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.
9 months ago, Great Bridge Middle
🏔️ 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
9 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
blue background with image of Dr. Eugene Holoman in cut out form. Text: Teen Summit - Reaching the Peake
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! 💚💛
9 months ago, Great Bridge Middle
A vertical graphic celebrating a principal. The background is a textured grey with small dots and circles. A large, rounded rectangular green card with a shadow effect is centered. At the top of the green card, white text reads "VIRGINIA PRINCIPALS APPRECIATION WEEK". Below this is a smaller, rounded rectangular tan-colored label with the name "MRS. HEATHER MARTIN" in white text. At the bottom left of the green card, smaller white text reads "GREAT BRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL". On the right side of the card is a portrait of Mrs. Heather Martin, a smiling woman with long reddish-brown hair, wearing a black top with a white floral pattern.
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!
9 months ago, Great Bridge Middle
A square promotional graphic with a dark green background and a light-colored diagonal band across the center. At the top left is a circular logo of a green and yellow wildcat head. The text "GBMS ATHLETICS" appears in bold yellow at the top right. Within the center diagonal band, there are five black silhouettes of athletes representing track and field, volleyball, soccer, and field hockey. The bottom of the graphic contains the text "SPRING SPORTS TRYOUTS" in bold yellow, followed by the dates "FEBRUARY 25-27" in bold white.
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!
10 months ago, Great Bridge Middle
A vertical, illustrated flyer promoting a community event titled "SCA Coat Drive." The design uses a winter theme with a color palette of light blue, orange, and white. Text Content Headline (Top): "SCA" (in orange script) followed by "COAT DRIVE" (in large, bold blue block letters). Dates (Middle): "JANUARY 7-23" displayed in white text inside a rounded orange rectangular button.
⚽️ 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
10 months ago, Great Bridge Middle
A graphic for GBMS Boys Soccer featuring a yellow and green wildcat mascot logo in the top left, a black silhouette of a soccer player dribbling a ball in the center, and the text "GBMS BOYS SOCCER" in bold yellow font at the bottom right.

🎙️ 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

11 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Marcy speaking into the mic.
Bob Robinson, retired principal speaking.
Karen Black, current principal, speaking and smiling.
Cover art for the podcast: Hall Pass to History: Great Bridge High with Marcy Stambaugh, Karen Black, and Bob Robinson

🚌 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

11 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
blue graphic with One stop job fair written with event details
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
11 months ago, Great Bridge Middle
A graphic that reads "A December to Remember" with a white snowflake icon on a green background
🎶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.
11 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Great Bridge Middle School Orchestra Players performing during a Orchestra workshop with a Palaver Strings musician
Great Bridge Middle School Orchestra Players performing during a Orchestra workshop with a Palaver Strings musician
Great Bridge Middle School Orchestra Players performing during a Orchestra workshop with a Palaver Strings musician
Great Bridge Middle School Orchestra Players performing during a Orchestra workshop with a Palaver Strings musician
Great Bridge Middle School Orchestra Players performing during a Orchestra workshop with a Palaver Strings musician
Palaver String Quartet performing a demonstration song
Great Bridge Middle School Orchestra Players performing during a Orchestra workshop with a Palaver Strings musician
Great Bridge Middle School Orchestra Players performing during a Orchestra workshop with a Palaver Strings musician
Great Bridge Middle School Orchestra Players performing during a Orchestra workshop with a Palaver Strings musician
Great Bridge Middle School Orchestra Players performing during a Orchestra workshop with a Palaver Strings musician
🥫 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!
12 months ago, Great Bridge Middle
Five students, four standing and one crouching, smiling and holding various canned food items. The words 'CANNED FOOD DRIVE' are at the top and 'NOVEMBER 13-25' are at the bottom, all in red text on a grey, radial blur background.
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.
12 months ago, Great Bridge Middle
A patriotic graphic for Veterans Day. An American flag waves on a flagpole in front of a bright, cloudy sky as the sun shines from behind it. Text at the top reads, "Honoring All Who Served." Text at the bottom reads, "Veterans Day."

