Goochland Elementary School

Digital Citizenship isn’t something we focus on for just one week—it’s an important part of everyday life. We must work together to model safe, responsible, and respectful online ...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is splashing into more and more parts of our daily lives—from asking Siri a question to seeing those “just-for-you” video recommendations on YouTub...

Goochland County Public Schools is proud to announce that Goochland Elementary School has been named a winner of the 2025 CMAA Project Achievement Award in the category of Educati...

Next week is Digital Citizenship Week , and it’s a great time to help our Otters navigate the digital world safely! Most kids will encounter some mean behavior online at some poi...

At GES, we believe kindness matters—and it can start anywhere! From home to school to the broader community, small acts of kindness can have a big impact. Here are some easy w...

Bullying is more than teasing—it’s repeated, intentional behavior where one child uses power to hurt, threaten, or exclude another. It can happen in person (name-calling, hittin...

Mark Your Calendars: 📅 October 6–24, 2025 Get ready, Otters—our Raise Craze Kindness Fundraiser is just around the corner! 💡 What Is Raise Craze? Raise Craze is an online p...

We’ve all been there—asking our child, “How was school today?” only to hear the familiar one-word response: “Fine.” While this answer might be true, it doesn’t leave much room for...

From September 15–October 15, Goochland Elementary School is joining the nationwide celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month ! This is a time to recognize and honor the diverse cul...

We know that absences happen, and when your child is sick, the best way for them to get better is to rest, drink plenty of fluids, and visit the doctor when needed. While we love ...

At Goochland Elementary, we know that every day counts! Good attendance helps students build strong learning habits, connect with their classmates, and set the foundation for succ...

We’re excited to launch this school year with a focus on kindness and community! Our PTA is introducing a new email-based fundraiser called Raise Craze , which invites families, ...

Attention 4th and 5th graders—it’s time to Go Wild About Reading ! The Reading Olympics is your chance to team up with friends, dive into great books, and discover the adventur...

Every day in school matters! Starting in preschool and kindergarten, regular attendance helps children build the foundation they need to succeed in school—and in life. When studen...

We are so excited to welcome our Otter families back for another fantastic school year at Goochland Elementary! We hope your summer was filled with laughter, learning, and maybe e...

At Goochland Elementary, we know that Otters are always learning—even in the summer! While school might be out, your child can keep growing their reading, writing, and math skills...

It’s almost time for SOL testing! Students in grades 3–5 will be taking their Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments in May. These tests are a chance for students to show all the...

Goochland County Public Schools is excited to invite the community to our annual Fine Arts Festival and All-County Concert: "Rooted in Expression" on Friday, April 11th at ...

Join us at Goochland Elementary School as we celebrate Read Across America Week from Monday, March 3 to Friday, March 7! We have an exciting lineup of themed days to make readin...

Throughout February, GES celebrated Black History Month and honored the contributions of African Americans through engaging activities and lessons. In addition to classroom instru...