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💥
Competition Cheer - Congratulations to the competition cheer team on their performance at the Jefferson District Competition. The squad brought home the Jefferson District Championship! Gracie Condrey, Quinn Ford, Peyton Juran, Addi Kemp, Paisley Russell, and Natalie Wiener were named to the first team all-district squad. Soleil Cleaton, Vivian Fink, Brooke Petty, and Eden Socarras were named to the second team. The comp cheer team will be back in action at the region competition on Saturday, October 31st at Brentsville District High School. Way to go, Ladies!
Drama Presentation - Hats off to our Drama Department for their amazing show - “The Play that Goes Wrong” this weekend! The TWO casts have worked incredibly hard over the last few months, and it certainly showed this weekend! Our Drama students continue to amaze us with their acting skills - they are pretty unbelievable! Many thanks to Mr. Burch (nburch@glnd.k12.va.us) and Mrs. Melton (nmelton@glnd.k12.va.us) for all of their work helping prepare our students!
PTSA - THANK YOU! - A HUGE thanks to our PTSA for providing a popcorn treat for our students and a catered lunch for our teachers this week! We greatly appreciate the PTSA's dedication to enhancing the GHS experience! If you'd like to get more involved with our PTSA, please let Mr. Glessman (pglessman@glnd.k12.va.us) know, and he can make the connection!
THIS WEEK at GHS
Homecoming Details - Spirit Week Days:
Monday, October 19th - Anything but a Backpack
Tuesday, October 20th - Toy Tuesday
(Toy Story characters, cowboys/girls, Space Rangers, aliens, etc.)
Wednesday, October 21st - Frat v. Country
(wear your preppiest or your most country look)
Thursday, October 22nd - Heroes v. Villains
(Dress as your favorite good or bad guy/ girl)
Friday, October 23rd - Bold Red & Gold
(Show off your Bulldog spirit)
Powder Puff Football Game:
The game will occur on
Thursday, October 22, at 8:00 pm
at the stadium. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Funkhouser (
).
Senior Parking Spot Challenge -
Attention seniors, we are pleased to announce our first parking spot chalk decorating challenge! Seniors will be able to decorate their assigned parking spots with chalk on
Wednesday, October 21st, from 4:00 - 7:00 pm
! Our administration will judge the spots and announce a winner on Thursday morning!
Pep Rally:
The pep rally will take place on
Friday, October 23rd
. If your student would prefer not to attend, please fill out this
for Mrs. Coiner. Thank you!
Floats:
Does your club or sports team want to create a float for our Homecoming Parade before the Homecoming Game on
Friday, October 23rd
? Reach out to Mrs. Tate (
) for more information. We can't wait to see your Bulldog pride on display!
Hallway Decorating:
Students may decorate grade-level hallways from
3:40 - 8:00 pm on Thursday, October 22nd.
No decorations can be on floors or hung more than 2 feet from the ceiling. Clean-up will begin at
7:30 pm,
and no new decorations may go up on the walls after
7:45 pm
. Hallways must be clear of students and supplies at
8:00 pm
.
Powderpuff Football Game:
The game will occur on
Thursday, October 22nd at 8:00 pm
. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Funkhouser (
).
Dance Ticket Sales:
Tickets for the Homecoming Dance will be available for purchase starting
Friday, October 9th - Thursday, October 22nd, during lunches
. Tickets are $10 each and can only be purchased by cash or check. Non-GHS guests must have a dance guest form submitted before having a ticket purchased for them. Tickets will not be sold at the door!
Dance:
The Homecoming Dance will take place on
Saturday, October 24th, from 7:00 - 10:00 pm
in the GHS gym. Please be aware that bags and water bottles will be checked in by GHS staff at the entrance. Students will not be permitted to go out to their cars and return to the dance. We appreciate your cooperation as we prioritize the well-being of our students! Water and light refreshments will be provided, and Kona Ice will be available for purchase, beginning at
8:00 pm
.
Virginia College Application Week- Virginia College Application Weeks are October 19th - 23rd and October 26th-30th. This past Thursday and Friday, School Counselors had a College Application Workshop during English 12 classes in the LC. Students could work on their college applications, resumes, or whatever they needed with help from School Counseling. School Counselors will be doing a fun college trivia activity at lunch on Friday, 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
.
Students applying to colleges that are NOT on Common App need to request a transcript to be sent using their Parchment account.
The FAFSA opened on October 1st.
If you would like to make an appointment with Ms. Gupton, our GRASP Advisor, please
. Ms.Gupton 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.