The upcoming holiday season is filled with excitement, but it can also be a time when some of our families need a little extra support. 💛 🎙 In our newest episode of Amplified, we sit down with Lisa Kerry, one of our Family & Community Engagement (FACE) specialists and Nischelle Buffalow from Buffalow Family and Friends to talk about partnership, compassion, and how our community works together to make sure no one feels alone this season. 🎧 Hear the stories, learn how to access support, and discover ways to get involved at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts. #EmpowerCPS #CPSCelebrates

12 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Lisa and Nischelle standing next together in from of the Chesapeake Public Schools Administration building and smiling.
Lisa smiling in the studio with a headset and mic.
Nischelle talking in the studio.
A Phone Call Away with Lisa Kerry and Nischelle Buffalow. Amplified The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast. Episode 24 with Lisa and Nischelle smiling on the cover art.
Calling all bookworms and future literary legends! Our Scholastic Book Fair is just around the corner, and it's going to be EPIC! 🎉

🗓️ Mark your calendars for November 14-21! Your student will get to explore all the amazing books with their English classes – prepare for some serious book envy when they come home! 😉 You can also shop online at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/greatbridgemiddleschool from 11/14-11/27.

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!

Bring the whole crew back to school for our special Family Shopping Night on Tuesday, November 18, from 4:00 - 6:30 PM! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Grab some fantastic reads, support our school library, and make it a fun family outing. You won't want to miss out on finding your next favorite story!
12 months ago, Great Bridge Middle
A green graphic that displays the words "Book Fair" in white lettering.
Make it 2 for 2 on the night for the Lady Wildcats as the GBMS Softball team came roaring back in the final innings to defeat Hickory 21-13 to capture the CMSL City Championship!
It's a great day to be a Wildcat! 💚💛🏆💚💛
12 months ago, Great Bridge Middle
The GBMS softball team poses for a picture following their win in the city championship game.
Congratulations to the GBMS Girls Soccer team for defeating Hickory 1-0 to bring home the CMSL City Championship tonight! Way to go, Wildcats!! 💚💛 🏆 💚💛
12 months ago, Great Bridge Middle
The girls Soccer team poses for a picture following their win in the city championship game.
It's almost time for winter sports tryouts!
All tryouts will take place November 17-19 at GBMS.

Wrestling- 4:00-6:00 pm in the aux gym
Girls Basketball- 4:00-6:00 pm in the main gym
Boys Basketball- 4:00-6:00 pm in the main gym

*All athletes must have a current athletic physical on file before participating in tryouts.
about 1 year ago, Great Bridge Middle
A dark teal poster with "GBMS ATHLETICS" and "WINTER SPORTS TRYOUTS NOVEMBER 17-19" in yellow text. In the upper left is a white circle with a green and yellow wildcat mascot logo. Three black silhouettes of athletes are centrally placed: a female basketball player dribbling, a male basketball player in a defensive stance, and another male basketball player dribbling.
⚠️ UPDATE: DATE CORRECTION ⚠️
The event is on WEDNESDAY, October 22nd, NOT Tuesday. We apologize for the error in our previous post!

🎓 ENVISION: College and Career Readiness Night 🎓

Join us for an evening where students can discover specialized programs and career pathways!

📅 WEDNESDAY, October 22nd | 6:00-8:00 PM
📍 Chesapeake Conference Center

Featured Programs:
✅ Chesapeake Career Center*
✅ EVMS Academy
✅ Governor's STEM Academy*
✅ International Baccalaureate*
✅ Major Clarity
✅ ROTC Programs
✅ Science and Medicine Academy*
✅ SmithTech*
✅ TCC Dual Enrollment
✅ Work-Based Learning
✅ And MORE!

🚨 Programs marked with * have applications open from October 15 - November 5!

Talk with program reps, learn about applications, and discover opportunities that match your interests.
There's something for everyone!

💻 More info: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2440877
about 1 year ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
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🎓 ENVISION: College and Career Readiness Night 🎓

Join us for an evening where students can discover specialized programs and career pathways!

📅 Tuesday, October 22nd | 6:00-8:00 PM 📍 Chesapeake Conference Center

Featured Programs: ✅ Chesapeake Career Center* ✅ EVMS Academy
✅ Governor's STEM Academy* ✅ International Baccalaureate* ✅ Major Clarity ✅ ROTC Programs ✅ Science and Medicine Academy* ✅ SmithTech* ✅ TCC Dual Enrollment ✅ Work-Based Learning ✅ And MORE!

🚨 Programs marked with * have applications open from October 15 - November 5!

Talk with program reps, learn about applications, and discover opportunities that match your interests.There's something for everyone!

💻 More info: https://www.cpschools.com/article/2440877
about 1 year ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
envision college readiness night graphic wiht academy logos

Impact Aid cards go home today, October 14! At the end of the day, all students will return to their homerooms where you will receive a very important yellow card that needs to go home for your parents or guardians to date and sign. These need to be brought back TOMORROW! Please do everything you can to remember to get these signed and returned tomorrow!

about 1 year ago, Great Bridge Middle