Are you ready for track season? The GBMS track & field team will be holding tryouts on Monday, March 2- Wednesday March 4 from 4:00-6:00 pm.
*Note: These dates reflect a schedule change due to several factors at the school.
See Coach Nieter for details and a sign up form!
Remember, you must have a valid athletic physical on file in order to participate!
*Note: These dates reflect a schedule change due to several factors at the school.
See Coach Nieter for details and a sign up form!
Remember, you must have a valid athletic physical on file in order to participate!
🌍 Join us for Around the World Family Night on March 5th! This event is a celebration of global cultures, packed with fun for the whole family.
✨ Live Performances
🎨 Hands-on Activities
🍕 FREE Pizza & Ice Cream!
📅 When: March 5, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Deep Creek High School
Let’s celebrate our diverse community together! This event is open to everyone.
🔗 RSVP here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=51834265
This program is part of our Peake Parent University. For more information, please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/page/family-and-community-engagement/
✨ Live Performances
🎨 Hands-on Activities
🍕 FREE Pizza & Ice Cream!
📅 When: March 5, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Deep Creek High School
Let’s celebrate our diverse community together! This event is open to everyone.
🔗 RSVP here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=51834265
This program is part of our Peake Parent University. For more information, please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/page/family-and-community-engagement/
Sign-ups for the Talent Show are happening TOMORROW AT LUNCH (2/18). Swing by, get your name on the list, and mark these dates in your calendar:
Auditions: Feb 24–26
Rehearsals: March 2, 3, & 5
The Big Night: March 6 🏆
Auditions: Feb 24–26
Rehearsals: March 2, 3, & 5
The Big Night: March 6 🏆
🎙️ This Black History Month, we’re proud to share stories rooted right here in Chesapeake. On our latest podcast episode, Dr. Ella Ward, educator, former School Board member, and current Chesapeake City Council Member, reflects on a lifetime of service and the lasting legacy of the historic Cornland School. You’ll also hear from Principal Wade Sloan of Portlock Primary School about how students honor Black History Month in meaningful ways that help them confidently say, “I can.”
🎧 Listen now at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts. #CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS
🎧 Listen now at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts. #CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS
The GBMS Forensics team placed Second overall at last nights CMSL tournament!! We are so proud of our team members’ hard work this year! Emi Moya placed third in the prose category and Avika Vikas placed first in the original oratory category & Angelina Smith placed fourth in the poetry category! Our alternates Emily Williams, Jayden St. Louis, Amelia Magno, Isaiah Nienberg did an exceptional job this season as well! Way to go Wildcats!!!
It’s time to get back into game shape, Wildcats! We’re hosting volleyball conditioning sessions to get everyone ready for the upcoming season. Whether you’re a returning player or new to the court, we want to see you there!
When: February 19th & 23rd
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Where: GBMS Main Gym
🎒 Pack Your Bag:
💧 Water (Stay hydrated!)
👟 Tennis shoes or volleyball shoes
🏐 Knee pads (if you have them)
👕 Athletic clothing Let’s put in the work now to win later. See you on the court!
When: February 19th & 23rd
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Where: GBMS Main Gym
🎒 Pack Your Bag:
💧 Water (Stay hydrated!)
👟 Tennis shoes or volleyball shoes
🏐 Knee pads (if you have them)
👕 Athletic clothing Let’s put in the work now to win later. See you on the court!
Get ready, Wildcats! It’s the rematch we’ve all been waiting for- The Student-Faculty Basketball Game!
Last year, the students took the crown, but the faculty has been hitting the gym and they are out for revenge. Will the teachers reclaim the court, or will the students keep the winning streak alive? Come witness the madness!
THE DETAILS:
When: Thursday, February 12
Time: After school until 5:30 PM
Where: GBMS Gym
Admission: $5
IMPORTANT INFO:
Permission Slips: You MUST have a signed slip to attend. No slip, no game!
Snacks: Bring extra cash for concessions—you’re gonna want those game-day treats. 🍿🥤
Don't miss out on one of the best events of the year at GBMS!
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUa6obDkuVo/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
Last year, the students took the crown, but the faculty has been hitting the gym and they are out for revenge. Will the teachers reclaim the court, or will the students keep the winning streak alive? Come witness the madness!
THE DETAILS:
When: Thursday, February 12
Time: After school until 5:30 PM
Where: GBMS Gym
Admission: $5
IMPORTANT INFO:
Permission Slips: You MUST have a signed slip to attend. No slip, no game!
Snacks: Bring extra cash for concessions—you’re gonna want those game-day treats. 🍿🥤
Don't miss out on one of the best events of the year at GBMS!
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUa6obDkuVo/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
❄️ Due to potential for hazardous road conditions, Chesapeake Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
💻 Visit our website for additional details: http://cpschools.com/emergency
Be sure to get important weather, closing, or delay notifications with our district app and turn on "Push Notifications." You can also follow your school and receive important updates, events, and more.
