Ready to build the future? 🏗️
Registration is officially open for the 2026 GCPS STEM Camp! We are bringing our community’s young innovators together for a week of discovery at the Goochland Middle/High School Complex. This year, we’re featuring two incredible programs:
Young Engineers Construction Camp (Current Grades PreK-8): Campers will explore building and design, get an up-close look at real construction vehicles, and even take guided tours of active construction sites! 🚜🏗️
FTC Robotics (Current Grades 5-7): A high-energy experience where students design, build, and program custom robots for a fun team competition. Note: Capped at 15 students! 🤖💻
🗓️ When: Tuesday, June 2 – Friday, June 5, 2026
🕗 Time: 8:45 AM – 11:45 AM
📍 Where: Goochland Middle/High School Complex
📧 Contact: Mr. Bruce Watson (bwatson@glnd.k12.va.us) Spots are first-come, first-served, so secure yours today and keep our students connected to learning all summer!
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSkoUP3agoFIchcsTBA94Qd_vERLuLQzpVcnmUYo_YUrHdgg/viewform
Registration is officially open for the 2026 GCPS STEM Camp! We are bringing our community’s young innovators together for a week of discovery at the Goochland Middle/High School Complex. This year, we’re featuring two incredible programs:
Young Engineers Construction Camp (Current Grades PreK-8): Campers will explore building and design, get an up-close look at real construction vehicles, and even take guided tours of active construction sites! 🚜🏗️
FTC Robotics (Current Grades 5-7): A high-energy experience where students design, build, and program custom robots for a fun team competition. Note: Capped at 15 students! 🤖💻
🗓️ When: Tuesday, June 2 – Friday, June 5, 2026
🕗 Time: 8:45 AM – 11:45 AM
📍 Where: Goochland Middle/High School Complex
📧 Contact: Mr. Bruce Watson (bwatson@glnd.k12.va.us) Spots are first-come, first-served, so secure yours today and keep our students connected to learning all summer!
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSkoUP3agoFIchcsTBA94Qd_vERLuLQzpVcnmUYo_YUrHdgg/viewform
☀️ Field Day is coming! ☀️
We hope you will plan to join us for a day of fun on Wednesday, May 27! Please consider signing up to help in some way to make it a special day. We would love your support! 💙🦅
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4DABA628A6F49-63670685-byrd#/
We hope you will plan to join us for a day of fun on Wednesday, May 27! Please consider signing up to help in some way to make it a special day. We would love your support! 💙🦅
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4DABA628A6F49-63670685-byrd#/
🚌☀️ FREE SUMMER MEALS ARE BACK! ☀️🚌School may be out, but the Sunshine Food Bus is hitting the road to keep our community fueled! Goochland County Public Schools is providing FREE meal kits to all children ages 18 and under. No registration is required—just stop by and see us!
📍 Where: Leakes Mill Park (3951 River Road West).
🗓️ When: Every Wednesday, June 17 – July 15.
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Good to know: Parents or guardians can pick up meals for their children. Meals are first-come, first-served. Discounted meals are available for adults, too!
✅ 7 full days of breakfasts and lunches per child.
✅ Free fresh produce from Lulu's Local Food.
✅ Free books and fun activities for the kids.
Good to know:
Parents or guardians can pick up meals for their children. Meals are first-come, first-served. Discounted meals are available for adults, too!
📍 Where: Leakes Mill Park (3951 River Road West).
🗓️ When: Every Wednesday, June 17 – July 15.
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Good to know: Parents or guardians can pick up meals for their children. Meals are first-come, first-served. Discounted meals are available for adults, too!
✅ 7 full days of breakfasts and lunches per child.
✅ Free fresh produce from Lulu's Local Food.
✅ Free books and fun activities for the kids.
Good to know:
Parents or guardians can pick up meals for their children. Meals are first-come, first-served. Discounted meals are available for adults, too!
Lights, camera, action! 🎬✨ Over the past year, our GHS TV/Media program has been rebuilding from the ground up, and our students have truly risen to the challenge. What started as a fresh restart has grown into a thriving hub of creativity and dedication.
We invite the entire Goochland community to join us for our first-ever GHS TV/Media Film Festival! 🍿🎥
When: Friday, May 15th at 6:00 PM
Where: Goochland High School
The evening will feature student speakers, awards, and exclusive previews of two documentaries that students have spent the last six months planning, filming, and editing. These young filmmakers have put in incredible work—let’s fill the seats and show them our Bulldog pride! 🐾❤️
We invite the entire Goochland community to join us for our first-ever GHS TV/Media Film Festival! 🍿🎥
When: Friday, May 15th at 6:00 PM
Where: Goochland High School
The evening will feature student speakers, awards, and exclusive previews of two documentaries that students have spent the last six months planning, filming, and editing. These young filmmakers have put in incredible work—let’s fill the seats and show them our Bulldog pride! 🐾❤️
Our nurse is someone truly rare,
With gentle hands and endless care.
From bumps and scrapes to worried days,
You guide us through in calming ways.
You go above and far beyond,
Building trust, a special bond.
