What a week at BES! 🎉 From our fundraiser kickoff assembly to 4th grade fire safety, first field trips, science fun with jumping beans, slime & gummy bears, lots of reading, and courtyard time—our school is buzzing with learning and joy! 💛🦅📚
Check out our News from the Nest for the week of September 8, 2025 --> https://secure.smore.com/n/mugqy
The Goochland County School Board will hold its next regular meeting on September 9, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at the Goochland County Administration Building (1800 Sandy Hook Road, Room 250). View the full agenda here: https://glnd.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=351
All are welcome to attend.
All are welcome to attend.
Join us for our first Byrd Parent Group meeting of the year today after school at 2:30. Anyone is welcome! We will discuss plans for the year, and start working on upcoming events.
Meet with us in person or virtually (see the weekly school newsletter for the link).
Our Robotics students had an incredible field trip to Monticello, where they worked alongside archaeologists at an active dig site! 🏺✨ A HUGE thank you to the Monticello archaeology staff and the Thomas Jefferson Foundation for giving our students a hands-on, unforgettable experience.
Math and reading, music too,
Art and stories—so much to do!
At Byrd we learn, we sing, we play,
Growing brighter every day!
Art and stories—so much to do!
At Byrd we learn, we sing, we play,
Growing brighter every day!
✨Our littlest Eagles are busy learning through play in Mrs. Gordon’s preschool class at Byrd Elementary! From cooking up fun in the kitchen center, to exploring textures at the sensory table, creating at the art easel, and dancing with scarves to music, these preschoolers are learning, growing, and soaring together. 💙🦅🤍
What an amazing first week back! 💛 Our days were filled with love, learning, smooth transitions, and brand-new friendships. We’re so grateful for our school community and can’t wait to see all the growth and joy this year will bring! 📚🦅 http://bit.ly/3UMk36X
Check out our "News from the Nest" for the week of 8/25/25 ---> https://secure.smore.com/n/w3z9s
📸 Five schools. One incredible team!
After a fantastic first week, our staff are energized and ready to welcome students back on Monday. Here’s a look at the amazing teams from each of our five schools—thank you for all you do to make GCPS a place where students thrive! ❤️💛
After a fantastic first week, our staff are energized and ready to welcome students back on Monday. Here’s a look at the amazing teams from each of our five schools—thank you for all you do to make GCPS a place where students thrive! ❤️💛
Please enjoy our first weekly newsletter for the school year, News from the Nest for the week of 8/18/25. --> https://secure.smore.com/n/kga9c
Byrd Eagles, we are ready for a GREAT year!
The hallways are shining, the classrooms are bright,
Our school doors are opening—what a joyful sight!
Backpacks are ready, new stories to write,
Together we’ll learn, hearts soaring in flight.
New friends to meet and adventures to share,
Teachers are waiting with kindness and care.
We’ll laugh and we’ll wonder, discover, and play,
A magical start to a brand-new school day.
So welcome, dear students, both big ones and small,
We’re so glad you’re here—let’s give it our all!
A year full of learning, of dreams taking flight,
There’s nothing we can’t do—our future is bright💛🦅
The hallways are shining, the classrooms are bright,
Our school doors are opening—what a joyful sight!
Backpacks are ready, new stories to write,
Together we’ll learn, hearts soaring in flight.
New friends to meet and adventures to share,
Teachers are waiting with kindness and care.
We’ll laugh and we’ll wonder, discover, and play,
A magical start to a brand-new school day.
So welcome, dear students, both big ones and small,
We’re so glad you’re here—let’s give it our all!
A year full of learning, of dreams taking flight,
There’s nothing we can’t do—our future is bright💛🦅
📢 Staggered Start Reminder 📢
To help our youngest and newest learners get settled, we have a staggered start for the first two days of school:
📅 Monday, August 18
✅ First day for Preschool, Kindergarten, 6th grade, and 9th grade students ONLY
📅 Tuesday, August 19
✅ All students attend school
We can’t wait to see everyone back and ready for an amazing year!!
To help our youngest and newest learners get settled, we have a staggered start for the first two days of school:
📅 Monday, August 18
✅ First day for Preschool, Kindergarten, 6th grade, and 9th grade students ONLY
📅 Tuesday, August 19
✅ All students attend school
We can’t wait to see everyone back and ready for an amazing year!!
