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

🚍 Join us for this free event and let us help you get ready for the 2024-2025 school year
👉 Pre-registration for immunizations and school entry physicals is required
👉Visit https://www.cpschools.com/article/1667336 for more information and to register
See you there!

🌟💲 The Virginia SUN bucks program offers a one-time benefit of $120 for grocery purchases to each school-age child that meets the program requirements. To learn more about these benefits or to apply, visit: https://virginiasunbucks.com/
As a reminder, we are participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children at select sites without charge on a first-come, first-serve basis. Visit our website for details: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1631178

Our schools and offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of Independence Day. 🇺🇸
View our full calendar on our website: https://www.cpschools.com/events
#CPSCelebrates

In observance of Juneteenth, our schools and offices will be closed today, June 19, 2024.
To learn more about the history and significance of the day, visit: http://nmaahc.si.edu/events/juneteenth

Beginning this week, our district will operate on a 4-day week. Schools and administrative offices will have extended hours Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and will be closed on Fridays. ⏰
All schools and offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in observance of Juneteenth and Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of Independence Day.
For more information, please visit our website: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1631178

We cannot believe how fast this school year has gone! You can download and print these Last Day of School grade-level signs at: https://cpschools.com/lastdaycpsva .
Be sure to share your last day smiles and share your photos using #LastDayCPSVA!📷🌞🎉

Great Bridge Middle School has been awarded the Virginia Music Educators Association’s Blue Ribbon Award for the 2023-2024 academic year!
The purpose of this award is to recognize schools throughout the Commonwealth who have earned superior ratings in each of the top performing groups in Band, Choir, and Orchestra.
Congratulations to our dedicated students and amazing music teachers, Mr. Grabill, Mr. Oare, Mrs. Malaby, and Mrs. Evans for their outstanding achievements this year!


Just a reminder, all library books are due on Monday, June 3.!

🇺🇸 Join us as we remember and honor our heroes on Memorial Day. ❤🤍💙 #MemorialDay
Our schools and offices will be closed from Friday, May 24, 2024, through Monday, May 27, 2024.

We are currently hiring electricians to join our team! 💡
We provide great schedules, competitive salaries, retirement benefits, outstanding insurance, onsite pharmacy access, and employee wellness programs. Apply today: http://cpschools.com/careers

Rising 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders interested in trying out for the Great Bridge Middle School Baseball team in the fall are invited to attend an information meeting on Monday, May 20 at 4:30 in the GBMS Gym.
Go Wildcats!

It is Custodial Staff Recognition Week! 👏🎉
These important team members deliver outstanding services and support the operation of our buildings. They often work behind the scenes, so this is a great week to thank them publicly for all they do. #CPSCelebrates

🎉 Join us tonight for a special evening celebrating our retirees as they embark on their next adventure! 🌟 #CPSCelebrates
📅 Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Grassfield High School
👉🎥 The event will also be live-streamed here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChesapeakePublicSchoolsVA

Congratulations to all of our Wildcat artists whose pieces were chosen for the citywide Spring Art Show! The show is now on display at the Central Library on Cedar Road. It features both 2-D and 3-D pieces from all Chesapeake Public High Schools and Middle Schools. Our Art department is so very proud of the talented artists that represent Great Bridge Middle School. We invite you all to come and see all the magnificent art on display. The show will run through May 14th. You can come at anytime during regular library hours. Show your Wildcat support!








We value the insights and feedback from our parents and community members. This survey is your opportunity to share thoughts on various aspects of our schools.
🔗 Visit https://www.cpschools.com/surveys to complete the survey. Thank you for sharing your perspectives with us!

2023-2024 SCHOOL CALENDAR UPDATE - EXTENDED MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 📅
The School Board approved a change to the current school year calendar. As a result, all schools and offices will now be closed on Friday, May 24, 2024. To view our full calendar, please visit https://www.cpschools.com/events

