Science in motion! ⚡️🧪
Ms. Borsari’s Bio II Genetics class put their skills to the test with agarose gel electrophoresis this week. Students tracked how different dyes migrated toward positive and negative electrodes to solve the mystery of unknown mixtures.
From theory to the lab bench, we love seeing our students stay connected through curiosity and discovery! 🧬💻
Ms. Borsari’s Bio II Genetics class put their skills to the test with agarose gel electrophoresis this week. Students tracked how different dyes migrated toward positive and negative electrodes to solve the mystery of unknown mixtures.
From theory to the lab bench, we love seeing our students stay connected through curiosity and discovery! 🧬💻
"It takes a village" isn't just a saying at GCPS—it’s how we grow! 🌱✨
Last week, we gathered for our New Teacher Awards Reception and Mentor Social. At GCPS, we believe that when our teachers are supported, our students thrive. Through our mentorship program, we pair our newest educators with experienced mentors who offer guidance, encouragement, and a friendly face in the hallway.
We are so proud to honor the incredible impact these new teachers are already making in our classrooms and our community. Congratulations to our award winners, and a huge thank you to the mentors who help make GCPS feel like home! 🍎❤️
Last week, we gathered for our New Teacher Awards Reception and Mentor Social. At GCPS, we believe that when our teachers are supported, our students thrive. Through our mentorship program, we pair our newest educators with experienced mentors who offer guidance, encouragement, and a friendly face in the hallway.
We are so proud to honor the incredible impact these new teachers are already making in our classrooms and our community. Congratulations to our award winners, and a huge thank you to the mentors who help make GCPS feel like home! 🍎❤️
Red carpet ready! 🌟 Last night, we celebrated the premiere of "Conner’s World," a documentary featuring one of our inspiring stars in the Goochland High School community, Conner, at the Ashland Theatre.
It was a beautiful night of community and connectedness as friends, family, teachers, and Special Olympics Virginia leaders gathered to support Conner’s journey toward the 2026 USA Games. We are so proud of your hard work and the way you inspire everyone around you, Conner! ❤️🎬
Read more about the premiere here: https://www.specialolympicsva.org/News/conners-world-documents-one-athletes-journey-to-the-2026-usa-games
It was a beautiful night of community and connectedness as friends, family, teachers, and Special Olympics Virginia leaders gathered to support Conner’s journey toward the 2026 USA Games. We are so proud of your hard work and the way you inspire everyone around you, Conner! ❤️🎬
Read more about the premiere here: https://www.specialolympicsva.org/News/conners-world-documents-one-athletes-journey-to-the-2026-usa-games
From the clinic to the beehive, Career Day at Byrd Elementary was a total buzz! 🐝✨
Our students spent the day rotating through hands-on sessions with local professionals, learning about:
🚑 Emergency Medical Services & Firefighting
🩺 School Nursing & Orthodontics
🐾 Veterinary Science
⚖️ Law Enforcement
...and so much more!
We love seeing our community come together to inspire our Eagles. The future of Goochland is looking very bright! 🌟
Our students spent the day rotating through hands-on sessions with local professionals, learning about:
🚑 Emergency Medical Services & Firefighting
🩺 School Nursing & Orthodontics
🐾 Veterinary Science
⚖️ Law Enforcement
...and so much more!
We love seeing our community come together to inspire our Eagles. The future of Goochland is looking very bright! 🌟
Saving lives is a team effort! ❤️ 🏫
We are incredibly grateful to the American Heart Association, Jock and Charlene Wheeler, and Darrell and Boozie Martin for their generous donation of four CPR and First Aid training kits to Goochland County Public Schools. These kits will provide our students and staff with hands-on experience in life-saving CPR and AED education.
A huge thank you to Savanah Beatley and the American Heart Association team for their support. We are so grateful to these generous donors for investing in the health and safety of our Goochland family. It’s partnerships like these that make our community so strong!
We are incredibly grateful to the American Heart Association, Jock and Charlene Wheeler, and Darrell and Boozie Martin for their generous donation of four CPR and First Aid training kits to Goochland County Public Schools. These kits will provide our students and staff with hands-on experience in life-saving CPR and AED education.
