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
See one of the coaches to sign up ASAP!
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!
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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The RBMS Technology Competition was held 11/11 and 11/12 @ RBMS. 65 RBMS students competed in the competition in categories including animation, robotics, audio production, digital game design, and graphic design to name a few. When all Gordon County Schools' competitions are completed, a student or pair of students will be chosen to represent Gordon County Schools in each category per grade band at the NW Regional Technology Competition held at the end of January. We should know results after Thanksgiving Break.
Here's a short video of the projects. https://5il.co/3se2n
Our "Winter Holiday Meal Box" registration is now open! Registration ends Wednesday, November 19th at 11:59 p.m., so act quickly if you are interested!
Gordon County Schools is excited to support families this holiday season by providing 10 breakfasts and 10 lunches per child to help cover meals during Winter Holidays/Christmas Break. This program is open to all children ages 0–18 (and 0–21 for students with special needs) in Gordon County; no school enrollment required.
Pickup Date & Time:
Friday, December 19th — 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
(PLEASE NOTE: There has been a change to our previous survey. GCS was notified that we are only permitted to do pickup for Friday, December 19th due to regulations pertaining to this amazing program. We will be notifying anyone who originally chose Thursday's date to let each family know of the change and whether they can still pick up or not.)
Pickup locations vary by school; please select your preferred site in the form. Registration is required to accurately supply food. One meal kit per child.
Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/eisxPH9B5W
We look forward to serving our Gordon County families this holiday season!
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RBMS hosted our annual Veterans' Day Parade on Tuesday, November 13. It is one of our favorite events of the year. We would like to thank each and every veteran for their service, especially our own, Mr. David Bowers. Also, a big Thank You to Student Council for organizing and hosting today's parade!
Date/Time: Tuesday, November 18th from 5:00PM - 7:00PM
Location: RBMS Media Center
Phoenix Voices: Student Authors Spotlight starting at 5:30PM
