Governor Morehead School

The Menu's are Ready. Are You??

GMS Summer Program Starts June 8th.

Creative Journeys in Art with Ms. Jackie

Today may be the first official day of summer vacation, but our students have already taken an amazing trip to Jamaica…without ever leaving the classroom!

As part of our end-of-year art lesson, "My Dream Summer Vacation," students worked collaboratively to research, design, and build a tactile replica of Jamaica. After learning about the island's rich culture, beautiful landscapes, wildlife, music, food, and history, the class unanimously chose Jamaica as their dream destination.
Our young travelers created four major features of the island: The Rainforest, The Beach, The Ocean, and The Mountains.

One of the most exciting parts of the project was creating a waterfall inspired by Jamaica's famous Dunn's River Falls. Students had a blast designing the flowing water, selecting materials for texture, and watching the waterfall come to life as a centerpiece of their island paradise.

With the creative support of Mrs. Amber and the magic of 3-D printing, students added incredible details including: Frogs, Dolphins, Boats, Fish, Monkeys, A beach hut, Beach furniture, Flip-flops, A cooler…and many other fun vacation accessories! Their attention to detail and creative use of materials helped bring Jamaica to life in a way that was both beautiful and accessible.
The project encouraged teamwork, problem-solving, creativity, research skills, and hands-on learning while giving students an opportunity to explore another country's geography and culture through tactile art.

Now for the big question... What do you think are the chances that one of our students might actually visit Jamaica someday? After seeing the excitement, imagination, and curiosity that went into this project, we'd say the odds look pretty good!

From the Blue Mountains to the sandy beaches, our students proved that learning could take us anywhere.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this memorable end-of-year project possible.

If you could take your dream summer vacation anywhere in the world, where would you go? Tell us in the comments!

Jackie Adams, EDA

GMS All Staff Food Truck Luncheon

GMS is excited to host Pap’s Catering and Food Truck Services

Pap’s who specializes in different flavored wings, deep fried ribs, and filthy fries will be on campus providing lunches for all staff on Monday, June 1, 2026.

On Monday’s menu, they will have chicken wings, chicken salad croissant-wiches, veggie burgers, filthy fries, and drinks.

https://www.facebook.com/PAPSCateringandFoodTruck/ #

Graduation 2026!!

Dear GMS Family,

As we come to the close of another school year, I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to every member of the Governor Morehead School for the Blind community.

Today’s graduation ceremony was a wonderful celebration of our students, their accomplishments, and the journey that brought them to this milestone. It was a beautiful reminder of the purpose behind everything we do at GMS. Watching our graduates cross the stage and celebrate their achievements was a proud moment for all of us, and it reflected the collective effort, care, and dedication of this entire school community.

There is a quote that says, “Service is love made actionable,” and I cannot think of a better description of the work that happens at GMS each day.

At GMS, service is not simply a responsibility; it is a reflection of compassion, commitment, and belief in our students. Every role matters. Every contribution matters. Every act of support, whether large or small, helps create a community where students can learn, grow, and succeed.

I hope each of you takes time this summer to rest, recharge, and reflect on the tremendous difference you have made in the lives of our students and families.

It is an honor to serve alongside you.

With gratitude,
Mr. Daniel Simmons, M.Ed., COMS, TSVI
School Principal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlQz_3ZJD8o

Floating Rainbows

Today during our continued Graduation Week Celebration, Mrs. Crumble shared her famous Rainbow Floats with the students and staff and the verdict is in… ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! 🌈🥤🎉

Thank you, Mrs. Crumble, for your collaboration and support this week. This has truly been a fun, festive, and memorable celebration as we honor and celebrate our amazing graduating seniors. We are so proud of them and excited for all that is ahead!

Thank you all for partnering with the Food Service Department to help make Graduation Week such a success. Your support, creativity, and teamwork helped bring so much joy to our students and staff all week long. 💙💛

GO CHARGERS! 💙⚡
Jonathan White, Food Service Director

Tomorrow, Tomorrow!! Graduation on YouTube

We are thrilled to announce that this year’s Graduation Ceremony will be live-streamed on YouTube so family members, friends, and supporters near and far can celebrate this special milestone with us!

