Softball tryouts will be held May 11-13 until 5:30 at the RBMS softball field. Girls trying out must have an updated physical on file! Contact Coach Potts with any questions at apotts@gcbe.org.
•PLAYERS MUST ARRIVE AT THE FIELD BY 3:30 ON THE DAY OF TRY-OUTS.
• RISING 6TH GRADERS MUST HAVE THEIR OWN TRANSPORTATION TO THE FIELD.
• PHYSICAL FORMS CAN BE FOUND ON THE RBMS WEBSITE UNDER ATHLETICS: www.gcbe.org/o/rbms
• PLAYERS MUST HAVE THEIR OWN EQUIPMENT.
• TRY-OUTS ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC.
• FOLLOW OUR FACEBOOK PAGE: RED BUD MIDDLE SOFTBALL FOR UPDATED INFORMATION REGARDING WEATHER, ANY CHANGES TO TIMES DATES, ETC.
•PLAYERS MUST ARRIVE AT THE FIELD BY 3:30 ON THE DAY OF TRY-OUTS.
• RISING 6TH GRADERS MUST HAVE THEIR OWN TRANSPORTATION TO THE FIELD.
• PHYSICAL FORMS CAN BE FOUND ON THE RBMS WEBSITE UNDER ATHLETICS: www.gcbe.org/o/rbms
• PLAYERS MUST HAVE THEIR OWN EQUIPMENT.
• TRY-OUTS ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC.
• FOLLOW OUR FACEBOOK PAGE: RED BUD MIDDLE SOFTBALL FOR UPDATED INFORMATION REGARDING WEATHER, ANY CHANGES TO TIMES DATES, ETC.
Happy School Principals Day! Today we celebrate and thank our incredible principals for their leadership, dedication, and commitment to supporting students, staff, and school communities every day.
Let's recognize these principals in Gordon County Schools!
Ashworth Middle School - Danny Lowrance
Belwood Elementary - Matt Fox
Fairmount Elementary - Rebecca Champion
Gordon County College & Career Academy - Leah Newsom
Gordon Central High School - Dr. Amy Parker
Red Bud Elementary - Debra Brock
Red Bud Middle School - Chad Moore
Sonoraville Elementary - Kelly Rampy
Sonoraville High School - Amy Stewart
Tolbert Elementary - Dr. Rebecca Owen
W.L. Swain Elementary - Tara Green
#ExtraordinaryGCS
Let's recognize these principals in Gordon County Schools!
Ashworth Middle School - Danny Lowrance
Belwood Elementary - Matt Fox
Fairmount Elementary - Rebecca Champion
Gordon County College & Career Academy - Leah Newsom
Gordon Central High School - Dr. Amy Parker
Red Bud Elementary - Debra Brock
Red Bud Middle School - Chad Moore
Sonoraville Elementary - Kelly Rampy
Sonoraville High School - Amy Stewart
Tolbert Elementary - Dr. Rebecca Owen
W.L. Swain Elementary - Tara Green
#ExtraordinaryGCS
Tryouts for the 2026 RBMS Academic Team will be Wednesday, May 6 after school until 4:30. Current RBMS 6th and 7th graders may try out.
Parents and Guardians: If your student will turn 15 over the summer and they plan to obtain their learner's license , a letter of attendance will be required. There will be no one to print this form for you this summer, so please visit the following link to request a letter now. https://bit.ly/3OveMRR
The Red Bud Middle School Athletic Booster Club recently hosted the Color The Bud Color Run! THANK YOU to everyone that came out as a participant or volunteered for Color The Bud ! And thank you to our wonderful sponsors for helping us make this a successful event! We’ll see you all again for Color The Bud 2027!
Milestone testing begins this week with ELA for all grades levels Tuesday through Thursday. Please be sure students are well rested and at school each day! Cheerleading Tryouts after school Monday through Thursday in the RBMS Gym til 5:30. At Home Learning Day on Friday, May 1! 8th Grade Dance on Saturday, May 2 from 6 to 8pm in the RBMS Cafeteria.
Congratulations to RBMS 6th grader, Drake Wyatt! He participated in a rodeo this past weekend and placed first in his bareback event and second in chute dogging! Way to go Drake!
The 8th grade dance will be Saturday, May 2 from 6-8 p.m. in the RBMS cafeteria. Tickets are $20.00 and will be sold before school in front of the cafeteria this week and next. You must buy your ticket before the dance as no tickets will be sold at the dance. Remember, the 8th grade dance is for RBMS students only and only for RBMS 8th graders that have not been assigned OSS/ISS more than twice for the year.
Here's what's happening at The Bud this week.
