Randolph Elementary School

What a thrilling start to the day! Kindergarten and preschool students just walked through the doors for their very first day of school. 🌟 Our youngest Roadrunners are meeting teachers and new friends - and exploring classrooms full of possibilities. Today is the start of a wonderful learning journey. 💛💚 We’re so excited to get to know our youngest learners and can’t wait to see all the amazing things they’ll do this year!

📢 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!!

Last night, our hallways were full of smiles as families joined us to kick off the new school year! 🏫💛💚 Students proudly visited their classrooms, met their teachers, and shared the excitement of what’s ahead. Here’s to a year of learning, friendship, and success! #RandolphElementary #BackToSchool #RoadrunnerPride #weRrandolph

📚 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! ❤️

📚✨ 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! 🐾❤️

Introducing Ms. Smith! She has a Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Ms. Smith is newly married this year! She and her husband live in Goochland County with their two dogs, Blue and Noah. She loves art, gardening, cooking, board games, and movies. She has also been known to kick around a soccer ball from time to time. Ms. Smith is looking forward to working with everyone this year!

Introducing Ms. Kowalski! This is the start of her 7th year in education!
She has three children in Goochland Schools - August is a senior, Isaac is a sophomore, and Paisley is a 5th grader. She and her husband, Andrew, have been married for 19 years. They live on a farm in Goochland where they raise chickens, ducks, pigs, veggies, and flowers:) Ms. Kowalski was the permanent sub at Goochland Elementary for 2 years. She also worked at Make-A-Wish prior to joining Randolph.

Introducing Ms. Flagg! She is entering her 12th year in education, after spending 9 years in elementary and the past 2 years at GMS. She is thrilled to be joining the Roadrunner family! Her son, Jack, will be starting Kindergarten at Randolph this year, and her daughter, Kendall will follow right behind him next year. Helping students with reading is truly her passion, and she is currently back in school working toward her reading specialist certification. Ms. Flagg is eager to bring what she has been learning into the classroom and continue to grow alongside her students and colleagues. Outside of school, she loves soaking up time at the beach, growing her own flowers, and enjoying the outdoors as much as she can!

Let’s give a huge shoutout to THREE of our very own Randolph Elementary Roadrunners who are competing in the DYB World Series! We are SO proud of these talented student-athletes for representing our community on such a big stage. Let’s cheer them on as they swing for the fences!

We're Hiring: Speech-Language Pathologist Are you passionate about helping others find their voice? We're looking for a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team! Apply now or tag someone who would be perfect for the role. https://www.applitrack.com/glnd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Special+Education%2fStudent+Services

Behind every lunch tray is a team of hardworking, caring individuals who keep our students fueled and ready to learn. From early morning prep to the last cleaned dish, our cafeteria staff go above and beyond every single day. Thank you for your dedication, your kindness, and the delicious meals you serve with a smile! 🙌👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 Let’s show them some love—drop a comment or a ❤️ to say thanks! #ThankYouCafeteriaStaff #SchoolHeroes #FuelingMindsAndBodies

A big shoutout to Brandy from Whitten Brothers of Ashland for the awesome sunglasses she donated to our 4th graders! Field Day may have been cloudy, but these shades are sure to shine on plenty of sunny adventures ahead!

🎉🏃‍♂️ FIELD DAY FUN! 🏃‍♀️🎉 This afternoon was full of laughter and lots of high-fives as our younger elementary students took on Field Day! From bowling and kickball games to water relays and football toss, the energy and smiles were non-stop. 😄☀️ A huge shoutout to our amazing staff and volunteers for making the day extra special. We loved seeing our students show teamwork, sportsmanship, and pure joy! 💙🧡💚💛 #FieldDay #ElementaryFun #Teamwork #SchoolSpirit #MakingMemories

FIELD DAY + HOUSE DAY = UNSTOPPABLE TEAM SPIRIT! 💪💥 From relay races to cornhole tournaments - and every challenge in between - today was all about teamwork, laughter, and showing that when we work together, we win together. 💯 🏅 Shoutout to every House for bringing the energy, the sportsmanship, and the heart. You made today unforgettable! 💚💙🧡💛 #FieldDay #HouseDay #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork #SchoolSpirit #TogetherWeShine

Wrapping up the school year with creativity and code! 💻✨ Our third graders are diving into the world of coding during these final days of school — learning about math with indi cars. These young minds are proving that learning can be fun and futuristic! 🚀💡 #CodingInTheClassroom #ThirdGradeTech #FutureCoders #CreativeLearning #EndOfYearFun

Today, our amazing 4th graders got a glimpse into the future during Career Share Day! 🚀 Parents, family members, and community guests stopped by to share what they do and how they got there. The kids were all ears, asking thoughtful questions and getting inspired by the many paths they can take. A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make today a success! 🌟 #CareerDay #4thGradeAdventures #FutureLeaders #InspireTheNextGeneration #SchoolCommunity

Our annual 5th Grade vs. Staff Kickball Game was a home run of fun! Laughter, teamwork, and just a little bit of friendly competition made it the perfect way to close out the school year. From big kicks to even bigger smiles, thank you to our incredible students and staff for making this event such a memorable part of our school spirit. Who took the win this year? Let’s just say… the real victory was the joy on everyone’s faces! #KickballTradition #5thGradeVsStaff #SchoolSpirit #EndOfYearFun

🎓 Today, we celebrated our amazing fifth graders from Randolph Elementary as they took part in a heartfelt graduation ceremony! These future GMS students are ready for their next adventure, but they'll always carry a piece of Randolph with them. 💚💛 Once a Roadrunner, always a Roadrunner! 💫