🎉 Congratulations to Goochland High School! 🎉
At Tuesday’s School Board meeting, Goochland High School was once again recognized as a W!se Blue Star School—an honor awarded to schools where a significant number of students demonstrate proficiency in personal finance by earning high passing rates on the W!se Certification Test. 💰📘
This achievement reflects the hard work of our students and the outstanding instruction in our Economics and Personal Finance classes. A special thank you and congratulations to Mr. Hover and Mrs. Yearout-Patton for their dedication to preparing students with essential real-world financial skills. We are proud to see GHS continue to shine! 🌟
At Tuesday’s School Board meeting, Goochland High School was once again recognized as a W!se Blue Star School—an honor awarded to schools where a significant number of students demonstrate proficiency in personal finance by earning high passing rates on the W!se Certification Test. 💰📘
This achievement reflects the hard work of our students and the outstanding instruction in our Economics and Personal Finance classes. A special thank you and congratulations to Mr. Hover and Mrs. Yearout-Patton for their dedication to preparing students with essential real-world financial skills. We are proud to see GHS continue to shine! 🌟
The Goochland County School Board will hold a budget workshop on January 27, 2026 at the County Administration Building (1800 Sandy Hook Road, Room 250). GCPS School Board agendas can be found here: https://glnd.community.highbond.com/Portal/
All are welcome to attend.
All are welcome to attend.
What a meet! On Tuesday, our Boys swim team went undefeated against Orange, Fluvanna, and Louisa, including a clean sweep of the A-Relays! 🧹
The Girls team battled hard (shorthanded!), beating Louisa and Orange with every single swimmer scoring points.
Big congrats to our 1st place finishers:
🏆 Zack Cheatham (4 event sweep!)
🏆 Andrea Rogerson (200 Free)
🏆 Genevieve Roper (100 Back)
And a round of applause for our top 5 finishers:
👏🏼 Sylvia Wirsing - 200 IM (2nd) & 100 Breaststroke (2nd)
👏🏼 Andrea Rogerson - 100 Free (2nd)
👏🏼 Campden Wilson - 200 Free (4th)
👏🏼 Kendra Cheatham - 50 Free (5th)
👏🏼 Genevieve Roper - 100 Free (4th)
The Girls team battled hard (shorthanded!), beating Louisa and Orange with every single swimmer scoring points.
Big congrats to our 1st place finishers:
🏆 Zack Cheatham (4 event sweep!)
🏆 Andrea Rogerson (200 Free)
🏆 Genevieve Roper (100 Back)
And a round of applause for our top 5 finishers:
👏🏼 Sylvia Wirsing - 200 IM (2nd) & 100 Breaststroke (2nd)
👏🏼 Andrea Rogerson - 100 Free (2nd)
👏🏼 Campden Wilson - 200 Free (4th)
👏🏼 Kendra Cheatham - 50 Free (5th)
👏🏼 Genevieve Roper - 100 Free (4th)
Don't forget about GMS Curriculum Night happening tonight, 1/22!
Starting at 4:30 pm, we will have Braise-N-Smoke food truck and the Sippin Sunshine coffee truck here! Don't miss our wrestling match starting at 5:00 in the gym and there is an optional information session for rising 6th graders at 6:00 pm in the auditorium. Please join us to hear about the courses from the teachers themselves!
Starting at 4:30 pm, we will have Braise-N-Smoke food truck and the Sippin Sunshine coffee truck here! Don't miss our wrestling match starting at 5:00 in the gym and there is an optional information session for rising 6th graders at 6:00 pm in the auditorium. Please join us to hear about the courses from the teachers themselves!
🌟 A night of celebration at last Tuesday's School Board meeting! We proudly recognized our Teachers of the Year from each school and announced our District Teacher of the Year.
👏 Congratulations to:
• Michelle Clark – RES
• Kelly Edwards – GES
• Holly Swift – BES
• Molly Voss – GMS
• Ryan Maloney – GHS
🏆 And a special congratulations to Mrs. Kelly Edwards (GES), our District Teacher of the Year!
We are so grateful for the incredible educators who make a difference every day. 🍎✨
👏 Congratulations to:
• Michelle Clark – RES
• Kelly Edwards – GES
• Holly Swift – BES
• Molly Voss – GMS
• Ryan Maloney – GHS
🏆 And a special congratulations to Mrs. Kelly Edwards (GES), our District Teacher of the Year!
