Welcome, Ms. Edwards to Team @glndschools and @GES_lions!
Putting the final touches on our new parking lot at GMS and GHS. Looks like it will be ready to welcome our staff back to school on Monday 8/15!
Our new @glndschools teammates spent this morning with @jtalmarode discussing how we can maximize engagement and learning using success criteria and learning intentions. Just another example of what we are doing to make our strong division even #stronGer this year!
Team @glndschools kicked off our 2022-2023 school year this morning by welcoming our new teammates - plenty of energy and excitement! We have an impressive group of new staff who will definitely make our strong school division even #stronGer! Welcome to the team!
Drop off school supplies @driveshack and earn $25 in discounts on game play.
As you prepare for the upcoming school year, be sure to download our GCPS app. Stay up to date on news, events, and message with customized notifications sent directly to your phone.
Another sign that the start of school is right around the corner. Matching Bulldogs hard at work getting ready for their first season!
Making great progress on the parking lot and front entrance renovations at Goochland Middle School and Goochland High School! Huge thanks to Crozier Construction for their hard work this summer! Expecting to have it ready for the new school year!
Team @glndschools started our day shopping with our students and families to get them ready for school! Huge thanks the Goochland YMCA for making this possible!
Did you know that the National Suicide Prevention & Crisis Lifeline number changed from a 1-800 number to an easy to remember three-digit dialing code (9-8-8)?
Dialing 9-8-8 connects people with confidential and accessible care and support for any person experiencing a mental health-related crisis. Mental health-related crises include thoughts of suicide, mental health or substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. Parents, concerned friends, and others can also call 9-8-8 if they are worried about a loved one. 9-8-8 is available 24/7 and is staffed with trained crisis counselors. Individuals can also text 9-8-8 or participate in an online chat through the Suicide Prevention & Crisis Lifeline through this link: https://988lifeline.org/chat/
GCPS continues to lead with opportunities to increase our efficiency and utilize our financial resources wisely w/ the potential to purchase 3 buses for less than the price of 1.
https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/virginia-school-districts-electric-school-buses-july-26-2022
We had a beautiful evening to celebrate the Goochland High School Class of 2022! Take a moment to re-live this magical night through video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmoloKTLfH4&t=2s
We are thankful for our partnership with @ggigreens! This relationship was recognized by @VDOE_News with a Creating Excellence Award. Greenswell Growers has hosted our students for internships and other career learning opportunities. #excellence
A joint training exercise was conducted yesterday at GHS in collaboration with Goochland Fire-Rescue & the Sheriff's Office focused on responding to a crisis in our schools. https://www.nbc12.com/2022/06/27/goochland-county-holds-active-shooter-training/
@glndschools has been recognized for our achievements in budgeting and school finance by the Government Finance Officer's Association. Read more: https://www.goochlandschools.org/article/771055
This Sunday, June 26, Goochland Fire-Rescue and Emergency Services and the Goochland Sheriff’s Office will host the Virginia EMS Training Group and Fort Lee Fire and Emergency Services at the Goochland Middle/High Complex for the Tactical Emergency Casualty Care class. Sunday’s portion of the class at GMS/GHS will include simulated scenarios using volunteer actors from our community to provide a realistic training experience for participating EMS and law enforcement personnel.
This weekend’s class is part of ongoing collaborative training among Goochland County Schools, Fire-Rescue, and Sheriff’s Office to enhance safe practice, increase awareness, and improve in management of emergencies in our community.
Access to the complex will be restricted on Sunday, June 26. However, we look forward to sharing more about the experience next week. If you would like more information about this Sunday’s Tactical Emergency Casualty Care class, visit http://www.naemt.org/education/tecc
Spread the word-all new elementary students entering GCPS for 2022-2023 should report to Goochland Elementary between 7:30 and 4 M-Thurs to see Mrs. Rigsby to register. Learn more:
https://www.goochlandschools.org/page/registration
Due to power outages and road conditions as a result of this evening's weather, our intersessions scheduled for tomorrow, Friday June 17 are canceled. We will resume with week 2 intersessions on Tuesday, June 21.
Our Sunshine Food Bus will begin its summer service tomorrow with its first stop at 11 a.m. at St. Mark Baptist Church. Learn more about the other bus stops and summer meal service here: https://www.goochlandschools.org/article/764356
Reminder that GCPS will dismiss EARLY tomorrow, June 8, our last instructional day of the 2021-2022 school year! Elementary schools will release at 12:30, GMS and GHS at 1:30.