The magic of learning through play is in full swing at Goochland Elementary! ✨
Our preschool explorers were busy yesterday—from "traveling" to new worlds in the dress-up corner to engineering new routes for their cars. After reading a book about the sky, they even brought the outdoors inside by painting their very own fluffy clouds! We love seeing these early friendships and big imaginations grow!☁️🎨
Our preschool explorers were busy yesterday—from "traveling" to new worlds in the dress-up corner to engineering new routes for their cars. After reading a book about the sky, they even brought the outdoors inside by painting their very own fluffy clouds! We love seeing these early friendships and big imaginations grow!☁️🎨
Music to our ears! 🎤✨
Our Randolph Elementary choral students took center stage at Tuesday's School Board meeting. There’s nothing quite like the sound of our community coming together to support our performers. We are so proud of their talent and the way they represent!
Connecting our classrooms with community wisdom! 💡✨
Our Goochland High School Entrepreneurship students received a masterclass in excellence recently. We were honored to host Ms. LaVerne Johnson, who shared her professional journey as a retired Activities Director for a nursing home and a current beloved substitute.
Ms. Johnson didn't just talk about customer service; she brought it to life with real-world insights and practical tips. Our future CEOs then put those lessons into practice, presenting their own solutions to complex customer service scenarios.
We are so grateful for community members like Ms. Johnson who go above and beyond to inspire our next generation of leaders! 👏❤️
Our Goochland High School Entrepreneurship students received a masterclass in excellence recently. We were honored to host Ms. LaVerne Johnson, who shared her professional journey as a retired Activities Director for a nursing home and a current beloved substitute.
Ms. Johnson didn't just talk about customer service; she brought it to life with real-world insights and practical tips. Our future CEOs then put those lessons into practice, presenting their own solutions to complex customer service scenarios.
We are so grateful for community members like Ms. Johnson who go above and beyond to inspire our next generation of leaders! 👏❤️
At last night's meeting, the School Board approved a change to the 2025-2026 calendar, designating Tuesday, April 21 as a Student Holiday and Staff Professional Learning Day. This adjustment accommodates the April 21st special election, as two of our schools will be used as polling sites.
Last week, both BES and GES hosted fantastic Literacy Nights across the district, and the turnout was nothing short of inspiring. Seeing our halls filled with families, books, and excitement reminds us why we love what we do.
The energy at BES was electric! Families jumped into a variety of Dr. Seuss themed literacy-based activities designed to make reading an adventure. The highlight of the night? Literacy Bingo! It was a full house, and we loved seeing so many students walk away with brand-new books to add to their home libraries.
Over at GES, things got competitive…in the best way possible! With a March Madness theme, classrooms were transformed into interactive hubs. Each room showcased unique projects that brought their favorite books to life, allowing students to share their hard work and creativity with their families.
A huge thank you to all the teachers, staff, and families who joined us last week to make these events such a success. Our community's commitment to literacy is truly a slam dunk!
The energy at BES was electric! Families jumped into a variety of Dr. Seuss themed literacy-based activities designed to make reading an adventure. The highlight of the night? Literacy Bingo! It was a full house, and we loved seeing so many students walk away with brand-new books to add to their home libraries.
Over at GES, things got competitive…in the best way possible! With a March Madness theme, classrooms were transformed into interactive hubs. Each room showcased unique projects that brought their favorite books to life, allowing students to share their hard work and creativity with their families.
A huge thank you to all the teachers, staff, and families who joined us last week to make these events such a success. Our community's commitment to literacy is truly a slam dunk!
🐾❤️ Big hearts and wagging tails! 🐾❤️
Our 3rd graders at Byrd Elementary School just wrapped up an incredible 6-week journey with Goochland Pet Lovers.
Through this partnership, our students didn't just learn about animals—they practiced core virtues like empathy, kindness, and responsibility. The highlight? A special field trip to the Goochland Animal Shelter to see these lessons in action, meet the dedicated staff, and (of course!) visit with some furry friends. 🐶🐱
We are so proud of our young scholars for showing what it means to be a compassionate member of the Goochland community!
Our 3rd graders at Byrd Elementary School just wrapped up an incredible 6-week journey with Goochland Pet Lovers.
Through this partnership, our students didn't just learn about animals—they practiced core virtues like empathy, kindness, and responsibility. The highlight? A special field trip to the Goochland Animal Shelter to see these lessons in action, meet the dedicated staff, and (of course!) visit with some furry friends. 🐶🐱
We are so proud of our young scholars for showing what it means to be a compassionate member of the Goochland community!
