Goochland County Public Schools

The Goochland School Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on November 12 at 5:00 p.m. (this is a change) at the Administration Bldg, Room 250, 1800 Sandy Hook Rd, Goochland, VA. The public business meeting will start at 6:00 p.m. The public is invited.

🎉 GCPS October Update: Check Out What’s New! 🎉 We’re excited to share this month’s update from Dr. Cromartie, filled with highlights and celebrations from across GCPS! From vibrant town halls to fun reading nights, student-led broadcasts, and family engagement events, our students, staff, and families have truly made it a month to remember. Each of these moments shows the passion, creativity, and dedication that make GCPS such a special place to learn and grow. Watch the full update now to see all the incredible things happening across our schools! Together, we’re building an even brighter future for every student. https://youtu.be/Bx0E-UgPk3U?si=nymAwF_hOU9Kuafe

📢 Join Us for a Community Conversation on Equity in Education! The Advisory Committee for Equity in Education (ACEE) is hosting a Community Conversation on November 2, 2024, and we want to hear from YOU! This event, sponsored by ACEE (Goochland County School Board advisory group established to help support the goals of Goochland’s school system when it comes to equity in education) aims to: • Provide a forum for discussion and feedback on creating inclusive learning environments. • Foster communication among parents, students, educators, and other stakeholders on issues impacting student success. • Cultivate a school environment where all students feel seen, heard, and valued. 💬 If you care about equity in education and want to contribute to meaningful discussions that shape the future of our schools, this is your opportunity! 🗓️ Date: November 2, 2024 ⏰ Time: 10:00 A.M. - Noon 🏫 Location: Central High School Cultural & Educational Center 📋 Please Note: This will be a structured discussion with established ground rules. ✨ Register today using the QR code below and be part of the change for our students! Registration closes 10/31 at 5:00

Our very own Superintendent, Dr. Cromartie, was a special guest on GES Kid News—one of the most popular student-driven news broadcasts in town! 🎙️📺 The students do an amazing job organizing, interviewing, and producing this daily news show! It was an incredible opportunity for Dr. Cromartie to share insights and ideas while engaging with these talented young journalists. We’re so proud of the GES Kid News team (and the educators behind the scenes supporting the team) for creating a space where student voices can shine.

The Goochland School Board will hold a special budget workshop on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at the Annex Building, 2938 River Road W, Building I, Goochland, VA. The public is invited. There will be a closed session at the conclusion of the public business meeting.

Goochland Drama Presents: The Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe - This adaptation of C.S. Lewis' timeless classic brings to life the enchantment and intrigue of Aslan, the mighty lion, his battle with the White Witch, and the journey of four children who unknowingly step through an old wardrobe into the unforgettable world of Narnia. This show features a cast and crew of both GHS and GMS students and is perfect for family members of all ages! SHOW DATES AND TIMES: Friday, October 25th at 7:00 PM Saturday, October 26th at 7:00 PM Saturday, October 27th at 2:00 PM TICKETS: Students and Senior Citizens (60 and Up): $10 Adults: $15 Visit this link to purchase tickets and more information concerning the show! https://sites.google.com/glnd.k12.va.us/goochland-drama-dept/2024-2025-season/the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe?authuser=0

🚨 HURRICANE HELENE SUPPLY DRIVE 🚨 Unite for a cause and help those in need! Goochland High School is hosting a supply drive to support Virginians affected by Hurricane Helene. Your donations will make a difference! 📅 When: October 7-18 ⏰ Drop-off Times: 7:30-8:45 AM & 3:00-5:00 PM 📍 Location: GHS Back Parking Lot (Near Greenhouses) 👉Visit this link for the most updated list of needed supplies. Every little bit helps! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HWQR27DcGuEAEmUVJ_GnBGfvhHaTKN8WuTlP6B2PGFc/edit?usp=sharing

📢 Join Us for a Community Conversation on Equity in Education! The Advisory Committee for Equity in Education (ACEE) is hosting a Community Conversation on November 2, 2024, and we want to hear from YOU! This event, sponsored by ACEE (Goochland County School Board advisory group established to help support the goals of Goochland’s school system when it comes to equity in education) aims to: • Provide a forum for discussion and feedback on creating inclusive learning environments. • Foster communication among parents, students, educators, and other stakeholders on issues impacting student success. • Cultivate a school environment where all students feel seen, heard, and valued. 💬 If you care about equity in education and want to contribute to meaningful discussions that shape the future of our schools, this is your opportunity! 🗓️ Date: November 2, 2024 ⏰ Time: 10:00 A.M. - Noon 🏫 Location: Central High School Cultural & Educational Center 📋 Please Note: This will be a structured discussion with established ground rules. ✨ Register today using the QR code below and be part of the change for our students!

