Red Bud Middle School 6th grade students in Mr. Henson’s social studies class connected classroom learning with the world around them as they reviewed current events and discussed what is happening in history today.
Students shared the topics that interested them most and reflected on what they learned for their ticket out the door. The class also discussed National Civics Day, observed on October 27 as a day to emphasize civic education, informed participation, and understanding the responsibilities citizens have in their communities and government. Today connects to the publication of the first Federalist Paper on October 27, 1787, an important moment in the public discussion surrounding the U.S. Constitution.
Students also joined in the Red Ribbon Week fun by dressing up for My Hero Day. It was a great day of learning, reflection, and school spirit at RBMS!
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Students shared the topics that interested them most and reflected on what they learned for their ticket out the door. The class also discussed National Civics Day, observed on October 27 as a day to emphasize civic education, informed participation, and understanding the responsibilities citizens have in their communities and government. Today connects to the publication of the first Federalist Paper on October 27, 1787, an important moment in the public discussion surrounding the U.S. Constitution.
Students also joined in the Red Ribbon Week fun by dressing up for My Hero Day. It was a great day of learning, reflection, and school spirit at RBMS!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #RedBudMiddle
Red Bud Middle School recently collected 1,321 food items for the annual Fired Up Food Drive which benefits the Voluntary Action Center of Calhoun Georgia.
Gordon County Schools is kicking off Week 1 of our Family Engagement “We Did It!” Family Challenge!
From October 26 through November 1, families are encouraged to read together for at least 20 minutes. Spending time reading as a family helps build literacy skills, strengthens relationships, and creates meaningful learning experiences at home.
Families can also enter for a chance to win a Family Engagement Prize Basket in one of two ways:
1. Send a selfie with a homemade “We Did It!” sign to Kerri Chatman at kchatman@gcbe.org. Include the student’s name and school.
2. Email a short description of what and how your family read together to kchatman@gcbe.org. Include the student’s name and school.
We hope families across Gordon County Schools will join in this week and make reading together part of their family time!
From October 26 through November 1, families are encouraged to read together for at least 20 minutes. Spending time reading as a family helps build literacy skills, strengthens relationships, and creates meaningful learning experiences at home.
Families can also enter for a chance to win a Family Engagement Prize Basket in one of two ways:
1. Send a selfie with a homemade “We Did It!” sign to Kerri Chatman at kchatman@gcbe.org. Include the student’s name and school.
2. Email a short description of what and how your family read together to kchatman@gcbe.org. Include the student’s name and school.
We hope families across Gordon County Schools will join in this week and make reading together part of their family time!
This week is Red Ribbon Week, and the theme is “Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free.” We will have dress-up days each day to celebrate living a drug-free lifestyle. Monday will be “Super Comfy Heroes Day” so wear your favorite school-appropriate pajamas. Tuesday will be “Heroes Inspire Day” so come dressed as your favorite hero. Wednesday will be “Red-y to Be a Hero Day” so wear red and crazy hair or socks. Thursday is “Team Up for a Brighter Tomorrow” so dress to represent your favorite sports team and Friday will be Spirit Day so show your best school spirit.
Tuesday: RBMS Schoolwide Fundraiser Kickoff.
Wednesday: JV Football Championship at Cartersville at 5pm.
Friday: Halloween Costume fundraiser. Pay $2 and wear a Halloween costume to support Student Council. Glow Dance sponsored by Athletic Booster Club in Gym from 3:30 to 5:00pm. Tickets $5 and concessions will be sold.
Saturday: Region Cheer Competition at Adairsville and Wrestling at Woodland.
It was an amazing National School Lunch Week across Gordon County Schools!
Students enjoyed special meals throughout the week, and Red Bud Middle School continued the celebration today with another delicious lunch prepared and ready for students.
Thank you again to all of our cafeteria staff and managers for the care, effort, and dedication they put into serving our students each day. From preparing meals to creating welcoming cafeterias, your work makes an important difference in our schools!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #RedBudMiddle
Students enjoyed special meals throughout the week, and Red Bud Middle School continued the celebration today with another delicious lunch prepared and ready for students.
Thank you again to all of our cafeteria staff and managers for the care, effort, and dedication they put into serving our students each day. From preparing meals to creating welcoming cafeterias, your work makes an important difference in our schools!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #RedBudMiddle
Gordon County Schools is excited to celebrate Family Engagement Month with our “We Did It!” Family Challenge, taking place October 26 through November 20!
Strong families help build strong schools, and we know that even small moments spent together can make a big difference. Throughout these four weeks, we are encouraging families across our district to participate in simple, meaningful activities that help them grow, connect, and succeed together.
