The sound of synchronized clapping and stomping echoes through the gym at Falling Creek Middle School, but the girls on the team are building more than rhythm; they are building a community.  For Coach Alexis Cole Bell and her partner Destanie Smith, a counselor at Falling Creek, the new step team provides an extracurricular group for young ladies, making them feel seen, supported, and confident. “I’m a PBIS coach, which stands for Positive Behavior Intervention and Support.

John Rolfe Middle School’s brand new LEGO team competed for the first time on December 13th, and the young team held their own amongst seasoned competitors.  LEGO team’s coach, Allison Boyd, was aware her team was coming into the competition much less experienced but knew her team's strength lay in their fervent spirit.  “Our group is extremely diverse and our projects were definitely done by kids,” said Boyd.  The team’s projects were not only made with immense effort from e

Everyone is looking for their purpose — finding your niche — something you enjoy dedicating time and energy towards.  For some students at Falling Creek Middle School, singing in the choir fulfills their search for identity and community. Guided by esteemed choir director, Willie Griffin, students have a safe space to express themselves through music, find their talents, and bond over shared interests.  Mr. Griffin took the position of Choir Director at Falling Creek Middle S

Middle schoolers discovered their voices at the first speech and debate invitational competition of the 2025-2026 school year. On October 25, Brookland Middle School hosted the competition as part of the Richmond Forum’s initiative to expand speech and debate opportunities to middle school students. There was no debate over how electrifying the day was! For many students, this was their first competition. After putting lots of effort and time into their presentations, student

What screams “fall season” like sports? Fall sports are highly anticipated all year not just by NFL fans, but by middle school athletes as well. Salem Church Middle School fall sports are in full swing and the soccer team is maintaining a positive outlook this season. Salem Church’s soccer coach, Arlene Green, is keeping that positivity by reminding her players there’s no “I” in “team.” “I think the key component to coaching kids at this age [is] teamwork. Teaching them how t

Start 1 Spark is continuing its third year working with Falling Creek Middle School, ready to support the Panthers on a new endeavor this...

At Brookland Middle School, no single culture, background, or story defines the community — and that’s exactly what makes it...

Excitement radiated throughout the hallways of Falling Creek Middle School on April 24 as the opening night of Game of Tiaras slowly...

The sound of revving engines and tire squeals could not drown out the excitement from students at Salem Church Middle School who gathered...

May marks the beginning of National Physical Fitness and Sports month and the end of the athletic school year for John Rolfe Middle...

Falling Creek Middle School is weeks away from debuting their latest drama production, Game of Tiaras , to the community later this...

Amaris Franklin radiated with excitement as she shared the tireless work and dedication she and her students have been putting in at John...

The hum of power drills and the sound of laughter filled the halls of Falling Creek Middle School as volunteers gathered on Martin Luther...