💰📊 Sound financial management is a priority at GCPS!
We’re proud to share that recent audits of school activity funds at all three elementary schools showed no deficiencies. In addition, GCPS has once again earned the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association.
👏 A huge shout-out to our dedicated school bookkeepers and to the outstanding leadership of our Finance Director, Stephanie Wyche, for ensuring excellence in financial stewardship across the division.
We’re proud to share that recent audits of school activity funds at all three elementary schools showed no deficiencies. In addition, GCPS has once again earned the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association.
👏 A huge shout-out to our dedicated school bookkeepers and to the outstanding leadership of our Finance Director, Stephanie Wyche, for ensuring excellence in financial stewardship across the division.
🇺🇸 Today, many of our students and staff took part in Patriot Day activities, reflecting on the events of September 11 and honoring the heroes we will never forget. ❤️🤍💙
Earlier this morning, district leaders and school board members also participated in the 9/11 Ceremony hosted by Goochland County Fire-Rescue at Fire Station 5 to honor the lives lost and the courage of first responders.
We remember. We honor. We will never forget.
Earlier this morning, district leaders and school board members also participated in the 9/11 Ceremony hosted by Goochland County Fire-Rescue at Fire Station 5 to honor the lives lost and the courage of first responders.
We remember. We honor. We will never forget.
September is Attendance Matters Month! Take a look at our tips for improving school attendance. Next week we will celebrate with an "Attendance Matters" spirit week!
🚓🚒 Tonight, we had the privilege of recognizing two of our strongest partners—the Goochland County Sheriff’s Office and Goochland County Fire-Rescue.
Their dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to our schools help ensure that every student learns in a safe and secure environment. From being a visible presence in our buildings, to responding in moments of need, to collaborating with us on proactive safety initiatives—these teams go above and beyond for our community.
We are truly grateful for their service, leadership, and partnership. ❤️
Their dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to our schools help ensure that every student learns in a safe and secure environment. From being a visible presence in our buildings, to responding in moments of need, to collaborating with us on proactive safety initiatives—these teams go above and beyond for our community.
We are truly grateful for their service, leadership, and partnership. ❤️
Congratulations to our Students of the Month for September!
📊 Math in action at Byrd Elementary!
Last week, Ms. Lull's class spent the morning exploring data sets- practicing mean, median, and mode through hands-on math stations. Students rotated between activities, working together to sharpen their skills while making learning fun and engaging. Way to go, Eagles!
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!!
