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Bulldog Bulletin April 28-May 2

Goochland High School

April 29, 2025

💥💥Bulldog Recognitions💥💥

Class of 2025 College Acceptances - Attention seniors! We would love to acknowledge your college acceptances as you have gotten in. Please fill out this form. You must be logged in to your GLND email to access to submit. Please let us know so we can recognize YOU for your accomplishments! Be sure to contact your counselor with any questions. HERE is a map of where our seniors have been accepted so far.

Fight for Inclusion 3v3 Basketball Tournament - Huge congratulations to Frank's Fan Club – Patrick Harlow, Wyatt Dameron, Hunter Nagle, Adeline Dameron, and Jacob James – your champions of the 2025 Fight for Inclusion tournament! This fantastic 3v3 basketball event, organized by MCJROTC cadets, successfully raised a significant amount for the GHS Best Buddies program, supporting students with disabilities through trips, adaptive equipment, and more. A big thank you to all participants and the generous Goochland businesses whose sponsorships made this possible! Lastly, thank you to junior, Ava Freeman, for organizing such an amazing event!

Get to Know Some of our Amazing Bulldogs - Throughout the remainder of the school year, we will be highlighting our “teacher-recognized” students each week.

  • Hadassah Da Silva is a freshman nominated by Ms. Shelton Eide! Her favorite class is ceramics, and in her spare time, she loves soccer and is a professional shopper. One fun fact about Hadassah is that she is the middle child with five brothers. Keep up the great work, Hadassah!

Junkyard Dogs Robotics Earns Silver Medal at World Championship! - The Goochland Junkyard Dogs Robotics Team competed last week in the FIRST World Championships in Houston, Texas. They ranked 10th (out of 75 teams) in their division qualification matches and were then selected to compete in the playoffs! One of their playoff alliance partners was a team from Israel! They made it to the finals and earned a 2nd place medal! This was the team's first appearance in the World Championship playoffs in their 19-year history! Way to go, Junkyard Dogs!

Teacher Appreciation Week “THANK YOU’s” from the Bulldog Family - A huge shoutout to the many people and local businesses who will help make this week very special for my amazing staff! Without your love and support, all of this week's festivities would not be possible! I cannot thank you enough for our partnership! Please see below:

  • All Night Graduation Committee (Michele Brooks)

  • Athletic Boosters (Steve Rosen)

  • Band Boosters (Lauri Brewer)

  • Bella Sicilia

  • Beyond Nails & Spa

  • Chick-Fil-a

  • China King

  • Coopers Hawk

  • Courthouse Market

  • GHS PTSA (Charlene Bryce, Jessica Ganyuma, Kelly Kemp, Shannon LaSpina, Erin Slemp, and Misty Stuck)

  • Goochland Restaurant

  • Tweed 

  • Wawa

THIS WEEK at GHS

Spring Testing Calendar - Please refer to the GHS Spring 2025 Testing Calendar for end-of-the-year testing information and upcoming events. This year, we plan to hold two asynchronous days (May 12th and 19th) to accommodate our staffing needs during SOL testing. Only students who must take an SOL will report on those dates. All other students will work on previously assigned work from home. No one will be required to log into a virtual class on those days. Additionally, all students must take their final exams during the specified testing window. Anyone unable to attend school during the exam window must have a parent contact their administrator.  Please contact me (bhahn@glnd.k12.va.us) or Dr. Stacey Rainbolt (srainbolt@glnd.k12.va.us) if you have any questions.

  • Highlights for THIS week:

    • Monday, April 28th - Friday, May 2nd = Teacher Appreciation Week at GHS

    • Friday, May 2nd = CTE Signing Day at 9:30 am

PTSA Update - Teacher Appreciation Week is extremely meaningful to our teachers and staff. GHS PTSA is working hard to recognize the hard work and dedication of our GHS teachers and staff during Teacher Appreciation Week from April 28th - May 2nd. Plans include: snack baskets for each teacher pod, including GTech/cafeteria/custodians, a game truck with bowling and other games, and an end-of-week lunch. Thank you in advance for your support!

