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Lights, camera, action! 🎬✨ Over the past year, our GHS TV/Media program has been rebuilding from the ground up, and our students have truly risen to the challenge. What started as a fresh restart has grown into a thriving hub of creativity and dedication.
We invite the entire Goochland community to join us for our first-ever GHS TV/Media Film Festival! 🍿🎥
When: Friday, May 15th at 6:00 PM
Where: Goochland High School
The evening will feature student speakers, awards, and exclusive previews of two documentaries that students have spent the last six months planning, filming, and editing. These young filmmakers have put in incredible work—let’s fill the seats and show them our Bulldog pride! 🐾❤️
We invite the entire Goochland community to join us for our first-ever GHS TV/Media Film Festival! 🍿🎥
When: Friday, May 15th at 6:00 PM
Where: Goochland High School
The evening will feature student speakers, awards, and exclusive previews of two documentaries that students have spent the last six months planning, filming, and editing. These young filmmakers have put in incredible work—let’s fill the seats and show them our Bulldog pride! 🐾❤️
Bridging the gap between the classroom and the workforce! 🤝✨
We had an incredible morning at our bi-annual Business and Education Roundtable, hosted by our friends at Luck Stone. This event, led by our Director of Career and Technical Education, Bruce Watson, is all about fostering connectedness between our schools and the local industry leaders who help our students thrive.
With 30 local businesses and organizations represented, the room was buzzing with ideas! Our partners got an inside look at:
🏅 Our top-notch MJROTC program.
💼 Expanding Work-Based Learning opportunities for our students.
🏗️ Exciting updates from the Luck Stone team.
Building these relationships ensures our students are ready for the world after graduation. We are so grateful for a community that invests in our scholars!
We had an incredible morning at our bi-annual Business and Education Roundtable, hosted by our friends at Luck Stone. This event, led by our Director of Career and Technical Education, Bruce Watson, is all about fostering connectedness between our schools and the local industry leaders who help our students thrive.
With 30 local businesses and organizations represented, the room was buzzing with ideas! Our partners got an inside look at:
🏅 Our top-notch MJROTC program.
💼 Expanding Work-Based Learning opportunities for our students.
🏗️ Exciting updates from the Luck Stone team.
Building these relationships ensures our students are ready for the world after graduation. We are so grateful for a community that invests in our scholars!
The heartbeat of Goochland County Public Schools is our people! ❤️ Last week, we gathered for our Celebration of Excellence, an evening dedicated to the incredible educators and staff who pour their hearts into our schools every day.
It was a night full of pride as we recognized our Teachers of the Year, Rookies of the Year, Team of the Year, and Employee of the Year. We also shared a special "thank you" with our retirees, celebrating the lasting legacy they leave behind in our halls. 🍎✨
The evening was made even more special by our students! 🎶 Students from Mr. Gittelman's GHS band provided a fantastic soundtrack for the night, and Chef Erlenbach’s talented students prepared and served a delicious meal for our guests. 🧑🍳🥘 Seeing our students use their skills to honor the staff who have guided them throughout the years made the celebration truly full-circle.
Join us in the comments! Help us congratulate our honorees and retirees, and give a shout-out to our amazing GHS musicians and chefs! 👇
It was a night full of pride as we recognized our Teachers of the Year, Rookies of the Year, Team of the Year, and Employee of the Year. We also shared a special "thank you" with our retirees, celebrating the lasting legacy they leave behind in our halls. 🍎✨
The evening was made even more special by our students! 🎶 Students from Mr. Gittelman's GHS band provided a fantastic soundtrack for the night, and Chef Erlenbach’s talented students prepared and served a delicious meal for our guests. 🧑🍳🥘 Seeing our students use their skills to honor the staff who have guided them throughout the years made the celebration truly full-circle.
Join us in the comments! Help us congratulate our honorees and retirees, and give a shout-out to our amazing GHS musicians and chefs! 👇
33 Students. 30 Hours of Service & Learning. 1 Massive Milestone. 🚀✨
Innovation was on full display at last week's Blue Ridge Virtual Governor's School (BRVGS) Senior Project Expo! We were so proud to see our 33 Goochland seniors join forces with peers from Fluvanna and Madison Counties to showcase their expertise. 🤝🎓
These scholars went above and beyond, completing:
📝 A comprehensive 10-page research paper.
