SafeSchools Alert
On Tuesday October 13, I will be making a recommendation to the Goochland County School Board to reopen our schools for in person learning for our middle school and high school students. My recommendation will include welcoming our sixth grade and ninth grade students on November 2 and students in grades 7, 8, 10, 11, and 12 on November 9. This will allow our students who … [Read more...] about Middle School and High School Reopening Plan – Message from Dr. Raley
Elementary Reopening Plan – Message from Dr. Raley
September 25, 2020 Elementary Families: On Tuesday October 13, I will be making a recommendation to the Goochland County School Board to reopen our schools for in person learning for kindergarten through fifth grade children beginning on Monday, October 19. This recommendation will require approval by the Board. Please know that, even as students return to school in … [Read more...] about Elementary Reopening Plan – Message from Dr. Raley
State Board of Education Recognizes GCPS as School Division of Innovation
At its meeting on September 17, the state Board of Education recognized Goochland County Public Schools as 1 of 15 School Division's of Innovation. We were recognized for designing and implementing alternatives to traditional instructional practices and schools structures that improve student learning and promote college and career readiness, and good citizenship. These 15 … [Read more...] about State Board of Education Recognizes GCPS as School Division of Innovation
Transition to In-Person Learning Option
As we begin our new week, I want to provide you with an update to the work that we are doing to expand in person learning experiences for our students. Since presenting my initial draft of a proposed reopening continuum last Tuesday, my team and I have been working to make revisions to the initial draft in anticipation of our next School Board meeting on October 13. It is … [Read more...] about Transition to In-Person Learning Option
Strong Start to the Year – Message from Dr. Raley
As we finish our third week of the new academic year, I continue to be impressed by all of the work that is taking place across the division. Our employees, our students, and our families have worked together to contribute to the overall success of our school opening. Thank you, parents, students, and staff, for your grace and your patience as we all work together to maximize … [Read more...] about Strong Start to the Year – Message from Dr. Raley