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. All spring sports, except boys tennis, begin practices/tryouts on Tuesday, February 22nd. Student-athletes must have a physical on file to participate.
Black History Month
In addition to the instructional activities in students’ core academic classes, students in our African American History class are completing a cross-curricular poster assignment for Black History Month. This project highlights African American history and American history that stems from African American and Afro-Latin heritage. Students will create posters with a scannable QR-code that allows their classmates to answer a trivia question about a specific contributor. We will cap off the month with a student-planned Black History Month Assembly on Thursday, February 24th, with student performances from our band, chorus, and theater arts students featuring African Americans whose influence is far-reaching in the arts. Students will also hear original poetry from a GHS student and have the opportunity to win prizes during a game show.
We are incredibly excited to celebrate the accomplishments of these great American heroes!
Boys Tennis
Boys tennis will start practice on February 28th, at 3:45 pm at the tennis courts. Student-athletes must have a physical on file to participate. Please contact Coach Webb with any questions at tswebb87@gmail.com.
Calendar Reminder
As a reminder, Goochland County Public Schools will be closed to students and teachers for Presidents Day on Monday, February 21st. We hope you enjoy your three-day weekend!
Gifted Referrals for Spring 2022
The Gifted referral window is now open during February for spring 2022. If you want your child referred to the gifted program, please reach out to Ms. Coddington at ecoddington@glnd.k12.va.us to begin the referral process.
National FFA Week
Please join the Goochland High School FFA Chapter and all the FFA Chapters across the nation to celebrate National FFA Week from February 21stthrough February 25th. Here are the themes for the week:
- Monday: No School
- Tuesday: Tired Tuesday (wear your PJs)
- Wednesday: Western Wednesday
- Thursday: Blue & Gold (the official National FFA colors)
- Friday: Flannel Friday
Signs of Suicide Training for Parents
GHS will offer a virtual parent education seminar on the signs of suicide on Tuesday, March 1st, 2022, from 5:15 - 6:15 pm. We will cover some of the primary warning signs that indicate a child may be considering suicide and strategies to respond. If you would like to attend, please complete this Google Form. If you have any questions about this event, please contact Allison Mears at amears@glnd.k12.va.us.
Sophomore ACA Kick-Off Event
Sophomore ACA students and parents, please mark your calendars now for Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at 6:00 PM! You are cordially invited to join the Reynolds Career Coach, the ACA Site Director, current professors, and students that evening for our virtual ACA Summer Preparation Kick-off (available via Google Meet). We'll cover topics such as the required summer course outlines, payment timelines, communication channels, access to resources, and strategies for planning, surviving, and thriving beyond the summer. We can't wait to see you all there!
Teacher of the Year Nominations
Goochland High School is now accepting nominations from students and parents for the 2022 GHS Teacher of the Year. Please use the link provided to nominate a GHS teacher deserving of this award. Our selection committee will use the feedback from students, parents, and staff members to make their selection. The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, February 25th.
Underclass College Information Night
Please join us on Thursday, February 24th at 6:00 pm for a Virtual Underclass College Information Night. The School Counseling team will be presenting information on what your child can be doing to prepare for college applications in their senior year. College Bound juniors and their parents are especially encouraged to attend this important informational session. To join please go to https://meet.google.com/zmu-azuu-xtt or dial (US) +1 347-380-5104 PIN: 407 815 337#.
Volleyball Open Gym
Goochland volleyball will begin hosting Open Gyms starting March 1st, from 3:50-5:20 pm on Tuesdays. This time is open to all 6th-12th grade players interested in playing volleyball next season. Please reach out to Coach Jacobsen (rjacobsen@glnd.k12.va.us) with questions.