Goochland Middle School

Innovation with purpose! 💡🖨️
Students in Mr. Bryan Tate’s class put their 3-D printing skills to work designing adaptive technology to support individuals with disabilities. Working in teams, students created devices focused on accessibility and problem-solving, then presented their designs to members of our Central Office team.

Every project showcased creativity and thoughtful design, but a few stood out:
🥇 First place: Adaptive scissors
🥈 Second place: Seat belt grip
🥉 Third place: Cup-holding grip

We’re proud of our students for using technology to make a meaningful difference for others!

✨🎁 Happy Holidays from Goochland County Public Schools 🎁✨

We wish our students, families, and staff a joyful and restful holiday filled with love, warmth, and cheer. May this season bring moments of connection, reflection, and happiness as we look ahead to the new year.

Happy Holidays from all of us at Goochland County Public Schools! ❤️

🎶 What a wonderful night of music! Last week, Goochland Middle School and Goochland High School students filled the stage with beautiful voices and incredible talent at their choral concert. We are so proud of our singers and grateful to our choral director, Mrs. Erinne Smitherman, for creating such a meaningful experience for our students. Bravo to everyone involved! 👏

Happy Holidays, Eagles!
#GameOn #GoEagles

❄️ Winter Break Reminder for Families ❄️

Winter break is December 22 – January 2, and students will not be in school during this time.
We wish all of our families a restful and enjoyable break filled with time to relax and recharge. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year!

Ms. Rorrer's math class is hitting the track! 🏁 Students are using Indi Cards to zoom around the coordinate plane, which has a Mario Kart twist!
#GameOn #GoEagles

Yesterday, students from Mr. Tate's Technological Systems class presented their final adaptive technology projects to a panel of 'sharks.' Students showed creativity, ingenuity, and the iterative process with their designs. The winner was a pair of scissors adapted to be easier to use!
#GameOn #GoEagles

Students from National Junior Honor Society delivered candy grams today! All proceeds from the sales of the candy grams went to the Children's Hospital at VCU.
#GameOn #GoEagles

Ms. Smitherman led her students in an amazing winter chorus concert last night. We are so proud of our Eagles!
#GameOn #GoEagles

🎉 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year Spotlight 🎉

Today we’re proud to recognize Goochland Middle School’s Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Molly Voss!

Mrs. Voss brings energy, creativity, and heart to her classroom each day, making history engaging and meaningful for her students. She understands the middle school experience and creates a welcoming environment where students feel valued, supported, and excited to learn—all with a smile that never fades.

Her willingness to try new approaches, her strong school spirit, and her commitment to uplifting others make her an inspiration to both students and colleagues. From innovative ideas to moments that bring the GMS community together, Mrs. Voss truly embodies what it means to be a team player.

On par with GMS' “Game On” theme, she’s definitely someone you want on your team! 🏆📚✨

Ms. Parks' art students get to explore papier-mâché, a technique of mixing paper with water and glue to make a binder ideal for moulding or modeling.
#GameOn #GoEagles

This past weekend, the Junkyard Strays, one of 🦅Goochland Middle School's two robotics teams, participated in their first robotics tournament. This was a fantastic learning experience! The Strays just formed in late September, so their team goal was just to have a functioning robot by the time of the tournament and to then learn from their tournament experience. Even though the Strays were the newest and youngest team at the tournament (most teams were 8th grade and older), they still managed to win a match and to score the most "Artifact" points in one match (Artifact points are scored by the robot being able to launch a ball into a target).
The Strays🐾 are very excited to get ready for their next tournament which will be in early January.
#GameOn #GoEagles

Our own 🦅Goochland Middle School Junkyard Pups robotics team went undefeated in qualifiers today winning 5 matches to become the 2nd seed in the tournament and ultimately qualifying for the Regional tournament during their first competition of the season. They also won 🥇first place in the Judge's Choice Award for their engineering presentation. These are both a first for GMS! HUGE congratulations to the Junkyard Pups Robotics team🤖!
#GameOn #GoEagles

🎉 Congratulations to our 2025–2026 Teachers of the Year! 🎉

We are incredibly proud to recognize these outstanding educators who inspire, challenge, and support our students every single day. Their dedication to teaching and learning strengthens our schools and our entire GCPS community.

🌟 Randolph Elementary – Mrs. Michelle Clark
🌟 Goochland Elementary – Mrs. Kelly Edwards
🌟 Byrd Elementary – Mrs. Holly Swift
🌟 Goochland Middle – Mrs. Molly Voss
🌟 Goochland High – Mr. Ryan Maloney

Please join us in celebrating these amazing teachers and the impact they make on the lives of our students! 🍎✨

🦅Proud to be an Eagle!
Congratulations to our 25-26 Teacher of the Year, Molly Voss!
Her creativity, passion, and dedication make GMS soar to new heights. We are so glad to have her in our congregation!
#GameOn #GoEagles

Amazing job from Mr. Skyes and our wonderful band students at their winter concert this evening!
#GameOn #GoEagles

Don't miss the middle school girls basketball tournament on December 13th!

The best kind of holiday magic is the kind shared with others 💫

Thank you to Ms. Carmen Bates and Ms. Amy Rorrer for sprinkling joy all over Goochland Middle School as our beloved Elves on the Shelves! Whether perched somewhere unexpected or greeting students with holiday cheer, they’ve filled the building with laughter, spirit, and so much heart. 🎄❤️

We appreciate you both for making GMS feel merry and bright!

📅 School Board Meeting Rescheduled 📅

The School Board meeting originally scheduled for this week has been moved to Tuesday, December 16 at 5:00 p.m. We are starting earlier than usual to allow staff and families time to attend the Goochland High School Band Concert at 7:00 p.m. the same evening. We appreciate your flexibility and hope many of you will be able to join us for both the meeting and the performance. 🎶

Due to the forecast for winter weather, Goochland County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, December 8th. Current predictions indicate snowfall beginning in the early morning and continuing throughout the day, with the possibility of 1–2 inches or more, accompanied by temperatures that are expected to remain below freezing. These conditions may create hazardous travel for buses and drivers, and the safety of our students and staff is always our top priority.

All after-school and evening activities are also canceled. We encourage families to stay safe and warm and enjoy the snow day ahead. Thank you for your understanding and support!