🏆 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! 🌟
🚨 GCPS Update 🚨
We have been monitoring the forecast for Monday, and due to the elevated risk of extended severe weather, including widespread damaging winds, strong tornadoes, and large hail, GCPS will be closed tomorrow, March 16.
The uncertain timing of the storms could put our buses and students on the road as conditions worsen, even in the event of an early dismissal. Out of an abundance of caution, we have made the decision to close schools. We recognize the disruption this causes and thank you for your understanding and flexibility.
We have been monitoring the forecast for Monday, and due to the elevated risk of extended severe weather, including widespread damaging winds, strong tornadoes, and large hail, GCPS will be closed tomorrow, March 16.
The uncertain timing of the storms could put our buses and students on the road as conditions worsen, even in the event of an early dismissal. Out of an abundance of caution, we have made the decision to close schools. We recognize the disruption this causes and thank you for your understanding and flexibility.
The magic of learning through play is in full swing at Goochland Elementary! ✨
Our preschool explorers were busy yesterday—from "traveling" to new worlds in the dress-up corner to engineering new routes for their cars. After reading a book about the sky, they even brought the outdoors inside by painting their very own fluffy clouds! We love seeing these early friendships and big imaginations grow!☁️🎨
Our preschool explorers were busy yesterday—from "traveling" to new worlds in the dress-up corner to engineering new routes for their cars. After reading a book about the sky, they even brought the outdoors inside by painting their very own fluffy clouds! We love seeing these early friendships and big imaginations grow!☁️🎨
At last night's meeting, the School Board approved a change to the 2025-2026 calendar, designating Tuesday, April 21 as a Student Holiday and Staff Professional Learning Day. This adjustment accommodates the April 21st special election, as two of our schools will be used as polling sites.
❤️ Community Helping Community! ❤️
Today, volunteers came together for a Generosity Feeds Meal Creation Event, packaging 3,000 meals to help fight child hunger locally.
This impactful event was organized by Goochland High School senior Sophia Weller as part of her senior project, and we are so proud of the leadership and service she demonstrated.
A special thank you to our amazing partners who helped make this event possible:
👏 Goochland Rotary Club
👏 Backpacks of Love
👏 Goochland High School Interact Club
👏 The Replenish Foundation
Together, we are making a difference for Goochland families. ❤️💛🐾
Fueling up for a day of discovery! 🥣✨
National School Breakfast Week gives us an extra reason to celebrate the morning fuel that powers our scholars! Whether they are grabbing a quick bite from the breakfast cart or sitting down with friends, these moments of connectedness are how we start our school day strong at GCPS.
A huge thank you to our School Nutrition team for providing the healthy fuel our scholars need to grow, learn, and lead! 🍎🥛
National School Breakfast Week gives us an extra reason to celebrate the morning fuel that powers our scholars! Whether they are grabbing a quick bite from the breakfast cart or sitting down with friends, these moments of connectedness are how we start our school day strong at GCPS.
A huge thank you to our School Nutrition team for providing the healthy fuel our scholars need to grow, learn, and lead! 🍎🥛
🏀 Tomorrow Night is the Big Night!
Join us from 6:00–7:00 PM for the GES March Madness Tournament of Books! Come celebrate reading, cheer on your favorite books, and enjoy a fun evening with our school community.
Don’t forget to stop by Bella’s before or after Reading Night for our Spirit Night! A portion of the proceeds will help raise funds for our 5th Grade Graduation.
We can’t wait to see everyone there! 📚✨
Join us from 6:00–7:00 PM for the GES March Madness Tournament of Books! Come celebrate reading, cheer on your favorite books, and enjoy a fun evening with our school community.
Don’t forget to stop by Bella’s before or after Reading Night for our Spirit Night! A portion of the proceeds will help raise funds for our 5th Grade Graduation.
We can’t wait to see everyone there! 📚✨
This week, our fifth grade students are “sampling” great reads at Mrs. Smith’s Starbooks Café! 📚✨
Students are getting a taste of different genres, discovering new favorites, and brewing up excitement for reading. We love seeing our readers explore new books in such a fun and creative way! ☕📖
✨ Spirit Night at Bella’s – Support GES! ✨
Join us at Bella’s before or after Reading Night at GES (6–7 PM) and help support our school! 📚🍕
This Spirit Night is raising funds for our 5th Grade Graduation, so every meal makes a difference. Bring your family, invite your friends, and make dinner easy while giving back to GES!
Let’s pack Bella’s and show our school spirit! 🎉
Join us at Bella’s before or after Reading Night at GES (6–7 PM) and help support our school! 📚🍕
This Spirit Night is raising funds for our 5th Grade Graduation, so every meal makes a difference. Bring your family, invite your friends, and make dinner easy while giving back to GES!
