Did you hear that crunch? Today at 10:00 a.m., we participated in the Crunch Heard Around the Commonwealth to celebrate Farm to School Week. These apples came from Stillhouse Creek Farm in Batesville, VA. @goochland_sns
Our coaches & sponsors of our many athletic, extracurricular, & co-curricular activities dedicate countless hours to allow our students to follow their passion and learn life-long lessons outside of the academic day. Thank you for sharing your time and talents with our students!
Thank you to @glndschools instructional coaches who provide ongoing and embedded professional development and support to our instructional staff! Our school division is #stronGer because of your time, efforts, and talents!
October is Farm to School Month. This week our school nutrition teams will be serving locally sourced meats and produce as a part of our meal options. Thanks to our dedicated food services professionals for their work to provide our students with healthy and nutritious meals!
Breaking news: Goochland County Public Schools has been rated the #1 school division in the Metro Richmond Region for the FIFTH YEAR IN A ROW! Huge thanks to our dedicated employees, hard working students, and support community of parents, families, and volunteers for making this possible! https://www.niche.com/k12/d/goochland-county-public-schools-va/rankings/
Please join us in thanking our dedicated and hard working custodial team for everything they do to make @glndschools #stronGer! You contributions to our team are greatly valued and appreciated!
Bella Sicilia is staying open late tonight just to support our Seniors & All Night Graduation. Stop by between 8:30 and 10:40 tonight for some pizza specials! Be sure to mention All Night Graduation - 20% of all sales go to support our graduating Bulldogs!
Huge thanks to Team @glndschools employees and volunteers from @GoochlandYMCA & @vadentist for providing resources to families and students, including free dental cleanings and screenings. Another example of this community's excellence! https://youtu.be/VEQLL8NFeIk
If you're looking for something to eat tonight after the Bulldog's football game, stop by Bella Sicilia to pick up some pizza. Mention Goochland High School All Night Graduation - 20% of the proceeds go to support our graduating seniors!
Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a course that teaches individuals how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses. The training provides skills needed to provide initial help and support to those developing a mental health problem or experiencing a crisis. GCPS is holding Youth MHFA trainings on October 24 and October 25. If you or anyone is interested in completing this course, please register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xm64BLMJzzoKlY8rtpaWu8038X_IohBvcvTYeCRoFk0/edit. If you have additional questions, please reach out to Danielle Bettin (dbetting@glnd.k12.va.us), Ashton Blackley (ablackley@glnd.k12,va.us) or Ashley Lawson (alawson@glnd.k12.va.us).
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. GCPS mental health team members are available to support students at all schools. Learn more about our team members & the services they provide on our mental health webpage: https://www.goochlandschools.org/o/gcps/page/mental-health
BES 1st graders created a map of Goochland this week. Each student chose a place to make out of a box. Take a look at our Goochland Restaurant , Goochland Pharmacy & Goochland Drive-In! Our student work is amazing! Thanks Mrs. Donovan for the great community enrichment project!
Fourth grade students learn about Jamestown on today’s field trip. A great day with awesome Byrd fourth graders!
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. You can be the one to help save a life by asking, being there, keeping someone safe, helping them connect, and following up. Find out more about how you can be #BeThe1To here: https://www.bethe1to.com/
@GoochlandHigh, a Special Olympics Unified Champion School, received National Banner recognition for its efforts to provide inclusive sports and activities for students with & without disabilities! @GoochlandSports @JenWaggener @Tribe2Bulldog @mrs_whitmore19 @SONorthAmerica
Happy Constitution Day!
Report any concerns you have regarding bullying, safety, harassment, discrimination, or other student behavior issues anonymously via text message, email, phone, or through our website. https://www.goochlandschools.org/page/safeschools-alert
Goochland Schools is working with various organizations to provide our families in need with school supplies, food, holiday assistance, & clothing. Click here for more information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5ioeH2r9fAj3RK1Hdw6k7Q65kUgnoi5b6KxHo6szPy2KJ7Q/viewform
Last night, the Goochland County School Board recognized bookkeepers and principals for their strong financial management of their school activity funds.....another example of the excellence of @glndschools!
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Throughout the school year, GCPS staff members offer training on how to help adolescents during a mental health challenge or crisis. Learn more about Youth Mental Health First Aid training here: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/
