Goochland Middle School

GMS Eagles had their Spelling B-E-E today! We had 40 students participating, with our ultimate winner: 7th grader, Enzo! All students did an amazing job and spelled some difficult words. Great job, Eagles!
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Goochland Middle School National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) students spent the day spreading joy and lending a helping hand at Byrd Elementary! 💙🦅

Our students jumped into a variety of activities across the school—supporting kindergarteners with a Thanksgiving project (and some hot chocolate!), assisting with learning activities like escape rooms and reader’s theater, creating holiday crafts, and spending time with Pre-K students during play, art, and lunch.

We are so proud of their leadership, kindness, and commitment to service!

Our robotics team, The Junkyard Pups, is looking snazzy in their jerseys!
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During Eagle Block this week, students had a chance to learn how to fold the best paper footballs and play a couple games. Mr. Gordon was the Eagle Block host and will eventually hold a Paper Football Tournament to see which Eagle will reign supreme!
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Last week, Ms. Talley's English classes presented their poetry projects! Students created a poem built out of other poems all based around a theme. Their poems had to feature certain figurative language and be presented in a creative way to their class!
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Yesterday, Mr. Beasley's computer science classes showcased their Makey Makey Arcade! 🎮 In a unit on inputs and outputs, students designed and built their own video game controllers using Makey Makeys and conductive materials. Guests were invited to come test out the controllers and learn about how students created their controllers!
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Today, Eagles honored Veteran's Day with an assembly during Eagle Block. Led by Mr. Sykes, there were speeches from staff and students and the band performed some songs!
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Students in Ms. Jewett's English class participated in the "Ceremony of Twelve" from The Giver and received their lifetime assignments, ranging from doctor to working at the fish hatchery.
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Yesterday, students in Mr. Tate's robotics class took a field trip to Greenswell Growers! Students got a chance to talk to the CEO and the head grower about the many robotics involved in growing their lettuce, as well as tour the manufacturing side of the business.
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Students in Ms. Savage's science class got to experience the moon phases! With a lamp acting as the sun, they rotated through a whole cycle, seeing the phases in light on a foam ball acting as the moon.
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🏺✨ Step back in time with Mr. Rorrer’s Quest II students! After studying ancient civilizations, students created their own artifacts and transformed the classroom into a museum exhibit.

From a sarcophagus and artwork to games inspired by ancient cultures, each display showcased their creativity and deep understanding of history. "Visitors" toured the museum as students proudly shared their knowledge and handmade pieces from civilizations long ago! 🌍📜

GMS had a blast this Halloween! We enjoyed costumes galore and a student vs teacher volleyball game! The teacher team came away victorious, taking the trophy and the bragging rights.
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🎨🕵️‍♂️ Students in Ms. Alvis’s class put their detective skills to the test in an art gallery-themed escape room! The "Museum of Notable Art" had a painting stolen, and students had to solve the mystery using clues, QR codes, dichotomous keys, and puzzles—all while learning about famous artists and their masterpieces. What a creative way to combine art, problem-solving, and teamwork! 👩‍🎨🧩🔍

Yes, Chef! 👨‍🍳 Mr. Rorrer's QUEST I students went on a gourmet adventure to the Young Chef's Academy this week. They learned that cooking can be a science and an art while making homemade pasta sauce and noodles from scratch. They had a blast!
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🎽 4th Annual Unified Track Meet! 🎽

Last Friday, our stadium was filled with teamwork, encouragement, and smiles as we hosted our 4th Annual Unified Track Meet! Athletes and partners participated in a variety of fun activity stations across the complex before wrapping up with an exciting, abbreviated track meet on the field.

We were thrilled to welcome teams from Fluvanna County and Albemarle County to join in the fun and competition! ❤️💛

It was an incredible day celebrating inclusion, sportsmanship, and Bulldog spirit—both on and off the track! 🐾

Goochland Middle School is collecting food donations to support the Goochland Christmas Mother program. Students are encouraged to bring canned fruit, instant potatoes, oatmeal, and cereal and place them in the collection boxes located in the front hallway.

Donations will be accepted now through Thursday, November 20, 2025.

Thanks to generous contributions from our school and community, the Goochland Christmas Mother program is able to provide food and personal gifts to more than 300 local families each year.
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Ms. Hope's Earth Science classes were learning about mineral properties and how minerals form by breaking apart geodes to study the crystal structure and other physical properties of the geodes. Students got to keep their geodes after completing the lab!
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Mr. Rorrer's QUEST II students journeyed to the Red Door Escape Room in Short Pump today to take part in an Escape Room. Here they were asked to solve electronic puzzles, find hidden keys, complete physical activities, and most importantly, work together in order to successfully escape the fantastical rooms. After the rooms were completed the students were then given the opportunity to go behind the scenes with professionals within the business to see how the electronic and practical puzzles were created. It was a great time!
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We kicked off e-sports this week! Students practice teamwork, communication, and sportsmanship.
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