Next Monday marks the start of the SOL writing test schedule. Teachers and students have been preparing for this event all year, and we know the students will do an outstanding job.

We would like to take this opportunity to remind students of a few steps they can take to help them succeed.

- Get plenty of sleep the night before the test. Being well-rested will help you be more alert and think clearly.
- Have a hearty, healthy breakfast. It is hard to work on an empty stomach.
- Do not rush through the test. Take your time, think about what you are doing, and always go over your work after you are finished.

Goochland High School Band is hosting Quad County Band this weekend.  Approximately 130 students from Appomattox, Buckingham, Cumberland, Goochland, Powhatan, and Prince Edward Counties will be visiting our school on Friday and Saturday.  The students will get a chance to play together, learn from each other, and socialize.

“We call this Quad County Band because we used to have just four counties participating in the event. We’ve expanded, but the name stuck,” said Mr. Gall, our band director.

In a couple of weeks, GHS will be hosting an even bigger band event, with an expected 1,200 students visiting from other areas of Virginia.

The school community now has a voice. Goochland High School’s students can visit the Speak Out website and talk “off the leash.”
The Dog is listening to your questions, comments, and anonymous reports. Selected questions and suggestions will be addressed online, so remember to check back in a few days. Selected submissions will be posted as soon as The Dog has had a chance to chew on them.

Teacher blogs are a wonderful resource for parents and students alike.  From lesson plans, to study guides, to food for though, blogs give the entire school community a window into the classroom. Learn more about the terminology and history of blogs in Goochland on our introduction page. Find links to every teacher’s blog on the staff page. Check out the featured teacher blog of the week on the main GCPS page. 

The PTSO will be meeting tonight at the GHS Media Center at 7:00p.m. Our superintendent, Dr. Underwood, will be at the meeting to present the budget and answer questions. All are invited to attend. 

The Sadie Hawkins Dance benefiting the All Night Graduation Party will be on Saturday, February 7th from 7p.m. to 10:30p.m. Tickets are on sale during lunch this week. Tickets for singles and couples are $10 and $15, respectively.