We’re happy to announce the winners of the 2021 essay contest! The question the fourth and fifth graders were asked to answer was: COVID-19 has caused a lot of changes in the way you are learning this year. What changes has your school made that you think were the most creative and helpful, and would…
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The GEF always encourages real ‘hands on’ learning – especially when it comes to digging in the dirt! Mrs. Kelley Taylor’s Goochland Elementary School third graders were able to play in the dirt while learning about soil, the water cycle, and plants. They made soda bottle terrariums and each student was able to take one home to watch…
Read MoreWe’re so very sad to announce the sudden passing of Mr. William E. Quarles, Jr. Mr. Quarles was a Founder and Past President of the Goochland Education Foundation. He cared passionately about the value of a strong education and worked hard to find ways to support students and teachers alike to ensure the success of…
Read MoreThe fourth-annual Essay Contest is open to all GCPS fourth and fifth grade students. The topic for this year’s essay is: COVID-19 has caused a lot of changes in the way you are learning this year. What changes has your school made that you think were the most creative and helpful, and would you like…
Read MoreTo honor the amazing work the Goochland County Public School teachers are doing this year, the Goochland Education Foundation offered each of the five schools five Meet the Challenge Creatively $100 grants for a total of 25 grants. We know all the teachers are working hard and creatively to teach both virtually and in-school. The GEF wants…
Read MoreWe’re excited to announce the winners of the third annual Essay Contest. This contest was open to all GCPS 4th and 5th grade students. Students wrote essays in answer to the question, “What would you do to keep the James River safe and clean for years to come?” Congratulations Winners! First Place: Rylin SimmonsPrize: $250…
Read MoreIn Celebration of American Education Week Submit your entry to cbrown@goochlandedu.org
Read MoreThank you CGI for your generous $12,500 contribution to Goochland Education Foundation! Your donation goes a long way to helping students in Goochland County.
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GEF wants to thank the following donors for their support: Community Foundation of greater Richmond: $35,000 Capital One: $35,000 Donations from these two partners help support technology access for school students. St. Mary’s Church: $1,030 for 600 earbuds with integrated microphones
Read MoreGiven the circumstances and uncertainty brought about by COVID-19, the GEF Board of Directors decided to cancel this year’s Gala. With many unknowns in the coming year, we have decided to plan our next Gala for spring 2022. Sponsorships and ticket purchases were converted to donations that allow GEF to support Goochland students and teachers…
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