For all you do, both big and small,
We’re so grateful—you help us all! 💙
Happy School Nurse Appreciation Day! We are so lucky to have Nurse Britton!
With gentle hands and endless care.
From bumps and scrapes to worried days,
You guide us through in calming ways.
You go above and far beyond,
Building trust, a special bond.
For all you do, both big and small,
We’re so grateful—you help us all! 💙
Happy School Nurse Appreciation Day! We are so lucky to have Nurse Britton!
Bridging the gap between the classroom and the workforce! 🤝✨
We had an incredible morning at our bi-annual Business and Education Roundtable, hosted by our friends at Luck Stone. This event, led by our Director of Career and Technical Education, Bruce Watson, is all about fostering connectedness between our schools and the local industry leaders who help our students thrive.
With 30 local businesses and organizations represented, the room was buzzing with ideas! Our partners got an inside look at:
🏅 Our top-notch MJROTC program.
💼 Expanding Work-Based Learning opportunities for our students.
🏗️ Exciting updates from the Luck Stone team.
Building these relationships ensures our students are ready for the world after graduation. We are so grateful for a community that invests in our scholars!
We had an incredible morning at our bi-annual Business and Education Roundtable, hosted by our friends at Luck Stone. This event, led by our Director of Career and Technical Education, Bruce Watson, is all about fostering connectedness between our schools and the local industry leaders who help our students thrive.
With 30 local businesses and organizations represented, the room was buzzing with ideas! Our partners got an inside look at:
🏅 Our top-notch MJROTC program.
💼 Expanding Work-Based Learning opportunities for our students.
🏗️ Exciting updates from the Luck Stone team.
Building these relationships ensures our students are ready for the world after graduation. We are so grateful for a community that invests in our scholars!
The heartbeat of Goochland County Public Schools is our people! ❤️ Last week, we gathered for our Celebration of Excellence, an evening dedicated to the incredible educators and staff who pour their hearts into our schools every day.
It was a night full of pride as we recognized our Teachers of the Year, Rookies of the Year, Team of the Year, and Employee of the Year. We also shared a special "thank you" with our retirees, celebrating the lasting legacy they leave behind in our halls. 🍎✨
The evening was made even more special by our students! 🎶 Students from Mr. Gittelman's GHS band provided a fantastic soundtrack for the night, and Chef Erlenbach’s talented students prepared and served a delicious meal for our guests. 🧑🍳🥘 Seeing our students use their skills to honor the staff who have guided them throughout the years made the celebration truly full-circle.
Join us in the comments! Help us congratulate our honorees and retirees, and give a shout-out to our amazing GHS musicians and chefs! 👇
It was a night full of pride as we recognized our Teachers of the Year, Rookies of the Year, Team of the Year, and Employee of the Year. We also shared a special "thank you" with our retirees, celebrating the lasting legacy they leave behind in our halls. 🍎✨
The evening was made even more special by our students! 🎶 Students from Mr. Gittelman's GHS band provided a fantastic soundtrack for the night, and Chef Erlenbach’s talented students prepared and served a delicious meal for our guests. 🧑🍳🥘 Seeing our students use their skills to honor the staff who have guided them throughout the years made the celebration truly full-circle.
Join us in the comments! Help us congratulate our honorees and retirees, and give a shout-out to our amazing GHS musicians and chefs! 👇
May the 4th be with you! <3 Byrd Elementary School
Not all heroes wear capes—some wear aprons and a smile! 🦸♀️🍎
From navigating allergies and strict nutrition standards to preparing meals that our students love, these heroes have a lot on their plates! These dedicated staff members balance so many roles to ensure our students have the fuel they need for success.
Join us in thanking the team that makes our cafeterias a place of kindness and community!
From navigating allergies and strict nutrition standards to preparing meals that our students love, these heroes have a lot on their plates! These dedicated staff members balance so many roles to ensure our students have the fuel they need for success.
Join us in thanking the team that makes our cafeterias a place of kindness and community!
There is nothing quite like the joy of a Little Feet Meet! 🏃♂️✨
Last Friday, the Goochland High School stadium was filled with cheers, high-fives, and incredible displays of determination as we hosted students from both Goochland and Powhatan Schools for this year's Little Feet Meet.
From mastering the "weight" lifting station to navigating the foldable tunnels and balancing on the tightrope, our young athletes showed us exactly what it means to be a champion. 🏆 It wasn’t just about the activities—it was about the community coming together to celebrate every single student’s success.
A huge thank you to our neighbors from Powhatan for joining us and making this day so special! ❤️🔥
Last Friday, the Goochland High School stadium was filled with cheers, high-fives, and incredible displays of determination as we hosted students from both Goochland and Powhatan Schools for this year's Little Feet Meet.
From mastering the "weight" lifting station to navigating the foldable tunnels and balancing on the tightrope, our young athletes showed us exactly what it means to be a champion. 🏆 It wasn’t just about the activities—it was about the community coming together to celebrate every single student’s success.
A huge thank you to our neighbors from Powhatan for joining us and making this day so special! ❤️🔥
Wrapping up Teacher Appreciation Week by celebrating our amazing Intervention & ENCORE teams! Thank you for supporting, inspiring, and enriching our students every day. We appreciate you! 💙🦅
Happy School Principals Day to the one and only Mr. Meiller!
