Ready to build the future? 🏗️
Registration is officially open for the 2026 GCPS STEM Camp! We are bringing our community’s young innovators together for a week of discovery at the Goochland Middle/High School Complex. This year, we’re featuring two incredible programs:
Young Engineers Construction Camp (Current Grades PreK-8): Campers will explore building and design, get an up-close look at real construction vehicles, and even take guided tours of active construction sites! 🚜🏗️
FTC Robotics (Current Grades 5-7): A high-energy experience where students design, build, and program custom robots for a fun team competition. Note: Capped at 15 students! 🤖💻
🗓️ When: Tuesday, June 2 – Friday, June 5, 2026
🕗 Time: 8:45 AM – 11:45 AM
📍 Where: Goochland Middle/High School Complex
📧 Contact: Mr. Bruce Watson (bwatson@glnd.k12.va.us) Spots are first-come, first-served, so secure yours today and keep our students connected to learning all summer!
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSkoUP3agoFIchcsTBA94Qd_vERLuLQzpVcnmUYo_YUrHdgg/viewform
Registration is officially open for the 2026 GCPS STEM Camp! We are bringing our community’s young innovators together for a week of discovery at the Goochland Middle/High School Complex. This year, we’re featuring two incredible programs:
Young Engineers Construction Camp (Current Grades PreK-8): Campers will explore building and design, get an up-close look at real construction vehicles, and even take guided tours of active construction sites! 🚜🏗️
FTC Robotics (Current Grades 5-7): A high-energy experience where students design, build, and program custom robots for a fun team competition. Note: Capped at 15 students! 🤖💻
🗓️ When: Tuesday, June 2 – Friday, June 5, 2026
🕗 Time: 8:45 AM – 11:45 AM
📍 Where: Goochland Middle/High School Complex
📧 Contact: Mr. Bruce Watson (bwatson@glnd.k12.va.us) Spots are first-come, first-served, so secure yours today and keep our students connected to learning all summer!
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSkoUP3agoFIchcsTBA94Qd_vERLuLQzpVcnmUYo_YUrHdgg/viewform
🚌☀️ FREE SUMMER MEALS ARE BACK! ☀️🚌School may be out, but the Sunshine Food Bus is hitting the road to keep our community fueled! Goochland County Public Schools is providing FREE meal kits to all children ages 18 and under. No registration is required—just stop by and see us!
📍 Where: Leakes Mill Park (3951 River Road West).
🗓️ When: Every Wednesday, June 17 – July 15.
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Good to know: Parents or guardians can pick up meals for their children. Meals are first-come, first-served. Discounted meals are available for adults, too!
✅ 7 full days of breakfasts and lunches per child.
✅ Free fresh produce from Lulu's Local Food.
✅ Free books and fun activities for the kids.
Good to know:
Parents or guardians can pick up meals for their children. Meals are first-come, first-served. Discounted meals are available for adults, too!
📍 Where: Leakes Mill Park (3951 River Road West).
🗓️ When: Every Wednesday, June 17 – July 15.
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Good to know: Parents or guardians can pick up meals for their children. Meals are first-come, first-served. Discounted meals are available for adults, too!
✅ 7 full days of breakfasts and lunches per child.
✅ Free fresh produce from Lulu's Local Food.
✅ Free books and fun activities for the kids.
Good to know:
Parents or guardians can pick up meals for their children. Meals are first-come, first-served. Discounted meals are available for adults, too!
Happy Mother's Day!
We're in the home stretch - 3 weeks to go Roadrunners. Let's make them great!
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We're in the home stretch - 3 weeks to go Roadrunners. Let's make them great!
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Who says test prep can't be an adventure? 🏁🗺️
Our incredible 5th-grade teaching team at Randolph Elementary found a way to take science review to the next level! Instead of traditional worksheets, they designed a school-wide "Amazing Race" that challenges students to use their science content knowledge, collaboration and communication skills, and map skills to find checkpoints and solve science-based mysteries.
