Congratulations to the following students who were selected 2004-2005 Who's Who Students at Good Hope Middle School. These students, nominated and elected by the Faculty and Staff, represent the best in academics, character and leadership.
6th Grade: Taylor Holton, Savannah Dollar, Michael Hunter, Andrew Chambers, Mary Katherine Dean, Caitlin Herbet, Daniel Golden, Paul Turner, Charli Holloway, Kelsey Tatum, Lacey Quinn, Jade Coleman, Scarlett Purdy
7th Grade: Emily Ballew, Laundi Freeman, Jessica Walters, Wayne Hendricks, Rick Sanders, Matthew Bourgeois, Iris Tuttle, Caroline Milford, Caleb Bostick, Ty Noel, Richard Vines, Josh "JP" Pearce, Shelby Smith, Ashley Warden
8th Grade : Mallory Debnam, David Eley, Daniel Dupuy, Kendall Guillot, Zach Wood, Courtney Cousans, Rachel Gill, Moustafa Elsayed, Pereishia Key, Matthew Wall, Dillon Davis, Brandon Myers, Breanna Saadat, Cody Schaff, Macy Sanders, Lindsey Dean

Congratulations to the following students who have been recognized for demonstrating excellent character under the Character Counts Pillar of RESPONSIBILITY.
6th Grade: Garrett Thompson
7th Grade: Jessica Flanagan & Jimmy Moon
8th Grade: Claire Hollis & Brittany Gilbert

Congratulations to the Good Hope Softball Teams. Our Blue Teams beat Calhoun Middle School & Delhi. Our Gray Team beat Delhi.

During the week of March 14th - March 18th, 8th grade students will take the state mandated LEAP test. These tests affect these students and our school in a number of ways. First, in order to be promoted to the 9th grade, the Language Arts and Math portions of the test must be passed. Second, each student's performance on these tests will be reflected in the Good Hope Middle School Performance Score for the 2004-2005 school year. This score compares our middle school with other middle schools in the parish and state. Third, the LEAP scores play a major role in the placement of students at the high school level in English and Math courses.
For these important reasons, a group of Good Hope teachers will provide a free LEAP review for your child during the times and dates below. We strongly urge that all of our 8th grade students take advantage of this wonderful review time.
A Power Hour Letter will go home with all 8th grade students today. Please fill out the form at the bottom of the letter and return it to the school no later than Wed., March 2nd.
We at Good Hope Middle School are committed to providing our students with the best possible education. Parents, encourage your child to attend both sessions of this excellent review opportunity.

Mar. 8th Tuesday 3:00-4:50p.m. Lang. Arts.
Mar. 10th Thursday 3:00-4:50p.m. Math

Students who have been nominated for National Honor Society must have your Nomination Packets turned in tomorrow February 10th to Mrs. Epps or Mrs. Bayles. No exceptions.

Students, remember that this Friday Feb. 11th is "Double Turn- In" Day for magazine orders for the library fundraiser. In celebration of Valentine's Day we will have a raffle for boxes of Valentine candy. Everyone who turns in magazine orders Friday will have their name entered in the candy raffle. Winners wil be announced on Monday - Valentine's Day!

Congratulations to the Lady Colonels Basketball Team on their performance in the State Roundball Classic. The 7th grade won 1st in the tournament by defeating Delhi 44-38 and Green Acres by a score of 33-24. Brandy Williams received the Most Valuable Player Award for the 7th grade.

The 8th grade Lady Colonels finished 3rd by defeating Crowville and Delhi. They lost a heart breaker by 1 point in the semi-finals to J.S. Clark. They then beat Pineville to win the 3rd place trophy.
Coach Creech and the faculty and staff of Good Hope would like to commend the girls on a great effort in the tournament.

Congratulations to the 2004-2005 7th Grade Boys Basketball Team on their victory over Richwood for 1st place in the Louisiana North/South State Classic on Saturday. The Colonels defeated A.E. Phillips on Thursday 45-22; they defeated Tioga(Pineville) 45-37 on Saturday; they defeated Richwood 47-36 for the championship. It was a total team effort. LaDarrin Williams was the MVP with 29 points, 19 rebounds, and 6 blocks. The Colonels finished the season 17-4.
The 8th grade boys defeated Red River on Saturday.
Congratulations on a great year 7th & 8th grade boys.

The annual library magazine fundraiser is underway.
This program is being offered to raise money for library books, computer software, and other library improvements. All students will benefit from the funds raised on the magazine sale. Order your favorite magazines from over 700 publications. Current subscriptions may also be renewed through this program. Thank you for your help and support on this magazine project!

