Please join us in celebrating the GCPS 2026 Spelling Bee Champion, a talented student from Goochland Middle School! 🏆
Beyond an impressive spelling performance, our champion also shared a powerful message with the School Board and attendees about the importance of reading—and how it opens doors to learning, confidence, and opportunity.
Next up: this outstanding GMS student will move on to the regional spelling bee, proudly representing Goochland County Public Schools!
We’re incredibly proud of him for representing GCPS with skill, poise, and a genuine love of literacy. Congratulations and best of luck at regionals! 🎉👏
Beyond an impressive spelling performance, our champion also shared a powerful message with the School Board and attendees about the importance of reading—and how it opens doors to learning, confidence, and opportunity.
Next up: this outstanding GMS student will move on to the regional spelling bee, proudly representing Goochland County Public Schools!
We’re incredibly proud of him for representing GCPS with skill, poise, and a genuine love of literacy. Congratulations and best of luck at regionals! 🎉👏
The Goochland County School Board will hold its next regular meeting on February 10, 2026 at the Goochland County Administration Building (1800 Sandy Hook Road, Room 250). 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 Update ❄
Due to freezing temperatures and lingering icy spots in some areas, we will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, February 9. This delay allows for improved daylight visibility, supporting safer travel for students, staff, and families.
Due to freezing temperatures and lingering icy spots in some areas, we will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, February 9. This delay allows for improved daylight visibility, supporting safer travel for students, staff, and families.
❤️ Why Randolph Elementary Wore Red ❤️
Today, students and staff at Randolph Elementary wore red to raise awareness for heart health — a cause that means so much to their school community because of Lilly and other heart warriors at Randolph.
Lilly is one of our very own Heart Warriors. Born with a congenital heart defect, she underwent open-heart surgery before her first birthday. Today, she’s a joyful, energetic 5-year-old, and her strength and resilience inspire us all. While her heart has been repaired, Lilly will continue to be monitored as she grows, reminding us why heart health awareness matters.
During Heart Month and as we approach CHD Awareness Week (February 7–14), wearing red was a simple but powerful way for our Randolph family to show support for Lilly and for children everywhere living with special hearts.
We’re proud of our students and staff for coming together to raise awareness and honor a cause that truly comes from the heart. ❤️
Today, students and staff at Randolph Elementary wore red to raise awareness for heart health — a cause that means so much to their school community because of Lilly and other heart warriors at Randolph.
Lilly is one of our very own Heart Warriors. Born with a congenital heart defect, she underwent open-heart surgery before her first birthday. Today, she’s a joyful, energetic 5-year-old, and her strength and resilience inspire us all. While her heart has been repaired, Lilly will continue to be monitored as she grows, reminding us why heart health awareness matters.
During Heart Month and as we approach CHD Awareness Week (February 7–14), wearing red was a simple but powerful way for our Randolph family to show support for Lilly and for children everywhere living with special hearts.
We’re proud of our students and staff for coming together to raise awareness and honor a cause that truly comes from the heart. ❤️
Snow days and delays are behind us! ❄️➡️📚
We’re excited to welcome students back on time tomorrow, with all schools operating on a normal schedule.
We’re excited to welcome students back on time tomorrow, with all schools operating on a normal schedule.
💛 School Counselor Appreciation Week 💛
This week, we celebrate the dedication, care, and impact of our incredible school counselors. Every day, they support students’ academic success, help them navigate challenges, and guide them as they plan for the future—often in ways that go unseen but are deeply felt.
Please join us in thanking the outstanding counselors who serve our schools and community so well:
✨ Randolph Elementary – Ms. Erin Shively
✨ Goochland Elementary – Ms. Carmen Bland & Ms. Elizabeth Graham
✨ Byrd Elementary – Ms. Madison Jackson
✨ Goochland Middle – Ms. Caroline Powell & Ms. Ashton Blackley
✨ Goochland High – Ms. Renee Ferrell, Ms. Mallory McMullin, & Ms. Suly Salazar
Thank you for being trusted listeners, steady guides, and strong advocates for our students—today and every day!
This week, we celebrate the dedication, care, and impact of our incredible school counselors. Every day, they support students’ academic success, help them navigate challenges, and guide them as they plan for the future—often in ways that go unseen but are deeply felt.
Please join us in thanking the outstanding counselors who serve our schools and community so well:
✨ Randolph Elementary – Ms. Erin Shively
✨ Goochland Elementary – Ms. Carmen Bland & Ms. Elizabeth Graham
✨ Byrd Elementary – Ms. Madison Jackson
✨ Goochland Middle – Ms. Caroline Powell & Ms. Ashton Blackley
✨ Goochland High – Ms. Renee Ferrell, Ms. Mallory McMullin, & Ms. Suly Salazar
Thank you for being trusted listeners, steady guides, and strong advocates for our students—today and every day!
