📣 Paid Summer Internship Opportunity!
The Community Development Department is seeking a motivated high school student to participate in an internship focused on Building Inspections, construction trades, and architectural plan review support. This internship provides hands-on exposure to local government operations, building safety, and development processes while developing valuable workplace and technical skills.
The intern will assist staff with organizing digital records, performing data entry, and managing electronic documents within the department’s permit management software system while gaining valuable experience in local government operations.
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Goochland pride was on full display last Friday! 🏃♂️✨ Goochland High School was thrilled to host Monticello High School for a fantastic Unified Track meet.
The Unified Sports program is all about teamwork, friendship, and bringing students together through a shared love of sports. Seeing our Bulldogs push their limits on the track while teammates and fans cheered them on from the stands was a beautiful reminder of how supportive our school community is. 🐾❤️
Thank you to everyone who came out to pack the stands and show our student-athletes what Goochland spirit is all about!
The Unified Sports program is all about teamwork, friendship, and bringing students together through a shared love of sports. Seeing our Bulldogs push their limits on the track while teammates and fans cheered them on from the stands was a beautiful reminder of how supportive our school community is. 🐾❤️
Thank you to everyone who came out to pack the stands and show our student-athletes what Goochland spirit is all about!
🖋️ The future is bright in Goochland! ✨
Last week, we held our Career and Technical Education (CTE) signing day at Goochland High School, and the energy was incredible! We gathered to celebrate our seniors as they officially committed to their next chapters. From future Marines and dedicated nurses to skilled electricians, our Bulldogs are ready to power our community and our country. 🛠️🏥🇺🇸
We are so proud of the hard work, curiosity, and courage these students have shown. It’s moments like these that remind us how connected we are as a community—supporting our kids as they grow from students into the professionals of tomorrow ❤🌟
Last week, we held our Career and Technical Education (CTE) signing day at Goochland High School, and the energy was incredible! We gathered to celebrate our seniors as they officially committed to their next chapters. From future Marines and dedicated nurses to skilled electricians, our Bulldogs are ready to power our community and our country. 🛠️🏥🇺🇸
We are so proud of the hard work, curiosity, and courage these students have shown. It’s moments like these that remind us how connected we are as a community—supporting our kids as they grow from students into the professionals of tomorrow ❤🌟
🏆 National Runner-Up: GHS Raiders Make History!
Congratulations to the Goochland High School MCJROTC Raider Team for an incredible performance at the National Competition in Molena, GA! In just their third year, our Raiders proved that grit and teamwork define the Goochland community by finishing as the National Runner-Up.
Our Mixed Team dominated the field, bringing home:
1st Place: Rope Bridge 🧗♂️
2nd Place: Physical Team Test, Ruck Relay, and Cross Country Rescue 🏃♂️
A special shout-out to our graduating seniors: Sam Farkas, Jerry Fry, Ailey Black, and Hayden Warren. Your leadership has built a lasting legacy for this program! ❤️
Congratulations to the Goochland High School MCJROTC Raider Team for an incredible performance at the National Competition in Molena, GA! In just their third year, our Raiders proved that grit and teamwork define the Goochland community by finishing as the National Runner-Up.
Our Mixed Team dominated the field, bringing home:
1st Place: Rope Bridge 🧗♂️
2nd Place: Physical Team Test, Ruck Relay, and Cross Country Rescue 🏃♂️
A special shout-out to our graduating seniors: Sam Farkas, Jerry Fry, Ailey Black, and Hayden Warren. Your leadership has built a lasting legacy for this program! ❤️
Excellence. Courage. Creativity. Honor. Optimism. 🌟
Congratulations to our latest ECCHO award recipients! Earlier this week, we celebrated these amazing students, staff, and community members at the School Board meeting for truly embodying our core values.
With over 50 nominations this period, it’s clear that the heart of Goochland is stronger than ever. Swipe to see some of the faces that make GCPS such a special place to learn and grow! 📸✨
Congratulations to our latest ECCHO award recipients! Earlier this week, we celebrated these amazing students, staff, and community members at the School Board meeting for truly embodying our core values.