We cannot wait to meet and greet our Eagles and families at Back to School Night tonight! We are excited and ready to kick-off a great year!
📚 Free Books for Goochland’s Youngest Readers! 📚
Goochland Social Services, in partnership with the Henrico Education Foundation, is excited to bring the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to our community!
Children from birth to age five can receive a free, high-quality book every month — no income requirements, no strings attached.
Our goal: reach 85% of all eligible children in Goochland. Let’s make it happen!
📲 Parents & guardians can register quickly through this link: https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/
Together, we can spark a lifelong love of reading in Goochland’s youngest residents! ❤️
Goochland Social Services, in partnership with the Henrico Education Foundation, is excited to bring the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to our community!
Children from birth to age five can receive a free, high-quality book every month — no income requirements, no strings attached.
Our goal: reach 85% of all eligible children in Goochland. Let’s make it happen!
📲 Parents & guardians can register quickly through this link: https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/
Together, we can spark a lifelong love of reading in Goochland’s youngest residents! ❤️
📚✨ Back-to-School Night is almost here! ✨📚
On Thursday, August 14th, join us for an evening of connection and preparation as we get ready for another incredible school year!
Elementary Schools (Byrd ES, Goochland ES, Randolph ES)
🕓 4:00–6:30 p.m.
Goochland Middle & High School
🕔 5:00–7:30 p.m.
Preschool & Kindergarten Orientations – A special time for our youngest learners and their families to meet their teacher and receive important information.
📍 Byrd ES – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Goochland ES – 1:00 p.m.
📍 Randolph ES – 4:00 p.m.
We can’t wait to see our GCPS families! 🐾❤️
On Thursday, August 14th, join us for an evening of connection and preparation as we get ready for another incredible school year!
Elementary Schools (Byrd ES, Goochland ES, Randolph ES)
🕓 4:00–6:30 p.m.
Goochland Middle & High School
🕔 5:00–7:30 p.m.
Preschool & Kindergarten Orientations – A special time for our youngest learners and their families to meet their teacher and receive important information.
📍 Byrd ES – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Goochland ES – 1:00 p.m.
📍 Randolph ES – 4:00 p.m.
We can’t wait to see our GCPS families! 🐾❤️
The GEF EdVentures after-school academic enrichment program is set to launch 🚀 for the 2025-26 school year on August 18.
Only $98/week!
Spaces are available at Byrd Elementary School and Randolph Elementary School.
Limited spaces at Goochland Elementary School.
Our program is designed to enhance and maximize the learning potential of Goochland County Public Schools elementary students in grades K-5. We provide a safe environment with enriching learning opportunities tailored to each school’s unique needs.
Academic Support:
🚀 Homework assistance
🚀 Reading comprehension tutoring
🚀 Math skills development
Exploratory Activities:
🚀 Book club and creative writing
🚀 Chess
🚀 STEM/Robotics
🚀 Public speaking
🚀 Athletics and yoga
🚀 Arts and music
Enroll your child today for GEF EdVentures and launch them into a brighter future!!
https://goochlandedu.org/gef-edventures/
Only $98/week!
Spaces are available at Byrd Elementary School and Randolph Elementary School.
Limited spaces at Goochland Elementary School.
Our program is designed to enhance and maximize the learning potential of Goochland County Public Schools elementary students in grades K-5. We provide a safe environment with enriching learning opportunities tailored to each school’s unique needs.
Academic Support:
🚀 Homework assistance
🚀 Reading comprehension tutoring
🚀 Math skills development
Exploratory Activities:
🚀 Book club and creative writing
🚀 Chess
🚀 STEM/Robotics
🚀 Public speaking
🚀 Athletics and yoga
🚀 Arts and music
Enroll your child today for GEF EdVentures and launch them into a brighter future!!
https://goochlandedu.org/gef-edventures/
Thank you to our amazing art teacher, Mrs. Fairservice, for giving the Free Little Library in front of our school a much needed facelift! The library is now stocked with some great titles!
Byrd Eagles, the popsicles are chilled and the playground is ready for you! We hope to see you today from 3-5 for popsicles on the playground!