By turning core content into a team competition, our teachers are ensuring these concepts really "stick" while building student confidence. A massive thank you to the volunteers who stepped up to help facilitate 💚💛
Our incredible 5th-grade teaching team at Randolph Elementary found a way to take science review to the next level! Instead of traditional worksheets, they designed a school-wide "Amazing Race" that challenges students to use their science content knowledge, collaboration and communication skills, and map skills to find checkpoints and solve science-based mysteries.
By turning core content into a team competition, our teachers are ensuring these concepts really "stick" while building student confidence. A massive thank you to the volunteers who stepped up to help facilitate 💚💛
Lights, camera, action! 🎬✨ Over the past year, our GHS TV/Media program has been rebuilding from the ground up, and our students have truly risen to the challenge. What started as a fresh restart has grown into a thriving hub of creativity and dedication.
We invite the entire Goochland community to join us for our first-ever GHS TV/Media Film Festival! 🍿🎥
When: Friday, May 15th at 6:00 PM
Where: Goochland High School
The evening will feature student speakers, awards, and exclusive previews of two documentaries that students have spent the last six months planning, filming, and editing. These young filmmakers have put in incredible work—let’s fill the seats and show them our Bulldog pride! 🐾❤️
We invite the entire Goochland community to join us for our first-ever GHS TV/Media Film Festival! 🍿🎥
When: Friday, May 15th at 6:00 PM
Where: Goochland High School
The evening will feature student speakers, awards, and exclusive previews of two documentaries that students have spent the last six months planning, filming, and editing. These young filmmakers have put in incredible work—let’s fill the seats and show them our Bulldog pride! 🐾❤️
Bridging the gap between the classroom and the workforce! 🤝✨
We had an incredible morning at our bi-annual Business and Education Roundtable, hosted by our friends at Luck Stone. This event, led by our Director of Career and Technical Education, Bruce Watson, is all about fostering connectedness between our schools and the local industry leaders who help our students thrive.
With 30 local businesses and organizations represented, the room was buzzing with ideas! Our partners got an inside look at:
🏅 Our top-notch MJROTC program.
💼 Expanding Work-Based Learning opportunities for our students.
🏗️ Exciting updates from the Luck Stone team.
Building these relationships ensures our students are ready for the world after graduation. We are so grateful for a community that invests in our scholars!
We had an incredible morning at our bi-annual Business and Education Roundtable, hosted by our friends at Luck Stone. This event, led by our Director of Career and Technical Education, Bruce Watson, is all about fostering connectedness between our schools and the local industry leaders who help our students thrive.
With 30 local businesses and organizations represented, the room was buzzing with ideas! Our partners got an inside look at:
🏅 Our top-notch MJROTC program.
💼 Expanding Work-Based Learning opportunities for our students.
🏗️ Exciting updates from the Luck Stone team.
Building these relationships ensures our students are ready for the world after graduation. We are so grateful for a community that invests in our scholars!
The heartbeat of Goochland County Public Schools is our people! ❤️ Last week, we gathered for our Celebration of Excellence, an evening dedicated to the incredible educators and staff who pour their hearts into our schools every day.
It was a night full of pride as we recognized our Teachers of the Year, Rookies of the Year, Team of the Year, and Employee of the Year. We also shared a special "thank you" with our retirees, celebrating the lasting legacy they leave behind in our halls. 🍎✨
The evening was made even more special by our students! 🎶 Students from Mr. Gittelman's GHS band provided a fantastic soundtrack for the night, and Chef Erlenbach’s talented students prepared and served a delicious meal for our guests. 🧑🍳🥘 Seeing our students use their skills to honor the staff who have guided them throughout the years made the celebration truly full-circle.
Join us in the comments! Help us congratulate our honorees and retirees, and give a shout-out to our amazing GHS musicians and chefs! 👇
It was a night full of pride as we recognized our Teachers of the Year, Rookies of the Year, Team of the Year, and Employee of the Year. We also shared a special "thank you" with our retirees, celebrating the lasting legacy they leave behind in our halls. 🍎✨
The evening was made even more special by our students! 🎶 Students from Mr. Gittelman's GHS band provided a fantastic soundtrack for the night, and Chef Erlenbach’s talented students prepared and served a delicious meal for our guests. 🧑🍳🥘 Seeing our students use their skills to honor the staff who have guided them throughout the years made the celebration truly full-circle.
