Goochland County Public Schools

Goochland County Public Schools Maximize the potential of every learner. Demetra Harris Supervisor of Talent Services (804) 556-5603, Title IX Coordinator

This page will be used in conjunction with other services to communicate timely announcements to parents and community members such as inclement weather announcements, changes in schedules, and more. According to policy GBA/JFHA, the Goochland County Public Schools prohibits sexual harassment and harassment based on sex, gender, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, ma

rital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Any student or school personnel who believes he or she has been the victim of or has witnessed sexual harassment or harassment by a student, school personnel, or a third party should report the alleged incident to one of the compliance officers or to any school personnel. The following persons have been designated as the contacts regarding compliance issues associated with this sexual harassment and harassment policy:

Dr. Andrew Armstrong Assistant Superintendent of Administration (804) 556-5605, Compliance Officer

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🎤✨ Friday morning smiles and big creativity at Goochland Elementary! 🎨🧱Our youngest learners spent the morning building,...
08/28/2026

🎤✨ Friday morning smiles and big creativity at Goochland Elementary! 🎨🧱

Our youngest learners spent the morning building, coloring, and exploring together. From constructing block masterpieces to adding vibrant colors to their artwork, these preschoolers are already learning how to collaborate, share, and support one another as a team.

Watching our little ones learn and grow together is the best way to kick off the weekend! 💙

🏎️✨ Hands-on science in action at Byrd Elementary! 🛠️Ms. Schiebel's fourth graders recently turned their classroom into ...
08/28/2026

🏎️✨ Hands-on science in action at Byrd Elementary! 🛠️

Ms. Schiebel's fourth graders recently turned their classroom into an engineering lab to put the scientific method into practice. Working together, students designed and built custom cardboard ramps to test their hypotheses, identifying research questions, independent and dependent variables, and key controls along the way.

Hands-on, collaborative projects like this remind us how exciting learning can be when our students solve problems together! 🧮💡

✈️✨ Goochland Middle School is taking science to new heights!In Mrs. Borgie’s class, students became young aviators and ...
08/25/2026

✈️✨ Goochland Middle School is taking science to new heights!

In Mrs. Borgie’s class, students became young aviators and aircraft designers for an amazing hands-on project! As part of their lab, they designed, constructed, and flight-tested their own paper airplanes to analyze how added weight affects distance.

The lab wasn’t just about testing physics concepts; it was an incredible opportunity for students to collaborate, solve real-world problems, and support each other’s successes. 👏✨

🎤✨ Stay synced with Goochland County Public Schools! 📚Keeping our GCPS family connected and informed is always top prior...
08/19/2026

🎤✨ Stay synced with Goochland County Public Schools! 📚

Keeping our GCPS family connected and informed is always top priority! To help you plan ahead for the school year, our official division calendar is ready to add directly to your Google Calendar.

This calendar tracks all district-wide early dismissals, professional learning days, and non-student days so you never miss a schedule shift.

👉 Add to Google Calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=Z2xuZC5rMTIudmEudXNfZmc5a3VkcXAxMnByaG9nYW44aGRlMzBhc3NAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ
(Tip: Make sure you're signed into your Google account on your mobile browser for seamless syncing!)

Prefer a printable PDF for the fridge or need your specific school’s calendar? Visit our main scheduling hub:
🔗 https://www.goochlandschools.org/page/calendars

🎒✨ Our GCPS family is officially ALL together!From bright early morning smiles at the bus stop to warm reunions in the h...
08/18/2026

🎒✨ Our GCPS family is officially ALL together!

From bright early morning smiles at the bus stop to warm reunions in the hallways, today marks the day every single one of our students is back in our buildings! Whether your child walked through our doors for the very first time yesterday or stepped into their final year of high school today, our classrooms are buzzing with energy, connection, and endless possibilities.

As we kick off this school year together, we want to thank our families and community for their unwavering support in making the past two days a success. Here’s to a fantastic year of learning, growing, and achieving great things together! 👏❤️

🎤✨ Big first day energy across Goochland County Public Schools! 🎒📚Today we opened our doors for our preschool, kindergar...
08/17/2026

🎤✨ Big first day energy across Goochland County Public Schools! 🎒📚

Today we opened our doors for our preschool, kindergarten, 6th grade, and 9th grade students, and the excitement in our halls was contagious! From our youngest learners stepping into classrooms for the very first time to our middle and high schoolers stepping into major new milestones, our dedicated staff were on hand with warm smiles and enthusiastic welcomes to kick off the new year.

Starting a new transition year takes courage and curiosity, and we couldn't be prouder of how our students showed up today ready to learn, connect, and grow together. 👏

🚌👋 All tuned up, fueled up, and ready to roll!Today wraps up our final prep day, and our entire GCPS family—from our ama...
08/14/2026

🚌👋 All tuned up, fueled up, and ready to roll!

Today wraps up our final prep day, and our entire GCPS family—from our amazing transportation team to our teachers and support staff—is officially ready to welcome our preschool, kindergarten, 6th, and 9th graders this Monday!

Let’s give a big shoutout to our incredible drivers and staff who keep our community moving forward safely every single day. See you Monday, Goochland! ❤️

🎤✨ It’s Back to School Night at GCPS! 🎒📚Our Preschool and Kindergarten families already set the bar high with fantastic ...
08/13/2026

🎤✨ It’s Back to School Night at GCPS! 🎒📚

Our Preschool and Kindergarten families already set the bar high with fantastic turnouts, and now it’s time for the rest of our school community to shine!

Doors are opening right now for our 1st–5th grade families, and our middle and high school doors open shortly!

📍 Tonight’s Schedule:

Elementary (Grades 1–5): 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Middle & High School: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Come meet your teachers, explore the classrooms, and catch up with friends and neighbors. We can't wait to see you!

⚙️✨ Huge congratulations to Goochland High School rising junior, Johnny!At Tuesday’s School Board meeting, Johnny was re...
08/12/2026

⚙️✨ Huge congratulations to Goochland High School rising junior, Johnny!

At Tuesday’s School Board meeting, Johnny was recognized for his completion of the Summer Regional Governor’s School program for Engineering—one of the smallest and most competitive Governor’s School programs in Virginia! 👏

During this rigorous program, Johnny dove deep into hands-on study across mechanical engineering, materials science, and applied physics. We are so proud to watch our Goochland students challenge themselves and reach new heights ❤️💛

🎉 What an incredible way to kick off the 2026–2027 school year! Yesterday, we brought together almost 500 GCPS staff mem...
08/11/2026

🎉 What an incredible way to kick off the 2026–2027 school year! Yesterday, we brought together almost 500 GCPS staff members for our annual opening Convocation ceremony.

From an uplifting welcome by Dr. Armstrong to a spirited, GCPS-style game of The Price is Right, the energy was through the roof! We were blown away by our talented GHS marching band, who brought the hype to celebrate our incredible team. 🎷🥁

A true highlight of the day was recognizing our dedicated staff—honoring milestones from 5 all the way up to 40 years of service! We are so grateful for the heart, loyalty, and passion our team brings to Goochland County Public Schools every single day♥

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