Archives for March 2019

Students and parents:  The End of Course Writing SOL will be administered daily from Monday, March 25th to Thursday, March 28th.  All 10th graders and some juniors and seniors who still need the test for graduation will take this SOL. Students should ask their English teachers if they have any questions about testing.

March is Youth Art Month! Please come out and celebrate the Fine Arts in Goochland County Public Schools at our annual Fine Arts Festival on Friday, March 22nd from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Enjoy visual art displays, music, drama, and theater performances from all 5 schools. The event will also include interactive art activities hosted by the National Art Honor Society and the Empty Bowls soup fundraiser hosted by the Ceramics program. This a fun and festive event for the whole family so we hope to see you there!

Please view this flyer for more information!

Lastly, as we close out the winter athletic season, our athletics department would like to hear feedback from our parents and student-athletes. Parents, please use the link to the Parent End of Season Survey and students should use the link to the Student-Athlete End of Season Survey to provide us with commendations and suggestions for improvement. We look forward to reviewing the results.

MCJROTC is hosting the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery in the MCJROTC classroom on Thursday, March 14th at 9:00 am. The ASVAB is mandatory for anyone desiring to enlist in the Armed Services and is recommended for anyone who wishes to learn more about their strengths and weaknesses. Any student who wishes to take the ASVAB should contact LtCol Williams or SSgt Strong to sign up.

Attention Spring Sports Athletes and Parents: Coach Fowler will hold a Spring Sports Player/Parent Meeting for baseball, softball, boys tennis, and track on Wednesday, March 13th at 6:00 pm in the Auditorium. He will hold another meeting for girls tennis, and boys and girls soccer on Thursday, March 14th at 6:00 pm.  Please make arrangements to attend the meeting, as he will discuss updates to the GCPS Activities Handbook and other important information regarding activities at GHS.

Tomorrow night (3/5) Goochland’s Boys Basketballe team plays East Rockingham at Godwin High School in the 2A state semifinal game.  The cost is $10 and the tip off will be at 6pm, so make sure you get there early.  You can purchase your tickets online here   The winner advances to play at VCU in the state championship game on Saturday.  Thank you for your support of our team, school, and county!  Hopefully you and your family will be able to cheer on the Bulldogs tomorrow night!  WE ARE GOOCHLAND!