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.
🚀 Reminder: GCPS Future Forward Fest is Tomorrow!
Join us tomorrow evening to celebrate the incredible innovation happening across Goochland County Public Schools. Students from across the division will be showcasing projects that highlight creativity, problem-solving, and real-world learning — from coding and robotics to student media, design, and artificial intelligence.
📅 Date: February 19
⏰ Time: 5:30–7:00 p.m. (Setup begins at 5:00)
📍 Location: GMS/GHS Cafeterias
Bring your family and come see firsthand the amazing work our students and teachers have been doing. Food trucks will be available for purchase.
We hope to see you there as we celebrate student innovation at GCPS.
Join us tomorrow evening to celebrate the incredible innovation happening across Goochland County Public Schools. Students from across the division will be showcasing projects that highlight creativity, problem-solving, and real-world learning — from coding and robotics to student media, design, and artificial intelligence.
📅 Date: February 19
⏰ Time: 5:30–7:00 p.m. (Setup begins at 5:00)
📍 Location: GMS/GHS Cafeterias
Bring your family and come see firsthand the amazing work our students and teachers have been doing. Food trucks will be available for purchase.
We hope to see you there as we celebrate student innovation at GCPS.
Kindness is a team sport at Randolph Elementary! 🏆✨
We loved seeing these Roadrunners go all out for Kindness Spirit Week. From working out problems in jerseys to dreaming of kindness in their PJs, these students proved that being kind is always a win. Way to lead by example, Randolph! 💚💛
We loved seeing these Roadrunners go all out for Kindness Spirit Week. From working out problems in jerseys to dreaming of kindness in their PJs, these students proved that being kind is always a win. Way to lead by example, Randolph! 💚💛
The GCPS budget meeting is being livestreamed. Watch live at goochlandschools.org/YouTube.
🎥 Budget Development Process Overview
How does our school budget come together? What factors influence the decisions we make? Superintendent Dr. Armstrong explains the budget development process to help our community better understand how we plan for the needs of our students, staff, and schools.
We also invite you to be part of the conversation.
🗓 Public Hearing on the Proposed Budget
🕔 Tonight at 5:00 p.m.
📍 School Administration Building
2938-I River Road W, Goochland
You can watch Dr. Armstrong's video and read more about our proposed budget by following this link: https://www.goochlandschools.org/o/gcps/page/budget-information
Your input is an important part of the process, and we value your voice as we work to develop a budget that reflects our priorities and supports student success.
We hope to see you there!
How does our school budget come together? What factors influence the decisions we make? Superintendent Dr. Armstrong explains the budget development process to help our community better understand how we plan for the needs of our students, staff, and schools.
We also invite you to be part of the conversation.
🗓 Public Hearing on the Proposed Budget
🕔 Tonight at 5:00 p.m.
📍 School Administration Building
2938-I River Road W, Goochland
You can watch Dr. Armstrong's video and read more about our proposed budget by following this link: https://www.goochlandschools.org/o/gcps/page/budget-information
Your input is an important part of the process, and we value your voice as we work to develop a budget that reflects our priorities and supports student success.
We hope to see you there!
We are thrilled to have received nearly 200 All Star Story submissions from our incredible community, celebrating the positive impact our staff has on our schools every day!
Each day this week, we’ll be highlighting a few of these powerful stories and recognizing the amazing people who make Goochland County Public Schools such a special place to learn and grow. Check out our first wave of recognitions here: https://youtu.be/P9PhGMoPqec?si=vecxh4xmWCf6OC-L
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 here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeg2vU9fBsew36D_lMm3Uq5L0PXdxvtW67O9HW8_ORYb1Jvfg/viewform?usp=dialog
Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to share a story and help us celebrate the difference our staff makes in the lives of students and families across GCPS.
Each day this week, we’ll be highlighting a few of these powerful stories and recognizing the amazing people who make Goochland County Public Schools such a special place to learn and grow. Check out our first wave of recognitions here: https://youtu.be/P9PhGMoPqec?si=vecxh4xmWCf6OC-L
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 here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeg2vU9fBsew36D_lMm3Uq5L0PXdxvtW67O9HW8_ORYb1Jvfg/viewform?usp=dialog
Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to share a story and help us celebrate the difference our staff makes in the lives of students and families across GCPS.