Jostens at Lunches for Class of ‘27 - Jostens will be at GHS during all lunches on Tuesday, October 20th, to assist with graduation items, class rings, and cap/gown orders. Please use THIS link www.jostens.com to order online or call by phone: 1-800-Jostens (567-8367). Please note that your cap and gown unit does come with a tassel to be worn on graduation and can be ordered online as well. The senior apparel and keepsake items will ship directly to your home two weeks after your order. The graduation Announcements, personalized paper items, and cap and gown unit will be delivered in March. Feel free to contact Jostens with any questions during this process by phone (1-800-567-8367) or email (sarah.dunn@jostens.com).
Kindness Campaign - October is Bullying Prevention Month, and for this month, we will be promoting one of the GHS core values, kindness. We will recognize students for acts of kindness that are nominated by teachers and other students. GHS will celebrate Unity Day by wearing orange on Wednesday, October 21st. The goal of Unity Day is to bring together youth, parents, educators, businesses, and community members across the nation to emphasize the message that bullying is not acceptable and that all students deserve to be safe in school, online, and in the community.
All Night Graduation (Chick-fil-A Spirit Night) - On Saturday, October 24th, the Chick-fil-A at 288 and Broad is hosting a Mobile App spirit night. A portion of the proceeds from 10:30 am - 8:00 pm will benefit ANG. You must order through the mobile app and enter code GHSANG.
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 (referrals from sources other than parents can be found here). 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
To return your referral or to discuss the gifted evaluation process, please contact Kecia Howell (khowell@glnd.k12.va.us) before Friday, October 30th.
Athletics and Activities - Please visit www.GoochlandBulldogs.com for up-to-date schedule information. You can also follow us on Instagram @GoochlandSports. You can also watch many of these events live-streamed 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
Girls Basketball Interest Meeting - There will be an interest meeting for any girls interested in playing basketball this year during Bulldog Block on Tuesday, October 27th in room E160. Please sign up on Flex. Please contact Coach Kempf (wkempf@glnd.k12.va.us) with any questions.
Monthly Athletic Boosters Meeting - The October Athletic Boosters will meet on Tuesday, October 27th in the cafeteria at 6:00. If you would like to be more involved, please contact Mr. Fowler (jfowler@glnd.k12.va.us). A virtual link can be found here. We would love for you to join us!
Report Card Distribution - Students will receive Marking Period 1 report cards from their teachers during Block 1 on Wednesday, October 28th. Please reach out to your student’s teachers should you have specific questions.
Summer Residential Governor's School Applications - Applications for the 2027 Summer Residential Governor's School programs are available on the VDOE website for current high school sophomores and juniors. Video profiles showcasing each program are also accessible on the site. Interested students should complete the SRGS interest form no later than Friday, October 30th. Please contact Kecia Howell (KHowell@glnd.k12.va.us) with questions.
GCPS Student Experience Survey - The GCPS Student Experience Survey will be administered to students during their block 2 class on Monday, November 2nd. If you prefer your child not to participate, please print, complete, and return the physical GCPS Opt-Out Form to your school’s main office. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Hahn (bhahn@glnd.k12.va.us).
GCPS Closed - All GCPS schools will be closed on Tuesday, November 3rd for Election Day. Our Bulldog staff will be participating in virtual professional development.
ASVAB Testing - Students in English 11 will participate in the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Career Exploration Test (ASVAB CEP) on November 4th and 5th. The students will take the iCAT version of the ASVAB, which means it cannot be used for military entrance. Instead, it serves students, families, and school counselors by providing valuable information about a student’s current aptitude and post-secondary interests. Students who have VA/US History on Day 1’s will test on Wednesday, November 4th during Blocks 1 - 2. Students who have VA/US History on Day 2’s will test on Thursday, November 5th during Blocks 1-2. Please be on the lookout for an email from Dr. Rainbolt (srainbolt@glnd.k12.va.us) outlining specific details.
ACA Orientation - Class of 2030 ACA students and newly admitted Class of 2029 ACA students are cordially invited, along with their parents, to attend ACA Orientation on Wednesday, November 4th, at 6:30 pm. This virtual event will feature an overview of the program that will help families plan over the next four years (including summers). We look forward to seeing you online at this Google Meet. Can't log in with video? Please dial: (US) +1 231-844-9650 PIN: 662131905#. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Hudak (amhudak@glnd.k12.va.us).
AP Exam Registration - Students in Advanced Placement Courses have the option to take the AP exam associated with that course. Higher scores on the exam can result in possible college credit depending on the college/university. More information and test registration can be found HERE. Registration is due by Friday, November 6th! If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Rainbolt (srainbolt@glnd.k12.va.us).
Winter Sports - Winter sports start at Goochland High School in a few weeks. All participants must have a physical on file dated within the past fourteen months to participate in tryouts per VHSL requirements. We look forward to seeing our athletes in action this winter! Here is information for various sports:
Boys Basketball: Monday, November 9th -
Contact Coach Gordon at
for more information.
Girls Basketball: Monday, November 9th -
Contact Coach Kempf at
for more information.
