💛 School Counselor Appreciation Week 💛
This week, we celebrate the dedication, care, and impact of our incredible school counselors. Every day, they support students’ academic success, help them navigate challenges, and guide them as they plan for the future—often in ways that go unseen but are deeply felt.
Please join us in thanking the outstanding counselors who serve our schools and community so well:
✨ Randolph Elementary – Ms. Erin Shively
✨ Goochland Elementary – Ms. Carmen Bland & Ms. Elizabeth Graham
✨ Byrd Elementary – Ms. Madison Jackson
✨ Goochland Middle – Ms. Caroline Powell & Ms. Ashton Blackley
✨ Goochland High – Ms. Renee Ferrell, Ms. Mallory McMullin, & Ms. Suly Salazar
Thank you for being trusted listeners, steady guides, and strong advocates for our students—today and every day!
This week, we celebrate the dedication, care, and impact of our incredible school counselors. Every day, they support students’ academic success, help them navigate challenges, and guide them as they plan for the future—often in ways that go unseen but are deeply felt.
Please join us in thanking the outstanding counselors who serve our schools and community so well:
✨ Randolph Elementary – Ms. Erin Shively
✨ Goochland Elementary – Ms. Carmen Bland & Ms. Elizabeth Graham
✨ Byrd Elementary – Ms. Madison Jackson
✨ Goochland Middle – Ms. Caroline Powell & Ms. Ashton Blackley
✨ Goochland High – Ms. Renee Ferrell, Ms. Mallory McMullin, & Ms. Suly Salazar
Thank you for being trusted listeners, steady guides, and strong advocates for our students—today and every day!
❄️ GCPS will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow ❄️
This delay will allow for improved visibility and time to address any potential overnight wintry weather.
Our Transportation Department has surveyed all bus routes and is identifying alternate stops as needed. Please refer to this document to determine if your child's bus route has been impacted
Absences will be excused for families who choose to keep their children home due to weather conditions.
Thank you for your patience and partnership as we work to keep everyone safe.
❄ GCPS Update ❄
Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow.
Our Transportation Department has surveyed all bus routes and is identifying alternate stops as needed. Please refer to this document to determine if your child's bus route has been impacted.
Thank you for your patience and partnership in keeping our students safe.
💫 Help Us Celebrate Our GCPS All Stars! 💫
February 16-20 is All Star Week, and we want to spotlight the incredible GCPS staff who go above and beyond every day! 🎉
Do you know a teacher, bus driver, school nurse, administrator, or staff member who has made a difference in your child’s life? Now’s your chance to say thank you! 💙
✨ Share your story of appreciation by submitting a note of gratitude or an anecdote about a GCPS staff member who has made a lasting impact.
📢 Submit your story here: https://forms.gle/KWiBPDGfD2XpXtDt6
Your submission may be featured during All Star Week as we celebrate the incredible people who make GCPS such a great place to learn and grow! 🌟
February 16-20 is All Star Week, and we want to spotlight the incredible GCPS staff who go above and beyond every day! 🎉
Do you know a teacher, bus driver, school nurse, administrator, or staff member who has made a difference in your child’s life? Now’s your chance to say thank you! 💙
✨ Share your story of appreciation by submitting a note of gratitude or an anecdote about a GCPS staff member who has made a lasting impact.
📢 Submit your story here: https://forms.gle/KWiBPDGfD2XpXtDt6
Your submission may be featured during All Star Week as we celebrate the incredible people who make GCPS such a great place to learn and grow! 🌟
GCPS Update:
Schools will remain closed tomorrow, February 3, 2026. Tuesday is a remote learning day for students. Pending School Board approval, February 16th and March 20th will be makeup days for students.
Schools will remain closed tomorrow, February 3, 2026. Tuesday is a remote learning day for students. Pending School Board approval, February 16th and March 20th will be makeup days for students.
This week, we are so grateful for the incredible counselors who support the hearts and minds of our students every day.
Thank you to Mrs. Jackson, our School Counselor, for her compassion, guidance, and unwavering support for students and families. We are also thankful for Ms. Mariner, our Mental Health Counselor, whose kindness—and her therapy dog Lettie—bring comfort and calm to our school community. And a special thank you to Mr. Brown, our CSB Partnership Counselor, for the care, expertise, and support he provides to our students.
We are truly lucky to have such a dedicated team helping our students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. 💙🐾
Thank you to Mrs. Jackson, our School Counselor, for her compassion, guidance, and unwavering support for students and families. We are also thankful for Ms. Mariner, our Mental Health Counselor, whose kindness—and her therapy dog Lettie—bring comfort and calm to our school community. And a special thank you to Mr. Brown, our CSB Partnership Counselor, for the care, expertise, and support he provides to our students.
We are truly lucky to have such a dedicated team helping our students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. 💙🐾
❄️ GCPS Update ❄️
Goochland County Public Schools will remain closed on Monday, February 2, 2026, due to continued below-freezing temperatures and packed snow and ice on some secondary roads. Monday will be a remote learning day for students. Please check your email for more information.
