This Tuesday: Integrated Reading and Writing SOL for 8th Grade
8th grade will be taking the Integrated Reading and Writing SOL on Tuesday the 15th during Blocks 1 and 2. They will go to class during Blocks 3 and 4 as normal.
Please help us ensure they bring a fully charged iPad and get a good night's sleep!
SHREK THE MUSICAL: APRIL 25-27th
This year's spring musical will be SHREK: THE MUSICAL. The performance dates/times are the following:
Friday, April 25th at 7 PM
Saturday, April 26th at 2 PM
Saturday, April 26th at 7 PM
Sunday, April 27th at 2 PM
Ticket prices are $10 for students and $15 for adults. Click Here to purchase your tickets online. You can also buy tickets at the ticket booth with cash or check the day of the performance. Tickets for GCPS employees are free!
New Beanstack Challenge for April!
Happy April, all! April is School Library Month, so let's celebrate! If you read and log 300 or more minutes in April in Beanstack, you will earn PBIS points, a small prize, and recognition on the tvs! So don't forget to log the books you're reading and how much time! If you need help finding a book to read, swing by the LC - we are happy to help!
Student Choice Awards
Students voted for their favorite teachers and staff members as part of the Student Choice Awards, sponsored by our Student PBIS Team. Winners were celebrated with a Certificate of Appreciation and a sweet treat for making a positive impact on our school. Congratulations to all of our amazing staff!
Girls 2 Women Wraps Up a Successful Year!
On April 8, 2025, we held our final Girls 2 Women Circle of the year, and we couldn't be prouder of all that our girls have accomplished! Through mentoring, leadership activities, and community building, these young women have grown in confidence, character, and connection. We are so proud of their hard work and growth, and we look forward to seeing all the amazing things they will continue to achieve!
Yearbooks still for sale!
We have 38 yearbooks left for sale! Don't delay for purchasing your yearbook for the 24-25 school year!
Please use this link to purchase.
Family Life
Family Life Education sessions will be held during specified Eagle Blocks. The 8th grade session will be on 4/25, 7th grade on 4/29, and 6th grade will be on 5/1. If you would like your child to be opted out of their session please return this form to your child's Health/PE teacher no later than April 24th.
Course Registration for 25-26 SY
Students have completed their course requests for the 2025-2026 school year through Health/PE classes. School counselors will be connecting individually with any students who have not completed their requests.
Teacher course recommendations and student elective preferences can be viewed in PowerSchool (If you need assistance with your Parent PowerSchool Account please reach out to Mrs. Davis), and will also be sent home with students later this spring.
As a reminder to rising 7th grade families - students who wish to begin a world language credit in middle school must start Spanish or French by 7th grade. Please review the course requests/recommendations - if you have any questions about an academic course recommendation please connect with the core teacher directly.
For questions/concerns about your child's elective requests, please connect with their school counselor as soon as possible.
For rising 6-8th grade: if interested in overriding a course recommendation, please complete the GMS Guardian Override Request Form
For rising 9th graders: if interested in overriding a course recommendation, please complete the GHS Guardian Override Request Form
Upcoming Sense of Belonging Survey
Linked here, please find a preview copy of the student GCPS Sense of Belonging and Inclusion Survey that will be administered to students during their Eagle Block on Monday April 14th. The purpose of the survey is to collect student input on how our school is doing in creating a safe, welcoming, inclusive environment for all students and to solicit input on how we can improve. Any parent wishing to opt their child out of taking this survey may do so by completing the following Google form.
Please contact our survey coordinator, Brett Baird, at bbaird@glnd.k12.va.us with any questions or (804) 556-5320.
Support the GMS Junkyard Pups
Support Our Future Engineers!
The Goochland Middle School FTC Robotics Team, "The Junkyard Pups," is seeking community support to supplement funding provided by Goochland County to enhance our next robotics season. Your generous donation will directly impact our students by providing essential resources needed for competition and learning.
GCPS Wellness Night
GCPS is hosting the Stronger Together Fun Run for our Goochland Community on Wednesday, May 14th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm (Gates open at 5:00 PM, Fun Run begins at 5:30 PM) at the GHS stadium. The purpose of the event is to promote health and wellness among students, families, and staff. We'll have food trucks, games, bouncy houses, and door prizes. We'll also have various community organizations there to help connect families with resources. Participants will also be able to participate in a "fun run" with colored chalk. Come out and join the GCPS mental health team, participate in games, and enjoy a free night of family fun! This event will be fun for all ages. Please contact Ashley Lawson (alawson@glnd.k12.va.us) or Melissa Mariner (mmariner@glnd.k12.va.us) with any questions.
Summer Volleyball Camp
The Beginners Volleyball Camp will run June 16-18th from 9am-12pm each day.
Cost: 75$
Register here
Please contact Coach Jacobson at rjacobsen@glnd.k12.va.us with questions.
Bulldog Basketball Camp
Dates: June 2nd-4th
Who: Boys Ages 6-15
Grades: Rising 1st - 9th
Time: 8AM - 12PM
Where: GHS & GMS Gyms
Cost: $100
Registration Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NlprE7ZNG4v37srQLk4HP583VxLhtgmgXXe8vjLm6pg/viewform
Contact Coach Gordon at prgordon@glnd.k12.va.us with questions
Reading Program with Goochland Restaurant
We're excited to share a wonderful reading incentive program sponsored by Goochland Restaurant!
Students can earn free rewards by reading and tracking their progress. Here's how it works: Students will receive a bookmark to log their reading. After completing 8 books, they can bring their bookmark to Goochland Restaurant and choose a reward: a free drink plus either fries, onion rings, or a cookie. The best part? Students can complete multiple bookmarks and earn multiple rewards (see Mrs. Dewey in the LC for additional bookmarks)!
We hope this program encourages and celebrates our students' reading achievements.