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. 🧦💙💛
Due to the recent school closures, GCPS will now be open on Friday, March 20th. It will be a Day 1. Please plan accordingly!
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!
Champion Energy in Goochland! 🏆🥇
Our School Board recently honored the powerhouse athletes who dominated at the State Championships! From the pool to the wrestling mat, these Bulldogs showed the state what our community is made of.
Highlights:
✨ Girls Swim: 8th in VA!
✨ Boys Swim: 4th in VA!
✨ Wrestling: State Titles, 100-win milestones, and historic "firsts" for our program!
Huge thanks to Annellice, Alexandra, Olivia, Zachary, Connor, and Addison for representing your teams at the meeting. We are so proud of your grit and sportsmanship! 👏
Our School Board recently honored the powerhouse athletes who dominated at the State Championships! From the pool to the wrestling mat, these Bulldogs showed the state what our community is made of.
Highlights:
✨ Girls Swim: 8th in VA!
✨ Boys Swim: 4th in VA!
✨ Wrestling: State Titles, 100-win milestones, and historic "firsts" for our program!
Huge thanks to Annellice, Alexandra, Olivia, Zachary, Connor, and Addison for representing your teams at the meeting. We are so proud of your grit and sportsmanship! 👏
🚨 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.
Connecting our classrooms with community wisdom! 💡✨
Our Goochland High School Entrepreneurship students received a masterclass in excellence recently. We were honored to host Ms. LaVerne Johnson, who shared her professional journey as a retired Activities Director for a nursing home and a current beloved substitute.
Ms. Johnson didn't just talk about customer service; she brought it to life with real-world insights and practical tips. Our future CEOs then put those lessons into practice, presenting their own solutions to complex customer service scenarios.
We are so grateful for community members like Ms. Johnson who go above and beyond to inspire our next generation of leaders! 👏❤️
Our Goochland High School Entrepreneurship students received a masterclass in excellence recently. We were honored to host Ms. LaVerne Johnson, who shared her professional journey as a retired Activities Director for a nursing home and a current beloved substitute.
Ms. Johnson didn't just talk about customer service; she brought it to life with real-world insights and practical tips. Our future CEOs then put those lessons into practice, presenting their own solutions to complex customer service scenarios.
We are so grateful for community members like Ms. Johnson who go above and beyond to inspire our next generation of leaders! 👏❤️
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. ❤️💛🐾
Stronger Together: GCPS Wellness Night Fun Run/Walk!
We are excited to invite you to join us for the upcoming GCPS Wellness Night – Stronger Together Fun Run/Walk! This fun-filled evening will take place on Wednesday, April 8th from 5:00–7:00 PM (gates open at 5:00 PM, run/walk begins at 5:30 PM) at the Goochland High School Football Stadium.
This event is designed to promote health and wellness among our students, families, and staff across Goochland County Public Schools. There will be delicious food trucks, games, bouncy houses, door prizes, and an opportunity to participate in a fun run/walk featuring colorful chalk along the course.
Whether you’re ready to run, walk, play, or simply connect with others in our community, there will be something for everyone.
We’re looking forward to seeing our GCPS community and continuing the work we do together.
We are excited to invite you to join us for the upcoming GCPS Wellness Night – Stronger Together Fun Run/Walk! This fun-filled evening will take place on Wednesday, April 8th from 5:00–7:00 PM (gates open at 5:00 PM, run/walk begins at 5:30 PM) at the Goochland High School Football Stadium.
This event is designed to promote health and wellness among our students, families, and staff across Goochland County Public Schools. There will be delicious food trucks, games, bouncy houses, door prizes, and an opportunity to participate in a fun run/walk featuring colorful chalk along the course.
Whether you’re ready to run, walk, play, or simply connect with others in our community, there will be something for everyone.
We’re looking forward to seeing our GCPS community and continuing the work we do together.
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! 🍎🥛
🚌 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! 💛
📣 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.
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!
Come to the GHS cafeteria on March 7th from 10:00-12:00 to pack food for families in need! Our Interact Club had organized this great event for families to volunteer, donate, or just share. Use the QR code to sign up! Email ssalazar@glnd.k12.va.us for more information. #ToGether
Future Forward Fest = a total hit! 🚀✨Our amazing GCPS library team & ITCs hosted the very first fest last night, and it was packed! Students proudly showcased their classroom creations, the food truck sold out, and both cafeterias were buzzing with creativity. We are SO proud of our innovators and can’t wait to do it again next year! 💡🤖
Huge thanks to Braise-N-Smoke and to everyone who presented, supported, and celebrated with us. See you next year!
Kindness is a team sport at Randolph Elementary! 🏆✨
We loved seeing these Roadrunners go all out for Kindness Spirit Week. From working out problems in jerseys to dreaming of kindness in their PJs, these students proved that being kind is always a win. Way to lead by example, Randolph! 💚💛
We loved seeing these Roadrunners go all out for Kindness Spirit Week. From working out problems in jerseys to dreaming of kindness in their PJs, these students proved that being kind is always a win. Way to lead by example, Randolph! 💚💛
🎥 Budget Development Process Overview
How does our school budget come together? What factors influence the decisions we make? Superintendent Dr. Armstrong explains the budget development process to help our community better understand how we plan for the needs of our students, staff, and schools.
We also invite you to be part of the conversation.
🗓 Public Hearing on the Proposed Budget
🕔 Tonight at 5:00 p.m.
📍 School Administration Building
2938-I River Road W, Goochland
You can watch Dr. Armstrong's video and read more about our proposed budget by following this link: https://www.goochlandschools.org/o/gcps/page/budget-information
Your input is an important part of the process, and we value your voice as we work to develop a budget that reflects our priorities and supports student success.
We hope to see you there!
How does our school budget come together? What factors influence the decisions we make? Superintendent Dr. Armstrong explains the budget development process to help our community better understand how we plan for the needs of our students, staff, and schools.
We also invite you to be part of the conversation.
🗓 Public Hearing on the Proposed Budget
🕔 Tonight at 5:00 p.m.
📍 School Administration Building
2938-I River Road W, Goochland
You can watch Dr. Armstrong's video and read more about our proposed budget by following this link: https://www.goochlandschools.org/o/gcps/page/budget-information
Your input is an important part of the process, and we value your voice as we work to develop a budget that reflects our priorities and supports student success.
We hope to see you there!
It's School Resource Officer Appreciation Day!
We are incredibly grateful for our School Resource Officers—Deputy Michael Donithan, Deputy Trey Carter, Deputy Peter Paradis, Deputy Scott Leabough, and Lieutenant Ryan Leabough—who are a vital part of our school community. Working alongside our staff, they help ensure safe, supportive, and welcoming learning environments. Thank you for the relationships you build, the calm you bring, and the care you show our students every single day. ❤
We are incredibly grateful for our School Resource Officers—Deputy Michael Donithan, Deputy Trey Carter, Deputy Peter Paradis, Deputy Scott Leabough, and Lieutenant Ryan Leabough—who are a vital part of our school community. Working alongside our staff, they help ensure safe, supportive, and welcoming learning environments. Thank you for the relationships you build, the calm you bring, and the care you show our students every single day. ❤
❗️Due to the recent school closures, GCPS will now be open on Monday, February 16th. It will be a Day 1. Please plan accordingly!
