The GES PTA would like to introduce you to Raise Craze - the kindness fundraiser! This year, our fundraiser promotes acts of kindness and will begin on October 6th and conclude on the 1st Lodge day of the year - October 24th! We can't wait to see the River Otter kindness in motion. Stay tuned for more details for registration!

Fourth & Fifth graders are invited to help us kick off this fundraiser and join our Poster Party after school on September 30th! Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4BA4AA2DA1F94-58603436-raise

👉 Questions? Reach out to our PTA at 📧 gesptavoice@gmail.com

22 days ago, Morgan Noone
SAVE THE DATE #2  Raise Craze Fundraiser Social Media Announcement
🍃🐝 Goochland Outdoors 2025 🐝🌳
Last Thursday, all of our 5th graders from Goochland, Randolph, and Byrd Elementary Schools came together at Westview on the James for Goochland Outdoors — a day of hands-on learning in nature!

Students had the chance to:
🐝 Learn from one of our very own teachers (and beekeeper!) about the vital role bees play in our ecosystem.
🌳 Hear from True Timber arborists about the importance of trees and vegetation in keeping our environment healthy.
🌱 Work alongside Master Gardeners to explore native and non-native plants and their impact on our ecosystems.

This special day gave our students the chance to connect classroom learning with the natural world around them — sparking curiosity and appreciation for the environment. 🌎✨
23 days ago, Jennifer Waggener
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This is a friendly reminder that Fall Picture Day is Monday, September 29.

✅ All students will take individual pictures for the yearbook on this day.
📷 If you’d like to purchase pictures, please visit strawbridge.net
and enter the code FM490201.

We look forward to seeing our Otters’ bright smiles on picture day! 💙🐾
23 days ago, Morgan Noone
Picture Day
“Shoutout to Gordon Brothers Construction for treating our GES teachers to lunch on their professional development day! 🍴🍎 We are so grateful for your support of our Otter staff! If your business would like to sponsor a teacher lunch, please reach out to our school office—we’d love to partner with you!”
24 days ago, Morgan Noone
Gordon Brothers Lunch
Gordon Brothers Lunch
Gordon Brothers Lunch
Gordon Brothers Lunch
Gordon Brothers Lunch
🍔🌭 Before kickoff at Goochland High School’s first home football game, our GCPS family came together for an employee cookout! Superintendent Armstrong and Assistant Superintendents Waggener and Geyer fired up the grill, serving burgers, hot dogs, chips, and drinks for staff and their families. 💛🐾❤️

It was a great night of food, fun, and Bulldog spirit! 🏈
25 days ago, Jennifer Waggener
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employee cookout
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📚 Reminder: Tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 26) is a Professional Learning Day for staff.
✅ No school for students.
We look forward to welcoming our students back on Monday!
25 days ago, Jennifer Waggener
No Schools on 9/26

Stay tuned for the Kindness Fundraiser coming to GES October 6-24th! During the fundraiser, students pay it forward by completing Acts of Kindness for others. Spend time serving, not selling!

Fourth & Fifth graders are invited to help us kick off this fundraiser and join our Poster Party after school on September 30th! Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4BA4AA2DA1F94-58603436-raise

👉 Questions? Reach out to our PTA at 📧 gesptavoice@gmail.com

25 days ago, Morgan Noone
SAVE THE DATE #2  Raise Craze Fundraiser Social Media Announcement
🥗 Hungry for answers? Find our lunch menu anytime on the school website!
👉 https://schools.mealviewer.com/school/GoochlandElementarySchool
25 days ago, Morgan Noone
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The Kindness Fundraiser is Headed our Way!
October 6- 24, 2025


What Is Raise Craze?
Raise Craze is an online platform enabling students to set up secure, custom websites where they request donations via email, text, or social. During the fundraiser, students pay it forward by completing Acts of Kindness for others. Spend time serving, not selling! GES will be serving these acts of kindness on the 1st lodge day of the year - October 24th!

Why Is It Important? We want to continue to make our school a better place by providing helpful and enriching benefits to our students & families, but that takes money! We’ve chosen Raise Craze to help with these needs because it keeps kindness and inclusivity at the center!

To learn more about Raise Craze and how it works, visit raisecraze.com/how-it-works-video!

