Get your Black and Gold ready and mark your calendars—your FVMS Trojans are gearing up to hit the court! 🏆🔥
#FVMS #TrojanPride #BlackAndGold #TrojanBasketball
Today, the FVMS family pauses to honor and express our deepest gratitude to all the brave men and women who have served in our nation's Armed Forces. Your dedication, sacrifice, and commitment to protecting our freedoms inspire our school community every single day.
We are especially proud to recognize and honor our very own FVMS team members who have served our country with distinction:
Mrs. Donna Sullivan — U.S. Army
Ms. Christina Marin — U.S. Marine Corps
Mr. Leland Mangrum — U.S. Navy
Thank you for your service, your leadership, and for bringing your strength to our students as we continue Our Year of Momentum!
Trojan Nation stands thankful and proud. 🖤💛
#VeteransDay #FVMS #TrojanPride #OurYearOfMomentum #ThankYouVeterans #FortValleyMiddleSchool
Students will return to school Monday, November 30, 2026.
It is with a heavy heart that I share that our beloved teacher, Mrs. Ashley Ross, passed away earlier today. Mrs. Ross was deeply loved here at Fort Valley Middle School, and her loss will be felt throughout our Trojan family. Please keep her husband, their three children, and all who loved her in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Counselors will be on campus tomorrow to support students and staff. If your child needs someone to talk to, please encourage them to reach out or contact the school so we can help connect them with support.
Thank you for keeping the Ross family and our school community lifted in prayer as we care for one another.
Once a Trojan, always a Trojan. 💛🖤
Kizzy Johnson
Principal
Fort Valley Middle School
Huge congratulations to our incredible artists who represented Fort Valley Middle School at this year's Georgia National Fair Youth Art Competition! 🖤💛
Shoutout to our FVMS representatives:
✨ Lily Bowden
✨ Evangeline Huerta
✨ Kasstin Ezell
✨ Sheehan Richards
✨ Sivelle Wimbush
✨ Karen Lopez Castro
✨ Mackenzie Brinson
Special congratulations to our award winners:
🏆 Karen Lopez Castro – 1st Place (6th–8th Grade Drawing)
🎖️ Lily Bowden – Honorable Mention (6th–8th Grade Other 3D)
Way to keep Our Year of Momentum going strong!
Huge congratulations to our Media Specialist, Leah Lyons, for winning a $1,989.00 Flint Energies Bright Ideas Grant! Her project, the X-S.T.R.E.A.M. Readers Club, combines literacy and STEM to show our students that books are so much more than words on a page—they are launchpads for creativity and innovation.
Trojan Pride Alert! 🖤💛
We are thrilled to share that Fort Valley Middle School was featured as 13WMAZ’s School of the Week! 🚀📚🔬
Our X-STREAM Readers were highlighted for their awesome work combining STEM with literature—taking innovation and learning to the next level. This is what Our Year of Momentum is all about! 🛡️✨
Check out the full story on 13WMAZ:
https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/education/school-of-the-week-the-x-stream-readers-at-fort-valley-middle-mix-stem-with-literature/93-3e1e70fc-e144-45bd-bbe6-42e60a5c7b2d
#FVMS #TrojanNation #BlackAndGold #OurYearOfMomentum #SchoolOfTheWeek #XStreamReaders #STEMAndLiterature
Progress reports go home TOMORROW, Friday, November 6, 2026! 📄✨
Parents and guardians, please be sure to check in with your student tomorrow to review their academic progress.
Please take a few minutes to complete the Family/Stakeholder Survey using the link below. Your feedback helps us prepare for the upcoming school year and better support our students and families.
Need a translation in another language? Please contact your school's Family Engagement Coordinator. Thank you for making your voice heard!
Click here to proceed to the English Family Federal Programs Survey
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYYVrkCVAZvBB1B40jVbqJTUSIGwMEvbqmZWKnudrzdVydjA/viewform?usp=dialog
Haga clic aquí para acceder a la encuesta sobre los programas federales para familias hispanas.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpGEQORdxytAWxU4UpZ5OsW-k9wve6uWs27mMPz1_MqOqUVg/viewform?usp=dialog
Trojan family, keep building on Our Year of Momentum and join us for a fun and engaging evening as we celebrate the gift of family, learning, and our amazing students!
📅 Date: November 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Fort Valley Middle School
What to Expect:
Prizes, Games & Raffles
Light Refreshments will be served
We look forward to seeing our black and gold Trojan family there as we highlight and support our gifted learners! 🖤💛
#FVMS #TrojanPride #OurYearOfMomentum #GiftedParentNight #FVMSFamily
FVMS National Junior Art Honor Society Fundraiser!