Like a true Jedi Master, you lead with wisdom, calm, and a steady hand—guiding our students and staff through every challenge and triumph. Your dedication, compassion, and tireless work behind the scenes keep our school running strong each and every day.
The Force is definitely strong with you, and we are so lucky to have you leading our school community. Thank you for all you do to support, inspire, and uplift everyone around you! 💙🦅✨
Today we celebrate our incredible principal! Thank you for leading with heart, supporting our students and staff, and making our school shine. A true Jedi leader—we are grateful for you! 💙🦅✨
Like a true Jedi Master, you lead with wisdom, calm, and a steady hand—guiding our students and staff through every challenge and triumph. Your dedication, compassion, and tireless work behind the scenes keep our school running strong each and every day.
The Force is definitely strong with you, and we are so lucky to have you leading our school community. Thank you for all you do to support, inspire, and uplift everyone around you! 💙🦅✨
Today we celebrate our incredible principal! Thank you for leading with heart, supporting our students and staff, and making our school shine. A true Jedi leader—we are grateful for you! 💙🦅✨
🎨 Where the Magic Begins! 🎨
Today’s appreciation goes to the wonderful world of Kindergarten and Pre-K!
You are the very first face of Byrd Elementary for our families. Thank you for the hugs, the songs, the messy art projects, and for creating a safe, loving place for our littlest birds to land! 🐣🌈
Today’s appreciation goes to the wonderful world of Kindergarten and Pre-K!
You are the very first face of Byrd Elementary for our families. Thank you for the hugs, the songs, the messy art projects, and for creating a safe, loving place for our littlest birds to land! 🐣🌈
🌱 Growing Great Minds! 🌱
Happy Wednesday! Today we honor our fantastic 2nd Grade and 1st Grade teachers.
Thank you for building strong foundations, nurturing a love of learning, and supporting our students every step of the way. You nurture our young learners with such heart, and we appreciate you! ❤️📖
Happy Wednesday! Today we honor our fantastic 2nd Grade and 1st Grade teachers.
Thank you for building strong foundations, nurturing a love of learning, and supporting our students every step of the way. You nurture our young learners with such heart, and we appreciate you! ❤️📖
Happy Administrative Professionals Appreciation Day! We are so grateful for Mrs. Wrotten and Mrs. Sherman who keep everything running behind the scenes. Our school wouldn’t be the same without you—thank you! 💙🦅
📚 Teamwork Makes the Dream Work! 📚
Day 2 shoutout to our amazing 3rd & 4th Grade teams! From multiplication to Virginia history, you make learning fun and engaging. Thank you for making these years so special! 🍎💡
Day 2 shoutout to our amazing 3rd & 4th Grade teams! From multiplication to Virginia history, you make learning fun and engaging. Thank you for making these years so special! 🍎💡
Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! We appreciate our school bus drivers today and every day! Thank you for your dedication, patience, and commitment to our students’ safety. 💙🦅
"It takes a village" isn't just a saying at GCPS—it’s how we grow! 🌱✨
Last week, we gathered for our New Teacher Awards Reception and Mentor Social. At GCPS, we believe that when our teachers are supported, our students thrive. Through our mentorship program, we pair our newest educators with experienced mentors who offer guidance, encouragement, and a friendly face in the hallway.
We are so proud to honor the incredible impact these new teachers are already making in our classrooms and our community. Congratulations to our award winners, and a huge thank you to the mentors who help make GCPS feel like home! 🍎❤️
Last week, we gathered for our New Teacher Awards Reception and Mentor Social. At GCPS, we believe that when our teachers are supported, our students thrive. Through our mentorship program, we pair our newest educators with experienced mentors who offer guidance, encouragement, and a friendly face in the hallway.
We are so proud to honor the incredible impact these new teachers are already making in our classrooms and our community. Congratulations to our award winners, and a huge thank you to the mentors who help make GCPS feel like home! 🍎❤️
🌟 Teacher Appreciation Week: Day 1! 🌟
Today we are celebrating our incredible 5th Grade Teachers and our dedicated SPED Team!
Our 5th-grade crew is busy preparing our oldest students for their next big chapter, while our SPED team works tirelessly to ensure every child has the tools they need to succeed. Thank you for your patience, your expertise, and your unwavering belief in our students! 🦅✨
Today we are celebrating our incredible 5th Grade Teachers and our dedicated SPED Team!
Our 5th-grade crew is busy preparing our oldest students for their next big chapter, while our SPED team works tirelessly to ensure every child has the tools they need to succeed. Thank you for your patience, your expertise, and your unwavering belief in our students! 🦅✨
A huge THANK YOU to all the families who joined us for Math Night! From puzzles to strategic games, it was wonderful to see our students and parents working together to solve problems and have fun.
We love seeing our community grow their "math muscles" together. You all proved that at Byrd Elementary, math isn't just a subject—it’s an adventure!
We love seeing our community grow their "math muscles" together. You all proved that at Byrd Elementary, math isn't just a subject—it’s an adventure!
