Excellence. Courage. Creativity. Honor. Optimism. 🌟
Congratulations to our latest ECCHO award recipients! Earlier this week, we celebrated these amazing students, staff, and community members at the School Board meeting for truly embodying our core values.
With over 50 nominations this period, it’s clear that the heart of Goochland is stronger than ever. Swipe to see some of the faces that make GCPS such a special place to learn and grow! 📸✨
Congratulations to our latest ECCHO award recipients! Earlier this week, we celebrated these amazing students, staff, and community members at the School Board meeting for truly embodying our core values.
With over 50 nominations this period, it’s clear that the heart of Goochland is stronger than ever. Swipe to see some of the faces that make GCPS such a special place to learn and grow! 📸✨
Ready to build the future? 🏗️
Registration is officially open for the 2026 GCPS STEM Camp! We are bringing our community’s young innovators together for a week of discovery at the Goochland Middle/High School Complex. This year, we’re featuring two incredible programs:
Young Engineers Construction Camp (Current Grades PreK-8): Campers will explore building and design, get an up-close look at real construction vehicles, and even take guided tours of active construction sites! 🚜🏗️
FTC Robotics (Current Grades 5-7): A high-energy experience where students design, build, and program custom robots for a fun team competition. Note: Capped at 15 students! 🤖💻
🗓️ When: Tuesday, June 2 – Friday, June 5, 2026
🕗 Time: 8:45 AM – 11:45 AM
📍 Where: Goochland Middle/High School Complex
📧 Contact: Mr. Bruce Watson (bwatson@glnd.k12.va.us) Spots are first-come, first-served, so secure yours today and keep our students connected to learning all summer!
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSkoUP3agoFIchcsTBA94Qd_vERLuLQzpVcnmUYo_YUrHdgg/viewform
Registration is officially open for the 2026 GCPS STEM Camp! We are bringing our community’s young innovators together for a week of discovery at the Goochland Middle/High School Complex. This year, we’re featuring two incredible programs:
Young Engineers Construction Camp (Current Grades PreK-8): Campers will explore building and design, get an up-close look at real construction vehicles, and even take guided tours of active construction sites! 🚜🏗️
FTC Robotics (Current Grades 5-7): A high-energy experience where students design, build, and program custom robots for a fun team competition. Note: Capped at 15 students! 🤖💻
🗓️ When: Tuesday, June 2 – Friday, June 5, 2026
🕗 Time: 8:45 AM – 11:45 AM
📍 Where: Goochland Middle/High School Complex
📧 Contact: Mr. Bruce Watson (bwatson@glnd.k12.va.us) Spots are first-come, first-served, so secure yours today and keep our students connected to learning all summer!
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSkoUP3agoFIchcsTBA94Qd_vERLuLQzpVcnmUYo_YUrHdgg/viewform
🚌☀️ FREE SUMMER MEALS ARE BACK! ☀️🚌School may be out, but the Sunshine Food Bus is hitting the road to keep our community fueled! Goochland County Public Schools is providing FREE meal kits to all children ages 18 and under. No registration is required—just stop by and see us!
📍 Where: Leakes Mill Park (3951 River Road West).
🗓️ When: Every Wednesday, June 17 – July 15.
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Good to know: Parents or guardians can pick up meals for their children. Meals are first-come, first-served. Discounted meals are available for adults, too!
✅ 7 full days of breakfasts and lunches per child.
✅ Free fresh produce from Lulu's Local Food.
✅ Free books and fun activities for the kids.
Good to know:
Parents or guardians can pick up meals for their children. Meals are first-come, first-served. Discounted meals are available for adults, too!
📍 Where: Leakes Mill Park (3951 River Road West).
🗓️ When: Every Wednesday, June 17 – July 15.
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Good to know: Parents or guardians can pick up meals for their children. Meals are first-come, first-served. Discounted meals are available for adults, too!
✅ 7 full days of breakfasts and lunches per child.
✅ Free fresh produce from Lulu's Local Food.
✅ Free books and fun activities for the kids.
Good to know:
Parents or guardians can pick up meals for their children. Meals are first-come, first-served. Discounted meals are available for adults, too!
📚 Library Book Reminder 📚
Attention GES families! It’s time to do a thorough search—high and low—for any library books that may be hiding at home. 🏡🔍
All GES library books are due back to Mrs. Smith in the Library by next Friday, May 15.
