🗓 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!
🎮📚 Get Ready for the Book Fair Arcade! 📚🎮
Randolph Elementary School’s Book Fair is coming April 20–24, and this year we’re leveling up with an arcade theme your kids will love! From exciting new reads to fun surprises, it’s going to be a week full of adventure and imagination.
We’re looking for volunteers to help make this event a success! Whether you can lend a hand for a short shift or multiple days, we’d appreciate your support.
💳 Don’t forget to sign up for an eWallet—a safe, cash-free way for students to shop at the fair.
🎯 For volunteer sign-ups, eWallet setup, and more details, please visit the school’s book fair homepage: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/randolphelementaryschool5
Let’s make this Book Fair a high score for our students! 🕹️✨
Randolph Elementary School’s Book Fair is coming April 20–24, and this year we’re leveling up with an arcade theme your kids will love! From exciting new reads to fun surprises, it’s going to be a week full of adventure and imagination.
We’re looking for volunteers to help make this event a success! Whether you can lend a hand for a short shift or multiple days, we’d appreciate your support.
💳 Don’t forget to sign up for an eWallet—a safe, cash-free way for students to shop at the fair.
🎯 For volunteer sign-ups, eWallet setup, and more details, please visit the school’s book fair homepage: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/randolphelementaryschool5
Let’s make this Book Fair a high score for our students! 🕹️✨
Goochland’s young readers have a new mystery to solve! 🕵️♂️📖
A huge thank you to the Goochland Rotary for their annual book donation to every fourth-grade student in Goochland County Public Schools.
This year’s selection—Escape from Monticello by local author Steven K. Smith—was chosen in collaboration between Goochland Rotary, Goochland Historical Society’s 250 American Revolution Commission, and GCPS school librarians. The story follows three kids solving a mystery while learning about Thomas Jefferson, a Goochland native and principal author of the Declaration of Independence.
It’s a wonderful way to celebrate local history while sparking a love of reading.
We love seeing our community partners invest in our students’ curiosity. It’s partnerships like these that make GCPS such a special place to learn and grow! ❤️🏫
Next stop: Middle School! 🚌✨
Our fifth graders from Randolph, Byrd, and Goochland Elementary recently took a giant leap toward their next adventure with a visit to Goochland Middle School! 🏫
From touring the hallways to enjoying a private, high-energy performance by the GMS Band, our students got a true taste of the middle school experience. One of the highlights? A special Q&A session with 8th graders. There is nothing like hearing from those who have walked the path before you to turn nerves into excitement! 🤝❤️
We are so proud of our elementary scholars and can’t wait to see them thrive at GMS.
Our fifth graders from Randolph, Byrd, and Goochland Elementary recently took a giant leap toward their next adventure with a visit to Goochland Middle School! 🏫
From touring the hallways to enjoying a private, high-energy performance by the GMS Band, our students got a true taste of the middle school experience. One of the highlights? A special Q&A session with 8th graders. There is nothing like hearing from those who have walked the path before you to turn nerves into excitement! 🤝❤️
We are so proud of our elementary scholars and can’t wait to see them thrive at GMS.
What a spectacular night for our GCPS family! ❤️ Last Friday, the GHS Auditorium and Gym came alive for our Fine Arts Festival.
From the wonderful choral performances by Randolph, Goochland, and Byrd Elementary Schools to the incredible talents of our GMS and GHS bands and drama, it was a beautiful celebration of student creativity! 🎶✨
Beyond the stage, guests explored a stunning gallery featuring artwork from every school in the division and enjoyed hands-on activities in the cafeteria. A huge thank you to everyone who supported our GHS ceramic students by purchasing a handmade soup bowl!
It’s nights like these that show just how much talent and heart we have in our Goochland community. 🎨🥣
From the wonderful choral performances by Randolph, Goochland, and Byrd Elementary Schools to the incredible talents of our GMS and GHS bands and drama, it was a beautiful celebration of student creativity! 🎶✨
Beyond the stage, guests explored a stunning gallery featuring artwork from every school in the division and enjoyed hands-on activities in the cafeteria. A huge thank you to everyone who supported our GHS ceramic students by purchasing a handmade soup bowl!
It’s nights like these that show just how much talent and heart we have in our Goochland community. 🎨🥣
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the Fine Arts Festival on Friday! We are so proud of you all!
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The heart of Goochland beats through the arts! 🎨🎭🎶
We are so proud to celebrate our Fine and Performing Arts Team as our Team of the Year! This incredible group of educators represents talent from across all five of our schools, working together to inspire creativity and confidence in every student.
From the first notes in elementary music to the standing ovations at the high school, these teachers create a sense of belonging and "connectedness" that makes GCPS so special. Our community is brighter because of your dedication!
We are so proud to celebrate our Fine and Performing Arts Team as our Team of the Year! This incredible group of educators represents talent from across all five of our schools, working together to inspire creativity and confidence in every student.
From the first notes in elementary music to the standing ovations at the high school, these teachers create a sense of belonging and "connectedness" that makes GCPS so special. Our community is brighter because of your dedication!