❤️ Community Helping Community! ❤️
Today, volunteers came together for a Generosity Feeds Meal Creation Event, packaging 3,000 meals to help fight child hunger locally.
This impactful event was organized by Goochland High School senior Sophia Weller as part of her senior project, and we are so proud of the leadership and service she demonstrated.
A special thank you to our amazing partners who helped make this event possible:
👏 Goochland Rotary Club
👏 Backpacks of Love
👏 Goochland High School Interact Club
👏 The Replenish Foundation
Together, we are making a difference for Goochland families. ❤️💛🐾
Fueling up for a day of discovery! 🥣✨
National School Breakfast Week gives us an extra reason to celebrate the morning fuel that powers our scholars! Whether they are grabbing a quick bite from the breakfast cart or sitting down with friends, these moments of connectedness are how we start our school day strong at GCPS.
A huge thank you to our School Nutrition team for providing the healthy fuel our scholars need to grow, learn, and lead! 🍎🥛
National School Breakfast Week gives us an extra reason to celebrate the morning fuel that powers our scholars! Whether they are grabbing a quick bite from the breakfast cart or sitting down with friends, these moments of connectedness are how we start our school day strong at GCPS.
A huge thank you to our School Nutrition team for providing the healthy fuel our scholars need to grow, learn, and lead! 🍎🥛
To encourage more families to take advantage of the healthy choices available with school
breakfast, Goochland County Public Schools is celebrating National School Breakfast Week
(NSBW) March 2-6, 2026. Busy weekday mornings make it a challenge for many families to find
time for a healthy breakfast. Fortunately, GCPS offers nutritious school breakfasts, complete
with fruit and low-fat or fat-free milk, to ensure students are fueled for learning every school day.
GCPS school nutrition employees and students are encouraged to show their enthusiasm for
school breakfast from March 2-6 as the district celebrates NSBW with special menus, activities,
and more.
“A healthy breakfast at the start of the day is a great way to ensure students are nourished and
ready to learn,” said Matthew Franklin, Director of Nutrition Services. “National School Breakfast
Week helps us educate parents and students about all the nutritious and delicious choices we
offer.”
breakfast, Goochland County Public Schools is celebrating National School Breakfast Week
(NSBW) March 2-6, 2026. Busy weekday mornings make it a challenge for many families to find
time for a healthy breakfast. Fortunately, GCPS offers nutritious school breakfasts, complete
with fruit and low-fat or fat-free milk, to ensure students are fueled for learning every school day.
GCPS school nutrition employees and students are encouraged to show their enthusiasm for
school breakfast from March 2-6 as the district celebrates NSBW with special menus, activities,
and more.
“A healthy breakfast at the start of the day is a great way to ensure students are nourished and
ready to learn,” said Matthew Franklin, Director of Nutrition Services. “National School Breakfast
Week helps us educate parents and students about all the nutritious and delicious choices we
offer.”
🚌 We’re Hiring Bus Drivers! 🚌
Looking for a rewarding job with a flexible schedule and the chance to make a difference every day? Join our team!
✅ Paid training
✅ We’ll cover the cost of your CDL
✅ Great hours for parents and retirees
✅ Be a friendly face our students count on
No experience? No problem — we’ll train you from start to finish.
📞 Call 804-556-5361 to learn more
🔗 Apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/glnd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Transportation
Come drive with us and help keep our students safe! 💛
Looking for a rewarding job with a flexible schedule and the chance to make a difference every day? Join our team!
✅ Paid training
✅ We’ll cover the cost of your CDL
✅ Great hours for parents and retirees
✅ Be a friendly face our students count on
No experience? No problem — we’ll train you from start to finish.
📞 Call 804-556-5361 to learn more
🔗 Apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/glnd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Transportation
Come drive with us and help keep our students safe! 💛
📣 Calling all future kindergarten families!
If your child will start kindergarten in 2026–2027, mark your calendars:
🗓 April 6 – Online registration opens
🗓 April 9 – In-person screening at your child’s home elementary school
✅ Children must be 5 years old by September 30, 2026 to enroll.
If your child will start kindergarten in 2026–2027, mark your calendars:
🗓 April 6 – Online registration opens
🗓 April 9 – In-person screening at your child’s home elementary school
✅ Children must be 5 years old by September 30, 2026 to enroll.
Stronger Together: GCPS Wellness Night Fun Run/Walk!