❄️ GCPS will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow ❄️
This delay will allow for improved visibility and time to address any potential overnight wintry weather.
Our Transportation Department has surveyed all bus routes and is identifying alternate stops as needed. Please refer to this document to determine if your child's bus route has been impacted
Absences will be excused for families who choose to keep their children home due to weather conditions.
Thank you for your patience and partnership as we work to keep everyone safe.
❄ GCPS Update ❄
Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow.
Our Transportation Department has surveyed all bus routes and is identifying alternate stops as needed. Please refer to this document to determine if your child's bus route has been impacted.
Thank you for your patience and partnership in keeping our students safe.
Due to multiple events being streamed across the county this evening, the Goochland County School Board meeting will be available via live stream on our YouTube channel.
http://goochlandschools.org/YouTube
Thank you for your understanding, and we appreciate your continued engagement with Goochland County Public Schools.
http://goochlandschools.org/YouTube
Thank you for your understanding, and we appreciate your continued engagement with Goochland County Public Schools.
💫 Help Us Celebrate Our GCPS All Stars! 💫
February 16-20 is All Star Week, and we want to spotlight the incredible GCPS staff who go above and beyond every day! 🎉
Do you know a teacher, bus driver, school nurse, administrator, or staff member who has made a difference in your child’s life? Now’s your chance to say thank you! 💙
✨ Share your story of appreciation by submitting a note of gratitude or an anecdote about a GCPS staff member who has made a lasting impact.
📢 Submit your story here: https://forms.gle/KWiBPDGfD2XpXtDt6
Your submission may be featured during All Star Week as we celebrate the incredible people who make GCPS such a great place to learn and grow! 🌟
February 16-20 is All Star Week, and we want to spotlight the incredible GCPS staff who go above and beyond every day! 🎉
Do you know a teacher, bus driver, school nurse, administrator, or staff member who has made a difference in your child’s life? Now’s your chance to say thank you! 💙
✨ Share your story of appreciation by submitting a note of gratitude or an anecdote about a GCPS staff member who has made a lasting impact.
📢 Submit your story here: https://forms.gle/KWiBPDGfD2XpXtDt6
Your submission may be featured during All Star Week as we celebrate the incredible people who make GCPS such a great place to learn and grow! 🌟
GCPS Update:
Schools will remain closed tomorrow, February 3, 2026. Tuesday is a remote learning day for students. Pending School Board approval, February 16th and March 20th will be makeup days for students.
Schools will remain closed tomorrow, February 3, 2026. Tuesday is a remote learning day for students. Pending School Board approval, February 16th and March 20th will be makeup days for students.
❄️ GCPS Update ❄️
Goochland County Public Schools will remain closed on Monday, February 2, 2026, due to continued below-freezing temperatures and packed snow and ice on some secondary roads. Monday will be a remote learning day for students. Please check your email for more information.
We miss our students and are optimistic that warmer temperatures this week will allow us to safely return to school soon ❤
Goochland County Public Schools will remain CLOSED through Friday, January 30.
The weather conditions that we have faced in public school divisions across central Virginia this week have been extraordinary. Continued frigid temperatures have prevented sufficient clearing of secondary roads to make operations of our schools safe and practical. Our team has been on site at our school locations working to clear sidewalks and lots, but those efforts are complicated by inconsistent road conditions across the region.
After reviewing detailed weather information and consulting with our partners in VDOT, Goochland Sheriff’s Office, and Fire-Rescue, we have made the decision to keep our schools closed through this Friday. In the meantime we will continue to make as much progress as we can at our school locations toward a Monday opening; however, we are monitoring yet another chance of winter weather this weekend. Any final decision for operations on Monday will be communicated to families no later than Sunday afternoon.
We ask that our students continue to engage in learning at home with resources provided last week. Our teachers will communicate directly with students and families with additional information as practical using their normal communication platforms. If you have any questions or do not receive information, please contact your child’s teacher or principal.
Many of you are probably wondering about other designated student holidays and how we may shift those days to regular instructional days. We will review our instructional hours and days and provide notice of any changes to the calendar by close of business this Monday.
This disruption to teaching and learning is a challenge for our entire community, but rest assured we will work diligently and thoughtfully to get back on track. Let’s hope that mother nature cooperates in the weeks ahead.
Thank you all for your support and understanding, and please reach out with any questions.
