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.
Reynolds ACA Graduation - Congratulations to the 73 GHS seniors in the ACA Class of 2025 who earned their associate's degree on Tuesday, May 13th. Collectively, this group accumulated well over 4,400 transferable college credits. Way to go Redhawk-Bulldogs! Also, a huge shoutout to Dr. Beth Fowler (bfowler@glnd.k12.va.us), Ms. Joi Ely, and Ms. Joanna Wensell (jwensell@glnd.k12.va.us) for an amazing job working behind the scenes with these students over the last several years!
Unified Sports Update - The Goochland Bulldog Unified Sports Team wrapped up another stellar season this past week. Some of our highlights include:
Great Bowling season with our District in Charlottesville
Unified Field Day with Monticello and Fluvanna
Special Olympics “Be YOUnified” Campaign this fall
Sending our first ever Unified Team to Baton Rouge, Louisiana for the Special Olympics National Bowling Competition (Girls: Jayda Hope, Rachelle Hope, Ava Freeman, and Ella Pillsbury - Boys: Owen Powers, Dymontrie Hopkins, Charlie Darr, and Sam Farkas)
Undefeated basketball regular season, making it to the semi-finals at Orange County HS
Amazing Kickball season
Hosted a Unified Track meet in conjunction with the Special Olympics Torch Run
The Torch run is an amazing way for our local law enforcement and emergency care providers to raise money and awareness for the Special Olympics. The event showcased some of our amazing athletes. Conner Emmert won his 100M Heat, and Owen Powers won the Long Jump. Destiny Brent was 2nd in the Softball Throw. Our 4x100M teams finished 1st in their heats: Girls - Jayda Hope, Destiny Brent, Lila Bell, and Gigi Grant; Boys - Jackson Edwards, Conner Emmert, Mason Duke, and Dymonrie Hopkins. A strong 2nd place finish to our 4x100 team of Seb Saxon, Owen Powers, Will Johns, and Carter Alechko. Skyler Woodward and Lorenzo Guerrero represented us well in the 100M and Softball Throw.
We are so thankful to our GHS community and beyond for all of the support we have received and continue to receive. Our extraordinary athletes couldn’t do it without you all. Our team is excited for the 25-26 Unified season already! Go Bulldogs!!
THIS WEEK at GHS
Spring Testing Calendar - Please refer to the GHS Spring 2025 Testing Calendar for end-of-the-year testing information and upcoming events. This year, we plan to hold two asynchronous days (May 12th and 19th) 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.
Highlights for THIS week:
Monday = Asynchronous School Day
Only Math SOL testers attend
Request permission to leave after testing can be emailed to: bulldogs@glnd.k12.va.us
Tuesday = Senior Exams - Day 1/Block 2 & Day 1/Block 4
Drama Banquet at 6:00 pm
Wednesday = Senior Exams - Day 2/Block 2 & Day 2/Block 4
Senior Scholarship Breakfast at 9:30 am (Invite ONLY)
Contact Ms. McMullin with any questions - mmcmullin@glnd.k12.va.us
Thursday = Last day for seniors
Senior Class Walk throughout GMS/GHS at 9:15 am
Senior laptop collection
Senior class picnic at 11:00 am with GHS Admin
MCJROTC Awards Night at 5:00 pm
Friday = Underclassman Final Exams - Day 2/Block 1 & Day 2/Block 3
Senior Walk at RES - 9:00 am
Senior Walk at GES - 10:00 am
Senior Walk at BES - 11:00 am
Asynchronous School Days - GHS will have an asynchronous learning day on Monday, May 19th. Only students taking a Math SOL are required to come to school on this day. All other students will remain home and work on existing assignments for their Day 2 classes. If you would like your student to leave GHS after their SOL, please email our front office staff (bulldogs@glnd.k12.va.us).
SOL Testing Reminder - Students: If you are taking any of the SOL tests on Monday, May 19th, or a retake throughout the week, please make sure that you bring both a fully charged laptop and your computer charger to school. The Learning Commons does not have enough loaner laptops or chargers to meet everyone's needs, so please don't forget to grab both before leaving the house. Good luck!
