Good afternoon, Trojan Family,
We have one more Monday, or as I like to say, just 6 more days until our students, staff, and parents get some much-deserved rest. What a year it has been. Our students have worked hard, our teachers have pushed until the very end, and our families have continued to support us every step of the way. These final days are busy, exciting, emotional, and important all at the same time. Let’s finish strong together.
Awards Programs
6th & 7th Grade Awards Programs
Friday, May 15
* 7th Grade: 9:00 AM
* 6th Grade: 11:00 AM
Both programs will be held in the gym. Invitations were sent home with students on Friday. If you feel your child should have received an invitation but did not, please contact Mrs. Tamara Richardson before Friday.
8th Grade Bridge Ceremony
Wednesday, May 20 at 1:00 PM
No invitations are required.
Dress Code
Gentlemen:
* Black slacks with a white button-up shirt OR all black
* Tie and/or jacket optional
Ladies:
* Black dresses
* White dresses
* OR black slacks with a white top
Update to Finals Schedule
To allow time for make-ups, grading, and the 8th grade ceremony, we have shifted the finals schedule slightly.
Final Exams
Monday, May 18
* ELA
* Social Studies
* 1st Connection
Tuesday, May 19
* Math
* Science
* 2nd Connection
Make-Up Finals
Wednesday, May 20
Any student suspended home will report on Thursday, May 21 at 8:00 AM to complete final exams.
Georgia Milestones Update
Georgia Milestones scores are now in for:
* Math (all grades)
* Science (8th grade only)
* Social Studies (8th grade only)
Please talk with your student about their scores and performance. I am proud to share that:
* We really excelled in Math
* We made gains in Social Studies
I look forward to sharing more detailed information with you in the coming year once overall scores are publicly released. Individual student score reports will be sent home with students on Tuesday, May 19.
Clinic Medication Reminder
If your student has prescription medication in the clinic, the last day to pick it up is:
May 20 by 3:00 PM
All over-the-counter medications will be sent home with students.
FINAL FRIDAY FEST
WE DID IT!
After the cancellation of our original block party, we worked hard to come up with another plan for our students, and this one is going to be BIG FUN.
Friday, May 15
After all awards programs conclude, we will celebrate our students with our FINAL FRIDAY FEST. We are talking:
* Food
* Games
* Music
* Fun activities
* And even a Teachers vs. Students Dodgeball Game!
This will be our chance to celebrate student behavior, celebrate the final Friday of the school year, and simply enjoy being together as a Trojan Family one last time before summer break. Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we worked to reorganize this celebration.
Important Information for Rising 7th Grade Students
All current 6th grade students must have an updated immunization record prior to returning for the 2026–2027 school year. Students will not receive their schedule on the first day of school if an updated immunization record is not on file. If you have questions, please contact our Med Tech, Nurse Smith, at the school.
Yearbooks – Last Call!
Yearbooks are still available for purchase! If you order now, the yearbook will be delivered directly to your home. All yearbooks ordered before the original deadline will arrive at the school next week and will be distributed to students before we leave for summer break.
Link: https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1017404039321401
End-of-Year Behavior Expectations
Please continue speaking with your student about behavior during these final days of school. This time of year can become exciting for students, and sometimes they begin to think expectations and consequences no longer apply. However, school expectations remain fully in effect until students arrive home on May 20. We want these final days to be positive, safe, and memorable for everyone.
Upcoming Dates
* Tonight at 5:30 PM — Spring Athletic Banquet
* May 15 — 7th Grade Awards (9:00 AM), 6th Grade Awards (11:00 AM), Final Friday Fest
* May 18–19 — Final Exams
* May 20 — Final Exam Make Ups
* May 20 at 1:00 PM — 8th Grade Bridge Ceremony
Trojan Football Summer Workouts
Football summer workouts will begin on July 6th. We are looking for a REPEAT of last year’s success! Current 6th grade students are eligible to be part of the team, so get your students involved early.
Please make sure your student has an updated physical on file BEFORE they step onto the field. If you have questions, please contact Coach Jackson.
Thank you for your continued support throughout this school year. We are proud of our students and grateful for our families. Let’s finish strong together.
FVMS: Where Learning is Required!
Kizzy S. Johnson
Principal
Fort Valley Middle School