Check out this week's updates, information, and upcoming events at Goochland High School. The Bulldog Bulletin is your weekly look into the great things happening at GHS. Go Bulldogs!

💥💥💥Student Recognitions💥💥💥

Congratulations to the following students who received Bulldog BARKS awards from our faculty and staff for representing our core values throughout the third marking period. They are:

• Bold: Preston Tuthill

• Authentic: Kaylee Perry

• Responsible: Addison Bryce

• Kind: Gabby Munoz

• Successful: Greyson Grant

We are so proud of each of you. Thank you for embodying what it means to be a Goochland Bulldog. Congrats to you all!!

Also, last weekend three students from our Utilities Heavy Construction ll class participated in the SkillsUSA State Championship for Heavy Equipment operating. Goochland competed against nine competitors from the College and Career Academy at Pruden. At the end of the weekend, Goochland brought home a clean sweep!

• Steven Bumgarner - 1st place

• William Mendoza - 2nd place

• Derek Jones - 3rd place

We could not be more proud of these student accomplishments! Also, a huge thank you to Mr. Brandon Eubank (beubank@glnd.k12.va.us) for organizing these opportunities for our students. Without him, this could not have taken place! Steven Bumgarner will now advance to the National competition in Atlanta, GA! Way to go, Steven!

💥💥💥Staff Celebrations💥💥💥

Congratulations to Ms. Lindsey Melvin (Special Education Department) lmelvin@glnd.k12.va.us for being awarded our GCPS Rookie of the Year. Ms. Melvin has been an amazing addition to our Bulldog Family. She works collaboratively with our English Department. 

THIS WEEK at GHS

Dual Enrollment Courses - GCPS is dedicated to making dual enrollment college courses accessible to any of our students who can benefit from them. We are thrilled this year to partner with the Goochland Community Action Program (GCAP) to offer financial assistance for course fees to any family who financially qualifies and whose child will be taking a Reynolds dual enrollment class next year. Please find the application for Dual Enrollment Assistance linked here. Eligibility guidelines and directions for completing and returning the form are included. All forms should be submitted no later than Tuesday, April 30th. Adherence to this deadline is important, as grant funds through GCAP are limited. Please feel free to reach out to Dr. Beth Fowler, GCPS Coordinator of Student Advancement, with any questions (bfowler@glnd.k12.va.us).

Quarles Fellows Scholarship - Seniors, who are Quarles Fellows, and have been accepted to a college or university, are encouraged to apply for the Quarles Fellowship Scholarship. This scholarship is for Quarles Fellows who desire to be educators in either elementary or secondary education and return to teach for Goochland County Public Schools. All applications must be submitted by Wednesday, May 1st by 12:00 pm. Applications can be found on the Class of 2024 Canvas Page.

Miss Goochland Pageant 2024 - The Miss Goochland Pageant will be held on Friday, May 3rd at 6:00 pm. Please contact Coach Jackson (mjackson@glnd.k12.va.us) or Coach Sullivan (msullivan@glnd.k12.va.us) with any questions.

Math Instructional Resources - GCPS will host a public review period for math instructional resources being considered for grades 6 - 12. These resources will be available for any member of our community interested in reviewing materials from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday or by appointment from April 22nd through May 3rd in the GCPS administration building at 2938-I River Road West, Goochland, Virginia.

Baccalaureate Service for Seniors - This service will take place on Sunday, May 5th at 3:00 pm at GHS. Seniors will need to arrive by 2:30 pm. Please wear your Cap and Gown. We hope our graduates and their families will join together for the service. This will be an opportunity to come together for a non-denominational service to pause and reflect on this upcoming milestone with speakers and music. Seniors will earn 15 tickets for attending from ANG. Make sure you come to listen to a great message and earn some extra tickets. 

Athletics and Activities - Please visit www.GoochlandBulldogs.com for up-to-date schedule information. Many of these events can be streamed live at www.NFHSNetwork.com. Feel free to contact Mr. Joe Fowler (jfowler@glnd.k12.va.us) if you have any questions or need more information. 

THIS MONTH at GHS 

Spring Testing Calendar - Please refer to the GHS Spring 2024 Testing Calendar for end-of-the-year testing information and upcoming events. This year, we plan to hold two asynchronous days (May 13th and 20th) to accommodate our staffing needs during SOL testing. Only students who must take an SOL will report on those dates. All other students will work on previously assigned work from home. No one will be required to log into a virtual class on those days. Additionally, all students must take their final exams during the specified testing window. Anyone unable to attend school during the exam window must have a parent contact their administrator.  Please contact me (bhahn@glnd.k12.va.us) or Dr. Stacey Rainbolt (srainbolt@glnd.k12.va.us) if you have any questions. 

