🍂🐾 Fall sports are in full swing at Goochland High School!
On Wednesday night, our Bulldogs showed their determination and teamwork across multiple competitions. The cross country team raced hard at their meet 🏃♀️🏃♂️, and our girls volleyball teams battled it out on the court with grit and energy 🏐.
We’re proud of the effort, sportsmanship, and Bulldog spirit our student-athletes continue to display this season! ❤️
On Wednesday night, our Bulldogs showed their determination and teamwork across multiple competitions. The cross country team raced hard at their meet 🏃♀️🏃♂️, and our girls volleyball teams battled it out on the court with grit and energy 🏐.
We’re proud of the effort, sportsmanship, and Bulldog spirit our student-athletes continue to display this season! ❤️
The RES Task Card Tailgate this past Thursday was the perfect way for 4th and 5th grade students to wrap up the 9 weeks and gear up for Homecoming! Students reviewed reading and math by tackling task cards, then celebrated correct answers with tailgate games.
Huge thanks to the amazing volunteers for providing snacks, games, and support. And thank you to the GHS Bulldog athletes who joined in as mentors, teammates, and role models. Your presence made the day extra special. Go Bulldogs! 🏈🐾
Huge thanks to the amazing volunteers for providing snacks, games, and support. And thank you to the GHS Bulldog athletes who joined in as mentors, teammates, and role models. Your presence made the day extra special. Go Bulldogs! 🏈🐾
🎉✨ Homecoming spirit is alive at Goochland High School! ✨🎉
Our students went all out for the Hallway Decorating Contest this week, and the results are amazing! 🎨👀
🔥 Freshmen brought the heat with a fiery theme.
🇺🇸 Sophomores showed their pride with a USA theme.
🎶 Juniors turned up the volume with “Junior Jam.”
🎬 Seniors rolled out the red carpet with a Hollywood/movies theme.
Faculty will vote to crown the official winner, but we want to hear from YOU—
👉 Which hallway is YOUR favorite? Drop your vote in the comments! 🗳️
Our students went all out for the Hallway Decorating Contest this week, and the results are amazing! 🎨👀
🔥 Freshmen brought the heat with a fiery theme.
🇺🇸 Sophomores showed their pride with a USA theme.
🎶 Juniors turned up the volume with “Junior Jam.”
🎬 Seniors rolled out the red carpet with a Hollywood/movies theme.
Faculty will vote to crown the official winner, but we want to hear from YOU—
👉 Which hallway is YOUR favorite? Drop your vote in the comments! 🗳️
🎉🐾 Homecoming Week at Goochland High School has been packed with Bulldog spirit!
From the high-energy Powderpuff game 🏈 to seniors putting their creativity on display during “Senior Chalk the Lot” 🎨🚗, our students have made this week one to remember. Spirit Days brought out the fun too — from matching looks on Twin Day 👯♀️ to the clever (and hilarious) “Anything but a Backpack Day,” where one Bulldog even hauled a kayak through the halls 🛶.
We love celebrating the traditions and creativity that make Homecoming at GHS so special. ❤️💛
From the high-energy Powderpuff game 🏈 to seniors putting their creativity on display during “Senior Chalk the Lot” 🎨🚗, our students have made this week one to remember. Spirit Days brought out the fun too — from matching looks on Twin Day 👯♀️ to the clever (and hilarious) “Anything but a Backpack Day,” where one Bulldog even hauled a kayak through the halls 🛶.
We love celebrating the traditions and creativity that make Homecoming at GHS so special. ❤️💛
🌱🐞 Fourth graders at Randolph Elementary had some special visitors earlier this week! The Goochland Powhatan Master Gardeners shared how bugs aren’t just creepy-crawly — they’re critically important to our ecosystem. From pollinating plants to keeping soil healthy, students learned how these tiny creatures play a big role in our world. 🌍💚
👏❤️ Our Goochland High School students are building skills that could save a life! Each year, nearly 200 Bulldogs are trained in recognizing cardiac emergencies and performing CPR. This round of training was led by our very own school nurse, Nurse Duffey. By learning these skills while they’re young, students are gaining the confidence to step up in an emergency — both in school and out in the community🫀💪.
🍃🐝 Goochland Outdoors 2025 🐝🌳
Last Thursday, all of our 5th graders from Goochland, Randolph, and Byrd Elementary Schools came together at Westview on the James for Goochland Outdoors — a day of hands-on learning in nature!
Students had the chance to:
🐝 Learn from one of our very own teachers (and beekeeper!) about the vital role bees play in our ecosystem.
🌳 Hear from True Timber arborists about the importance of trees and vegetation in keeping our environment healthy.
🌱 Work alongside Master Gardeners to explore native and non-native plants and their impact on our ecosystems.