With over 50 nominations this period, it’s clear that the heart of Goochland is stronger than ever. Swipe to see some of the faces that make GCPS such a special place to learn and grow! 📸✨
🏆 World-Class Talent in our Backyard! 🐾🤖
We are bursting with pride for our Junkyard Dogs Robotics team! After an incredible journey competing at the World Championships in Houston, Texas, these brilliant students were officially recognized at our School Board meeting earlier this week.
Finishing 7th in the district out of 117 teams is no small feat—it’s a testament to their grit, teamwork, and the incredible support of our Goochland community. Whether it's in the classroom or on the world stage, our students continue to show what’s possible when we work together!
We are bursting with pride for our Junkyard Dogs Robotics team! After an incredible journey competing at the World Championships in Houston, Texas, these brilliant students were officially recognized at our School Board meeting earlier this week.
Finishing 7th in the district out of 117 teams is no small feat—it’s a testament to their grit, teamwork, and the incredible support of our Goochland community. Whether it's in the classroom or on the world stage, our students continue to show what’s possible when we work together!
Yesterday was a milestone day for Goochland County Public Schools! We are incredibly proud to announce that 94 of our Goochland High School seniors officially graduated with their Associate Degrees through the Advance College Academy (ACA). 🏆
This incredible group represents nearly one-third of the entire ACA Class of 2026! This achievement is a testament to the hard work of our students, the support of our families, and our strong partnership with Reynolds Community College. 🤝❤️
Our students aren't just graduating high school; they are entering the next chapter of their lives with a two-year head start. Please join us in congratulating these graduates!
This incredible group represents nearly one-third of the entire ACA Class of 2026! This achievement is a testament to the hard work of our students, the support of our families, and our strong partnership with Reynolds Community College. 🤝❤️
Our students aren't just graduating high school; they are entering the next chapter of their lives with a two-year head start. Please join us in congratulating these graduates!
Ready to build the future? 🏗️
Registration is officially open for the 2026 GCPS STEM Camp! We are bringing our community’s young innovators together for a week of discovery at the Goochland Middle/High School Complex. This year, we’re featuring two incredible programs:
Young Engineers Construction Camp (Current Grades PreK-8): Campers will explore building and design, get an up-close look at real construction vehicles, and even take guided tours of active construction sites! 🚜🏗️
FTC Robotics (Current Grades 5-7): A high-energy experience where students design, build, and program custom robots for a fun team competition. Note: Capped at 15 students! 🤖💻
🗓️ When: Tuesday, June 2 – Friday, June 5, 2026
🕗 Time: 8:45 AM – 11:45 AM
📍 Where: Goochland Middle/High School Complex
📧 Contact: Mr. Bruce Watson (bwatson@glnd.k12.va.us) Spots are first-come, first-served, so secure yours today and keep our students connected to learning all summer!
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSkoUP3agoFIchcsTBA94Qd_vERLuLQzpVcnmUYo_YUrHdgg/viewform
Registration is officially open for the 2026 GCPS STEM Camp! We are bringing our community’s young innovators together for a week of discovery at the Goochland Middle/High School Complex. This year, we’re featuring two incredible programs:
Young Engineers Construction Camp (Current Grades PreK-8): Campers will explore building and design, get an up-close look at real construction vehicles, and even take guided tours of active construction sites! 🚜🏗️
FTC Robotics (Current Grades 5-7): A high-energy experience where students design, build, and program custom robots for a fun team competition. Note: Capped at 15 students! 🤖💻
🗓️ When: Tuesday, June 2 – Friday, June 5, 2026
🕗 Time: 8:45 AM – 11:45 AM
📍 Where: Goochland Middle/High School Complex
📧 Contact: Mr. Bruce Watson (bwatson@glnd.k12.va.us) Spots are first-come, first-served, so secure yours today and keep our students connected to learning all summer!