💻 A professional project website.
🛠️ 30 hours of combined professional learning and community service.
It’s inspiring to see our students give back to the community while preparing for their professional futures. A huge thank you to the evaluators who reviewed their presentations and helped celebrate their hard work!
Innovation was on full display at last week's Blue Ridge Virtual Governor's School (BRVGS) Senior Project Expo! We were so proud to see our 33 Goochland seniors join forces with peers from Fluvanna and Madison Counties to showcase their expertise. 🤝🎓
These scholars went above and beyond, completing:
📝 A comprehensive 10-page research paper.
💻 A professional project website.
🛠️ 30 hours of combined professional learning and community service.
It’s inspiring to see our students give back to the community while preparing for their professional futures. A huge thank you to the evaluators who reviewed their presentations and helped celebrate their hard work!
Not all heroes wear capes—some wear aprons and a smile! 🦸♀️🍎
From navigating allergies and strict nutrition standards to preparing meals that our students love, these heroes have a lot on their plates! These dedicated staff members balance so many roles to ensure our students have the fuel they need for success.
Join us in thanking the team that makes our cafeterias a place of kindness and community!
From navigating allergies and strict nutrition standards to preparing meals that our students love, these heroes have a lot on their plates! These dedicated staff members balance so many roles to ensure our students have the fuel they need for success.
Join us in thanking the team that makes our cafeterias a place of kindness and community!
There is nothing quite like the joy of a Little Feet Meet! 🏃♂️✨
Last Friday, the Goochland High School stadium was filled with cheers, high-fives, and incredible displays of determination as we hosted students from both Goochland and Powhatan Schools for this year's Little Feet Meet.
From mastering the "weight" lifting station to navigating the foldable tunnels and balancing on the tightrope, our young athletes showed us exactly what it means to be a champion. 🏆 It wasn’t just about the activities—it was about the community coming together to celebrate every single student’s success.
A huge thank you to our neighbors from Powhatan for joining us and making this day so special! ❤️🔥
Last Friday, the Goochland High School stadium was filled with cheers, high-fives, and incredible displays of determination as we hosted students from both Goochland and Powhatan Schools for this year's Little Feet Meet.
From mastering the "weight" lifting station to navigating the foldable tunnels and balancing on the tightrope, our young athletes showed us exactly what it means to be a champion. 🏆 It wasn’t just about the activities—it was about the community coming together to celebrate every single student’s success.
A huge thank you to our neighbors from Powhatan for joining us and making this day so special! ❤️🔥
Big news for our Goochland family! 🎉 Join us in celebrating Rachel, a talented student at Goochland High School, who was recently named the overall poster design winner for the entire Metro Richmond area! 🎨🏆
Rachel first won the regional contest and has now taken home the top honors for the entire metro area, earning a total of $1,000 in rewards! Her winning design will be used throughout the Richmond region for the next year to help keep our communities safe. ⚖️🤝
We are so proud of Rachel for using her artistic skills to make a difference. If you see her around, please give her a big "Congratulations!" 👏❤️
Rachel first won the regional contest and has now taken home the top honors for the entire metro area, earning a total of $1,000 in rewards! Her winning design will be used throughout the Richmond region for the next year to help keep our communities safe. ⚖️🤝
We are so proud of Rachel for using her artistic skills to make a difference. If you see her around, please give her a big "Congratulations!" 👏❤️
Science in motion! ⚡️🧪
Ms. Borsari’s Bio II Genetics class put their skills to the test with agarose gel electrophoresis this week. Students tracked how different dyes migrated toward positive and negative electrodes to solve the mystery of unknown mixtures.
From theory to the lab bench, we love seeing our students stay connected through curiosity and discovery! 🧬💻
Ms. Borsari’s Bio II Genetics class put their skills to the test with agarose gel electrophoresis this week. Students tracked how different dyes migrated toward positive and negative electrodes to solve the mystery of unknown mixtures.
From theory to the lab bench, we love seeing our students stay connected through curiosity and discovery! 🧬💻
"It takes a village" isn't just a saying at GCPS—it’s how we grow! 🌱✨
Last week, we gathered for our New Teacher Awards Reception and Mentor Social. At GCPS, we believe that when our teachers are supported, our students thrive. Through our mentorship program, we pair our newest educators with experienced mentors who offer guidance, encouragement, and a friendly face in the hallway.
