Congratulations to GBMS 8th grade student James Perry for being honored this past Saturday at the Chesapeake Men for Progress breakfast at the Chesapeake Conference Center! This program seeks to recognize and encourage academic achievement among African American males in our city.
We are so proud of you, James! Keep doing great things!
Last night the Great Bridge Middle School Battle of the Books team competed against the other middle school teams in Chesapeake and won! Let's hear it for our incredible Battle of the Books winners!
Abhinav Hari Sarma
Avika Vikas
Gemma Howell
Alexa Richardson
Mokshita Kuma
Ameliya Ranjith
Sienna Clendenin
Coach: Alicia Pruitt
Your dedication and knowledge shone brightly throughout the competition. We are so proud of your achievement! Thank you to Heather Martin, Amy Richter and all of the parents for your support this year.
🌟 A huge THANK YOU to our incredible Assistant Principals — Dr. Youmans, Mrs. Fleming, and Mrs. Kocurek! Your dedication, leadership, and unwavering support make a lasting impact on our students, staff, and the entire Great Bridge Middle School community. We’re so grateful for all you do!
Hey Great Bridge! Spirit Week is coming up April 7-11. We will be incorporating military appreciation month into this as well, so you have options! Feel free to do either option or even both!
Monday is My Favorite Sports Team Monday, where you can wear your favorite sports team jerseys! It is also Stars and Stripes Day!
Tuesday is You Can't See Me Tuesday, where you can wear your camo!
Wednesday is Purple Up Day! Wear purple to support all who serve!
Thursday is Twin with a Teacher Day and/or rep your military branch day!
Friday is Hawaiian Day or Red, White and Blue Day!
Let's show some school spirit, have some fun, and show our appreciation for the military all in the same week!
March is Reading Month! Be sure to check out all of the fun activities taking place at GBMS to celebrate!
Bookmark Contest - due on March 21
Students will create a black and white bookmark. Winners’ bookmarks will be photocopied and made available to students in the library. Bookmarks are due in the library by March 21, 2025. Students, please make sure that you use the white bookmark template from your English teacher for your original bookmark creation.
Buddy Read with a Preschooler - Mar 5, 2025
Selected students walked over to the preschool and read with a Preschooler on March 5. This was a great experience for the students at GBMS and at the pre-school. If you have a younger sibling or family member, you can still buddy read with them.
Guess That Book - Every Thursday
A book summary will be read on GBTV on each Thursday beginning March 13-March 27. Students guess the title and place their name and guess in a box in the library. Students, please make sure that your entry is legible and has your first and last name on it. Each week a winner is chosen and announced the next morning on GBTV.
Read My Shirt Day - March 24
Students and teachers will wear a shirt that has words on it.
Reading in Pajamas -A School-wide Read-in March 31, 2025 from 9:00-9:30 am. Everyone—teachers, staff, and students can participate.
How to Participate:
Wear your comfiest pajamas to school (yes, really!).
Bring your favorite book to read.
Get cozy and enjoy some quiet reading time!
⛈️ Due to inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, March 5, 2025, are canceled. Please note, this includes YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club.
💻 For more weather-related updates, visit https://www.cpschools.com/emergency
🛡 Keeping our schools safe takes teamwork, innovation, and connections. Hear from educators Lesley Sarver at Hickory High, Matt Barker at Deep Creek Central Elementary, Brittany Meier at Greenbrier Middle, and School Resource Officer Dave Ellyson at Great Bridge Middle, as they share valuable insights and practical tips on creating a safe, secure, supportive school environment. 🔗 Listen to the full episode at https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts!🎧 #EngageCPS
Congratulations to Addi Hoy, Cam Fross, and Will Hodl for being chosen to represent GBMS as All-Virginia Chorus Delegates! We're so proud of you!
📢 Does your child have an IEP or a 504 plan? SEAC is your voice!
🗓 When? March 11
⏰ Time? 6:30 PM
📍 Where? School Admin Building
🎯 Topic of Discussion: I'm Determined: Transition & Inclusion
Join us for an important conversation about empowering students with disabilities through transition planning and inclusion!
🔗 Learn more: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/special-education-advisory-committee
Does your child have an IEP or a 504 plan? Then SEAC is your voice!
