Big smiles and great stories filled the Randolph Elementary classrooms today as members of Goochland High School’s Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy visited to read with our kindergarten and first grade students! These high school leaders shared their love of learning and set a wonderful example of kindness and community spirit.
#GoochlandStrong #RoadrunnerReaders #LeadershipInAction #GHSBulldogs #RandolphElementary
A reminder that there is no school for students on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday this week. We look forward to parent-teacher conferences on Wednesday!
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Families are invited to join us for our Reading is Magical literacy night on October 30th from 4-5 PM.
Step into a storybook world for an enchanted evening of reading, games, and activities designed to spark a love of literacy in children of all ages!
Enjoy interactive read-alouds, storytelling stations, crafts, and book giveaways.
Then, visit the Once Upon a Time book fair between 5-7 PM to shop for some amazing books that the whole family will enjoy reading together!
Bring your imagination—and get ready for a happily-ever-after kind of night!
Step into a storybook world for an enchanted evening of reading, games, and activities designed to spark a love of literacy in children of all ages!
Enjoy interactive read-alouds, storytelling stations, crafts, and book giveaways.
Then, visit the Once Upon a Time book fair between 5-7 PM to shop for some amazing books that the whole family will enjoy reading together!
Bring your imagination—and get ready for a happily-ever-after kind of night!
The Goochland County School Board will hold its next regular meeting on October 14, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at the Goochland County Administration Building (1800 Sandy Hook Road, Room 250). GCPS School Board agendas can be found here: https://glnd.community.highbond.com/Portal/
All are welcome to attend.
All are welcome to attend.
Roadrunner Raise Challenge Alert! Want to win this awesome mini-fridge? Here’s your chance! Send 20 emails through the Roadrunner Raise platform and you’ll be entered to win this cool prize! It’s that easy — help our school reach its fundraising goals and score some serious chill time! 😎 #RoadrunnerRaise #FundraisingFun #CoolToGive #RESRoadrunners #weRrandolph
Roadrunner Raise Update for October 10
Randolph families:
Our Roadrunner Raise is off to a strong start! Thank you to everyone who has registered and started to raise funds for our school. I had the pleasure of visiting each of our classrooms on Thursday to connect with our students regarding our fundraiser. As always during our school day, it was great to see so many smiling faces and they were full of excitement.
I'd like to take a moment to both highlight the first 24 hours of the fundraiser and share some additional, classroom-based incentives that the PTA has designed for this year's fundraiser.
In just the first 24 hours, we have achieved these milestones:
180 students/families registered
2,038 emails loaded into our portal
$13,670 raised toward our $55,000 goal! Excellent work!
Additionally, along with all the individual prizes that students can earn for their efforts, there is a classroom challenge as well. For each tier that a classroom reaches as a group, that classroom will be awarded with an event as follows:
$500 - Bring a Stuffy or Blanket
$1000 - Pajama Party
$1500 - No Homework Pass
$2000 - Popsicle Party
$3000 - Movie Day
$4000 - Ice Cream Party
$5000 - Pizza Party
Teachers will notify their classrooms when an event has been earned. We already have a few who have reached the first tier and will be notified shortly!
Lastly, if you have not registered yet for the Roadrunner Raise, please click HERE to access the fundraising page. Once you have registered, you will want to load your first 10 emails. As a reminder, loading those 10 emails will award your student with their first Golden Ticket prizes. This fundraiser is a direct donation program (no selling involved). We are still planning to conclude the fundraiser with an on-site, BMX Show on October 23rd (students only).
Thank you to all our families for your support of our PTA, its programs, and our school community. Let's keep the momentum going, RES!
Mrs. Sarah Burnham, Principal
Sponsored by the Randolph ES PTA
Randolph families:
Our Roadrunner Raise is off to a strong start! Thank you to everyone who has registered and started to raise funds for our school. I had the pleasure of visiting each of our classrooms on Thursday to connect with our students regarding our fundraiser. As always during our school day, it was great to see so many smiling faces and they were full of excitement.
I'd like to take a moment to both highlight the first 24 hours of the fundraiser and share some additional, classroom-based incentives that the PTA has designed for this year's fundraiser.
In just the first 24 hours, we have achieved these milestones:
180 students/families registered
2,038 emails loaded into our portal
$13,670 raised toward our $55,000 goal! Excellent work!
Additionally, along with all the individual prizes that students can earn for their efforts, there is a classroom challenge as well. For each tier that a classroom reaches as a group, that classroom will be awarded with an event as follows:
$500 - Bring a Stuffy or Blanket
$1000 - Pajama Party
$1500 - No Homework Pass
$2000 - Popsicle Party
$3000 - Movie Day
$4000 - Ice Cream Party
$5000 - Pizza Party
Teachers will notify their classrooms when an event has been earned. We already have a few who have reached the first tier and will be notified shortly!