Download for Android: https://bit.ly/4pncEZl
Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/3KcIghX
💻 Visit our website for additional details: http://cpschools.com/emergency
Be sure to get important weather, closing, or delay notifications with our district app and turn on "Push Notifications." You can also follow your school and receive important updates, events, and more.
Download for Android: https://bit.ly/4pncEZl
Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/3KcIghX
The student-faculty basketball game originally scheduled for Thursday, February 5 has been postponed until Thursday, February 12.
Tickets are $5 and may be purchased during PE. Students must have a signed permission slip in order to attend. Bring extra money if you plan on buying concessions during the game.
Tickets are $5 and may be purchased during PE. Students must have a signed permission slip in order to attend. Bring extra money if you plan on buying concessions during the game.
🏔️ Join our 4th Annual Teen Summit, a FREE conference for students in grades 6-12 that tackles real issues that matter. Hear from student peers, teachers, community members, and our featured speaker!
MEET THE FEATURED SPEAKER: Dr. Eugene D. Holloman
Dr. Holloman was a star running back at James Madison University until two knee surgeries ended his football dreams. 🏈
What happened next? Four years of figuring things out, working retail, earning his MBA, and starting at the bottom of a Fortune 500 company. Today he's a Cybersecurity Professional with a doctorate AND an author helping students navigate the same struggles he faced.
Hear his story and discover that when life throws you a curveball, it's not game over, just a new beginning.
EVENT DETAILS:
📅 When: February 28, 2026
🕐 Time: 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
📍 Where: Indian River High School
🍴 Free lunch included!
💻 For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=49539767
MEET THE FEATURED SPEAKER: Dr. Eugene D. Holloman
Dr. Holloman was a star running back at James Madison University until two knee surgeries ended his football dreams. 🏈
What happened next? Four years of figuring things out, working retail, earning his MBA, and starting at the bottom of a Fortune 500 company. Today he's a Cybersecurity Professional with a doctorate AND an author helping students navigate the same struggles he faced.
Hear his story and discover that when life throws you a curveball, it's not game over, just a new beginning.
EVENT DETAILS:
📅 When: February 28, 2026
🕐 Time: 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
📍 Where: Indian River High School
🍴 Free lunch included!
💻 For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=49539767
It’s Virginia Principals Appreciation Week, and we are so proud to celebrate our very own, Mrs. Heather Martin!
Mrs. Martin is a vital part of our community who consistently leads Great Bridge Middle with a smile on her face and a heart for our students. Thank you, Mrs. Martin, for your dedication, your kindness, and your incredible leadership. We are lucky to have you! 💚💛
Mrs. Martin is a vital part of our community who consistently leads Great Bridge Middle with a smile on her face and a heart for our students. Thank you, Mrs. Martin, for your dedication, your kindness, and your incredible leadership. We are lucky to have you! 💚💛
Attention Wildcats: Spring Sports Tryouts are Coming!
Mark your calendars! Great Bridge Middle School will be holding spring sports tryouts from February 25–27. We are looking for athletes for the following teams:
🏐 Girls Volleyball
⚽ Boys Soccer
🏑 Girls Field Hockey
🏃♂️🏃♀️ Boys & Girls Track & Field
Important Requirement: All students must have a current athletic physical on file to participate!
Specific times and locations for each sport will be posted soon on the school’s athletics website. Start getting ready now—we can’t wait to see you out there!
Go Wildcats!
Mark your calendars! Great Bridge Middle School will be holding spring sports tryouts from February 25–27. We are looking for athletes for the following teams:
🏐 Girls Volleyball
⚽ Boys Soccer
🏑 Girls Field Hockey
🏃♂️🏃♀️ Boys & Girls Track & Field
Important Requirement: All students must have a current athletic physical on file to participate!
Specific times and locations for each sport will be posted soon on the school’s athletics website. Start getting ready now—we can’t wait to see you out there!
Go Wildcats!
Our annual coat drive began January 7th and will NOW run until January 23rd. Please donate any gently used or new coats, sweaters, jackets, and blankets. These items will be donated to a local shelter to help keep our community warm during these colder months! Please bring your donations to the Main Foyer-outside of the auditorium. Let's continue to give back to our community and those who are in need, Wildcats!
⚽️ GBMS Boys Soccer: The road to the season starts NOW! ⚽️
It’s time to get back on the pitch and sharpen those skills. We’ve got a busy pre-season lined up with Futsal and Conditioning sessions. Don’t miss out!
Saturday Futsal Schedule:
1/10: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
1/17: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
1/24: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Friday Conditioning (4:00 p.m. – Sundown):
2/6, 2/13, & 2/20
It’s time to get back on the pitch and sharpen those skills. We’ve got a busy pre-season lined up with Futsal and Conditioning sessions. Don’t miss out!
Saturday Futsal Schedule:
1/10: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
1/17: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
1/24: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Friday Conditioning (4:00 p.m. – Sundown):
2/6, 2/13, & 2/20
🎙️ We’re kicking off a new special podcast series: Hall Pass to History!
