The Goochland County School Board will vote on the appointment of Dr. Andrew “Andy” Armstrong as the next superintendent of GCPS at its meeting on April 8. Dr. Armstrong, currently Associate Superintendent at the Virginia Department of Education, is no stranger to Goochland—he previously served as the GCPS Assistant Superintendent of Administration and Interim Superintendent from 2016 to 2023. If approved by the School Board, Dr. Armstrong will begin his new role on April 22, 2025.
11 months ago, Matt Caratachea
Head shot of Dr. Andy Armstrong
Updated Location: The Goochland School Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 5:30PM in the Goochland High School Auditorium, 3250-A River Road West. The public business portion of the meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. The public is invited.
11 months ago, Matt Caratachea
The Goochland School Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 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.
11 months ago, Diane Bennett
Yesterday 137 students from all three elementary schools put their reading skills to the test in our Reading Olympics tournament! Each of the 12 teams read 36 books in preparation for this exciting event. A HUGE thank you to the 40+ volunteers and coaches who made the day possible, and an extra special shoutout to our amazing elementary school librarians—Sarah Smith, Zoe Parrish, and Sue Vaughan—for organizing such a fantastic event! 🥇 Congratulations to Randolph Elementary’s "Mock and the Midknights" team for taking first place! 🏆 Way to go, readers! Keep up the great work!
11 months ago, Matt Caratachea
Reading Olympians sitting on a hill
Students listening to Reading Olympics questions in a group
Students in a group discussing books
Students sitting in a group smiling
Students sitting in a group discussing answers to reading olympics questions
Students playing rock, paper, scissors
Students putting their hands into the middle of their group circle
Student running and smiling
Student running and smiling
Students and teacher cheering
🎙️ The ECCHO Podcast is LIVE! 🎉 We’re kicking things off with a special first episode where Dr. Cromartie sits down with Mr. Meiller, principal of Byrd Elementary School ! Get a behind-the-scenes look at what makes BES and GCPS so special, hear stories that will make you smile, and learn why our students and staff are at the heart of everything we do. Check it out here! https://youtu.be/Cq6VIAsT3ng?si=UG-8Avlcw6OjUGnh
11 months ago, Matt Caratachea
The Goochland School Board will hold a special board meeting on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Annex Building, 2938 River Road West, Building I, 1st Floor, Goochland, VA.
11 months ago, Diane Bennett
Exciting News! Our Free Farmers Market is Back! We’re thrilled to announce that our Free Farmers Market is returning—just in time for spring! Thanks to the renewed LFPA (Local Foods Purchasing Assistance) Grant and the support of Lulu’s Local Foods, we’ll be able to provide fresh, local produce to our families through the end of the school year. Join us on May 21st & 22nd from 2:30–5:00 PM in the Goochland High School back parking lot to pick up a variety of farm-fresh fruits and vegetables—at no cost to you! Our produce will be sourced from amazing Virginia farms, including Agriberry, Kelrae, members of the Southside Fruit and Vegetable Association, and more! Come celebrate community, nutrition, and local agriculture with us!
11 months ago, Matt Caratachea
A promotional flyer for a Free Farmers Market event. The background features an assortment of fresh vegetables, including peppers, corn, green beans, and onions. The event details are displayed in a white, decorative-bordered sign in the center, with green and gold text reading: “FREE FARMERS MARKET.” Below, the dates and times are provided: “May 21st & 22nd, 2:30-5:00,” along with the location: “GHS Back Parking Lot.” A red circular logo with a white “G” is positioned in the bottom left corner.
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!
11 months 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
11 months 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!
11 months 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!
11 months 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!
11 months 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.
12 months 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.
12 months 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.
12 months 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!
12 months 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
12 months 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
12 months 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!
12 months 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!
12 months ago, Matt Caratachea