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!
💥💥 Bulldog Recognitions 💥💥
Class of 2025 College Acceptances - Attention seniors! We would love to acknowledge your college acceptances as you have gotten in. Please fill out this form. You must be logged in to your GLND email to access to submit. Please let us know so we can recognize YOU for your accomplishments! Be sure to contact your counselor with any questions. HERE is a map of where our seniors have been accepted so far.
⚡️️Energize & Engage Day was a huge success! On Friday, March 29th, students signed up to attend courses ranging from Basic Car Maintenance to Pickleball to College Cooking Hacks (a complete list of courses can be found here!) A huge shout-out to our teachers for providing unique and engaging learning experiences focused on building life-readiness skills, a passion for learning, and FUN. Thank you to our students for stepping out of your comfort zones and embracing this day as a chance to explore something new!
FFA Recognition - Before Spring Break, the Goochland FFA Chapter was recognized and will be honored as a National Chapter at the State FFA Convention. This recognition is part of the National Chapter Award Program, which celebrates FFA chapters that actively embody and implement the organization's mission and strategic goals. Huge shoutouts to Mr. Allen (dallen@glnd.k12.va.us) for all of his hard work in making this happen for GHS!
Fishing Club - Big shoutout to Keyshawn Bratcher for another successful tournament before Spring Break. He teamed up with Isaac Kowalski and Miller Nixon as they dominated the water, securing an impressive 4th place finish with a 5-fish limit, weighing in at 11.68 lbs! To top it off, they landed a monster 4.84 lb big fish! Their stellar performance has punched their ticket to the STATE TOURNAMENT! Congratulations, Bulldogs!
Get to Know Some of our Amazing Bulldogs - Throughout the remainder of the school year, we will be highlighting our “teacher-recognized” students each week.
Jackson Edwards is a 10th grader nominated by Ms. Jahangiri! His favorite class is chemistry with her. Jackson plays basketball, and a fun fact about him is that he does not like mayonnaise... Keep being great, Jackson!
Molly Flammia is an 11th grader nominated by Mrs. Mistler. Her favorite class is Psychology with Mrs. Reahard! She does travel soccer, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Honor Society, and Math Honor Society. A fun fact is that she read 12 books over the summer -- her favorite series is Throne of Glass. Awesome job, Molly!
Goochland Robotics Heads to 2025 World Championship! - Congratulations to the Goochland Junkyard Dogs Robotics Team 2106! They are headed to the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) World Championship in Houston, Texas, from April 16th - 19th. As one of 600 teams sent from all over the world, they and their 2025 robot, "Guppy", will work to bring Team 2106 to new heights! Hats off to coaches Mrs. DeLoach (sdeloach@glnd.k12.va.us) and Mr. Maloney (rmaloney@glnd.k12.va.us) for their countless hours and dedication to building this team over the last few years!
Student-Athletes of the Month - We are excited to announce our March student-athletes who excel at balancing academics and athletics while displaying leadership and hard work. March’s winners are Lindsey Burnet and Isaac Hite. Lindsey is a junior leader and team captain on the girl's soccer team. Isaac is a senior who played football in the fall and is currently batting .667 through four games for the baseball team. Both Lindsey and Isaac are students in Blue Ridge Virtual Governors School and the Advanced College Academy. These individuals are great representatives of our school and exemplify what it means to be a student-athlete. Congratulations, Lindsey and Isaac - thank YOU for representing our Bulldog Family!
THIS WEEK at GHS
Project Discovery- Project Discovery is a non-profit organization that helps prepare students for college/career options after high school. The primary goal of the organization is to guide high school students from where they are, through graduation, and then into a career path, through college access initiatives and program activity options. The Project Discovery high school curriculum emphasizes the students’ future and aids them in planning their goals for after graduation. Project Discovery will meet with students during Bulldog Block once or twice a month starting Tuesday, April 8th, on topics such as study skills, choosing a college, goal setting/life planning, admissions and financial aid, and other topics. They will also invite students to join them on college visits. If your child signed up to participate in lunch last week, you will receive an email from Ms. Ferrell. If you would like your student to participate, please contact Renee Ferrell (rferrell@glnd.k12.va.us), Director of School Counseling.
Mock Interviews- GHS will host our seventh annual Mock Interviews Event on Wednesday, April 9th. Business leaders from around the Richmond-Metro area have volunteered to spend their morning with us to interview our students and provide them with feedback. Our seniors and junior CTE completers will be participating in this event. Students should dress in business casual attire for their interview and have their résumé with them, either in a digital format or printed. We look forward to offering this fantastic opportunity for our students to prepare them to be career-ready!
GCPS Fine Arts Festival - Please join the Goochland community on Friday, April 11th, from 5:00 - 8:00 pm for the annual Fine Arts Festival at Goochland High School. This will display works of art from students in grades K - 12! Bring your family for a great night celebrating our students' work throughout the school year!