We are excited to invite you to join us for the upcoming GCPS Wellness Night – Stronger Together Fun Run/Walk! This fun-filled evening will take place on Wednesday, April 8th from 5:00–7:00 PM (gates open at 5:00 PM, run/walk begins at 5:30 PM) at the Goochland High School Football Stadium.
This event is designed to promote health and wellness among our students, families, and staff across Goochland County Public Schools. There will be delicious food trucks, games, bouncy houses, door prizes, and an opportunity to participate in a fun run/walk featuring colorful chalk along the course.
Whether you’re ready to run, walk, play, or simply connect with others in our community, there will be something for everyone.
We’re looking forward to seeing our GCPS community and continuing the work we do together.
We are excited to invite you to join us for the upcoming GCPS Wellness Night – Stronger Together Fun Run/Walk! This fun-filled evening will take place on Wednesday, April 8th from 5:00–7:00 PM (gates open at 5:00 PM, run/walk begins at 5:30 PM) at the Goochland High School Football Stadium.
This event is designed to promote health and wellness among our students, families, and staff across Goochland County Public Schools. There will be delicious food trucks, games, bouncy houses, door prizes, and an opportunity to participate in a fun run/walk featuring colorful chalk along the course.
Whether you’re ready to run, walk, play, or simply connect with others in our community, there will be something for everyone.
We’re looking forward to seeing our GCPS community and continuing the work we do together.
A big thank you to our GHS students for hosting a special lunch in honor of Black History Month. The food was delicious, and our School Nutrition team really knocked it out of the park with their preparation and care!
We appreciate everyone who helped create such a meaningful time of celebration and community.
We appreciate everyone who helped create such a meaningful time of celebration and community.
We can’t wait to see those smiling faces🙂
Schools are operating on a normal schedule today, Monday, Feb. 23. Stay warm and see you soon!
Schools are operating on a normal schedule today, Monday, Feb. 23. Stay warm and see you soon!
We see the snow falling! ❄️ Our team is closely monitoring road conditions and the overnight forecast. If a delayed opening is necessary for Monday (2/23), we will make the official announcement by 5:30 AM. Stay tuned and stay warm!
✨ What an incredible evening at our first annual GCPS Future Forward Fest!
Last night, our schools came together to celebrate the innovation, creativity, and powerful learning happening across Goochland County Public Schools. From students showcasing projects like making music through coding, Heartwood Hotel stop motion, and Weather Reports created in Canva, to immersive experiences like robotics putt putt and an AI project using micro:bits to interpret sign language, the energy and excitement were truly inspiring. This is just a glimpse of the incredible work on display as well as the great things happening in our classrooms every day.
These projects highlighted learning experiences that were not only aligned to grade-level content standards and computer science standards, but also reflected the skills and dispositions outlined in the Profile of a Goochland Graduate, including creativity, collaboration, communication, and problem solving.
A huge thank you to our amazing Instructional Technology Coach team and School Library team for their leadership and support in bringing this event to life, and to Braise-N-Smoke for keeping everyone fueled throughout the evening.
We are incredibly grateful to the teachers and students who shared their learning and creativity, and to the families, administrators, and School Board members who came out to support and celebrate their work.
The pride, curiosity, and collaboration on display reminded us what’s possible when students are given opportunities to explore, create, and share their learning with the community. We are already looking forward to next year!
Last night, our schools came together to celebrate the innovation, creativity, and powerful learning happening across Goochland County Public Schools. From students showcasing projects like making music through coding, Heartwood Hotel stop motion, and Weather Reports created in Canva, to immersive experiences like robotics putt putt and an AI project using micro:bits to interpret sign language, the energy and excitement were truly inspiring. This is just a glimpse of the incredible work on display as well as the great things happening in our classrooms every day.
These projects highlighted learning experiences that were not only aligned to grade-level content standards and computer science standards, but also reflected the skills and dispositions outlined in the Profile of a Goochland Graduate, including creativity, collaboration, communication, and problem solving.
A huge thank you to our amazing Instructional Technology Coach team and School Library team for their leadership and support in bringing this event to life, and to Braise-N-Smoke for keeping everyone fueled throughout the evening.
We are incredibly grateful to the teachers and students who shared their learning and creativity, and to the families, administrators, and School Board members who came out to support and celebrate their work.
The pride, curiosity, and collaboration on display reminded us what’s possible when students are given opportunities to explore, create, and share their learning with the community. We are already looking forward to next year!