Football Player/Parent Meeting - There will be a virtual football meeting on Monday, May 19th at 7:00 pm. All students who plan to participate in football next fall should plan to attend, along with at least one parent or guardian. Important information about the summer and fall will be shared. Here is the link to attend the meeting.
Yearbook Distribution - The 24-25 yearbooks are in! Seniors will be able to pick up their yearbooks during ALL lunches in the cafeteria on Tuesday, May 20th, and underclassmen will be able to pick up their yearbooks during ALL lunches in the cafeteria on Wednesday, May 21st. Mrs. Mistler will distribute yearbooks to individuals who cannot pick up their books during lunches later that week. To those on the waitlist, be on the lookout for an email from Mrs. Mistler for further information about purchasing extras. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Mistler (kmistler@glnd.k12.va.us).
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. All students will vote during Bulldog Block on Tuesday, May 20th. The winners will be announced on Wednesday, May 21st, and will meet with Mrs. Tate on Tuesday, May 27. Please contact Mrs. Tate (rtate@glnd.k12.va.us) or stop by room E163 with any questions.
2025-26 Sports Physicals - The athletics department will have four Tuckahoe Orthopedic doctors perform VHSL physicals on Wednesday, May 21st at 3:45 pm. This will cover liability for athletes, including band members, from May 2024 - July 2026. VHSL physicals will need to be completed and turned in to Coach Fowler before participating in summer and out-of-season workouts. The cost is $20. Students must have a signed Tuckahoe Orthopedic Acknowledgement Liability of Relationship form by a parent to be seen by a Tuckahoe Orthopedic doctor, along with the family history. Please contact Coach Fowler (jfowler@glnd.k12.va.us), Coach Gordon (prgordon@glnd.k12.va.us), Coach Krupp (kkrupp@glnd.k12.va.us), or Mr. Gittelman (jgittelman@glnd.k12.va.us) for more information.
Senior Send-Off Week - Please join the Bulldog Family with our Prom Spirit Week dress-up days during the week of May 20th - 22nd:
This is for all students to show their school spirit and support our seniors for their last week(s) of fun at GHS!
Tuesday, May 20th - Job Day - Show off your future plans by dressing as your future career
Wednesday, May 21st - Black v. Colorful - Seniors dress colorfully and underclassmen wear black! We are mourning the end of our seniors' high school era!
Thursday, May 22nd - Anything but a Backpack - Must be school-appropriate and not be gasoline-powered or noisy! *No pets or younger siblings!
Senior Scholarship Breakfast- This week, we will be holding a senior scholarship breakfast to present seniors with scholarships on Wednesday, May 21st. Parents were invited in an email from Ms. McMullin this past week. Please RSVP to Ms. McMullin with the number attending so we can prepare. We will contact anyone we have not heard back from tomorrow. We look forward to celebrating with you!
Senior Materials Collection - Seniors will have an opportunity to turn in their GCPS-issued items (laptop, chargers, uniforms, textbooks, library books, etc.) following their senior walk on Thursday, May 22nd at 9:30 AM. The final opportunity to return items is before graduation practice on Saturday, May 31st at 10:00 AM. All items must be returned before receiving tickets for graduation.
MCJROTC Awards Ceremony - The annual MCJROTC Awards Ceremony is on Thursday, May 22nd at 5:00 pm in the GHS gym. Cadets should report at 4:30 pm in uniform. Second-year Cadets and up should wear the Service Uniform. First-year Cadets should wear Cammies/polos. Parents are encouraged to attend and celebrate the Cadets' hard work this year.
All Night Graduation Updates for Seniors - 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. Those who attend will earn tickets for the Senior Sunset event.
All seniors - please fill out the form HERE! The deadline to complete this form is Friday, May 23rd.
End-of-Year Reminders from Nurse Griffith - As the end of the school year approaches, I wanted to send out a few reminders:
GCPS does not allow students to carry medication on school buses; therefore, if you supply the school clinic with medication or medical supplies for your student, a parent/guardian must pick it up. You may pick up your student’s medications anytime during school hours (8:15 am - 3:35 pm) until Friday, May 30th at 1:35 pm. After that time, any remaining medications will be disposed of in a safe and environmentally friendly manner.