We are so grateful for the incredible educators who make a difference every day. 🍎✨
🎵 Music makes everything better!
Last Tuesday, Mrs. Erinne Smitherman and the GHS Choir treated our School Board to an amazing performance. We loved seeing our students shine and share their talents—what a wonderful way to start the meeting! ✨🎶
Last Tuesday, Mrs. Erinne Smitherman and the GHS Choir treated our School Board to an amazing performance. We loved seeing our students shine and share their talents—what a wonderful way to start the meeting! ✨🎶
Due to multiple events being streamed across the county this evening, the Goochland County School Board meeting will be available via live stream on our YouTube channel.
📺 Watch live starting at 5:30: https://goochlandschools.org/YouTube
Thank you for your understanding, and we appreciate your continued engagement with Goochland County Public Schools.
📺 Watch live starting at 5:30: https://goochlandschools.org/YouTube
Thank you for your understanding, and we appreciate your continued engagement with Goochland County Public Schools.
Our Curriculum Night is going virtual this year! Visit the site below to browse elective course options and sign up to meet with teachers. We're excited to answer your questions and get your student(s) signed up! #ToGether https://sites.google.com/glnd.k12.va.us/curriculumnight/home
Join us for GMS Curriculum Night 1/22!
Starting at 4:30 pm, we will have Braise-N-Smoke food truck and the Sippin Sunshine coffee truck here! Don't miss our wrestling match starting at 5:00 in the gym and there is an optional information session for rising 6th graders at 6:00 pm in the auditorium. Please join us to hear about the courses from the teachers themselves!
Starting at 4:30 pm, we will have Braise-N-Smoke food truck and the Sippin Sunshine coffee truck here! Don't miss our wrestling match starting at 5:00 in the gym and there is an optional information session for rising 6th graders at 6:00 pm in the auditorium. Please join us to hear about the courses from the teachers themselves!
🎭✨ Student Spotlight: Congratulations, Melanie! ✨🎭
At last Tuesday’s School Board meeting, we proudly recognized Melanie, a junior at Goochland High School, for her outstanding artistic achievement. Her playbill cover design for GHS’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream is featured on Playbill’s website—the very company that creates programs for Broadway productions. 🌟
This is an amazing accomplishment and a wonderful example of student creativity shining on a national stage. Bravo, Melanie—we are so proud of you! 👏🎨
At last Tuesday’s School Board meeting, we proudly recognized Melanie, a junior at Goochland High School, for her outstanding artistic achievement. Her playbill cover design for GHS’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream is featured on Playbill’s website—the very company that creates programs for Broadway productions. 🌟
This is an amazing accomplishment and a wonderful example of student creativity shining on a national stage. Bravo, Melanie—we are so proud of you! 👏🎨
🎓👏 Thank You, Student Representatives!
We are grateful for Emmerson and Samuel, our School Board student representatives for the 2025 calendar year. Thank you for sharing your voices, insights, and perspectives to help inform important conversations and decisions. Your input truly matters, and we appreciate your leadership and commitment to our schools!
We are grateful for Emmerson and Samuel, our School Board student representatives for the 2025 calendar year. Thank you for sharing your voices, insights, and perspectives to help inform important conversations and decisions. Your input truly matters, and we appreciate your leadership and commitment to our schools!
👑 Principal Hahn
We are wrapping up our Principal Appreciation Week series by highlighting our GHS principal, Mr. Brian Hahn. Principal Hahn’s leadership reflects strong school spirit, student pride, and a shared commitment to excellence. This year’s student engagement speaks volumes about the culture he helps foster.
Thank you for leading with passion and heart. 🌟
We are wrapping up our Principal Appreciation Week series by highlighting our GHS principal, Mr. Brian Hahn. Principal Hahn’s leadership reflects strong school spirit, student pride, and a shared commitment to excellence. This year’s student engagement speaks volumes about the culture he helps foster.
Thank you for leading with passion and heart. 🌟
👑 Principal Gordon
Today, we are highlighting Mr. Patrick Gordon, principal of Goochland Middle School. Grounded in relationships and a deep sense of gratitude, Principal Gordon leads with purpose and pride in the school and community that shaped him.