Fourth & Fifth graders are invited to help us kick off this fundraiser and join our Poster Party after school on September 30th! Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4BA4AA2DA1F94-58603436-raise

👉 Questions? Reach out to our PTA at 📧 gesptavoice@gmail.com

27 days ago, Morgan Noone
SAVE THE DATE Raise Craze Fundraiser Social Media Announcement
🍂🐾 Now that it’s officially fall, it’s the perfect time to order your new Goochland Elementary sweatshirts! Stay cozy, show off your Otter pride, and save while you do it — enjoy 25% off sitewide when you order today! 🧡❤️

👉 Don’t wait — stock up now! https://tinyurl.com/OtterSpiritWear
27 days ago, Morgan Noone
Spirit Wear Sale
A huge shoutout to our amazing PTA and Yardbirds for gifting us this lovely birdhouse! It’s the perfect addition to our outdoor space. 🪺💚
27 days ago, Morgan Noone
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💙🦦 Today, GES Staff wore TEAL in support of Ovarian Cancer Awareness as part of our Staff September Step Challenge.

We are walking this month in honor and memory of our Occupational Therapist, Dr. Newlon’s mother, Caroline, with a goal of 2 miles per day. Each step is a reminder that Otters support each other through it all. 💙
28 days ago, Morgan Noone
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✨ Get ready to dance! ✨
GHS Dance Camp is happening Friday, September 26 (student holiday) from 9am–2pm for kids ages 7–12.

💃 $40 (online payment only)
🎶 Learn styles like Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop & more with the GHS Dance Company
👟 Wear active clothes, bring lunch, snack, & water
🎭 Showcase for families at 1:45 pm

Spots are limited (min. 12, max. 50) – secure your child’s spot today!

https://tinyurl.com/GHSDanceCamp

about 1 month ago, Morgan Noone
GHS DANCE CAMP
✨ Show your Lodge pride! ✨
Need a new Lodge shirt? Order through the GES PTA by THIS Sunday, September 21, 2025: https://tinyurl.com/GESLodgePTA

💡 Tip: Wearing your Lodge color counts too! No shirt? No problem. We want everyone to feel the spirit—without the stress.
about 1 month ago, Morgan Noone
Lodge Shirt Orders Due September 21
📚💙 Pajamas + Book Buddies = the BEST way to kick off a Friday! Our Kindergarten & 5th Grade Otters snuggled up for Attendance Awareness Spirit Week and shared stories together. Nothing better than reading with friends in cozy PJs! ✨🐾
#OtterAwesome #BookBuddies #AttendanceMatters #FridayFeels
about 1 month ago, Morgan Noone
Book Buddies
Book Buddies
Book Buddies
Book Buddies
🌼🍂 Add some color to your fall! 🍂🌼

The Goochland High School FFA invites you to our Annual Fall Mum Sale!
📅 Saturday, September 20
🕗 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 GHS Greenhouse

We’ll have a beautiful selection of mums in assorted colors — perfect for your home or garden.
💲 $15 each | 2 for $25

All proceeds benefit our Agriculture and FFA programs, directly supporting our students.

Come shop local, brighten your fall, and support GHS FFA! 🌻
about 1 month ago, Jennifer Waggener
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🎉 Calling all 4th & 5th Graders! 🎉
Let’s get the Raise Craze party started! We need your help creating some hype for our big fundraiser.

📅 Tuesday, September 30
📍 Art Room (after school)
⏰ Pick up at 3:45 in the front loop

Sign up here ➡️ https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4BA4AA2DA1F94-58603436-raise

Come bring your energy, ideas, and otter-riffic spirit! 🦦💙
about 1 month ago, Morgan Noone
Raise Craze Fundraiser Poster Party Invite Signup (1)
Friday – Roll Out of Bed
Otters are ready for the day! 🛌➡️🏫 Roll out of bed and come in your pajamas. 🎉
#OttersShowUp #PajamaDay
about 1 month ago, Morgan Noone
Friday - PJ Day
Thursday – Color Day
🌈 Bright futures start with showing up! Wear your favorite bright colors today. 💙💛💚
#OttersShowUp #BrightFutures
about 1 month ago, Morgan Noone
Thursday - Color Day
Wednesday – Wacky Tacky
Nothing tacky about being on time! 🦦 Wear your mismatched clothes today for Wacky Tacky Wednesday. 🎉
#OttersShowUp #AttendanceMatters
about 1 month ago, Morgan Noone
Wednesday - Wacky Tacky