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. 🏫 💗
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!
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! ❤️
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! ❤️
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 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!
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! 🌟🔭📚
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! 🍎✨
The School Board meeting originally scheduled for this week has been moved to Tuesday, December 16 at 5:00 p.m. We are starting earlier than usual to allow staff and families time to attend the Goochland High School Band Concert at 7:00 p.m. the same evening. We appreciate your flexibility and hope many of you will be able to join us for both the meeting and the performance. 🎶
Her efforts raised over $1,400 for The Hawthorne Cancer Foundation and Pink Chair Project RVA, supporting patients with essential needs like gas cards, comfort items, and recovery support. 💗
We are so proud of you, Kyranna—thank you for turning compassion into action!
All after-school and evening activities are also canceled. We encourage families to stay safe and warm and enjoy the snow day ahead. Thank you for your understanding and support!
All are welcome to attend.
Due to the threat of inclement weather, including a forecast of 1–3 inches of snow in the morning along with freezing temperatures, we have made the decision to close schools tomorrow. The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority, and current weather predictions indicate potentially hazardous travel conditions during arrival hours.
All school-related activities, including after-school programs, will also be cancelled for Friday. At this time, Saturday events and activities will continue as scheduled. We will continue to monitor weather conditions and communicate promptly if additional cancellations or adjustments become necessary. We encourage families to stay safe, use caution if traveling, and enjoy the day at home.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Shop the Goochland High School Follett eFair now through Friday, December 5th, and your purchases will go to support our school! Books ordered will be delivered to your student's classroom before Winter Break. You can also browse teacher wish lists to find something special for your student's classroom. Plus, 20% of all sales go directly to the GHS Library! Thank you for supporting literacy and our library!
Go to https://book-efairs.follettcontent.com/collections/p82rr to shop!
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Dewey (ldewey@glnd.k12.va.us).
We are so incredibly grateful for our students who inspire us, our dedicated staff who give their best each day, and our supportive community that makes GCPS such a special place to learn and grow.
From our GCPS family to yours—Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁
