🎶 Creativity in Action! 🎶
Mrs. Rigdon’s 8th Grade Honors ELA students are turning poetry into music! They’re crafting original songs and lyrics using the elements of poetry—blending rhythm, rhyme, and imagination into something truly unique. 🌟 #StudentCreativity #PoetryInMotion #ELA
Mrs. Rigdon’s 8th Grade Honors ELA students are turning poetry into music! They’re crafting original songs and lyrics using the elements of poetry—blending rhythm, rhyme, and imagination into something truly unique. 🌟 #StudentCreativity #PoetryInMotion #ELA
Red Bud Middle School 6th grade math teacher Sydney Shipley worked with students today to check for understanding as they practiced identifying and graphing inequalities. Students were engaged in the process and demonstrated their learning through instruction and hands-on practice.
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryRBMS
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryRBMS
Congratulations to our students who attended Sixth Grade Statewide Honor Chorus this weekend in Athens! Every middle school chorus in Georgia has the opportunity to choose four sixth graders who show exemplary skill, discipline, and responsibility in the chorus classroom. The students that were chosen from Red Bud are: Kristine Dooley, Parker Holt, Caisley Leinenger, and Lillian Morton. They represented RBMS very well and we are very proud of their accomplishments! Go Phoenix!
The Bud Bulletin for the week of January 12.
Congratulations to our Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition winners! Our 6th grade winner is Noraleigh Broadnax, our 7th grade winner is Sparrow Mahon, and our 8th grade winner is Kynslee Silvers. These students’ original writing pieces will advance to the district-level competition. We are proud of their outstanding work!
Welcome back to a new semester! Here's what's happening at RBMS this week!
On Wednesday, RBMS held The Annual Christmas Dodgeball Tournament during connections. They raised almost $1,000.00 for the second year in a row for our counseling department to assist families of students with various needs here at The Bud!
Champions were:
6th Grade-Mayfield Ice Cream (L-R): Ames Owen, Ella Benton, Hailee Page, Chloe Montagne, Maddee Mayfield, Maebry Stepp, Kaley Nichols, Jacie Duke, Adalee Cornwell, & Adalida Wyatt
7th Grade- The Ducks (L-R): Kayden Rezutko, Grey Dyer, Mason Haygood, Everett Underwood, Clay Serritt, Anthony Norwood-McLendon, Bane Hauser, Brian Young, Kaden Moser, & Steele Grizzle
8th Grade- The Misfits (L-R): Zayne Hardin, Elijah Phillips, Dylan Young, Easton Richards, Josiah Sifuentes, George Whitfield, Solomon Nilsen, Brayden Randolph, Brylee Reed, & Liam Townsend
Our Annual Christmas Dodgeball Tournament will be held on Wednesday, December 17th. It's $5.00 per player (10 to a team). If you don't have a team, we will find one. All money goes to help support families of our RBMS students & we'd love to exceed our numbers from last year!
See one of the coaches to sign up ASAP!
See one of the coaches to sign up ASAP!
This week at The Bud.
Gordon County Schools proudly celebrated our Georgia REACH Scholars today during a special recognition and signing ceremony. We honored 8th graders Kylie Hardin, Dustin Ramirez, Kassandra Rubio, Madelyn Shulas, and Jesus Taboada Hernandez for being selected as Georgia REACH Scholars and for the commitment they are making to their future success.
Through REACH, which stands for "Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen," students are paired with mentors and academic support while committing to strong attendance, positive behavior, and continued academic success. In return, scholars earn a guaranteed college scholarship of up to $10,000 to support their postsecondary goals.
Today’s ceremony marked an important milestone as students signed their commitment statements, symbolizing their dedication to perseverance, integrity, and excellence. Families, educators, mentors, and community supporters joined together to celebrate the beginning of this meaningful journey and the promise it represents.
Thank you to the academic advisors who will support these scholars moving forward, led by Gordon Central High School graduation coach Jamey Angland and Sonoraville High School assistant principal Ashley Brookshire.
Congratulations to our Georgia REACH Scholars. We are proud of you and excited to support you as you continue working toward a bright and successful future!
#ExtraordinaryGCS
Through REACH, which stands for "Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen," students are paired with mentors and academic support while committing to strong attendance, positive behavior, and continued academic success. In return, scholars earn a guaranteed college scholarship of up to $10,000 to support their postsecondary goals.
Today’s ceremony marked an important milestone as students signed their commitment statements, symbolizing their dedication to perseverance, integrity, and excellence. Families, educators, mentors, and community supporters joined together to celebrate the beginning of this meaningful journey and the promise it represents.
