Congratulations to our @GoochlandHigh team led by Calypso Gilstrap and Catherine Richards for receiving the Community Impact award from @rvatechcouncil for their work to use virtual reality in support of our division's instructional objectives. Another example of excellence!
Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a course that teaches individuals how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses. The training provides skills needed to provide initial help and support to those developing a mental health problem or experiencing a crisis. GCPS is holding Youth MHFA trainings on October 24 and October 25. If you or anyone is interested in completing this course, please register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xm64BLMJzzoKlY8rtpaWu8038X_IohBvcvTYeCRoFk0/edit. If you have additional questions, please reach out to Danielle Bettin (dbetting@glnd.k12.va.us), Ashton Blackley (ablackley@glnd.k12,va.us) or Ashley Lawson (alawson@glnd.k12.va.us).
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. GCPS mental health team members are available to support students at all schools. Learn more about our team members & the services they provide on our mental health webpage: https://www.goochlandschools.org/o/gcps/page/mental-health
Construction has started on the right hand turn lane from Bulldog Way to Route 6 West. This will further improve the traffic flow in and around our secondary complex. This project is part of the bond referendum passed by our community last November. #GVABONDS
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. You can be the one to help save a life by asking, being there, keeping someone safe, helping them connect, and following up. Find out more about how you can be #BeThe1To here: https://www.bethe1to.com/
One of our @GoochlandHigh Bulldogs hard @ work today! Did you know, @glndschools is the home of the ONLY 2 year sequence for heavy equipment operators in the Commonwealth? Another example of what we are doing to maximize the potential of every learner! #excellence @WatsonBwatson
@GoochlandHigh, a Special Olympics Unified Champion School, received National Banner recognition for its efforts to provide inclusive sports and activities for students with & without disabilities! @GoochlandSports @JenWaggener @Tribe2Bulldog @mrs_whitmore19 @SONorthAmerica
Happy Constitution Day!
Report any concerns you have regarding bullying, safety, harassment, discrimination, or other student behavior issues anonymously via text message, email, phone, or through our website. https://www.goochlandschools.org/page/safeschools-alert
Goochland Schools is working with various organizations to provide our families in need with school supplies, food, holiday assistance, & clothing. Click here for more information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5ioeH2r9fAj3RK1Hdw6k7Q65kUgnoi5b6KxHo6szPy2KJ7Q/viewform
Last night, the Goochland County School Board recognized bookkeepers and principals for their strong financial management of their school activity funds.....another example of the excellence of @glndschools!
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Throughout the school year, GCPS staff members offer training on how to help adolescents during a mental health challenge or crisis. Learn more about Youth Mental Health First Aid training here: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/
Look at all of these students in the GES chorus! The library is FULL of talented singers! Awesome!
Need an idea for dinner tonight? Order from Bella Sicilia and mention All Night Graduation…..20% of your bill will be donated to support our GHS seniors! Support our Bulldogs and avoid cooking dinner at the same time!
Extremely thankful for the first responders in our community who put their lives on the line to keep us all safe. Today, Team @glndschools participated in the ceremony to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice 21 years ago. Let us never forget. @GHSMCJROTC
Eagle Scout Alex Campbell and volunteers installed six raised planting beds at GES. We all leaned a lot through this process and partnership .Our students and teachers will love this outdoor classroom addition!
Working to make some pasta this afternoon in Culinary Arts…..Impressed by our Chef and the collaboration of our students!
Huge thanks to our facilities and maintenance team for installing this new state championship sign on our secondary complex campus today! We hope to add some more championships to this sign in the future.....Go Bulldogs! @GoochlandHigh @GoochlandSports
Hard at work already this morning @GoochlandHigh! Growing #stronGer communication and collaboration skills!
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. 988 is a resource that offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress, including thoughts of suicide. People can call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for support.
