🧬💡 Building Biology: Exploring Covalent Bonds!
Ms. Borsari’s biology students got hands-on while learning about covalent bonds! Using Play-Doh, they recreated molecules and made abstract science concepts come to life. Who knew biology could be this creative? 🧪✨
Ms. Borsari’s biology students got hands-on while learning about covalent bonds! Using Play-Doh, they recreated molecules and made abstract science concepts come to life. Who knew biology could be this creative? 🧪✨
🇺🇸👏 At our September School Board meeting, we proudly recognized two outstanding students for their achievements in the Americanism Essay Contest through the Goochland American Legion.
Both students received honors at the state level in Virginia and were also recognized nationally for their powerful essays. 🏅✍️
We are so proud of their hard work, talent, and representation of GCPS on both the state and national stage! 🌟
📣 Join the Superintendent’s Listening Tour!
As part of his entry plan, Dr. Armstrong is hosting 5 listening sessions across Goochland County. These one-hour conversations are an opportunity for families and community members to share honest, constructive feedback about their experiences with GCPS.
Your input will help guide Dr. Armstrong’s work in his first year and shape the future of our division’s Strategic Plan.
🕕 All sessions will be held from 6:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Dates & Locations:
Mon, Sept 15 – Byrd Elementary School Library
Tue, Sept 30 – Goochland Recreation Association
Wed, Oct 8 – Goochland High School Library
Mon, Oct 20 – Randolph Elementary School Library
Tue, Oct 28 – Jerusalem Baptist Church
We hope you’ll make plans to attend and share your voice!
As part of his entry plan, Dr. Armstrong is hosting 5 listening sessions across Goochland County. These one-hour conversations are an opportunity for families and community members to share honest, constructive feedback about their experiences with GCPS.
Your input will help guide Dr. Armstrong’s work in his first year and shape the future of our division’s Strategic Plan.
🕕 All sessions will be held from 6:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Dates & Locations:
Mon, Sept 15 – Byrd Elementary School Library
Tue, Sept 30 – Goochland Recreation Association
Wed, Oct 8 – Goochland High School Library
Mon, Oct 20 – Randolph Elementary School Library
Tue, Oct 28 – Jerusalem Baptist Church
We hope you’ll make plans to attend and share your voice!
💰📊 Sound financial management is a priority at GCPS!
We’re proud to share that recent audits of school activity funds at all three elementary schools showed no deficiencies. In addition, GCPS has once again earned the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association.
👏 A huge shout-out to our dedicated school bookkeepers and to the outstanding leadership of our Finance Director, Stephanie Wyche, for ensuring excellence in financial stewardship across the division.
We’re proud to share that recent audits of school activity funds at all three elementary schools showed no deficiencies. In addition, GCPS has once again earned the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association.
👏 A huge shout-out to our dedicated school bookkeepers and to the outstanding leadership of our Finance Director, Stephanie Wyche, for ensuring excellence in financial stewardship across the division.
🇺🇸 Today, many of our students and staff took part in Patriot Day activities, reflecting on the events of September 11 and honoring the heroes we will never forget. ❤️🤍💙
Earlier this morning, district leaders and school board members also participated in the 9/11 Ceremony hosted by Goochland County Fire-Rescue at Fire Station 5 to honor the lives lost and the courage of first responders.
We remember. We honor. We will never forget.
Earlier this morning, district leaders and school board members also participated in the 9/11 Ceremony hosted by Goochland County Fire-Rescue at Fire Station 5 to honor the lives lost and the courage of first responders.
We remember. We honor. We will never forget.
🚓🚒 Tonight, we had the privilege of recognizing two of our strongest partners—the Goochland County Sheriff’s Office and Goochland County Fire-Rescue.
Their dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to our schools help ensure that every student learns in a safe and secure environment. From being a visible presence in our buildings, to responding in moments of need, to collaborating with us on proactive safety initiatives—these teams go above and beyond for our community.
We are truly grateful for their service, leadership, and partnership. ❤️
Their dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to our schools help ensure that every student learns in a safe and secure environment. From being a visible presence in our buildings, to responding in moments of need, to collaborating with us on proactive safety initiatives—these teams go above and beyond for our community.
We are truly grateful for their service, leadership, and partnership. ❤️
The Goochland County School Board will hold its next regular meeting on September 9, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at the Goochland County Administration Building (1800 Sandy Hook Road, Room 250). View the full agenda here: https://glnd.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=351
All are welcome to attend.
All are welcome to attend.
🌻 Strength, sunshine, and snapshots! 🌻
Ms. Rodriguez’s women’s fitness class took their workout outdoors with a visit to a beautiful sunflower patch 🌞💪. They were joined by Ms. Day, who not only captured some incredible photos but also gave students a quick lesson in photography along the way. A perfect mix of movement, creativity, and collaboration! 📸✨
Ms. Rodriguez’s women’s fitness class took their workout outdoors with a visit to a beautiful sunflower patch 🌞💪. They were joined by Ms. Day, who not only captured some incredible photos but also gave students a quick lesson in photography along the way. A perfect mix of movement, creativity, and collaboration! 📸✨
📸 Five schools. One incredible team!