Each week features a different family challenge:
Week 1: Read Together
Spend 20 minutes reading together as a family. Whether it is a favorite book, a bedtime story, or something new, take time to enjoy reading with one another.
Week 2: Get Moving!
Get active as a family! Take a walk, play outside, or complete a family exercise challenge. Find a fun way to enjoy physical activity together.
Week 3: Talk Together
Make time for a family conversation using conversation starters that will be provided. This challenge encourages families to communicate, share experiences, and strengthen their connections.
Week 4: Give Together
Do something kind for another person. Whether it is helping a neighbor, supporting someone in need, or finding another way to show kindness, families are encouraged to make a positive difference together.
Participate for a Chance to Win a Family Prize Pack! Families who complete a challenge can enter for a chance to win a Family Prize Pack! Each school will select a winner through a random drawing from the entries received.
Families can submit their participation in one of two ways:
1. Take a selfie of your family completing the activity while holding a homemade “We Did It!” sign.
OR
2. Send a brief written description of the activity your family completed together.
Be sure to include your student's name and school with your submission. Email your entries to Kerri Chatman at kchatman@gcbe.org.
We encourage all Gordon County Schools families to take part in this special month of activities. You do not need elaborate plans or expensive experiences to make meaningful memories. Reading a book, sharing a conversation, getting outside, or showing kindness can help strengthen family relationships and support student success.
We look forward to seeing how our families participate throughout Family Engagement Month!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools
We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the Bud from Fall Break, tomorrow, October 19!
Monday: No Scheduled Events
Tuesday: Academic Team Region at Woodland.
Wednesday: Varsity Football at Calhoun.
Thursday: JV Football vs Adairsville at RBMS.
Friday: Hat Day Fundraiser!
Saturday: Cheer Competition at Dalton.
Red Bud Middle School students in Mrs. Carrie Greeson-Parish’s Computer Science, STEAM, and Robotics classes were hard at work preparing for the annual Gordon County Schools Technology Competition.
Students analyzed their robot builds, tested ideas, and worked together on programming as they continued refining their designs. The combination of creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork made for an engaging learning experience and looked like a lot of fun for everyone involved.
We are excited to see what these students create and how they perform at this year’s competition!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #RedBudMiddle
Students analyzed their robot builds, tested ideas, and worked together on programming as they continued refining their designs. The combination of creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork made for an engaging learning experience and looked like a lot of fun for everyone involved.
We are excited to see what these students create and how they perform at this year’s competition!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #RedBudMiddle
October is National Principals Month, and Gordon County Schools is proud to recognize the dedicated leaders who serve our schools each day.
Chad Moore is in his 22nd year as an educator and his 4th year as principal of Red Bud Middle School. He has spent 14 years serving as a principal overall, including his previous tenure as principal of Belwood Elementary School.
For Mr. Moore, one of the best parts of being a principal is simply being around students and staff each day. He values the opportunity to encourage others, help solve problems, and support students and staff as they continue to grow. He loves his school and often describes serving as principal at RBMS as a “get to” job rather than a “got to” job.
Mr. Moore believes one of Red Bud Middle’s greatest strengths is its sense of family. Students, families, teachers, and support staff are closely connected, and the school places a strong emphasis on making sure everyone feels known, supported, and valued. Building meaningful relationships is an important part of the school culture, both between staff and students and among staff members themselves.
He is especially proud of the pride Red Bud students have in their school and the growth they continue to make academically and personally. He is equally proud of the staff members who invest so much time and effort in their students and continue looking for new ways to strengthen instruction and relationships.
A major focus for Mr. Moore is making sure every student feels loved and valued at school. Red Bud Middle is also working toward growth for every student, whether academically, behaviorally, or through improved attendance, while making sure each student has at least one trusted adult in the building who knows and supports them.
Outside of school, Mr. Moore enjoys spending time with his wife, Ashley, and their four children, Connor, Camden, Harper, and Hensley. Their family enjoys traveling together, especially trips to the beach and Disney. He also enjoys cooking, trying new recipes, and relaxing with episodes of The Office.
During National Principals Month, Gordon County Schools is proud to recognize Chad Moore for his leadership, commitment to relationships, and dedication to the students, staff, and families of Red Bud Middle School.
Chad Moore is in his 22nd year as an educator and his 4th year as principal of Red Bud Middle School. He has spent 14 years serving as a principal overall, including his previous tenure as principal of Belwood Elementary School.
For Mr. Moore, one of the best parts of being a principal is simply being around students and staff each day. He values the opportunity to encourage others, help solve problems, and support students and staff as they continue to grow. He loves his school and often describes serving as principal at RBMS as a “get to” job rather than a “got to” job.
