Blue Background, White text: August 23rd 2024 Eagle Family Weekly Message, Light Blue Text: Goochland County Middle School

Student/Parent Handbook

Parents and students, please review the GMS Student/Parent Handbook. This can be found under Documents on our website.


Cell Phone Procedures + Dress Code Policy

Parents and students, please view our new adopted cell phone procedures and dress code policy for this school year. This can be found under Document on our website.


PowerSchool FORMS

It is important that PowerSchool FORMS are updated every year!

Log in to your Parent PowerSchool Portal. Look over the information on each FORM. If updates are needed, please do so and press submit. If all the information is accurate and up to date, please press submit so we know you are verifying this.

If you need assistant creating an account or logging into your existing account, email Tracy Davis.


Online Payments

NOW is the perfect time to ensure you have access to these helpful Online Payment Systems to utilize throughout the school year!

*The student ID number will be needed for the initial set up. If you or your students do not know their student ID (aka: Lunch Number) email Tracy Davis or call GMS @ 804.556.5320 for assistance.


LOOKINGAHEAD....

Message from the PE Department

As of Thursday, August 29th PE classes will start our normal routine of dressing out for classes. If you still need to purchase a PE shirt they will remain available for purchase throughout the school year at this link. We look forward to getting our students moving and learning! https://osp.osmsinc.com/Goochland/BVModules/ProductTemplates/Bvc2013/Product.aspx?productid=AQ010-642

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Tuesday, 8/27

  • Reading MAP Test - Testing Day Altered Schedule

  • Cross Country - 5:15 *more info below

Wednesday, 8/28

  • Math MAP Test - Testing Day Altered Schedule

  • Cross Country - 5:15

Thursday, 8/29

  • Cross Country - 5:00 w/a parent/guardian meeting starting @ 5 PM

Friday, 8/30 - No School

  • Student/Teacher Holiday

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Monday, 9/2

  • School CLOSED - Happy Labor Day!

Tuesday, 9/3

  • Secondary Complex Lockdown Drill

  • Cross Country - 5:15

Wednesday, 9/4

  • Boys Soccer (home) @ 4:30

  • Volleyball @ Caroline, 4:30

  • Cross Country - 5:15

Thursday, 9/5

  • Cross Country - 5:15

Friday, 9/6

  • Volleyball @ Collegiate, 4:30

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Looking Ahead:

September 9 - 13: Science SGA Testing

September 10: Secondary Complex Fire Drill

September 16: Secondary Complex Bus Evacuation Drill

September 30 - October 4: Homecoming Spirit-Week (more info to come)

October 8: Secondary Complex Fir Drill

October 16 & 17: School Picture Day (more info to come)

October 17: The Great ShakeOut - Statewide Earthquake Drill

October 17: Early Dismissal Day & the END of MP1

October 18: Student Holiday + GCPS Parent/Teacher Conference Day, 11 - 6 PM (more info to come)


G.M.S.ATHLETICS

All students MUST have an up-to-date VHSL Sports Physical on file at GMS to participate in any school sports, including tryouts

VHSL Sports Physical Form

GMS Athletic Director: Mr. Dan Summitt

Information on GMS Sports can be found on the GMS Athletics Webpage.

*8th grade GMS students are eligible to tryout for GHS sports teams.

Visit the GHS Athletics Webpage for additional information.

Cross Country starts this Tuesday!

Cross Country makes it’s debut during the upcoming week of school, Diamoneke Tynes will be coaching the girls and Henry Jones coaching the boys. Practice begins on Tues., 8/27.

  • Any student with a current sports physical is able to participate.

  • Students must have proper running shoes and clothing. As well as a water bottle.

  • Practice will take place Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays - after school until 5:15

*There will be a parent/guardian Meeting Thursday, 8/29 @ 5:00 PM


Message from the GCPS Transportation Department

We know how important it is to you to be on time at the bus stop. Our app is now available for live tracking. Please note the transportation department does not release student ID numbers. You must contact the school for your student's ID number. If you used the app last year you do not need to do anything, you have probably received notifications. We hope you enjoy the app!

Directions:

  • Download Here Comes the Bus app or visit herecomesthebus.com

  • Click the “Sign Up” button

  • Enter school code 29977 and click “Next” followed by “Confirm”

  • Complete the “User Profile” box

  • Under “My Students,” click “Add.” Enter your child’s last name and student ID number

  • Once you confirm your information, you’re ready to begin! For more help please click here.