The last day to order a shirt for field day is Monday, April 27th. Students received order forms and can pay for shirts with cash, check (made out to RBMS), or online at the following link: https://gordoncountyga.schoolwindow.com/estore/rbms/fd-shirts.html
Attention 6th and 7th grade girls! Red Bud Middle School cheerleading tryouts will be April 27-30 from 3:45-5:30 in the RBMS gym. Wednesday, April 29 will be for competition girls only. You must have a current physical on file to try out. Upcoming 6th grade students may bring a copy of the physical to tryouts on Monday, April 27th. Please wear your white tryout shirt with black shorts and a white bow on Thursday, April 30. More detailed information can be found on the RBMS Cheerleading page. Students may also pick up a tryout packet from Ms. Mullinax at RBMS.
Do you love to sing? Chorus is the place for you! Registration is now open for the 2026-27 school year and there's a place for you in the Red Bud Middle School Chorus! Chorus is a year-long class that meets daily and prepares music for concerts, field trips, and performs a spring musical. To sign up, use the QR code on the accompanying photo or the digital registration form. If you are a current RBMS student and are not already in chorus but would like to be next year, please fill out the form too! Let's make beautiful music together!
Support the Red Bud Middle School Visual Arts Department by purchasing a t-shirt with artwork designed by 6th grader, Jay Carter! Jay’s artwork showcases a red and black Phoenix that stretches across a soft gray t-shirt. Money raised from the t-shirt sale will go to purchasing materials for the RBMS Visual Arts Program. The shirt comes in youth small through youth extra-large, and adult extra-small through adult extra-large. Shirts are $15.00. You may scan the QR code on the accompanying flyer or visit the art fundraiser order page to preorder the shirt. The order form will close April 24th. Once shirts arrive, they will be distributed at school. Don't miss the opportunity to own this student designed shirt!
https://gordoncountyga.schoolwindow.com/estore/rbms/art-fundraiser-t-shirts.html
Mr. William Bryant was named the new assistant principal of Red Bud Middle School at the April 13 Board of Education meeting.
Mr. Bryant currently serves as Transition Center Coordinator for Gordon County Schools, where he oversees student discipline, academics, testing, and daily operations while supervising staff and supporting student success.
He brings a wide range of experience in education, having served in both elementary and middle school settings. Mr. Bryant began his career with Gordon County Schools in 2008 at Gordon Central High School. His background includes roles in special education, physical education, and general classroom instruction.
In addition to his classroom experience, Mr. Bryant has demonstrated strong leadership through his work as athletic director and head football coach at Red Bud Middle School from 2018 to 2024. In these roles, he coordinated athletic programs, supervised staff, and contributed to schoolwide decision-making and communication.
“Red Bud Middle School is truly a special place filled with exceptional students, dedicated staff, and a strong sense of community,” said Mr. Bryant. “I am honored and excited to return, and I look forward to reconnecting with familiar faces while also building new relationships. Together, I am confident we will continue to create an environment where every student feels supported, challenged, and inspired to succeed.”
Mr. Bryant currently serves as Transition Center Coordinator for Gordon County Schools, where he oversees student discipline, academics, testing, and daily operations while supervising staff and supporting student success.
He brings a wide range of experience in education, having served in both elementary and middle school settings. Mr. Bryant began his career with Gordon County Schools in 2008 at Gordon Central High School. His background includes roles in special education, physical education, and general classroom instruction.
In addition to his classroom experience, Mr. Bryant has demonstrated strong leadership through his work as athletic director and head football coach at Red Bud Middle School from 2018 to 2024. In these roles, he coordinated athletic programs, supervised staff, and contributed to schoolwide decision-making and communication.
“Red Bud Middle School is truly a special place filled with exceptional students, dedicated staff, and a strong sense of community,” said Mr. Bryant. “I am honored and excited to return, and I look forward to reconnecting with familiar faces while also building new relationships. Together, I am confident we will continue to create an environment where every student feels supported, challenged, and inspired to succeed.”
Recently, RBMS held a Family STEAM Night that brought students, families, and staff together for an evening of curiosity, creativity, and hands‑on learning! Families explored science and math activities, watched robotics demonstrations, investigated rocks, minerals, and Georgia wildlife, experienced some hair‑raising static electricity, and enjoyed a student art show filled with original, inspiring work.
STEAM Night Art Show winners:
Most Creative Use of Color – Ximena Cruz
Most Unique Style – Sammy Billera
Strongest Visual Storyteller – Emily Payne
Spark of Creativity – Ally Proper
Best Blend of Art and Science – Rebecca Nuam
And the Igniting Creativity Teacher Award goes to Ms. Carrie Greeson-Parish
We’d also like to congratulate the winners of the STEAM Night Gift Card Drawing: Kyndolyn Cox and Raelynn Stickler!
Thank you to our students, families, teachers, and volunteers who helped make the night such a success—we are so proud of our RBMS community!
STEAM Night Art Show winners:
Most Creative Use of Color – Ximena Cruz
Most Unique Style – Sammy Billera
Strongest Visual Storyteller – Emily Payne
Spark of Creativity – Ally Proper
Best Blend of Art and Science – Rebecca Nuam
And the Igniting Creativity Teacher Award goes to Ms. Carrie Greeson-Parish
We’d also like to congratulate the winners of the STEAM Night Gift Card Drawing: Kyndolyn Cox and Raelynn Stickler!
