Eagle Weekly Family Message

Early Dismissal Procedure

From 3:15 - 3:30 pm, there will be no early dismissals allowed. This is to help our front office operate smoothly with end of day duties and safety procedures.


UPCOMING: Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent Teacher conferences will be on October 18th from 11am to 6pm. Conference sign ups will go live Friday October 11th.

Please see the follow document for instructions on how to sign up using the platform PTCFast.

Conference Sign Ups


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 Social Studies class on Wednesday, November 6th, or Thursday, November 7th. 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.


8th Graders: Advanced Programs Applications Now Open!

Students residing in Goochland County have the unique opportunity to participate in three highly-regarded, challenging regional programs: Advance College Academy, Blue Ridge Virginia Governor’s School, and Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School. These programs offer opportunities for dual enrollment courses, virtual coursework, and career-ready pathways.

You can find information about all of these programs, including the applications, on our website!


Student PBIS Team Interviews

Dear Families,

We received a large number of applications for the Student PBIS Team at Goochland Middle and will conduct interviews on Friday, October 11, 2024 during Eagle Block. We will announce the team members once the interviews are finalized. For more information, please contact Mrs. Montgomery.

Thank you!


Save the Date: Picture Day 10/16 and 10/17

Pictures will be taken durning students Health/PE classes

*** Students who have Mr. Singleton or Mr. Ferguson during Day 2-Block 4 will take pictures on Wednesday, 10/16 during Eagle Block ***


LOOKING AHEAD....

Monday, 10/7 - Day 2

  • Soccer HOME @ 4:30

  • Volleyball HOME @ 4:30

Tuesday, 10/8 - Day 1

  • Secondary Complex Fire Drill

  • Soccer HOME @ 4:30

Wednesday, 10/9 - Day 2

Thursday, 10/10 - Day 1

  • Volleyball HOME @ 4:30

Friday, 10/11 - Day 2

  • Parent Teacher Conference Sign Ups Go Live


Weekend Food Resources-Backpacks of Love

Backpacks of Love

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Backpacks of Love, Inc. is a local charity that was formed to provide food for school children over the weekend. Children who are in need of such food will receive a small bag of food & snacks on the last day of the school week. The food exchange will be handled in a discreet manner with only the guidance counselor, teacher & child aware of what is occurring.
Backpacks of Love has been providing food for families since 2011 & is expanding to accept
more families. This letter is acting as an invitation to you & your child to participate in the
voluntary program. By completing the form below and returning it to the guidance
counselor you are agreeing to participate in the program.
We want everyone that needs food bags to receive them. Because the food is limited, please do not request the bags unless there is a true need. Let the school know if circumstances change.
The form at the bottom of this page will help the school to determine who is eligible. Backpacks of Love will not be responsible for how the food is used nor responsible for determining the safety of the food in allergy or food sensitivity situations, as that responsibility falls to the parents/guardians.
Please fill out & return the attached form if you want your child to receive the weekend food
bags.
Thank you,
Matt Henke -Executive Director - director@backpacksoflove.org - (804)350-1127


Inaugural GMS Wrestling Team

Goochland Middle School is proud to be able to offer wrestling as an official sport! After 2 years of having a wrestling club we are now legit! We are very excited to provide this opportunity!

We will be having an interest meeting and meet the coaches during Eagle Block on Wednesday October 9th. If you would like to participate with this interest meeting please fill out this Wrestling Interest Meeting Interest Form.

Also, please choose the Wrestling Meeting (with Mr. Summitt) using Adaptive Scheduler for your Eagle Block for Wednesday Oct 9


PTSA would like to thank all the families that participated in the Double Good Popcorn fundraiser!

The PTSA would like to thank all the families that participated in the Double Good Popcorn fundraiser, whether you downloaded the app and sold it in your store or whether you purchased it from another student. We are happy to say that we raised $3,600!

Top 3 Sellers were Gavin Ross with over $1,100 in sales, Brook Morano with $600 in sales and Claire Foreman with over $500 in sales.

Wait, what are we using that money for you may ask? We have many things planned for students (dances, treats, Courtyard Beautification, Field day and In class apps and support) and staff (Professional Development support, lunches, snacks, small tokens of appreciation and in class support).

Make sure to be on the lookout for the date and time of the next PTSA meeting and attend to find out how you can help us make this the best year ever.