🏈🎉 Learning and school spirit went hand-in-hand at Randolph Elementary School for the 6th Annual Task Card Tailgate!
As part of Homecoming week, our 4th and 5th graders geared up for academic success with a little help from some incredible community mentors. Goochland High School football players, cheerleaders, and special guests from Goochland County Fire-Rescue came out to tackle review concepts alongside our young learners in an exciting tailgating environment.
Events like these highlight the true strength of Goochland—where students of all ages and our local heroes come together to support one another and make learning fun! 🚒💛
As part of Homecoming week, our 4th and 5th graders geared up for academic success with a little help from some incredible community mentors. Goochland High School football players, cheerleaders, and special guests from Goochland County Fire-Rescue came out to tackle review concepts alongside our young learners in an exciting tailgating environment.
Events like these highlight the true strength of Goochland—where students of all ages and our local heroes come together to support one another and make learning fun! 🚒💛
🧡 Kindness connects us across all five of our schools! 🧡
Last week, our entire division celebrated Kindness Week with special activities designed to uplift one another and remind our students just how much they are loved and valued. The highlight of the week came on Wednesday, when our halls were filled with a sea of orange as students and staff stood united in kindness!
We are so proud of the supportive, caring environment our students, staff, and families build together every day. 🌟
Last week, our entire division celebrated Kindness Week with special activities designed to uplift one another and remind our students just how much they are loved and valued. The highlight of the week came on Wednesday, when our halls were filled with a sea of orange as students and staff stood united in kindness!
We are so proud of the supportive, caring environment our students, staff, and families build together every day. 🌟
Big news across Goochland County Public Schools! 💡✨
We are so proud to announce that staff members at every single one of our schools were recognized as winners of the @goochlandedufoundation Strategic Innovation Grants! 🏆🎉
These grants empower our incredible educators to bring creative, forward-thinking learning experiences directly into the classroom for our students. From dynamic hands-on projects to innovative new technologies, our teachers are always finding fresh ways to inspire learning.
We are immensely grateful for our continued partnership with the Goochland Education Foundation! Together, our community and schools build a brighter future for Goochland students every day. ❤️📚
We are so proud to announce that staff members at every single one of our schools were recognized as winners of the @goochlandedufoundation Strategic Innovation Grants! 🏆🎉
These grants empower our incredible educators to bring creative, forward-thinking learning experiences directly into the classroom for our students. From dynamic hands-on projects to innovative new technologies, our teachers are always finding fresh ways to inspire learning.
We are immensely grateful for our continued partnership with the Goochland Education Foundation! Together, our community and schools build a brighter future for Goochland students every day. ❤️📚
🏈✨ Learning is always a team sport in Goochland! ✨📚
Our 4th and 5th grade Eagles at Byrd Elementary took their learning outdoors for an incredible "Byrd vs. Bulldogs" tailgate review event! 🦅🐾
Students tackled interactive stations, turning academic review into game-day fun. A massive thank you to our @ghs_bulldogs cheerleaders, football players, and wonderful parent and community volunteers who came out to coach, cheer, and support our scholars. Seeing our high school leaders mentor our younger students truly shows what makes our Goochland family so special! ❤️
Our 4th and 5th grade Eagles at Byrd Elementary took their learning outdoors for an incredible "Byrd vs. Bulldogs" tailgate review event! 🦅🐾
Students tackled interactive stations, turning academic review into game-day fun. A massive thank you to our @ghs_bulldogs cheerleaders, football players, and wonderful parent and community volunteers who came out to coach, cheer, and support our scholars. Seeing our high school leaders mentor our younger students truly shows what makes our Goochland family so special! ❤️
🍎💡 The future of education starts right here!