Let’s pack Bella’s and show our school spirit! 🎉
🚌 We’re Hiring Bus Drivers! 🚌
Looking for a rewarding job with a flexible schedule and the chance to make a difference every day? Join our team!
✅ Paid training
✅ We’ll cover the cost of your CDL
✅ Great hours for parents and retirees
✅ Be a friendly face our students count on
No experience? No problem — we’ll train you from start to finish.
📞 Call 804-556-5361 to learn more
🔗 Apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/glnd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Transportation
Come drive with us and help keep our students safe! 💛
Looking for a rewarding job with a flexible schedule and the chance to make a difference every day? Join our team!
✅ Paid training
✅ We’ll cover the cost of your CDL
✅ Great hours for parents and retirees
✅ Be a friendly face our students count on
No experience? No problem — we’ll train you from start to finish.
📞 Call 804-556-5361 to learn more
🔗 Apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/glnd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Transportation
Come drive with us and help keep our students safe! 💛
Stronger Together: GCPS Wellness Night Fun Run/Walk!
Join us Wednesday, April 8th from 5:00–7:00 PM at the Goochland High School Football Stadium for a fun evening of health, wellness, and community! (Gates open at 5:00 PM, run/walk starts at 5:30 PM.)
Enjoy food trucks, games, bouncy houses, door prizes, and a colorful fun run/walk for all ages. Whether you run, walk, or just come to connect, there’s something for everyone!
We can’t wait to see our GCPS community there! 💙
Join us Wednesday, April 8th from 5:00–7:00 PM at the Goochland High School Football Stadium for a fun evening of health, wellness, and community! (Gates open at 5:00 PM, run/walk starts at 5:30 PM.)
Enjoy food trucks, games, bouncy houses, door prizes, and a colorful fun run/walk for all ages. Whether you run, walk, or just come to connect, there’s something for everyone!
We can’t wait to see our GCPS community there! 💙
📣 Calling all future kindergarten families!
If your child will start kindergarten in 2026–2027, mark your calendars:
🗓 April 6 – Online registration opens
🗓 April 9 – In-person screening at your child’s home elementary school
✅ Children must be 5 years old by September 30, 2026 to enroll.
If your child will start kindergarten in 2026–2027, mark your calendars:
🗓 April 6 – Online registration opens
🗓 April 9 – In-person screening at your child’s home elementary school
✅ Children must be 5 years old by September 30, 2026 to enroll.
🏀📚 GES March Madness: Tournament of Books Family Reading Night! 📚🏀
Our books are headed to the bracket, and YOU are invited to join the excitement! Celebrate Read Across America Week with us at Goochland Elementary School’s March Madness: Tournament of Books Family Reading Night on:
🗓 Thursday, March 5, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
Families will have the chance to:
🏀 Travel from classroom to classroom to explore our “Elite Eight” books
📖 Check out creative student projects and activities
📊 Pick up a bracket and predict the winning book
🎟 Enter to win one of THREE Reading Raffle Baskets
🎉 Spirit Days to celebrate the week:
🧦 Monday, March 2 – Crazy Sock Day
🏀 Thursday, March 5 – Wear your favorite jersey or GES spirit wear
Bring the whole family and get ready for a night full of books, brackets, and River Otter fun. We can’t wait to see you there! 💙
Our books are headed to the bracket, and YOU are invited to join the excitement! Celebrate Read Across America Week with us at Goochland Elementary School’s March Madness: Tournament of Books Family Reading Night on:
🗓 Thursday, March 5, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
Families will have the chance to:
🏀 Travel from classroom to classroom to explore our “Elite Eight” books
📖 Check out creative student projects and activities
📊 Pick up a bracket and predict the winning book
🎟 Enter to win one of THREE Reading Raffle Baskets
🎉 Spirit Days to celebrate the week:
🧦 Monday, March 2 – Crazy Sock Day
🏀 Thursday, March 5 – Wear your favorite jersey or GES spirit wear
Bring the whole family and get ready for a night full of books, brackets, and River Otter fun. We can’t wait to see you there! 💙
We can’t wait to see those smiling faces🙂
Schools are operating on a normal schedule today, Monday, Feb. 23. Stay warm and see you soon!
Schools are operating on a normal schedule today, Monday, Feb. 23. Stay warm and see you soon!
We see the snow falling! ❄️ Our team is closely monitoring road conditions and the overnight forecast. If a delayed opening is necessary for Monday (2/23), we will make the official announcement by 5:30 AM. Stay tuned and stay warm!
