๐ Girls on the Run is back! ๐
Registration is now open for girls in grades 3โ5 to join this fun program that builds confidence, friendships, and fitness! https://tinyurl.com/GESGirlsontheRun ๐โโ๏ธโจ
๐ Donโt worry boysโyour chance is coming later this year!
Registration is now open for girls in grades 3โ5 to join this fun program that builds confidence, friendships, and fitness! https://tinyurl.com/GESGirlsontheRun ๐โโ๏ธโจ
๐ Donโt worry boysโyour chance is coming later this year!

๐ฑ๐ป Reminder Otter Families: The $20 iPad insurance fee for students in grades 3โ5 is due! This fee helps cover accidental damage to school-issued devices.
๐ Pay online here: https://osp.osmsinc.com/Goochland/BVModules/CategoryTemplates/Detailed%20List%20with%20Properties/Category.aspx?categoryid=AQ004
Thank you for helping us keep devices ready for learning every day! ๐
๐ Pay online here: https://osp.osmsinc.com/Goochland/BVModules/CategoryTemplates/Detailed%20List%20with%20Properties/Category.aspx?categoryid=AQ004
Thank you for helping us keep devices ready for learning every day! ๐

๐๐พ Our Otters are BACK! ๐พ๐
Weโre so glad to have ALL of our Otters back in the building today. ๐ Itโs been a great first day together, and we canโt wait to see how much we grow, learn, and shine this year! โจ #GESOtters #OtterlyAmazing
Weโre so glad to have ALL of our Otters back in the building today. ๐ Itโs been a great first day together, and we canโt wait to see how much we grow, learn, and shine this year! โจ #GESOtters #OtterlyAmazing

๐พ Our youngest river otters are settling into school! Theyโre getting to know their teachers, making new friends, and starting their preschool adventures. Weโre so proud of them already! ๐ฆฆ๐ #GESOtters #PreschoolAdventures



โจ Our kindergarten Otters are settling in! Theyโre busy meeting their teachers, making new friends, and learning their way around the school. We canโt wait to watch them grow this year! ๐ฆฆ๐ #GESOtters #KindergartenAdventures






๐ข Staggered Start Reminder ๐ข
To help our youngest and newest learners get settled, we have a staggered start for the first two days of school:
๐ Monday, August 18
โ First day for Preschool, Kindergarten, 6th grade, and 9th grade students ONLY
๐ Tuesday, August 19
โ All students attend school
We canโt 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:
๐ Monday, August 18
โ First day for Preschool, Kindergarten, 6th grade, and 9th grade students ONLY
๐ Tuesday, August 19
โ All students attend school
We canโt wait to see everyone back and ready for an amazing year!!

๐ Take a stroll through our StoryWalk in front of the school!
Then head inside to meet your 1stโ5th grade teacher before 6:30 PM tonight โ we canโt wait to see you! ๐ฆฆโจ
Then head inside to meet your 1stโ5th grade teacher before 6:30 PM tonight โ we canโt wait to see you! ๐ฆฆโจ

๐ฆฆ Pre-K & ECSE:
๐งธ Our littlest Otters are ready to splash into learning!
Come meet our Pre-K and ECSE team โ theyโre full of love, laughter, and lots of fun!
Let the Otterly adorable adventures begin! ๐๐
๐งธ Our littlest Otters are ready to splash into learning!
Come meet our Pre-K and ECSE team โ theyโre full of love, laughter, and lots of fun!
Let the Otterly adorable adventures begin! ๐๐





๐ฆฆ Encore Team (Art, Music, Library, PE):
๐จ๐ถ๐๐ Our Encore Team makes learning Otterly exciting!
From splashing color on a canvas, to making music, exploring magical stories, and getting our tails moving, this crew helps every Otter shine.
Get ready for a year full of creativity, rhythm, adventures, and action! ๐๐
๐จ๐ถ๐๐ Our Encore Team makes learning Otterly exciting!
From splashing color on a canvas, to making music, exploring magical stories, and getting our tails moving, this crew helps every Otter shine.
Get ready for a year full of creativity, rhythm, adventures, and action! ๐๐




๐ฆฆ 1st Grade:
๐พ First grade Otters are swimming into a year of discovery!
Our 1st grade teachers are ready with open arms and big smiles.
Letโs make waves in first grade! ๐โ๏ธ
๐พ First grade Otters are swimming into a year of discovery!
Our 1st grade teachers are ready with open arms and big smiles.
Letโs make waves in first grade! ๐โ๏ธ





๐ฆฆ School Counselors:
๐ฌ Whether you need a listening ear, a helping hand, or a cheerleader by your side, our School Counselors are here for every Otter.
They help us swim through challenges, celebrate our wins, and take care of our hearts. ๐๐
Letโs give a warm Otter welcome to our amazing counseling team! ๐พโจ
๐ฌ Whether you need a listening ear, a helping hand, or a cheerleader by your side, our School Counselors are here for every Otter.
They help us swim through challenges, celebrate our wins, and take care of our hearts. ๐๐
Letโs give a warm Otter welcome to our amazing counseling team! ๐พโจ