PTSA Update - GHS PTSA is working with our Admin team to recognize the hard work and dedication of our GHS teachers and staff during Teacher Appreciation Week from May 6th - 10th. Each day of the week has a theme. As such, they have put together a Signup Genius for the items needed for each day, as well as volunteer slots to help set up and take down lunches; and assemble snack baskets for each teacher pod and Gtech. No time to shop? They’ll do it for you! Monetary contributions can be made here. If you have any questions or want to help, please contact Peggy Finck, Charlene Bryce, or Keisha Carroll. They can all be reached at goochlandhsptsa@gmail.com. We all thank you in advance for your support.

SCA and Class Applications - Students, are you interested in being a leader next year and representing your class and school? If so, please consider applying for Student Council Advisory. Positions include President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer for each grade and the entire student body (rising 11th & 12th graders). Responsibilities include attending monthly meetings and helping plan fun events for the student body, such as Homecoming, and Spirit Weeks. Applications will be available May 6th - 10th and are due by Monday, May 13th to be eligible to run. Students who have submitted their application will be notified of their eligibility to run by Friday, May 17th, and can campaign from May 20th - 24th. All students will vote during Bulldog Block on Tuesday, May 28th.  The winners will be announced on Wednesday, May 29th. Please contact Mrs. Tate (rtate@glnd.k12.va.us) or stop in room E163 with any questions.

AP Testing - AP Testing will begin Tuesday, May 7th, and run through Wednesday, May 22nd. Please click here for exam specifics. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Stacey Rainbolt (srainbolt@glnd.k12.va.us.) 

GCPS Wellness Night - GCPS is hosting a Wellness Fun Run for our Goochland Community on Wednesday, May 8th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at the GHS stadium. The purpose of the event is to promote health and wellness among students, families, and staff.  We'll have food trucks, games, bouncy houses, and door prizes. We'll also have various community organizations there to help connect families with resources. Participants will also be able to participate in a "fun run" with colored chalk.  Come out and join the GCPS mental health team, participate in games, and enjoy a free night of family fun! This event will be fun for all ages. Please contact Ashley Lawson (alawson@glnd.k12.va.us) or Kristin Dunnigan (kdunnigan@glnd.k12.va.us) with any questions.

Senior Send-Off Week - Please join the Bulldog Family with our Senior Send-Off dress-up days during the week of May 15th - 17th and May 21st - 23rd:

• This is for all students to show their school spirit and support our seniors for their last week(s) of fun at GHS!

  • Wednesday, May 15th - First Day of School - Dress like elementary schoolers to remember the "old days."

  • Thursday, May 16th - Future Day - Show off your future plans by dressing as your future career or wearing apparel for your future school or company.

  • Friday, May 17th - Senior Citizen Day - Dress as yourself in 50+ years!

  • Tuesday, May 21st - Twin Day - Match with a friend!

  • Wednesday, May 22nd - White Lies Day -  Students write white lies on white tee shirts. Lies should be harmless and school-appropriate, such as "I'm always on time" (if you're known for being late) or "I'm really quiet" (if you're chatty). Students with inappropriate shirts will be given an alternate, school-appropriate shirt.

  • Thursday, May 23rd - Senior Send-off Day -  Underclassmen will dress in black to show we will miss seniors. Seniors wear caps and gowns for a senior walk.

    
    

REMINDERS    

GCPS Summer School - Goochland offers credit accrual virtual summer courses and there are still spots open in in Health/PE 9, English 12, and Government. All courses will be delivered using Apex, a self-paced learning platform. ***Dates: June 11th, 2024-August 2nd, 2024 ***Tuition: Current GCPS Students, $280/course, in-county residents $280/course, out-of-county $499/course ***For more information and dates of the summer classes, and to get the registration form, please go to our Summer Programming website.   Registration opened on April 17th, 2024, and closes on June 10th, 2024 and there are limited spots available and are filling up quickly.  Economics & Personal Finance, Health and PE 10, and Driver’s Education are full.

Parking Passes - GHS student parking passes are running low. Due to limited spaces for student parking, we only have 10 passes left.  We will stop sales when we have reached our limit of spaces.  The remaining spaces will be sold on a first-come/first-serve basis.  To purchase a parking pass, students must pay the parking fee and complete both the VDOE parking registration form and GHS student parking contract.  Please reach out to Mr. Kempf (wkempf@glnd.k12.va.us) with any questions.

Summer Credit Recovery Information - Be on the lookout in the coming weeks for information about summer courses offered for credit recovery.  Courses will be offered based on student needs and availability.  Please reach out to your child’s teacher if you are concerned about your child passing a specific course for the year. 