After several months of feedback from our staff, students, and community, the Board approved our 3-year instructional calendar. This calendar increases our instructional days, preserves professional development and meaningful breaks throughout the year, and will establish an end to each school year immediately prior to Memorial Day.
Please take a look at https://www.goochlandschools.org/page/calendars
We hope this will help your family plan well into the future! Thank you to all who provided their input.
Please take a look at https://www.goochlandschools.org/page/calendars
We hope this will help your family plan well into the future! Thank you to all who provided their input.
As we near the end of All Star Week, we’re excited to share another round of inspiring stories celebrating the incredible staff of Goochland County Public Schools.
With nearly 200 submissions this year, our community has shared powerful examples of the dedication, care, and impact our staff bring to students and families each day. These stories remind us just how special our GCPS team truly is.
Watch today’s recognitions and help us celebrate our All Stars: https://youtu.be/a1PqG4S8lKI?si=LWS6u689c44tjIHM
Tomorrow is the final day of All Star Week! There’s still time to share a story and recognize a staff member who has made a difference: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeg2vU9fBsew36D_lMm3Uq5L0PXdxvtW67O9HW8_ORYb1Jvfg/viewform?usp=dialog
Thank you for continuing to celebrate the people who make GCPS shine.
With nearly 200 submissions this year, our community has shared powerful examples of the dedication, care, and impact our staff bring to students and families each day. These stories remind us just how special our GCPS team truly is.
Watch today’s recognitions and help us celebrate our All Stars: https://youtu.be/a1PqG4S8lKI?si=LWS6u689c44tjIHM
Tomorrow is the final day of All Star Week! There’s still time to share a story and recognize a staff member who has made a difference: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeg2vU9fBsew36D_lMm3Uq5L0PXdxvtW67O9HW8_ORYb1Jvfg/viewform?usp=dialog
Thank you for continuing to celebrate the people who make GCPS shine.
Our All Star Stories celebration continues with more incredible recognitions from across Goochland County Public Schools!
With nearly 200 stories shared this year, we are reminded of the meaningful relationships, dedication, and care our staff bring to their work every day. Each story is a powerful reflection of the difference our team makes in the lives of students, families, and colleagues.
Watch today’s recognitions and help us celebrate the people who make GCPS such a special place: https://youtu.be/1l8urzU7JtY
There’s still time to share your story and recognize a staff member who has made an impact: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeg2vU9fBsew36D_lMm3Uq5L0PXdxvtW67O9HW8_ORYb1Jvfg/viewform?usp=dialog
Thank you for helping us shine a light on the heart of GCPS.
With nearly 200 stories shared this year, we are reminded of the meaningful relationships, dedication, and care our staff bring to their work every day. Each story is a powerful reflection of the difference our team makes in the lives of students, families, and colleagues.
Watch today’s recognitions and help us celebrate the people who make GCPS such a special place: https://youtu.be/1l8urzU7JtY
There’s still time to share your story and recognize a staff member who has made an impact: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeg2vU9fBsew36D_lMm3Uq5L0PXdxvtW67O9HW8_ORYb1Jvfg/viewform?usp=dialog
Thank you for helping us shine a light on the heart of GCPS.
We’re continuing our All Star Stories celebration today by sharing another round of powerful stories from our community!
With nearly 200 submissions this year, it’s clear how much our staff mean to students, families, and colleagues across Goochland County Public Schools. These stories highlight the care, dedication, and impact our team brings to their work each and every day.
Take a moment to watch today’s recognitions and help us celebrate the people who make GCPS shine: https://youtu.be/vwPDGJmwPxE
Have a story to share? There’s still time to recognize a staff member who has made a difference: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeg2vU9fBsew36D_lMm3Uq5L0PXdxvtW67O9HW8_ORYb1Jvfg/viewform?usp=dialog
Thank you for helping us celebrate the heart of GCPS.
With nearly 200 submissions this year, it’s clear how much our staff mean to students, families, and colleagues across Goochland County Public Schools. These stories highlight the care, dedication, and impact our team brings to their work each and every day.
Take a moment to watch today’s recognitions and help us celebrate the people who make GCPS shine: https://youtu.be/vwPDGJmwPxE
Have a story to share? There’s still time to recognize a staff member who has made a difference: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeg2vU9fBsew36D_lMm3Uq5L0PXdxvtW67O9HW8_ORYb1Jvfg/viewform?usp=dialog
Thank you for helping us celebrate the heart of GCPS.