It's School Resource Officer Appreciation Day!
We are incredibly grateful for our School Resource Officers—Deputy Michael Donithan, Deputy Trey Carter, Deputy Peter Paradis, Deputy Scott Leabough, and Lieutenant Ryan Leabough—who are a vital part of our school community. Working alongside our staff, they help ensure safe, supportive, and welcoming learning environments. Thank you for the relationships you build, the calm you bring, and the care you show our students every single day. ❤
We are incredibly grateful for our School Resource Officers—Deputy Michael Donithan, Deputy Trey Carter, Deputy Peter Paradis, Deputy Scott Leabough, and Lieutenant Ryan Leabough—who are a vital part of our school community. Working alongside our staff, they help ensure safe, supportive, and welcoming learning environments. Thank you for the relationships you build, the calm you bring, and the care you show our students every single day. ❤
❄️ Calendar Update ❄️
Because of instructional time lost due to recent inclement weather, February 16 and March 20 are now regular student instructional days.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we keep learning moving forward!
Because of instructional time lost due to recent inclement weather, February 16 and March 20 are now regular student instructional days.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we keep learning moving forward!
We’re celebrating an incredible season of robotics achievements across Goochland County Public Schools, and our students have seriously delivered. From innovation and teamwork to top-tier performance on the competition floor, GCPS teams showed what’s possible when creativity, problem-solving, and perseverance come together.
At BES, Zoe Parrish’s teams made a strong showing. Squidi–Alien Jones, a 5th-grade team, earned 1st Place for the Innovation Project, while The Dirty Byrds took home 1st Place for Core Values and advanced all the way to the State Tournament at JMU in January.
At GES, under Amy Potter’s guidance, Archy-OTTER-Gists had an outstanding day—earning 1st Place in Robot Performance and a Judges Award for Thespian, showcasing both technical skill and creativity.
At RES, Sean Dearras’s teams shined at the Charlottesville qualifier. Team 4639, the Chickologists, earned 1st Place Robot Performance (top robot game score!) and 1st Place Innovation Project, sweeping two major awards.
At GMS, the accomplishments reached another level. The Junkyard Pups went undefeated at the Richmond Qualifier, earned a Judges’ Choice Award, advanced as the 2nd seed, and competed in the intense two-day State Regional Tournament. They posted a team match high score of 219 points and earned high praise from competition leadership for their character and sportsmanship—proving once again that great kids come from Goochland. The newly minted Junkyard Strays also represented GMS with pride this season.
We are so proud of our students, coaches, and families for an unforgettable robotics season. Innovation lives here—and this is just the beginning. 💡👏
At BES, Zoe Parrish’s teams made a strong showing. Squidi–Alien Jones, a 5th-grade team, earned 1st Place for the Innovation Project, while The Dirty Byrds took home 1st Place for Core Values and advanced all the way to the State Tournament at JMU in January.
At GES, under Amy Potter’s guidance, Archy-OTTER-Gists had an outstanding day—earning 1st Place in Robot Performance and a Judges Award for Thespian, showcasing both technical skill and creativity.
At RES, Sean Dearras’s teams shined at the Charlottesville qualifier. Team 4639, the Chickologists, earned 1st Place Robot Performance (top robot game score!) and 1st Place Innovation Project, sweeping two major awards.
At GMS, the accomplishments reached another level. The Junkyard Pups went undefeated at the Richmond Qualifier, earned a Judges’ Choice Award, advanced as the 2nd seed, and competed in the intense two-day State Regional Tournament. They posted a team match high score of 219 points and earned high praise from competition leadership for their character and sportsmanship—proving once again that great kids come from Goochland. The newly minted Junkyard Strays also represented GMS with pride this season.
We are so proud of our students, coaches, and families for an unforgettable robotics season. Innovation lives here—and this is just the beginning. 💡👏
