February is #CTEmonth, a time to recognize and celebrate Career and Technical Education! Let's honor the invaluable skills, opportunities, and pathways it provides to students and professionals alike. Here's to empowering the workforce of tomorrow! 💼🎓
What's for dinner tonight?
Show some love to the Goochland Education Foundation!
Visit Bella Sicilia 4pm to closing any Friday in February and they will donate 15% to the GEF! Mention "Goochland Education Foundation" when you place an order in person, over the phone, or online.
February is Black History Month, we celebrate the achievements and history of Black Americans. Let's honor their achievements, amplify their voices, and commit to building a more inclusive future together.
📚✨All of our elementary students, families, teachers, & staff read The Heartwood Hotel for Goochland Reads! Hundreds of students at BES, GES, & RES celebrated finishing the book this week. Thank you to our school library team & everyone who planned this incredible event! 🎉
The Goochland School Board will attend the dedication of a Caterpillar D3K Dozer from the Sargent Corporation on February 6, 2024 at 10:45 a.m. at the Career and Workforce Development Center, 3140 River Road West, Goochland, VA.
Exciting day as two of our school board members, Meredith Moses and Michelle Maxwell, dive into the heart of our school's CTE facilities! 🌟 Big shoutout to Mr. Bruce Watson for leading the way and showcasing our incredible programs.
Exciting day at GES! Andrew Freiden, the meteorologist from 12 on Your Side, paid a visit to our 4th graders! 🌦️☀️ They dove into all things weather, sparking curiosity, and everyone learned so much!
Due to technical difficulties with the streaming system we are unable to stream the budget workshop at the school board meeting tonight. We apologize for the inconvenience and will post all important materials at https://go.boarddocs.com/va/gcpsva/Board.nsf/Public
The 7th annual GEF essay contest sponsored by The Rotary Club of Goochland is officially starting up! The essay contest is open to all 4th and 5th grade students and this year there will be 3 prizes at each school:
Most Creative - $100
Best Constructed - $100
Best Supports the Topic - $100
The essays should be 500 words or fewer and the submissions are due March 1st, 2024. The essay template and submission form can be found here: goochlandschools.org/gef-essay
The question for this year is: What is your biggest fear in life? Describe what you are afraid of and why. Has anything happened in your life that has made you feel this way?
Good luck to all of our 4th and 5th grade students!
🗓 Save the NEW date! 📚 Join us on Thursday, January 25th, 5:30-7:00 PM for GHS' Curriculum Night. Explore courses, grab dinner from the food truck, and enter to win exciting prizes. Open to rising 9-12 graders and families. See you there! 🎉
🗓️ Mark your calendars for the rescheduled GMS Curriculum Fair 1/25 from 5:30-7:00 PM. Calling all 6th-8th grade families! 🚀 Explore course offerings, meet teachers, & catch a special info session for rising 6th graders by GMS School Counselors at 5:30 in the LC. See you there!
A big shoutout to our dedicated school principals who inspire, guide, and shape the future every day. Your commitment to education makes a lasting impact. GCPS has the best principals in the business! Thank you for all that you do!
Tonight we recognized the GCPS Teachers of the Year at our school board meeting: BES - Mary Haley, GES - Andrea Cachina, RES - Shelliotte Lawson, GMS - Kaytlyn Slater, and GHS - Liz Coiner! We also announced Shelliotte Lawson as our division teacher of the year. Congratulations!!
📅 Join GMS & GHS for Curriculum Night, Wed, Jan 17th, 5:30-7:00 PM! 🏫 Rising 6-8 graders: info session at 5:30 in GMS library. Rising 9-12 graders: Explore courses, grab dinner at the food truck, & enter to win a prize! 🎉
Today, we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., a champion of justice, equality, and peace. Let's reflect on his profound impact, promote unity, and strive towards a world where everyone is judged by the content of their character.
Please see the attached message from the Goochland School Board.
GCPS was bursting with excitement on this AMAZING first day back after winter break! 🎉 Our students really brought the energy! We're energized and ready to be back in school learning, growing, and having FUN! 📚✨
The Goochland School Board will hold its annual organizational/regular meeting/ budget workshop on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 5:00PM/6:30PM (closed) at the Goochland Admin Bldg, 1800 Sandy Hook Rd, Rm 250. Public is invited.(https://go.boarddocs.com/va/gcpsva/Board.nsf/Public)
🇺🇸✨ Honoring heroes at Goochland High School! 🎉 Students participating in the GHS Veterans Project shared joy and camaraderie with veterans at a festive holiday party. From games to crafts, it was a heartwarming celebration of gratitude and connection.
Spreading holiday cheer at Goochland Elementary❄️! Volunteers made the last week before break extra special with heartwarming read-aloud sessions. A fun-filled way to wrap up the semester!