Thank you to everyone who attended the successful District 5 Town Hall meeting last night! Engaging conversations were facilitated by Dr. Cromartie and Mr. Carpenter, covering important topics for our community. Don’t miss the upcoming Goochland County Board of Supervisors and School Board joint Town Hall Meetings this fall. Hear about key initiatives and updates from the County and Goochland County Public Schools. Upcoming Dates and Locations: Districts 2 & 3: Monday, October 7, 6:00 p.m. County Administration Building, 1800 Sandy Hook Road, Goochland, VA 23063 District 1: Tuesday, October 22, 6:00 p.m. Byrd Elementary School, 2704 Hadensville Fife Road, Goochland, VA 23063 District 4: Monday, October 28, 6:00 p.m. Salem Baptist Church, 465 Broad Street Road, Manakin, VA 23103 We hope to see you there!

The eighth annual Crunch Heard ‘Round the Commonwealth will take place during Virginia Farm to School Week on Thursday, October 10, 2024. Across the Commonwealth, Virginians will make some noise for farm to school programs by taking a bite out of a fresh, Virginia grown apple on the same day. Every student in GCPS will be given an apple provided by Lulu's Local Foods. The apples are from Agriberry Farm and Riverstreet Market. All Virginians are encouraged to participate. The “Crunch” may be celebrated at any location (e.g. classroom, cafeteria, early care education site, adult day care program, farm, office, outdoors, at home, etc.).

🎓✨ Join us for Advanced Programs Information Night! ✨🎓 📅 When: Wednesday, Sept. 25 ⏰Time: 6:00 PM 📍Where: GMS Auditorium Attention all families of 4th-8th graders! This is your chance to learn about the exciting advanced academic opportunities that await your students in GCPS high schools. Don’t miss out on discovering these incredible programs: 🎓 Advance College Academy 🌄 Blue Ridge Virginia Governor's School 🏫 Maggie L. Walker Governor's School Prepare for your child’s future success! We look forward to seeing you there!

🎓✨ Join us for Advanced Programs Information Night! ✨🎓 📅 When: Wednesday, Sept. 25 ⏰Time: 6:00 PM 📍Where: GMS Auditorium Attention all families of 4th-8th graders! This is your chance to learn about the exciting advanced academic opportunities that await your students in GCPS high schools. Don’t miss out on discovering these incredible programs: 🎓 Advance College Academy 🌄 Blue Ridge Virginia Governor's School 🏫 Maggie L. Walker Governor's School Prepare for your child’s future success! We look forward to seeing you there!

We are still experiencing technical issues with our website, but we’ve been in close contact with our vendors and are making good progress towards restoring it soon. Thank you for your patience and understanding! In the meantime, you can still access important resources: School Board Agenda and Livestream Link (Meeting Tomorrow): http://goochlandschools.v3.swagit.com/events/35836 Job Application Site: https://www.applitrack.com/glnd/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1 We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and will keep you updated as we make progress. Thank you for your continued support!

We are aware that our website is currently down. Our team is working closely with our vendors to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to restore service. We apologize for the inconvenience and will keep you updated!

The Goochland School Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 5:00PM (Closed-This is a change) at the Goochland Admin Bldg, 1800 Sandy Hook Rd, Rm 250. The public business portion of the meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. The public is invited.

The Goochland School Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 5:00PM at the Goochland Admin Bldg, 1800 Sandy Hook Rd, Rm 250. The public business portion of the meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. The public is invited.

The YMCA Board Meeting held at GHS this morning was a great success! The partnership between GCPS and the YMCA continues to strengthen, and today's discussions were focused on enhancing programs that benefit our students and the entire community. Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to this important dialogue. Stay tuned for more updates as we work together to support our students, families and community!

🎉 Excitement is in the air as we kick off the new school year! Last week, our new teachers hit the ground running, getting ready to jump into their classrooms. This week we welcomed back our entire team with convocation, ready to inspire and educate. We can’t wait to see all our students on 8/19 and embark on a journey of learning and growth together! 📚

📣 Attention GCPS Families! Don’t miss out on these exciting events happening this week: 🦅 Eagle Evolution: GMS 6th graders are invited to join us on Wednesday, August 14th, from 9 AM to 2 PM for an introduction to middle school life! 🏫 Back to School Night: Happening on Thursday, August 15th! • Elementary Schools: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM • GMS & GHS: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM 🎒 New 7th/8th Grade Families: Join us at 4:30 PM in the GMS Learning Commons for a brief orientation. We can’t wait to welcome you! Let’s make this school year the best one yet!

The deadline to submit your bus request is TODAY: Friday, August 2, 2024. After the deadline, the GCPS transportation department will pause all alternate requests (families with different pick up/drop off locations). If you miss the deadline your request will not be considered and will need to wait until Sept 1. This deadline is critical for the release of bus schedules. GCPS hopes to post them by August 7. You must submit a request if: -- You did not ride 23/24 -- Moved -- Need an alternate request (After Aug 2, 2024, the requests will resume Sept 1. ) -- Need to secure a seat due to sports CLICK HERE to submit your request: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdN651o9K9PGYb-dN3Z7B3hBvcwlmXRhrFLGanrAxRdUGtXNg/viewform Transportation 24/25 Newsletter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U5J4RrIgnlxe72wtLjM81BphPN39giC3kxV_5j03WrQ/edit