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
NHS Dodgeball Tournament - Attention Goochland High School Students! Get Ready for the First Ever GHS Student Dodgeball Tournament! Form your teams, bring your best throws, and get ready for some serious fun! GHS is hosting its first-ever Student Dodgeball Tournament during Bulldog Blocks on April 29th, April 30th, and May 2nd.
Details:
Team Size: 6 players per team
Team Requirements: At least one female per team
Registration Fee: $30 per team
All Proceeds: Support the NHS Service Fund to help beautify our community! Don’t miss out on this exciting event! Gather your friends, create your teams, and register today. Let’s make this tournament a blast while supporting a great cause!
How to Register: Please see Ms. Borgie in room K221 to register. All teams must be registered by April 18th. A Maximum number of 8 teams will be allowed. Team registries are first come, first serve. Registration is CASH ONLY.
Dual Enrollment Course Fee Waiver - GCPS is dedicated to making dual enrollment college courses accessible to any students who can benefit from them. Again this year, we are thrilled 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 this summer or beginning in Fall 2025. 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 Friday, April 25th. 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).
PTSA Update - Teacher Appreciation Week is extremely meaningful to our teachers and staff. If you have any questions or want to help, please contact us at goochlandhsptsa@gmail.com. GHS PTSA is working hard to recognize the hard work and dedication of our GHS teachers and staff during Teacher Appreciation Week from April 28th - May 2nd. Each day of the week has a theme. This is the Signup Genius for volunteer slots, which also includes an Amazon wish list for needed items or a straight-up donation. No time to shop? No problem! We’ll do it for you! Monetary contributions can be made here. Plans include: snack baskets for each teacher pod, including Gtech/cafeteria/custodians, a game truck with bowling and other games, and an end-of-week lunch. Thank you in advance for your support!
Prom 2025: Once Upon a Time - The Junior Class of Goochland High School is proud to announce the prom of 2025! Our theme is “Once Upon a Time,” featuring fairytale vibes and a variety of stories you know and love. Prom will be held on Saturday, May 10th from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm at the Adams International School. Come out in your glass slippers! Tickets will go on sale now through GoFan. Ticket prices this year will be $15 for Seniors, $30 for Juniors, and $40 for non-GHS or underclassmen guests. All non-GHS guests must have a permission form on file before prom to attend. Forms can be picked up in the front office. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Boehm (mboehm@glnd.k12.va.us).
GCPS Wellness Night - GCPS is hosting the Stronger Together Fun Run for our Goochland Community on Wednesday, May 14th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm (Gates open at 5:00 PM, Fun Run begins at 5:30 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 Melissa Mariner (mmariner@glnd.k12.va.us) with any questions.
REMINDERS
ATTENTION RISING 12TH GRADERS & PARENTS! - The State of Virginia requires all students going into the 12th grade to receive the Meningococcal vaccine. Please make sure to submit proof of vaccination to me before the start of the 25-26 school year. I’ve attached this link with additional information from the Department of Health. Please let me know if you have any questions (lgriffith@glnd.k12.va.us).
Dress Code Reminders - As we head into the warmer months, we would like to remind our students and their parents of our GCPS Dress Code. Parents, we ask that you speak with your child about this policy, as we will ramp up enforcement of the policy this spring. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns, and thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Economics and Personal Finance: W!se Financial Literacy Certification Test Tutoring This Week - Students enrolled in Economics and Personal Finance are invited to take advantage of two tutoring options. These dedicated blocks of time will help provide additional support for the W!se Financial Literacy Certification Test, which will be administered during the last week of April and the first week of May. During school, specifically Bulldog Block on Tuesday and Thursday, Mr. Hover is available for remediation and preparation for the W!se test. Please send him a Bulldog Block pass or email him at ahover@glnd.k12.va.us. After-school tutoring is also available from 3:45 - 5:15 pm in room E161. During after-school tutoring sessions, snacks will be provided, but transportation is not. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. EYP (eyearoutpatton@glnd.k12.va.us).
Electronic Distribution of Flyers - Throughout the 24.25 school year, please visit this website for upcoming events or activities throughout the Goochland community.
Parking Passes - GHS student parking passes are running low. Due to limited spaces for student parking, we only have 5 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. In order to purchase a parking pass, students must pay the parking fee and complete the parking application. Please reach out to Ms. Coiner (ecoiner@glnd.k12.va.us) with any questions.
Summer School - For more detailed information about summer school options, please go to the Summer Programming Website.
GCPS Credit Accrual Summer School- This summer, we are offering the following virtual courses toward credit accrual: Health/PE 9, Health/PE 10 (this class does not include Driver’s Ed), Economics and Personal Finance, English 12, and Government. All courses will be delivered online using Apex, a self-paced online learning platform, and facilitated by a certified teacher.
· Dates: June 10th - August 1st (virtual)
· Tuition: Current GCPS Students $280/course, in-county residents $280/course, out-of-county $499/course
GCPS Driver’s Ed (Classroom Component)- This 30-hour course is taught in person by a certified GCPS teacher and will satisfy the classroom component required for a student to obtain a driver’s license. This course does not include Behind the Wheel. Transportation to and from this program will not be provided.