Lastly, if you have not registered yet for the Roadrunner Raise, please click HERE to access the fundraising page. Once you have registered, you will want to load your first 10 emails. As a reminder, loading those 10 emails will award your student with their first Golden Ticket prizes. This fundraiser is a direct donation program (no selling involved). We are still planning to conclude the fundraiser with an on-site, BMX Show on October 23rd (students only).
Thank you to all our families for your support of our PTA, its programs, and our school community. Let's keep the momentum going, RES!
Mrs. Sarah Burnham, Principal
Sponsored by the Randolph ES PTA
5th grade students designed symbols that represent fairy tales, then used the XTool laser cutter to create cardboard representations for a lift-the-flap Library display.
Visit the Book Fair from October 27-31 to see this and some other amazing student-created fairy tale projects! #weRrandolph
It’s time for the Roadrunner Raise! 💚💛
Our amazing Randolph Elementary PTA kicked off this year’s big fundraiser with tons of excitement! Students are ready to show their school spirit and help support all the incredible programs and activities that make RES such a special place to learn and grow.
Let’s cheer on our Roadrunners as they reach for their goals! 🏅
#RoadrunnerRaise #RandolphElementary #RESPTA #RoadrunnerPride #weRroadrunners
ATTENTION RANDOLPH E.S. PARENTS! ROADRUNNER RAISE FUNDRAISER STARTS TODAY!
Dear Families,
We are kicking off our virtual Roadrunner Raise fundraiser today and need you to take action. Students will be bringing home their big, 11x 17 yellow informational flyer after our in-school assembly today. There is no selling, no product, no money collection and no deliveries. We simply need 5 minutes of your time. We are raising money to enhance our outdoor learning space and playground, as well as classroom projects and resources. Each and every student will benefit from this project. We would love your support with this proven and successful program.
We need your help and your student can win incredible prizes for participating! Simply register, load 10 adult emails of friends and family in your network AND earn! When you register and send 10 adult emails to friends and family your student will win 5 Golden Ticket prizes! These are the Mystical Coop Lanyard, Coop Keychain, Golden Kindness Egg keychain, 12 Coop Stickers, and $500 in Tuition Rewards points for their college career.
If we reach our goal as a school, everyone will attend the THE ROADRUNNER RAISE AIR CIRCUS SHOW, featuring the Freestyle Connection BMX Stunt Team!
Please click this link to register and load your 10 emails.
www.themegablast.com/join/Randolph25
Ultimate Extreme brings world-class athletes right to your school! Students will be amazed and captivated by the breathtaking stunts and jaw-dropping skills these performers showcase. Prepare for an unforgettable, adrenaline-packed experience! This team will bring both a ¼ Pipe Ramp and Full Box Ramp along with three professional BMX stunt riders for this exciting 40 minute, in-school event. These riders have been featured on the Dew Tour and ESPN X Games. Enjoy this show, along with additional, fun-filled events and prizes that is the MEGA-BLAST! Our fundraiser ends on OCTOBER 23rd!
There are many more additional prizes your son/daughter can earn! Click the PRIZES tab on the main page to learn more.
More information coming home with your student today.
Thank you for taking action TONIGHT to help your child help our school!
Sponsored by the Randolph ES PTA
Dear Families,
We are kicking off our virtual Roadrunner Raise fundraiser today and need you to take action. Students will be bringing home their big, 11x 17 yellow informational flyer after our in-school assembly today. There is no selling, no product, no money collection and no deliveries. We simply need 5 minutes of your time. We are raising money to enhance our outdoor learning space and playground, as well as classroom projects and resources. Each and every student will benefit from this project. We would love your support with this proven and successful program.
We need your help and your student can win incredible prizes for participating! Simply register, load 10 adult emails of friends and family in your network AND earn! When you register and send 10 adult emails to friends and family your student will win 5 Golden Ticket prizes! These are the Mystical Coop Lanyard, Coop Keychain, Golden Kindness Egg keychain, 12 Coop Stickers, and $500 in Tuition Rewards points for their college career.
If we reach our goal as a school, everyone will attend the THE ROADRUNNER RAISE AIR CIRCUS SHOW, featuring the Freestyle Connection BMX Stunt Team!
Please click this link to register and load your 10 emails.
www.themegablast.com/join/Randolph25
Ultimate Extreme brings world-class athletes right to your school! Students will be amazed and captivated by the breathtaking stunts and jaw-dropping skills these performers showcase. Prepare for an unforgettable, adrenaline-packed experience! This team will bring both a ¼ Pipe Ramp and Full Box Ramp along with three professional BMX stunt riders for this exciting 40 minute, in-school event. These riders have been featured on the Dew Tour and ESPN X Games. Enjoy this show, along with additional, fun-filled events and prizes that is the MEGA-BLAST! Our fundraiser ends on OCTOBER 23rd!
There are many more additional prizes your son/daughter can earn! Click the PRIZES tab on the main page to learn more.
More information coming home with your student today.
Thank you for taking action TONIGHT to help your child help our school!
