🚓🚒 Tonight, we had the privilege of recognizing two of our strongest partners—the Goochland County Sheriff’s Office and Goochland County Fire-Rescue.
Their dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to our schools help ensure that every student learns in a safe and secure environment. From being a visible presence in our buildings, to responding in moments of need, to collaborating with us on proactive safety initiatives—these teams go above and beyond for our community.
We are truly grateful for their service, leadership, and partnership. ❤️
Their dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to our schools help ensure that every student learns in a safe and secure environment. From being a visible presence in our buildings, to responding in moments of need, to collaborating with us on proactive safety initiatives—these teams go above and beyond for our community.
We are truly grateful for their service, leadership, and partnership. ❤️
📊 Math in action at Byrd Elementary!
Last week, Ms. Lull's class spent the morning exploring data sets- practicing mean, median, and mode through hands-on math stations. Students rotated between activities, working together to sharpen their skills while making learning fun and engaging. Way to go, Eagles!
Our BES, GES, and RES LEGO Robotics teams had an incredible field trip to Monticello as part of this year’s FIRST LEGO League Unearthed theme! Students explored archaeology in action, learning how experts uncover hidden treasures, mysterious artifacts, and forgotten stories that inspire new ideas for the future.
A HUGE thank you to the Monticello archaeology staff and the Thomas Jefferson Foundation for giving our students a hands-on, unforgettable experience that connected perfectly with this year’s challenge. We are also grateful to our dedicated coaches for supporting and guiding our students on this exciting journey!
A HUGE thank you to the Monticello archaeology staff and the Thomas Jefferson Foundation for giving our students a hands-on, unforgettable experience that connected perfectly with this year’s challenge. We are also grateful to our dedicated coaches for supporting and guiding our students on this exciting journey!
The Goochland County School Board will hold its next regular meeting on September 9, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at the Goochland County Administration Building (1800 Sandy Hook Road, Room 250). View the full agenda here: https://glnd.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=351
All are welcome to attend.
All are welcome to attend.
🎥📰 Goochland Elementary’s Kid News team is keeping their school community informed and inspired every day with their student-led morning news show!
This week, they welcomed a very special guest — our superintendent, Dr. Armstrong — who joined the broadcast to talk with students and share in the fun.
We’re so proud of these young broadcasters for their creativity, confidence, and leadership on screen. Way to go, Otters! 🐾✨
📅 Calendar Reminder 📅
Both Friday, August 29th and Monday, September 1st are student holidays. Schools will be closed on Friday, and our schools and offices will be closed on Monday. We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend—we’ll see students back on Tuesday, September 2nd!
✨Our littlest Eagles are busy learning through play in Mrs. Gordon’s preschool class at Byrd Elementary! From cooking up fun in the kitchen center, to exploring textures at the sensory table, creating at the art easel, and dancing with scarves to music, these preschoolers are learning, growing, and soaring together. 💙🦅🤍
🎉✨ New Year, New Beginnings! ✨🎉
Last week, Mrs. Pond and Mr. LeMarr rang in the new school year with a “Happy New Year” party in their class! 🥳 Students celebrated fresh starts, new opportunities, and the excitement of what’s ahead in 2025. 🍎📚
Here’s to making this year the best one yet! 💡🙌
Last week, Mrs. Pond and Mr. LeMarr rang in the new school year with a “Happy New Year” party in their class! 🥳 Students celebrated fresh starts, new opportunities, and the excitement of what’s ahead in 2025. 🍎📚
Here’s to making this year the best one yet! 💡🙌
🌻 Strength, sunshine, and snapshots! 🌻
Ms. Rodriguez’s women’s fitness class took their workout outdoors with a visit to a beautiful sunflower patch 🌞💪. They were joined by Ms. Day, who not only captured some incredible photos but also gave students a quick lesson in photography along the way. A perfect mix of movement, creativity, and collaboration! 📸✨
Ms. Rodriguez’s women’s fitness class took their workout outdoors with a visit to a beautiful sunflower patch 🌞💪. They were joined by Ms. Day, who not only captured some incredible photos but also gave students a quick lesson in photography along the way. A perfect mix of movement, creativity, and collaboration! 📸✨
🚌Looking for a meaningful job close to home? 🚌
GCPS is hiring bus drivers and a transportation routing specialist.
Be part of a team that makes a difference for kids every single day.
Start your journey here: https://www.applitrack.com/glnd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Transportation
GCPS is hiring bus drivers and a transportation routing specialist.
Be part of a team that makes a difference for kids every single day.