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSkoUP3agoFIchcsTBA94Qd_vERLuLQzpVcnmUYo_YUrHdgg/viewform
🚌☀️ FREE SUMMER MEALS ARE BACK! ☀️🚌School may be out, but the Sunshine Food Bus is hitting the road to keep our community fueled! Goochland County Public Schools is providing FREE meal kits to all children ages 18 and under. No registration is required—just stop by and see us!
📍 Where: Leakes Mill Park (3951 River Road West).
🗓️ When: Every Wednesday, June 17 – July 15.
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Good to know: Parents or guardians can pick up meals for their children. Meals are first-come, first-served. Discounted meals are available for adults, too!
✅ 7 full days of breakfasts and lunches per child.
✅ Free fresh produce from Lulu's Local Food.
✅ Free books and fun activities for the kids.
Good to know:
Parents or guardians can pick up meals for their children. Meals are first-come, first-served. Discounted meals are available for adults, too!
📍 Where: Leakes Mill Park (3951 River Road West).
🗓️ When: Every Wednesday, June 17 – July 15.
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Good to know: Parents or guardians can pick up meals for their children. Meals are first-come, first-served. Discounted meals are available for adults, too!
✅ 7 full days of breakfasts and lunches per child.
✅ Free fresh produce from Lulu's Local Food.
✅ Free books and fun activities for the kids.
Good to know:
Parents or guardians can pick up meals for their children. Meals are first-come, first-served. Discounted meals are available for adults, too!
Check out Goochland graduate Rena Maier doing big things! Keep it up, Rena! We're cheering you on ❤️💛 Read the article here
Lights, camera, action! 🎬✨ Over the past year, our GHS TV/Media program has been rebuilding from the ground up, and our students have truly risen to the challenge. What started as a fresh restart has grown into a thriving hub of creativity and dedication.
We invite the entire Goochland community to join us for our first-ever GHS TV/Media Film Festival! 🍿🎥
When: Friday, May 15th at 6:00 PM
Where: Goochland High School
The evening will feature student speakers, awards, and exclusive previews of two documentaries that students have spent the last six months planning, filming, and editing. These young filmmakers have put in incredible work—let’s fill the seats and show them our Bulldog pride! 🐾❤️
We invite the entire Goochland community to join us for our first-ever GHS TV/Media Film Festival! 🍿🎥
When: Friday, May 15th at 6:00 PM
Where: Goochland High School
The evening will feature student speakers, awards, and exclusive previews of two documentaries that students have spent the last six months planning, filming, and editing. These young filmmakers have put in incredible work—let’s fill the seats and show them our Bulldog pride! 🐾❤️
Bridging the gap between the classroom and the workforce! 🤝✨
We had an incredible morning at our bi-annual Business and Education Roundtable, hosted by our friends at Luck Stone. This event, led by our Director of Career and Technical Education, Bruce Watson, is all about fostering connectedness between our schools and the local industry leaders who help our students thrive.
With 30 local businesses and organizations represented, the room was buzzing with ideas! Our partners got an inside look at:
🏅 Our top-notch MJROTC program.
💼 Expanding Work-Based Learning opportunities for our students.
🏗️ Exciting updates from the Luck Stone team.
Building these relationships ensures our students are ready for the world after graduation. We are so grateful for a community that invests in our scholars!
We had an incredible morning at our bi-annual Business and Education Roundtable, hosted by our friends at Luck Stone. This event, led by our Director of Career and Technical Education, Bruce Watson, is all about fostering connectedness between our schools and the local industry leaders who help our students thrive.
With 30 local businesses and organizations represented, the room was buzzing with ideas! Our partners got an inside look at:
🏅 Our top-notch MJROTC program.
💼 Expanding Work-Based Learning opportunities for our students.
🏗️ Exciting updates from the Luck Stone team.
Building these relationships ensures our students are ready for the world after graduation. We are so grateful for a community that invests in our scholars!
