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!
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 reach out to Joe Fowler (jfowler@glnd.k12.va.us) if you have any questions or need more information.
Financial Aid Night
The GHS School Counseling Department is partnering with GRASP and the University of Richmond Office of Financial Aid to provide a Financial Aid Night on Monday, November 1st at 6:00 pm. This event will be virtual and accessed with this Google Meet Link (or by calling (US) +1 240-356-1446 PIN: 742 654 516#).
Patio Expansion
As a reminder, the back patio will be closed to students and staff as the patio expansion project continues this week. Upon completion, this project will ultimately provide greater outdoor space for students. Once again, any students who enter the building from the back parking lot must enter through Door 3 near the greenhouse in the mornings and afternoons rather than through the cafeteria doors.
Poinsettia Sale
It’s that time again! Please consider ordering beautiful Poinsettias from our very own Southern States to support Goochland County All Night Graduation. They invite you to ask your friends, family, church, and business to order online using this link. The All Night Graduation Committee appreciates your support!
Sick Kicks Shoe Drive
Goochland High School is continuing the Sick Kicks Shoe Drive program again this year! The final collection day will be Wednesday, December 1st. This deadline will provide us with enough time for organizing, sanitizing, and sorting the shoes to prepare them for distribution on Saturday, December 11th.
If you would like to donate shoes, please drop them off at the high school in the hallway near the front entrance during the school day. We have a donation box in the foyer. We will also accept donations during home football games throughout the fall. Please do not hesitate to reach out to Hailey (21teaguea@glnd.k12.va.us), Easton (22bowmane@glnd.k12.va.us), or me (cwcollier@glnd.k12.va.us) with any questions.
SOAR
If your child is a sophomore, they may be eligible to be a part of the SOAR Virginia program. SOAR Virginia is sponsored by Virginia529 and brought to you by GRASP. To participate, eligible students pledge to meet program requirements. In return, students receive a range of assistance and may accumulate scholarship support of up to $2,000 to apply toward their post-secondary education expenses.
For more information about SOAR, please go to https://grasp4va.org/soar and to apply. Also, please have your child turn in an Enrollment form to School Counseling by November 15th, 2021. There are only a limited number of students selected. For more information, please contact Laurie Deadrick at goochland@grasp4va.org
Student School Board Representative
Congratulations to Alex Peskin, who was recently chosen to serve as the 2022 GCPS Student School Board Representative. Alex will be formally announced at the November 9th School Board meeting, and we know that he will represent the student voice well. Congratulations, Alex!
Summer Residential Governor's School Applications Are LIVE!
Summer Residential Governor's School applications are now available on the VDOE website. Each program is available to Sophomores and Juniors only. The programs are for four weeks during the month of July and are free to students. These amazing opportunities take place on college campuses across the Commonwealth and offer a variety of fun and enriching activities to explore.
Be advised that to apply you will need two teacher evaluations and applications are due on January 6, 2022. Please reach out to Ms. Coddington (ecoddington@glnd.k12.va.us) if you have any questions about specific programs or how to apply. GHS would love to have our students apply to these amazing opportunities!
Underclass Makeup Pictures
Makeup pictures for any underclassmen who missed their picture day last week will be on Friday, November 5th. Please email questions to Ms. Coddington (ecoddington@glnd.k12.va.us).
Veterans Day Assembly
On Thursday, November 11th, GHS will host our annual Veterans’ Day Ceremony at 10:20 am in the school auditorium. Our seniors will attend the event in-person, and our underclassmen will view the ceremony via live stream from their Bulldog Block locations. Please wish our MCJROTC Cadets, Band, and Jazz Choir luck as we celebrate America and those brave few who answered her clarion call to serve in her defense.
Winter Cheer Tryout Information
Anyone interested in trying out for winter sideline cheer must complete this google form before tryouts. Cheer tryouts will be held on November 10th, 11th, and 12th from 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Please email Coach Toney (ctoney@glnd.k12.va.us) if you have any questions.
Yearbooks - Current Year
To pre-order your 2022 yearbook, please go to balfour.com. Currently, the price is $60. The price goes up to $70 on January 1, 2022. To avoid over-ordering, we will ONLY order enough yearbooks this year for those who pay by February 1, 2022. Seniors can also purchase Senior ads at this site.