Great Bridge Middle -

🍎 September is Attendance Awareness Month! 🍎 📝 FACT: In education, consistent attendance is crucial for academic success. By 6th grade, frequent absences can significantly increase the risk of dropping out. Success starts with being present! 👉 For more information about our attendance guidelines and policies visit https://www.cpschools.com/article/1749912 ‼ Remember: #AttendanceMattersVA

🚨Join us for the Title 1 Job Fair 🚨 🗓 September 19, 2024 ⏰ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM 📍 Oscar Smith Middle School 📌 Spread the word and bring your resume! 💻For more information please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/careers #JoinOurTeam

🚸Join us for Sibshops, a program that provides siblings of kids with disabilities with peer support and information. This event is for siblings in grades 2-8 . 💻 To learn more and to register visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=32588708

🏫 It’s almost time to go BACK TO SCHOOL! 😎 🖨 Don’t forget to print your #BacktoSchool signs for the #FirstDayCPSVA 🖥Download yours here: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/back-to-school 🌞 We can’t wait to see all of our students on Tuesday!

🎧 🎙 We invite you to listen to our latest podcast episode with our Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton! He shares his excitement and how we have prepared for the 2024-2025 school year! 🌟Listen today on your favorite podcast platforms and visit https://www.cpschools.com/amplified to learn more about the podcast.

Due to today's heat advisory, the following changes have been made to the GBMS athletic tryouts schedule: Cheer- 4:00-6:00 pm at GBMS Girls Soccer- 6:00-8:00 pm at GBMS Football- 6:00-8:00 pm at GBMS Baseball- 6:00-8:00 pm at GBHS Softball- 6:00-8:00 pm at GBHS

💻Start the school year off right- DOWNLOAD OUR APP- and stay informed!📱 🏫Families who have the CPSCHOOLSVA App are the first to get notified about school and district news and important reminders! 📝 👉For more information visit our website at https://www.cpschools.com/page/mobile-app 🤗 Only 7 days until the #FirstDayCPSVA

GET IN THE GAME WITH GoFan! 🏈🏀🏐 🎟️All tickets for middle and high school athletic events must be purchased online. GoFan offers mobile tickets for ALL middle and high school games—home and away. Annual passes are also available, giving you access to any regular season game in Chesapeake. Buying tickets online allows fans to easily access and share them via email or text, skipping the lines. 👏 Got questions ? We've got answers! 💻Visit our website for details or to purchase tickets today: https://www.cpschools.com/page/athletics-student-activities 🤗Only 12 Days until the #FirstDayCPSVA

🖥️ Our student handbook is now available on our website! Visit: https://www.cpschools.com/page/handbooks 👉 When you log into your ParentVue account, you'll be asked to review and acknowledge receipt of this important document. 🤗Only 13 Days until the #FirstDayCPSVA

🩺 We are working with the Chesapeake Health Department to offer another immunization clinic tomorrow to rising 7th and 12th graders who still need to meet state vaccination requirements. 👤 Who: Any rising 7th or 12 graders in our district 🗓 When: Wednesday, August 21st 🕚 Time: 11 AM - 3 PM 📍 Where: Oscar Smith High School, 1994 Tiger Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23320 👉 For more information and to register, visit https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=31468474 🤗Only 14 Days until the #FirstDayCPSVA

🚨 It's that time of year again! 🚨 👉As the school year kicks off, all families need to complete the online student verification process. 📅This quick process through your ParentVUE account lets you review and update your contact and opt-out information, designate emergency contacts, and more. 🎯 Take Action Today so you don’t miss any important updates from the school or the district. 🖥️For more information, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1203618 🤗Only 15 Days until the #FirstDayCPSVA

Fall athletics tryouts are right around the corner! Remember, all athletes must have a valid athletic physical on file in order to participate. Go Wildcats! Softball- August 26-30 from 4:00-6:00 at GBHS Football- August 26-30 from 4:00-6:00 at GBMS Baseball- August 26-30 from 4:30-6:30 at GBHS Cheer- August 28-30 from 4:00-6:00 at GBMS Girls Soccer- August 27-29 from 4:00-6:00 at GBMS (in the gym)

🚶🏾‍♂️ Walk-In Wednesdays Are Here! 🚶‍♀️ Looking for a rewarding career? Chesapeake Public Schools invites you to join us for Walk-In Wednesdays! 🎉 🗓 When: Every Wednesday from August 21st through September 25th 🕚Time: 11 AM - 2 PM 📍 Where: School Administration Building located at 1421 Kristina Way We're hiring for several key positions, including: 🚌 Bus Drivers: $22.16 per hour 🍎 School Nutrition Workers: $15.00 per hour 🧹 Custodians: $15.00 per hour 📝 Substitute Teachers: $15.00 per hour No appointment needed—just walk in and apply! This is your chance to make a difference in our community and help shape the future of our students. See you there! 👋#WalkInWednesdays #JoinOurTeam

Wildcats moving to the "Next Level" at the 2024 Empowerment Conference! #CPSWildcats

Attention all student athletes interested in trying out for softball this Fall (August 26-30th). Coach Poyner will be having softball conditioning Aug. 13, 14,15,20,21,22 at Great Bridge High School's Softball Field from 5-7. All student athletes must have a physical to participate in conditioning or to tryout. You may turn them into Coach Poyner or to the school office for Ms. Formica our Athletic Director. Thank you and as always GO WILDCATS.

👉Chesapeake Public Schools will offer free physical exams for uninsured CPS students on August 30th at Oscar Smith Middle School from 8:00 am -3:00 pm. Registration is required. 📝 *No Sports Physicals*

It's almost time for our Wildcat Summer Welcome! This fun event will be on Thursday, August 8, from 9:00-11:00 am and is for rising 6th graders and all students new to GBMS. Join us for a scavenger hunt, games, snacks, and more! This is a great opportunity for students to make some new friends before the school year begins. We can't wait to meet you all!

Great Bridge Middle School has TWO former students representing the United States in the Olympics this year! Grant Holloway will compete in the 110 meter hurdles, and Quincy Wilson is slated to be a member of the 4x400 meter relay team on the track in Paris. Good luck to both as they go for the gold! We're so very proud of you! 💚 💛 🇺🇸

You are invited to our School Plants Job Fair at Oscar Smith Middle School on August 8, 2024, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. We are hiring! ⏭ HVAC technicians ⏭ Plumbers ⏭ Carpenters ⏭ Electricians ⏭ Groundskeepers ⏭ Painters Or apply directly online: HTTP://cpschools.com/jobs

📢 We're Hiring!! 📢 🌟Join our fun and dedicated School Nutrition Services Team! 🌟 Positions include: 🍎 Warehouse Workers 🍎 School Nutrition workers 🍎 Lunchroom Monitors 🍎 Delivery Drivers 🍎 And More! 📲 Visit http://cpschools.com/jobs to apply