Please click the link below tomorrow, Friday, May 29 at 10 AM.

https://youtube.com/?si=eNf44xwXlO0Drq58

We look forward to honoring the achievements of our graduates and sharing this memorable occasion with our entire school community. Please help us spread the word so everyone has the opportunity to join the celebration virtually!

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 — we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Thank you,
Shonny Williams, MSW, LCSWA

Governor Morhead School Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

The Boy Who harnessed the Wind

Making connections through learning by doing:

Our class just finished The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.

Tuesday was all about engaging in actives that the main character engaged in during his day to day life.

Students got to shuck corn, cook it, eat it, participate in a drum circle, and a musical review of the book, and learn some of the Malawian national anthem!

Amber Bass

Wellness Wednesday (2026 Graduation Edition)

Today at lunchtime, our amazing students were treated to a fresh and delicious Fruit Bowl Experience in honor of Wellness Wednesday as part of our week-long Graduation Celebration! 🍓🫐🍈✨

The beautiful fruit bowls featured fresh cantaloupe, blueberries, strawberries, and blackberries — all carefully prepared by our Food Service Team and beautifully designed by our awesome Nurse Goode! The students absolutely loved every bite and enjoyed the fun, healthy celebration.

And let’s be honest… Nurse Goode looked GREAT in her Food Service apron while serving our students with love, smiles, and positive energy! 💙🍓

Of course, the celebration would not have been complete without Mr. Jonathan jumping in for the picture and showing support for the fun! 📸🙌🏾

Thank you, Nurse Goode, for helping make Wellness Wednesday exciting, healthy, festive, and full of Charger pride during Graduation Week!

⚡ Chargers Rise! ⚡
Jonathan White, Food Service Director

Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie

Today, the Food Service Department kicked off our week-long Graduation Celebration in the sweetest way possible with our delicious Strawberry Shortcake Smoothies hosted by the amazing Mr. Tereeke and Mr. Joe from the Charger Café! 🍓🥤🎓

The atmosphere was filled with fun, laughter, excitement, and great energy as students and staff came together to celebrate another incredible milestone week on campus. The smoothies were festive, refreshing, and absolutely delicious — the perfect way to launch our Chargers Rise Graduation Celebration Week! ⚡💙

A very special thank you to Mr. Tereeke and Mr. Joe for sharing your talents, creativity, time, and positive spirit with the Food Service Department today. Your support and collaboration help make moments like these memorable for our students and school community.

We truly appreciate all that you do! ❤️💙



Jonathan White, Food Service Director

Graduation Week Celebration "Chargers Rise"

Next week, the Food Service Department is excited to partner with the Charger Café, Nurses Department, and Residential Life Department for our Chargers Rise Graduation Week Celebration!

Starting on Tuesday, May 26, we kick off the week with our collaborative “Fuel Up Tuesday,” serving delicious Strawberry Shortcake Smoothies with Mr. Tereeke and Mr. Joe.

On Wednesday, May 27, we join forces with Nurses Goode and Ella for “Wellness & You,” featuring refreshing Fresh Fruit Bowls focused on health, wellness, and self-care.

On Thursday, May 28, alongside Mrs. Crumble and team, we celebrate “Rising To New Connections” with a fun and festive Rainbow Sherbet Float experience.

Then on Friday, May 29, our amazing graduating students will be honored during the Chargers Rise Celebration Finale Graduation Luncheon.

We are extremely excited to collaborate with these outstanding departments and staff members and look forward to all of the energy, excitement, and celebration throughout Graduation Week.

• Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie — $3.00
• Fresh Fruit Bowl — $2.00
• Rainbow Sherbet Float — $2.00

We are going to have FUN, FUN, FUN, celebrating our students and graduates all week long! 🎓🎉

Thanks!
Jonathan White, Food Service Director