👑 Principal Hahn
We are wrapping up our Principal Appreciation Week series by highlighting our GHS principal, Mr. Brian Hahn. Principal Hahn’s leadership reflects strong school spirit, student pride, and a shared commitment to excellence. This year’s student engagement speaks volumes about the culture he helps foster.
Thank you for leading with passion and heart. 🌟
We are wrapping up our Principal Appreciation Week series by highlighting our GHS principal, Mr. Brian Hahn. Principal Hahn’s leadership reflects strong school spirit, student pride, and a shared commitment to excellence. This year’s student engagement speaks volumes about the culture he helps foster.
Thank you for leading with passion and heart. 🌟
👑 Principal Gordon
Today, we are highlighting Mr. Patrick Gordon, principal of Goochland Middle School. Grounded in relationships and a deep sense of gratitude, Principal Gordon leads with purpose and pride in the school and community that shaped him.
Thank you for giving back and inspiring success every day. 🦅💙
Today, we are highlighting Mr. Patrick Gordon, principal of Goochland Middle School. Grounded in relationships and a deep sense of gratitude, Principal Gordon leads with purpose and pride in the school and community that shaped him.
Thank you for giving back and inspiring success every day. 🦅💙
The Goochland County School Board will hold a budget workshop on January 20, 2026 beginning at 5:30 at the School Administration Building (2938 River Road W, Building I). GCPS School Board agendas can be found here: https://glnd.community.highbond.com/Portal/
All are welcome to attend.
🏆🎉 National Recognition for Goochland Elementary School 🎉🏆
At Tuesday’s School Board meeting, we proudly recognized the team behind the new Goochland Elementary School, which was named the 2025 CMAA National Project of the Year—the highest honor awarded by the Construction Management Association of America.
This national award reflects the power of collaboration among our school division, county leadership, project partners, and staff, all working together to create an exceptional learning environment for students. Congratulations and thank you to everyone who helped make this award-winning project possible! 👏🏫✨
At Tuesday’s School Board meeting, we proudly recognized the team behind the new Goochland Elementary School, which was named the 2025 CMAA National Project of the Year—the highest honor awarded by the Construction Management Association of America.
This national award reflects the power of collaboration among our school division, county leadership, project partners, and staff, all working together to create an exceptional learning environment for students. Congratulations and thank you to everyone who helped make this award-winning project possible! 👏🏫✨
👑 Principal Burnham
Today, we are spotlighting Mrs. Sarah Burnham with our "Meet the Heart of our Schools" series in honor of Principal Appreciation Week. Principal Burnham leads Randolph Elementary with a deep commitment to relationships, collaboration, and community. Her focus on connection among staff, students, and families helps create a school environment where everyone feels supported. Thank you for the care, leadership, and heart you bring to your school every day. 💛💚
Today, we are spotlighting Mrs. Sarah Burnham with our "Meet the Heart of our Schools" series in honor of Principal Appreciation Week. Principal Burnham leads Randolph Elementary with a deep commitment to relationships, collaboration, and community. Her focus on connection among staff, students, and families helps create a school environment where everyone feels supported. Thank you for the care, leadership, and heart you bring to your school every day. 💛💚
Reminder: School is closed Monday, January 19 for MLK Jr. Day.
Families are welcome to visit the StoryWalk in front of the school throughout January to learn about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 📖
Families are welcome to visit the StoryWalk in front of the school throughout January to learn about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 📖
🗓️ Reminder: All schools and offices are closed today in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
👑 Principal McCay
In honor of Principal Appreciation Week, we're highlighting one of our amazing principals each day. Today, we are highlighting Mrs. Tina McCay, principal of Goochland Elementary School. With decades of experience and a genuine love for both students and staff, Principal McCay fosters a culture rooted in trust, teamwork, and shared responsibility. Thank you for modeling collaboration and putting students first in everything you do. 🌟
In honor of Principal Appreciation Week, we're highlighting one of our amazing principals each day. Today, we are highlighting Mrs. Tina McCay, principal of Goochland Elementary School. With decades of experience and a genuine love for both students and staff, Principal McCay fosters a culture rooted in trust, teamwork, and shared responsibility. Thank you for modeling collaboration and putting students first in everything you do. 🌟
👑 Meet the Heart of Our Schools 👑
This week, we’re celebrating Virginia Principal Appreciation Week by spotlighting the incredible leaders who serve our students, staff, and families every day. From building relationships to leading with heart, we’ll feature one principal each day — sharing what they love most about their school, what they’re proud of, and a fun fact or two along the way.
Today, we are spotlighting Mr. Andrew Meiller, principal at Byrd Elementary School. Principal Meiller is known for building strong connections and encouraging others to step up and support one another — both inside and outside the school day. Thank you for leading with authenticity and care for your school community.
Stay tuned as we celebrate the heart behind our schools. 🏫 💗
📅 Draft Instructional Calendars Available – We Want Your Feedback!
GCPS has released draft instructional calendars for the 2026–27, 2027–28, and 2028–29 school years and invites families and community members to share feedback.
📣 Please review the draft calendars and submit feedback by Friday, January 30.
Links to the calendars and feedback form are available on the GCPS Calendars webpage.
Community feedback will help inform a February 2026 School Board consideration for approval. Thank you for partnering with GCPS in this important planning work!
GCPS has released draft instructional calendars for the 2026–27, 2027–28, and 2028–29 school years and invites families and community members to share feedback.
📣 Please review the draft calendars and submit feedback by Friday, January 30.
Links to the calendars and feedback form are available on the GCPS Calendars webpage.
Community feedback will help inform a February 2026 School Board consideration for approval. Thank you for partnering with GCPS in this important planning work!
