Weโre excited to welcome students back on time tomorrow, with all schools operating on a normal schedule.

โจ Future Forward Fest โจ
๐ Thursday, February 19
๐ 5:30โ7:00 PM
๐ 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! ๐๐
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!

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 futureโoften 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:
โจ Randolph Elementary โ Ms. Erin Shively
โจ Goochland Elementary โ Ms. Carmen Bland & Ms. Elizabeth Graham
โจ Byrd Elementary โ Ms. Madison Jackson
โจ Goochland Middle โ Ms. Caroline Powell & Ms. Ashton Blackley
โจ 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 studentsโtoday and every day!









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.

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.

February 16-20 is All Star Week, and we want to spotlight the incredible GCPS staff who go above and beyond every day! ๐
Do you know a teacher, bus driver, school nurse, administrator, or staff member who has made a difference in your childโs life? Nowโs your chance to say thank you! ๐
โจ 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.
๐ข 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! ๐

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.

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 โค

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! โค



At Tuesdayโs School Board meeting, Goochland High School was once again recognized as a W!se Blue Star Schoolโan 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. ๐ฐ๐
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! ๐

All are welcome to attend.

The Girls team battled hard (shorthanded!), beating Louisa and Orange with every single swimmer scoring points.
Big congrats to our 1st place finishers:
๐ Zack Cheatham (4 event sweep!)
๐ Andrea Rogerson (200 Free)
๐ Genevieve Roper (100 Back)
And a round of applause for our top 5 finishers:
๐๐ผ Sylvia Wirsing - 200 IM (2nd) & 100 Breaststroke (2nd)
๐๐ผ Andrea Rogerson - 100 Free (2nd)
๐๐ผ Campden Wilson - 200 Free (4th)
๐๐ผ Kendra Cheatham - 50 Free (5th)
๐๐ผ Genevieve Roper - 100 Free (4th)

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!

๐ Congratulations to:
โข Michelle Clark โ RES
โข Kelly Edwards โ GES
โข Holly Swift โ BES
โข Molly Voss โ GMS
โข Ryan Maloney โ GHS
๐ 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. ๐โจ






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 talentsโwhat a wonderful way to start the meeting! โจ๐ถ



๐บ 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

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!