A huge thank you to Savanah Beatley and the American Heart Association team for their support. We are so grateful to these generous donors for investing in the health and safety of our Goochland family. It’s partnerships like these that make our community so strong!
From giving back to Goochland to stepping into the professional world, our Goochland High School seniors are showing us exactly what leadership looks like! 🎓✨
Last week, our seniors presented their Senior Projects—the culmination of 20+ hours of community service, job shadowing, and hands-on learning. It was inspiring to see them share their journeys with underclassmen and staff. Whether they were exploring future careers or supporting local causes, these students are proving that they are ready to make a positive impact beyond our hallways.
We are so proud of the dedication shown by the Class of 2026!
🗓 Reminder 🗓
Tomorrow is a student holiday and a staff professional learning day. We look forward to seeing our students back in class on Wednesday!
Tomorrow is a student holiday and a staff professional learning day. We look forward to seeing our students back in class on Wednesday!
Our Goochland family has some "EGG-citing" news to share! 🥚✨
We are incredibly proud to announce that the cafeterias at ALL FIVE of our schools have received the EGGcellence Award from the Chickahominy Health District! 🏆
This award recognizes food service establishments with superior food safety practices. To put that in perspective, our GCPS cafeterias are in the top 10% of establishments to receive this recognition!
A huge thank you to our hardworking nutrition staff. Thank you for keeping our scholars fueled, safe, and ready to learn every single day! 🍎🥦
We are incredibly proud to announce that the cafeterias at ALL FIVE of our schools have received the EGGcellence Award from the Chickahominy Health District! 🏆
This award recognizes food service establishments with superior food safety practices. To put that in perspective, our GCPS cafeterias are in the top 10% of establishments to receive this recognition!
A huge thank you to our hardworking nutrition staff. Thank you for keeping our scholars fueled, safe, and ready to learn every single day! 🍎🥦
When the talent in Goochland is this strong, one winner just isn't enough! 🎨🏆
During the recent Goochland Farmers Market Poster Design Challenge, the submissions from Goochland High School were so impressive that the judges faced a tough decision. In a testament to our students' creativity, two winners were selected—one to represent the Goochland 2026 season and another to lead the way for our neighbors at the Powhatan Farmers Market!
We are so proud of our artists for sweeping the competition:
✨ Evelyn J. – Her design was chosen for the Goochland Farmers Market
✨ Libby O. – Her talent so impressed the region that her work was selected for the Powhatan Farmers Market!
It’s a proud day for our schools and our entire community!
During the recent Goochland Farmers Market Poster Design Challenge, the submissions from Goochland High School were so impressive that the judges faced a tough decision. In a testament to our students' creativity, two winners were selected—one to represent the Goochland 2026 season and another to lead the way for our neighbors at the Powhatan Farmers Market!
We are so proud of our artists for sweeping the competition:
✨ Evelyn J. – Her design was chosen for the Goochland Farmers Market
✨ Libby O. – Her talent so impressed the region that her work was selected for the Powhatan Farmers Market!
It’s a proud day for our schools and our entire community!
A huge round of applause for our newest scholars! 👏👏
On Tuesday, Goochland Middle School officially inducted 43 impressive 7th graders into the National Junior Honor Society. These students were selected for their dedication to the five pillars of NJHS: Scholarship, Leadership, Service, Character, and Citizenship. 🌟
A special thank you to our current 8th grade NJHS officers for leading the ceremony and to our wonderful PTSA for providing the refreshments. It’s this spirit of mentorship and community support that makes GMS such a special place to grow!
On Tuesday, Goochland Middle School officially inducted 43 impressive 7th graders into the National Junior Honor Society. These students were selected for their dedication to the five pillars of NJHS: Scholarship, Leadership, Service, Character, and Citizenship. 🌟
A special thank you to our current 8th grade NJHS officers for leading the ceremony and to our wonderful PTSA for providing the refreshments. It’s this spirit of mentorship and community support that makes GMS such a special place to grow!
Goochland’s young readers have a new mystery to solve! 🕵️♂️📖
A huge thank you to the Goochland Rotary for their annual book donation to every fourth-grade student in Goochland County Public Schools.
