Goochland High School

Today in Ms. Blue's Chemistry class, students were hard at work testing elements using hammers and conductivity testers. They collected this data alongside their own observations in order to classify the elements as metals, nonmetals, or metalloids. 🧑‍🔬⚛️

Congrats to our student athletes of the month!

Winter start this week for many sports. All participants must have a physical on file dated within the past fourteen months to participate in tryouts per VHSL requirements. We look forward to seeing our athletes in action this winter! Here is information for various sports:

Boys Basketball: Monday, November 9th - Contact Coach Gordon at prgordon@glnd.k12.va.us for more information.

Girls Basketball: Monday, November 9th - Contact Coach Kempf at wkempf@glnd.k12.va.us for more information.

Wrestling: Monday, November 9th, at 4:00 pm at the old GES facility. Contact Coach Ross Harris at rharris@glnd.k12.va.us for more information.

Swim: Tuesday, November 9th(this is a change) at the Goochland YMCA. Contact Coach Brown at abrown@glnd.k12.va.us for more information.

Winter Cheer: Cheerleading tryouts for the winter sideline season will be held on November 16th, 17th, and 18th. We will meet in the GHS cafeteria at 3:35 pm each day. Contact Coach Stuck at mstuck@glnd.k12.va.us for more information.

Indoor Track: Monday, November 30th at 3:45 pm at the GHS Stadium/Track. Contact Coach Fowler at jfowler@glnd.k12.va.us for more information.

Regional Cheer comp on Saturday

👻 It was spooky season in Bulldog country today as students and staff got into the Halloween spirit! 🎃

The GHS Admin Team got into the Halloween spirit by handing out candy and sharing some sweet treats with our Bulldogs today! A little Halloween fun and plenty of smiles made for a spook-tacular day at GHS! 👻🍫
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Students in Mr. Krupp and Mr. Altizer’s Government class took a closer look at congressional districts and the representatives who serve them! Students explored different districts, compared their characteristics and elected officials, and examined how representation can vary across the country. A great opportunity to connect classroom learning to real-world government and civic engagement!
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🎲 Roll the dice, make your move, and build an empire! 🚀

Students in Ms. Day’s Entrepreneurship Education class have spent the last few weeks stepping into the shoes of game designers and founders—taking original concepts all the way from brainstorm to physical board game prototypes.

Now, the product design phase is officially wrapped, and it's time to launch! Next up, our student entrepreneurs are diving into marketing and advertising strategy: defining target audiences, crafting compelling promotional campaigns, and prepping their sales pitches.

The creativity was on full display today! Way to go, Bulldogs! #toGether

Girls Soccer interest meeting next Wednesday during BB in the cafeteria

Students in Ms. Jacobsen and Ms. Mistler’s Humanities class took a deep dive into monarchs throughout history! Students researched and compared historical rulers, explored their similarities and differences, and shared their findings with classmates. A great opportunity to build historical understanding, critical thinking, and presentation skills!
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Students in Ms. Bowles’ Honors Algebra II class sharpened their skills in slope-intercept form and graphing linear equations yesterday. From identifying slope to plotting points, our Bulldogs are building a strong foundation in algebra!
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🏈🎉 Learning and school spirit went hand-in-hand at Randolph Elementary School for the 6th Annual Task Card Tailgate!

As part of Homecoming week, our 4th and 5th graders geared up for academic success with a little help from some incredible community mentors. Goochland High School football players, cheerleaders, and special guests from Goochland County Fire-Rescue came out to tackle review concepts alongside our young learners in an exciting tailgating environment.

Events like these highlight the true strength of Goochland—where students of all ages and our local heroes come together to support one another and make learning fun! 🚒💛

We are thrilled to announce that Will Hyer, a GHS senior, has been selected for the 2026 VMEA Senior Honor Choir from a pool of 519 auditioning students across Virginia! This marks the first time a Goochland High School student has ever been selected for this prestigious honor. Way to go, Will!

This weekend GHS Anglers Mitchell Duke, Connor Jones, Mason Woolard, Isaac Kowalski, Miller Nixon, and Eli Woodfin competed in a two day Bass Nation Virginia State Qualifying tournaments at Chickahominy State Park. All anglers caught fish and finished inside the top 50.

🧡 Kindness connects us across all five of our schools! 🧡

Last week, our entire division celebrated Kindness Week with special activities designed to uplift one another and remind our students just how much they are loved and valued. The highlight of the week came on Wednesday, when our halls were filled with a sea of orange as students and staff stood united in kindness!

We are so proud of the supportive, caring environment our students, staff, and families build together every day. 🌟

Boosters Meeting on Tuesday

✨Homecoming 2026! ✨ Our Bulldogs showed up, dressed up, and danced and played the night away! 🎲🕺 It was a wonderful night ❤️💛

Competitions for this week

Big news across Goochland County Public Schools! 💡✨

We are so proud to announce that staff members at every single one of our schools were recognized as winners of the @goochlandedufoundation Strategic Innovation Grants! 🏆🎉

These grants empower our incredible educators to bring creative, forward-thinking learning experiences directly into the classroom for our students. From dynamic hands-on projects to innovative new technologies, our teachers are always finding fresh ways to inspire learning.

We are immensely grateful for our continued partnership with the Goochland Education Foundation! Together, our community and schools build a brighter future for Goochland students every day. ❤️📚

🔥 Goochland High School was overflowing with RED & GOLD pride today! ❤️💛

The energy in the stadium for our Homecoming Pep Rally was absolutely electric! From intense class spirit challenges to competitive tug-o-war battles and high-speed relay races, every single class brought their absolute best. A huge shoutout to our incredible performers who lit up the field and kept the crowd roaring from start to finish! 📣🎶💪

Check out a few highlights from our Bold Red & Gold Spirit Day, too! 📸

🏈 Game Reminder: Don't let the momentum stop here! Pack the stands tonight as our Bulldogs take the field for the Homecoming Game! Kickoff is at 7:00 PM—bring the noise, wear your Red & Gold, and let's bring home a win! 🐾❤️💛