Vaccines Required for Rising Seniors - Are you the parent of a current 11th grader? If so, your student is required to have at least one dose of the Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) after the age of 16. These immunizations are provided through your healthcare provider and the Goochland Health Department. Various pharmacies and care centers like Patient First may also provide this vaccine. Your student must provide documentation of this vaccination (or a Religious Exemption form) by the first day of school in August 2024. Students will not be allowed to attend school until documentation is received. If you have any questions, please contact Nurse Griffith at 556-5322 or by email at lgriffith@glnd.k12.va.us.

Virtual VA Summer School Classes - Goochland County Public Schools will be utilizing Virtual Virginia this summer to provide credit accrual course options for high school students that are not offered through GCPS.  Courses offered ***Summer Session: June 17-July 26, 2024 ***Registration: March 1-June 18 2024 (Registration Form) ***Tuition: $375 per person, per course ***Who: Virtual Virginia summer school is for credit accrual only, not recovery of failed classes. Students should be motivated and task-driven. Students should plan to spend approximately 4-5 hours per day on a course. Students may take a maximum of 2 courses (8-10 hours per day for two courses).

Senior Class of 2024

All Night Graduation - Mark your calendars for the following Senior Events:

• Friday, May 3rd - Please complete this form for the end-of-year events! Thank you!

• Monday, May 13th - Our next meeting will be held at Mi Jalisco at 6:30 pm. We will be discussing the end-of-the-year celebration for our seniors.

• Saturday, May 18th - Seniors will walk in the Goochland Day Parade. Seniors will need to arrive in the GHS parking lot at 8:00 am. We will be bussed over to River Road Cottage to enjoy breakfast! Thank you to River Road Cottage for hosting our Seniors again this year! Our lineup spot will be on the Courthouse lawn at 9:45 am and the parade will start at 10:00 am. We hope that you will join this fun activity! This is your last opportunity to earn tickets for your Senior Sunset raffles!

• Monday, June 3rd - Byrd Elementary seniors and parents are invited to open their 2015-2017 BES time capsules at 6:30 pm. This will take place at Byrd Elementary School. Come and open your capsule to see what you and your family put in it back in 5th grade. This is a wonderful night to reconnect with Byrd families, and some of your favorite teachers and reminisce on your favorite memories!

• Thursday, June 6th - The senior class will participate in our annual “Senior Walk” at our GCPS elementary schools. Seniors will need to provide their own transportation. They can attend each school or just the one of their choice! We request that each participating senior wear their cap and gown. If you know of a staff member/retired staff member who meant a lot to your child, please invite them to attend. This is a wonderful day to reunite with teachers, principals, and staff who helped your senior! The school/times are listed below:

  • Randolph Elementary School at 9:00 am

  • Goochland Elementary School at 10:00 am

  • Byrd Elementary School at 11:00 am

• Friday, June 7th - Be sure to mark your calendars for our Senior Sunset Event on the GHS softball field. This event will take place from 7:00 - 10:00 pm. Please RSVP to ensure you receive an envelope with your name containing your tickets. Dinner will be provided via a food truck, alongside a sweet truck, and Kona Ice on site. This year's event features a variety of exciting activities: axe throwing, a mechanical bull, an obstacle course, cornhole, a dunk tank, 360 photo booth, and a DJ. Additionally, we're thrilled to offer HOT AIR BALLOON TETHERED RIDES. A signed waiver will be required for participation in this activity. 

Financial Aid Help- Do you need help filling out or making corrections to the FAFSA? Do you need someone to help explain your Financial Aid Award Letter? Do you still need to know what scholarships are out there? If so, please join Ms. Bradley, our GRASP Advisor, for a virtual pop-in on Monday, May 13th from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM. This is an asynchronous day for our students who aren’t taking an SOL. To join the meeting, click this link: https://meet.google.com/wod-neuq-hqg. Otherwise, to join by phone, dial +1 208-606-0572 and enter this PIN: 131 556 176#

College Vaccination Records - If your college-bound student needs their vaccination records, Nurse Griffith can provide those for you. Please reach out to her at lgriffith@glnd.k12.va.us.  Please allow 24 hours for turn-around time for the records. 

Senior Projects - Seniors, your 24 hours of service and final presentation are due on Tuesday, May 14th. Do not put it off until the last minute. Remember that you must complete a Senior Project to participate in graduation. If you need help, please contact Mr. Cutro (kcutro@glnd.k12.va.us) or your government teacher as soon as possible.

ACA Graduation Regalia Update - ACA graduates may purchase their Graduation regalia at https://www.reynolds.edu/registrar/graduation/regalia.html.  ACA graduates will need to order the Associate unit ONLY (the set includes the stole, which does not need to be ordered separately. This is a change!). The stole may also be worn with your Goochland gown for all GHS graduation-related events.  Visit the Reynolds graduation site for more detailed information about Reynold's graduation celebrations and events.