Please check backpacks, bedrooms, cars, and anywhere books might have wandered. Returning books on time helps keep our library running smoothly for all students.
Thank you for your help and support! 💙
Attention GES families! It’s time to do a thorough search—high and low—for any library books that may be hiding at home. 🏡🔍
All GES library books are due back to Mrs. Smith in the Library by next Friday, May 15.
Please check backpacks, bedrooms, cars, and anywhere books might have wandered. Returning books on time helps keep our library running smoothly for all students.
Thank you for your help and support! 💙
Lights, camera, action! 🎬✨ Over the past year, our GHS TV/Media program has been rebuilding from the ground up, and our students have truly risen to the challenge. What started as a fresh restart has grown into a thriving hub of creativity and dedication.
We invite the entire Goochland community to join us for our first-ever GHS TV/Media Film Festival! 🍿🎥
When: Friday, May 15th at 6:00 PM
Where: Goochland High School
The evening will feature student speakers, awards, and exclusive previews of two documentaries that students have spent the last six months planning, filming, and editing. These young filmmakers have put in incredible work—let’s fill the seats and show them our Bulldog pride! 🐾❤️
We invite the entire Goochland community to join us for our first-ever GHS TV/Media Film Festival! 🍿🎥
When: Friday, May 15th at 6:00 PM
Where: Goochland High School
The evening will feature student speakers, awards, and exclusive previews of two documentaries that students have spent the last six months planning, filming, and editing. These young filmmakers have put in incredible work—let’s fill the seats and show them our Bulldog pride! 🐾❤️
Bridging the gap between the classroom and the workforce! 🤝✨
We had an incredible morning at our bi-annual Business and Education Roundtable, hosted by our friends at Luck Stone. This event, led by our Director of Career and Technical Education, Bruce Watson, is all about fostering connectedness between our schools and the local industry leaders who help our students thrive.
With 30 local businesses and organizations represented, the room was buzzing with ideas! Our partners got an inside look at:
🏅 Our top-notch MJROTC program.
💼 Expanding Work-Based Learning opportunities for our students.
🏗️ Exciting updates from the Luck Stone team.
Building these relationships ensures our students are ready for the world after graduation. We are so grateful for a community that invests in our scholars!
We had an incredible morning at our bi-annual Business and Education Roundtable, hosted by our friends at Luck Stone. This event, led by our Director of Career and Technical Education, Bruce Watson, is all about fostering connectedness between our schools and the local industry leaders who help our students thrive.
With 30 local businesses and organizations represented, the room was buzzing with ideas! Our partners got an inside look at:
🏅 Our top-notch MJROTC program.
💼 Expanding Work-Based Learning opportunities for our students.
🏗️ Exciting updates from the Luck Stone team.
Building these relationships ensures our students are ready for the world after graduation. We are so grateful for a community that invests in our scholars!
The heartbeat of Goochland County Public Schools is our people! ❤️ Last week, we gathered for our Celebration of Excellence, an evening dedicated to the incredible educators and staff who pour their hearts into our schools every day.
It was a night full of pride as we recognized our Teachers of the Year, Rookies of the Year, Team of the Year, and Employee of the Year. We also shared a special "thank you" with our retirees, celebrating the lasting legacy they leave behind in our halls. 🍎✨
The evening was made even more special by our students! 🎶 Students from Mr. Gittelman's GHS band provided a fantastic soundtrack for the night, and Chef Erlenbach’s talented students prepared and served a delicious meal for our guests. 🧑🍳🥘 Seeing our students use their skills to honor the staff who have guided them throughout the years made the celebration truly full-circle.
Join us in the comments! Help us congratulate our honorees and retirees, and give a shout-out to our amazing GHS musicians and chefs! 👇
It was a night full of pride as we recognized our Teachers of the Year, Rookies of the Year, Team of the Year, and Employee of the Year. We also shared a special "thank you" with our retirees, celebrating the lasting legacy they leave behind in our halls. 🍎✨
The evening was made even more special by our students! 🎶 Students from Mr. Gittelman's GHS band provided a fantastic soundtrack for the night, and Chef Erlenbach’s talented students prepared and served a delicious meal for our guests. 🧑🍳🥘 Seeing our students use their skills to honor the staff who have guided them throughout the years made the celebration truly full-circle.
