🏆 A Championship for the Books! 📚✨
On March 26th, our elementary students proved that reading is the ultimate team sport! We were so proud to host the Reading Olympics, bringing together 160 students from all three of our elementary schools.
These dedicated young readers tackled a list of 31 books, supported by 19 incredible coaches who helped them every step of the way. It was a day filled with connectedness, school/team spirit, and a shared passion for reading.
Huge congratulations to our overall winners: "I Survived The Great Bear Attack" from Randolph Elementary School! 🥇 A special shoutout to their coach, Mrs. Katelin Nolan, for leading them to victory.
On March 26th, our elementary students proved that reading is the ultimate team sport! We were so proud to host the Reading Olympics, bringing together 160 students from all three of our elementary schools.
These dedicated young readers tackled a list of 31 books, supported by 19 incredible coaches who helped them every step of the way. It was a day filled with connectedness, school/team spirit, and a shared passion for reading.
Huge congratulations to our overall winners: "I Survived The Great Bear Attack" from Randolph Elementary School! 🥇 A special shoutout to their coach, Mrs. Katelin Nolan, for leading them to victory.
📣 Lost & Found Reminder! Families, please take a moment to check the Lost & Found video.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VE-xMHR59bHcSSGw0UcdOWiWSZQNxR0A/view?usp=sharing
All remaining items will be donated at the end of today. If you spot something that belongs to your student, please email riverotters@glnd.k12.va.us so we can make sure it gets returned.
Thank you!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VE-xMHR59bHcSSGw0UcdOWiWSZQNxR0A/view?usp=sharing
All remaining items will be donated at the end of today. If you spot something that belongs to your student, please email riverotters@glnd.k12.va.us so we can make sure it gets returned.
Thank you!
Our Goochland Elementary Otters are making a splash at the library! 🦦🌊📚
Our Kindergarteners recently wrapped up four incredible trips to the Goochland Branch Library, made possible by a generous grant from the Goochland Education Foundation (GEF) and the Friends of the Goochland Library.
From diving into STEM challenges and creative stations to enjoying cozy read-alouds, our kindergarteners loved learning alongside our wonderful community librarians. These trips are such a vital part of building "connectedness" between our classrooms and the community from the very start!
A huge thank you to our partners for investing in our Otters and helping them discover the magic of our local library. 🏛️✨
Our Kindergarteners recently wrapped up four incredible trips to the Goochland Branch Library, made possible by a generous grant from the Goochland Education Foundation (GEF) and the Friends of the Goochland Library.
From diving into STEM challenges and creative stations to enjoying cozy read-alouds, our kindergarteners loved learning alongside our wonderful community librarians. These trips are such a vital part of building "connectedness" between our classrooms and the community from the very start!
A huge thank you to our partners for investing in our Otters and helping them discover the magic of our local library. 🏛️✨
✨ We Can’t Wait to Meet Our Future Kindergarteners! ✨
Kindergarten registration opens TODAY - Monday, April 6, with screenings coming up soon.
🏫 In-Person Screening: April 9
👧🧒 Students must be 5 years old on or before September 30.
🔗 Get started: https://www.goochlandschools.org/page/registration
Know someone who should register? Please share!
Kindergarten registration opens TODAY - Monday, April 6, with screenings coming up soon.
🏫 In-Person Screening: April 9
👧🧒 Students must be 5 years old on or before September 30.
🔗 Get started: https://www.goochlandschools.org/page/registration
Know someone who should register? Please share!
🥤 Help Us Stock the Teachers’ Lounges! ☕🍫
Let’s show our appreciation for our amazing teachers and staff! 💙
📦 Donation Collection: April 20th–24th
🎉 Lounges will be stocked and ready by April 27th!
🛒 Send goodies directly from our Amazon Wishlist:
👉 https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1K167P6SJ1PUY?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_2
🍎 Want to help even more?
Volunteer your time on Friday, May 1st to give teachers an extended lunch break!
👉 Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4BA4AA2DA1F94-62987934-gesteacher#/
Every donation and volunteer makes a big impact—thank you for supporting our teachers! 🙌📚
Let’s show our appreciation for our amazing teachers and staff! 💙
📦 Donation Collection: April 20th–24th
🎉 Lounges will be stocked and ready by April 27th!
🛒 Send goodies directly from our Amazon Wishlist:
👉 https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1K167P6SJ1PUY?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_2
🍎 Want to help even more?
Volunteer your time on Friday, May 1st to give teachers an extended lunch break!
👉 Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4BA4AA2DA1F94-62987934-gesteacher#/
Every donation and volunteer makes a big impact—thank you for supporting our teachers! 🙌📚
Remember: Cell phones, smart watches, and other electronic devices must be turned off and kept in backpacks during the school day. In accordance with School Board policy (JFC-R), the use of these devices—including smart watches—is not permitted during the school day. Repeated violations will result in device confiscation and parent contact.
It’s Almost Here! 💙🏃♀️
Join us this Wednesday, April 8th for GCPS Wellness Night – Stronger Together Fun Run/Walk!