This year’s selection—Escape from Monticello by local author Steven K. Smith—was chosen in collaboration between Goochland Rotary, Goochland Historical Society’s 250 American Revolution Commission, and GCPS school librarians. The story follows three kids solving a mystery while learning about Thomas Jefferson, a Goochland native and principal author of the Declaration of Independence.
It’s a wonderful way to celebrate local history while sparking a love of reading.
We love seeing our community partners invest in our students’ curiosity. It’s partnerships like these that make GCPS such a special place to learn and grow! ❤️🏫
Next stop: Middle School! 🚌✨
Our fifth graders from Randolph, Byrd, and Goochland Elementary recently took a giant leap toward their next adventure with a visit to Goochland Middle School! 🏫
From touring the hallways to enjoying a private, high-energy performance by the GMS Band, our students got a true taste of the middle school experience. One of the highlights? A special Q&A session with 8th graders. There is nothing like hearing from those who have walked the path before you to turn nerves into excitement! 🤝❤️
We are so proud of our elementary scholars and can’t wait to see them thrive at GMS.
Our fifth graders from Randolph, Byrd, and Goochland Elementary recently took a giant leap toward their next adventure with a visit to Goochland Middle School! 🏫
From touring the hallways to enjoying a private, high-energy performance by the GMS Band, our students got a true taste of the middle school experience. One of the highlights? A special Q&A session with 8th graders. There is nothing like hearing from those who have walked the path before you to turn nerves into excitement! 🤝❤️
We are so proud of our elementary scholars and can’t wait to see them thrive at GMS.
What a spectacular night for our GCPS family! ❤️ Last Friday, the GHS Auditorium and Gym came alive for our Fine Arts Festival.
From the wonderful choral performances by Randolph, Goochland, and Byrd Elementary Schools to the incredible talents of our GMS and GHS bands and drama, it was a beautiful celebration of student creativity! 🎶✨
Beyond the stage, guests explored a stunning gallery featuring artwork from every school in the division and enjoyed hands-on activities in the cafeteria. A huge thank you to everyone who supported our GHS ceramic students by purchasing a handmade soup bowl!
It’s nights like these that show just how much talent and heart we have in our Goochland community. 🎨🥣
From the wonderful choral performances by Randolph, Goochland, and Byrd Elementary Schools to the incredible talents of our GMS and GHS bands and drama, it was a beautiful celebration of student creativity! 🎶✨
Beyond the stage, guests explored a stunning gallery featuring artwork from every school in the division and enjoyed hands-on activities in the cafeteria. A huge thank you to everyone who supported our GHS ceramic students by purchasing a handmade soup bowl!
It’s nights like these that show just how much talent and heart we have in our Goochland community. 🎨🥣
The heart of Goochland beats through the arts! 🎨🎭🎶
We are so proud to celebrate our Fine and Performing Arts Team as our Team of the Year! This incredible group of educators represents talent from across all five of our schools, working together to inspire creativity and confidence in every student.
From the first notes in elementary music to the standing ovations at the high school, these teachers create a sense of belonging and "connectedness" that makes GCPS so special. Our community is brighter because of your dedication!
We are so proud to celebrate our Fine and Performing Arts Team as our Team of the Year! This incredible group of educators represents talent from across all five of our schools, working together to inspire creativity and confidence in every student.
From the first notes in elementary music to the standing ovations at the high school, these teachers create a sense of belonging and "connectedness" that makes GCPS so special. Our community is brighter because of your dedication!
The School Board will hold a work session at 3:00 p.m., followed by a regular meeting at 5:30 p.m on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The work session and meeting will be held at the Goochland Annex Building (2938 River Road W, Building I). Agendas for the meeting are located here: https://glnd.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=365
Talk about a powerhouse community! 🤝✨ Earlier this week, 22 dedicated volunteers conducted a staggering 265 mock interviews for our Goochland High School students!
We are so grateful to the leaders from our local and state government—including County Administrator Dr. Jeremy Raley and Delegate May Nivar—alongside private sector partners and our own GCPS leadership. These 22 individuals spent their day giving back, providing our students with the invaluable practice and feedback they need to thrive in the professional world.