The School Board will hold a work session at 3:00 p.m., followed by a regular meeting at 5:30 p.m on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The work session and meeting will be held at the Goochland Annex Building (2938 River Road W, Building I). Agendas for the meeting are located here: https://glnd.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=365
Wellness in full color! 🏃♂️💨🎨✨
Last night’s Wellness Night was a blast! Our Goochland families hit the track for the color fun run, tackled the bouncy slide, and enjoyed some delicious eats from the local food trucks.
It was a wonderful evening for our families to connect with incredible community resources and learn more about the support networks available right here in Goochland. 🤝💛
Shoutout to our Sunshine Food Bus for feeding bodies and minds with those free books! 📖🚌 There’s nothing better than seeing our students leave with a smile and a new story to read. It was a beautiful night of movement, connection, and Goochland pride.
Last night’s Wellness Night was a blast! Our Goochland families hit the track for the color fun run, tackled the bouncy slide, and enjoyed some delicious eats from the local food trucks.
It was a wonderful evening for our families to connect with incredible community resources and learn more about the support networks available right here in Goochland. 🤝💛
Shoutout to our Sunshine Food Bus for feeding bodies and minds with those free books! 📖🚌 There’s nothing better than seeing our students leave with a smile and a new story to read. It was a beautiful night of movement, connection, and Goochland pride.
🏆 A Championship for the Books! 📚✨
On March 26th, our elementary students proved that reading is the ultimate team sport! We were so proud to host the Reading Olympics, bringing together 160 students from all three of our elementary schools.
These dedicated young readers tackled a list of 31 books, supported by 19 incredible coaches who helped them every step of the way. It was a day filled with connectedness, school/team spirit, and a shared passion for reading.
Huge congratulations to our overall winners: "I Survived The Great Bear Attack" from Randolph Elementary School! 🥇 A special shoutout to their coach, Mrs. Katelin Nolan, for leading them to victory.
On March 26th, our elementary students proved that reading is the ultimate team sport! We were so proud to host the Reading Olympics, bringing together 160 students from all three of our elementary schools.
These dedicated young readers tackled a list of 31 books, supported by 19 incredible coaches who helped them every step of the way. It was a day filled with connectedness, school/team spirit, and a shared passion for reading.
Huge congratulations to our overall winners: "I Survived The Great Bear Attack" from Randolph Elementary School! 🥇 A special shoutout to their coach, Mrs. Katelin Nolan, for leading them to victory.
We hope everyone had a wonderful Spring Break! Remember, Picture Day is on Wednesday this week.
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Congratulations to our 2026 Employee of the Year: Mrs. Rosie Holman, Director of Transportation! 🚌✨
From our dedicated bus and car drivers to our expert mechanics and routing specialists, Rosie leads the team that ensures our students start and end their days safely. She was nominated by her GCPS colleagues for her unwavering commitment to our kids and her "above and beyond" heart for service.
We are so lucky to have her leading the way (literally!) in Goochland. Congratulations, Mrs. Holman!
From our dedicated bus and car drivers to our expert mechanics and routing specialists, Rosie leads the team that ensures our students start and end their days safely. She was nominated by her GCPS colleagues for her unwavering commitment to our kids and her "above and beyond" heart for service.
We are so lucky to have her leading the way (literally!) in Goochland. Congratulations, Mrs. Holman!
🌷☀️ Spring Break Alert! ☀️🌷
Our school will be closed March 30–April 3 for Spring Break!
Time to trade backpacks for adventures, alarm clocks for sleeping in, and homework for a little extra fun! We hope our students and families enjoy a week full of relaxation, laughter, and maybe even a little sunshine.
We can’t wait to see everyone back soon, refreshed and ready to finish the year strong!
A huge thank you to our wonderful PTA for the brand new tank for our library’s favorite resident, Harriet the turtle! 🐢💚
Her upgraded home is already making a splash, and our students are loving getting to see her thrive in her new space.
We’re so grateful for your continued support in making our school such a special place!
Her upgraded home is already making a splash, and our students are loving getting to see her thrive in her new space.
We’re so grateful for your continued support in making our school such a special place!
Hoop, there it is!
Big shoutout to our amazing PTA for the brand new basketball hoops on the playground! 🏀🙌
The kids are already loving them and making the most of recess time. Your support keeps our school community strong and full of fun opportunities. Thank you, PTA!
Big shoutout to our amazing PTA for the brand new basketball hoops on the playground! 🏀🙌
The kids are already loving them and making the most of recess time. Your support keeps our school community strong and full of fun opportunities. Thank you, PTA!
We’re wrapping up our Rookie of the Year week at Goochland High School! 🐾❤️
Please join us in celebrating Ms. Crystal Neilson-Hall, our GHS Rookie of the Year! As a CTE teacher, Crystal is helping our students build the real-world skills they need for the future. Her expertise and enthusiasm for the subjects she teaches are a huge win for our Bulldogs! 🎥💻
Thank you to all five of our Rookies for choosing Goochland. We are a stronger community because you're here!
Please join us in celebrating Ms. Crystal Neilson-Hall, our GHS Rookie of the Year! As a CTE teacher, Crystal is helping our students build the real-world skills they need for the future. Her expertise and enthusiasm for the subjects she teaches are a huge win for our Bulldogs! 🎥💻
Thank you to all five of our Rookies for choosing Goochland. We are a stronger community because you're here!
