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Principal Appreciation Day was May 1st. We would like to take a moment to recognize our awesome principal, Mr. Ogburn! He plays a big role in making our school a great place for students and staff. Mr. Ogburn truly loves all things Veterans Memorial whether it is in the classroom, interacting with students during class changes, or attending athletic, fine arts, and academic competitions. He said his favorite thing about being a principal is being able to help students and staff succeed similar to how educators helped him throughout his life. Happy Principal Appreciation Day! Rangers Lead The Way!

Congratulations to the 57 newest Rangers to be inducted into the National Junior Honor Society! Students were inducted this week at the NJHS Induction Ceremony. In order to qualify for NJHS students must have a minimum cumulative grade average of 92 or higher, demonstrate leadership, service, character, and citizenship characteristics. Congratulations to all new inductees of the National Junior Honor Society! Rangers Lead The Way!

Congratulations to Coach Brookshire for being named our April Teacher of the Month! Coach Brookshire teaches physical education, is the head coach for girls’ soccer and flag football, assists with athletic events, serves as the school’s testing coordinator, and is a true logistical mastermind! Her students describe her as fun, athletic, and a true role model. Congratulations again Coach Brookshire! Rangers Lead The Way!

Congratulations to Mr. Dean for being named our April Support Staff of the Month! Mr. Dean serves as our discipline dean, 504 coordinator, head football coach, assistant flag football coach, and a member of the administration team. Students described Mr. Dean as caring, funny, and consistent. Congratulations again Mr. Dean! Rangers Lead The Way!

Join us in celebrating National Assistant Principals Week as we celebrate Mrs. Ellis!This week, we pause to honor the heart, hustle, and leadership of our incredible assistant principal! Her presence in the halls, and passion for student success do not go unnoticed. She leads with strength, compassion, and integrity, and we are better because of Mrs. Ellis being at VMMS! Happy National Assistant Principals Week!

Join us in celebrating National School Librarian Day! We have the best librarian in Mrs. DuBose! She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from a 25+ year career in the media center. Mrs. DuBose makes sure our library is running smoothly, researches new books based on student interest, serves as our school’s PBIS coach, serves as our COF Parent Liaison, and is a valuable member of our administrative team. Mrs DuBose definitely leads the way in the media center and outside of the media center! RLTW!

Congratulations to Mrs. Myers for being selected as our March Teacher of the Month! Mrs. Myers serves as Team 8-1’s lead teacher, social studies department chair, member of the school leadership team, MTSS lead, member of the school wide data team, and TSC Mentor for new teachers! Students described Mrs. Myers as caring, kind, easy going, and always willing to help. Mrs. Myers always has a positive outlook and looks for solutions to any problems that arise. We are very fortunate to have Mrs. Myers at VMMS! Rangers Lead The Way!

Congratulations to Mrs. Bender for being selected as our March Support Staff of the Month! Mrs. Bender serves as our lead counselor, member of the administration team, works with students and families daily, provides SEL lessons to classes, and is always willing to provide a listening ear with a positive attitude! Students described Mrs. Bender as caring, understanding, nonjudgmental, and relatable. Congratulations again Mrs. Bender! Rangers Lead The Way!

Congratulations to Mrs. Wright for being named our February Support Staff of the Month! Mrs. Wright serves as our lead custodian to ensure our school remains clean and in proper working order. Mrs. Wright has over 20 years of experience in Muscogee County Schools. We are so glad to have Mrs. Wright at VMMS! Congratulations again Mrs. Wright! Rangers Lead The Way!

Congratulations to Tyler Gaines for being named a recipient of The Exchange Club of Columbus’s Youth Citizenship Award! The Youth Citizenship Award is given to an 8th grader at each middle school for displaying characteristics of integrity, hard work, dedication, leadership, and servant mindset. Tyler is a straight A student who is a leader among his peers. He is a student athlete who plays soccer, football, basketball, and runs track. Tyler will attend Northside High School next year and aspires to develop his own real estate company in the future. Congratulations again Tyler! Rangers Lead The Way!

