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!
💥💥Staff Recognitions💥💥
Congratulations to Ms. Krista Burkhart (Social Studies Department) - kburkhart@glnd.k12.va.us and Ms. Erin Woolard (Special Education Department) ewoolard@glnd.k12.va.us for being awarded our October Faculty Bulldog BARKS award. We received over 40 staff member nominations from our faculty, students, and parents. Thank you to all who nominated one of our staff members. All nominations will be shared with those individual staff members!
THIS WEEK at GHS
Kindness Campaign - October is Bullying Prevention Month and for this month, we will be promoting one of our core values, kindness, at GHS. We will have a weekly quote on our announcements and ask teachers to catch students who are demonstrating kindness to let us know so those students can be recognized. We will also have a Kindness Campaign from October 21st - October 25th.
Powderpuff Game Rescheduled - The Powderpuff game was postponed due to wet weather. It has been rescheduled for Monday, October 21st at 7:00. Please reach out to Mr. Funkhouser (jfunkhouser@glnd.k12.va.us) with any questions.
GHS Club Fair - We will be holding our annual Club Fair on Wednesday, October 23rd during 4th block in the Learning Commons. This is an opportunity for our clubs to showcase what they do and a chance for our students to explore the variety of clubs that GHS offers. Seniors with early release will get a chance to attend from 2:00 - 2:25 pm. All other students will rotate through the club fair with their 4th block class. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Fowler (jfowler@glnd.k12.va.us).
Virginia College Application Week- This week is Virginia College Application Week! School Counselors will be doing a fun college trivia activity at lunches on Wednesday, October 23rd. Students can stop by and spin the wheel to earn a prize!
A few college application reminders from School Counseling.
Students should submit college applications by the college’s deadline. Do not wait for recommendation letters or transcripts to be sent. The student’s deadline is firm, the counselors and teachers have a little more leeway, but students are encouraged to email the recommender or the counselor for a gentle reminder of the deadline or that an application was submitted.
If a student needs a letter of recommendation from a School Counselor, they need to fill out the Request for Counselor Recommendation Form.
Students applying to colleges that are NOT on Common App, need to request a transcript to be sent using their Parchment account.
The FAFSA opens on December 1st, 2024. If you would like to make an appointment with Ms. Bradley, our GRASP Advisor, please go to GHS GRASP appointments. Ms. Bradley can also help students and families with scholarship searches.
If you have any questions about the college application process, please contact your child’s School Counselor.
Sense of Belonging Survey - Linked here, please find a preview copy of the student GCPS Sense of Belonging and Inclusion Survey that will be administered to students during their English class on Thursday, October 24th, or Friday, October 25th. The purpose of the survey is to collect student input on how our school is doing in creating a safe, welcoming, inclusive environment for all students and to solicit input on how we can improve. Any parent wishing to opt their child out of taking this survey may do so by contacting our survey coordinator, Catherine Richards, at crichards@glnd.k12.va.us or (804) 556-5322.
Underclassmen Pictures - Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors - get ready for picture day on Thursday, October 24th, and Friday, October 25th! You will attend picture day with your English class. Be on the lookout for picture day packets coming home at the beginning of October.
Goochland Drama Presents: The Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe - This adaptation of C.S. Lewis' timeless classic brings to life the enchantment and intrigue of Aslan, the mighty lion, his battle with the White Witch, and the journey of four children who unknowingly step through an old wardrobe into the unforgettable world of Narnia. This show features a cast and crew of both GHS and GMS students and is perfect for family members of all ages!
SHOW DATES AND TIMES:
Friday, October 25th at 7:00 PM
Saturday, October 26th at 7:00 PM
Saturday, October 27th at 2:00 PM
TICKETS:
Students and Senior Citizens (60 and Up): $10
Adults: $15
Click Here to purchase tickets and more information concerning the show!
PTSA Updates - THANK YOU to all the PTSA volunteers who helped provide popcorn to over 800 students on Monday, October 14th. Students and staff really enjoyed the treat.
Another special THANK YOU to volunteers who provided a delicious lunch to staff on Friday, October 18th. Your hard work and generosity was greatly appreciated.
If you are interested in volunteering for future events, please email (goochlandhsptsa@gmail.com.)
Have you joined the PTSA? If not, please join HERE. Help us get to 100 members! Membership puts you in a raffle for a Target gift card.
More information can be found HERE. We are eager for your opinions and ideas. GHS students are always welcome to offer ideas, attendance, etc.!
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. Fowler (jfowler@glnd.k12.va.us) if you have any questions or need more information.
THIS MONTH at GHS
Report Card Distribution - Students will receive Marking Period 1 report cards from their teachers during Block 1 on Tuesday, October 29th. Please reach out to your student’s teachers should you have specific questions.
Gifted Referral Window Open - The fall gifted referral window is open. Teachers, students, parents, and community members may complete a referral for gifted evaluation throughout October. As a reminder, Goochland identifies students as gifted in the following areas:
English / Language Arts / Math / General Intellectual Aptitude / Fine Arts (including vocal music, instrumental music, dance, acting, technical theatre, and studio arts) / and Career and Technical Aptitude
If there is a student you'd like to refer for evaluation, please contact Mrs. Howell (khowell@glnd.k12.va.us) before Thursday, October 31st.