Thank you to our students, families, teachers, and volunteers who helped make the night such a success—we are so proud of our RBMS community!
We Value Your Feedback!
Thank you to everyone who has attended our face-to-face parent input with our Title I elementary and middle schools.
If you were not able to attend our recent in-person meetings, take advantage of this opportunity to provide input and suggestions on many important school documents for the 2026-2027 school year. This online feedback begins today and is open through April 15.
All Gordon County parents, families, school staff, students and community members, are invited to provide feedback on the following documents:
• School Improvement Plan
• School-Parent Compact
• Parent & Family Engagement Funds
• School Parent & Family Engagement Policy
• District Parent & Family Engagement Policy
• Consolidated LEA Improvement Plan
View the information and participate in the online survey here:
https://gordoncountyschoolsga.sites.thrillshare.com/page/parent-and-family-engagement-input
Thank you to everyone who has attended our face-to-face parent input with our Title I elementary and middle schools.
If you were not able to attend our recent in-person meetings, take advantage of this opportunity to provide input and suggestions on many important school documents for the 2026-2027 school year. This online feedback begins today and is open through April 15.
All Gordon County parents, families, school staff, students and community members, are invited to provide feedback on the following documents:
• School Improvement Plan
• School-Parent Compact
• Parent & Family Engagement Funds
• School Parent & Family Engagement Policy
• District Parent & Family Engagement Policy
• Consolidated LEA Improvement Plan
View the information and participate in the online survey here:
https://gordoncountyschoolsga.sites.thrillshare.com/page/parent-and-family-engagement-input
Parents of upcoming 6th graders are invited to attend an informational meeting to learn what to expect in 6th grade and middle school.
We will cover important topics to help you and your child prepare for a successful transition. We look forward to seeing you there!
TUESDAY
APRIL 21, 2026
5:30 PM
RBMS GYM
We will cover important topics to help you and your child prepare for a successful transition. We look forward to seeing you there!
TUESDAY
APRIL 21, 2026
5:30 PM
RBMS GYM
Check out this calendar of events for the week of March 30-April 3.
We Value Your Feedback!
Thank you to everyone who has attended our face-to-face parent input with our Title I elementary and middle schools.
If you were not able to attend our recent in-person meetings, take advantage of this opportunity to provide input and suggestions on many important school documents for the 2026-2027 school year. This online feedback begins today and is open through April 15.
All Gordon County parents, families, school staff, students and community members, are invited to provide feedback on the following documents:
• School Improvement Plan
• School-Parent Compact
• Parent & Family Engagement Funds
• School Parent & Family Engagement Policy
• District Parent & Family Engagement Policy
• Consolidated LEA Improvement Plan
View the information and participate in the online survey here:
https://gordoncountyschoolsga.sites.thrillshare.com/page/parent-and-family-engagement-input
Thank you to everyone who has attended our face-to-face parent input with our Title I elementary and middle schools.
If you were not able to attend our recent in-person meetings, take advantage of this opportunity to provide input and suggestions on many important school documents for the 2026-2027 school year. This online feedback begins today and is open through April 15.
All Gordon County parents, families, school staff, students and community members, are invited to provide feedback on the following documents:
• School Improvement Plan
• School-Parent Compact
• Parent & Family Engagement Funds
• School Parent & Family Engagement Policy
• District Parent & Family Engagement Policy
• Consolidated LEA Improvement Plan
View the information and participate in the online survey here:
https://gordoncountyschoolsga.sites.thrillshare.com/page/parent-and-family-engagement-input
Please join us for COLOR THE BUD.
The 2nd COLOR THE BUD color run will be held on Friday, April 24th at RBMS. The race is open to students who are currently in 3rd grade through adults. The cost is $20 per person and includes a T-Shirt if registered by April 10th. After that, additional T-shirts will be available for $10 while supply lasts. Concessions will also be available the day of the race.
We welcome all students from our community, regardless of school affiliation.
Additional information, including registration, race waiver, and payment, can be completed online at this link. *All payments will be online via GoFan.
https://gofan.co/event/6256963
Please feel free to email us at rbms.abc@gmail.com or through fb messenger with any questions. Hope to see you there!
The 2nd COLOR THE BUD color run will be held on Friday, April 24th at RBMS. The race is open to students who are currently in 3rd grade through adults. The cost is $20 per person and includes a T-Shirt if registered by April 10th. After that, additional T-shirts will be available for $10 while supply lasts. Concessions will also be available the day of the race.
We welcome all students from our community, regardless of school affiliation.
Additional information, including registration, race waiver, and payment, can be completed online at this link. *All payments will be online via GoFan.
https://gofan.co/event/6256963
Please feel free to email us at rbms.abc@gmail.com or through fb messenger with any questions. Hope to see you there!