SCA and Class Applications - Students, are you interested in being a leader next year and representing your class and school? If so, please consider applying for Student Council Advisory. Positions include President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer for each grade and the entire student body (rising 11th & 12th graders). Responsibilities include attending monthly meetings and helping plan fun events for the student body, such as Homecoming and Spirit Weeks. Applications will be available April 28th - May 5th and are due by Tuesday, May 6th, to be eligible to run. Students who have submitted their application will be notified of their eligibility to run by Friday, May 9th, and can campaign from May 12th - 16th. All students will vote during Bulldog Block on Tuesday, May 20th.  The winners will be announced on Wednesday, May 21st, and will meet with Mrs. Tate on Tuesday, May 27. Please contact Mrs. Tate (rtate@glnd.k12.va.us) or stop by room E163 with any questions.

CTE Signing Day - We will be honoring seniors on Friday, May 2nd, who are going into a career in the CTE field, attending a trade school, apprenticeship, or have enlisted in the military.  We have several students we plan to recognize, but do not want to leave anyone out. If you have a senior who should be recognized at CTE Signing Day, please fill out this CTE Signing Day Form by 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 29th.  Students will be notified at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, April 29th, through Canvas message if they are being recognized. Parents will be notified by email at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, April 29th, if your child will be recognized. If you have any questions, please contact Renee Ferrell at rferrell@glnd.k12.va.us.

Prom 2025: Once Upon a Time - The Junior Class of Goochland High School is proud to announce the prom of 2025! Our theme is “Once Upon a Time,” featuring fairytale vibes and a variety of stories you know and love. Prom will be held on Saturday, May 10th, from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm at the Adams International School. Come out in your glass slippers for a fairytale night to remember! Tickets must be purchased online via GoFan - your student ID is your access code. Ticket prices this year will be $15 for Seniors, $30 for Juniors, and $40 for non-GHS or underclassmen guests. All non-GHS guests must have a permission form on file by May 1st to attend. Forms can be printed or picked up in the front office. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Boehm (mboehm@glnd.k12.va.us).

Athletics and Activities - Please visit www.GoochlandBulldogs.com for up-to-date schedule information. Many of these events can be streamed live at www.NFHSNetwork.com. Feel free to contact Mr. Fowler (jfowler@glnd.k12.va.us) if you have any questions or need more information. 

THIS MONTH at GHS

Prom Spirit Week Days - Please join the Bulldog Family with our Prom Spirit Week dress-up days during the week of May 5th - 9th:

  • Monday = Soccer Mom vs. BBQ Dad

  • Tuesday =  Twin Tuesday

  • Wednesday = Pink Out

  • Thursday = Formal Day

  • Friday = Rhyme without Reason (pair up as rhymes with nothing in common, ex: ballerina and John Cena, rock star and race car, etc.)

GCPS Wellness Night - GCPS is hosting the Stronger Together Fun Run for our Goochland Community on Wednesday, May 14th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm (Gates open at 5:00 PM, Fun Run begins at 5:30 PM) at the GHS stadium. The purpose of the event is to promote health and wellness among students, families, and staff.  We'll have food trucks, games, bouncy houses, and door prizes. We'll also have various community organizations there to help connect families with resources. Participants will also be able to participate in a "fun run" with colored chalk.  Come out and join the GCPS mental health team, participate in games, and enjoy a free night of family fun! This event will be fun for all ages. Please contact Ashley Lawson (alawson@glnd.k12.va.us) or Melissa Mariner (mmariner@glnd.k12.va.us) with any questions.

Miss Goochland Pageant 2025 - The annual Miss Goochland Pageant will be held on Friday, May 16th at 6:00 pm in the GHS Auditorium. Anyone interested in participating in the pageant should fill out the registration form found HERE. Registration and entry fees are due by Thursday, May 15th, at rehearsal. Fees can be paid by cash or checks made out to Goochland High School. 

GHS Cheerleading Fall 2025 Sideline Tryouts - Cheerleading tryouts for the fall sideline season will be Tuesday, May 27th - Thursday, May 29th. Rising 8th - 12th graders are eligible to try out. We will meet in the GHS Cafeteria each day when the bell rings, and you should be dressed and ready by 3:50 pm to start. Please visit HERE for tryout information and forms/applications that will need to be completed before tryouts. Please message Coach Madison Jackson through Canvas or email mjackson@glnd.k12.va.us with any questions!