Join us in the comments! Help us congratulate our honorees and retirees, and give a shout-out to our amazing GHS musicians and chefs! 👇
Not all heroes wear capes—some wear aprons and a smile! 🦸♀️🍎
From navigating allergies and strict nutrition standards to preparing meals that our students love, these heroes have a lot on their plates! These dedicated staff members balance so many roles to ensure our students have the fuel they need for success.
Join us in thanking the team that makes our cafeterias a place of kindness and community!
From navigating allergies and strict nutrition standards to preparing meals that our students love, these heroes have a lot on their plates! These dedicated staff members balance so many roles to ensure our students have the fuel they need for success.
Join us in thanking the team that makes our cafeterias a place of kindness and community!
There is nothing quite like the joy of a Little Feet Meet! 🏃♂️✨
Last Friday, the Goochland High School stadium was filled with cheers, high-fives, and incredible displays of determination as we hosted students from both Goochland and Powhatan Schools for this year's Little Feet Meet.
From mastering the "weight" lifting station to navigating the foldable tunnels and balancing on the tightrope, our young athletes showed us exactly what it means to be a champion. 🏆 It wasn’t just about the activities—it was about the community coming together to celebrate every single student’s success.
A huge thank you to our neighbors from Powhatan for joining us and making this day so special! ❤️🔥
Last Friday, the Goochland High School stadium was filled with cheers, high-fives, and incredible displays of determination as we hosted students from both Goochland and Powhatan Schools for this year's Little Feet Meet.
From mastering the "weight" lifting station to navigating the foldable tunnels and balancing on the tightrope, our young athletes showed us exactly what it means to be a champion. 🏆 It wasn’t just about the activities—it was about the community coming together to celebrate every single student’s success.
A huge thank you to our neighbors from Powhatan for joining us and making this day so special! ❤️🔥
Our Let Me Run team crushed their 5K yesterday! 🏃♂️
So proud of these 14 boys for their hard work, determination, and team spirit—it truly showed every step of the way.
A huge thank you to our incredible coaches—Coach Baker, Coach Brown, and Coach Brownson—for your guidance, encouragement, and dedication. This wouldn’t have been possible without you!
"It takes a village" isn't just a saying at GCPS—it’s how we grow! 🌱✨
Last week, we gathered for our New Teacher Awards Reception and Mentor Social. At GCPS, we believe that when our teachers are supported, our students thrive. Through our mentorship program, we pair our newest educators with experienced mentors who offer guidance, encouragement, and a friendly face in the hallway.
We are so proud to honor the incredible impact these new teachers are already making in our classrooms and our community. Congratulations to our award winners, and a huge thank you to the mentors who help make GCPS feel like home! 🍎❤️
Last week, we gathered for our New Teacher Awards Reception and Mentor Social. At GCPS, we believe that when our teachers are supported, our students thrive. Through our mentorship program, we pair our newest educators with experienced mentors who offer guidance, encouragement, and a friendly face in the hallway.
We are so proud to honor the incredible impact these new teachers are already making in our classrooms and our community. Congratulations to our award winners, and a huge thank you to the mentors who help make GCPS feel like home! 🍎❤️
🗓 Reminder 🗓
Tomorrow is a student holiday and a staff professional learning day. We look forward to seeing our students back in class on Wednesday!
Tomorrow is a student holiday and a staff professional learning day. We look forward to seeing our students back in class on Wednesday!
Our Goochland family has some "EGG-citing" news to share! 🥚✨
We are incredibly proud to announce that the cafeterias at ALL FIVE of our schools have received the EGGcellence Award from the Chickahominy Health District! 🏆
This award recognizes food service establishments with superior food safety practices. To put that in perspective, our GCPS cafeterias are in the top 10% of establishments to receive this recognition!
A huge thank you to our hardworking nutrition staff. Thank you for keeping our scholars fueled, safe, and ready to learn every single day! 🍎🥦
We are incredibly proud to announce that the cafeterias at ALL FIVE of our schools have received the EGGcellence Award from the Chickahominy Health District! 🏆
This award recognizes food service establishments with superior food safety practices. To put that in perspective, our GCPS cafeterias are in the top 10% of establishments to receive this recognition!
A huge thank you to our hardworking nutrition staff. Thank you for keeping our scholars fueled, safe, and ready to learn every single day! 🍎🥦
Goochland’s young readers have a new mystery to solve! 🕵️♂️📖
A huge thank you to the Goochland Rotary for their annual book donation to every fourth-grade student in Goochland County Public Schools.