Each episode spotlights one of our schools and connects traditions of the past with the voices of today. Our first episode celebrates Great Bridge High School, released today, which also coincides with the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Great Bridge.
Hear from:
🐾 Marcy Stambaugh, student and second-generation Wildcat
🏫 Bob Robinson, retired principal
⭐ Karen Black, current principal
Together, they share stories of leadership, belonging, and the tradition and pride that continues to shape Great Bridge students today.
🎧 Listen now at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts! #CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS
🚌 Join the Chesapeake Public Schools Team!
We're hiring for multiple classified positions at our ONE STOP Job Fair. Come prepared to interview on the spot!
📅 Wednesday, December 10
⏰ 11 AM - 2 PM
📍 School Administration Building
💼 Now Hiring:
Bus Drivers
School Nutrition Workers
Custodians
Substitute Teachers
📋 Bring With You:
Two forms of ID (all applicants)
Transcript copies (substitute teacher applicants)
❗ This is your chance to become part of the CPS family! We can't wait to meet you.
💻 Learn more and explore additional opportunities at: https://www.cpschools.com/careers
It's going to be a December to Remember at GBMS! From December 8-19, we will be having spirit days leading up to winter break! Check the schedule below!
Monday, 12/8- “Christmas Vacation” Hawaiian, Luau, Sunglasses
Tuesday, 12/9- “Polar Express”- Wear your holiday pajamas
Wednesday, 12/10- “Santa’s Little Helper”- Elf Attire and/or Red and White
Thursday, 12/11- “Snowman Day”- Wear white, hats, scarves, gloves, faux fur, earmuffs
Friday, 10/12- “It’s Beginning to Look A lot Like Christmas”- Tacky/Ugly Christmas Sweater
Monday, 10/15- “Shine Bright with your Holiday Party Attire”- Wear Red and/or Green, a Christmas Hat/Headband, light-ups, tinsel or glitter
Tuesday, 12/16- “Mad About Plaid” Wear flannel and/or plaid
Wednesday, 12/17- “Grinch Day”- Wear Grinch related theme and/or Green
Thursday, 12/18- “Mr. and Mrs. Santa”- Santa Hats or Santa themed attire
Friday, 12/19- “Rudolph the Red nosed Reindeer”- Red Noses and/or antlers, brown
Monday, 12/8- “Christmas Vacation” Hawaiian, Luau, Sunglasses
Tuesday, 12/9- “Polar Express”- Wear your holiday pajamas
Wednesday, 12/10- “Santa’s Little Helper”- Elf Attire and/or Red and White
Thursday, 12/11- “Snowman Day”- Wear white, hats, scarves, gloves, faux fur, earmuffs
Friday, 10/12- “It’s Beginning to Look A lot Like Christmas”- Tacky/Ugly Christmas Sweater
Monday, 10/15- “Shine Bright with your Holiday Party Attire”- Wear Red and/or Green, a Christmas Hat/Headband, light-ups, tinsel or glitter
Tuesday, 12/16- “Mad About Plaid” Wear flannel and/or plaid
Wednesday, 12/17- “Grinch Day”- Wear Grinch related theme and/or Green
Thursday, 12/18- “Mr. and Mrs. Santa”- Santa Hats or Santa themed attire
Friday, 12/19- “Rudolph the Red nosed Reindeer”- Red Noses and/or antlers, brown
🎶8th-Grade Orchestra students at Great Bridge Middle had the incredible opportunity today to work with the Grammy-nominated string ensemble, Palaver Strings!🎻
Huge thanks to Orchestra teacher, Mrs. Kate Malaby, for arranging this special masterclass through the Virginia Arts Festival Education Program.
Students were first treated to a stunning performance by the professional quartet. Then, they received personalized, expert coaching from the musicians! The focus? Their upcoming December concert piece: Themes from the Nutcracker, arranged by Gruselle.
Huge thanks to Orchestra teacher, Mrs. Kate Malaby, for arranging this special masterclass through the Virginia Arts Festival Education Program.
Students were first treated to a stunning performance by the professional quartet. Then, they received personalized, expert coaching from the musicians! The focus? Their upcoming December concert piece: Themes from the Nutcracker, arranged by Gruselle.
🥫 LET'S FILL THE BOXES! 🥫
The GBMS SCA is hosting its annual Food Drive! We need your help collecting canned goods and non-perishable food items for those in need.
WHAT: Canned goods & non-perishable items
WHEN: Nov. 13th – Nov. 25th
INCENTIVE: The team on each grade level that donates the most wins a Krispy Kreme donut party! 🍩
Bring your items in and let’s make a difference together!
The GBMS SCA is hosting its annual Food Drive! We need your help collecting canned goods and non-perishable food items for those in need.
WHAT: Canned goods & non-perishable items
WHEN: Nov. 13th – Nov. 25th
INCENTIVE: The team on each grade level that donates the most wins a Krispy Kreme donut party! 🍩
Bring your items in and let’s make a difference together!
Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸 Today and every day, we send our deepest gratitude to all who have served and those who continue to serve. Thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and your dedication.
