Join us for STEM Camp 2025, where hands-on learning meets fun exploration. 📅 Dates: June 3-6, 2025 ⏰ Time: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM 📍 Location: Goochland High School 💰 Cost: $125 per camper (for Goochland County residents) 🚍 Transportation provided 📝 Registration closes May 16th 🔗 Visit this link to register! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScq4FsMOtOe9AMsxWu3IyxyvK8ee-96anF4LMzZg6dEWyXVtQ/viewform?usp=preview Don’t miss this exciting opportunity—Oh, The Places You’ll Go with STEM!
over 1 year ago, Matt Caratachea
Flyer for STEM Camp 2025. The flyer has a gray background with a vertical dark gray banner on the left that reads ‘STEM CAMP 2025’ in large, bold yellow letters. The top right corner features a digital graphic of science and technology icons, including test tubes, beakers, and circuit patterns in blue and purple hues. Below the graphic, there is a QR code inside a yellow-bordered box with the text ‘Scan the QR code to register!’ above it, with ‘register!’ in orange and underlined. The camp details are listed in black text: • Dates: June 3-6, 2025 • Time: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM • Location: Goochland High School, 3250 River Road West, Goochland, VA 23063 A blue information box at the bottom contains cost and payment details: • Goochland County Residents: $125 per camper • Registration closes May 16th • Transportation provided The flyer ends with a tagline in bold blue text: ‘Oh, The Places You’ll Go with STEM!’
Calling All Future Innovators! Are you the parent of a rising 6th, 7th, or 8th grader with a passion for fun, teamwork, and hands-on learning? Sign your child up for our First Tech Challenge Summer Robotics Camp — where creativity meets coding! At this exciting camp, students will: • Work in engineering teams • Design, build, and program custom FTC robots • Compete in a fun, friendly robotics challenge • Build 21st-century skills while solving real-world problems! Details: • When: June 3–7 | 8:30 AM – 11:45 AM • Where: Goochland Middle School • Who: Rising 6th–8th graders (currently in grades 5–7) • Cost: Free! • Transportation: Available upon request • Meals: Breakfast and lunch will not be provided Space is limited to just 15 students, and acceptance is first come, first served. Applications close on May 23rd. Ready to level up your summer? Apply now and get ready to build, code, and compete! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qIV7itlgQsOp8INClPqpIqky8PXhOXPyGPQUsiQkf9Y/viewform?ts=67d1d5d1&edit_requested=true
over 1 year ago, Matt Caratachea
Join us for an evening celebrating creativity, talent, and artistic expression at the GCPS Fine Arts Festival! 📅 Date: April 11, 2025 ⏰ Time: 5:00 - 8:00 PM 📍 Location: GHS Complex Enjoy a showcase of K-12 student artwork, live performances, hands-on art activities, and more! Don’t miss our Empty Bowls Sale & Bake Sale—support a great cause while taking home unique, handcrafted pottery. This is a free, family-friendly event that brings our community together through the arts. Let’s celebrate the creativity of our students and experience how we are all Rooted in Expression! 🌱🎨 Tag your friends & family and spread the word! See you there!
over 1 year ago, Matt Caratachea
Poster for the GCPS Fine Arts Festival, scheduled for April 11, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the GHS Complex. The background features watercolor-style splashes in shades of green and blue, along with handprint designs. A large stylized tree with blue and green leaves and extended white roots is centrally placed. Below the tree, the event’s theme, ‘Rooted in Expression,’ is written in a decorative font. The bottom of the poster lists event highlights, including performances, K-12 artwork, art activities, an empty bowls sale, a bake sale, and more.
💡 Did You Know? 💡 The Golden Bulldog Pass gives seniors (ages 60+) FREE admission to home athletic events (excluding playoffs and tournaments) and discounted tickets to musical and theatre productions at Goochland County Public Schools! Signing up is easy! Just fill out our quick online form here: https://forms.gle/qu6ou3sW1Kw8PpP4A Once approved, you’ll receive your pass and can start enjoying all the excitement of GCPS events. Plus, you can opt in for weekly updates on upcoming games and performances!
over 1 year ago, Jennifer Waggener
Golden Bulldog Pass
Beginning Monday, April 7, families can start the online registration process for kindergarten at goochlandschools.org/student-registration/. In-Person Screening is required and will take place on Thursday, April 10, from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. at your child’s school. Contact your school directly to schedule your appointment! For more information visit https://5il.co/3a06y. We can’t wait to welcome our newest Goochland students!