If your student has a chronic health condition (i.e., Diabetes, Seizures, Asthma, Severe allergies) they will need an updated medical management plan completed by their physician for the next school year (2025 - 2026). Also, if your student will be taking medications for any reason during the next school year, they will need a new Medication Administration Form completed.
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 or a religious exemption form by the first day of school. 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. Students will not be allowed to attend school until documentation is received.
If you have any questions, please contact me, Nurse Griffith at 556-5322 x4875 or by email at lgriffith@glnd.k12.va.us.
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
GCPS Closed - As a reminder, all Goochland County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, May 26th, for the Memorial Day holiday. I hope everyone enjoys their weekend and remembers those in our armed forces who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving this great country.
GHS Cheerleading Fall 2025 Sideline Tryouts - Cheerleading tryouts for the fall sideline season will be Tuesday, May 27th - Thursday, May 29th. Rising 8th - 12th graders are eligible to try out. We will meet in the GHS Cafeteria each day when the bell rings, and you should be dressed and ready by 3:50 pm to start. Please visit HERE for tryout information and forms/applications that will need to be completed before tryouts. Please message Coach Madison Jackson through Canvas or email mjackson@glnd.k12.va.us with any questions!
Volleyball Beginners Camp - GHS is excited to host our annual Beginners Volleyball Camp! This camp is geared towards players who are new to the sport. It will be held from June 16th - 18th from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm each day in the GHS Gym. This camp is open for all rising 4th - 9th-grade students. The cost is $75 and can be paid online via OSP. Please reach out to Coach Jacobsen (rjacobsen@glnd.k12.va.us) or Coach Ferguson (epferguson@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).
Dual Enrollment Fees - Dual enrollment course fees have been assigned as an obligation in OSP for any student who has requested a Reynolds Community College class in their 2025-26 schedule. This includes all ACA students. Summer dual enrollment course fees are due in May, but the fees for the 2025-26 school year are not due until Friday, August 1st. Families who are interested in spreading their payments out can begin to do so now by making partial payments. As a reminder, the fees can be tricky to find! You will locate them by clicking on "Pay Obligation" in the blue bar at the top of the OSP screen ("Pay Obligation" is found in the menu when accessing OSP on your phone). Please reach out to Dr. Fowler (bfowler@glnd.k12.va.us) with any questions regarding payment or to request an application for financial assistance.
Electronic Distribution of Flyers - Throughout the 24.25 school year, please visit this website for upcoming events or activities throughout the Goochland community.
PTSA Board Members Needed - The PTSA is seeking the support of parents who want to join the PTSA Board for the 2025-2026 school year. It’s a great way to help support our students, staff, and community by providing an exceptional experience here at Goochland High School. If you or someone you know is interested in serving, please contact the GHS PTSA (goochlandhsptsa@gmail.com).
Spring Sports Survey - Since we have closed out the spring athletics season, our athletics department would like to hear feedback from our parents and student-athletes. Parents, please use the link to the Spring 2025 Parent End of Season Survey and students should use the link to the Spring 2025 Student-Athletic End of Season Survey to provide us with commendations and suggestions for improvement. We look forward to reviewing the results!
Summer School - Another section of Health and PE 10 has been added and has spots available. For more detailed information about summer school options, please go to the Summer Programming Website.
Senior Class of 2025
All-Night Graduation - 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! All seniors must be present at 6:30 pm to be eligible for the prizes.
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 Awards Night and Decision Night Reception- Our senior awards night will be on Tuesday, May 27th, at 6:00 PM. We encourage ALL seniors to attend this event as we will be celebrating all students with a slideshow presentation and reception to celebrate seniors' post-secondary plans for college, trade school, military, apprenticeships, or the workforce. Parents of seniors earning an award will be notified by email by the end of the day on Friday, May 23rd. We also ask seniors or their parents to submit a picture of their senior with their plans to this document or email Ms. McMullin at mmcmulln@glnd.k12.va.us. If a picture is not submitted, senior portraits will be used. If you don’t want your child to appear in the slideshow, please email Ms. McMullin.
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). HERE is the message shared with senior families a few weeks ago. Feel free to contact Ms. Reahard (treahard@glnd.k12.va.us) with any questions.