✨🎁 Happy Holidays from 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! ❤️
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! ❤️
🎶 What a wonderful night of music! Last week, Goochland Middle School and Goochland High School students filled the stage with beautiful voices and incredible talent at their choral concert. We are so proud of our singers and grateful to our choral director, Mrs. Erinne Smitherman, for creating such a meaningful experience for our students. Bravo to everyone involved! 👏
🧬 Hands-On Science at Goochland High School! 🧬
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. 🔬📚✨
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 Reminder for Families ❄️
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!
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!
🎉 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year Spotlight 🎉
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! 🌟🔭📚
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! 🌟🔭📚
🎉 Congratulations to our 2025–2026 Teachers of the Year! 🎉
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! 🍎✨
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! 🍎✨
Senior spotlight! 🐾 Olivia and Carmen recently led a heartfelt donation effort for the Angel Tree program, raising more than $1,000 in monetary contributions and collecting an additional $1,000 worth of toys, clothing, and other requested items. With the generous support of students, staff, and community members, the girls spent time thoughtfully shopping for the Angel Tree wishes and donated all items to Goochland Elementary School and Byrd Elementary School. Their fundraising took place during school lunches, where they offered baked goods as a thank-you to anyone who contributed. Olivia and Carmen are deeply grateful to Mrs. Lawson for sponsoring their project, and for the kindness and support shown by everyone who helped make their project a success! #ToGether #GoBulldogs
📅 School Board Meeting Rescheduled 📅
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. 🎶
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. 🎶
👏 Meet GHS senior Kyranna Stratiou, whose senior project is making a real impact in our community. Inspired by her mom’s cancer journey, Kyranna dedicated her year to raising awareness about screenings, genetic testing, and early detection. She set up outreach tables, shared resources with students, and helped spread the word at school events.
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!
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!
❄️ Update: Tonight's chorus concert has been reschedule due to the inclement weather. We hope to see you on December 17th, as well as on the 16th for our winter band concert! 🎶 Stay warm!
Due to the forecast for winter weather, Goochland County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, December 8th. Current predictions indicate snowfall beginning in the early morning and continuing throughout the day, with the possibility of 1–2 inches or more, accompanied by temperatures that are expected to remain below freezing. These conditions may create hazardous travel for buses and drivers, and the safety of our students and staff is always our top priority.
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 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!
The Goochland County School Board will hold its next regular meeting on December 9, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at the Goochland 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.
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).
GCPS wishes everyone a warm and joyful Thanksgiving! 🧡
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! 🦃🍁
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! 🦃🍁
📊🛒 Budgeting for Thanksgiving Dinner!
This week, students in Economics & Personal Finance and Entrepreneurship took on a real-world challenge: planning a full Thanksgiving meal on a budget.
Teams compared grocery ads, used coupons, tracked costs in spreadsheets, and presented their strategies for making smart financial decisions.
This hands-on project helped students build practical skills in budgeting, collaboration, and problem-solving. Proud of their hard work—and grateful to Ms. Boehm, Ms. Dewey, and Mrs. EYP for bringing this engaging lesson to life! 🦃👏
This week, students in Economics & Personal Finance and Entrepreneurship took on a real-world challenge: planning a full Thanksgiving meal on a budget.
Teams compared grocery ads, used coupons, tracked costs in spreadsheets, and presented their strategies for making smart financial decisions.
This hands-on project helped students build practical skills in budgeting, collaboration, and problem-solving. Proud of their hard work—and grateful to Ms. Boehm, Ms. Dewey, and Mrs. EYP for bringing this engaging lesson to life! 🦃👏
Today, Ms. Reahard's Dual Enrollment Psychology class discussed the Rorschach Inkblot Test as one of the most famous psychological projective tests in the world. They had opportunities to analyze different inkblots, then they created their own and analyzed each others'! #GoBulldogs #ToGether
Senior spotlight! 🐾 Kyranna's senior project was a great success! By organizing outreach tables, Pink Out volleyball games, and student events during lunch and football games, Kyranna raised $1,402 for the Hawthorne Cancer Foundation and Pink Chair Project RVA - two programs that support patients with cancer in the greater Richmond area. Kyranna was inspired by her mom's diagnoses earlier this year, and used that inspiration to make an impact! She was able to present her donation check to the Hawthorne Foundation in person, and even got to speak in front of their board about her project. Keep doing great things, Kyranna. #GoBulldogs #ToGether
Students in Ms. EYP's Economics & Personal Finance and Entrepreneurship classes had the opportunity to work with Mrs. Boehm and Mrs. Dewey to shop for Thanksgiving meals based on family scenarios and budgets! 🦃 They used Google Sheets to track their spending, including money spent on gas and sales tax. Coupons and opportunities for families to shop at the local food bank if they qualified for assistance were delivered via the newspaper mid-class! Students presented their final budget sheets, along with glows and grows about their team and the project as a whole. Go, Bulldogs! #ToGether
From empires to folktales ✍🏼 Students in Mrs. Jacobsen and Mrs. Mistler's Humanities 9 class used their understanding of historic civilizations and empires to write scripts, which they acted out, recorded, and edited into videos to share in class! We loved seeing this cross-curricular group activity in action, and it's safe to say the students had fun, too! Great job, team! #GoBulldogs #ToGether