Ms. Jahangiri’s Teachers for Tomorrow students presented their innovative ideas for school funding directly to building leaders, division leadership, and our School Board Chair! 👏
Listening to our future educators share their vision reminds us how connected and invested our entire school community is in student success. When students, administrators, and community leaders collaborate, big things happen in Goochland! 🌟
Ms. Jahangiri’s Teachers for Tomorrow students presented their innovative ideas for school funding directly to building leaders, division leadership, and our School Board Chair! 👏
Listening to our future educators share their vision reminds us how connected and invested our entire school community is in student success. When students, administrators, and community leaders collaborate, big things happen in Goochland! 🌟
Huge congratulations to Liam, a part-time student at Goochland High School, for being recognized as an American Legion Essay Contest winner at October’s School Board Meeting! 👏🇺🇸
The Americanism Essay Contest encourages our youth to explore the values of patriotism and what it truly means to be an American. We are so proud to see our GHS students engaging with these important ideas and sharing their perspectives with our community. Join us in celebrating Liam’s fantastic achievement! 👇🎉
The Americanism Essay Contest encourages our youth to explore the values of patriotism and what it truly means to be an American. We are so proud to see our GHS students engaging with these important ideas and sharing their perspectives with our community. Join us in celebrating Liam’s fantastic achievement! 👇🎉
📝✨ Strong writers and confident speakers in the making!
At Tuesday's school board meeting, Ms. Gates and a group of talented fifth graders from Randolph Elementary School gave a fantastic instructional report on how our Roadrunners are developing and honing their writing skills. The best part? The students took center stage themselves, reading selections of their own original essays and poetry aloud for the board!
It’s inspiring to see our young learners share their voices with such pride and poise. Moments like these remind us how strong our school community is when we listen to, support, and celebrate our students together. 👏
🎶 Roadrunner pride was on full display at tonight’s School Board meeting! 🎶
Our talented 4th and 5th graders from Randolph Elementary took the stage to perform the "RES Roadrunner Song," guided by their wonderful teacher, Ms. Watts. It was such a special moment showcasing the creativity, teamwork, and spirit of our students. We love seeing our school family come together to celebrate our young stars! 🌟💚💛
Our talented 4th and 5th graders from Randolph Elementary took the stage to perform the "RES Roadrunner Song," guided by their wonderful teacher, Ms. Watts. It was such a special moment showcasing the creativity, teamwork, and spirit of our students. We love seeing our school family come together to celebrate our young stars! 🌟💚💛
🎸⚡️ Rocking into learning at Randolph Elementary! ⚡️🎸
Our Roadrunners brought the noise and the energy for Rock Your School Day! From dressing up as full-fledged rock stars to jam-packed, rock-themed lessons, our students and staff proved that learning is always something to celebrate. Thank you to our incredible teachers for bringing so much creativity to the day! 🎤🥁
Our Roadrunners brought the noise and the energy for Rock Your School Day! From dressing up as full-fledged rock stars to jam-packed, rock-themed lessons, our students and staff proved that learning is always something to celebrate. Thank you to our incredible teachers for bringing so much creativity to the day! 🎤🥁
The Goochland County School Board will hold a School Board meeting on October 13, 2026, at the Goochland County Administration Building. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m.
GCPS School Board agendas can be found here: https://glnd.community.highbond.com/Portal/
All are welcome to attend.
GCPS School Board agendas can be found here: https://glnd.community.highbond.com/Portal/
All are welcome to attend.
Paging Dr. Math! 🩺📊
Our 5th graders at Goochland Elementary School stepped into the "operating room" this week for a hands-on math lesson! Dressed in surgical scrubs, these young scholars performed "Order of Operations" to solve complex equations step-by-step.
Hands-on learning experiences like this remind us how special our Goochland community is—where teachers bring creativity into the classroom to make learning memorable and fun.👨⚕️👩⚕️📋
Our 5th graders at Goochland Elementary School stepped into the "operating room" this week for a hands-on math lesson! Dressed in surgical scrubs, these young scholars performed "Order of Operations" to solve complex equations step-by-step.
Hands-on learning experiences like this remind us how special our Goochland community is—where teachers bring creativity into the classroom to make learning memorable and fun.👨⚕️👩⚕️📋
🏠✨ Big traditions bringing our school family together!
Last month, Randolph Elementary kicked off the school year by sorting our kindergarteners and newest Roadrunners into their Houses! Whether they joined the Trail Runners, Sky Runners, Blaze Runners, or Wave Runners, every student now has a team to help them grow, belong, and celebrate positive behavior all year long.