REMINDERS   

Electronic Distribution of Flyers - Throughout the 24.25 school year, please visit this website for upcoming events or activities throughout the Goochland community.

Summer School - For more detailed information about summer school options, please go to the Summer Programming Website. 

PTSA Updates - All GHS parents and students are welcome to attend GHS PTSA meetings, which take place at GHS on the second Tuesday of each month at 4:15 pm. We will have some Board openings for SY 25-26. The outgoing Board members will be available to train and support you. It is not a time-intensive role. The GHS PTSA’s main programs are recruiting for membership in the Fall, Teacher Appreciation Week, and two fun events for students. This year, we distributed popcorn during lunch in the fall, and we plan to have music, games, and Italian Ice during lunch in the spring. Please email us at goochlandhsptsa@gmail.com if you are interested!

Senior Class of 2025

All-Night Graduation - The annual “Senior Walk” in the Goochland Day Parade will be on Saturday, May 17th. It is a nice tradition where the seniors walk in the parade for that proud moment of graduating. Please meet at the GHS parking lot at 8:00 am to be bussed to Courthouse Green.  Seniors will also earn tickets to the Senior Sunset event. 

  • The Class of ‘25 Baccalaureate will be held on Sunday, May 18th, at 3:00 pm in the GHS auditorium. Seniors are encouraged to attend an inspirational afternoon with music, speakers, and light refreshments afterward. Please wear what you will wear to graduation under the gowns, and don’t forget your caps.  Seniors can earn tickets for attending, which can go towards Senior Sunset raffle prizes.

  • The tradition of our “Senior Walks” through our elementary schools will be on Friday, May 23rd. The school and time are as follows: RES at 9:00 am, GES at 10:00 am, and BES at 11:00 am. Those who attend will earn tickets for the Senior Sunset event. 

  • All seniors - please fill out the form HERE! The deadline to complete this form is Friday, May 23rd.

  • Be sure to mark your calendars now for the “Senior Sunset” on Friday, May 30th, from 6:00 - 10:00 pm in the GHS softball field. We will do different activities, games, food, pictures, and raffle prizes! Please make plans to attend!

  • Please follow ANG on Facebook, “Goochland All Night Graduation 2025.”  If you have any questions or want to join ANG, please email them at GoochlandANG@gmail.com. 

Scholarships - A lot of new scholarships have been added to the GHS Class of 2025 Scholarships sheet. Please contact Ms. McMullin (mmcmullin@glnd.k12.va.us) if you have any questions!

Financial Aid - Students and parents can schedule a meeting with our GRASP Advisor, Ms.Lindsay Bradley, to get help with the FAFSA, discuss financial aid award letters, and get additional scholarship information. Please use this link to schedule an appointment or email her at goochland@grasp4va.org.

ACA Graduation Regalia - ACA graduation regalia is now available for purchase through the Reynolds bookstore. Students should order the Associate Set, which will include a cap, gown, tassel, and associate stole, before the shipping deadline of Monday, May 5th. The ACA stole can also be worn for all Goochland High School graduation events with your GHS graduation regalia. Visit the Reynolds graduation site for more detailed information about Reynold's graduation celebrations and events! As ACA graduates, you are eligible to take part in all of it. The only thing that we ask you DO NOT do is pick up your "marching card."  We will hand these out to all ACA students on Tuesday, May 13th, before the ceremony when we gather for our group picture. ACA students should not pick up these cards individually. 

Reynold's Graduation Ceremony (including ACA students) - The ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 13th at 2:00 pm at the Stuart C. Siegel Center (1200 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23284). Be sure to mark your calendars now and tell all your friends and family! Seating will not be limited for this event, so there is room for them all!

Graduation - We are excited to announce that we will hold our Class of 2025 graduation services on Saturday, May 31st, at Goochland High School at 7:30 pm (rain date: Sunday, June 1st, at 7:30 pm). HERE is the message shared with senior families a few weeks ago. Feel free to contact Ms. Reahard (treahard@glnd.k12.va.us) with any questions.