Our FVMS National Junior Art Honor Society (NJAHS) has officially kicked off this year's fundraiser! Please help support our talented young artists by visiting pleasehelpmyschool.com/FVMSART and clicking on the student you would like to support. From wonderful goodies and tasty snacks to items that might make perfect early Christmas gifts, there's something for everyone! Every purchase makes a difference! The funds raised will go directly toward supporting our FVMS artists by helping provide supplies, materials, and opportunities for creativity and artistic growth. We are so grateful for the continued support of our school and community. Thank you for helping our young artists shine!#FVMSArt #NJAHS #SupportStudentArtists #CreativityInAction
You are invited to The District Cyber Safety Workshop.
Our guest speaker is Mr. Jim Gray, Student Ministry Lead Pastor of Southside Baptist Church. Mr. Gray has led our cyber safety training for the past several years. He shares valuable, practical information to help keep our students, staff, and families safe in an increasingly digital world.
Scholastic Book Fair: Now through October 28. Purchases help provide books to local children!
Community Trunk or Treat: Wednesday, October 28 from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Enjoy music, candy, book donations, and a canned food drive!
A huge shoutout to S. Hunter’s Class for taking top honors with their amazing door design! To celebrate their hard work and creativity, the class enjoyed a delicious celebratory meal courtesy of Mi Ranchito! 🌮🌯Thank you to everyone who participated and showed off their Trojan Spirit.🖤💛#FVMS #TrojanPride #HispanicHeritageMonth
As we continue Our Year of Momentum, we are thrilled to recognize two outstanding educators who go above and beyond for our school community!
Join us in celebrating our honorees:
🌟 Teacher of the Month: Joseph Thublin (8th Grade Math)
🌟 Support Staff of the Month: Leah Lyons (Media Specialist)
Thank you both for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to driving our Trojans toward success every single day! 💪📚✨
#FVMS #TrojanPride #OurYearOfMomentum #BlackAndGold #FVMSExcellence
🎉 BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR VERY OWN KIMBERLY STEPHENS! 🖤💛
We are thrilled to announce that our FVMS Assistant Principal of Instruction, Kimberly Stephens, has been honored with the prestigious Mike Campbell Emerging Leader Award by the Georgia Association of Middle School Principals (GAMSP)! 🏆
This award recognizes outstanding administrators with fewer than three years of experience who display exceptional leadership, dedication, and impact in middle school education.
The honor was presented by Dr. Bob Heaberlin, GAMSP Director of Membership Services & Awards and Recognitions, alongside Ariel Wilson, GAMSP President.
Thank you, Mrs. Stephens, for your passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to our students, staff, and community during Our Year of Momentum! We are so proud to have you leading at Fort Valley Middle School!
Join us in celebrating this incredible achievement!🖤💛
#FVMS #TrojanNation #TrojanPride #BlackAndGold #GAMSP #EmergingLeader #OurYearOfMomentum
Join us for a spooktacular evening of fun as FVMS presents Books & Boo’s Literacy Night! Hosted by our FVMS Literacy Coach and Family Engagement Coordinator, this is a night full of mystery and reading you won't want to miss.
Mark your calendars:
🗓️ Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Fort Valley Middle School
What’s in store for our students and families:
📖 Creepy Stories Exploration
🕵️♂️ Mystery Character Challenge
🎭 Identify Book Characters
Remember: Every Story Has a Little Mystery! Let’s keep up our momentum and bring out that Trojan Spirit! 🖤💛
#FVMS #Trojans #OurYearOfMomentum #BooksAndBoos #LiteracyNight #TrojanPride
Red Ribbon Week is Next Week, Trojans!
Let's keep up our momentum and show our commitment to making positive choices! This year’s theme is "Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free."
Here is the dress-up schedule so you can plan your outfits for next week:
🔴 Monday: Rally in Red Day – Wear as much red as possible!
🧢 Tuesday: Hat Day – Put a lid on life! Wear your favorite hat to celebrate a drug-free life.
👯 Wednesday: Twin Day – "Drug Free Looks Like Me!" Match your outfit with a friend or teacher.
✌️ Thursday: Decades Day – From 60’s hippies to 80’s neon, show off your best decade wear.
🦸 Friday: Superhero Day – Show your school spirit by dressing like a superhero!
Let’s bring the energy, showcase our black and gold pride, and show everyone how FVMS heroes make a difference! 🖤💛
#FVMS #Trojans #RedRibbonWeek2026 #MakeADifference #BeAHero #BeDrugFree
🖤📱 IT’S DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP WEEK! 📱💛
Every post, picture, and comment leaves a digital footprint! Let’s make sure our students' online habits reflect the strength and pride of being a Trojan!
Remember to P.A.U.S.E. before you hit send:
🛡️ P - Protect personal details. Use strong passwords and keep private info private.
📸 A - Ask before sharing pictures. Get permission and check backgrounds for home addresses or school uniforms.
👥 U - Understand your audience. Comments can be copied, saved, and shared.
💬 S - Share information with care. Be kind, respectful, and responsible online.
🗑️ E - Erase what you can. Review your online history regularly!
Let’s keep pushing forward with positive choices, both in the classroom and online!
#FVMSTrojans #DigitalCitizenshipWeek #BeKind #BeSafe