JOIN US:
When: March 11
Time: 6:30pm
Where: School Administration Building
TOPIC OF DISCUSSION: Science of Reading
For more Info: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/special-education-advisory-committee
Updated Spring Athletics Tryout Schedule
Boys Soccer- Feb 26-28- 4:00-6:00 at GBMS
Field Hockey- Feb 26-28- 4:00-6:00 at GBHS (A bus will take athletes to GBHS for tryouts)
Boys and Girls Track- March 3-5- 4:00-6:00 at GBMS
Volleyball- March 4-6 at GBMS (6th graders from 4:00-5:00, 7th/8th graders from 5:00-6:15)
For more information about Tryouts, please visit https://www.cpschools.com/o/gbm/page/athletics
💻 The Chesapeake Virtual Academy (CVA) is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. CVA offers full and part-time online learning for K-12 students in Chesapeake.
📝 The deadline to apply is March 10, 2025.
🔗https://www.cpschools.com/article/1951420
Due to this week's inclement weather, Volleyball conditioning will now be held Feb 24-25 from 4:00-6:00.
🌨️ Weather Alert: Remote Learning Day 2🌨️
Due to the ongoing severe winter weather impacting our area, Chesapeake Public Schools will continue with asynchronous remote learning on Friday, February 21, 2025. 💻
🏫 All school buildings & offices will be closed. Additionally, all school activities and athletic practices are canceled for Friday, February 21, as well as all CPS school activities and athletic events scheduled for the weekend.
We will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates as needed.
🔗 For the latest information, please visit www.cpschools.com/emergency
❄️Stay warm and stay safe! ❄️
🌨️ Weather Alert: Remote Learning Day 2🌨️
Due to the ongoing severe winter weather impacting our area, Chesapeake Public Schools will continue with asynchronous remote learning on Friday, February 21, 2025. 💻
🏫 All school buildings & offices will be closed. Additionally, all school activities and athletic practices are canceled for Friday, February 21, as well as all CPS school activities and athletic events scheduled for the weekend.
We will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates as needed.
🔗 For the latest information, please visit www.cpschools.com/emergency
❄️Stay warm and stay safe! ❄️
🌨️ Weather Alert: Remote Learning Day 2🌨️
Due to the ongoing severe winter weather impacting our area, Chesapeake Public Schools will continue with asynchronous remote learning on Friday, February 21, 2025. 💻
🏫 All school buildings & offices will be closed. Additionally, all school activities and athletic practices are canceled for Friday, February 21, as well as all school activities and athletic events scheduled for the weekend.
We will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates as needed.
🔗 For the latest information, please visit www.cpschools.com/emergency
❄️Stay warm and stay safe! ❄️
❄️ Weather Alert: Remote Learning Day❄️
Due to severe winter weather, Chesapeake Public Schools will shift to asynchronous remote learning on Thursday, February 20, 2025. 💻
All school buildings & offices will be closed. We’re closely monitoring the weather and will share updates as needed. Stay safe! ❄️
🔗 For more details, visit www.cpschools.com/emergency
🏆 Congratulations to Great Bridge Middle School for claiming the top spot at the Chesapeake Middle School League (CMSL) Speech Tournament!
We’re so proud of all the winners. Keep using your voices to inspire! 🎙️#CPSCelebrates
🚨 Attention Middle & High Schoolers! 🚨
Feeling overwhelmed with school, extracurriculars, and everything in between? You're not alone! Join us for TEEN SUMMIT on February 22 at Deep Creek HS from 11 AM - 2 PM for an empowering event led by students, for students 📚
🎥 Check out this video from presenters at Grassfield High School who will address "Overcoming High School Burnout: Mastering the Balance Between Success and Stress."
💡 Learn practical tips to stay on top of your academics while taking care of yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=modiecipTeI
📢Middle and High School Students, did you know that not all teachers are adults? It’s true!
⛰️ Come see for yourself at Teen Summit on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Deep Creek High School from 11AM - 2PM. Students from across the city will present a variety of sessions on topics that matter to you. Get ready for a day filled with fun, student-led presentations and activities designed to help you boost your skills and your confidence.
💻 For more information and to RSVP, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=31420903
🎥 Check out this message from a few of the presenters from Indian River High School: https://youtu.be/7lDTpffdBZI
