Attention 8th grade students applying to the CPS academies (Science and Medicine, International Baccalaureate, and/or Governor’s STEM Academy).  This is just a friendly reminder that once a student has submitted Part A, the student will be given Part B (teacher recommendations and admission agreement).  It is the student’s responsibility to obtain Part B from Mrs. Melton in the guidance department and distribute the teacher recommendations to current core teachers.   The admission agreement must be turned in to Mrs. Melton by January 15, 2019.  All applicants must also participate in an on-site assessment/writing sample session at the respective program high school following the submission of the application in order for the application to be complete.

Great Bridge Middle School is selling two yard signs.  Each yard sign is $25.  Click the appropriate link below to order your yard sign.  After payment is received, stop by the main office starting Thursday, 12/13 to pick up your yard sign.

Click here for the “Honor Roll Student” Yard Sign Online Payment Site.

Click here for the “Student of the Month” Yard Sign Online Payment Site.

We are pleased to announce Great Bridge Middle School student, Jacob Zinn, as the winner of the “Patriots Pen” essay contest.  Jacob wrote a very touching essay entitled, “Why I honor the American Flag”, for VFW Post #2894.  His outstanding essay now advances on to the district level.  Jacob, we salute you for a job well done!  Congratulations!

Take advantage of the different ways to stay connected with all things happening at Great Bridge Middle School.

• GBMS Twitter: @GreatBridgeMid
• CPS Twitter: @cpschoolsva
• GBMS Remind: Text @97378d to 81010
• GBMS Athletics Remind: Text @gbmsa to 81010
• GBMS Website: https://cpschools.com/gbm/
• Click here for GBMS Peachjar eFlyers

Mrs. Shereena Drakeford is Great Bridge Middle School’s 2018 – 2019 Teacher of the Year!  Mrs. Drakeford is an amazing teacher and we are extremely proud of you.

Congratulations Mrs. Drakeford!

Click here to visit Josten’s Yearbooks for more information or click here to access Great Bridge Middle School’s online yearbook sale.  Feel free to call 1-877-767-5217 for any questions.

Chesapeake Public Schools (CPS) has been humbled by the outpouring of support received since the tragedy in Parkland, Florida, on February 14, 2018. Many parents and community members have contacted us to ask how they can help support our safety and security measures through monetary donations. In response, CPS has developed two ways you can help.

Please click the links below for more information:

• Ways Make to Contribute to School Safety
• School Safety Letter
• Keeping our Buildings Safe Throughout the Day Letter

Would you like to support Great Bridge Middle School’s students and teachers?

Click the link to visit the GBMS PTA page for all of the most current information and updates.

Chesapeake Public Schools provides a service for parents that enhances communication by delivering important information, such as delayed school openings or emergency closings due to weather, via SMS text messaging. This service is intended to enhance our existing means of communication and will not replace any existing form of communication.

To participate in the service you must register your mobile phone number. Registration is simple and only takes a few seconds to complete.

• To Register: Text the word subscribe, optin, or yes to 67587
• To Unregister: Text STOP to 67587
• For Help: Text HELP to 67587

Chesapeake Public Schools is currently seeking dependable, conscientious individuals to serve as bus drivers and bus assistants for our school division. We provide all training necessary to acquire a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and skills necessary for operating a school bus. Call 757-547-0001.