We are so proud to honor the incredible impact these new teachers are already making in our classrooms and our community. Congratulations to our award winners, and a huge thank you to the mentors who help make GCPS feel like home! 🍎❤️
Last week, we gathered for our New Teacher Awards Reception and Mentor Social. At GCPS, we believe that when our teachers are supported, our students thrive. Through our mentorship program, we pair our newest educators with experienced mentors who offer guidance, encouragement, and a friendly face in the hallway.
We are so proud to honor the incredible impact these new teachers are already making in our classrooms and our community. Congratulations to our award winners, and a huge thank you to the mentors who help make GCPS feel like home! 🍎❤️
Red carpet ready! 🌟 Last night, we celebrated the premiere of "Conner’s World," a documentary featuring one of our inspiring stars in the Goochland High School community, Conner, at the Ashland Theatre.
It was a beautiful night of community and connectedness as friends, family, teachers, and Special Olympics Virginia leaders gathered to support Conner’s journey toward the 2026 USA Games. We are so proud of your hard work and the way you inspire everyone around you, Conner! ❤️🎬
Read more about the premiere here: https://www.specialolympicsva.org/News/conners-world-documents-one-athletes-journey-to-the-2026-usa-games
It was a beautiful night of community and connectedness as friends, family, teachers, and Special Olympics Virginia leaders gathered to support Conner’s journey toward the 2026 USA Games. We are so proud of your hard work and the way you inspire everyone around you, Conner! ❤️🎬
Read more about the premiere here: https://www.specialolympicsva.org/News/conners-world-documents-one-athletes-journey-to-the-2026-usa-games
From giving back to Goochland to stepping into the professional world, our Goochland High School seniors are showing us exactly what leadership looks like! 🎓✨
Last week, our seniors presented their Senior Projects—the culmination of 20+ hours of community service, job shadowing, and hands-on learning. It was inspiring to see them share their journeys with underclassmen and staff. Whether they were exploring future careers or supporting local causes, these students are proving that they are ready to make a positive impact beyond our hallways.
We are so proud of the dedication shown by the Class of 2026!
🗓 Reminder 🗓
Tomorrow is a student holiday and a staff professional learning day. We look forward to seeing our students back in class on Wednesday!
Tomorrow is a student holiday and a staff professional learning day. We look forward to seeing our students back in class on Wednesday!
Our Goochland family has some "EGG-citing" news to share! 🥚✨
We are incredibly proud to announce that the cafeterias at ALL FIVE of our schools have received the EGGcellence Award from the Chickahominy Health District! 🏆
This award recognizes food service establishments with superior food safety practices. To put that in perspective, our GCPS cafeterias are in the top 10% of establishments to receive this recognition!
A huge thank you to our hardworking nutrition staff. Thank you for keeping our scholars fueled, safe, and ready to learn every single day! 🍎🥦
We are incredibly proud to announce that the cafeterias at ALL FIVE of our schools have received the EGGcellence Award from the Chickahominy Health District! 🏆
This award recognizes food service establishments with superior food safety practices. To put that in perspective, our GCPS cafeterias are in the top 10% of establishments to receive this recognition!
A huge thank you to our hardworking nutrition staff. Thank you for keeping our scholars fueled, safe, and ready to learn every single day! 🍎🥦
When the talent in Goochland is this strong, one winner just isn't enough! 🎨🏆
During the recent Goochland Farmers Market Poster Design Challenge, the submissions from Goochland High School were so impressive that the judges faced a tough decision. In a testament to our students' creativity, two winners were selected—one to represent the Goochland 2026 season and another to lead the way for our neighbors at the Powhatan Farmers Market!
We are so proud of our artists for sweeping the competition:
✨ Evelyn J. – Her design was chosen for the Goochland Farmers Market
✨ Libby O. – Her talent so impressed the region that her work was selected for the Powhatan Farmers Market!
It’s a proud day for our schools and our entire community!