After a fantastic first week, our staff are energized and ready to welcome students back on Monday. Here’s a look at the amazing teams from each of our five schools—thank you for all you do to make GCPS a place where students thrive! ❤️💛
After a fantastic first week, our staff are energized and ready to welcome students back on Monday. Here’s a look at the amazing teams from each of our five schools—thank you for all you do to make GCPS a place where students thrive! ❤️💛
📢 Staggered Start Reminder 📢
To help our youngest and newest learners get settled, we have a staggered start for the first two days of school:
📅 Monday, August 18
✅ First day for Preschool, Kindergarten, 6th grade, and 9th grade students ONLY
📅 Tuesday, August 19
✅ All students attend school
We can’t wait to see everyone back and ready for an amazing year!!
To help our youngest and newest learners get settled, we have a staggered start for the first two days of school:
📅 Monday, August 18
✅ First day for Preschool, Kindergarten, 6th grade, and 9th grade students ONLY
📅 Tuesday, August 19
✅ All students attend school
We can’t wait to see everyone back and ready for an amazing year!!
📚 Free Books for Goochland’s Youngest Readers! 📚
Goochland Social Services, in partnership with the Henrico Education Foundation, is excited to bring the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to our community!
Children from birth to age five can receive a free, high-quality book every month — no income requirements, no strings attached.
Our goal: reach 85% of all eligible children in Goochland. Let’s make it happen!
📲 Parents & guardians can register quickly through this link: https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/
Together, we can spark a lifelong love of reading in Goochland’s youngest residents! ❤️
Goochland Social Services, in partnership with the Henrico Education Foundation, is excited to bring the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to our community!
Children from birth to age five can receive a free, high-quality book every month — no income requirements, no strings attached.
Our goal: reach 85% of all eligible children in Goochland. Let’s make it happen!
📲 Parents & guardians can register quickly through this link: https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/
Together, we can spark a lifelong love of reading in Goochland’s youngest residents! ❤️
📚✨ Back-to-School Night is almost here! ✨📚
On Thursday, August 14th, join us for an evening of connection and preparation as we get ready for another incredible school year!
Elementary Schools (Byrd ES, Goochland ES, Randolph ES)
🕓 4:00–6:30 p.m.
Goochland Middle & High School
🕔 5:00–7:30 p.m.
Preschool & Kindergarten Orientations – A special time for our youngest learners and their families to meet their teacher and receive important information.
📍 Byrd ES – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Goochland ES – 1:00 p.m.
📍 Randolph ES – 4:00 p.m.
We can’t wait to see our GCPS families! 🐾❤️
On Thursday, August 14th, join us for an evening of connection and preparation as we get ready for another incredible school year!
Elementary Schools (Byrd ES, Goochland ES, Randolph ES)
🕓 4:00–6:30 p.m.
Goochland Middle & High School
🕔 5:00–7:30 p.m.
Preschool & Kindergarten Orientations – A special time for our youngest learners and their families to meet their teacher and receive important information.
📍 Byrd ES – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Goochland ES – 1:00 p.m.
📍 Randolph ES – 4:00 p.m.
We can’t wait to see our GCPS families! 🐾❤️
🎓 GRADUATION REMINDER! 🎓 There will be no bags allowed inside the stadium for the graduation ceremony this evening. We look forward to celebrating the incredible Goochland High School Class of 2025! 🎉
🎓 Congrats to the Class of 2025 on your final Senior Walk! Today you walk the halls one last time—tomorrow you take on the world. Proud of you all! 👏 #SeniorWalk #leGacy #ClassOf2025 @BHahnGHS
We are so proud of our Goochland High School seniors! At this morning’s Senior Scholarship Breakfast, students were awarded over 65 scholarships from 28 generous organizations and community partners.
This event celebrated not only the hard work of our students but also the incredible support of our community, which continues to invest in the future of our graduates. Congratulations to all of our scholarship recipients—you make GHS proud!
Thank you to our school counseling team for an amazing ceremony this morning and congratulations to all our scholarship recipients. @bhahnghs
Great start to a wonderful celebration of our senior scholarship winners - Congrats to all our Bulldog awardees this morning. @bhahnghs
Bravo, dancers, Ms. Black, Ms. Doczi, Mr. Burch and the tech crew. A job well done! @bhahnghs
Talent abounds at the spring recital. Great performances by our Bulldogs and BES, GES, RES dancers. Thank you Ashlyn for supporting our elementary students for your senior project. @bhahnghs
Great start to an exciting night of dance! @bhahnghs.