Mr. Moore believes one of Red Bud Middle’s greatest strengths is its sense of family. Students, families, teachers, and support staff are closely connected, and the school places a strong emphasis on making sure everyone feels known, supported, and valued. Building meaningful relationships is an important part of the school culture, both between staff and students and among staff members themselves.
He is especially proud of the pride Red Bud students have in their school and the growth they continue to make academically and personally. He is equally proud of the staff members who invest so much time and effort in their students and continue looking for new ways to strengthen instruction and relationships.
A major focus for Mr. Moore is making sure every student feels loved and valued at school. Red Bud Middle is also working toward growth for every student, whether academically, behaviorally, or through improved attendance, while making sure each student has at least one trusted adult in the building who knows and supports them.
Outside of school, Mr. Moore enjoys spending time with his wife, Ashley, and their four children, Connor, Camden, Harper, and Hensley. Their family enjoys traveling together, especially trips to the beach and Disney. He also enjoys cooking, trying new recipes, and relaxing with episodes of The Office.
During National Principals Month, Gordon County Schools is proud to recognize Chad Moore for his leadership, commitment to relationships, and dedication to the students, staff, and families of Red Bud Middle School.
Edgar Allan Poe came to life at RBMS today!
Our 8th grade students had a special visit from Edgar Allan Poe, portrayed by Terry Allee, who brought Poe’s legendary stories to life right before their eyes!
The thrills, chills, suspense, and mystery of Poe’s writing jumped from the page to the stage, giving students an unforgettable way to wrap up and reinforce their author study. What a fantastic opportunity to experience literature beyond the classroom!
A huge thank you to Terry Allee for making Edgar Allan Poe—and his haunting tales—come alive for our students!
Our 8th grade students had a special visit from Edgar Allan Poe, portrayed by Terry Allee, who brought Poe’s legendary stories to life right before their eyes!
The thrills, chills, suspense, and mystery of Poe’s writing jumped from the page to the stage, giving students an unforgettable way to wrap up and reinforce their author study. What a fantastic opportunity to experience literature beyond the classroom!
A huge thank you to Terry Allee for making Edgar Allan Poe—and his haunting tales—come alive for our students!
Today, Gordon County Schools proudly celebrates National Coaches Day and National Instructional Coaches Day!
Our coaches play an important role in helping students and staff grow, whether they are leading on the field, court, track, or supporting teaching and learning throughout our schools. Their leadership, encouragement, knowledge, and commitment help others build confidence, develop skills, and reach their goals.
Thank you to all of our athletic coaches and instructional coaches for the time, energy, and heart you invest in Gordon County Schools each day!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools
Our coaches play an important role in helping students and staff grow, whether they are leading on the field, court, track, or supporting teaching and learning throughout our schools. Their leadership, encouragement, knowledge, and commitment help others build confidence, develop skills, and reach their goals.
Thank you to all of our athletic coaches and instructional coaches for the time, energy, and heart you invest in Gordon County Schools each day!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools
Our annual Fired Up Food Drive for the Voluntary Action Center will be October 19- October 23. Any donations of non-perishable items are greatly appreciated.
Here are some suggestions for consideration:
• Canned Vegetables: Mixed veggies, Sour kraut, Turnip greens, etc.
• Canned Beans: Black, Kidney, Garbanzo, Pinto, Butter, Lima, etc.
• Canned Peas: Sweet, Crowder, Black-eyed etc.
• Potatoes: Canned or Instant
• Canned Tomatoes: Diced, Whole, Sauce, and Paste
• Canned Soups and Canned Pasta
• Canned Proteins: Tuna, Spam, Vienna Sausage, etc.
• Instant Noodles: Ramen
Students can bring food items to their homeroom teacher. The homeroom that collects the most food items will win a pizza party!
Donations help those living here in Gordon County.
Here are some suggestions for consideration:
• Canned Vegetables: Mixed veggies, Sour kraut, Turnip greens, etc.
• Canned Beans: Black, Kidney, Garbanzo, Pinto, Butter, Lima, etc.
• Canned Peas: Sweet, Crowder, Black-eyed etc.
• Potatoes: Canned or Instant
• Canned Tomatoes: Diced, Whole, Sauce, and Paste
• Canned Soups and Canned Pasta
• Canned Proteins: Tuna, Spam, Vienna Sausage, etc.
• Instant Noodles: Ramen
Students can bring food items to their homeroom teacher. The homeroom that collects the most food items will win a pizza party!
Donations help those living here in Gordon County.