During the recent Goochland Farmers Market Poster Design Challenge, the submissions from Goochland High School were so impressive that the judges faced a tough decision. In a testament to our students' creativity, two winners were selected—one to represent the Goochland 2026 season and another to lead the way for our neighbors at the Powhatan Farmers Market!
We are so proud of our artists for sweeping the competition:
✨ Evelyn J. – Her design was chosen for the Goochland Farmers Market
✨ Libby O. – Her talent so impressed the region that her work was selected for the Powhatan Farmers Market!
It’s a proud day for our schools and our entire community!
What a spectacular night for our GCPS family! ❤️ Last Friday, the GHS Auditorium and Gym came alive for our Fine Arts Festival.
From the wonderful choral performances by Randolph, Goochland, and Byrd Elementary Schools to the incredible talents of our GMS and GHS bands and drama, it was a beautiful celebration of student creativity! 🎶✨
Beyond the stage, guests explored a stunning gallery featuring artwork from every school in the division and enjoyed hands-on activities in the cafeteria. A huge thank you to everyone who supported our GHS ceramic students by purchasing a handmade soup bowl!
It’s nights like these that show just how much talent and heart we have in our Goochland community. 🎨🥣
From the wonderful choral performances by Randolph, Goochland, and Byrd Elementary Schools to the incredible talents of our GMS and GHS bands and drama, it was a beautiful celebration of student creativity! 🎶✨
Beyond the stage, guests explored a stunning gallery featuring artwork from every school in the division and enjoyed hands-on activities in the cafeteria. A huge thank you to everyone who supported our GHS ceramic students by purchasing a handmade soup bowl!
It’s nights like these that show just how much talent and heart we have in our Goochland community. 🎨🥣
The heart of Goochland beats through the arts! 🎨🎭🎶
We are so proud to celebrate our Fine and Performing Arts Team as our Team of the Year! This incredible group of educators represents talent from across all five of our schools, working together to inspire creativity and confidence in every student.
From the first notes in elementary music to the standing ovations at the high school, these teachers create a sense of belonging and "connectedness" that makes GCPS so special. Our community is brighter because of your dedication!
We are so proud to celebrate our Fine and Performing Arts Team as our Team of the Year! This incredible group of educators represents talent from across all five of our schools, working together to inspire creativity and confidence in every student.
From the first notes in elementary music to the standing ovations at the high school, these teachers create a sense of belonging and "connectedness" that makes GCPS so special. Our community is brighter because of your dedication!
The School Board will hold a work session at 3:00 p.m., followed by a regular meeting at 5:30 p.m on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The work session and meeting will be held at the Goochland Annex Building (2938 River Road W, Building I). Agendas for the meeting are located here: https://glnd.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=365
Talk about a powerhouse community! 🤝✨ Earlier this week, 22 dedicated volunteers conducted a staggering 265 mock interviews for our Goochland High School students!
We are so grateful to the leaders from our local and state government—including County Administrator Dr. Jeremy Raley and Delegate May Nivar—alongside private sector partners and our own GCPS leadership. These 22 individuals spent their day giving back, providing our students with the invaluable practice and feedback they need to thrive in the professional world.
It’s this kind of "all-in" support that makes our Goochland community so special. Thank you for investing in the future of our Bulldogs! 🐾❤️
Wellness in full color! 🏃♂️💨🎨✨
Last night’s Wellness Night was a blast! Our Goochland families hit the track for the color fun run, tackled the bouncy slide, and enjoyed some delicious eats from the local food trucks.
It was a wonderful evening for our families to connect with incredible community resources and learn more about the support networks available right here in Goochland. 🤝💛
Shoutout to our Sunshine Food Bus for feeding bodies and minds with those free books! 📖🚌 There’s nothing better than seeing our students leave with a smile and a new story to read. It was a beautiful night of movement, connection, and Goochland pride.
Last night’s Wellness Night was a blast! Our Goochland families hit the track for the color fun run, tackled the bouncy slide, and enjoyed some delicious eats from the local food trucks.
It was a wonderful evening for our families to connect with incredible community resources and learn more about the support networks available right here in Goochland. 🤝💛
Shoutout to our Sunshine Food Bus for feeding bodies and minds with those free books! 📖🚌 There’s nothing better than seeing our students leave with a smile and a new story to read. It was a beautiful night of movement, connection, and Goochland pride.