๐ฆฆ Exceptional Education Team:
๐ Every Otter learns and grows in their own unique way โ and our Exceptional Education Team is here to make sure each one shines!
With patience, creativity, and big hearts, they help our Otters swim confidently toward success. ๐๐
Weโre Otterly grateful for this amazing team! ๐พโจ
๐ Every Otter learns and grows in their own unique way โ and our Exceptional Education Team is here to make sure each one shines!
With patience, creativity, and big hearts, they help our Otters swim confidently toward success. ๐๐
Weโre Otterly grateful for this amazing team! ๐พโจ





๐ฆฆ 5th Grade:
๐ Our senior Otters are leading the pack!
Fifth grade is full of leadership, learning, and lasting memories.
Meet the team guiding them through their final elementary swim. ๐โโ๏ธ๐
๐ Our senior Otters are leading the pack!
Fifth grade is full of leadership, learning, and lasting memories.
Meet the team guiding them through their final elementary swim. ๐โโ๏ธ๐




๐ฆฆ 3rd Grade:
๐ These Otters are making a big leap into upper elementary!
Our 3rd grade team is ready to help them dive deep into learning.
Letโs swim strong, think big, and have some Otterly great adventures! ๐ง ๐
๐ These Otters are making a big leap into upper elementary!
Our 3rd grade team is ready to help them dive deep into learning.
Letโs swim strong, think big, and have some Otterly great adventures! ๐ง ๐





๐ฆฆ 4th Grade:
๐บ๏ธ Fourth grade Otters are ready for big ideas and bold journeys!
Meet the team leading the way with heart, humor, and high expectations.
Get ready to make a splash in 4th grade! ๐ช๐พ
๐บ๏ธ Fourth grade Otters are ready for big ideas and bold journeys!
Meet the team leading the way with heart, humor, and high expectations.
Get ready to make a splash in 4th grade! ๐ช๐พ




๐ฆฆ 2nd Grade:
๐จ Our 2nd grade Otters are curious, creative, and full of questions!
Meet the team ready to explore, encourage, and educate.
Second grade is going to be Otterly unforgettable! ๐ก๐พ
๐จ Our 2nd grade Otters are curious, creative, and full of questions!
Meet the team ready to explore, encourage, and educate.
Second grade is going to be Otterly unforgettable! ๐ก๐พ




๐ฆฆ Kindergarten:
๐ These brand new Otters are diving into their very first year at GES!
Meet our Kindergarten team โ ready to nurture, guide, and giggle along the way.
Kindergarten is going to be Otterly amazing! ๐พ๐
๐ These brand new Otters are diving into their very first year at GES!
Meet our Kindergarten team โ ready to nurture, guide, and giggle along the way.
Kindergarten is going to be Otterly amazing! ๐พ๐




๐ Free Books for Goochlandโs Youngest Readers! ๐
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 โ no income requirements, no strings attached.
Our goal: reach 85% of all eligible children in Goochland. Letโs make it happen!
๐ฒ Parents & guardians can register quickly through this link: https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/
Together, we can spark a lifelong love of reading in Goochlandโs youngest residents! โค๏ธ
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 โ no income requirements, no strings attached.
Our goal: reach 85% of all eligible children in Goochland. Letโs make it happen!
๐ฒ Parents & guardians can register quickly through this link: https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/
Together, we can spark a lifelong love of reading in Goochlandโs youngest residents! โค๏ธ

๐โจ Back-to-School Night is almost here! โจ๐
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)
๐ 4:00โ6:30 p.m.
Goochland Middle & High School
๐ 5:00โ7:30 p.m.
Preschool & Kindergarten Orientations โ A special time for our youngest learners and their families to meet their teacher and receive important information.
๐ Byrd ES โ 2:00 p.m.
๐ Goochland ES โ 1:00 p.m.
๐ Randolph ES โ 4:00 p.m.
We canโt wait to see our GCPS families! ๐พโค๏ธ
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)
๐ 4:00โ6:30 p.m.
Goochland Middle & High School
๐ 5:00โ7:30 p.m.
Preschool & Kindergarten Orientations โ A special time for our youngest learners and their families to meet their teacher and receive important information.
๐ Byrd ES โ 2:00 p.m.
๐ Goochland ES โ 1:00 p.m.
๐ Randolph ES โ 4:00 p.m.
We canโt wait to see our GCPS families! ๐พโค๏ธ

๐ฉโ Huge thanks to our amazing GES PTA for the fabulous Welcome Back Breakfast this morning! ๐ Our teachers are fueled up, smiling, and busy getting ready to see everyone this Thursday! ๐ฆฆ๐ #OtterlyAwesome #ThankYouPTA #BackToSchool