Thank you to the academic advisors who will support these scholars moving forward, led by Gordon Central High School graduation coach Jamey Angland and Sonoraville High School assistant principal Ashley Brookshire.
Congratulations to our Georgia REACH Scholars. We are proud of you and excited to support you as you continue working toward a bright and successful future!
#ExtraordinaryGCS
On December 12th, RBMS grade level team spelling bee winners participated in our school-wide spelling bee. We are proud to announce the winners from this event:
6th Grade Champion: Clark Sisson
7th Grade Champion & School-Wide Runner-Up: Sammy Billera
8th Grade Champion & 2025–2026 RBMS Spelling Bee Champion: Desmond Green
We are incredibly proud of every participant who stepped up to the challenge. These students showed what it means to be a Rare Breed—bold thinkers, relentless learners, and leaders in the making. Your commitment to excellence sets the standard for RBMS and beyond.
6th Grade Champion: Clark Sisson
7th Grade Champion & School-Wide Runner-Up: Sammy Billera
8th Grade Champion & 2025–2026 RBMS Spelling Bee Champion: Desmond Green
We are incredibly proud of every participant who stepped up to the challenge. These students showed what it means to be a Rare Breed—bold thinkers, relentless learners, and leaders in the making. Your commitment to excellence sets the standard for RBMS and beyond.
District leaders presented schools today with banners celebrating outstanding performance ratings on the Georgia 2025 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI). Congratulations to Red Bud Middle School for their district-level achievements in Content Mastery: ELA, Math, and Science, Literacy, Progress Math, and Readiness!
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryRBMS
CCRPI scores are calculated using multiple indicators that measure student achievement, progress, readiness, and closing gaps. A key component of the CCRPI is student performance and growth on state assessments, including the Georgia Milestones End-of-Grade (EOG) and End-of-Course (EOC) tests. Additional factors include graduation rates, progress of English Learners, and indicators of college and career readiness.
Content Mastery: Looks at how well students are performing on Georgia Milestones tests in core subject areas, representing their level of academic proficiency.
Literacy: Highlights student performance specifically in reading and writing. Literacy is a critical indicator of long-term academic success and is closely monitored as part of both readiness and content mastery.
Progress – Math: Tracks student growth over time on the Georgia Milestones in Mathematics, regardless of their starting point. It shows how much academic progress students are making year to year.
Readiness: Assesses whether students are prepared for the next grade level, college, or careers. It includes factors like attendance, literacy readiness, and participation in advanced coursework or career pathways.
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryRBMS
CCRPI scores are calculated using multiple indicators that measure student achievement, progress, readiness, and closing gaps. A key component of the CCRPI is student performance and growth on state assessments, including the Georgia Milestones End-of-Grade (EOG) and End-of-Course (EOC) tests. Additional factors include graduation rates, progress of English Learners, and indicators of college and career readiness.
Content Mastery: Looks at how well students are performing on Georgia Milestones tests in core subject areas, representing their level of academic proficiency.
Literacy: Highlights student performance specifically in reading and writing. Literacy is a critical indicator of long-term academic success and is closely monitored as part of both readiness and content mastery.
Progress – Math: Tracks student growth over time on the Georgia Milestones in Mathematics, regardless of their starting point. It shows how much academic progress students are making year to year.
Readiness: Assesses whether students are prepared for the next grade level, college, or careers. It includes factors like attendance, literacy readiness, and participation in advanced coursework or career pathways.
This week at The Bud...
On November 18, RBMS students and families came together for Beans & Books at the Bud, a cozy night of literacy, learning, and connection. Guests visited interactive stations, enjoyed coffee, hot chocolate, and treats, and even took home free books to keep the reading going at home.
One highlight of the evening was our Phoenix Voices corner, where student authors shared their original writing live—just like a real coffeehouse open mic!
A huge thank-you to our amazing ELA teachers and media specialist for brewing up such a meaningful event, and to everyone who joined us for a night celebrating the joy of reading.
One highlight of the evening was our Phoenix Voices corner, where student authors shared their original writing live—just like a real coffeehouse open mic!
A huge thank-you to our amazing ELA teachers and media specialist for brewing up such a meaningful event, and to everyone who joined us for a night celebrating the joy of reading.
Red Bud Middle School’s 8th grade social studies classes enjoyed an extraordinary lesson today from Georgia Studies teacher Ian Robbins. Mr. Robbins taught students about the events leading up to the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, bringing history to life in a powerful and engaging way.
