We had an incredible Career Day today! A huge thank you to our community presenters who generously gave their time to share their talents, experiences, and career journeys with our students. Your stories inspired curiosity, excitement, and big dreams for the future. We are so grateful for your support! 💙🦅

Also, a huge THANK YOU to our very special School Counselor, Mrs. Jackson, for organizing this amazing event!

about 23 hours ago, Byrd Elementary School
Thank you to all of our volunteers!
Learning about beekeeping
Thank you Sheriff's department!
Learning about music production.
Dog training!
Students learned science today!
Health care
Thank you Fire Department!
Assisstive technology that changes lives!
Thank you Coach Gordon for organizing these amazing athletes to read to our Eagles!
2 days ago, Byrd Elementary School
Thank you basketball players for reading to our classes!
Thank you basketball players for reading to our classes!
Thank you basketball players for reading to our classes!
Thank you basketball players for reading to our classes!
Thank you basketball players for reading to our classes!
Thank you basketball players for reading to our classes!
It is always a great day when Pi and Ms. Williamson stop by to read!
3 days ago, Byrd Elementary School
what do you think Pi loves more -the attention or the stories?
Definitely the attention!
the stories are a great bonus!

Goochland’s young readers have a new mystery to solve! 🕵️‍♂️📖

A huge thank you to the Goochland Rotary for their annual book donation to every fourth-grade student in Goochland County Public Schools.

This year’s selection—Escape from Monticello by local author Steven K. Smith—was chosen in collaboration between Goochland Rotary, Goochland Historical Society’s 250 American Revolution Commission, and GCPS school librarians. The story follows three kids solving a mystery while learning about Thomas Jefferson, a Goochland native and principal author of the Declaration of Independence.

It’s a wonderful way to celebrate local history while sparking a love of reading.

We love seeing our community partners invest in our students’ curiosity. It’s partnerships like these that make GCPS such a special place to learn and grow! ❤️🏫

3 days ago, Jennifer Waggener
4th grade rotary donation
4th grade rotary donation
4th grade rotary donation
4th grade rotary donation
4th grade rotary donation
4th grade rotary donation
4th grade rotary donation
4th grade rotary donation
4th grade rotary donation
4th grade rotary donation
Thank you to the Rotary for always supporting our schools! This year they donated a copy of Escape from Monticello by Stephen K. Smith to every 4th grader. Students received the book on Thomas Jefferson's birthday! This book is also on the Reading Olympics list for next year!
3 days ago, Byrd Elementary School
Thank you for the books, Rotary!
Congratulations to our Students of the Month!

PK - Bo
KG - Jose
1st - Xander
2nd - Arthur
3rd - Brooklyn
4th - Maddee
5th - Brynn
3 days ago, Byrd Elementary School
Way to go Students of the Month!
Check out our News from the Nest for the week of 4/13/26 --> https://app.smore.com/n/51agb
4 days ago, Byrd Elementary School
News from the Nest for the Week of 4/13/26
Next stop: Middle School! 🚌✨

Our fifth graders from Randolph, Byrd, and Goochland Elementary recently took a giant leap toward their next adventure with a visit to Goochland Middle School! 🏫

From touring the hallways to enjoying a private, high-energy performance by the GMS Band, our students got a true taste of the middle school experience. One of the highlights? A special Q&A session with 8th graders. There is nothing like hearing from those who have walked the path before you to turn nerves into excitement! 🤝❤️

We are so proud of our elementary scholars and can’t wait to see them thrive at GMS.
4 days ago, Jennifer Waggener
GMS visit
GMS visit
GMS visit
GMS visit
GMS visit
GMS visit
GMS visit
GMS visit
GMS visit
What a spectacular night for our GCPS family! ❤️ Last Friday, the GHS Auditorium and Gym came alive for our Fine Arts Festival.

From the wonderful choral performances by Randolph, Goochland, and Byrd Elementary Schools to the incredible talents of our GMS and GHS bands and drama, it was a beautiful celebration of student creativity! 🎶✨

Beyond the stage, guests explored a stunning gallery featuring artwork from every school in the division and enjoyed hands-on activities in the cafeteria. A huge thank you to everyone who supported our GHS ceramic students by purchasing a handmade soup bowl!

It’s nights like these that show just how much talent and heart we have in our Goochland community. 🎨🥣
5 days ago, Jennifer Waggener
Fine Arts Festival
Fine Arts Festival
Fine Arts Festival
Fine Arts Festival
Fine Arts Festival
Fine Arts Festival
Fine Arts Festival
Fine Arts Festival
Fine Arts Festival
Fine Arts Festival
The heart of Goochland beats through the arts! 🎨🎭🎶

We are so proud to celebrate our Fine and Performing Arts Team as our Team of the Year! This incredible group of educators represents talent from across all five of our schools, working together to inspire creativity and confidence in every student.

