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 even a little bit of splashing around.
We’re looking forward to seeing you at these back-to-school events:
🧸 Kindergarten Orientation – Thursday, August 14 | 1:00–2:00 PM
🎨 Pre-K & ECSE Open House – Thursday, August 14 | Drop in between 1:00–2:00 PM
📚 Back to School Night (Grades 1–5) – Thursday, August 14 | Drop in between 4:00–6:30 PM
School Supply List:
If you haven’t grabbed your supplies yet, there’s still time! Check out our complete list here: GES School Supply List and be ready to dive into learning from day one.
First Days of School:
PreK & Kindergarten: Monday, August 18
ALL Students (PreK–12): Tuesday, August 19
Morning Drop-Off:
Drop-off runs from 7:40–7:55 AM each morning. View Drop Off Video Here
If you arrive after 7:55 AM, please park and walk your child into the office to sign them in as tardy.
Thank you for helping us start our school days smoothly and on time!
If your student will be a car rider, please complete the car rider form.
Important Resources for Families:
📘 Parent-Student Handbook – Learn about our school expectations, policies, and ways to support your child’s learning.
📅 GCPS 2025–2026 School Calendar – Stay up to date on important dates throughout the year.
Get Involved – Join Our PTA!
Help support our school community and make a difference for our Otters! Join the GES PTA today: Join PTA