This year’s selection—Escape from Monticello by local author Steven K. Smith—was chosen in collaboration between Goochland Rotary, Goochland Historical Society’s 250 American Revolution Commission, and GCPS school librarians. The story follows three kids solving a mystery while learning about Thomas Jefferson, a Goochland native and principal author of the Declaration of Independence.
It’s a wonderful way to celebrate local history while sparking a love of reading.
We love seeing our community partners invest in our students’ curiosity. It’s partnerships like these that make GCPS such a special place to learn and grow! ❤️🏫
Next stop: Middle School! 🚌✨
Our fifth graders from Randolph, Byrd, and Goochland Elementary recently took a giant leap toward their next adventure with a visit to Goochland Middle School! 🏫
From touring the hallways to enjoying a private, high-energy performance by the GMS Band, our students got a true taste of the middle school experience. One of the highlights? A special Q&A session with 8th graders. There is nothing like hearing from those who have walked the path before you to turn nerves into excitement! 🤝❤️
We are so proud of our elementary scholars and can’t wait to see them thrive at GMS.
Our fifth graders from Randolph, Byrd, and Goochland Elementary recently took a giant leap toward their next adventure with a visit to Goochland Middle School! 🏫
From touring the hallways to enjoying a private, high-energy performance by the GMS Band, our students got a true taste of the middle school experience. One of the highlights? A special Q&A session with 8th graders. There is nothing like hearing from those who have walked the path before you to turn nerves into excitement! 🤝❤️
We are so proud of our elementary scholars and can’t wait to see them thrive at GMS.
Our 5th grade River Otters had an exciting visit to GMS today! 🦦🎉 Students got a glimpse of what’s ahead and are feeling excited and ready for their next chapter.
We are so proud of how they’re growing and preparing for middle school! 💙
Don’t forget to come out and support our 5th grade graduation at Spirit Night at Bella Sicilia’s on 4/23 from 4–9 PM—we hope to see you there!
What a spectacular night for our GCPS family! ❤️ Last Friday, the GHS Auditorium and Gym came alive for our Fine Arts Festival.
From the wonderful choral performances by Randolph, Goochland, and Byrd Elementary Schools to the incredible talents of our GMS and GHS bands and drama, it was a beautiful celebration of student creativity! 🎶✨
Beyond the stage, guests explored a stunning gallery featuring artwork from every school in the division and enjoyed hands-on activities in the cafeteria. A huge thank you to everyone who supported our GHS ceramic students by purchasing a handmade soup bowl!
It’s nights like these that show just how much talent and heart we have in our Goochland community. 🎨🥣
From the wonderful choral performances by Randolph, Goochland, and Byrd Elementary Schools to the incredible talents of our GMS and GHS bands and drama, it was a beautiful celebration of student creativity! 🎶✨
Beyond the stage, guests explored a stunning gallery featuring artwork from every school in the division and enjoyed hands-on activities in the cafeteria. A huge thank you to everyone who supported our GHS ceramic students by purchasing a handmade soup bowl!
It’s nights like these that show just how much talent and heart we have in our Goochland community. 🎨🥣
The heart of Goochland beats through the arts! 🎨🎭🎶
We are so proud to celebrate our Fine and Performing Arts Team as our Team of the Year! This incredible group of educators represents talent from across all five of our schools, working together to inspire creativity and confidence in every student.
From the first notes in elementary music to the standing ovations at the high school, these teachers create a sense of belonging and "connectedness" that makes GCPS so special. Our community is brighter because of your dedication!
We are so proud to celebrate our Fine and Performing Arts Team as our Team of the Year! This incredible group of educators represents talent from across all five of our schools, working together to inspire creativity and confidence in every student.
From the first notes in elementary music to the standing ovations at the high school, these teachers create a sense of belonging and "connectedness" that makes GCPS so special. Our community is brighter because of your dedication!
📚🎉 The Book Fair is HERE! 🎉📚
Mrs. Smith is so excited for all our River Otters to shop during their library Encore time this week! 🦦💙
🛍️ After-school shopping is available Monday–Thursday until 3:30 PM—families are welcome to join!
💳 Don’t forget to set up your student’s eWallet for an easy, cash-free shopping experience.
We can’t wait to see what great books everyone discovers! 📖
The School Board will hold a work session at 3:00 p.m., followed by a regular meeting at 5:30 p.m on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The work session and meeting will be held at the Goochland Annex Building (2938 River Road W, Building I). Agendas for the meeting are located here: https://glnd.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=365