Congratulations to Mrs. Scarbrough for being named a Top Ten Teacher of the Year Finalist! Mrs. Scarbrough is a true leader in the education profession. She is an experienced teacher within our school who has been at Veterans Memorial since 2007 when the school first opened. Her dedication and care for her students and school are unmatched! Mrs. Scarbrough also serves as the science department chair, team leader, member of the school leadership team, member of the PBIS committee, robotics team coach for both FLL and FTC, AI4GA Cohort leader, AI Presenter within Georgia and Texas, and mentor teacher! Mrs. Scarbrough embodies the values of Veterans Memorial and without a doubt leads the way!

Congratulations to Ms. Woods for being named our February Teacher of the Month! Ms. Woods is a valuable member of our 6th grade team, language arts department, reading bowl coach, future competition cheerleading coach, and a master developer of building relationships with students! Ms. Woods’s students described her as caring, understanding, consistent, and cool. Congratulations again Ms. Woods! Rangers Lead The Way!

Congratulations to the VMMS Choir for earning all superior ratings at LGPE!

Congratulations to the VMMS Math Team for finishing in 1st place overall today at the Columbus High School Math Competition! A special thank you to Mrs. Gard, Mrs. Cook, and Mrs. Spadaro for coaching our mathletes! Rangers Lead The Way at CHS!

Congratulations to Veterans Memorial’s Go 2 Teach Team for finishing 2nd in Columbus State University’s Middle School Go 2 Teach Team Competition! Gia Graves and Kyriah Fellows taught an engaging lesson on states of matter to 2nd graders at Gentian Elementary. Go 2 Teach focuses on equipping and mentoring future teachers for a career in education.

Congratulations to eight of our talented Rangers who participated in the MCSD All District Honor Choir! RLTW

Ranger HOSA participated in the inaugural Georgia HOSA Middle School State Leadership Conference in Covington, GA, where members had the opportunity to venture out of their comfort zones and compete in a variety of healthcare-related competitions. Kinsley Brooks secured third place in Health Career Preparation and qualified to compete at the International Leadership Conference in June.

VMMS held a school wide Black History Month Celebration Assembly for all 712 of our students which recognized music, fashion, history, and contributions made to America. Thank you to the BHM committee, VMMS Band, VMMS Chorus, students, and our master of ceremonies Ms. Hercules for making this a great event for our students and staff. Rangers Lead The Way in celebrating BHM!

Congratulations to the Relentless Rowdy Rangers for qualifying for the state competition at Georgia Tech! The Relentless Rowdy Rangers came in 2nd for Robot Design for the state of Georgia! A special thank you to Mrs. Scarbrough, Mr. Simpkins, and Mrs. Mitchell for coaching our teams. Rangers Lead The Way to state!

Congratulations to the VMMS Math Team who finished in 3rd place at the Columbus Technical College Competition on Saturday! William Hill came in 1st overall during the countdown round! Jayden Martinez, Lincoln Carroll, William Hill, and Ethan Chew qualified for state! Thank you to Mrs. Gard, Mrs. Spadaro, and Mrs. Cook for coaching our mathletes. Rangers Lead The Way!

Congratulations to Ameya Singh for finishing as the Muscogee County School District Spelling Bee Runner Up! Ameya will compete in the regional spelling bee in February. She outlasted 42 other contestants! Ameya is now a back to back MCSD Spelling Bee Runner Up! Rangers Lead The Way!

Congratulations to Mrs. Mitchell for being selected as our December Teacher of the Month! Mrs. Mitchell teaches 6th grade math, serves as the math department lead, serves as a FTC and FLL Robotics coach, a member of the data team, and a member of the VMMS leadership team! Mrs. Mitchell truly gives 110%! Congratulations again Mrs. Mitchell! Rangers Lead The Way!

Congratulations to Mrs. Earle for being selected as the December Support Staff of the Month! Mrs. Earle does an exceptional job with daily attendance, student records, student excusals, and keeping us all in line! Congratulations again Mrs. Earle! Rangers Lead The Way!

The FTC Rowdy Rangers Robotics Team sponsored by Google competed against teams throughout Georgia. The Rowdy Rangers won the Judges’ Choice Award after winning 4 out of 5 matches. Thank you to Mrs. Scarbrough, Mr. Simpkins, Mrs. Mitchell, and Mrs. Carroll for all of their hard work with our team. Rangers Lead The Way in robotics and technology!