Andy Armstrong, Superintendent
The weather conditions that we have faced in public school divisions across central Virginia this week have been extraordinary. Continued frigid temperatures have prevented sufficient clearing of secondary roads to make operations of our schools safe and practical. Our team has been on site at our school locations working to clear sidewalks and lots, but those efforts are complicated by inconsistent road conditions across the region.
After reviewing detailed weather information and consulting with our partners in VDOT, Goochland Sheriff’s Office, and Fire-Rescue, we have made the decision to keep our schools closed through this Friday. In the meantime we will continue to make as much progress as we can at our school locations toward a Monday opening; however, we are monitoring yet another chance of winter weather this weekend. Any final decision for operations on Monday will be communicated to families no later than Sunday afternoon.
We ask that our students continue to engage in learning at home with resources provided last week. Our teachers will communicate directly with students and families with additional information as practical using their normal communication platforms. If you have any questions or do not receive information, please contact your child’s teacher or principal.
Many of you are probably wondering about other designated student holidays and how we may shift those days to regular instructional days. We will review our instructional hours and days and provide notice of any changes to the calendar by close of business this Monday.
This disruption to teaching and learning is a challenge for our entire community, but rest assured we will work diligently and thoughtfully to get back on track. Let’s hope that mother nature cooperates in the weeks ahead.
Thank you all for your support and understanding, and please reach out with any questions.
Andy Armstrong, Superintendent
GCPS Update: Schools will remain closed tomorrow, 1/28. Please check your email for more information.
The school board budget workshop, originally scheduled for tonight, has been rescheduled due to inclement weather. This budget workshop will now be held on February 3rd at 5:30 p.m. at the School Administration Building (2938 River Rd W, Building I). The agenda for the meeting can be found here: https://glnd.community.highbond.com/Portal/
🎉 Congratulations to Goochland High School! 🎉
At Tuesday’s School Board meeting, Goochland High School was once again recognized as a W!se Blue Star School—an honor awarded to schools where a significant number of students demonstrate proficiency in personal finance by earning high passing rates on the W!se Certification Test. 💰📘
This achievement reflects the hard work of our students and the outstanding instruction in our Economics and Personal Finance classes. A special thank you and congratulations to Mr. Hover and Mrs. Yearout-Patton for their dedication to preparing students with essential real-world financial skills. We are proud to see GHS continue to shine! 🌟
At Tuesday’s School Board meeting, Goochland High School was once again recognized as a W!se Blue Star School—an honor awarded to schools where a significant number of students demonstrate proficiency in personal finance by earning high passing rates on the W!se Certification Test. 💰📘
This achievement reflects the hard work of our students and the outstanding instruction in our Economics and Personal Finance classes. A special thank you and congratulations to Mr. Hover and Mrs. Yearout-Patton for their dedication to preparing students with essential real-world financial skills. We are proud to see GHS continue to shine! 🌟
The Goochland County School Board will hold a budget workshop on January 27, 2026 at the County Administration Building (1800 Sandy Hook Road, Room 250). GCPS School Board agendas can be found here: https://glnd.community.highbond.com/Portal/
All are welcome to attend.
All are welcome to attend.
Any families who anticipate needing any services or support in the event of remote learning days next week due to inclement weather should contact their child's principal as soon as possible, but no later than 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 23.
🌟 A night of celebration at last Tuesday's School Board meeting! We proudly recognized our Teachers of the Year from each school and announced our District Teacher of the Year.
👏 Congratulations to:
• Michelle Clark – RES
• Kelly Edwards – GES
• Holly Swift – BES
• Molly Voss – GMS
• Ryan Maloney – GHS
🏆 And a special congratulations to Mrs. Kelly Edwards (GES), our District Teacher of the Year!
We are so grateful for the incredible educators who make a difference every day. 🍎✨
👏 Congratulations to:
• Michelle Clark – RES
• Kelly Edwards – GES
• Holly Swift – BES
• Molly Voss – GMS
• Ryan Maloney – GHS
🏆 And a special congratulations to Mrs. Kelly Edwards (GES), our District Teacher of the Year!
We are so grateful for the incredible educators who make a difference every day. 🍎✨
🎵 Music makes everything better!
Last Tuesday, Mrs. Erinne Smitherman and the GHS Choir treated our School Board to an amazing performance. We loved seeing our students shine and share their talents—what a wonderful way to start the meeting! ✨🎶
Last Tuesday, Mrs. Erinne Smitherman and the GHS Choir treated our School Board to an amazing performance. We loved seeing our students shine and share their talents—what a wonderful way to start the meeting! ✨🎶