over 1 year ago, Matt Caratachea
Decorative image, flyer is linked in the post
Update with time change: The Goochland School Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 5:30PM at the Goochland Admin Building, 1800 Sandy Hook Rd, Rm 250. The public business portion of the meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited.
over 1 year ago, Matt Caratachea
The Goochland School Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 5:30PM at the Goochland Admin Building, 1800 Sandy Hook Rd, Rm 250. The public business portion of the meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. The public is invited.
over 1 year ago, Matt Caratachea
The Goochland School Board and the Board of Supervisors will hold a special joint meeting on March 11, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. at the Goochland Admin Building, 1800 Sandy Hook Rd, Rm 250. The public is invited.
over 1 year ago, Matt Caratachea
Randolph Elementary recently hosted a special Meet the Author event featuring one of our very own 4th-grade students, Amelia! This talented young writer amazed classmates, teachers, and her family by sharing her journey as an author and discussing her newly published book, Emma and the Paintbrush Mystery. We are so proud of Amelia for inspiring us all with creativity, perseverance, and a love for storytelling. Keep dreaming big and sharing your voice with the world!
over 1 year ago, Matt Caratachea
Student being recognized for accomplishment of publishing a book
Student being recognized for accomplishment of publishing a book
Student reading book to classmates
Student and aunt speaking to classmates
Student and aunt speaking to classmates
Author wall
Student reading to classmates
Two students posing for picture, one with the book his classmate wrote
Student signing autographs on her published book
Students posing, two girls holding copies of the newly published book
📢 The GCPS Annual Report is Here! 📢 We’re excited to share the GCPS Annual Report to the Community, now available online! This interactive report highlights key moments from the past year, including the opening of the new Goochland Elementary School, Career and Technical Education Signing Day, the Veterans Day Project, and more. Plus, explore videos, student achievements, and a financial snapshot showcasing the incredible work happening in GCPS! 📲 Check it out here: https://goochlandschools.org/AnnualReport24
over 1 year ago, Jennifer Waggener
Do you have a child who will be 4 years old by September 30, 2025? Goochland County Public Schools offers preschool programs at all three elementary schools for families who qualify! Find out if your child is eligible and apply today: https://forms.gle/zfMRSxPbZ1Riy5WW6
over 1 year ago, Jennifer Waggener
PK Flyer
🚨 Reminder: Conundrum Day is THIS Saturday! 🚨 Join us on Saturday, February 22nd at Goochland Middle School for a fun-filled morning of STEM challenges and hands-on learning inspired by A Boy Called Bat! 🕒 Time: 8:45 - 11:30 AM 🎯 Who: All Pre-K - 8th Grade Students 🚌 Where: GMS Walk-ins are welcome, so bring your curiosity and get ready to design, create, and explore! We can’t wait to see you there!
over 1 year ago, Matt Caratachea
Conundrum Day is on! Walk-ins welcome! The image features science and learning-themed illustrations, including a globe with a satellite, an atom symbol, geometric tools, a rocket, gears, and a molecular structure. The book ‘A Boy Called BAT’ by Elana K. Arnold with illustrations by Charles Santoso is also displayed.
We’re keeping the celebration going by sharing more of the amazing stories from our community about the positive impact our staff has on our schools! Today’s highlights showcase just a few of the incredible educators and staff members who go above and beyond every day. See their stories here: https://youtube.com/shorts/K-D5WnnXXpU?si=u6WB0wiGqNKkrncs It’s not too late to share YOUR All Star Story! If a staff member has made a difference in your life, let us know using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-0xgbZojEoyvn2R9VrjvUasN7-NhPz2MeBEIjii3DCpNMhQ/viewform Let’s keep the love coming!
over 1 year ago, Matt Caratachea
Today, Sheriff Creasey and some amazing deputies joined us at GES to help serve lunch, bringing smiles to students and staff alike. We are so grateful for our strong community partnerships and the incredible support from our local law enforcement. Thank you for all you do!
over 1 year ago, Matt Caratachea
the sheriff serving lunch
the sheriff serving lunch
the sheriff and deputy Carter serving lunch
grip picture
the sheriff and deputy Carter serving lunch
We are thrilled to have received over 80 All Star Story submissions from our amazing community, celebrating the positive impact our staff has on our schools every day! ✨ Each day this week, we’ll highlight a few of these incredible stories. Check out our first wave of recognitions here: https://youtube.com/shorts/RaPHgXnHilc?feature=share Let’s keep the momentum going! If there’s a staff member who has made a difference in your life, share your story with us using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-0xgbZojEoyvn2R9VrjvUasN7-NhPz2MeBEIjii3DCpNMhQ/viewform
over 1 year ago, Matt Caratachea
🌟 School Resource Officer Appreciation Day 🌟 We want to take a moment to thank and recognize the dedicated individuals who keep our students, staff, and schools safe every day. Our School Resource Officers are more than just law enforcement—they are mentors, supporters, and protectors of our school community. We extend heartfelt thank you to Sergeant Ryan Leabough, Deputy Peter Paradis, Deputy Scott Leabough, Deputy Michael Donithan, and Deputy Trey Carter. Your commitment to our schools makes a difference every day, and we are truly grateful for your service and dedication. Thank you for all you do!