Wrestling:
Monday, November 9th, at 4:00 pm
at the old GES facility. Contact Coach Ross Harris at
for more information.
Swim: Tuesday, November 17th
at the Goochland YMCA. Contact Coach Brown at
for more information.
Winter Cheer:
Cheerleading tryouts for the winter sideline season will be held on
November 16th, 17th, and 18th
. We will meet in the GHS cafeteria at 3:35 pm each day. Contact Coach Stuck at
for more information.
Veterans’ Day Ceremony - On Wednesday, November 11th, GHS will hold our annual Veterans’ Day Ceremony at 9:30 am in the school auditorium. Please wish our MCJROTC Cadets and Band members luck as we celebrate America and those brave few who answered her clarion call to serve in her defense.
Prom Planning Committee - Attention Juniors and Seniors! Want to help plan prom? If you want your input heard for the event, please join the Prom Planning Committee. We will meet once a month until prom time to discuss possible themes, fundraising, and what YOU want to see and hear at prom. Our first meeting will be on Monday, November 16th, during Bulldog Block in the Learning Commons. Contact Mrs. Proffitt (mproffitt@glnd.k12.va.us) to be added to the Pass group, or sign up yourself to attend. See you there!
Mock Interviews - GHS will host our 9th annual Mock Interviews Event on Wednesday, December 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!
REMINDERS
Electronic Distribution of Flyers - Throughout the 26.27 school year, please visit this website for upcoming events or activities throughout the Goochland community.
PowerSchool & Canvas Reminders - As Marking Period 2 begins, we would like to remind you that official course grades can be found in PowerSchool and are updated weekly. If you do not have a PowerSchool account, please email Catherine Richards, our Teacher Support Coach, at crichards@glnd.k12.va.us for your access code. Canvas will allow you to view your child’s assignments, course content, and announcements from teachers. If you do not have a parent Canvas account, please follow the directions here to get started.
Yearbooks - Yearbooks are for sale! Please consider purchasing your 2026-2027 yearbook now. Yearbooks will be $60 through the end of the year and $70 starting January 1, 2027. Make sure to order your yearbook through the Jostens 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 2027
All Night Graduation (ANG) - The next ANG meeting is Tuesday, November 3rd at 6:00 pm. Families, seniors, teachers, staff, and community supporters - all are welcome!
The 13th Annual Noel November Holiday Bazaar
- Are you a local business owner looking for a great way to boost holiday business AND give back to your community?
This year’s bazaar will be held on
Saturday, November 7th,
from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
at Goochland High School. We NEED vendors! Please email
with questions.
Volunteers needed for the indoor concessions fundraiser -
Volunteers are needed to run the concession stand during home volleyball games. We are in need of 2 adults and 2 students per game. All seniors and family members will earn tickets for the end-of-year senior party prizes. Please sign up
.
Bulldog Cards
- Support the senior class and enjoy various discounts and perks at local businesses! Cards are $10 each and will be available for purchase at home sporting events. If you are unable to attend and would like to purchase a card, please email
.
Stay informed
Facebook:
Instagram: @ghs_ang27
Email: For questions or to be added to the ANG email list, please contact us at
We look forward to working together to celebrate our seniors, and we thank you for your support!
Financial Aid Support - Our GRASP Advisor this year is Mrs. Lissa Gupton. Ms. Gupton will be at Goochland High School on Wednesdays to help students and families with how to pay for post-secondary education. You can schedule an appointment with Mrs. Gupton today or email her at goochland@grasp4va.org. The FAFSA is open now!
Senior Portraits - If you plan on taking your portraits with an outside photographer, please plan to have a digital file sent to Mrs. Mistler (kmistler@glnd.k12.va.us) by Tuesday, December 1. The requirements for senior portraits taken with other photographers are: blue background; vertical, formal poses; 300 dpi; wallet-size crop.
Senior Projects - This website can provide details on requirements, deadlines, and more! This year, students will complete a total of 20 service hours, 10 hours due in January and 10 hours due in April. Students will not be permitted to walk at the GHS graduation ceremony unless they complete their senior project. Lastly, Blue Ridge Virginia Governor's School students complete a separate senior project. Please contact Mallory McMullin (mmcmullin@glnd.k12.va.us) with any questions.
Senior Advertisements - Those families wishing to buy an ad in the yearbook for their senior can do so HERE. Once you select and pay for your desired ad size, you can create and design the ad in Josten’s online program. Ad purchases are due by Monday, February 1st! If you have any questions or would like help designing an ad, please contact Mrs. Mistler (kmistler@glnd.k12.va.us) before that date!
Class of ‘27 Graduation Details - Please mark your calendars for our GHS class of 2027 graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 22nd at 7:30 pm at the GHS Stadium. The rain date will be Sunday, May 23rd 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.