The Rowdy Rangers, sponsored by Google competed today in the Lakeview/Jackson FTC League Meet. The Rowdy Rangers learned a lot and will make adjustments for future competitions. Did you know that Veterans Memorial is the only Muscogee County middle school with a FTC team this year? Rangers Lead The Way in FTC robotics!

The VMMS Academic Bowl Team was locked in as they competed at Regionals at Georgia Southwestern State University. Congratulations to our team and Mrs. Smith for advancing to the regional competition. Rangers Lead The Way to regionals!

The VMMS Choir led by Mrs. Fortson did an exceptional job with their Christmas concert before a packed house at Evangel Temple Church! From Christmas classics to a freestyle to solos to Santa appearing this concert had a little bit of everything! Rangers Lead The Way in choir and performance!

Congratulations to the newest inductees into the National Junior Beta Club! Forty-seven new members were inducted. Students must obtain an 88 academic average, demonstrate leadership qualities, have good attendance, and are of a servant mindset. Thank you to Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Hunt for serving as our Beta Club sponsors. Rangers Lead The Way!

Veterans Memorial was recognized by the Georgia Department of Education and Georgia Superintendent Richard Woods as being a Math Leader School! This recognition is based on outstanding growth and achievement on the Georgia Milestones Assessment. Mrs. Perkins was able to be present for this recognition as she contributed heavily to students in our algebra classes. Rangers Lead The Way in high school algebra!

Congratulations to Kinsley Brooks for being selected as one of six REACH Scholarship recipients. Kinsley officially signed her scholarship agreement this morning.

The REACH Georgia Scholarship program, established in 2012, provides needs-based mentorship and scholarship support starting in 8th grade. Superintendent David F. Lewis, Board Chair Mrs. Pat Hugley-Green, Deputy City Manager Mrs. Lisa Goodwin, educators, and community members welcomed MCSD’s new Scholars at the 2024 REACH Georgia Signing Ceremony on November 14, 2024, at the Muscogee County Public Education Center.

Each REACH Scholar is paired with a mentor and academic coach through high school, supporting their journey toward graduation, college success, and workforce readiness. Scholars who complete the program receive a $10,000 scholarship for use at any HOPE-eligible institution in Georgia, with the possibility of matched funds.

We held our Hispanic Heritage Month Program. The entire student body was able to experience a true celebration of Hispanic Heritage including cultural dances, a parade, quinceaneras, the VMMS Cross Country team, the VMMS Cheerleaders, a performance from Ms. Hercules, and members of the VMMS soccer team! A special thank you to Mrs. Dortch, Mrs. Holley, Mrs. Williams, and Mrs. Barnes for organizing a great event for our students. Que día precioso! What a beautiful day! Rangers Lead The Way!

As we continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Veterans Memorial, did you know we have Rangers from eleven different Hispanic countries? The diversity of our school is what makes our school great! Rangers Lead The Way!

HOSA raised $340 for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Association and participated in The Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Uptown Columbus. Great job HOSA! Rangers Lead The Way!

Congratulations to our GRIT ticket winners! They have a Growth Mindset, respectful, display integrity, and are teachable.Rangers Lead The Way!

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All students have been issued a Chromebook (to include Case and Charger) to use during the school day. Students must be responsible for their Chromebook/Case/Charger at all times. In an effort to be good stewards of taxpayer dollars, students must be responsible for the care of their Chromebook and not damage it in any way. Chromebooks are to be carried in a case at all times when not in use.

Students who damage Chromebooks and/or accessories can be assessed a replacement fee as per Board (see MCSD Board Policy JS: Student Fees, Fines, and Charges).

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Care and Use of School Property – Chromebooks, Textbooks, and Media Center Checkouts: Students will be held responsible for the proper care of all books, supplies, Chromebooks, and accessories or equipment furnished to them by the school. A student who defaces, damages, or loses school property shall be required to pay for the damage or loss(see MCSD Board Policiy JS: Student Fees, Fines, and Charges).

A Parent/Student must pay all fees and fines owed to the school in a timely fashion. Parent/Student must clear all fines or fees during the year the fines are assessed. Fines must be paid/cleared where they were assessed and before moving to the next level in school.

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