Governor Morehead School

10/23/2026

10/16/2026

GMS Spirit Week Is Here — Let’s Bring the Energy!

Spirit Week kicks off Monday, October 19th – Thursday, October 22nd! Let’s keep the energy high by reminding our students and joining in the fun ourselves! Each day is a chance to celebrate school spirit, creativity, and community, so pull out your gear, grab a buddy, and let’s make this the most spirited week yet!

Here’s what’s coming up:

🏈 Oct 19th (Monday): Team Spirit Day – Let’s go, team! Rep your favorite team with jerseys, hats, or fan gear galore!

🛌 Oct 20th (Tuesday): Pajama Day – Who says cozy can’t be classy? Roll out of bed and head to class in your favorite PJs!

🧦 Oct 21st (Wednesday): Crazy Sock Day – Some people wear their emotions on their sleeves — we wear them on our feet! Rock your wildest, wackiest socks and strut your style!

💙💛 Oct 22nd (Thursday): Homecoming Spirit Day – Let’s end Spirit Week with a CHARGE! You can wear your GMS blue and gold, but as you know, the big reveal is here for our new school name and mascot! So get loud as we celebrate Homecoming and cheer on our Athletes!

Here's the truth: Students don't just follow rules; they follow energy! When they see us having fun and celebrating together, they want in! Let's build a culture of pride, joy, and togetherness that makes every student feel like they belong to something special!

This week is our chance to create memories that'll last a lifetime, so let's make it COUNT!

From the front to the back, let's show up and show OUT!!! ONE SCHOOL. MANY STORIES. ONE FAMILY. ONE CHARGE!

Go Chargers, well, for now …to be continued👀

Mrs. Jocelyn Russell
[email protected]

10/15/2026

Help!

Good morning, GMS Family,

As we look forward to our upcoming Homecoming Dance on October 22, we would love for us to come together as a family to help make this event extra special for our students.

If you are able, we ask for your support in purchasing or donating items for the dance. Any contribution, big or small, is truly appreciated and will help us create a fun, festive, and memorable evening for our students. Please note that all donated items must be store-bought.

Below is the sign-up sheet for requested items. Please review it and sign up by October 19th so we can get a better idea of what items will be provided and finalize everything in time for the event.

Thank you all so much for your kindness, generosity, and willingness to help make Homecoming a special experience for our students. Your support truly means a lot.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Jocelyn Russell
[email protected]

10/14/2026

Flashback!! How We Got Here

Our educators stepped away from the lesson plans and support services for off-campus team-building adventures.

From trivia to singing to laughing, it was the perfect reminder that the best teams don't just work together—they grow together.

We recharged our batteries, shared a ton of laughs, and headed back to campus that afternoon ready to work!

10/12/2026

Lions, Tigers, and Bears.....Oh My!!

🎪 STEP RIGHT UP! THE CIRCUS IS COMING TO THE CAFETERIA! 🎪
This week, October 12–16, 2026, the Governor Morehead School for the Blind Food Service Department is rolling out the red carpet for National School Lunch Week!

This year's celebration is all about “Where Nutrition Takes Center Stage!” and “The Show Starts at Lunch!”

We've planned a week filled with delicious meals, exciting treats, special guests, festive surprises, and plenty of circus fun! Our Food Service Team is ready to put on a show, and we want YOU to be part of the excitement!

🌞 BREAKFAST — START YOUR DAY UNDER THE BIG TOP!

Before the main attraction begins, join us for some of our breakfast favorites throughout the week:
• Cinnamon Toast Breakfast Pastry
• Sausage Biscuit
• Breakfast Pizza
• Our Famous Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
• Our Big Breakfast featuring creamy grits, scrambled eggs, savory sausage, and a warm biscuit!

🎪 LUNCH — WHERE NUTRITION TAKES CENTER STAGE!

Monday, October 12 — Welcome to the Big Top! 🍕
We're kicking off National School Lunch Week with our Circus Pizza Supreme! Enjoy delicious pizza topped with vegetables, pepperoni, and ham bits. A non-pork option will also be available for students who do not eat pork.

Featuring:
• Circus Roasted Medley of Squash and Zucchini
• Crinkle-Cut Fries
• Build-Your-Own Circus Popcorn Bag! Every student enjoying lunch can create a special popcorn treat with fresh popcorn, Oreo cookie crumbles, caramel, and fudge!

Tuesday, October 13 — The Circus Fun Continues! 🌭
Step right up for our Circus Corn Dog!
Featuring:
• Curly Fries
• Tightrope Broccoli Tree Cups
• Circus Caramel Apple Bites
• SPECIAL FEATURE: Circus Lemonade Punch! Every student will have an opportunity to enjoy our refreshing circus lemonade during lunch!

🌟 SPECIAL ATTRACTION — OUR CIRCUS RINGMASTERS & CELEBRITY GUEST SERVERS! 🌟

On Tuesday, October 13, we're rolling out the red carpet as our Circus Ringmasters and Special Celebrity Guests step into the spotlight to help serve lunch to our amazing students!

