Coach Hanshew's team held a Thanksgiving Dinner.  The athletes also participated in the team's Life Lessons Forever (LLF) series. Coach Hanshew says "my goal is to help them learn life lessons and be able to apply them in case a situation were to occur. I want to help these young ladies to have confidence and believe in themselves no matter the adversity."  

Our 7th and 8th Grade Off-Season Lady Badgers and Coach Linnear participated in a (1 Mile) Turkey Trot the week before Thanksgiving Break! The girls worked extremely hard and reflected on something in their life they are thankful for! We are so proud of these athletes!

Looking for an easy way to support teachers and students? Goza PATHS (Parents and Teachers Helping Students) meets the 3rd Tuesday of every Month in the Goza Library.

The next meeting is December 16th at 12PM.

Come join a meeting or join the Facebook page and GroupMe to get and stay involved.

GroupMe Link

If you need a new School ID, they are $5. 

Banking happens every Thursday morning.

 Goza Middle School Student Council Presents: The Sock Drive! 

Join Us in Bringing Warmth to Our Community!

We are excited to announce our upcoming Sock Drive, aimed at collecting socks for residents of local nursing homes in Arkadelphia. This is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to contribute to our community and spread some cheer!

 What Types of Socks Are Needed:

• Diabetic Socks: Designed for comfort and health, these are essential for those with diabetes.

• Fuzzy Socks: Soft and cozy, perfect for keeping feet warm during the chilly winter months.

 Important Dates to Remember:

• Kickoff: December 1st

• Final Day for Donations: December 12th

 Where to Drop Off Your Donations:

Please bring your sock donations to the Main Office at Goza Middle School.

Let’s come together to make a meaningful impact! Your generous contributions will not only provide warmth but also brighten the spirits of our community members.

Thank you for your kindness and support! Together, we can make a difference!

Sometimes students need a place to talk about whatever is on his/her mind without worrying about being judged or disciplined. In order to give Goza students a place to share whatever they are thinking about, they can sign up for my daily Lunch Bunch time.
Five students per grade can sign up to come to my office most days, although a student can only sign up for one day per week.

Each grade level comes during their own lunch period. We may watch a video about making good choices, taking responsibility for your own actions, or the “true” story of Thanksgiving in America. We may talk briefly about the video, or we jump right into sharing something else. We talk about their dreams and goals and what they are learning, or anything else they are thinking about. It’s all about trying to get to know the students and making sure they know they are welcome in the counselor’s office. Some days they make me laugh. Other days I want to cry after hearing their stories.

As we approach Thanksgiving break, please know I am so grateful to have your students at Goza. We have an incredible group of kids who are learning and growing and maturing every single day. I hope they all have a great break and come back to school rested and ready to learn. The last few weeks of the semester will fly by!

Did your student lose their ID card? They can get a new one printed for $5.

Did you know Goza has an online Parent Resource Center? Check it out to find helpful information.

Click HERE to access Resource Center.

High Impact Tutoring for Math

Goza’s performance on the 2025 ATLAS Summative Assessment for Mathematics was 31%. Goza has qualified to provide High Impact Tutoring for 88 students (22 per grade level). The goal is to increase the number of students who are proficient in math. Goza stands to gain points that will improve its school performance score, now that the state acknowledges growth in student scores. 

Edmentum will provide online tutoring. Students will engage with certified educators online. We are in the final stages of planning and are excited about this opportunity to provide our students the help they need to succeed.

Curriculum Resources for Parents

Parents, we have heard your requests. This table includes direct links to student resources, which are also accessible through Clever. It also contains links to ECHO pages for students and parents, as well as a sign-up link for parents without an account.

Lexia is our ELA intervention program where students do activities in Word Study, Grammar, and Comprehension. Khan Academy offers the entire math curriculum online, allowing students to complete Illustrative Mathematics tutorials. Prodigy is an educational game like Tetris, where students compete in ELA and Math by answering questions. The Wonder of Science and PhET are excellent tools for enhancing science learning through online simulations and phenomena that affect our daily lives. Twenty minutes a day in these applications goes a long way!

Echo Student

Echo Parent

Echo Parent Account Sign Up

MyPerspectives

Lexia

IM360

Khan Academy

Prodigy

Inspire Science

The Wonder of Science

PhET