Join us in the comments! Help us congratulate our honorees and retirees, and give a shout-out to our amazing GHS musicians and chefs! 👇
Randolph Elementary would like to give a big shout out to Five Stars Landscaping for their recent donation of organic garden soil. Fifth graders are tackling a “raised be refresh” and new dirt was just what they needed to kick off the spring planting season.
It’s incredible businesses like Five Stars Landscaping that keep our community growing! We are grateful that local partners support our students and allow their ideas to blossom!
SOL testing begins this week for our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. We know they will do a fantastic job!
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Not all heroes wear capes—some wear aprons and a smile! 🦸♀️🍎
From navigating allergies and strict nutrition standards to preparing meals that our students love, these heroes have a lot on their plates! These dedicated staff members balance so many roles to ensure our students have the fuel they need for success.
Join us in thanking the team that makes our cafeterias a place of kindness and community!
From navigating allergies and strict nutrition standards to preparing meals that our students love, these heroes have a lot on their plates! These dedicated staff members balance so many roles to ensure our students have the fuel they need for success.
Join us in thanking the team that makes our cafeterias a place of kindness and community!
There is nothing quite like the joy of a Little Feet Meet! 🏃♂️✨
Last Friday, the Goochland High School stadium was filled with cheers, high-fives, and incredible displays of determination as we hosted students from both Goochland and Powhatan Schools for this year's Little Feet Meet.
From mastering the "weight" lifting station to navigating the foldable tunnels and balancing on the tightrope, our young athletes showed us exactly what it means to be a champion. 🏆 It wasn’t just about the activities—it was about the community coming together to celebrate every single student’s success.
A huge thank you to our neighbors from Powhatan for joining us and making this day so special! ❤️🔥
Last Friday, the Goochland High School stadium was filled with cheers, high-fives, and incredible displays of determination as we hosted students from both Goochland and Powhatan Schools for this year's Little Feet Meet.
From mastering the "weight" lifting station to navigating the foldable tunnels and balancing on the tightrope, our young athletes showed us exactly what it means to be a champion. 🏆 It wasn’t just about the activities—it was about the community coming together to celebrate every single student’s success.
A huge thank you to our neighbors from Powhatan for joining us and making this day so special! ❤️🔥
Creativity and curriculum came together last week at Randolph Elementary’s Creative Connections! 🎨✨
RES classrooms, hallways, and courtyard were transformed into a gallery of student masterpieces. These weren’t just beautiful projects—they were a showcase of how our Roadrunners connect big ideas across different subjects. From science-inspired sketches to historical portraits, our students proved that art is a powerful tool for understanding the world around us. 🌍💡
It was wonderful to see so many families exploring the "connections" our students made this year. Thank you for being part of our vibrant school community!
RES classrooms, hallways, and courtyard were transformed into a gallery of student masterpieces. These weren’t just beautiful projects—they were a showcase of how our Roadrunners connect big ideas across different subjects. From science-inspired sketches to historical portraits, our students proved that art is a powerful tool for understanding the world around us. 🌍💡
It was wonderful to see so many families exploring the "connections" our students made this year. Thank you for being part of our vibrant school community!
"It takes a village" isn't just a saying at GCPS—it’s how we grow! 🌱✨
Last week, we gathered for our New Teacher Awards Reception and Mentor Social. At GCPS, we believe that when our teachers are supported, our students thrive. Through our mentorship program, we pair our newest educators with experienced mentors who offer guidance, encouragement, and a friendly face in the hallway.
We are so proud to honor the incredible impact these new teachers are already making in our classrooms and our community. Congratulations to our award winners, and a huge thank you to the mentors who help make GCPS feel like home! 🍎❤️
Last week, we gathered for our New Teacher Awards Reception and Mentor Social. At GCPS, we believe that when our teachers are supported, our students thrive. Through our mentorship program, we pair our newest educators with experienced mentors who offer guidance, encouragement, and a friendly face in the hallway.