· Dates: June 9th - June 13th
· Time: 9:00 AM- 3:00 PM
· Location: Goochland High School
· Fee: $100
Virtual Informational Meeting for the Credit Accrual Virtual Program - It will be held on April 17th from 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM. Please click HERE or dial the phone number below to join.
***Phone Numbers: (US)+1 650-597-2455 PIN: 562 676 958#
Virtual Virginia 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 the summer credit accrual program at GCPS. Virtual Virginia summer school is for credit accrual only, not recovery of failed classes. Students should be motivated and task-driven and 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). Please contact your child's school counselor at GHS for more information about these summer courses.
· Registration: February 26th - June 4th Registration Form
· Dates: Cohort 1 (June 3rd - July 11th) or Cohort 2 (June 17th - July 25th)
· Tuition: $375/course
PTSA Updates - All GHS parents and students are welcome to attend GHS PTSA meetings, which take place at GHS on the second Tuesday of each month at 4:15 pm. We will have some Board openings for SY 25-26. The outgoing Board members will be available to train and support you. It is not a time-intensive role. The GHS PTSA’s main programs are recruiting for membership in the Fall, Teacher Appreciation Week, and two fun events for students. This year, we distributed popcorn during lunch in the fall, and we plan to have music, games, and Italian Ice during lunch in the spring. Please email us at goochlandhsptsa@gmail.com if you are interested!
Student Drivers - There have been recent reports of unsafe driving practices by our student drivers in the back parking lot. Parking at GHS is a privilege, and students who do not abide by safe driving practices may have their parking privileges revoked. Remember to yield to traffic, avoid loud music and engine revving, look both ways before backing out of parking spaces, and control your speed.
Senior Class of 2025
All-Night Graduation - Mark your calendar:
The annual “Senior Walk” in the Goochland Day Parade will be on Saturday, May 17th. It is a nice tradition where the seniors walk in the parade for that proud moment of graduating. Seniors will also earn tickets to the Senior Sunset event. The sign-up will be sent out soon with times and instructions.
The Class of ‘25 Baccalaureate will be held on Sunday, May 18th at 3:00 pm in the GHS auditorium. Seniors are encouraged to attend an inspirational afternoon with music, speakers, and light refreshments afterward. Please wear what you will wear to graduation under the gowns, and don’t forget your caps. Seniors can earn tickets for attending that can go towards Senior Sunset raffle prizes.
The tradition of our “Senior Walks” through our elementary schools will be on Friday, May 23rd. The school and time are as follows: RES at 9:00 am, GES at 10:00 am, and BES at 11:00 am. A sign-up, along with additional details, will be coming soon! Those who attend will earn tickets for the Senior Sunset event.
Be sure to mark your calendars now for the “Senior Sunset” on Friday, May 30th from 6:00 - 10:00 pm in the GHS softball field. We will do different activities, games, food, pictures, and raffle prizes! Please make plans to attend!
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.
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.
Scholarships - A lot of new scholarships have been added to the GHS Class of 2025 Scholarships sheet. Please contact Ms. McMullin (mmcmullin@glnd.k12.va.us) if you have any questions!
Financial Aid - Students and parents can schedule a meeting with our GRASP Advisor, Ms.Lindsay Bradley, to get help with the FAFSA, discuss financial aid award letters, and get additional scholarship information. Please use this link to schedule an appointment or email her at goochland@grasp4va.org.
Senior Cap and Gown Pick-up - Jostens will be here to deliver caps and gowns, as well as other senior products ordered earlier in the year, on Wednesday, April 16th, and Thursday, April 17th, during all lunches. Please ensure you pick up all items from Jostens on these days. If you have not yet ordered your cap and gown, please email our Jostens rep, Sarah Dunn (sarah.dunn@jostens.com), ASAP to ensure that your order arrives in time for graduation!
Senior Projects - Your final 10 hours of service (for a total of 20) and final presentation are due between Tuesday, April 15th, and Thursday, April 17th. Ms. McMullin will be stopping by Government classes during the week of March 17th to review project expectations. Remember that you must complete a Senior Project to participate in graduation. If you need help, please contact Ms. McMullin (mmcmullin@glnd.k12.va.us)!
Reynold's Graduation Ceremony (including ACA students) - The ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 13th at 2:00 pm at the Stuart C. Siegel Center (1200 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23284). Be sure to mark your calendars now and tell all your friends and family! Seating will not be limited for this event, so there is room for them all!
Graduation - We are excited to announce that we will hold our Class of 2025 graduation services on Saturday, May 31st, at Goochland High School at 7:30 pm (rain date: Sunday, June 1st, at 7:30 pm). Additional details will be forthcoming, but rest assured, our graduation committee will work extremely hard to make this another exceptional graduation service, one deserving of an exceptional class. Feel free to contact Ms. Reahard (treahard@glnd.k12.va.us) with any questions.