A graduate of the University of Georgia, Mr. Robbins previously served as a UGA Public History Summer Education Intern at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. He used his firsthand experiences and knowledge from the historic site to help students explore the historical context, understand the network of conspirators involved, and examine the impact Lincoln’s death had on post–Civil War America.
Students were fully engaged as they connected classroom learning with real-world historical insight.
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryRBMS
A graduate of the University of Georgia, Mr. Robbins previously served as a UGA Public History Summer Education Intern at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. He used his firsthand experiences and knowledge from the historic site to help students explore the historical context, understand the network of conspirators involved, and examine the impact Lincoln’s death had on post–Civil War America.
Students were fully engaged as they connected classroom learning with real-world historical insight.
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryRBMS
The Bud Bulletin December 1-5.
RBMS Baseball Tryouts will be Wednesday and Thursday, December 3 & 4, from 3:45-5:45pm at the RBMS baseball field.
Optional Workouts will be held on Monday and Tuesday, December 1 & 2, from 3:45-5:45pm at the RBMS baseball field.
RBMS wrestlers and basketball players will tryout on Sunday, December 7 from 2:00-4:00pm at the RBMS baseball field.
Those trying out need to wear long sleeves, baseball pants, and cleats if possible. Please contact Coach Patterson (justinpatterson@gcbe.org) with any questions. As always, please remember that you must be academically eligible and have a current physical on file before trying out for any sport. Go Phoenix! ⚾️🔥🤟
*Changes due to weather forecasts will be announced.*
Excellent work in Lacey Mullinax’s 8th grade science class as students learn the difference between acceleration and velocity and practice describing how acceleration occurs! Their thoughtful responses and active participation show a strong grasp of these key physical science concepts. #ExtraordinaryRBMS #ExtraordinaryGCS
Congratulations to 8th grader Scarlett Caudill and 7th grader Alecsia Lopez for being selected to represent RBMS at Georgia All-State Chorus in February. These girls were selected based on their performance at highly competitive and rigorous auditions held on November 8. This is a high honor, and these girls are the first students to be selected in our school’s history! Way to go!
Gordon County Schools is proud to celebrate two extraordinary middle school students who were recognized by the Kiwanis Club of Calhoun-Gordon County for their outstanding character. Cooper Ingram from Red Bud Middle School and Addy Temple from Ashworth Middle School exemplify kindness, leadership, and service in their schools and communities.
Cooper Ingram (top of image) is an exceptional young man who consistently demonstrates compassion and a willingness to help others. He is always ready to lend a hand, often stepping in without being asked simply because he recognizes a need. Cooper never seeks recognition or the spotlight. Instead, he acts out of genuine care and integrity, making his classroom and school a better place each and every day. His character shines through his everyday actions, reflecting who he truly is at heart.
Addy Temple (bottom of image) has shown remarkable leadership through her daily responsibility of raising and lowering the U.S. and Georgia state flags at Ashworth Middle School. With quiet pride and dedication, she ensures that the flags are displayed respectfully, demonstrating discipline, honor, and teamwork. Whether she is organizing the flag area, mentoring younger students, or stepping up to help whenever needed, Addy leads through service and sets a powerful example for her peers. She reminds us that leadership often begins with small acts carried out with excellence and heart.
We are incredibly proud of Cooper and Addy for representing the spirit of Red Bud Middle School and Ashworth Middle School with such integrity and character. Congratulations to these outstanding students.
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryAMS #ExtraordinaryRBMS
Cooper Ingram (top of image) is an exceptional young man who consistently demonstrates compassion and a willingness to help others. He is always ready to lend a hand, often stepping in without being asked simply because he recognizes a need. Cooper never seeks recognition or the spotlight. Instead, he acts out of genuine care and integrity, making his classroom and school a better place each and every day. His character shines through his everyday actions, reflecting who he truly is at heart.
Addy Temple (bottom of image) has shown remarkable leadership through her daily responsibility of raising and lowering the U.S. and Georgia state flags at Ashworth Middle School. With quiet pride and dedication, she ensures that the flags are displayed respectfully, demonstrating discipline, honor, and teamwork. Whether she is organizing the flag area, mentoring younger students, or stepping up to help whenever needed, Addy leads through service and sets a powerful example for her peers. She reminds us that leadership often begins with small acts carried out with excellence and heart.
We are incredibly proud of Cooper and Addy for representing the spirit of Red Bud Middle School and Ashworth Middle School with such integrity and character. Congratulations to these outstanding students.
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryAMS #ExtraordinaryRBMS
