🍃🐝 Goochland Outdoors 2025 🐝🌳
Last Thursday, all of our 5th graders from Goochland, Randolph, and Byrd Elementary Schools came together at Westview on the James for Goochland Outdoors — a day of hands-on learning in nature!

Students had the chance to:
🐝 Learn from one of our very own teachers (and beekeeper!) about the vital role bees play in our ecosystem.
🌳 Hear from True Timber arborists about the importance of trees and vegetation in keeping our environment healthy.
🌱 Work alongside Master Gardeners to explore native and non-native plants and their impact on our ecosystems.

This special day gave our students the chance to connect classroom learning with the natural world around them — sparking curiosity and appreciation for the environment. 🌎✨
about 18 hours ago, Jennifer Waggener
Goochland Outdoors
Goochland Outdoors
Goochland Outdoors
Goochland Outdoors
Goochland Outdoors
Goochland Outdoors
Goochland Outdoors
Goochland Outdoors
Goochland Outdoors
Goochland Outdoors
September 26th is National School Parent Group Appreciation Day. Thank you to our amazing BPG for supporting our BES Students and Staff. You all always have the most creative and fun ideas for our school community.
2 days ago, Byrd Elementary School
BES loves the Byrd Parent Group!
🍔🌭 Before kickoff at Goochland High School’s first home football game, our GCPS family came together for an employee cookout! Superintendent Armstrong and Assistant Superintendents Waggener and Geyer fired up the grill, serving burgers, hot dogs, chips, and drinks for staff and their families. 💛🐾❤️

It was a great night of food, fun, and Bulldog spirit! 🏈
3 days ago, Jennifer Waggener
employee cookout
employee cookout
employee cookout
employee cookout
employee cookout
📚 Reminder: Tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 26) is a Professional Learning Day for staff.
✅ No school for students.
We look forward to welcoming our students back on Monday!
3 days ago, Jennifer Waggener
No Schools on 9/26

Second graders have been busy exploring habitats and animal adaptations! Their study wrapped up with a special visit from Mrs. Swift’s son, Matt, who shared a slideshow all about Alaskan salmon migrations and bears preparing to hibernate. Students then brought their learning to life by creating their very own habitat triaramas—and they were fantastic!

5 days ago, Byrd Elementary School
Thank you for visiting, Matt!
Learning about Alaskan salmon and bears
Students research animal habitats.
The student made triaramas look great!
Student learning on display!
Beautiful work, 2nd graders!
Students worked hard on these projects.
Great work all around!
Our 5th graders had a blast in science class building catapults to launch candy pumpkins! Through this hands-on activity, students explored concepts of energy, measurement, and mass — and learned that science can be both educational and fun!
5 days ago, Byrd Elementary School
Putting final touches on catapults
Teamwork makes the dream work!
Setting it up just right.
Working together to measure!
Amazed at how far the pumpkins flew!
Measure twice!
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5 days ago, Byrd Elementary School
News from the Nest for the week of 9/22
🦅✨ Where will your wings take you?

At Byrd Elementary, our students and staff are soaring to new heights! This inspiring poster reminds us all to dream big, take risks, and explore new possibilities—just like our Byrd Eagles.

Check out our Eagles striking a pose and showing their school pride in front of this uplifting message! 📸
6 days ago, Jennifer Waggener
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BES
BES
BES
BES
BES
Our Girls on the Run team kicked off this week! A little rain couldn’t slow these strong, determined girls down—they adapted, got some running in indoors, and then enjoyed the sunshine when the skies cleared.

We’re so proud of our runners and grateful for their amazing coaches who keep the energy high and the fun going strong!
7 days ago, Byrd Elementary School
GOTR running indoors
It is fun to run in school!
Stretching outside
Learning about GOTR
Putting in the work!
A big THANK YOU to all our Byrd families who came out to support Byrd Spirit Night at the Goochland home football game! It was so wonderful to see our community cheering together and showing off that Eagle pride. We’re grateful for your support and school spirit!
8 days ago, Byrd Elementary School
Game Day Banner
BES Cheerleaders
BES teachers at spirit night
BES spirit night pictures
Mr. Meiller with students at BES spirit night
We had so many smiling faces at BES spirit night!
Book pairs spotted in the library today! Nothing beats sharing a good story with a friend. 👯‍♂️📚 We love when friends become book twins, and check out the same story!
10 days ago, Byrd Elementary School
Book twins 1st grade
Book twins spotted again!
Officer Donithan had no idea what he was walking into when he stepped into Pre-K today… a full-on bear hunt! 🐻👮‍♂️ Luckily, our bear cubs were friendly and full of fun, and our SRO bravely handles every situation!
10 days ago, Byrd Elementary School
Prek with bear puppets
🌼🍂 Add some color to your fall! 🍂🌼

The Goochland High School FFA invites you to our Annual Fall Mum Sale!
📅 Saturday, September 20
🕗 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 GHS Greenhouse

We’ll have a beautiful selection of mums in assorted colors — perfect for your home or garden.
💲 $15 each | 2 for $25

All proceeds benefit our Agriculture and FFA programs, directly supporting our students.

Come shop local, brighten your fall, and support GHS FFA! 🌻
10 days ago, Jennifer Waggener
mums
mums
mums
Partner power in 2nd grade! 💪📖 Mrs. Breschel’s class has been shining with teamwork and hard work.
11 days ago, Byrd Elementary School
Pictures of partner work
Team Day brought the laughs! 😂 Three of our teachers teamed up in matching shirts full of teacher humor—spirit and smiles all around for Spirit Week!
12 days ago, Byrd Elementary School
Teachers in schwa shirts
Books, belly rubs, and big smiles—George and Pi bring it all! Thank you, Ms. Williamson, for sharing your sweet pups with us. We love when the reading dogs come to visit🐶📖
12 days ago, Byrd Elementary School
Reading therapy dogs visit BES
Happy National IT Professionals Day! A huge thank you to our amazing Tech Coach, Mr. Mock, for always keeping us connected, supported, and inspired with technology. From solving tech hiccups to sparking innovation in classrooms, we’re so lucky to have you at BES!
12 days ago, Byrd Elementary School
Thank you, Mr. Mock
Happy National IT Professionals Day! A big shout-out to Sean Dearras, our incredible tech fix-it expert, who keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes. From troubleshooting to saving the day when technology doesn’t cooperate, we couldn’t do it without you. Thank you for all you do for our school!
12 days ago, Byrd Elementary School
Thank you, Sean!
🎉 September is Attendance Awareness Month and our students are showing their school spirit while focusing on the importance of being at school every day!

✅ At all three elementary schools, students are participating in Attendance Matters Spirit Week—today was “Head for Success” day, and hats of all kinds were on display. 👒🧢🎩
✅ At Goochland Middle School, grade levels are facing off in an attendance challenge. The winning grade earns a special surprise (and of course, major bragging rights!).

We’re proud of our students for celebrating the power of showing up—because every day counts!
13 days ago, Jennifer Waggener
Attendance Awareness Campaign
Attendance Awareness Campaign
Attendance Awareness Campaign
Attendance Awareness Campaign
Our brilliant 5th graders put the scientific method to the test with a colorful Skittles lab! 🍬 Science, smiles, and lots of learning all in one!
13 days ago, Byrd Elementary School
5th graders and skittle lab