Parents,
By accessing this link, you’ll have access to our preK-8 supply lists for the upcoming school year, available in PDF format.
News
Goochland CTE Heavy Equipment Program Named VDOE Region 1 Creating Excellence Award Winner
The Virginia Department of Education recently announced that the Goochland County Public Schools Utility/Heavy Construction I and II program has been selected as the Region 1 winner from among 38 high schools in 16 central Virginia school divisions of the 2018 Creating Excellence Program Award. The Creating Excellence Awards are presented annually to recognize exemplary programs and partnerships that promote excellence in career and technical education.
The GCPS Heavy Equipment Program, taught by Mr. Michael Verrastro, is unique in the Commonwealth, and has worked collaboratively with community organizations and equipment suppliers from around the state to provide students with the opportunity to gain firsthand experience in the operation of heavy equipment. Students have used their skills to enhance several projects in the division and the county.
“Our heavy equipment program has been a great source of pride for our school division,” said Mr. Bruce Watson, Director of Career and Technical Education. “The skill of Mr. Verrastro, the enthusiasm of our students, and the support of our business and community partners have allowed us to engage our students in ways that cannot be found in any other school or division”.
The GCPS staff will be recognized at an awards luncheon on June 14, hosted by the VDOE Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education. Heavy Equipment is one of many CTE offerings that have distinguished GCPS in creating a balanced experience that engages all students in deeper learning.
Goochland County Public Schools Recognizes Top Teachers and Staff at the 2018 Celebration of Excellence
On Tuesday, May 1, Goochland County Public Schools held its second Celebration of Excellence at the newly renovated Central High School Cultural and Educational Center to recognize 2018 retirees, Teacher of the Year, Employee of the Year, Team of the Year, and for the first time this year, Volunteer and Rookie of the Year. The Celebration of Excellence featured food prepared and served by Goochland High Culinary Arts students and GCPS Food Service, and plaques were made by our GCPS Career and Technical Education Department.
The Goochland Education Foundation joined Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Raley in presenting awards to the evening’s distinguished recipients:
- Liz Alford, Goochland High Teacher of the Year
- Patrick Gordon, Goochland Middle Teacher of the Year
- Simone Jones, Byrd Elementary Teacher of the Year
- Jaime Sprouse, Randolph Elementary Teacher of the Year
- Kelley Taylor, Goochland Elementary Teacher of the Year
Ms. Kelley Taylor, 1st grade teacher at Goochland Elementary School, was selected as the Goochland County Public Schools 2018 Teacher of the Year. She will be considered with teachers from across the Commonwealth for the honor of being the 2018 Mary Bicouvaris Virginia Teacher of the Year.
The GCPS Employee of the Year is Instructional Technology Resource Coach Ms. Krystle Demas.
The GCPS Team of the Year is the GHS Counseling Team, which includes Dr. Beth Fowler, Mr. Doug Getter, and Ms. Ashton Guza.
The inaugural Rookie of the Year is Ms. Katie Schihl, Special Education teacher from Goochland Middle School.
GCPS Volunteer of the Year is Dr. Richard Carchman, for his service in all our schools, especially at Byrd Elementary.
Goochland Public Schools retirees Ms. Kim Bachmann, Mrs. Deborah Blackburn, Mrs. Margaret Dickerson, Ms. Linda Drake, Mr. Bryan Gordon, Ms. Deborah Riggan, and Ms. Tina Taylor account for over 140 years of experience in Goochland County Public Schools.
2018 STEM Camp
We are now accepting applications for the 2018 STEM Camp!
This Goochland tradition continues with fun, deeper learning opportunities for students across three grade bands. Applications are available below in PDF format.
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Virtual Summer Programs – Event
We will be hosting an information meeting on our summer virtual programs for students. To learn more, access this online flier about our event on Thursday, April 19, 2018.
PreK and Kindergarten Registration – Thursday, April 19
Across the area, Thursday, April 19 has been designated as registration day for Kindergarten and pre-Kindergarten students. In Goochland, this takes place at all three elementary schools.
Please see the following flyers for more information.
March 2018 Business and Education Roundtable
The Business and Education Roundtable is an event organized by the Goochland County Public Schools in cooperation with Goochland County’s Office of Economic Development and the Goochland Chamber of Commerce to provide dialog and information exchange between stakeholders here in Goochland County.
In the spring of 2017, we first convened to discuss workplace readiness and what was important in terms of skills Goochland graduates would need when they leave high school.
On Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Goochland High School, we plan to host another event to continue the dialog between members of our education team and community business leaders. The focus of this meeting is to have some of our business leaders share with the group their initiatives with fellow leaders, teachers, and Goochland High School students.
To reserve a spot at this spring’s roundtable, please RSVP below.
March 28, 2018
8:00AM – 9:30 AM
Goochland High School Learning Commons
3250-A River Road West
Goochland, VA 23063
If you have a last minute reservation or cancellation, please contact Ms. Diane Bennett at (804) 556-5601.
