This one was for Marlee G and she wanted to teach with her favorite teacher, Ms. Waldron!
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So proud of our commUNITY! From uplifting post-its filled with thoughtful words to an orange-out for Unity Day, Eagles are showing up for Unity Week with kindness!
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It's Unity Week at GMS! Don't miss our 'You Are Loved' sign right at the front entrance. Can you spot your name?
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GMS is bringing student voice into our morning announcements! You can hear different Eagle voices every morning at 9 am!
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Join us TODAY at California Pizza Kitchen for a fundraiser! 20% of your purchase with the attached flyer all day will go to GMS. We appreciate your support!
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Don't forget to swing by the lost and found to pick up any items your students may have left behind at school over this marking period!
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Granting 8th grade wishes! Lily W. wanted to be principal for a block, so she shadowed Mr. Gordon today, checking emails and answering calls on the walkie!
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The Goochland County School Board will hold a School Board meeting on October 13, 2026, at the Goochland County Administration Building. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m.

GCPS School Board agendas can be found here: https://glnd.community.highbond.com/Portal/

All are welcome to attend.

Join us next Thursday at California Pizza Kitchen for a fundraiser! 20% of your purchase with the attached flyer all day will go to GMS. We appreciate your support!
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