Snow days and delays are behind us! โ„๏ธโžก๏ธ๐Ÿ“š
Weโ€™re excited to welcome students back on time tomorrow, with all schools operating on a normal schedule.
about 8 hours ago, Jennifer Waggener
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๐Ÿšจ Next Thursday โ€” you wonโ€™t want to miss this! ๐Ÿšจ

โœจ Future Forward Fest โœจ
๐Ÿ“… Thursday, February 19
๐Ÿ•  5:30โ€“7:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ GCPS Secondary Complex

Join us for a fun-filled family evening featuring food trucks, amazing student projects, hands-on activities, and lots of GCPS pride! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿš€

Come see innovation in action and celebrate the bright future ahead for our learners. Bring the whole family and make it a night to remember!
about 14 hours ago, Goochland High School
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๐Ÿ’› School Counselor Appreciation Week ๐Ÿ’›

This week, we celebrate the dedication, care, and impact of our incredible school counselors. Every day, they support studentsโ€™ academic success, help them navigate challenges, and guide them as they plan for the futureโ€”often in ways that go unseen but are deeply felt.

Please join us in thanking the outstanding counselors who serve our schools and community so well:
โœจ Randolph Elementary โ€“ Ms. Erin Shively
โœจ Goochland Elementary โ€“ Ms. Carmen Bland & Ms. Elizabeth Graham
โœจ Byrd Elementary โ€“ Ms. Madison Jackson
โœจ Goochland Middle โ€“ Ms. Caroline Powell & Ms. Ashton Blackley
โœจ Goochland High โ€“ Ms. Renee Ferrell, Ms. Mallory McMullin, & Ms. Suly Salazar

Thank you for being trusted listeners, steady guides, and strong advocates for our studentsโ€”today and every day!
1 day ago, Jennifer Waggener
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โ„๏ธ GCPS will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow โ„๏ธ

This delay will allow for improved visibility and time to address any potential overnight wintry weather.

Our Transportation Department has surveyed all bus routes and is identifying alternate stops as needed. Please refer to this document to determine if your child's bus route has been impacted

Absences will be excused for families who choose to keep their children home due to weather conditions.

Thank you for your patience and partnership as we work to keep everyone safe.

1 day ago, Jennifer Waggener
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โ„ GCPS Update โ„

Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow.

Our Transportation Department has surveyed all bus routes and is identifying alternate stops as needed. Please refer to this document to determine if your child's bus route has been impacted.

Thank you for your patience and partnership in keeping our students safe.

2 days ago, Jennifer Waggener
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๐Ÿ’ซ Help Us Celebrate Our GCPS All Stars! ๐Ÿ’ซ

February 16-20 is All Star Week, and we want to spotlight the incredible GCPS staff who go above and beyond every day! ๐ŸŽ‰

Do you know a teacher, bus driver, school nurse, administrator, or staff member who has made a difference in your childโ€™s life? Nowโ€™s your chance to say thank you! ๐Ÿ’™

โœจ Share your story of appreciation by submitting a note of gratitude or an anecdote about a GCPS staff member who has made a lasting impact.

๐Ÿ“ข Submit your story here: https://forms.gle/KWiBPDGfD2XpXtDt6

Your submission may be featured during All Star Week as we celebrate the incredible people who make GCPS such a great place to learn and grow! ๐ŸŒŸ
3 days ago, Jennifer Waggener
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GCPS Update:
Schools will remain closed tomorrow, February 3, 2026. Tuesday is a remote learning day for students. Pending School Board approval, February 16th and March 20th will be makeup days for students.
3 days ago, Jennifer Waggener
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โ„๏ธ GCPS Update โ„๏ธ
Goochland County Public Schools will remain closed on Monday, February 2, 2026, due to continued below-freezing temperatures and packed snow and ice on some secondary roads. Monday will be a remote learning day for students. Please check your email for more information.