The heartbeat of Goochland County Public Schools is our people! ❤️ Last week, we gathered for our Celebration of Excellence, an evening dedicated to the incredible educators and staff who pour their hearts into our schools every day.
It was a night full of pride as we recognized our Teachers of the Year, Rookies of the Year, Team of the Year, and Employee of the Year. We also shared a special "thank you" with our retirees, celebrating the lasting legacy they leave behind in our halls. 🍎✨
The evening was made even more special by our students! 🎶 Students from Mr. Gittelman's GHS band provided a fantastic soundtrack for the night, and Chef Erlenbach’s talented students prepared and served a delicious meal for our guests. 🧑🍳🥘 Seeing our students use their skills to honor the staff who have guided them throughout the years made the celebration truly full-circle.
Join us in the comments! Help us congratulate our honorees and retirees, and give a shout-out to our amazing GHS musicians and chefs! 👇
It was a night full of pride as we recognized our Teachers of the Year, Rookies of the Year, Team of the Year, and Employee of the Year. We also shared a special "thank you" with our retirees, celebrating the lasting legacy they leave behind in our halls. 🍎✨
The evening was made even more special by our students! 🎶 Students from Mr. Gittelman's GHS band provided a fantastic soundtrack for the night, and Chef Erlenbach’s talented students prepared and served a delicious meal for our guests. 🧑🍳🥘 Seeing our students use their skills to honor the staff who have guided them throughout the years made the celebration truly full-circle.
Join us in the comments! Help us congratulate our honorees and retirees, and give a shout-out to our amazing GHS musicians and chefs! 👇
33 Students. 30 Hours of Service & Learning. 1 Massive Milestone. 🚀✨
Innovation was on full display at last week's Blue Ridge Virtual Governor's School (BRVGS) Senior Project Expo! We were so proud to see our 33 Goochland seniors join forces with peers from Fluvanna and Madison Counties to showcase their expertise. 🤝🎓
These scholars went above and beyond, completing:
📝 A comprehensive 10-page research paper.
💻 A professional project website.
🛠️ 30 hours of combined professional learning and community service.
It’s inspiring to see our students give back to the community while preparing for their professional futures. A huge thank you to the evaluators who reviewed their presentations and helped celebrate their hard work!
Innovation was on full display at last week's Blue Ridge Virtual Governor's School (BRVGS) Senior Project Expo! We were so proud to see our 33 Goochland seniors join forces with peers from Fluvanna and Madison Counties to showcase their expertise. 🤝🎓
These scholars went above and beyond, completing:
📝 A comprehensive 10-page research paper.
💻 A professional project website.
🛠️ 30 hours of combined professional learning and community service.
It’s inspiring to see our students give back to the community while preparing for their professional futures. A huge thank you to the evaluators who reviewed their presentations and helped celebrate their hard work!
Not all heroes wear capes—some wear aprons and a smile! 🦸♀️🍎
From navigating allergies and strict nutrition standards to preparing meals that our students love, these heroes have a lot on their plates! These dedicated staff members balance so many roles to ensure our students have the fuel they need for success.
Join us in thanking the team that makes our cafeterias a place of kindness and community!
From navigating allergies and strict nutrition standards to preparing meals that our students love, these heroes have a lot on their plates! These dedicated staff members balance so many roles to ensure our students have the fuel they need for success.
Join us in thanking the team that makes our cafeterias a place of kindness and community!
There is nothing quite like the joy of a Little Feet Meet! 🏃♂️✨
Last Friday, the Goochland High School stadium was filled with cheers, high-fives, and incredible displays of determination as we hosted students from both Goochland and Powhatan Schools for this year's Little Feet Meet.
From mastering the "weight" lifting station to navigating the foldable tunnels and balancing on the tightrope, our young athletes showed us exactly what it means to be a champion. 🏆 It wasn’t just about the activities—it was about the community coming together to celebrate every single student’s success.