The house system helps build lasting connections across grade levels and reinforces what makes our school community so special. ❤️
Last month, Randolph Elementary kicked off the school year by sorting our kindergarteners and newest Roadrunners into their Houses! Whether they joined the Trail Runners, Sky Runners, Blaze Runners, or Wave Runners, every student now has a team to help them grow, belong, and celebrate positive behavior all year long.
The house system helps build lasting connections across grade levels and reinforces what makes our school community so special. ❤️
🌶️️ Cultural celebration meets student leadership at Goochland High School! 🌮✨
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, GHS students teamed up with our incredible Nutrition Services Department to curate a special menu. Yesterday’s lineup featured delicious Mexican street corn, tamales, and warm tortilla soup—paired with refreshing homemade watermelon and pineapple punch!
Collaboration like this brings our school community closer together through shared experiences, culture, and great food. 🍉🍍
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, GHS students teamed up with our incredible Nutrition Services Department to curate a special menu. Yesterday’s lineup featured delicious Mexican street corn, tamales, and warm tortilla soup—paired with refreshing homemade watermelon and pineapple punch!
Collaboration like this brings our school community closer together through shared experiences, culture, and great food. 🍉🍍
🎤✨ What a magnificent night of music in Goochland!
Our talented vocalists from Goochland Middle School and Goochland High School came together to fill the auditorium with incredible harmonies during our Fall Chorus Concert. Watching students across grade levels collaborate and lift each other up through song truly shows the power of our school community.
A huge thank you to Choral Director Mrs. Erinne Smitherman for her dedicated leadership, and to all our hardworking students, supportive families, and staff who made this evening so special.
Our talented vocalists from Goochland Middle School and Goochland High School came together to fill the auditorium with incredible harmonies during our Fall Chorus Concert. Watching students across grade levels collaborate and lift each other up through song truly shows the power of our school community.
A huge thank you to Choral Director Mrs. Erinne Smitherman for her dedicated leadership, and to all our hardworking students, supportive families, and staff who made this evening so special.
🎤✨ Inspiring future leaders right here in Goochland! ✨🎓
We are thrilled to celebrate Goochland High School educator Rachel Morrison, whose dedication to civics education is making waves across the nation!
Ms. Morrison was recently named a finalist for National Civics Teacher of the Year through the Bill of Rights Institute—with the national winner set to be announced later this month! This prestigious recognition comes alongside several other distinguished civics honors:
📜 2026–2027 Civic Education for Rural and Remote Communities Fellow (National Constitution Center)
🇺🇸 Virginia Representative at the National Civics Forum
🏛️ 2027 Civic Learning Week (CLW) Educator Ambassador
(And yes—she was also our 2024–2025 GCPS and Virginia Region 1 Teacher of the Year!)
Ms. Morrison connects our students directly with the foundations of active citizenship, bringing invaluable opportunities back to our school community.
Join us in wishing Mrs. Morrison the best of luck as the national winner is announced later this month!
We are thrilled to celebrate Goochland High School educator Rachel Morrison, whose dedication to civics education is making waves across the nation!
Ms. Morrison was recently named a finalist for National Civics Teacher of the Year through the Bill of Rights Institute—with the national winner set to be announced later this month! This prestigious recognition comes alongside several other distinguished civics honors:
📜 2026–2027 Civic Education for Rural and Remote Communities Fellow (National Constitution Center)
🇺🇸 Virginia Representative at the National Civics Forum
🏛️ 2027 Civic Learning Week (CLW) Educator Ambassador
(And yes—she was also our 2024–2025 GCPS and Virginia Region 1 Teacher of the Year!)
Ms. Morrison connects our students directly with the foundations of active citizenship, bringing invaluable opportunities back to our school community.
Join us in wishing Mrs. Morrison the best of luck as the national winner is announced later this month!