This special day gave our students the chance to connect classroom learning with the natural world around them — sparking curiosity and appreciation for the environment. 🌎✨
Last Thursday, all of our 5th graders from Goochland, Randolph, and Byrd Elementary Schools came together at Westview on the James for Goochland Outdoors — a day of hands-on learning in nature!
Students had the chance to:
🐝 Learn from one of our very own teachers (and beekeeper!) about the vital role bees play in our ecosystem.
🌳 Hear from True Timber arborists about the importance of trees and vegetation in keeping our environment healthy.
🌱 Work alongside Master Gardeners to explore native and non-native plants and their impact on our ecosystems.
This special day gave our students the chance to connect classroom learning with the natural world around them — sparking curiosity and appreciation for the environment. 🌎✨
👏Real-World Learning in Action!👏
This week, Goochland High School students in Entrepreneurship Education, Graphic Arts & Design, and Marketing Education visited the VCU School of Business as part of their Work-Based Learning experiences.
Students connected with VCU Student Ambassadors to explore marketing strategy and branding, then pitched ideas on the responsible and effective use of social media—highlighting how different platforms reach unique audiences.
This hands-on experience gave students a firsthand look at college life and how today’s classroom lessons translate into tomorrow’s business opportunities.🌟
This week, Goochland High School students in Entrepreneurship Education, Graphic Arts & Design, and Marketing Education visited the VCU School of Business as part of their Work-Based Learning experiences.
Students connected with VCU Student Ambassadors to explore marketing strategy and branding, then pitched ideas on the responsible and effective use of social media—highlighting how different platforms reach unique audiences.
This hands-on experience gave students a firsthand look at college life and how today’s classroom lessons translate into tomorrow’s business opportunities.🌟
🍔🌭 Before kickoff at Goochland High School’s first home football game, our GCPS family came together for an employee cookout! Superintendent Armstrong and Assistant Superintendents Waggener and Geyer fired up the grill, serving burgers, hot dogs, chips, and drinks for staff and their families. 💛🐾❤️
It was a great night of food, fun, and Bulldog spirit! 🏈
It was a great night of food, fun, and Bulldog spirit! 🏈
📚 Reminder: Tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 26) is a Professional Learning Day for staff.
✅ No school for students.
We look forward to welcoming our students back on Monday!
✅ No school for students.
We look forward to welcoming our students back on Monday!
🇺🇸 Kicking off the Veterans Project at GHS!
This week, Goochland High School launched the 2025 Veterans Project, created by US History teacher Rachel Tate. This powerful year-long journey brings together 45 veterans and 105 GHS students for connection, learning, and mutual understanding.
At the first event, students were paired with their veteran partners, interviewed them, and spent time playing games and building relationships. Over the coming months, students will continue learning from the experiences of our veterans while sharing their own perspectives as part of this meaningful collaboration.
We are so proud of our students and grateful for our veterans who are making this project possible! ❤️💙
This week, Goochland High School launched the 2025 Veterans Project, created by US History teacher Rachel Tate. This powerful year-long journey brings together 45 veterans and 105 GHS students for connection, learning, and mutual understanding.
At the first event, students were paired with their veteran partners, interviewed them, and spent time playing games and building relationships. Over the coming months, students will continue learning from the experiences of our veterans while sharing their own perspectives as part of this meaningful collaboration.
We are so proud of our students and grateful for our veterans who are making this project possible! ❤️💙
Your Voice Matters, Goochland!
As part of Goochland County Public Schools’ strategic planning process, we are gathering input from families and the greater community to help shape our division’s goals for the years ahead.
If you have a student enrolled in GCPS or are a community member please visit https://goochlandschools.org/strategic-plan to take the appropriate survey. Both surveys are now live and will remain open for the next two weeks. Your feedback will help guide our planning and ensure GCPS continues to provide exceptional opportunities for every learner.
👉 Take the surveys here: https://goochlandschools.org/strategic-plan
Thank you for lending your voice to the future of our schools!
As part of Goochland County Public Schools’ strategic planning process, we are gathering input from families and the greater community to help shape our division’s goals for the years ahead.
If you have a student enrolled in GCPS or are a community member please visit https://goochlandschools.org/strategic-plan to take the appropriate survey. Both surveys are now live and will remain open for the next two weeks. Your feedback will help guide our planning and ensure GCPS continues to provide exceptional opportunities for every learner.
👉 Take the surveys here: https://goochlandschools.org/strategic-plan
Thank you for lending your voice to the future of our schools!
🦅✨ Where will your wings take you?
At Byrd Elementary, our students and staff are soaring to new heights! This inspiring poster reminds us all to dream big, take risks, and explore new possibilities—just like our Byrd Eagles.
