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
Tolbert Elementary was named a Literacy Leader for exceptional growth in 3rd Grade Gateway Reading, and Red Bud Middle was recognized as a Math Leader in High School Outstanding Achievement for the performance of its 8th-grade students on the 9th Grade Algebra End-of-Course Milestones exam.
The Literacy Leader and Math Leader honors celebrate schools that demonstrate extraordinary student progress and proficiency. Schools are recognized for achievement, growth, or both, based on annual end-of-grade and end-of-course assessments. These awards highlight the importance of strong literacy and numeracy skills as foundations for lifelong learning and success.
State School Superintendent Richard Woods commended these schools, saying, “Strong literacy and math skills open the door for every opportunity our students will encounter in school, in their future careers, and in life. The schools recognized as Literacy Leaders and Math Leaders have shown a deep commitment to ensuring every student has the tools to succeed.”
Congratulations to Tolbert Elementary and Red Bud Middle for their continued dedication to academic excellence and student growth.
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