over 1 year ago, Jennifer Waggener
SRO
SRO
SRO pictures
UPDATE: New Date for Conundrum Day Goochland County Public Schools is excited to host Conundrum Day 2025 – an engaging STEM design challenge for students Pre-K through 8th grade! 📅 New Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025 📍 Location: Goochland Middle School ⏰ Time: 8:45 – 11:30 AM 👧🧑 Who: Open to all Pre-K – 8th grade students 🔬 STEM CHALLENGE ALERT! Students will participate in a hands-on, grade-level STEM challenge inspired by the 2025 Goochland Reads book, A Boy Called Bat. Using 21st-century skills, students will design, plan, create, and build a project centered around animal life and survival skills! ‼️ IMPORTANT: If you registered for the original date, please re-register using the new form due to the date change. 🚗 Reminder: Students must provide their own transportation. 📲 Ready to sign up? Scan the QR code below or visit this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeN8LL_NtOUTbsRIFQhEgzY1z3pf0DujmG-LM1U7Qc9iyXHxA/viewform?usp=sf_link and complete the Google form to secure your child’s spot! We can’t wait to see our young problem-solvers in action!
over 1 year ago, Matt Caratachea
Goochland County Public Schools Conundrum Day Flyer • Event Title: Goochland County Public Schools Conundrum Day! • Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025 • Time: 8:45 AM - 11:30 AM • Location: GMS • Who Can Attend: Open to all students from Pre-K to 8th grade Event Details: • Goochland County Public Schools is hosting an in-person Conundrum Day on February 22, 2025. • This is a date change from the originally planned event. If a child was previously registered, they must be re-registered for the updated date. • Students must provide their own transportation. STEM Design Challenge: • Students from Pre-K to 8th grade will participate in a grade-level STEM challenge inspired by the Goochland Reads book, A Boy Called Bat by Elana K. Arnold, illustrated by Charles Santoso. • Activities will focus on 21st-century skills, including designing, planning, creating, and building a project related to animal life and survival skills. How to Register: • Parents can scan the QR code on the flyer to complete the registration form. • If the student was registered using the previous form, a new registration must be submitted. Visual Elements: • The book cover of A Boy Called Bat is prominently displayed, featuring an illustration of a young boy holding a small animal. • A QR code labeled “Scan Me” is included for easy registration access. • Text is color-coded with green headers and bolded black text for key information.
🚨 Update – GCPS Closed February 12 🚨 We understand that winter weather can disrupt plans. We hope everyone stayed safe and warm today while taking advantage of the snowfall. Even our superintendent couldn’t resist the temptation to enjoy the snow! Due to continued winter weather, Goochland County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, February 12th. Additional freezing rain is expected overnight and into the morning, which will increase ice accumulations and create hazardous road conditions. For the safety of our students and staff, we have made the decision to close schools for the day. Thank you for your understanding as we work to keep our students and staff safe.
over 1 year ago, Matt Caratachea
Gif of Dr. Cromartie sledding down a hill
🎉 Goochland Celebrates Black History Month! 🎉 Our schools are honoring Black history with engaging lessons, projects, and events! 📚 Elementary Schools – Daily spotlights on Black leaders, interactive art and research projects, and special encore (art, music, and library) lessons. 📖 Middle School – Weekly highlights of influential figures, a reading challenge with prizes, and library displays celebrating Black authors. 🎶 High School – A field trip to the Valentine Museum and Black History Museum of Richmond, school-wide trivia, a celebration with performances and a guest speaker, plus a special community choir event on Feb. 22! Join us in celebrating and learning all month long! 🖤💛❤️
over 1 year ago, Jennifer Waggener
BHM photo
The safety of GCPS staff, students, and citizens is very important. Therefore, due to forecasted weather, the Feb 11 school board meeting/budget public hearing is postponed to Thurs, Feb 13 at 6:00 p.m. (5:30 closed). The meeting will take place at 1800 Sandy Hook Rd, Room 250.
over 1 year ago, Matt Caratachea