Next week (October 12-16) is Fall Break!
Girls Basketball Tryouts are Monday & Tuesday from 3:30 to 5:30pm. Boys Basketball Tryouts are Wednesday and Thursday from 3:30 to 5:00pm. Students must have a physical on file to tryout.
Tuesday: Diamond Del on Campus for 6th grade students.
Wednesday: Football host Cedartown at 5:00pm.
Thursday: Volleyball Banquet at 6:00pm.
Friday: Picture retake day and Fall Sports Pictures.
Saturday: Cheer Competition at Creekview
Red Bud Middle School 6th grade students in Mrs. Liker’s ELA class started the day with a synonym warmup that showed off some impressive vocabulary.
Students were able to identify several synonyms for different words and discuss how word choice can change meaning and strengthen their writing. The activity also helped prepare them for their next lesson on theme by giving them more language to describe ideas and messages in a text.
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Students were able to identify several synonyms for different words and discuss how word choice can change meaning and strengthen their writing. The activity also helped prepare them for their next lesson on theme by giving them more language to describe ideas and messages in a text.
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #RedBudMiddle
The Voluntary Action Center announces Operation Happy Christmas for the 2026 Christmas season. Applications will be accepted from September 22nd through November 20th. Parents seeking Christmas assistance for their children must complete one class offered at the VAC between September 22 and November 19. Applications will be distributed after the class.
For More Information call 706-629-7283 or visit voluntaryactioncenter.org
For More Information call 706-629-7283 or visit voluntaryactioncenter.org
Any student who thinks they would like to play tennis for RBMS may attend optional tennis workouts on Mondays and Wednesdays in October until 5:15 at the Sonoraville Recreation Dept. This is NOT a tryout, but an opportunity for students to see if they are interested in playing tennis. Contact Coach Berkley Potts to sign up or if you have any questions! apotts@gcbe.org *You MUST have an updated physical in order to participate.
Join in the fun and help us celebrate Homecoming 2026 with Destination Phoenix!
Monday (Sept. 28): Travel Day - Wear your comfiest PJs! Fall Chorus Concert in RBMS Gym at 6:30pm.
Tuesday (Sept. 29): Adventure Awaits - Dress for your dream trip! (Academic Team has been moved to October 20)
Wednesday (Sept. 30): Passport to Anywhere - Pick any country in the world and represent it!
Thursday (Oct. 1): The World Through Time - Dress as a historical figure or decade. Football at Adairsville.
Friday (Oct. 2): Home Sweet Home - Dress in red and black spirit gear!
Monday (Sept. 28): Travel Day - Wear your comfiest PJs! Fall Chorus Concert in RBMS Gym at 6:30pm.
Tuesday (Sept. 29): Adventure Awaits - Dress for your dream trip! (Academic Team has been moved to October 20)
Wednesday (Sept. 30): Passport to Anywhere - Pick any country in the world and represent it!
Thursday (Oct. 1): The World Through Time - Dress as a historical figure or decade. Football at Adairsville.
Friday (Oct. 2): Home Sweet Home - Dress in red and black spirit gear!
Red Bud Middle School students in Kimberly Fields’ art class were experimenting with painting techniques as they prepared for an upcoming mixed media project.
Students practiced using black paint and began exploring how it can be combined with colored pencil or marker to create contrast, texture, and visual interest. This activity gave students a chance to build confidence with new materials while thinking creatively about how different media can work together.
We are excited to see how their final projects come together!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #RedBudMiddle
Students practiced using black paint and began exploring how it can be combined with colored pencil or marker to create contrast, texture, and visual interest. This activity gave students a chance to build confidence with new materials while thinking creatively about how different media can work together.
We are excited to see how their final projects come together!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #RedBudMiddle
Our RBMS XC runners did a great job at the Gordon County Bettye Butler Memorial United Way Unity Run 2026 on Tuesday night.. Congratulations go out to Jayden Davis (2nd Place in age group), Valeria Barrios (2nd Place in age group), and Allison Coleman (3rd Place in age group) as well as our very own RBMS XC head coach, Coach Russell Redd (He also placed!).
Tomorrow our XC team competes at Region in Dalton at the Grove Level Running Trail. Go, Phoenix!!!!
Tomorrow our XC team competes at Region in Dalton at the Grove Level Running Trail. Go, Phoenix!!!!
The RBMS Academic Team has continued winning in their last 3 matches against Rockmart MS, Adairsville MS, and Woodland MS remaining in 2nd place in the region. Our last regular season match of the season is this Thursday, September 24 against Calhoun MS at Calhoun @ 4 PM. Come support the team and Go, Phoenix!!!
