Thank you to parents, students, and staff for contributing to our Fired Up Food Drive which benefits families in our community through the Voluntary Action Center. We collected 2002 nonperishable food items.
Join us for Beans and Books at The Bud on Tuesday, November 19 from 5:30-6:30 in the RBMS Media Center. We'll have free coffee, hot cocoa, pastries, and lots and lots of books!
This week at The Bud.
Congratulations to Ashworth Middle School, Red Bud Middle School, and Gordon Central High School for their exceptional achievements in mathematics, earning them the designation of Math Leader schools for the 2023-2024 school year. Each school’s recognition reflects its commitment to student growth, achievement, and preparation for future success under the new K-12 Mathematics Standards.
Ashworth Middle School has been named a High School Outstanding Achievement Math Leader for demonstrating excellence in mathematics for 8th grade students taking high school Algebra 1. This recognition reflects the school's high percentage of students performing at the Proficient Learner level or above, underscoring Ashworth’s commitment to numeracy and academic achievement.
Red Bud Middle School has received dual honors as both an 8th Grade Gateway Growth and High School Outstanding Achievement Math Leader for 8th grade students taking high school Algebra 1. This distinction highlights Red Bud’s exceptional growth in eighth-grade mathematics, a pivotal milestone for students, alongside its high levels of student achievement. The school’s commitment to advancing students’ math skills in these critical grades exemplifies the dedication of its teachers and students.
Gordon Central High School has been recognized as a Growth Leader for its noteworthy improvement in mathematics achievement among high school students, as measured by the Algebra: Concepts and Connections End-of-Course (EOC) assessment. This growth distinction celebrates the school’s focus on ensuring all students progress in their numeracy skills, regardless of their starting points.
The Math Leader Awards criteria for 2023-2024 acknowledge schools that have increased the percentage of students scoring at the Proficient Learner level or above. The awards emphasize the significance of numeracy in fifth and eighth grades and require greater growth from schools with lower initial achievement levels. The awards were given at elementary and middle school levels, with high school awards based on the Algebra EOC state test.
State School Superintendent Richard Woods extended his congratulations to these pioneering Math Leader schools, commending their collective efforts. “The skill of numeracy is an essential one, both as students progress through their K-12 education and in their futures. These schools and their educators, students, families, and communities have worked hard to implement the new K-12 Mathematics Standards and prepare all students for life. I commend them on their outstanding work.”
This recognition celebrates the schools’ focus on enhancing students' numeracy skills and ensuring academic success across all levels. Congratulations to Ashworth Middle School, Red Bud Middle School, and Gordon Central High School.
On November 2, the Red Bud Middle School competition cheerleaders competed at the Georgia's Best Competition in Cartersville. They ended their season by placing 3rd in their region out of 9 teams! They received their highest score of a 71.5 this past weekend. The hard work paid off. We are so proud of them! Way to go, girls!
The Bud Bulletin for November 4-8.
Support the RBMS Competition Cheerleaders in their region competition this Saturday at 8:20 at Cartersville High School! Go Phoenix!
The RBMS Media Center recently hosted a 2-Sentence Scary Story Writing Contest. Congrats to the grade-level winners for their creative, creepy short stories.
Red Bud Middle School 6th grade ELA teacher Marilyn Coats had students working on a fun activity today with pumpkins and figurative language! They were all working very hard and achieving #GreaterThings in the classroom. #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools
RBMS Sources of Strength celebrated breast cancer awareness on October 30 by encouraging a school-wide Pink-Out. Thank you to everyone who participated by showing up in their pink gear today. Go Phoenix!
Three RBMS students representing Gordon County 4-H recently won first place as Junior Team at the area 4-H Consumer Judging and Cotton Bowl contest held in Commerce, GA. The winning team members are: Jacoby Weaver, Emma Osmanovic, and Veronica Haddox! Emma was also the high individual of the Junior contest.
Congratulations to these high achieving students!
Strategic Planning Survey Link: https://forms.office.com/r/MpdZUzans2
Gordon County Schools invites you to participate in our school district Strategic Planning Survey, and we greatly appreciate your feedback as we work to shape the future of our schools. Your input plays a crucial role in helping us create positive outcomes for our students and community.
The Strategic Planning Survey is a key part of our process to develop a comprehensive roadmap for guiding Gordon County Schools from 2026 to 2030. This survey allows us to hear directly from community members, parents, staff, and students about their perspectives, priorities, and hopes for our school system. By gathering this feedback, we aim to understand the community’s vision for our schools and identify areas for growth and improvement.
The insights from the survey will directly influence the new strategic plan, which will set goals and outline initiatives that promote academic excellence, enhance student well-being, support staff development, and strengthen community partnerships. Ultimately, this survey empowers the community to play an active role in shaping the future of Gordon County Schools, ensuring that we continue providing the best possible educational experiences for all our students.
You can complete the survey by visiting this link: https://forms.office.com/r/MpdZUzans2
If you would like to review our previous Strategic Plan and our 2020-2025 Scorecard, you can do so by visiting our website and following the links here: https://www.gcbe.org/page/strategic-plan
What: A Community Engagement Session to gather input from parents, citizens, district employees, and students.
When: October 29th (TODAY) from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. This is a walk-in meeting, so please feel free to come in at any time.
Where: Gordon County Schools Central Office Board Room, 7300 Fairmount Hwy SE Calhoun, GA 30701
Who: All Gordon County School District’s stakeholders are invited to participate.
To Attend: All parents, citizens, district employees, and high school students are encouraged to attend. If you need an interpreter in order to participate, please notify us of your specific needs. Contact Mr. Brian Hall with questions at brianhall@gcbe.org or (706) 629-7366 ext. 8143.
An online survey will be available for those who can’t attend the meeting. A link to the survey will appear on the district’s website at https://www.gcbe.org the day following the meeting.
The Bud Bulletin for the week of October 28.
What: A Community Engagement Session to gather input from parents, citizens, district employees, and students.
When: October 29th from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Gordon County Schools Central Office Board Room, 7300 Fairmount Hwy SE Calhoun, GA 30701
Who: All Gordon County School District’s stakeholders are invited to participate.
To Attend: All parents, citizens, district employees, and high school students are encouraged to attend. If you need an interpreter in order to participate, please notify us of your specific needs. Contact Mr. Brian Hall with questions at brianhall@gcbe.org or (706) 629-7366 ext. 8143.
An online survey will be available for those who can’t attend the meeting. A link to the survey will appear on the district’s website at https://www.gcbe.org the day following the meeting.
Red Bud Middle School 7th grade ELA teacher Ellen Anglin had her students captivated with reading today during their guided discussion activity! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools #GreaterThings #TogetherRBMS
Thank you to Atrium Health Floyd for bringing the mammogram bus to Red Bud Middle School today!
Support the RBMS Competition Cheerleaders in their competition this Saturday at 8:30 at Dalton High School!
Next week is Red Ribbon Week. This year's theme is Life is a Movie: Film Drug Free. Students are welcome to dress up next week to help celebrate Red Ribbon Week!
Jandy's Frozen Yogurt is coming to RBMS this Friday after lunch! There will be a $4.00 size and a $6.00 size! Each size includes unlimited toppings. There will be six different delicious flavors from which to choose including a dairy-free and sugar-free option! Don't miss out on this cool treat!