📍 Goochland High School Football Stadium
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM (Run/Walk begins at 5:30 PM)
Bring the whole family for food trucks, games, bouncy houses, door prizes, and a colorful fun run/walk around the track! Whether you’re running, walking, or just coming to enjoy the fun, we’d love to see you there.
Let’s come together as one GCPS community — stronger together! 💙
Join us this Wednesday, April 8th for GCPS Wellness Night – Stronger Together Fun Run/Walk!
📍 Goochland High School Football Stadium
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM (Run/Walk begins at 5:30 PM)
Bring the whole family for food trucks, games, bouncy houses, door prizes, and a colorful fun run/walk around the track! Whether you’re running, walking, or just coming to enjoy the fun, we’d love to see you there.
Let’s come together as one GCPS community — stronger together! 💙
Congratulations to our 2026 Employee of the Year: Mrs. Rosie Holman, Director of Transportation! 🚌✨
From our dedicated bus and car drivers to our expert mechanics and routing specialists, Rosie leads the team that ensures our students start and end their days safely. She was nominated by her GCPS colleagues for her unwavering commitment to our kids and her "above and beyond" heart for service.
We are so lucky to have her leading the way (literally!) in Goochland. Congratulations, Mrs. Holman!
From our dedicated bus and car drivers to our expert mechanics and routing specialists, Rosie leads the team that ensures our students start and end their days safely. She was nominated by her GCPS colleagues for her unwavering commitment to our kids and her "above and beyond" heart for service.
We are so lucky to have her leading the way (literally!) in Goochland. Congratulations, Mrs. Holman!
We’re wrapping up our Rookie of the Year week at Goochland High School! 🐾❤️
Please join us in celebrating Ms. Crystal Neilson-Hall, our GHS Rookie of the Year! As a CTE teacher, Crystal is helping our students build the real-world skills they need for the future. Her expertise and enthusiasm for the subjects she teaches are a huge win for our Bulldogs! 🎥💻
Thank you to all five of our Rookies for choosing Goochland. We are a stronger community because you're here!
Please join us in celebrating Ms. Crystal Neilson-Hall, our GHS Rookie of the Year! As a CTE teacher, Crystal is helping our students build the real-world skills they need for the future. Her expertise and enthusiasm for the subjects she teaches are a huge win for our Bulldogs! 🎥💻
Thank you to all five of our Rookies for choosing Goochland. We are a stronger community because you're here!
Moving on to Goochland Middle School for Day 4 of our Rookie of the Year Series! 🌟
We are proud to announce Mr. Gene LeMarr as the GMS Rookie of the Year! Mr. LeMarr's work in the special education department has been instrumental in supporting our middle schoolers as they navigate these important years. Thank you, Mr. LeMarr, for your commitment to every student's journey! ✨
Only one school left... stay tuned for our final reveal tomorrow!
We are proud to announce Mr. Gene LeMarr as the GMS Rookie of the Year! Mr. LeMarr's work in the special education department has been instrumental in supporting our middle schoolers as they navigate these important years. Thank you, Mr. LeMarr, for your commitment to every student's journey! ✨
Only one school left... stay tuned for our final reveal tomorrow!
It’s Day 3 of our Rookie of the Year series! 🌟 Today, we’re at Randolph Elementary to honor Ms. Taylor Flagg.
Ms. Flagg may be a veteran in the classroom, but this is her first year with the Roadrunner family! In just a few short months, her dedication to her students and RES has made a lasting impression on our community. 💚💛
Ms. Flagg may be a veteran in the classroom, but this is her first year with the Roadrunner family! In just a few short months, her dedication to her students and RES has made a lasting impression on our community. 💚💛
🌟The celebration continues! 🌟Day 2 of our Rookie of the Year countdown takes us to Goochland Elementary School to celebrate Ruth Patterson!
As a fourth grade teacher, Ms. Patterson has shown a deep commitment to her students and a wonderful ability to connect with the GES family. We are so lucky to have her energy and dedication in our halls—she is already a vital part of the Otter pond! 🦦✨
Who will be next? Check back tomorrow to find out!
As a fourth grade teacher, Ms. Patterson has shown a deep commitment to her students and a wonderful ability to connect with the GES family. We are so lucky to have her energy and dedication in our halls—she is already a vital part of the Otter pond! 🦦✨
Who will be next? Check back tomorrow to find out!
Who says math review can’t be a slam dunk? 🏀🔢✨
Ms. Carr’s third graders brought the heat last week for March Mathness! Students teamed up for a high-energy competition to show off everything they’ve learned so far this year.
The play-by-play was simple:
1️⃣ Work together to solve a challenge.
2️⃣ Get it right? Take a shot at the basket! 🏀
3️⃣ Celebrate every win as a team. 🤝
We love seeing our students stay connected through healthy competition and teamwork. From the first whistle to the final buzzer, the focus was on supporting one another—and every single MVP walked away with a medal for their hustle! 🥇
Ms. Carr’s third graders brought the heat last week for March Mathness! Students teamed up for a high-energy competition to show off everything they’ve learned so far this year.