We miss our students and are optimistic that warmer temperatures this week will allow us to safely return to school soon ❤
We hope you’ll consider joining us for Conundrum Day, a fun, free annual event offered by GCPS! Students are grouped by grade level to take on an exciting design challenge inspired by our Goochland Reads book. Through hands-on projects, students practice STEAM skills like creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration—all while having a great time!
Register for this event by February 16: bit.ly/3ZbUoXq
Register for this event by February 16: bit.ly/3ZbUoXq
Great news! The GEF secured additional funding for scholarships for the EdVentures program! They are still enrolling for this school year. See the flyer for more information.
Glow Dance Food Orders Update: pre-orders have been extended to Tuesday, February 3rd by 10am. Use this link: Pre-order Chick-Fil-A and Krispy Kreme (https://tinyurl.com/5843cscy)
It has truly been a gift to share this heartwarming story with our school and community. Enjoy the final chapter today—or finish up before we return to school!
Families can also listen to each chapter using the link shared in our weekly newsletters.
Thank you to everyone who participated in 2026 Goochland Reads. We hope you carry Mona and her friends with you long after the last page is turned. 💕📖
Families can also listen to each chapter using the link shared in our weekly newsletters.
Thank you to everyone who participated in 2026 Goochland Reads. We hope you carry Mona and her friends with you long after the last page is turned. 💕📖
Attention Byrd Families: Today is the last day to preorder your Chick-Fil-A and Krispy Kreme for the Glow Dance NEXT Friday! Get those orders in using this link: https://osp.osmsinc.com/Goochland/BVModules/CategoryTemplates/Detailed%20List%20with%20Properties/Category.aspx?categoryid=AQ002
❄ GCPS Update ❄
Due to continued inclement weather conditions, Goochland County Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, January 29, and Friday, January 30.
Thank you for your continued support as we prioritize safety. We are hopeful to see our students and staff back next week! ❤
Due to continued inclement weather conditions, Goochland County Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, January 29, and Friday, January 30.
Thank you for your continued support as we prioritize safety. We are hopeful to see our students and staff back next week! ❤
We hope everyone is staying cozy during this frigid weather! Please remember to keep up with our Goochland Reads schedule. Today we’ll read Chapter 14, and we’ll wrap up this sweet story with Chapter 15 tomorrow. Students can also listen to the chapters using the website shared in our weekly messages.
We’re moving the St. Slumber Supper celebration back one week to next Thursday.
Enjoy the heartwarming conclusion—it has been such a joy sharing this story with our school community!
We’re moving the St. Slumber Supper celebration back one week to next Thursday.
Enjoy the heartwarming conclusion—it has been such a joy sharing this story with our school community!
GCPS Update: Schools will remain closed tomorrow, 1/28. Please check your email for more information.
The school board budget workshop, originally scheduled for tonight, has been rescheduled due to inclement weather. This budget workshop will now be held on February 3rd at 5:30 p.m. at the School Administration Building (2938 River Rd W, Building I). The agenda for the meeting can be found here: https://glnd.community.highbond.com/Portal/
The Goochland County School Board will hold a budget workshop on January 27, 2026 at the County Administration Building (1800 Sandy Hook Road, Room 250). GCPS School Board agendas can be found here: https://glnd.community.highbond.com/Portal/
All are welcome to attend.
All are welcome to attend.
Since returning from winter break and beginning our Goochland Reads book, The Heartwood Hotel: The Greatest Gift, we have been lucky to welcome a very special guest to the library!
A white rabbit named Carrots has been visiting while we read our story, reminding us of Duchess Hazeline from the book. Carrots belongs to one of our wonderful school families, and we are so grateful they have shared her with us.
Our students love reading to Carrots and are extra careful to stay calm and quiet during story time—hoping she might peek out and listen along! 💕📖
A white rabbit named Carrots has been visiting while we read our story, reminding us of Duchess Hazeline from the book. Carrots belongs to one of our wonderful school families, and we are so grateful they have shared her with us.
Our students love reading to Carrots and are extra careful to stay calm and quiet during story time—hoping she might peek out and listen along! 💕📖
🌟 A night of celebration at last Tuesday's School Board meeting! We proudly recognized our Teachers of the Year from each school and announced our District Teacher of the Year.
👏 Congratulations to:
• Michelle Clark – RES
• Kelly Edwards – GES
• Holly Swift – BES
• Molly Voss – GMS
• Ryan Maloney – GHS
🏆 And a special congratulations to Mrs. Kelly Edwards (GES), our District Teacher of the Year!
We are so grateful for the incredible educators who make a difference every day. 🍎✨
👏 Congratulations to:
• Michelle Clark – RES
• Kelly Edwards – GES
• Holly Swift – BES
• Molly Voss – GMS
• Ryan Maloney – GHS
🏆 And a special congratulations to Mrs. Kelly Edwards (GES), our District Teacher of the Year!
We are so grateful for the incredible educators who make a difference every day. 🍎✨
📢 Kindergarten Registration Alert!
🖥 Online Registration Begins: April 6
🏫 In-Person Screening: April 9
👶 Child must be 5 years old by September 30 of the upcoming school year.
We can’t wait to meet our future students! 🌟
🖥 Online Registration Begins: April 6
🏫 In-Person Screening: April 9
👶 Child must be 5 years old by September 30 of the upcoming school year.
We can’t wait to meet our future students! 🌟