Start your journey here: https://www.applitrack.com/glnd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Transportation
📖✨ Finding our “One Word”! ✨📖
Randolph 4th graders welcomed a very special guest, District Chief Lisa Brown, Goochland County Fire-Rescue’s Recruitment & Retention Coordinator and former educator. Chief Brown read One Word For Kids and inspired students to brainstorm the word that will guide them through the school year. 🌟
We’re so grateful for our community partners who share their time and wisdom with our students! ❤️
📸 Five schools. One incredible team!
After a fantastic first week, our staff are energized and ready to welcome students back on Monday. Here’s a look at the amazing teams from each of our five schools—thank you for all you do to make GCPS a place where students thrive! ❤️💛
After a fantastic first week, our staff are energized and ready to welcome students back on Monday. Here’s a look at the amazing teams from each of our five schools—thank you for all you do to make GCPS a place where students thrive! ❤️💛
Kicking off the school year with science sparks! 🔬✨ Mr. Baird’s students at GMS jumped right into discovery on day one—observing, sharing, and collaborating on their mini whiteboards. Here’s to a year full of curiosity! 🧪
Today we officially kicked off the school year by welcoming our preschoolers, kindergartners, 6th-graders, and 9th-graders back to school! From the very first bell, classrooms were buzzing with energy as students and teachers jumped right into learning and engaging activities. We can’t wait to see ALL of our students back in school tomorrow as we begin another amazing year together in GCPS!
We can't wait to see our students this week! Remember-tomorrow, Monday August 18 is the first day for ONLY PK, K, 6th, and 9th grade students. On Tuesday, August 19 we will welcome back ALL of our GCPS students. We thank you in advance for your patience as we fine tune our AM and PM bus pickup and drop-off times. See our welcome back video here.
📢 Staggered Start Reminder 📢
To help our youngest and newest learners get settled, we have a staggered start for the first two days of school:
📅 Monday, August 18
✅ First day for Preschool, Kindergarten, 6th grade, and 9th grade students ONLY
📅 Tuesday, August 19
✅ All students attend school
We can’t wait to see everyone back and ready for an amazing year!!
To help our youngest and newest learners get settled, we have a staggered start for the first two days of school:
📅 Monday, August 18
✅ First day for Preschool, Kindergarten, 6th grade, and 9th grade students ONLY
📅 Tuesday, August 19
✅ All students attend school
We can’t wait to see everyone back and ready for an amazing year!!
📚 Free Books for Goochland’s Youngest Readers! 📚
Goochland Social Services, in partnership with the Henrico Education Foundation, is excited to bring the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to our community!
Children from birth to age five can receive a free, high-quality book every month — no income requirements, no strings attached.
Our goal: reach 85% of all eligible children in Goochland. Let’s make it happen!
📲 Parents & guardians can register quickly through this link: https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/
Together, we can spark a lifelong love of reading in Goochland’s youngest residents! ❤️
Goochland Social Services, in partnership with the Henrico Education Foundation, is excited to bring the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to our community!
Children from birth to age five can receive a free, high-quality book every month — no income requirements, no strings attached.
Our goal: reach 85% of all eligible children in Goochland. Let’s make it happen!
📲 Parents & guardians can register quickly through this link: https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/
Together, we can spark a lifelong love of reading in Goochland’s youngest residents! ❤️
📚✨ Back-to-School Night is almost here! ✨📚
On Thursday, August 14th, join us for an evening of connection and preparation as we get ready for another incredible school year!
Elementary Schools (Byrd ES, Goochland ES, Randolph ES)
🕓 4:00–6:30 p.m.
Goochland Middle & High School
🕔 5:00–7:30 p.m.
Preschool & Kindergarten Orientations – A special time for our youngest learners and their families to meet their teacher and receive important information.
📍 Byrd ES – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Goochland ES – 1:00 p.m.
📍 Randolph ES – 4:00 p.m.
We can’t wait to see our GCPS families! 🐾❤️
On Thursday, August 14th, join us for an evening of connection and preparation as we get ready for another incredible school year!
Elementary Schools (Byrd ES, Goochland ES, Randolph ES)
🕓 4:00–6:30 p.m.
Goochland Middle & High School
🕔 5:00–7:30 p.m.
Preschool & Kindergarten Orientations – A special time for our youngest learners and their families to meet their teacher and receive important information.
📍 Byrd ES – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Goochland ES – 1:00 p.m.
📍 Randolph ES – 4:00 p.m.
We can’t wait to see our GCPS families! 🐾❤️
We are only two weeks away from 2025-2026 day 1 in GCPS! Please see important reminders about the start of school here.
We are trying to resolve technical difficulties with our live-streaming vendor for the School Board Work Session. In the meantime, the School Board Work Session can be streamed on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/nn8Xb3QTJJo?si=3XupwH9U23qkw4rI