The National Honor Society will be selling candy grams Tues., Wed., & Thurs. at lunch. Candy grams will be 50 cents. Buy your friend or favorite teacher a candygram to be delivered during homeroom on Monday, Feb. 14th.

Congratulations to the following students who have been recognized for Good Character under the character counts pillar of RESPONSIBILITY.
6th Grade: Kelsey Tatum & Spencer Graff
7th Grade: Sarah Jackson
8th Grade: Zach Almarode

The 7th grade boys basketball team defeated A.E. Phillips last night 45-22. It was a great team effort. The 8th grade plays Crowville tonight at 7:00 at Richwood. The 7th grade plays tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. at Richwood. GO COLONELS!!!!

National Junior Honor Society invitations will be sent home today. Students, if you did not receive an invitation and think you have a 3.5 cumulative average, ask your homeroom teacher to check your average.

LOUISIANA STATE ROUNDBALL CLASSIC - 8TH GRADE GIRLS
The Lady Colonels will play Friday, Feb. 4th @ 7:15 at Ouachita High School Gym # 2. Come out and watch the Lady Colonels play against Martin Jr. from Sicily Island.

Girls Track Tryouts have been rescheduled for Feb. 7th - Feb. 10th. (That's next Mon. - Thurs.)

Congratulations GHMS February Students of the Month
Lindsey Dean, Allie Rawls, Wesley Wheelis, Kendall Guillott, Ashley Warden, Kemper Block, Logan Dopson, Caleb Bostick, Mary Katherine Dean, Colby Mulhearn, Daniel Golden, Alyssa Leader

Louisiana Northeast-Northwest Middle School Roundball Classic
7th Grade Boys will play A.E. Phillips at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3rd at St. Fredrick High School. The 8th Grade Boys will play Crowville Friday, Feb. 4th at 6 p.m. at St. Fredrick High. GO COLONELS!!!

No softball practice today due to weather. Plan to stay Thursday until 4:15.

Jump Rope for Heart will begin today, Jan. 31st.
The P.E. class that raises the most money will win a pizza party. Students will receive information for raising money during Coach Young's and Coach Gill's P.E. Classes. Let's all do our part to help raise money to give to the American Heart Association!!!

Congratulations to the following students who have been recognized for Good Character under the Character Counts Pillar of Responsibility.
6th Grade: Lacey Quinn & Levi Elliott

Students, give your heart to your favorite teachers. You can purchase a heart for your favorite teachers for only 25 cents during your lunch shift. The teacher with the most hearts posted on their classroom door will win a prize, so make sure your favorite teacher gets plenty of hearts this week. You can buy your hearts this week only during your lunch shift so don't forget!!!!

Any student interested in trying out for the Good Hope Middle School Golf Team needs to sign up and get an information sheet during PE classes today. This is open to both boys and girls, 6, 7, & 8 grades.

8th grade boys track tryouts will be Monday, Feb. 12th. Have P.E. uniforms and running shoes. Be prepared for cold weather.

No 6th & 7th grade track tryouts today.

No LEAP tutoring today after school. Tutoring will be tomorrow.

PEP SQUAD - You may begin turning your uniforms into
Mrs. Holzer. Please make sure they are clean in order to receive your full refund.

Due to bad weather, boys 6th & 7th grade track & field tryouts have been called off.
8th grade boys track & field tryouts will start Monday, February 7th.

8th Grade Students - There will be NO LEAP Tutoring on Monday, Jan. 31. There will be tutoring on Tuesday, Feb. 1st.

Rebel Line Packets Available at WMHS. Due 2/16/05.

Congratulations to the Lady Colonels who were victorious over West Ridge in the Calhoun Tournament.
7th Grade Score - 21-13
Leading Scorer - Savannah Dollar with 9 points.
8th Grade Score - 42-19
Leading Scorers - Jessica Lathan with 17 points & Whitney Moore with 11 points.
Lady Colonels selected to the All Tournament Team were:
7th Grade: Kate Durham, Brandy Williams, & Savannah Dollar
8th Grade: Miranda Holt, Whitney Moore, & Jessica Lathan

Congratulations to the 7th & 8th Grade Boys on their victory over West Ridge in the Calhoun Tournament. It was a total team effort. Congratulations to the following Colonels for making the All Tournament Team: LaDarrin Williams, Deatric Wilson, Brandon Hudson, Chucky Glass, Jonas Tyson, & Josh Tyson.

Come watch the Lady Colonels and the Colonels next week Feb. 3-5 in the Northeast-Northwest Roundball Classic.

6th, 7th, & 8th grade girls track tryouts will be next Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, February 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
Time: 3:30 - 5:15
7th & 8th grade girls sign up with Coach Creech during P. E.
6th grade girls sign up with Coach Young during P.E.