🍃🐝 Goochland Outdoors 2025 🐝🌳
Last Thursday, all of our 5th graders from Goochland, Randolph, and Byrd Elementary Schools came together at Westview on the James for Goochland Outdoors — a day of hands-on learning in nature!
Students had the chance to:
🐝 Learn from one of our very own teachers (and beekeeper!) about the vital role bees play in our ecosystem.
🌳 Hear from True Timber arborists about the importance of trees and vegetation in keeping our environment healthy.
🌱 Work alongside Master Gardeners to explore native and non-native plants and their impact on our ecosystems.
This special day gave our students the chance to connect classroom learning with the natural world around them — sparking curiosity and appreciation for the environment. 🌎✨
Last Thursday, all of our 5th graders from Goochland, Randolph, and Byrd Elementary Schools came together at Westview on the James for Goochland Outdoors — a day of hands-on learning in nature!
Students had the chance to:
🐝 Learn from one of our very own teachers (and beekeeper!) about the vital role bees play in our ecosystem.
🌳 Hear from True Timber arborists about the importance of trees and vegetation in keeping our environment healthy.
🌱 Work alongside Master Gardeners to explore native and non-native plants and their impact on our ecosystems.
This special day gave our students the chance to connect classroom learning with the natural world around them — sparking curiosity and appreciation for the environment. 🌎✨
🍔🌭 Before kickoff at Goochland High School’s first home football game, our GCPS family came together for an employee cookout! Superintendent Armstrong and Assistant Superintendents Waggener and Geyer fired up the grill, serving burgers, hot dogs, chips, and drinks for staff and their families. 💛🐾❤️
It was a great night of food, fun, and Bulldog spirit! 🏈
It was a great night of food, fun, and Bulldog spirit! 🏈
📚 Reminder: Tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 26) is a Professional Learning Day for staff.
✅ No school for students.
We look forward to welcoming our students back on Monday!
✅ No school for students.
We look forward to welcoming our students back on Monday!
Ms. Bugg’s Kindergarten students had an apple-solutley fun time exploring apples this week! They used their five senses to see, smell, touch, hear, and taste apples, then created a graph of their favorite types of apples. Hands-on learning at its sweetest! #KindergartenAdventures #HandsOnLearning #AppleExploration
Our third graders had some special visitors today! Members of the Goochland Pet Lovers stopped by to share how they help animals in our community and how we can all show kindness and care to pets. Thank you, Goochland Pet Lovers, for inspiring our young animal advocates! 🐾
Ms. Alvis's kindergarteners and Ms. Ferguson's 4th grade students kicked off Book Buddies today!
They spent time reading together, sharing friendship and kindness stories, and getting to know one another. It’s wonderful to see the joy of reading bring our students together across grade levels! 💚💛📚
Our kindergarteners took learning outside today! They had a blast with Ms. Alvis and Ms. Austin reviewing shapes and practicing their writing with colorful chalk on the sidewalks.
Chalk + sunshine = lots of smiles and learning fun!
Check out all of the great things happening at Randolph this week! https://secure.smore.com/n/df9yz
🌼🍂 Add some color to your fall! 🍂🌼
The Goochland High School FFA invites you to our Annual Fall Mum Sale!
📅 Saturday, September 20
🕗 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 GHS Greenhouse
We’ll have a beautiful selection of mums in assorted colors — perfect for your home or garden.
💲 $15 each | 2 for $25
All proceeds benefit our Agriculture and FFA programs, directly supporting our students.
Come shop local, brighten your fall, and support GHS FFA! 🌻
The Goochland High School FFA invites you to our Annual Fall Mum Sale!
📅 Saturday, September 20
🕗 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 GHS Greenhouse
We’ll have a beautiful selection of mums in assorted colors — perfect for your home or garden.
💲 $15 each | 2 for $25
All proceeds benefit our Agriculture and FFA programs, directly supporting our students.
Come shop local, brighten your fall, and support GHS FFA! 🌻
🌎💧 Randolph Elementary fourth graders are diving into environmental science!
This week, students learned about the different types of watersheds in Virginia during an engaging lesson led by representatives from the Monacan Soil and Water Conservation District. Hands-on activities and real-world examples helped bring science standards to life while showing students how watersheds connect to their daily lives.
A big thank you to the Monacan Soil and Water Conservation District for supporting our students’ learning! 🌿✨
This week, students learned about the different types of watersheds in Virginia during an engaging lesson led by representatives from the Monacan Soil and Water Conservation District. Hands-on activities and real-world examples helped bring science standards to life while showing students how watersheds connect to their daily lives.
A big thank you to the Monacan Soil and Water Conservation District for supporting our students’ learning! 🌿✨
🎉 September is Attendance Awareness Month and our students are showing their school spirit while focusing on the importance of being at school every day!
✅ At all three elementary schools, students are participating in Attendance Matters Spirit Week—today was “Head for Success” day, and hats of all kinds were on display. 👒🧢🎩
✅ At Goochland Middle School, grade levels are facing off in an attendance challenge. The winning grade earns a special surprise (and of course, major bragging rights!).
We’re proud of our students for celebrating the power of showing up—because every day counts!
✅ At all three elementary schools, students are participating in Attendance Matters Spirit Week—today was “Head for Success” day, and hats of all kinds were on display. 👒🧢🎩
✅ At Goochland Middle School, grade levels are facing off in an attendance challenge. The winning grade earns a special surprise (and of course, major bragging rights!).
We’re proud of our students for celebrating the power of showing up—because every day counts!
🇺🇸👏 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! 🌟
We're excited to see everyone "Dress for Success" tomorrow as we kick off Attendance Matters spirit week!
Every day counts! When students are present, they are learning, growing, and building a brighter future. Consistent attendance helps kids stay connected with their teachers, classmates, and the important lessons happening each day. Let's work together to make every day a great day for learning! #EveryDayCounts #weRrandolph
Every day counts! When students are present, they are learning, growing, and building a brighter future. Consistent attendance helps kids stay connected with their teachers, classmates, and the important lessons happening each day. Let's work together to make every day a great day for learning! #EveryDayCounts #weRrandolph
📚✨ Excitement in the Randolph front office!
Students who went above and beyond earned special tokens and got to visit our book vending machine. Each token is a ticket to choose a brand-new book to take home and enjoy! 🎉
We love celebrating our Roadrunners for making great choices and encouraging a love of reading along the way. ❤️
Students who went above and beyond earned special tokens and got to visit our book vending machine. Each token is a ticket to choose a brand-new book to take home and enjoy! 🎉
We love celebrating our Roadrunners for making great choices and encouraging a love of reading along the way. ❤️
📣 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.
Some special guests visited RES in honor of Patriots' Day. We are grateful to them for taking a moment to share about the importance of remembrance, unity, and resilience. ❤️🤍💙
We’re excited to welcome the Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) program back to Randolph Elementary!
This program invites fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and father-figures to volunteer at school—helping in Encore classrooms, supporting at recess, greeting students in the morning, and being a positive role model throughout the day. 💚💛
We love seeing the difference our Watch D.O.G.S. make in building community and showing students that learning and leadership go hand in hand. 🐾
We would also like to thank Dunkin Donuts on Lauderdale Rd. for contributing to our Donuts with D.O.G.S. event this morning!
Today, Randolph Elementary safety patrols proudly raised the Freedom Flag in honor of September 11. Each element of the flag is a reminder of the lives lost, the heroes who served, and the strength of our nation. ❤️🤍💙
