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! ❤️
✨🎁 Happy Holidays from Goochland County Public Schools 🎁✨
We wish our students, families, and staff a joyful and restful holiday filled with love, warmth, and cheer. May this season bring moments of connection, reflection, and happiness as we look ahead to the new year.
Happy Holidays from all of us at Goochland County Public Schools! ❤️
We wish our students, families, and staff a joyful and restful holiday filled with love, warmth, and cheer. May this season bring moments of connection, reflection, and happiness as we look ahead to the new year.
Happy Holidays from all of us at Goochland County Public Schools! ❤️
🎶 What a wonderful night of music! Last week, Goochland Middle School and Goochland High School students filled the stage with beautiful voices and incredible talent at their choral concert. We are so proud of our singers and grateful to our choral director, Mrs. Erinne Smitherman, for creating such a meaningful experience for our students. Bravo to everyone involved! 👏
🧬 Hands-On Science at Goochland High School! 🧬
Students in Ms. Kristen Borsari's Bio II Genetics class dove into their midterm lab by designing and conducting their own DNA extraction experiments. From selecting food samples to determining materials, procedures, and variables, students took full ownership of the scientific process. This exciting lab brought real-world science into the classroom and gave students a chance to explore genetics in a meaningful, hands-on way. 🔬📚✨
Students in Ms. Kristen Borsari's Bio II Genetics class dove into their midterm lab by designing and conducting their own DNA extraction experiments. From selecting food samples to determining materials, procedures, and variables, students took full ownership of the scientific process. This exciting lab brought real-world science into the classroom and gave students a chance to explore genetics in a meaningful, hands-on way. 🔬📚✨
❄️ Winter Break Reminder for Families ❄️
Winter break is December 22 – January 2, and students will not be in school during this time.
We wish all of our families a restful and enjoyable break filled with time to relax and recharge. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year!
Winter break is December 22 – January 2, and students will not be in school during this time.
We wish all of our families a restful and enjoyable break filled with time to relax and recharge. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year!
🎉 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year Spotlight 🎉
Today we’re excited to celebrate Goochland High School’s Teacher of the Year, Mr. Ryan Maloney!
Mr. Maloney brings physics to life by turning complex concepts into meaningful, real-world learning experiences. From hands-on labs and learning beyond the classroom to Astronomy Club star-viewing nights, he inspires curiosity, wonder, and a love of discovery in his students.
He sets high expectations while meeting students where they are, building strong relationships through authenticity and genuine care. Beyond the classroom, Mr. Maloney dedicates countless hours to students through Robotics, helping lead the team all the way to the world championship.
A collaborative leader and trusted educator, Mr. Maloney truly represents the best of GHS. Congratulations! 🌟🔭📚
Today we’re excited to celebrate Goochland High School’s Teacher of the Year, Mr. Ryan Maloney!
Mr. Maloney brings physics to life by turning complex concepts into meaningful, real-world learning experiences. From hands-on labs and learning beyond the classroom to Astronomy Club star-viewing nights, he inspires curiosity, wonder, and a love of discovery in his students.
He sets high expectations while meeting students where they are, building strong relationships through authenticity and genuine care. Beyond the classroom, Mr. Maloney dedicates countless hours to students through Robotics, helping lead the team all the way to the world championship.
A collaborative leader and trusted educator, Mr. Maloney truly represents the best of GHS. Congratulations! 🌟🔭📚
🎉 Congratulations to our 2025–2026 Teachers of the Year! 🎉
We are incredibly proud to recognize these outstanding educators who inspire, challenge, and support our students every single day. Their dedication to teaching and learning strengthens our schools and our entire GCPS community.
🌟 Randolph Elementary – Mrs. Michelle Clark
🌟 Goochland Elementary – Mrs. Kelly Edwards
🌟 Byrd Elementary – Mrs. Holly Swift
🌟 Goochland Middle – Mrs. Molly Voss
🌟 Goochland High – Mr. Ryan Maloney
Please join us in celebrating these amazing teachers and the impact they make on the lives of our students! 🍎✨
We are incredibly proud to recognize these outstanding educators who inspire, challenge, and support our students every single day. Their dedication to teaching and learning strengthens our schools and our entire GCPS community.
🌟 Randolph Elementary – Mrs. Michelle Clark
🌟 Goochland Elementary – Mrs. Kelly Edwards
🌟 Byrd Elementary – Mrs. Holly Swift
🌟 Goochland Middle – Mrs. Molly Voss
🌟 Goochland High – Mr. Ryan Maloney
Please join us in celebrating these amazing teachers and the impact they make on the lives of our students! 🍎✨
