Happy Belated Birthday to all our September Birthdays!
🎉🌟 Congratulations to Our K–2 Students of the Month! 🌟🎉
We are so proud to recognize our outstanding Students of the Month for Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade! These amazing students have shown exceptional effort, responsibility, kindness, and a positive attitude each day. 💛
📚✨ Whether it’s helping a friend, trying their best in class, or being great role models, these students truly shine bright at Gouge Primary!
👏 Please join us in celebrating their hard work and success — way to go, Eagles!
📸 Check out their smiling faces below!
We are so proud to recognize our outstanding Students of the Month for Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade! These amazing students have shown exceptional effort, responsibility, kindness, and a positive attitude each day. 💛
📚✨ Whether it’s helping a friend, trying their best in class, or being great role models, these students truly shine bright at Gouge Primary!
👏 Please join us in celebrating their hard work and success — way to go, Eagles!
📸 Check out their smiling faces below!
Make-Up Pictures this Thursday!
We would like to wish a "Happy Birthday" to all our October birthdays!
Don't worry, we will be catching up on those who had a birthday in August and September soon!
Wear your purple on Friday to support our Mitchell Mountaineers as they
take on the Cougars from Mountain Heritage! The game tomorrow is at Heritage!
*No hats* All school rules apply!
take on the Cougars from Mountain Heritage! The game tomorrow is at Heritage!
*No hats* All school rules apply!
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🌟🧹✨ Happy School Custodian Appreciation Day! ✨🧹🌟
Today we celebrate and honor our incredible custodian Sarah Garland who keeps our school shining, safe, and welcoming each and every day. From early mornings to late evenings, her hard work and dedication make a world of difference for our students, staff, and families.
💙 Thank you for all you do behind the scenes to make our school a place where learning can thrive. We couldn’t do it without you!
Schedule for Tuesday, October 7th & Wednesday, October 8th.
GOUGE PRIMARY 2025-26 YEARBOOK PORTRAITS ARE LIVE ONLINE!!
Automatic coupons are applied to any order through September 28!
You can access your gallery by:
1) Scan the QR code on the card your child was given on picture day
2) Go to the website on the top left of the photo card you were given and enter the shown Access Code below the website
3) Contact TPS at service@tpsphotography.com with your student's school, name, and grad,e and we will reply with your Access Code
Let us know if you have any questions! service@tpsphotography.com
Automatic coupons are applied to any order through September 28!
You can access your gallery by:
1) Scan the QR code on the card your child was given on picture day
2) Go to the website on the top left of the photo card you were given and enter the shown Access Code below the website
3) Contact TPS at service@tpsphotography.com with your student's school, name, and grad,e and we will reply with your Access Code
Let us know if you have any questions! service@tpsphotography.com
MHS Homecoming is next week! We will be participating in our own dress up days! Please show your school spirit and Go Mountaineers!
Fall Picture Day is coming soon!
Purple Spirit Day tomorrow!
Show your Mountaineer Spirit on Friday!
We can't wait to see you all tomorrow!
To help our Kindergartners transition smoothly next week, we will be operating a staggered schedule. Kindergartners with last names that start with A through H will attend school on Monday, August 18th. Kindergartners with the last names that start with an I-Z will attend school on Tuesday, August 19th.
All kindergarteners will attend school on Wednesday, August 20th! If you have any questions, please contact the office at 828-766-2260.
All kindergarteners will attend school on Wednesday, August 20th! If you have any questions, please contact the office at 828-766-2260.
We are excited to announce Sips Soda Shop Craft Soda will be with us next Thursday for Open House from 4-7!
Kindergarten Academy 2025 *Incoming Kindergarten Students Only*
A parent meeting will take place at 9:15 in the cafeteria for those who can stay, followed by a school tour.
Our BBQ with Mitchell County Schools retired staff was so much fun last year, we are doing it again! If you retired from Mitchell County Schools from any role, please join us on Wednesday, August 13 at 5:00pm for a BBQ!
We don't have current contact information for all retired staff and don't want to leave anyone out, so we are just depending on social media and word-of-mouth to share the invitation.
We don't have current contact information for all retired staff and don't want to leave anyone out, so we are just depending on social media and word-of-mouth to share the invitation.
Gouge 25-26 Supply List
📣 New Remote Learning Plan Approved! Here’s What Families Need to Know 📣
Mitchell County Schools has adopted a new Emergency Remote Learning Plan for the 25-26 school year! 🎉 With this new plan, all K–13 students will now take their devices home in the event of school closures due to weather, emergencies, or other events. The full Remote Learning Plan can be found on the Mitchell County Schools' website under Departments > Technology.
💻 To support this initiative, a non-refundable $20 User Fee will now apply to ALL students in grades K–13 beginning this school year.
✔️ This fee covers one accidental incident per year
✔️ K-8 devices will NOT be sent home daily but only in preparation for remote learning instruction
✔️ 9-13 devices will continue to go home on a daily basis as usual
✔️ Families needing support can contact their school for assistance
✔️ A limited number of hotspots are available for those needing assistance with connectivity
Your child’s access to learning—no matter where they are—is our priority. Stay tuned for more info coming home soon, and thank you for partnering with us!
📲 Don’t forget to:
✅ Download the Mitchell County Schools App
✅ Follow us here on Facebook and on Instagram
✅ Make sure your phone number and email always stay up to date in the school's student information system
Mitchell County Schools has adopted a new Emergency Remote Learning Plan for the 25-26 school year! 🎉 With this new plan, all K–13 students will now take their devices home in the event of school closures due to weather, emergencies, or other events. The full Remote Learning Plan can be found on the Mitchell County Schools' website under Departments > Technology.
💻 To support this initiative, a non-refundable $20 User Fee will now apply to ALL students in grades K–13 beginning this school year.
✔️ This fee covers one accidental incident per year
✔️ K-8 devices will NOT be sent home daily but only in preparation for remote learning instruction
✔️ 9-13 devices will continue to go home on a daily basis as usual
✔️ Families needing support can contact their school for assistance
✔️ A limited number of hotspots are available for those needing assistance with connectivity
Your child’s access to learning—no matter where they are—is our priority. Stay tuned for more info coming home soon, and thank you for partnering with us!
📲 Don’t forget to:
✅ Download the Mitchell County Schools App
✅ Follow us here on Facebook and on Instagram
✅ Make sure your phone number and email always stay up to date in the school's student information system
Please join us for these two events to make Bakersville an amazing place to live, work, and play.
Follow developments at https://www.facebook.com/BakersvilleBeautificationAssociation or
https://www.facebook.com/groups/177687057629115 . For additional information or to
volunteer to help out, contact Andy Palmer ajpalmer2121@gmail.com