Our special guests will join the Food Service Team behind the serving line, bringing smiles, laughter, excitement, and a little extra circus magic to lunchtime! We can't wait for our students to experience this special celebration as we remind everyone that “The Show Starts at Lunch!”

Wednesday, October 14 — The Greatest Nacho Show! 🧀
Our Circus Nacho Bar takes center stage!

Build your perfect plate with our delicious nacho toppings, including our special queso cheese!
Featuring:
• Black Beans
• Sweet Circus Corn
• Circus Ice Italian Icies in a variety of refreshing flavors!

Thursday, October 15 — Walking the High Wire! 🍔
Get ready for our Circus High Wire Cheeseburgers!

Juicy cheeseburgers served on pretzel buns, topped with pepper jack cheese, barbecue sauce, and crispy fried onions!
Featuring:
• Steak Fries
• A delicious Funnel Cake for dessert!

Friday, October 16 — The Grand Finale! 🍗
We're closing out our celebration with our crowd-pleasing Circus Wing Bar!
Featuring:
• Delicious Wings with a Roll
• Sweet Potato Fries
• Fresh Celery and Carrot Sticks with Ranch Dressing
• Soft Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites!

What a way to end a spectacular week!

🥗 SALAD FEATURE OF THE WEEK
Spinach Chicken Chef Salad
Enjoy a fresh, colorful combination of spinach, grilled chicken, diced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, sliced peppers, and shredded cheese. A delicious way to enjoy something fresh and satisfying!

And of course, what would a meal at GMS be without Mrs. Charlesetta's Sweet, Sweet, Award-Winning Tea! 🧋
It's a cafeteria favorite, made with love, and always a wonderful addition to your meal!

🎉 COME ONE, COME ALL!
National School Lunch Week is about more than what's on the menu. It's an opportunity to celebrate the importance of school nutrition, the joy of sharing meals, and the hardworking Food Service Professionals who prepare and serve our students every day.

Our team has worked hard to make this week something special, and we can't wait to share it with our students, staff, and school community!

So bring your appetite, bring your smiles, and come enjoy the festivities!

COME HUNGRY, LEAVE FULL — WITH GREAT FOOD, LOTS OF LAUGHTER, AND WONDERFUL MEMORIES!

From all of us in the Governor Morehead School for the Blind Food Service Department, we look forward to welcoming you under the Big Top!

Jonathan White, Food Service Director

10/08/2026

GMS Homecoming Parade

The Homecoming Planning Committee is pleased to invite any clubs or groups that would like to participate in the parade to please join in the fun. If you have a group that would like to march, please sign up using the link below:

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Our only request is that you create a poster board or banner to carry that identifies your group.

The deadline to sign up is next Friday, October 16.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Thanks,
Dr. Nancy Durling
[email protected]

10/08/2026

School Spirit Week

Monday, October 19th – Team Spirit Day
Rep your favorite team with Jerseys, hats, and fan gear galore

Tuesday, October 20th – Crazy Sock Day
Some people wear their emotions on their sleeves – we wear ours on our feet!

Wednesday, October 21st – Pajama Day
Who says cozy can’t be classy. Show up in your favorite school-appropriate pajamas and enjoy a comfortable day of fun.

Thursday, October 22nd – Homecoming Spirit Day
We’re ending Spirit Week with a CHARGE!! Wear your blue and gold and get ready for the excitement of our BIG REVEAL of the new school’s name and mascot!

One School. Many Stories. One Family.
One Charge!!

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
Raleigh Host Lions Club . . . . . Governor Morehead Foundation

10/07/2026

Join us at Season of Giving: Building Community. Creating Opportunity for youth with visual impairments and blindness across NC!

The Governor Morehead Foundation invites you to be part of a powerful mission: opening doors of opportunity for youth who are blind or visually impaired across all 100 counties of North Carolina.

For more than 175 years, the only School in North Carolina for the Blind, here in Raleigh, has been a place where students not only learn academics but also gain confidence, independence, and life-changing experiences. Today, the Foundation continues that legacy by funding education, equipment, technology, enrichment programs, and unforgettable experiences that empower students to thrive in every aspect of life.

This fundraiser isn’t just an event—it’s your chance to help unlock potential. Whether it’s providing adaptive technology for a classroom, supporting employment training opportunities, ensuring every student can explore the world beyond campus, or providing music equipment, your presence makes it possible!

Expect an evening filled with inspiration, community, and purpose—and know that every dollar raised goes directly to support students who deserve the same opportunities as their peers across North Carolina.

There will be a silent auction, buffet dinner from the Food Hall’s favorites, a cash bar, music, and community!

Tickets are $55 per person and includes a complimentary b**r or w**e and buffet dinner: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/season-of-giving-2026-tickets-1996407505591

Location: Ballroom, Transfer Co. Food Hall
Raleigh, NC
Date: Friday, November 6, 6 PM - 9 PM

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Send us an email: [email protected]

If you’re unable to attend but would like to make a donation, please go to our website: https://governormoreheadfoundation.org/donate/