We are proud to announce Mr. Gene LeMarr as the GMS Rookie of the Year! Mr. LeMarr's work in the special education department has been instrumental in supporting our middle schoolers as they navigate these important years. Thank you, Mr. LeMarr, for your commitment to every student's journey! ✨
Only one school left... stay tuned for our final reveal tomorrow!
Dear families of Reading Olympians,
The 2026 Reading Olympics Tournament is finally here! Thank you for supporting all of our amazing 4th & 5th grade readers.
IMPORTANT: Are you planning to join us for Opening or Closing Ceremonies?There is some construction happening near the section of Broad Street / Whitehall / Dogtown (the location where they are building the new fire station). This will possibly cause delays if you choose to drive to Central High in that direction. There is an alternate route - so please check with your GPS before leaving. Be sure to give yourself a little extra time to get there this morning or this afternoon.
We're excited to celebrate the reading achievements of our students!
Ms. Flagg may be a veteran in the classroom, but this is her first year with the Roadrunner family! In just a few short months, her dedication to her students and RES has made a lasting impression on our community. 💚💛
As a fourth grade teacher, Ms. Patterson has shown a deep commitment to her students and a wonderful ability to connect with the GES family. We are so lucky to have her energy and dedication in our halls—she is already a vital part of the Otter pond! 🦦✨
Who will be next? Check back tomorrow to find out!
This week, we are thrilled to kick off our Rookie of the Year series! Each day, we’ll be unveiling one outstanding employee from our schools who is making a huge impact in their first year with us.
First up, let’s hear it for Ms. Michelle Schiebel, a 4th grade teacher at Byrd Elementary School! 🦅 Ms. Schiebel has jumped right into the Byrd community with passion and heart, proving that it’s never too early to make a lasting difference in the lives of our students.
https://app.smore.com/n/8e5xp
Huge congrats to Mrs. Amanda Steeley on receiving the VAPSBAN Practitioner Award! This recognizes her incredible work with behavior analysis right here at GCPS.
It’s experts like Mrs. Steeley who make GCPS such a supportive place for every student to grow. We’re so proud to have you on the team, Mrs. Steeley! ✨
Please join your District 5 Board of Supervisor and School Board Member for a joint Town Hall meeting!
🗓️ When: Wednesday, March 25 @ 6:00 p.m.
📍 Where: Benedictine College Preparatory, 12829 River Rd, Richmond, VA 23238
We invite our community to join the Goochland County Board of Supervisors and School Board for a joint Town Hall meeting.
🗓️ When: Tuesday, March 24 @ 6:00 p.m.
📍 Where: County Administration Building, Meeting Room 250 (1800 Sandy Hook Rd, Goochland)
We hope to see you there!
Mrs. Tysinger’s preschool class arrived this morning to find some very busy visitors had turned their room upside down! From tiny footprints on the walls to green water and toilet paper streamers, these leprechauns definitely left their mark. 👣✨
The "visitors" also left behind gold coins and special messages for our youngest scholars. We love how our Goochland teachers create such magical moments to build a sense of wonder and community in the classroom! 🌈💚
Join us on Friday to Rock your Socks in honor of World Down Syndrome Day!
https://app.smore.com/n/jxgpk
We have been monitoring the forecast for Monday, and due to the elevated risk of extended severe weather, including widespread damaging winds, strong tornadoes, and large hail, GCPS will be closed tomorrow, March 16.
The uncertain timing of the storms could put our buses and students on the road as conditions worsen, even in the event of an early dismissal. Out of an abundance of caution, we have made the decision to close schools. We recognize the disruption this causes and thank you for your understanding and flexibility.
Music to our ears! 🎤✨
Our Randolph Elementary choral students took center stage at Tuesday's School Board meeting. There’s nothing quite like the sound of our community coming together to support our performers. We are so proud of their talent and the way they represent!
At last night's meeting, the School Board approved a change to the 2025-2026 calendar, designating Tuesday, April 21 as a Student Holiday and Staff Professional Learning Day. This adjustment accommodates the April 21st special election, as two of our schools will be used as polling sites.
We hope you had fun at our GLOW dance last night! Thank you to everyone who made it possible! https://app.smore.com/n/uh1nq
National School Breakfast Week gives us an extra reason to celebrate the morning fuel that powers our scholars! Whether they are grabbing a quick bite from the breakfast cart or sitting down with friends, these moments of connectedness are how we start our school day strong at GCPS.
A huge thank you to our School Nutrition team for providing the healthy fuel our scholars need to grow, learn, and lead! 🍎🥛
