The long awaited D-day arrived and was a wonderful learning experience for the 6th grade science students in Mrs. Smith’s class.
The essential standards 6-LS1-3 require students to use arguments supported by evidence for how the body is a system of interacting subsystems.
The dissection of sheep plucks helped the students obtain a better understand of how the circulatory and respiratory system work together within an organism. By exploring the structure of organs, each child was able to communicate the function and role of each part more precisely.

We would like to give a special shout out of thanks to Ouachita Baptist University professor Joshua Kwekel and his biology students for helping facilitate and assist with each dissection.

We would also like to thank Thomas T.’s mom Katie Tennyson for taking time to assist as well.

It is a joy and pleasure to have community members join us in educating the youth of Arkadelphia Schools. It’s the very thing that may spark interest in a career of medicine and science.

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. 

Winter break December 18- January 5. Students resume January 6.

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!

Henderson State Spirit Squads are hosting a Parent's Night Out. Children ages 4-14 are welcome to be dropped off while parents enjoy some time away! 

What a busy beautiful time of year for our Goza students and staff! With the first semester of the year quickly coming to an end, we can all be feeling some anxiety: students with making sure all of their work is turned in, and teachers making sure all of the work has been graded.

Anxiety can be made worse if students are drinking caffeine or sugary drinks. Water is always the best go-to drink to avoid dehydration. Of course Gator-Ade or other sports drink can be useful during a game, but it’s not the best choice to drink all day every day, and energy drinks should be avoided by kids.

Another way to combat the effects of anxiety include remembering to breathe – big deep breaths and exhale all the way and then take another big deep breath. Try to clear anxious thoughts out of your head and just enjoy the peace of the moment.

Stay on top of grade concerns throughout the school year by checking your parent account in ECHO.
https://arkadelphiaparent.echo-ntn.org/

Waiting until the last day before grades have to be submitted is nerve-wracking for students and staff who will be eager to get their holiday break started just like the students.

Finally, find things to enjoy together with students during the break. Whether it’s taking a walk around the block while you talk about what is for dinner, or a family game night, movie night, or a holiday get-away, take time to enjoy the people you love.

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