From the first notes in elementary music to the standing ovations at the high school, these teachers create a sense of belonging and "connectedness" that makes GCPS so special. Our community is brighter because of your dedication!
7 days ago, Jennifer Waggener
Fine and Performing Arts Team
The School Board will hold a work session at 3:00 p.m., followed by a regular meeting at 5:30 p.m on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The work session and meeting will be held at the Goochland Annex Building (2938 River Road W, Building I). Agendas for the meeting are located here: https://glnd.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=365
8 days ago, Jennifer Waggener
School Board Meeting Graphic
Wellness in full color! 🏃‍♂️💨🎨✨

Last night’s Wellness Night was a blast! Our Goochland families hit the track for the color fun run, tackled the bouncy slide, and enjoyed some delicious eats from the local food trucks.

It was a wonderful evening for our families to connect with incredible community resources and learn more about the support networks available right here in Goochland. 🤝💛

Shoutout to our Sunshine Food Bus for feeding bodies and minds with those free books! 📖🚌 There’s nothing better than seeing our students leave with a smile and a new story to read. It was a beautiful night of movement, connection, and Goochland pride.
9 days ago, Jennifer Waggener
Wellness Night
Wellness Night
Wellness Night
Wellness Night
Wellness Night
Wellness Night
Wellness Night
Wellness Night
Wellness Night
🏆 A Championship for the Books! 📚✨

On March 26th, our elementary students proved that reading is the ultimate team sport! We were so proud to host the Reading Olympics, bringing together 160 students from all three of our elementary schools.

These dedicated young readers tackled a list of 31 books, supported by 19 incredible coaches who helped them every step of the way. It was a day filled with connectedness, school/team spirit, and a shared passion for reading.

Huge congratulations to our overall winners: "I Survived The Great Bear Attack" from Randolph Elementary School! 🥇 A special shoutout to their coach, Mrs. Katelin Nolan, for leading them to victory.
11 days ago, Jennifer Waggener
Reading Olympics
Reading Olympics
Reading Olympics
Reading Olympics
Reading Olympics
Reading Olympics
Reading Olympics
Reading Olympics
Check out our News from the Nest for the week of 4/6/26 --> https://app.smore.com/n/3f9xg
12 days ago, Byrd Elementary School
News from the Nest for the week of 4/6/26
In just a few weeks BES will get "Wild about Reading" with the spring book fair! We are looking for volunteers to help make this event a success. Book fairs help to raise money for our library and reading programs. Sign up for a flexible and fun spot April 20-27th. No experience is necessary, and all volunteers get a discount!

https://tinyurl.com/43apt78u
12 days ago, Byrd Elementary School
Wild about reading image.
Congratulations to our 2026 Employee of the Year: Mrs. Rosie Holman, Director of Transportation! 🚌✨

From our dedicated bus and car drivers to our expert mechanics and routing specialists, Rosie leads the team that ensures our students start and end their days safely. She was nominated by her GCPS colleagues for her unwavering commitment to our kids and her "above and beyond" heart for service.

We are so lucky to have her leading the way (literally!) in Goochland. Congratulations, Mrs. Holman!
16 days ago, Jennifer Waggener
Rosie Holman, Employee of the Year
Today is Instructional Assistants Appreciation Day, and we want to give a massive shout-out to our amazing team of IAs. These dedicated professionals are the unsung heroes of Byrd Elementary. Whether they are leading a small group, providing one-on-one support, or stepping in wherever they are needed most, our IAs do it all with heart and patience.

To our IAs: Thank you for the countless ways you support our students’ growth and make our school a better place every single day. We truly couldn't do it without you!
17 days ago, Byrd Elementary School
Our BES Instructional Assistants are the best!
Thank you, Ms. Toomey!
Thank you, Ms. Harold!
Thank you, Ms. Bullock!
Thank you, Mr. Cooper!
Thank you, Ms. Cooper!
Thank you, Ms. Hayden!
Thank you, Ms. Kiser!
We’re wrapping up our Rookie of the Year week at Goochland High School! 🐾❤️

Please join us in celebrating Ms. Crystal Neilson-Hall, our GHS Rookie of the Year! As a CTE teacher, Crystal is helping our students build the real-world skills they need for the future. Her expertise and enthusiasm for the subjects she teaches are a huge win for our Bulldogs! 🎥💻

Thank you to all five of our Rookies for choosing Goochland. We are a stronger community because you're here!
22 days ago, Jennifer Waggener
Neilson-Hall Rookie
Neilson-Hall Rookie
Moving on to Goochland Middle School for Day 4 of our Rookie of the Year Series! 🌟

We are proud to announce Mr. Gene LeMarr as the GMS Rookie of the Year! Mr. LeMarr's work in the special education department has been instrumental in supporting our middle schoolers as they navigate these important years. Thank you, Mr. LeMarr, for your commitment to every student's journey! ✨

Only one school left... stay tuned for our final reveal tomorrow!
23 days ago, Jennifer Waggener
Le Marr
Le marr
It’s Day 3 of our Rookie of the Year series! 🌟 Today, we’re at Randolph Elementary to honor Ms. Taylor Flagg.

Ms. Flagg may be a veteran in the classroom, but this is her first year with the Roadrunner family! In just a few short months, her dedication to her students and RES has made a lasting impression on our community. 💚💛
24 days ago, Jennifer Waggener
Taylor Flagg