What an exciting morning for Goochland County Public Schools! Dr. Cromartie has officially sworn in as our new superintendent. We can't wait to work with you Dr. Cromartie, welcome to Goochland County Public Schools.
All rising 6th graders are invited to Eagle Evolution 8/9 from 9:00am - 2:00pm at GMS! An in-person guardian info session will be held 8/7 from 6:00-7:00pm at GMS to provide more details about the day! Visit https://5il.co/1wfsh for info registration. Registration closes 7/14!
GCPS will host athletic physicals in the GHS Gym on Thursday, May 25th from 3:45-6 pm for any athletes or marching band members needing one for the 23-24 school year. The cost is $20. Physicals are needing for all out of season workouts, as well. Please complete the VHSL physical form (Parts I, II, and IV) and the Tuckahoe Orthopedic form and bring to the physical. We will have both male and female doctors available. Please contact Joe Fowler (jfowler@glnd.k12.va.us) with any questions.
Take advantage of the GMS Year-End Spirit Wear Sale! Gear up for the summer with shorts, tanks, water bottles and beach towels! Everything is 25% off with free shipping on orders over $60! Shop Now: https://1stplace.sale/70779
Do you want to learn more about the details of today’s basketball game? If so, then come join us as we dribble into the details of basketball through film sessions. This is a GCPS Intersession course taking place from June 20-23, 9:00 am- 3:30 pm, for grades 4-8 at the secondary complex. We will focus on combining basic fundamentals with new microskills on the court and in the classroom. We plan to attend a few local college basketball facilities to watch workouts and/or participate in a Q & A with individuals associated with the programs. UVA, VCU, U of R, Longwood, and R-MC are potential programs we could visit. Take your game to another level and become a true student of the game. Register by May 26th! https://gcpsintersessions2023.coursestorm.com/
Welcomed back our students today with some extra love and support. Canine Companions and our School Based Mental Health Teams visited classrooms and spent time with students at lunch. Our School Based Mental Health Teams are available for check ins and processing, now and always.
Registration is open for 2 more weeks! Scan the QR code or go to gcpsintersessions2023.coursestorm.com to sign up by May 26th. We hope you'll join us!
Join us for GCPS Health & Wellness Night on 5/10, 5-7 PM at the GHS stadium! We'll have a color run, food trucks, games, bouncy houses, door prizes, & community organizations!
Incentives:
GMS: lunch outside and/or pie Mason/Strickler
GHS: lunch of your choice provided by admin
Congrats to the Band & Chorus students for doing a FANTASTIC job this weekend at Busch Gardens! They performed so well & captured the hearts & minds of the judges! There was strong competition & the kids did fantastic! Congratulations to Ms. Phillips for her first field trip!
Join us for GCPS Health & Wellness Night on 5/10, 5-7 PM at the GHS stadium! We'll have a color run, food trucks, games, bouncy houses, door prizes, & community organizations!
Incentives:
GMS: lunch outside and/or pie Mason/Strickler
GHS: lunch of your choice provided by admin
Join us for GCPS Health & Wellness Night on 5/10, 5-7 PM at the GHS stadium! We'll have a color run, food trucks, games, bouncy houses, door prizes, & community organizations!
Incentives:
GMS: lunch outside and/or pie Mason/Strickler
GHS: lunch of your choice provided by admin
We are extending our sale on mesh shorts for 1 more week. They are marked down 25% to just $20.99 through Sunday! https://1stplacespiritwear.com/collection/97320/?style=Shorts
GMS spirit wear makes for a great Mother's Day gift! We've dropped new designs for moms and grandmas. Order by May 3rd to ensure delivery before Mother's Day. Visit https://1stplacespiritwear.com/collection/97320/?type=Family+Designs&fr=mom
Join us for GCPS Health & Wellness Night on 5/10, 5-7 PM at the GHS stadium! We'll have a color run, food trucks, games, bouncy houses, door prizes, & community organizations!
Incentives:
GMS: lunch outside and/or pie Mason/Strickler
GHS: lunch of your choice provided by admin
Goochland Drama Department’s Production of Disney’s Newsies The Musical is coming up soon. You won’t want to miss this one! April 21 - 7PM, April 22 - 2 & 7PM, April 23 - 2PM. Tickets are only $10 for K-12 students and $15 for adults. Go to drama.goochlandschools.org for tickets!
Join GCPS for Wellness Night on Wednesday May 10th from 5:00 -7:00pm! There will be games, food, bouncy house, door prizes, and a Color Walk/Run Mile!
Limited Time: Save 25% on all mesh shorts in the GMS spirit wear store through Sunday. Visit https://1stplacespiritwear.com/collection/97320/?style=Shorts
Parents of students riding GMS/GHS bus 88 this afternoon-students may be delayed in being dropped off today due to an accident involving our bus and another vehicle. There are no injuries reported and we are working to have students transported as soon as possible. Thank you.
Current 5th grade families are invited to join the Goochland Middle School counseling and administration team to learn more about life in middle school. There will be an information session, time for questions, and the opportunity to explore our building!
School Board Names Andy Armstrong as Interim Superintendent
The Goochland County School Board has named Assistant Superintendent of Administration Andrew Armstrong, Ph.D., as the division’s Interim Superintendent. Superintendent Jeremy Raley resigned last month to accept the position of Chief of Staff to the State Superintendent at the Virginia Department of Education.
Armstrong has served as an assistant superintendent in GCPS since 2016. In his role, Armstrong leads operations for GCPS, including human resources, public relations, division and school safety, maintenance, transportation, food service, and operational technology.
Before joining the division, Armstrong was principal at Hermitage High School and John Rolfe Middle School in Henrico County. He received his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Public Policy Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University’s L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, his master’s degree from VCU, and his bachelor’s degree from the University of Richmond.
"Our entire team – in our schools, on our buses, and in our offices – works tirelessly to provide the outstanding educational experience for all students that has been recognized in our region and the Commonwealth,” Armstrong said. “I am excited to support their efforts in the months ahead as we finish another great year in GCPS."
Also, at their April 11 Regular Meeting, the School Board kicked off the search for a new superintendent by securing the services of BWP & Associates. Kevin Castner, Ed.D., and E. Wayne Harris, Ed.D., will lead the search for BWP. Castner worked with GCPS for its last two superintendent searches. He retired as superintendent for Albemarle County Public Schools, and Harris retired as superintendent for Roanoke City Public Schools.
BWP’s four-step search process includes engaging with employees, the community, and students to gather input, identifying experiences, qualities, and skills that the next superintendent must possess, creating a leadership profile, and recruiting and interviewing potential candidates. Engagement strategies include interviewing School Board members, meeting with representatives of groups within the community, keeping an open dialogue with employees, and administering an online survey.
The School Board approved a search timeline with the candidate application window open until mid-May. BWP and the School Board will conduct interviews in May and June, with a new superintendent in place by August 2023.
