It’s getting tropical in here! 🌴🍍 To recognize reaching our Kindness Month goal, students celebrated with a pep rally! Students played a variety of tropical-themed games, all capped off when the winners decked out Mr. Gordon for an island getaway!
#GameOn #GoEagles
about 12 hours ago, Jade Miller
Ms. Blackley in an inflatable parrot costume
Students playing Hungry Hippos game
Students playing a game in the gym
Mr. Gordon with a hula skirt and an inner tube on his head
A group of students with Ms. Blackley, Mr. Singleton, and Mr. Gordon
We’re wrapping up our Rookie of the Year week at Goochland High School! 🐾❤️

Please join us in celebrating Ms. Crystal Neilson-Hall, our GHS Rookie of the Year! As a CTE teacher, Crystal is helping our students build the real-world skills they need for the future. Her expertise and enthusiasm for the subjects she teaches are a huge win for our Bulldogs! 🎥💻

Thank you to all five of our Rookies for choosing Goochland. We are a stronger community because you're here!
about 20 hours ago, Jennifer Waggener
Neilson-Hall Rookie
Neilson-Hall Rookie
So incredibly proud of Enzo! 🐝 He took home 3rd place in the Regional Spelling Bee! 🥉 More importantly, he had the best time meeting so many talented, kind, and brilliant kids. Seeing him handle the pressure with a smile (and some serious spelling skills) was un-BEE-lievable! Way to go, Enzo!
#GameOn #GoEagles
about 20 hours ago, Jade Miller
Enzo smiling at spelling bee
Spelling bee participants holding up trophies
Moving on to Goochland Middle School for Day 4 of our Rookie of the Year Series! 🌟

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!
2 days ago, Jennifer Waggener
Le Marr
Le marr
Today, Mr. Tate's robotics class took a field trip to Luck Stone! 👷 They had the opportunity to explore the intersection of heavy industry and advanced technology. We learned about the massive machinery required for quarry operations and about the tools that make everything more efficient. We also got to meet their drone operator and learn all about how drones are transforming the industry, providing a clear look to students of where their robotics studies can lead them into the professional world!
#GameOn #GoEagles
2 days ago, Jade Miller
Man in hard hat
Levels of a quarry
Drone operator standing in front of an orange drone
Drone operator and orange drone
Drone operator showing students his ipad with drone software
Drone operator landing orange drone
Class picture
It’s Day 3 of our Rookie of the Year series! 🌟 Today, we’re at Randolph Elementary to honor Ms. Taylor Flagg.

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. 💚💛
3 days ago, Jennifer Waggener
Taylor Flagg
🌟The celebration continues! 🌟Day 2 of our Rookie of the Year countdown takes us to Goochland Elementary School to celebrate Ruth Patterson!

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!
4 days ago, Jennifer Waggener
Patterson
Patterson
🌟 It’s time to celebrate our rising stars! 🌟
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.
5 days ago, Jennifer Waggener
Schiebel with class
Schiebel- Rookie of the Year
🏆 Our GCPS family just got a little more "award-winning!" 🏆

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! ✨
7 days ago, Jennifer Waggener
Amanda Steeley Award
What an incredible Day of Service last week! 🎒✨Our NJHS club members traded their usual routines for a day of community impact supported by Ms. Paige, Mr. Rorrer, and Ms. Voss. We headed out to BES, GES, and RES to lend a hand wherever it was needed most and our GMS students had an absolute blast helping out with the elementary students! Nothing beats the energy of seeing our community come together. We’re already looking forward to the next one!
#GameOn #GoEagles
8 days ago, Jade Miller
Girl building with elementary students
Girl playing with elementary student
Girl teaching group of elementary students
Girl in front of panel
Boy helping elementary student
Girl helping elementary  students
Girl helping elementary student with iPad
Girl helping helping elementary student build blocks
Girl playing with elementary student in sand table
Boy helping elementary students with worksheet
📣 Calling all District 5 residents! 📣

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
8 days ago, Jennifer Waggener
District 5 Town Hall
This Friday, March 20, we’re inviting all students, staff, and families to "Rock Your Socks" in honor of World Down Syndrome Day! Wearing your most fun, brightest, or mismatched socks is a simple way to show our connectedness and our commitment to making sure every learner feels they belong. 🧦💙💛
9 days ago, Jennifer Waggener
Rock Your Socks Graphic
Your voice matters in Goochland! 🗣️✨

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!
9 days ago, Jennifer Waggener
Joint Town Hall
The GMS PTSA is offering an easy fundraiser opportunity! From now until March 22nd get delicious chocolate items in time for Easter!

Use the Group ID#: 10-2380 at SarrisCandiesFundraising.com
Include your student seller's first and last name to track their sales & have a chance to win a prize!

Money earned from this fundraiser will support so many GMS initiatives including our Care Closet, Teacher Appreciation Week, and Field Day!
#GameOn #GoEagles
10 days ago, Jade Miller
GMS PTSA Fundraiser
These students are redefining what it means to "upload to the cloud." ☁️✨

Watching Mr. Beasley's Computer Science students debug their flight algorithms in real-time is the ultimate proof that Computer Science is a moving field—literally. 💻🚁
#GameOn #GoEagles
11 days ago, Jade Miller
drone1
drone2
The lost and found items are missing you! Please have your students stop by and pick up their missing sweatshirts, water bottles, lunch boxes, and other items before Spring Break! Anything left here after that will be donated to Goochland Cares.
#GameOn #GoEagles
12 days ago, Jade Miller
Lost and Found1
Lost and Found2
🚨 GCPS Update 🚨

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.
13 days ago, Jennifer Waggener
GCPS Closed Graphic
French II is monumental! 🇫🇷 Students designed and 3D printed a monument from a french-speaking country. Seeing these monuments come to life layer-by-layer is the ultimate way to blend Art, Tech, and History.
#GameOn #GoEagles
15 days ago, Jade Miller
Monument1
Monument2
Monument3
Who knew making a simple task difficult could be so much work? 💡⚙️ Mr. Rorrer's Quest class is officially obsessed with Rube Goldberg machines. From pulley systems to pendulum swings, the creativity in this room is off the charts! It wasn't just about falling dominoes and rolling marbles, it was about critical thinking, resilience, and collaboration. These students aren't just building machines; they’re building the mindset of a future innovator.
#GameOn #GoEagles
16 days ago, Jade Miller
Rube1
Rube2
Rube3
Rube4
Join us today at California Pizza Kitchen for a fundraiser! 20% of your purchase with the attached flyer all day will go to GMS. We appreciate your support!
#GameOn #GoEagles
17 days ago, Jade Miller
CPK Flyer