Every Friday, Forest Grove Middle School energizes the day with Drop Everything And Read (DEAR), a schoolwide initiative designed to promote a love of reading. This weekly routine encourages students to pause their morning activities, pick up a book, and immerse themselves in meaningful reading time. Research consistently shows that regular reading strengthens vocabulary, improves comprehension, and boosts confidence in communication—skills that benefit students across all academic subjects. Our school’s goal is to reach full participation each week, ensuring every student is actively engaged in reading. To make the experience even more exciting, students who are spotted reading are rewarded … Read More

Forest Grove Middle School is proud to celebrate an exciting achievement—earning 1st place in the National Kids at Hope Day Contest! This recognition highlights our school’s unwavering belief in every student’s potential. At FGMS, we proudly embrace our identity as Treasure Hunters, committed to discovering and nurturing the strengths in all of our Bulldogs. We truly BELIEVE that every student is capable of success—NO EXCEPTIONS! This accomplishment was made possible through the creativity and dedication of our amazing Arts team. Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Allen, Mr. Ames, and Ms. Wetzel worked collaboratively to produce our inspiring video submission, capturing the heart, … Read More

On October 31st, FGMS hosted a lively PBIS Storybook Character Dance to celebrate students who consistently demonstrated positive behavior throughout the month. Dressed as their favorite storybook characters, students danced, laughed, and enjoyed a well-earned reward for their efforts.  In addition to the dance, students also had the chance to explore a spooky Haunted House and test their problem-solving skills in a thrilling Escape Room experience. Each month, students begin with a clean slate and have the opportunity to participate in PBIS activities by meeting behavior expectations. These engaging events highlight FGMS’s commitment to fostering a positive, supportive school culture … Read More

Forest Grove Middle School proudly hosted its annual PBIS Valentine’s Day Dance, an event filled with energy, music, and celebration. The dance served as a joyful opportunity to recognize and reward the positive behaviors students consistently demonstrate throughout the school year. With upbeat music and a lively atmosphere, the event created a memorable experience that students thoroughly enjoyed. The success of the dance was made possible by the many dedicated staff members who worked behind the scenes to organize and support the event. Their commitment ensured that everything ran smoothly from start to finish. We are especially grateful to the … Read More

During our recent Faculty Meeting, we took a moment to recognize and celebrate the incredible dedication and hard work of our faculty and staff. As we wrapped up the first month of the school year, it’s clear that our team has started strong, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to supporting both students and colleagues. We are truly grateful for the energy, passion, and excellence that our Bulldog Nation brings to campus every single day. Success is not a matter of chance—it’s the result of consistently showing up, staying focused, and CRUSH-ing it with purpose and pride. We couldn’t ask for a … Read More

Forest Grove Algebra and Geometry students were hard at work in Bulldog Bootcamp, a focused learning initiative designed to help students strengthen essential math skills ahead of their midyear exams. Throughout the bootcamp, students have been engaging in targeted practice sessions, working through complex equations, multi‑step problems, and challenging concepts that are vital for success in higher‑level math. The dedication they have shown is truly commendable. By reviewing key standards and applying problem‑solving strategies, students are building both confidence and mastery. This structured preparation not only supports strong exam performance but also deepens their understanding of mathematical reasoning. As our … Read More

We are incredibly proud of our Forest Grove Middle School Boys Basketball A Team, a group of student‑athletes who continue to demonstrate excellence both on and off the court. Over the season, the players have grown into a cohesive unit that communicates effectively, supports one another, and plays with strategic precision. Their dedication during practice and their commitment to improving their skills have truly paid off. This hardworking team celebrated an exciting victory against Synergy Charter School, adding to previous wins over Dan McCarty and Southern Oaks. These accomplishments reflect not only their athletic ability but also their determination and … Read More

Eighth-grade students at Forest Grove Middle School have been fully engaged in exploring the concept of archetypes as part of their ELA curriculum. Across all classrooms, students are demonstrating impressive focus, curiosity, and dedication as they analyze character types and recurring patterns found in literature. Their work includes independent practice, small‑group collaboration, accountable discussions, and hands‑on activities designed to strengthen comprehension and critical‑thinking skills. Teachers report that students are not only staying on task but also showing enthusiasm as they connect archetypes to stories, media, and real‑world examples. The combination of teamwork and individual responsibility has created a productive and … Read More

Mr. Donnelly and Ms. Thompson’s 8th-grade math students participated in an engaging group activity designed to introduce them to the laws of exponents. Students began by expanding exponential expressions and identifying patterns that revealed the foundational rules behind each law. To reinforce their learning, they took part in a group carousel activity where cards including each of the laws were passed from one group to the next. This method kept the pace lively and interactive, allowing students to collaborate and build on each other’s thinking without needing to move around the classroom. The activity promoted both academic rigor and teamwork, … Read More