The play-by-play was simple:
1️⃣ Work together to solve a challenge.
2️⃣ Get it right? Take a shot at the basket! 🏀
3️⃣ Celebrate every win as a team. 🤝
We love seeing our students stay connected through healthy competition and teamwork. From the first whistle to the final buzzer, the focus was on supporting one another—and every single MVP walked away with a medal for their hustle! 🥇
🌟 It’s time to celebrate our rising stars! 🌟
This week, we are thrilled to kick off our Rookie of the Year series! Each day, we’ll be unveiling one outstanding employee from our schools who is making a huge impact in their first year with us.
First up, let’s hear it for Ms. Michelle Schiebel, a 4th grade teacher at Byrd Elementary School! 🦅 Ms. Schiebel has jumped right into the Byrd community with passion and heart, proving that it’s never too early to make a lasting difference in the lives of our students.
This week, we are thrilled to kick off our Rookie of the Year series! Each day, we’ll be unveiling one outstanding employee from our schools who is making a huge impact in their first year with us.
First up, let’s hear it for Ms. Michelle Schiebel, a 4th grade teacher at Byrd Elementary School! 🦅 Ms. Schiebel has jumped right into the Byrd community with passion and heart, proving that it’s never too early to make a lasting difference in the lives of our students.
🏆 Our GCPS family just got a little more "award-winning!" 🏆
Huge congrats to Mrs. Amanda Steeley on receiving the VAPSBAN Practitioner Award! This recognizes her incredible work with behavior analysis right here at GCPS.
It’s experts like Mrs. Steeley who make GCPS such a supportive place for every student to grow. We’re so proud to have you on the team, Mrs. Steeley! ✨
Huge congrats to Mrs. Amanda Steeley on receiving the VAPSBAN Practitioner Award! This recognizes her incredible work with behavior analysis right here at GCPS.
It’s experts like Mrs. Steeley who make GCPS such a supportive place for every student to grow. We’re so proud to have you on the team, Mrs. Steeley! ✨
Today we “Rocked Our Socks” in honor of World Down Syndrome Day! 🧦💛
From bright colors to bold patterns and perfectly mismatched pairs, our community showed up in style to celebrate inclusion and belonging. Wearing fun socks is a simple but powerful way to recognize our shared humanity and remind every learner that they matter.
World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated on March 21 (3/21) to represent the triplication of the 21st chromosome—what we know as Down syndrome. This genetic condition occurs when a person has three copies of chromosome 21 instead of two, and it is part of what makes each individual unique.
Together, we’re building a place where everyone feels seen, valued, and like they truly belong. 💙💛
From bright colors to bold patterns and perfectly mismatched pairs, our community showed up in style to celebrate inclusion and belonging. Wearing fun socks is a simple but powerful way to recognize our shared humanity and remind every learner that they matter.
World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated on March 21 (3/21) to represent the triplication of the 21st chromosome—what we know as Down syndrome. This genetic condition occurs when a person has three copies of chromosome 21 instead of two, and it is part of what makes each individual unique.
Together, we’re building a place where everyone feels seen, valued, and like they truly belong. 💙💛
📣 Calling all District 5 residents! 📣
Please join your District 5 Board of Supervisor and School Board Member for a joint Town Hall meeting!
🗓️ When: Wednesday, March 25 @ 6:00 p.m.
📍 Where: Benedictine College Preparatory, 12829 River Rd, Richmond, VA 23238
Please join your District 5 Board of Supervisor and School Board Member for a joint Town Hall meeting!
🗓️ When: Wednesday, March 25 @ 6:00 p.m.
📍 Where: Benedictine College Preparatory, 12829 River Rd, Richmond, VA 23238
This Friday, March 20, we’re inviting all students, staff, and families to "Rock Your Socks" in honor of World Down Syndrome Day! Wearing your most fun, brightest, or mismatched socks is a simple way to show our connectedness and our commitment to making sure every learner feels they belong. 🧦💙💛
Your voice matters in Goochland! 🗣️✨
We invite our community to join the Goochland County Board of Supervisors and School Board for a joint Town Hall meeting.
🗓️ When: Tuesday, March 24 @ 6:00 p.m.
📍 Where: County Administration Building, Meeting Room 250 (1800 Sandy Hook Rd, Goochland)
We hope to see you there!
We invite our community to join the Goochland County Board of Supervisors and School Board for a joint Town Hall meeting.
🗓️ When: Tuesday, March 24 @ 6:00 p.m.
📍 Where: County Administration Building, Meeting Room 250 (1800 Sandy Hook Rd, Goochland)
We hope to see you there!
🎒 Kindergarten Registration Opens April 6!
✔️ Online Registration: April 6
✔️ In-Person Screening: April 9
✔️ Age Requirement: 5 by September 30
🔗 Register here: https://www.goochlandschools.org/page/registration
Help us spread the word! 🌟
✔️ Online Registration: April 6
✔️ In-Person Screening: April 9
✔️ Age Requirement: 5 by September 30
🔗 Register here: https://www.goochlandschools.org/page/registration
Help us spread the word! 🌟
