Goochland Middle Robotics Triumphs, Schools Name Teachers of Year

Goochland Middle School posted a series of live feed updates between Dec 9 and Dec 15 that capped with a robotics milestone on Dec 15. The Junkyard Pups robotics team finished the qualifying rounds undefeated, winning five matches, picking up the Judge's Choice Award for their engineering presentation, and securing a berth in regionals. The live feed timestamp for the robotics post was about 19 hours prior to Dec 16, confirming the result on Dec 15.

Earlier in the week the district posted its 2025 to 2026 Teachers of the Year, recognizing outstanding classroom teachers across grade levels. The district named Mrs. Molly Voss as Goochland Middle School Teacher of the Year and also honored elementary and high school recipients. The announcement was posted two days before Dec 16 on the school live feed and reflects the district emphasis on instructional excellence at all levels.

The live feed also promoted a successful winter band concert and reminded families about the middle school girls basketball tournament that was scheduled for Dec 13. Operational notices carried routine but important community information, including school calendar updates tied to winter weather closures and the rescheduling of School Board meetings. Classroom highlights ranged from an egg drop project and Elves on the Shelves activities to National Junior Honor Society service events, giving a snapshot of in school learning and service.

For local families the robotics victory is both a point of community pride and a practical consideration. Regional competition typically involves travel and logistics that can prompt fundraising and scheduling decisions for parents and the district. Calendar changes related to winter weather and shifted board meetings can affect those plans, so continued monitoring of the school live feed will be important through the winter break.

The pattern of recent posts underscores two longer term trends in the Goochland County schools. Strong extracurricular performance in STEM arenas complements recognition of teaching talent, a pairing that can boost student engagement and support a future local workforce with technical and leadership skills. In the near term the community can expect more updates on regional robotics plans, tournament results, and any additional calendar adjustments as winter weather and competition schedules unfold.