🎤✨ Safety first for elementary students! 👨🚒🧯
October is Fire Prevention Month, and today, our fourth graders at Randolph Elementary School had a special visit from Lt. Keith Cousins with Goochland County Fire-Rescue for an interactive fire safety lesson! 🚒
Did you know that all fourth graders across our elementary schools participate in these hands-on fire safety lessons? We are so grateful for our strong partnership with local first responders who help keep our school community safe, informed, and connected. ❤️
Let's show our support for these community heroes! Head out to the Fire-Rescue Show this Saturday from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Goochland High School to celebrate with the team that protects our schools and neighborhoods.
October is Fire Prevention Month, and today, our fourth graders at Randolph Elementary School had a special visit from Lt. Keith Cousins with Goochland County Fire-Rescue for an interactive fire safety lesson! 🚒
Did you know that all fourth graders across our elementary schools participate in these hands-on fire safety lessons? We are so grateful for our strong partnership with local first responders who help keep our school community safe, informed, and connected. ❤️
Let's show our support for these community heroes! Head out to the Fire-Rescue Show this Saturday from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Goochland High School to celebrate with the team that protects our schools and neighborhoods.
Our 11th grade ACA U.S. History students and senior interns gathered for Interview Day, kicking off their journey of connecting with 58 local military veterans. Students had the honor of interviewing their paired veterans, learning firsthand about their service and lived experiences before sharing brunch and playing games together.
This incredible living-history program gives our students a unique, personal perspective on history while honoring the service of local veterans in our community. We can’t wait to see these relationships grow throughout the year ❤️
Huge thanks to Ms. Rachel Morrison (project coordinator), our student interns, and all the amazing veterans who joined us today!
This incredible living-history program gives our students a unique, personal perspective on history while honoring the service of local veterans in our community. We can’t wait to see these relationships grow throughout the year ❤️
Huge thanks to Ms. Rachel Morrison (project coordinator), our student interns, and all the amazing veterans who joined us today!
The Goochland County Board of Supervisors and School Board are hosting two joint Town Hall meetings this October, and we want to hear from you.
📍 District 5 Joint Town Hall
🗓️ Sunday, October 4 | 2:00 PM
🏢 Benedictine Auditorium (12829 River Road)
📍 Countywide Joint Town Hall
🗓️ Wednesday, October 21 | 6:30 PM
🏢 Goochland High School Auditorium (3250 River Road West)
Can't attend in person? You can stream both meetings live or submit your questions in advance by emailing townhall@goochlandva.us.
📍 District 5 Joint Town Hall
🗓️ Sunday, October 4 | 2:00 PM
🏢 Benedictine Auditorium (12829 River Road)
📍 Countywide Joint Town Hall
🗓️ Wednesday, October 21 | 6:30 PM
🏢 Goochland High School Auditorium (3250 River Road West)
Can't attend in person? You can stream both meetings live or submit your questions in advance by emailing townhall@goochlandva.us.
🦦 Happy Birthday to Splash! 🎂✨
Goochland Elementary School celebrated its very first Lodge Day of the school year in the best way possible—by honoring its mascot's special day! Students across all four lodges came together to make birthday cards, celebrate peers receiving core value awards, and officially give their beloved otter mascot a name: Splash!
Best of all, our students turned the celebration into an opportunity to give back by collecting supplies to build over 100 shelf-stable birthday cake kits for the Goochland Cares Food Pantry. 💙
We love seeing our youngest learners lift each other up while supporting our neighbors. 🎨🎉
✏️ Big creativity happening in art class! ✨
After reading Peter H. Reynolds’ inspiring book The Dot, students in Ms. Utzinger’s class drew their very own dot masterpieces for Dot Day! 🔴🔵🟡
This lesson went beyond drawing shapes—it taught our young artists about confidence, creative courage, and trusting their own vision. By celebrating each student's unique creation, our GCPS family grows stronger and more connected through shared creativity. 🖼️👏
#InternationalDotDay #MakeYourMark
After reading Peter H. Reynolds’ inspiring book The Dot, students in Ms. Utzinger’s class drew their very own dot masterpieces for Dot Day! 🔴🔵🟡
This lesson went beyond drawing shapes—it taught our young artists about confidence, creative courage, and trusting their own vision. By celebrating each student's unique creation, our GCPS family grows stronger and more connected through shared creativity. 🖼️👏
#InternationalDotDay #MakeYourMark