It’s this kind of "all-in" support that makes our Goochland community so special. Thank you for investing in the future of our Bulldogs! 🐾❤️
Wellness in full color! 🏃♂️💨🎨✨
Last night’s Wellness Night was a blast! Our Goochland families hit the track for the color fun run, tackled the bouncy slide, and enjoyed some delicious eats from the local food trucks.
It was a wonderful evening for our families to connect with incredible community resources and learn more about the support networks available right here in Goochland. 🤝💛
Shoutout to our Sunshine Food Bus for feeding bodies and minds with those free books! 📖🚌 There’s nothing better than seeing our students leave with a smile and a new story to read. It was a beautiful night of movement, connection, and Goochland pride.
Last night’s Wellness Night was a blast! Our Goochland families hit the track for the color fun run, tackled the bouncy slide, and enjoyed some delicious eats from the local food trucks.
It was a wonderful evening for our families to connect with incredible community resources and learn more about the support networks available right here in Goochland. 🤝💛
Shoutout to our Sunshine Food Bus for feeding bodies and minds with those free books! 📖🚌 There’s nothing better than seeing our students leave with a smile and a new story to read. It was a beautiful night of movement, connection, and Goochland pride.
Science is a team sport at Goochland Middle School! 🧪💪
Before heading off for spring break, Mr. Govan Baird’s science students took their learning outside for a high-energy lesson on force and distance. The challenge? Testing their strength by pulling a truck! 🚛💨
It wasn't just about the physics; it was about working together to see how much force it really takes to move a massive object. Even Mrs. Borgie couldn't resist joining in on the fun! We love seeing our educators and students connect through hands-on learning that brings the textbook to life.
Check out these future engineers and physicists in action!
Before heading off for spring break, Mr. Govan Baird’s science students took their learning outside for a high-energy lesson on force and distance. The challenge? Testing their strength by pulling a truck! 🚛💨
It wasn't just about the physics; it was about working together to see how much force it really takes to move a massive object. Even Mrs. Borgie couldn't resist joining in on the fun! We love seeing our educators and students connect through hands-on learning that brings the textbook to life.
Check out these future engineers and physicists in action!
🏆 A Championship for the Books! 📚✨
On March 26th, our elementary students proved that reading is the ultimate team sport! We were so proud to host the Reading Olympics, bringing together 160 students from all three of our elementary schools.
These dedicated young readers tackled a list of 31 books, supported by 19 incredible coaches who helped them every step of the way. It was a day filled with connectedness, school/team spirit, and a shared passion for reading.
Huge congratulations to our overall winners: "I Survived The Great Bear Attack" from Randolph Elementary School! 🥇 A special shoutout to their coach, Mrs. Katelin Nolan, for leading them to victory.
On March 26th, our elementary students proved that reading is the ultimate team sport! We were so proud to host the Reading Olympics, bringing together 160 students from all three of our elementary schools.
These dedicated young readers tackled a list of 31 books, supported by 19 incredible coaches who helped them every step of the way. It was a day filled with connectedness, school/team spirit, and a shared passion for reading.
Huge congratulations to our overall winners: "I Survived The Great Bear Attack" from Randolph Elementary School! 🥇 A special shoutout to their coach, Mrs. Katelin Nolan, for leading them to victory.
Our Goochland Elementary Otters are making a splash at the library! 🦦🌊📚
Our Kindergarteners recently wrapped up four incredible trips to the Goochland Branch Library, made possible by a generous grant from the Goochland Education Foundation (GEF) and the Friends of the Goochland Library.
From diving into STEM challenges and creative stations to enjoying cozy read-alouds, our kindergarteners loved learning alongside our wonderful community librarians. These trips are such a vital part of building "connectedness" between our classrooms and the community from the very start!
A huge thank you to our partners for investing in our Otters and helping them discover the magic of our local library. 🏛️✨
Our Kindergarteners recently wrapped up four incredible trips to the Goochland Branch Library, made possible by a generous grant from the Goochland Education Foundation (GEF) and the Friends of the Goochland Library.
From diving into STEM challenges and creative stations to enjoying cozy read-alouds, our kindergarteners loved learning alongside our wonderful community librarians. These trips are such a vital part of building "connectedness" between our classrooms and the community from the very start!
A huge thank you to our partners for investing in our Otters and helping them discover the magic of our local library. 🏛️✨