🐾 Watch D.O.G.S. Needed! 🐾
We are excited to invite fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and other positive male role models to join our Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) program! This program brings strong, positive role models into our school and helps make a big difference for our students.
Interested in joining?
✔️ Complete the background check
✔️ Watch a short video explaining the program and expectations
✔️ Sign up using the link below!
Thank you for supporting our school community. We can’t wait to have you join us!
Questions? Email egraham@glnd.k12.va.us
👉 Sign-up link here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DADAF29A0F4CE9-61507209-watch#/
We are excited to invite fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and other positive male role models to join our Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) program! This program brings strong, positive role models into our school and helps make a big difference for our students.
Interested in joining?
✔️ Complete the background check
✔️ Watch a short video explaining the program and expectations
✔️ Sign up using the link below!
Thank you for supporting our school community. We can’t wait to have you join us!
Questions? Email egraham@glnd.k12.va.us
👉 Sign-up link here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DADAF29A0F4CE9-61507209-watch#/
📢 Kindergarten Registration Alert!
🖥 Online Registration Begins: April 6
🏫 In-Person Screening: April 9
👶 Child must be 5 years old by September 30 of the upcoming school year.
We can’t wait to meet our future students! 🌟
🖥 Online Registration Begins: April 6
🏫 In-Person Screening: April 9
👶 Child must be 5 years old by September 30 of the upcoming school year.
We can’t wait to meet our future students! 🌟
🎉✨ Happy New Year from Goochland County Public Schools ✨🎉
As we welcome the new year, we wish our students, families, and staff happiness, good health, and continued success. May the year ahead be filled with new opportunities, growth, and moments to celebrate together.
Happy New Year from all of us at Goochland County Public Schools! ❤️
As we welcome the new year, we wish our students, families, and staff happiness, good health, and continued success. May the year ahead be filled with new opportunities, growth, and moments to celebrate together.
Happy New Year from all of us at Goochland County Public Schools! ❤️
✨🎁 Happy Holidays from Goochland County Public Schools 🎁✨
We wish our students, families, and staff a joyful and restful holiday filled with love, warmth, and cheer. May this season bring moments of connection, reflection, and happiness as we look ahead to the new year.
Happy Holidays from all of us at Goochland County Public Schools! ❤️
We wish our students, families, and staff a joyful and restful holiday filled with love, warmth, and cheer. May this season bring moments of connection, reflection, and happiness as we look ahead to the new year.
Happy Holidays from all of us at Goochland County Public Schools! ❤️
❄️ Winter Break Reminder for Families ❄️
Winter break is December 22 – January 2, and students will not be in school during this time.
We wish all of our families a restful and enjoyable break filled with time to relax and recharge. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year!
Winter break is December 22 – January 2, and students will not be in school during this time.
We wish all of our families a restful and enjoyable break filled with time to relax and recharge. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year!
A huge otter-thank you to all the grown-ups who made a splash at our holiday read-alouds this morning! 📚💙 This beloved GES tradition on the day before Winter Break always fills our hearts (and ears!) with joy.
We hope our otter-amazing families have a cozy, fun, and restful Winter Break! ❄️✨
We’ll see all our otters back in their habitat on Monday, January 5, 2026—we can’t wait! 🦦💫
We hope our otter-amazing families have a cozy, fun, and restful Winter Break! ❄️✨
We’ll see all our otters back in their habitat on Monday, January 5, 2026—we can’t wait! 🦦💫
❄️✨ Winter Wonderland Lodge Day! ✨❄️
Yesterday our students came together for a magical, winter-themed Lodge Day filled with creativity, teamwork, and tons of fun! From crafting to an indoor snowball fight (the coolest way to learn the names of our lodge mates!), the energy and smiles were everywhere. ⛄️💙
Our service project was equally heartwarming — together, our students collected over 200 pairs of gloves, socks, and hats for Goochland Cares. 🧤🧦🧣
We are so proud of their generosity and community spirit!
Thank you to everyone who helped make today otterly amazing! 🦦❄️💫
Yesterday our students came together for a magical, winter-themed Lodge Day filled with creativity, teamwork, and tons of fun! From crafting to an indoor snowball fight (the coolest way to learn the names of our lodge mates!), the energy and smiles were everywhere. ⛄️💙
Our service project was equally heartwarming — together, our students collected over 200 pairs of gloves, socks, and hats for Goochland Cares. 🧤🧦🧣
We are so proud of their generosity and community spirit!
Thank you to everyone who helped make today otterly amazing! 🦦❄️💫
🎄✨ You’re Invited to Get a Little Tacky! ✨🎄
Families, come out TONIGHT from 5:00–6:00 PM to enjoy 5th Grade’s 2nd Annual Tacky Light Display at Goochland Elementary School!
Expect bright lights, big smiles, and plenty of festive fun created by our amazing 5th graders. 🎶💡 It’s the perfect way to add some sparkle to your evening!
We can’t wait to see our GES families there — let’s light up the night together! 🦦🎄
Hot cocoa + snacks = the perfect pre-winter break pick-me-up! Thank you to Ms. McDaniel’s class for bringing the Otter Snack Shack to our teachers today. ☕🦦❄️
📣Lodge Day is Tomorrow!
Don’t forget to show your Lodge pride by coming dressed head-to-toe in your Lodge Colors! Let’s fill the school with spirit and celebrate our amazing community.
🧤🧦 Also—tomorrow is the FINAL day of our Hats, Mittens/Gloves, and Socks Collection for Goochland Cares. If you’re able, please send in your donations to support local families in need. Every item makes a difference!
Thank you for helping keep our community warm—and spirited! 💙💛❤️
