👑 Principal Gordon
Today, we are highlighting Mr. Patrick Gordon, principal of Goochland Middle School. Grounded in relationships and a deep sense of gratitude, Principal Gordon leads with purpose and pride in the school and community that shaped him.
Thank you for giving back and inspiring success every day. 🦅💙
Today, we are highlighting Mr. Patrick Gordon, principal of Goochland Middle School. Grounded in relationships and a deep sense of gratitude, Principal Gordon leads with purpose and pride in the school and community that shaped him.
Thank you for giving back and inspiring success every day. 🦅💙
Today, staff from GMS and GHS came together to learn about SchoolAI and the benefits it can provide to busy teachers, counselors, administrators, and students during our Dot Launch Party! Instructional Tech Coaches Ms. Miller and Ms. Boehm turned PD into a party, complete with balloons and a photo booth! Thanks to all the staff who came out this morning to learn and play 💙❤️✨
The Goochland County School Board will hold a budget workshop on January 20, 2026 at the School Administration Building (2938 River Road W, Building I). GCPS School Board agendas can be found here: https://glnd.community.highbond.com/Portal/
All are welcome to attend.
All are welcome to attend.
This week, we had senior Aurelia come to GMS to teach a photography workshop during Eagle Block for her senior project. Students were able to sign up for the three day workshop and learn the basics about how to best take photos, frame photos, and finally practice taking photos!
#GameOn #GoEagles
#GameOn #GoEagles
👑 Principal Burnham
Today, we are spotlighting Mrs. Sarah Burnham with our "Meet the Heart of our Schools" series in honor of Principal Appreciation Week. Principal Burnham leads Randolph Elementary with a deep commitment to relationships, collaboration, and community. Her focus on connection among staff, students, and families helps create a school environment where everyone feels supported. Thank you for the care, leadership, and heart you bring to your school every day. 💛💚
Today, we are spotlighting Mrs. Sarah Burnham with our "Meet the Heart of our Schools" series in honor of Principal Appreciation Week. Principal Burnham leads Randolph Elementary with a deep commitment to relationships, collaboration, and community. Her focus on connection among staff, students, and families helps create a school environment where everyone feels supported. Thank you for the care, leadership, and heart you bring to your school every day. 💛💚
Join us tonight at Chipotle for a fundraiser! 25% of your purchase with the attached flyer from 5-9 pm will go to GMS. We appreciate your support!
#GameOn #GoEagles
#GameOn #GoEagles
🗓️ Reminder: All schools and offices are closed today in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
👑 Principal McCay
In honor of Principal Appreciation Week, we're highlighting one of our amazing principals each day. Today, we are highlighting Mrs. Tina McCay, principal of Goochland Elementary School. With decades of experience and a genuine love for both students and staff, Principal McCay fosters a culture rooted in trust, teamwork, and shared responsibility. Thank you for modeling collaboration and putting students first in everything you do. 🌟
In honor of Principal Appreciation Week, we're highlighting one of our amazing principals each day. Today, we are highlighting Mrs. Tina McCay, principal of Goochland Elementary School. With decades of experience and a genuine love for both students and staff, Principal McCay fosters a culture rooted in trust, teamwork, and shared responsibility. Thank you for modeling collaboration and putting students first in everything you do. 🌟
Today, Mr. Gordon hosted his Half-Time Huddle and invited parents in to discuss important events happening at GMS including the course recommendations timeline, spring sports, and important end of year dates.
#GameOn #GoEagles
#GameOn #GoEagles
👑 Meet the Heart of Our Schools 👑
This week, we’re celebrating Virginia Principal Appreciation Week by spotlighting the incredible leaders who serve our students, staff, and families every day. From building relationships to leading with heart, we’ll feature one principal each day — sharing what they love most about their school, what they’re proud of, and a fun fact or two along the way.
Today, we are spotlighting Mr. Andrew Meiller, principal at Byrd Elementary School. Principal Meiller is known for building strong connections and encouraging others to step up and support one another — both inside and outside the school day. Thank you for leading with authenticity and care for your school community.
Stay tuned as we celebrate the heart behind our schools. 🏫 💗
This past weekend, the GMS robotics teams, The Junkyard Pups and The Junkyard Strays, participated in a robotics tournament with 32 other teams from all over Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.
Though this tournament concludes the official season for both the Pups and the Strays, they both made massive gains in the success of their robots and outscored numerous teams who had more experience.
#GameOn #GoEagles
Though this tournament concludes the official season for both the Pups and the Strays, they both made massive gains in the success of their robots and outscored numerous teams who had more experience.
#GameOn #GoEagles
Congratulations to Enzo!
He won the GCPS Spelling Bee and will represent Goochland at the Regional Spelling Bee on March 4th held at the Richmond Raceway.
#GameOn #GoEagles
He won the GCPS Spelling Bee and will represent Goochland at the Regional Spelling Bee on March 4th held at the Richmond Raceway.
#GameOn #GoEagles
📅 Draft Instructional Calendars Available – We Want Your Feedback!
GCPS has released draft instructional calendars for the 2026–27, 2027–28, and 2028–29 school years and invites families and community members to share feedback.
📣 Please review the draft calendars and submit feedback by Friday, January 30.
Links to the calendars and feedback form are available on the GCPS Calendars webpage.
Community feedback will help inform a February 2026 School Board consideration for approval. Thank you for partnering with GCPS in this important planning work!
GCPS has released draft instructional calendars for the 2026–27, 2027–28, and 2028–29 school years and invites families and community members to share feedback.
📣 Please review the draft calendars and submit feedback by Friday, January 30.
Links to the calendars and feedback form are available on the GCPS Calendars webpage.
Community feedback will help inform a February 2026 School Board consideration for approval. Thank you for partnering with GCPS in this important planning work!
Join us on January 22nd for our Curriculum Night!
Starting at 5:30 pm, there will be food trucks on site, a wrestling match to see, and an optional information session for rising 6th graders at 6 pm in the auditorium. Please join us to hear about the courses from the teachers themselves!
Starting at 5:30 pm, there will be food trucks on site, a wrestling match to see, and an optional information session for rising 6th graders at 6 pm in the auditorium. Please join us to hear about the courses from the teachers themselves!
🎉✨ Happy New Year from Goochland County Public Schools ✨🎉
As we welcome the new year, we wish our students, families, and staff happiness, good health, and continued success. May the year ahead be filled with new opportunities, growth, and moments to celebrate together.
Happy New Year from all of us at Goochland County Public Schools! ❤️
As we welcome the new year, we wish our students, families, and staff happiness, good health, and continued success. May the year ahead be filled with new opportunities, growth, and moments to celebrate together.
Happy New Year from all of us at Goochland County Public Schools! ❤️
📚✨ English 7 Honors Creativity on Display!
Students in Ms. Talley’s English 7 Honors took on a unique challenge by creating original poems using lines from ten different poems by ten different poets, all connected by a central theme and enriched with poetic devices. They then reflected on their work in writing, memorized their poems, and presented them alongside creative 3-D models.
📸 These photos capture the projects that brought poetry to life!
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!
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! ❤️
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
#GameOn #GoEagles