We are so proud to honor the incredible impact these new teachers are already making in our classrooms and our community. Congratulations to our award winners, and a huge thank you to the mentors who help make GCPS feel like home! 🍎❤️
Join us in celebrating our teachers and staff this week! We appreciate your support to make everyone feel celebrated all week long!
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Randolph's annual open-house family event is here! We're excited to share all of our art-themed student projects during the Creative Connections event on Thursday, April 23 from 4-6 PM. Here's an update on what to expect:
FOOD
-The Slideways Mobile Bistro will be on site from 3:45-6:15 PM.
MUSIC
-The 4th & 5th grade Chorus will perform on the stage in the Cafeteria at 4:00 PM.
-Scan QR codes to hear songs that are connected to projects created in the art room.
-Listen to a 5th grader perform live in the Courtyard.
EXHIBITS
-Explore all of the different creative ways that our students have used art to make connections to lessons that they've learned throughout the year.
SCAVENGER HUNT
-Visit six different grade level exhibits and write down facts that you learned for a chance to win a prize from our school librarian!
ART STATIONS
-Color bookmarks, design self-portraits, and even compliment one of our student artists.
BOOK FAIR
-Shop together at the Book Fair in the Library.
We're looking FORWARD to seeing our wonderful Roadrunner families on Thursday!
🗓 Reminder 🗓
Tomorrow is a student holiday and a staff professional learning day. We look forward to seeing our students back in class on Wednesday!
Tomorrow is a student holiday and a staff professional learning day. We look forward to seeing our students back in class on Wednesday!
The RES Spring Book Fair is here!
SHOPPING TIMES
Please see the attached information for when classes are scheduled to shop this week. Families are welcome from 2:30-4 PM on Monday & Wednesday. The Book Fair will also be open during the Creative Connections family event on Thursday from 4- 6 PM.
SET UP EWALLETS
Go cash-free with eWallet, the digital payment option that lets families and friends add money so kids can shop the Book Fair independently.
BUILD CLASSROOM LIBRARIES
Did you know that families can donate books help build classroom libraries? Teachers have created wish lists for books that they think students would like to read.
SHARE THE FAIR
We also have a Share the Fair option for those who would like to donate funds to support students who need help buying books. Visit the Book Fair webpage or email the school librarian, Sue Vaughan svaughan@glnd.k12.va.us for details on how to contribute to this amazing program.
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Our Goochland family has some "EGG-citing" news to share! 🥚✨
We are incredibly proud to announce that the cafeterias at ALL FIVE of our schools have received the EGGcellence Award from the Chickahominy Health District! 🏆
This award recognizes food service establishments with superior food safety practices. To put that in perspective, our GCPS cafeterias are in the top 10% of establishments to receive this recognition!
A huge thank you to our hardworking nutrition staff. Thank you for keeping our scholars fueled, safe, and ready to learn every single day! 🍎🥦
We are incredibly proud to announce that the cafeterias at ALL FIVE of our schools have received the EGGcellence Award from the Chickahominy Health District! 🏆
This award recognizes food service establishments with superior food safety practices. To put that in perspective, our GCPS cafeterias are in the top 10% of establishments to receive this recognition!
A huge thank you to our hardworking nutrition staff. Thank you for keeping our scholars fueled, safe, and ready to learn every single day! 🍎🥦
We hope to see everyone on Thursday at our Creative Connections Family Event from 4-6 p.m.
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Join us for Creative Connections, Randolph's annual family event, on April 23rd from 4:00-6:00 PM. This art-themed open house features student-created masterpieces that show not just what the students learned, but how they connected ideas across subjects, blending creativity with understanding.
Families are encouraged to kick off the Creative Connections event in the cafeteria with a special performance from the RES Chorus at 4 PM, then browse through the exhibits and even create art together! The Slideways Mobile Bistro food truck will be on-site from 3:45-6:15 PM for a delicious family dining opportunity!
Families are encouraged to kick off the Creative Connections event in the cafeteria with a special performance from the RES Chorus at 4 PM, then browse through the exhibits and even create art together! The Slideways Mobile Bistro food truck will be on-site from 3:45-6:15 PM for a delicious family dining opportunity!