Advisory Committee for Equity in Education (ACEE) - The Advisory Committee for Equity in Education (ACEE) invites all interested and solution-focused Goochland community members to join us at the Central High Arts & Education Complex on Saturday, November 2nd, for a Community Conversation focused on communication. Please register here or using the QR code on the attached flyer. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Fowler (bfowler@glnd.k12.va.us).
ACA Orientation - Class of 2028 ACA students and newly admitted Class of 2027 ACA students are cordially invited, along with their parents, to attend ACA Orientation on Monday, November 4th, at 6:30 pm. This virtual event will feature an overview of the program, including recent curriculum changes, that will help families plan over the next four years (including summers). Topics covered will include dual enrollment fee projections, course requirements, academic standards, additional supports, and transferability of credits. We look forward to seeing you online at this Google Meet!
GCPS Closed - All GCPS schools will be closed on Tuesday, November 5th for election day. Our Bulldog staff will be participating in virtual professional development.
Summer Residential Governor's Schools - Do you know of a student interested in attending any of the Summer Residential Governor's Schools in 2025? Programs include: Agriculture, Humanities, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Engineering, Marine Science, World Languages, and Visual and Performing Arts. Please contact Mrs. Howell (khowell@glnd.k12.va.us) or complete the link HERE for more information on Friday, November 11th.
Cheerleading Tryouts - Cheerleading tryouts for the winter sideline season will be held on November 11th and 12th. We will meet in the GHS cafeteria at 3:35 pm each day. An interest meeting will be held on Thursday, November 7th in Coach Stuck's Room (H194) during Bulldog Block. Please email Coach Stuck (mstuck@glnd.k12.va.us) and she can create a pass for the interest meeting. You can also go by her room and sign up at her door. Please visit this link for tryout information and forms/applications that must be completed before tryouts. Please message Coach Jackson through Canvas or email (mjackson@glnd.k12.va.us) with any questions!
REMINDERS
Electronic Distribution of Flyers - Throughout the 24.25 school year, please visit this website for upcoming events or activities throughout the Goochland community.
Yearbooks - Yearbooks are for sale! And due to last year’s shipping issues, Balfour has given us a one-year discount on yearbook prices! Please consider purchasing your 2024-2025 yearbook now. Yearbooks will be $55 through the end of the year and $65 after January 1st, 2025. Make sure to order your yearbook through the Balfour website. Please contact Mrs. Mistler (kmistler@glnd.k12.va.us) if you have any questions. We will have a spring release this year, so yearbooks will be in your hands before we leave for the summer!
Senior Class of 2025
All Night Graduation - Are you interested in purchasing a “Bulldog Discount Card?” If so, email the ANG team (email above) or visit Goochland Pharmacy, Goochland Cares, Virginia Archery, River Road Cottage, and Simply Fetching along with parents and at football games. You can enjoy a discount at over 24 different local businesses. The cost is only $10!
Be sure to mark your calendars for our Fall Bingo Night on Saturday, November 9th in the GHS cafeteria. The doors will open at 5:30 pm and the games will begin at 6:00 pm. Please come out for a fun night of gift card bingo, lots of awesome raffle prizes, and a 50/50 raffle. You can purchase your presale bingo cards at River Road Cottage. Presale cards will be $20 ($25 at the door). The signup document has been shared.
For our Casino Night fundraiser, we are looking for sponsors starting in January 2025. Casino Night will be held at Bandits Ridge on Friday, March 14th. Please contact Michele Brooks at 804-221-2336 if you know of a person or business that would like to sponsor.
Be sure to mark your calendars now for the “Senior Sunset” on Friday, May 30th. We will have more details during the second semester!
Please follow ANG on Facebook, “Goochland All Night Graduation 2025.” If you have any questions or want to join ANG, please email them at GoochlandANG@gmail.com.
Senior Portraits - The senior portrait make-up day is scheduled for Friday, November 1st! Students who have not yet taken senior portraits AND those students who have already requested retakes from Mrs. Mistler will automatically be scheduled. Students will receive SmartPasses for their portrait times in mid-October. Please contact Mrs. Mistler (kmistler@glnd.k12.va.us) with any questions. If you plan on taking your portraits with an outside photographer, please plan to have a digital file sent to Mrs. Mistler by Friday, December 1st. The requirements for senior portraits taken with other photographers are a blue background; vertical, formal poses; 300 dpi; and wallet-size crop.
Senior Projects - This year, students will complete a total of 20 service hours, 10 hours due in December and 10 hours due in April. Students will not be permitted to walk at the GHS graduation ceremony if they do not complete their senior project. Lastly, Education for Employment and Blue Ridge Virginia Governor's School students complete a separate senior project through those experiences. Please contact Mallory McMullin at (mmcmullin@glnd.k12.va.us) with any questions.
Senior Ads - Those families wishing to buy an ad in the yearbook for their senior can do so now HERE. Once you select and pay for your desired ad size, you can create and design the ad in Balfour’s online program. All ads are due by Saturday, February 1st.
Class of ‘24 Graduation Details - Please mark your calendars for our GHS class of 2025 graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 31st at 7:30 pm at the GHS Stadium. The rain date will be Sunday, June 1st at 7:30 pm. We will have follow-up details in the coming months regarding the senior students' last day of school, senior exam week, etc.