A huge thank you to our neighbors from Powhatan for joining us and making this day so special! ❤️🔥
Last Friday, the Goochland High School stadium was filled with cheers, high-fives, and incredible displays of determination as we hosted students from both Goochland and Powhatan Schools for this year's Little Feet Meet.
From mastering the "weight" lifting station to navigating the foldable tunnels and balancing on the tightrope, our young athletes showed us exactly what it means to be a champion. 🏆 It wasn’t just about the activities—it was about the community coming together to celebrate every single student’s success.
A huge thank you to our neighbors from Powhatan for joining us and making this day so special! ❤️🔥
Big news for our Goochland family! 🎉 Join us in celebrating Rachel, a talented student at Goochland High School, who was recently named the overall poster design winner for the entire Metro Richmond area! 🎨🏆
Rachel first won the regional contest and has now taken home the top honors for the entire metro area, earning a total of $1,000 in rewards! Her winning design will be used throughout the Richmond region for the next year to help keep our communities safe. ⚖️🤝
We are so proud of Rachel for using her artistic skills to make a difference. If you see her around, please give her a big "Congratulations!" 👏❤️
Rachel first won the regional contest and has now taken home the top honors for the entire metro area, earning a total of $1,000 in rewards! Her winning design will be used throughout the Richmond region for the next year to help keep our communities safe. ⚖️🤝
We are so proud of Rachel for using her artistic skills to make a difference. If you see her around, please give her a big "Congratulations!" 👏❤️
Science in motion! ⚡️🧪
Ms. Borsari’s Bio II Genetics class put their skills to the test with agarose gel electrophoresis this week. Students tracked how different dyes migrated toward positive and negative electrodes to solve the mystery of unknown mixtures.
From theory to the lab bench, we love seeing our students stay connected through curiosity and discovery! 🧬💻
Ms. Borsari’s Bio II Genetics class put their skills to the test with agarose gel electrophoresis this week. Students tracked how different dyes migrated toward positive and negative electrodes to solve the mystery of unknown mixtures.
From theory to the lab bench, we love seeing our students stay connected through curiosity and discovery! 🧬💻
"It takes a village" isn't just a saying at GCPS—it’s how we grow! 🌱✨
Last week, we gathered for our New Teacher Awards Reception and Mentor Social. At GCPS, we believe that when our teachers are supported, our students thrive. Through our mentorship program, we pair our newest educators with experienced mentors who offer guidance, encouragement, and a friendly face in the hallway.
We are so proud to honor the incredible impact these new teachers are already making in our classrooms and our community. Congratulations to our award winners, and a huge thank you to the mentors who help make GCPS feel like home! 🍎❤️
Last week, we gathered for our New Teacher Awards Reception and Mentor Social. At GCPS, we believe that when our teachers are supported, our students thrive. Through our mentorship program, we pair our newest educators with experienced mentors who offer guidance, encouragement, and a friendly face in the hallway.
We are so proud to honor the incredible impact these new teachers are already making in our classrooms and our community. Congratulations to our award winners, and a huge thank you to the mentors who help make GCPS feel like home! 🍎❤️
Red carpet ready! 🌟 Last night, we celebrated the premiere of "Conner’s World," a documentary featuring one of our inspiring stars in the Goochland High School community, Conner, at the Ashland Theatre.
It was a beautiful night of community and connectedness as friends, family, teachers, and Special Olympics Virginia leaders gathered to support Conner’s journey toward the 2026 USA Games. We are so proud of your hard work and the way you inspire everyone around you, Conner! ❤️🎬
Read more about the premiere here: https://www.specialolympicsva.org/News/conners-world-documents-one-athletes-journey-to-the-2026-usa-games
It was a beautiful night of community and connectedness as friends, family, teachers, and Special Olympics Virginia leaders gathered to support Conner’s journey toward the 2026 USA Games. We are so proud of your hard work and the way you inspire everyone around you, Conner! ❤️🎬
Read more about the premiere here: https://www.specialolympicsva.org/News/conners-world-documents-one-athletes-journey-to-the-2026-usa-games