Check out our Eagles striking a pose and showing their school pride in front of this uplifting message! 📸
At Byrd Elementary, our students and staff are soaring to new heights! This inspiring poster reminds us all to dream big, take risks, and explore new possibilities—just like our Byrd Eagles.
Check out our Eagles striking a pose and showing their school pride in front of this uplifting message! 📸
🎨✨ Creativity in Action!
Students in Ms. Shelton-Eide’s Ceramics class are turning clay into art—crafting everything from coffee mugs to bowls to miniature statues. The pottery wheel is spinning, imaginations are flowing, and the results are incredible! 🏺💡
Students in Ms. Shelton-Eide’s Ceramics class are turning clay into art—crafting everything from coffee mugs to bowls to miniature statues. The pottery wheel is spinning, imaginations are flowing, and the results are incredible! 🏺💡
🌼🍂 Add some color to your fall! 🍂🌼
The Goochland High School FFA invites you to our Annual Fall Mum Sale!
📅 Saturday, September 20
🕗 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 GHS Greenhouse
We’ll have a beautiful selection of mums in assorted colors — perfect for your home or garden.
💲 $15 each | 2 for $25
All proceeds benefit our Agriculture and FFA programs, directly supporting our students.
Come shop local, brighten your fall, and support GHS FFA! 🌻
The Goochland High School FFA invites you to our Annual Fall Mum Sale!
📅 Saturday, September 20
🕗 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 GHS Greenhouse
We’ll have a beautiful selection of mums in assorted colors — perfect for your home or garden.
💲 $15 each | 2 for $25
All proceeds benefit our Agriculture and FFA programs, directly supporting our students.
Come shop local, brighten your fall, and support GHS FFA! 🌻
🚨🔎 History turned into a mystery in Ms. Voss’s U.S. History class! Students arrived at a staged Boston Massacre crime scene, complete with evidence to examine. After gathering clues, they dug into primary and secondary sources to investigate what really happened that night in 1770. 🇺🇸✨
🌎💧 Randolph Elementary fourth graders are diving into environmental science!
This week, students learned about the different types of watersheds in Virginia during an engaging lesson led by representatives from the Monacan Soil and Water Conservation District. Hands-on activities and real-world examples helped bring science standards to life while showing students how watersheds connect to their daily lives.
A big thank you to the Monacan Soil and Water Conservation District for supporting our students’ learning! 🌿✨
This week, students learned about the different types of watersheds in Virginia during an engaging lesson led by representatives from the Monacan Soil and Water Conservation District. Hands-on activities and real-world examples helped bring science standards to life while showing students how watersheds connect to their daily lives.
A big thank you to the Monacan Soil and Water Conservation District for supporting our students’ learning! 🌿✨
🧬💡 Building Biology: Exploring Covalent Bonds!
Ms. Borsari’s biology students got hands-on while learning about covalent bonds! Using Play-Doh, they recreated molecules and made abstract science concepts come to life. Who knew biology could be this creative? 🧪✨
Ms. Borsari’s biology students got hands-on while learning about covalent bonds! Using Play-Doh, they recreated molecules and made abstract science concepts come to life. Who knew biology could be this creative? 🧪✨
🎉 September is Attendance Awareness Month and our students are showing their school spirit while focusing on the importance of being at school every day!
✅ At all three elementary schools, students are participating in Attendance Matters Spirit Week—today was “Head for Success” day, and hats of all kinds were on display. 👒🧢🎩
✅ At Goochland Middle School, grade levels are facing off in an attendance challenge. The winning grade earns a special surprise (and of course, major bragging rights!).
We’re proud of our students for celebrating the power of showing up—because every day counts!
✅ At all three elementary schools, students are participating in Attendance Matters Spirit Week—today was “Head for Success” day, and hats of all kinds were on display. 👒🧢🎩
✅ At Goochland Middle School, grade levels are facing off in an attendance challenge. The winning grade earns a special surprise (and of course, major bragging rights!).
We’re proud of our students for celebrating the power of showing up—because every day counts!
🍬🔬 Science is sweet at Byrd Elementary!
Our 5th grade scientists recently wrapped up a two-day lab using Gummy Bears and a variety of solutions to put their knowledge of the Scientific Method into action. Along the way, they practiced using metric measurement tools and sharpened their observation skills.
Hands-on learning = big discoveries (and maybe a few sticky fingers 😉)!
Our 5th grade scientists recently wrapped up a two-day lab using Gummy Bears and a variety of solutions to put their knowledge of the Scientific Method into action. Along the way, they practiced using metric measurement tools and sharpened their observation skills.
Hands-on learning = big discoveries (and maybe a few sticky fingers 😉)!
