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Welcome Golden Gate Falcons!
Welcome Golden Gate Falcons!
Proud to be an "A" Rated School!
GGMS Superior Music Ensembles
Tri M Music Honor Society and NJHS Induction Ceremony
GGMS Scholar Bowl Team
School Announcements
Yearbook order form for 2026-2027! Don't miss the pre-order for the GGM Yearbook. Click here to order!
Golden Gate Middle School will receive breakfast and lunch at no cost during the 2026-2027 school year.
District Announcements
As Florida's educational landscape evolves, CCPS has implemented proactive financial and operational adjustments to match changing student populations while maintaining its top-tier "A" rating. Here is how our district is aligning enrollment and fiscal realities with long-term academic excellence.
As we enter our first week of school, we ask parents to please take a moment to review this important message from Superintendent Dr. Leslie Ricciardelli. Have a wonderful start to the school year!
Collier County Public Schools (CCPS) is proud to announce the District has earned an “A” rating for the 2025-2026 school year from the Florida Department of Education.
CCPS is the proven choice for education in Collier County. To ensure new students are ready to start on day one, we encourage families to complete the online enrollment process by July 15.
Message from the Principal
Dr. Jennifer Knutowski
Welcome to Golden Gate Middle School, home of the Falcons, where students S.O.A.R! We strive to be Successful, Organized, in Attendance and Respectful! We are committed to academic excellence by providing opportunities that motivate and engage every student. Positive relationships are the key to student success! Please consider joining our School Advisory Committee (SAC) or becoming a volunteer. As the proud principal, I thank you for your support and look forward to working collaboratively with all stakeholders!
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Media Center
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GGHS
all day
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5775 Osceola Trail, Naples, FL
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Golden Gate Middle School Cafe
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Prevost's Room 2-203
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Band Room
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Media Center
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Points of Pride
Academic Achievement
Continue to increase school letter grade percentage every year for the past four years.
Points of Pride
Student Activities
Student Council, Debate, Scholar Bowl, National Junior Honor Society
Points of Pride
Competitive Athletics
Points of Pride
Fine Arts Program
Chorus, Band, Orchestra, Guitar, Musical Theater