The following Bulldogs are to be congratulated for being reading leaders this 2012 school year! These students traveled to the Barnes & Noble Bookseller in Jensen Beach. In order to be invited, students either were top Reading Counts point earners for their grade, or participated as a panelist for their grade in the March Battle of the Books event. Students were Christen Bailey, Sydney Rankin, Hannah Catlett, Geneva Deckert, Genesis Gibson, Derrick Davis, Jessica Hoyt, Zach Roach, Alton Mills, Mark Marin, Hikaru Kurasawa, Lyzberthe Chery, Ilee Fagarass, Ashley Dorvilias, Abigail Peterson, Jada Williams, Noah Dale, Fredline Beauge, Kerry Oreo, Kyle … Read More

Eighth graders in Janet Clayman’s culinary careers class at Forest Grove Middle School recently attended a career exploration field trip to Indian River State College Culinary Institute at the Mueller Campus in Vero Beach. Lisa Lamarre, Academic Coordinator and Chef Deborah Midkiff lead a discussion on eating nutritiously by making informed food choices. The students participated in adding condiments to a salad in which they had to figure the total number of calories. Malik Thompson was awarded an apron for calculating the correct number of calories. The IRSC culinary students prepared and served a healthy lunch. The students were given … Read More

Students in Forest Grove Middle School’s seventh and eighth grade Concert Band, under the direction of Bradley Esau, recently participated in the Music in the Parks festival at Universal Studios. The band placed fourth of six middle school groups. Pictured are the members of the band.

FGMS Chorus sang beautifully in their first choral festival (MPAs) earning an overall ‘Excellent’ rating. A great start for these talented students!

Forest Grove Middle School faculty and staff participated in the Big Brothers, Big Sisters Bowl for Kids Sake Event on Saturday, September 20th.  Thank you to all of the donations to a great cause.

Forest Grove Middle School hosted student-led conferences as we approach PM3 and EOC testing month. We must say that we have some pretty awesome Bulldogs; this includes students, staff members, and families! Our student-led conferences showcased how impactful school and family collaboration can be. Allowing our students to lead conversations about their academic progress and goals with family members, increases student accountability, encourages high performance and builds a strong connection between home and school. We ALL have One Goal…STUDENT SUCCESS!! We can accomplish anything by working together and providing our students with the tools at school and at home to … Read More

Self-Care Week at the Grove has begun!! We’re going into spring break with pleasant vibes and good energy! Thank you to Discovery Coffee Shop, our community partners for supplying yummy beverages for our staff!!! Monday’s theme was Mindful Monday: “Always fill your own cup first and allow the world to benefit from the overflow.” In addition to Discovery Coffee Shop’s generous donation of coffee, we offered a variety of teas and hot chocolate with all the toppings. We want our faculty and staff to go into Spring Break with the mindset to remember self-care. In addition to this, we had … Read More

Forest Grove Middle School hosted its 5th annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theater titled “Going to the Chapel and We’re Going to Get…Murdered?”  Students wrote and performed an original “whodunit” play filled with comedy and suspense after studying the elements of literature.  The cafeteria was transformed into a reception hall for the wedding of Olive Payne and Chris P. Bacon, two teachers at the fictional Forest Grove High.  The bride and groom are distraught when members of their wedding party are dying.  Between scenes, the audience was entertained with hilarious commercials created and performed by the students.  The evening began with … Read More

In honor of Black History Month, Forest Grove Middle School hosted a Black History Wax Museum. Selected students researched an African-American historical figure, created a poster, and gave oral presentations. Sixth-grade history students were afforded the opportunity to participate in a scavenger hunt and win prizes based on their knowledge of the historical figures presented to them. Figures included: Louis Armstrong, Mae Jemison, Whitney Houston, Mary McLeod Bethune, and many more!

Students from the Varying Exceptionalities class at Forest Grove Middle School collected supplies for the military in Afghanistan with the help of Linda Doss and Doris Follweiller.

In Mrs. Clarke’s eighth grade Earth and Space Science class, students apply knowledge they have acquired about atomic theory to create models of atoms using marshmallows and toothpicks! Students had to select an element of their choice form the periodic table, identify and calculate the amount of subatomic particles, select specific colors of marshmallows for each particle and create the atomic nucleus with orbiting electrons likened to the Bohr model. The best part of course was in the end when they got to enjoy them as a tasty treat!