We miss our students and are optimistic that warmer temperatures this week will allow us to safely return to school soon โค

4 days ago, Jennifer Waggener
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โ„ GCPS Update โ„
Due to continued inclement weather conditions, Goochland County Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, January 29, and Friday, January 30.

Thank you for your continued support as we prioritize safety. We are hopeful to see our students and staff back next week! โค
8 days ago, Jennifer Waggener
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GCPS Update: Schools will remain closed tomorrow, 1/28. Please check your email for more information.
9 days ago, Jennifer Waggener
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The school board budget workshop, originally scheduled for tonight, has been rescheduled due to inclement weather. This budget workshop will now be held on February 3rd at 5:30 p.m. at the School Administration Building (2938 River Rd W, Building I). The agenda for the meeting can be found here: https://glnd.community.highbond.com/Portal/
10 days ago, Jennifer Waggener
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๐ŸŽ‰ Congratulations to Goochland High School! ๐ŸŽ‰

At Tuesdayโ€™s School Board meeting, Goochland High School was once again recognized as a W!se Blue Star Schoolโ€”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. ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿ“˜

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! ๐ŸŒŸ
13 days ago, Jennifer Waggener
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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.
14 days ago, Jennifer Waggener
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What a meet! On Tuesday, our Boys swim team went undefeated against Orange, Fluvanna, and Louisa, including a clean sweep of the A-Relays! ๐Ÿงน
The Girls team battled hard (shorthanded!), beating Louisa and Orange with every single swimmer scoring points.

Big congrats to our 1st place finishers:
๐Ÿ† Zack Cheatham (4 event sweep!)
๐Ÿ† Andrea Rogerson (200 Free)
๐Ÿ† Genevieve Roper (100 Back)

And a round of applause for our top 5 finishers:
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ Sylvia Wirsing - 200 IM (2nd) & 100 Breaststroke (2nd)
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ Andrea Rogerson - 100 Free (2nd)
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ Campden Wilson - 200 Free (4th)
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ Kendra Cheatham - 50 Free (5th)
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ Genevieve Roper - 100 Free (4th)
14 days ago, Goochland High School
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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!
15 days ago, Matt Caratachea
Flyer with a lined notebook paper background and colorful school supplies that reads, โ€œJoin us at Goochland Middle School for our Curriculum Night.โ€ Event details include: January 22, 2026, from 5:30โ€“7:00 pm. An optional rising 6th grade information session will be held at 6:00 pm in the GMS Auditorium. Food trucks and concessions will be on site. Attendees are invited to cheer on the Eagles at their wrestling match in the gym.
๐ŸŒŸ 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.
๐Ÿ‘ Congratulations to:
โ€ข Michelle Clark โ€“ RES
โ€ข Kelly Edwards โ€“ GES
โ€ข Holly Swift โ€“ BES
โ€ข Molly Voss โ€“ GMS
โ€ข Ryan Maloney โ€“ GHS
๐Ÿ† 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. ๐ŸŽโœจ
15 days ago, Jennifer Waggener
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๐ŸŽต 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 talentsโ€”what a wonderful way to start the meeting! โœจ๐ŸŽถ
15 days ago, Jennifer Waggener
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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.

๐Ÿ“บ 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.
16 days ago, Matt Caratachea
Goochland County Public Schools logo above the word โ€œUPDATEโ€ in large black letters, with the website address โ€œwww.goochlandschools.orgโ€ displayed below on a light gray background.

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

16 days ago, Goochland High School
Curriculum Night - Go to the link in the caption to browse courses and sign up for conferences on January 21st and 22nd. See you there!
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!
16 days ago, Matt Caratachea
Flyer with a lined notebook paper background and colorful school supplies that reads, โ€œJoin us at Goochland Middle School for our Curriculum Night.โ€ Event details include: January 22, 2026, from 5:30โ€“7:00 pm. An optional rising 6th grade information session will be held at 6:00 pm in the GMS Auditorium. Food trucks and concessions will be on site. Attendees are invited to cheer on the Eagles at their wrestling match in the gym.