Sponsored by the Randolph ES PTA
Our third graders enjoyed their third session with Goochland Pet Lovers! Students learned how caring for animals connects to showing kindness and empathy toward others. A big thank-you to Goochland Pet Lovers for helping our students grow into compassionate community members! #KindnessCounts #GoochlandPetLovers #weRrandolph
Dear Families,
We are kicking off our ROADRUNNER RAISE Fundraiser this upcoming week on Wednesday, October 8th! This is a simple and easy fundraiser with no catalogs, no products to sell, no delivery, and no money collection.
Students and parents love it!
Look for a kickoff email Wednesday along with an informational flyer/poster that will come home with your student after our in school assembly. This fundraiser takes less than 5 minutes to complete using your phone, tablet, or computer.
If you would like to get started early on this project simply click the link below, register and load your 10 emails into our system.
www.themegablast.com/join/Randolph25
When you register and send 10 adult emails to friends and family, your student will win 5 Golden Ticket prizes! These are the Mystical Coop Lanyard, Coop Keychain, Golden Kindness Egg keychain, 12 Coop Stickers, and $500 in Tuition Rewards points for their college career.
You can invite friends/family to join our efforts by loading emails or sharing your student’s link.
Look for your letter coming home this Wednesday.
To conclude our Roadrunner Raise fundraiser, Ultimate Extreme brings world-class athletes right to our school! Students will be amazed and captivated by the breathtaking stunts and jaw-dropping skills these performers showcase. Prepare for an unforgettable, adrenaline-packed experience! THE ROADRUNNER RAISE AIR CIRCUS SHOW, featuring the Freestyle Connection BMX Stunt Team! This team will bring both a ¼ Pipe Ramp and Full Box Ramp along with three professional BMX stunt riders for this exciting 40 minute, in-school event. These riders have been featured on the Dew Tour and ESPN X Games. Students will enjoy this show, along with additional, fun-filled events and prizes that is the MEGA-BLAST! Our fundraiser ends on OCTOBER 23rd!
Thank you for taking action to help your child help our school!
Sponsored by the Randolph PTA
We are kicking off our ROADRUNNER RAISE Fundraiser this upcoming week on Wednesday, October 8th! This is a simple and easy fundraiser with no catalogs, no products to sell, no delivery, and no money collection.
Students and parents love it!
Look for a kickoff email Wednesday along with an informational flyer/poster that will come home with your student after our in school assembly. This fundraiser takes less than 5 minutes to complete using your phone, tablet, or computer.
If you would like to get started early on this project simply click the link below, register and load your 10 emails into our system.
www.themegablast.com/join/Randolph25
When you register and send 10 adult emails to friends and family, your student will win 5 Golden Ticket prizes! These are the Mystical Coop Lanyard, Coop Keychain, Golden Kindness Egg keychain, 12 Coop Stickers, and $500 in Tuition Rewards points for their college career.
You can invite friends/family to join our efforts by loading emails or sharing your student’s link.
Look for your letter coming home this Wednesday.
To conclude our Roadrunner Raise fundraiser, Ultimate Extreme brings world-class athletes right to our school! Students will be amazed and captivated by the breathtaking stunts and jaw-dropping skills these performers showcase. Prepare for an unforgettable, adrenaline-packed experience! THE ROADRUNNER RAISE AIR CIRCUS SHOW, featuring the Freestyle Connection BMX Stunt Team! This team will bring both a ¼ Pipe Ramp and Full Box Ramp along with three professional BMX stunt riders for this exciting 40 minute, in-school event. These riders have been featured on the Dew Tour and ESPN X Games. Students will enjoy this show, along with additional, fun-filled events and prizes that is the MEGA-BLAST! Our fundraiser ends on OCTOBER 23rd!
Thank you for taking action to help your child help our school!
Sponsored by the Randolph PTA
We hope everyone had a great weekend! Don't forget, Picture Day is on Tuesday this week: https://secure.smore.com/n/j3gpe
🍎 Our kindergarten students had a wonderful day at Carter Mountain Orchard this week! They picked apples, explored the orchard, and enjoyed the crisp fall air while learning all about where apples come from. A perfect fall field trip full of smiles, curiosity, and hands-on learning! 🍏🍂 #weRrandolph #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #Fall
🏈🎉 Our 4th and 5th graders had a blast at the annual Task Card Tailgate! Students worked hard on academic challenges while teaming up with special guests from Goochland High School’s football team and cheerleading squad. 📚💡 Big smiles, teamwork, and lots of school spirit made it a day to remember! ❤️💛🐾 #BulldogPride #TaskCardTailgate #FutureBulldogs
🌱🐞 Fourth graders at Randolph Elementary had some special visitors earlier this week! The Goochland Powhatan Master Gardeners shared how bugs aren’t just creepy-crawly — they’re critically important to our ecosystem. From pollinating plants to keeping soil healthy, students learned how these tiny creatures play a big role in our world. 🌍💚
Check out our updates for the week! https://secure.smore.com/n/y17an
🍃🐝 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
