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! 👇
SOL testing begins this week for our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. We know they will do a fantastic job!
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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!
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! ❤️🔥
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!
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! 🍎❤️
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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!
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.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/randolphelementaryschool5
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! 🍎🥦
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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!
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! ❤️🏫
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.
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. 🎨🥣
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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!
