Goochland Elementary School

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...

It's time to rally together for our Goochland River Otter Glow Run fundraiser! Our goal is to raise $18,000 for school-wide activities like Spooktacular Halloween Event, Movie Nig...

We are thrilled to announce that our Goochland Reads book this year is A Boy Called Bat by Elana K. Arnold! This heartwarming story is perfect for bringing families together thr...

Celebrate Computer Science Education Week at Goochland Elementary School! Goochland Elementary School is excited to join the celebration of Computer Science Education Week f...

This week, we’re emphasizing the importance of understanding the school’s Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). This policy helps our PreK-5 students use technology responsibly and safely....

This week, we’re focusing on creating tech use guidelines for your home! Establishing clear expectations for device usage can help your PreK-5 children develop healthy habits. Sta...

This week, we're exploring the importance of understanding news and media in our digital world. With so much information available online, it's crucial for our PreK-5 students to ...

This week, we're addressing the important topic of cyberbullying. It's vital for our PreK-5 students to recognize what cyberbullying is and understand that it can happen through m...

This week, we’re focusing on relationships and communication in the digital world. It’s essential for our PreK-5 students to understand how to build positive online relationships ...

The GES Fall Book Fair will be held November 11th - November 15th! All classes will have library and attend the book fair. Purchasing Days at the Book Fair will be during the...

This week, we're highlighting the concept of a digital footprint and its lasting impact. A digital footprint is the trail of information that we leave behind when we use the inter...