Thank you for giving back and inspiring success every day. 🦅💙
Today, we are highlighting Mr. Patrick Gordon, principal of Goochland Middle School. Grounded in relationships and a deep sense of gratitude, Principal Gordon leads with purpose and pride in the school and community that shaped him.
Thank you for giving back and inspiring success every day. 🦅💙
The Goochland County School Board will hold a budget workshop on January 20, 2026 beginning at 5:30 at the School Administration Building (2938 River Road W, Building I). GCPS School Board agendas can be found here: https://glnd.community.highbond.com/Portal/
All are welcome to attend.
👑 Principal Burnham
Today, we are spotlighting Mrs. Sarah Burnham with our "Meet the Heart of our Schools" series in honor of Principal Appreciation Week. Principal Burnham leads Randolph Elementary with a deep commitment to relationships, collaboration, and community. Her focus on connection among staff, students, and families helps create a school environment where everyone feels supported. Thank you for the care, leadership, and heart you bring to your school every day. 💛💚
Today, we are spotlighting Mrs. Sarah Burnham with our "Meet the Heart of our Schools" series in honor of Principal Appreciation Week. Principal Burnham leads Randolph Elementary with a deep commitment to relationships, collaboration, and community. Her focus on connection among staff, students, and families helps create a school environment where everyone feels supported. Thank you for the care, leadership, and heart you bring to your school every day. 💛💚
🗓️ Reminder: All schools and offices are closed today in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
👑 Principal McCay
In honor of Principal Appreciation Week, we're highlighting one of our amazing principals each day. Today, we are highlighting Mrs. Tina McCay, principal of Goochland Elementary School. With decades of experience and a genuine love for both students and staff, Principal McCay fosters a culture rooted in trust, teamwork, and shared responsibility. Thank you for modeling collaboration and putting students first in everything you do. 🌟
In honor of Principal Appreciation Week, we're highlighting one of our amazing principals each day. Today, we are highlighting Mrs. Tina McCay, principal of Goochland Elementary School. With decades of experience and a genuine love for both students and staff, Principal McCay fosters a culture rooted in trust, teamwork, and shared responsibility. Thank you for modeling collaboration and putting students first in everything you do. 🌟
👑 Meet the Heart of Our Schools 👑
This week, we’re celebrating Virginia Principal Appreciation Week by spotlighting the incredible leaders who serve our students, staff, and families every day. From building relationships to leading with heart, we’ll feature one principal each day — sharing what they love most about their school, what they’re proud of, and a fun fact or two along the way.
Today, we are spotlighting Mr. Andrew Meiller, principal at Byrd Elementary School. Principal Meiller is known for building strong connections and encouraging others to step up and support one another — both inside and outside the school day. Thank you for leading with authenticity and care for your school community.
Stay tuned as we celebrate the heart behind our schools. 🏫 💗
📅 Draft Instructional Calendars Available – We Want Your Feedback!
GCPS has released draft instructional calendars for the 2026–27, 2027–28, and 2028–29 school years and invites families and community members to share feedback.
📣 Please review the draft calendars and submit feedback by Friday, January 30.
Links to the calendars and feedback form are available on the GCPS Calendars webpage.
Community feedback will help inform a February 2026 School Board consideration for approval. Thank you for partnering with GCPS in this important planning work!
GCPS has released draft instructional calendars for the 2026–27, 2027–28, and 2028–29 school years and invites families and community members to share feedback.
📣 Please review the draft calendars and submit feedback by Friday, January 30.
Links to the calendars and feedback form are available on the GCPS Calendars webpage.
Community feedback will help inform a February 2026 School Board consideration for approval. Thank you for partnering with GCPS in this important planning work!
🎉✨ Happy New Year from Goochland County Public Schools ✨🎉
As we welcome the new year, we wish our students, families, and staff happiness, good health, and continued success. May the year ahead be filled with new opportunities, growth, and moments to celebrate together.
Happy New Year from all of us at Goochland County Public Schools! ❤️
As we welcome the new year, we wish our students, families, and staff happiness, good health, and continued success. May the year ahead be filled with new opportunities, growth, and moments to celebrate together.
Happy New Year from all of us at Goochland County Public Schools! ❤️
