Goochland Middle School

🎉 September is Attendance Awareness Month and our students are showing their school spirit while focusing on the importance of being at school every day!

✅ At all three elementary schools, students are participating in Attendance Matters Spirit Week—today was “Head for Success” day, and hats of all kinds were on display. 👒🧢🎩
✅ At Goochland Middle School, grade levels are facing off in an attendance challenge. The winning grade earns a special surprise (and of course, major bragging rights!).

We’re proud of our students for celebrating the power of showing up—because every day counts!

📣 Join the Superintendent’s Listening Tour!
As part of his entry plan, Dr. Armstrong is hosting 5 listening sessions across Goochland County. These one-hour conversations are an opportunity for families and community members to share honest, constructive feedback about their experiences with GCPS.

Your input will help guide Dr. Armstrong’s work in his first year and shape the future of our division’s Strategic Plan.

🕕 All sessions will be held from 6:00–7:00 p.m.

📍 Dates & Locations:
Mon, Sept 15 – Byrd Elementary School Library
Tue, Sept 30 – Goochland Recreation Association
Wed, Oct 8 – Goochland High School Library
Mon, Oct 20 – Randolph Elementary School Library
Tue, Oct 28 – Jerusalem Baptist Church

We hope you’ll make plans to attend and share your voice!

💰📊 Sound financial management is a priority at GCPS!

We’re proud to share that recent audits of school activity funds at all three elementary schools showed no deficiencies. In addition, GCPS has once again earned the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association.

👏 A huge shout-out to our dedicated school bookkeepers and to the outstanding leadership of our Finance Director, Stephanie Wyche, for ensuring excellence in financial stewardship across the division.

You know it's Friday at GMS when Mr. Beasley is singing the "It's Friday!" song! Find him strumming his guitar and singing this wonderful song all over the building to get into the Friday spirit!
#GameOn #GoEagles

🇺🇸 Today, many of our students and staff took part in Patriot Day activities, reflecting on the events of September 11 and honoring the heroes we will never forget. ❤️🤍💙

Earlier this morning, district leaders and school board members also participated in the 9/11 Ceremony hosted by Goochland County Fire-Rescue at Fire Station 5 to honor the lives lost and the courage of first responders.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget.

Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Parks as our new GMS Administrative Intern! She will work alongside the admin team, focusing on transportation needs and class attendance, while supporting staff and students throughout the school year.
#GameOn #GoEagles

🚓🚒 Tonight, we had the privilege of recognizing two of our strongest partners—the Goochland County Sheriff’s Office and Goochland County Fire-Rescue.

Their dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to our schools help ensure that every student learns in a safe and secure environment. From being a visible presence in our buildings, to responding in moments of need, to collaborating with us on proactive safety initiatives—these teams go above and beyond for our community.

We are truly grateful for their service, leadership, and partnership. ❤️

This past Friday, the SOAR Store opened for business! Students use their PBIS points to purchase items. We are so appreciative of our PTSA volunteers that help us run our store!
#GameOn #GoEagles

Mr. Montgomery's Day 2 Video & Media students utilized some dedicated time in the courtyard to refine their recording skills and prepare for the upcoming Good Morning Goochland season. We look forward to seeing the new Good Morning Goochland team in action very soon.
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The Goochland County School Board will hold its next regular meeting on September 9, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at the Goochland County Administration Building (1800 Sandy Hook Road, Room 250). View the full agenda here: https://glnd.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=351
All are welcome to attend.

Mrs. Parks 8th grade Art Honors Class participated in an interactive, kinesthetic gallery walk encouraging students to analyze and respond to their peers' works of art, helping them to offer constructive critiques, develop new ideas, and gain a deeper understanding of the sculptural processes and concepts through observation and discussion.
#GameOn #GoEagles

Last week, Ms. Tynes' Block 1 class had a successful pop-in with Ms. Powell as part of our #BeHere challenge! They enjoyed time in the courtyard and freeze pop!
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Mr. Tate's class continued their exploration with the Indi Cars today as they "explored space!" Their task was to get their car as close to Saturn as possible without hitting it or going past it. Students only got one shot in the hallway of "space", doing all their prep work and testing in the classroom on "Earth."
#GameOn #GoEagles

Congratulations to our 6th graders in Week 1 of our #BeHere attendance challenge!

Students and staff will compete for the highest attendance averages throughout the month of September.
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Ms. Alvis is taking students on a trip to France, Summer 2027! There will be a virtual parent meeting for interested travelers on September 10th at 7pm. RSVP to attend: https://bit.ly/4mXCvWp

Did you know August 27th is World Rock Paper Scissors Day? We did at GMS! Staff played all day, winning clothespins from each other, with Mr. Dressel walking away with 14 in total!
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Don't miss the gorgeous Game On bulletin board handmade by our very own Ms. Alvis as you come into the school!
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Mr. Rorrer's World Geography students last week were tasked with creating a giant world map puzzle as a class! Not only was it fun, but it also taught critical thinking skills and teamwork for everyone to accomplish the complete puzzle.
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Mr. Beasley brings a new Intro to Computer Science class to GMS! Students worked with Roversa robots and practiced sequencing, psuedocode, and problem solving!
#GameOn #GoEagles