Godwin staff members nominate these students for demonstrating our core values.
9th Grade: Currie Buffenstein
10th Grade: Aryan Gupta
11th Grade: Hannah Thompson & Hasini Sundara Mahalingam
12th Grade: Precious Elebo
Please see Ms. Cipolla in the front office to receive your written nomination and swag!
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Congratulations to the Godwin Marching Band! 1st Place Class 4A in all captions and 2nd place overall for the whole day at the Midlothian Showcase last weekend!
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October 2nd is Custodian Appreciation Day! Thank you to our wonderful facilties team for all that they do for Godwin! We appreciate you!
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Friday, September 25th: Twin Day
Tuesday, September 29th: PJ Day
- Powderpuff Football Game 7pm
- Collecting donations for Lucia Whalen Bremer Memorial Scholarship
Wednesday, September 30th: Decades/Age Progression Day (9th/10th-dress like kids, 11th-dress like millennials, 12th-dress like senior citizens)
Thursday, October 1st: Dress as Your Type
Friday, October 2nd: Grade Level Colors (9th/10th-wear red, 11th-wear white, 12th-wear black)
- Early Dismissals:
- For early dismissals on Friday, October 2nd, notes are due to the attendance office no later than Thursday, October 1st at lunch time. Parents may still pick up for early dismissals on October 2nd before 3:30 p.m, but we will not be able to process notes on Friday.
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Homecoming Pep Rally: during 1st period
- Parents of those participating in the pep rally are welcome to the pep rally but will need to stand on the small gym entrance side of the gym or sit in available seats on the freshmen/sophomore bleachers. We will not allow parents to sit on the junior/senior bleachers because of lack of space for the students.
- Homecoming Parade:
- The parade will start at Raintree Swim and Racquet Club at 5:30 p.m. and end in the senior parking lot.
- Homecoming Football Game vs. Hermitage High School
- We will cheer on the team, led by the Godwin Cheerleaders!
- At halftime, the award winning Godwin Marching Band will perform their field show and we will recognize the homecoming court and crown the royalty!
Saturday, October 3rd:
- Homecoming Dance
- Godwin gym and commons from 8-11 p.m.
- Semi-formal attire
- Tickets are $15 each and will be on sale September 29th-October 2nd through GoFan Students may buy a maximum of two tickets.
- Students must show their actual online tickets at the door in order to come into the dance, so they must be able to access the email that is sent after buying the ticket.
- Students must have paid all of their school fees in order to buy tickets for the dance.
- All students buying tickets need to complete a homecoming dance form. Forms are available in the main office and commons.
- If the student is bringing a guest who is a Godwin student, the form requires both student’s names.
- If the student is bringing a guest from another high school, the form requires the signatures of the administrator of the high school where the guest attends and of the Godwin student’s parents.
- Guests who do not attend high school must be age 20 or under. If the student is bringing a guest who is out of high school, the form requires the signatures of the Godwin student's parents and of the date/guest.
- Middle school students are not allowed to attend Godwin dances as guests.
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DID YOU KNOW?
- By 9th grade, attendance is a better predictor of graduation rates than 8th grade test scores.
- Missing 10% (2 days a month) over the course of the school year can affect a student’s academic success.
- A student may not miss more than 10 days for illness without the requirement of a doctor's note to excuse their absence.
- Final exam days are not reschedulable. These are regular school days and attendance is expected. (June 1-4, 2027)
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Make school attendance a priority
- Talk about the importance of showing up to school every day.
- Help your children maintain daily routines, such as finishing homework and getting a good night’s rest.
- If your child(ren) must stay home because they are sick, make sure they have contacted teachers for resources and materials to make up for the missed instructional time.
Help your teen stay engaged
- Make sure your children are not missing class because of challenges with behavioral issues.
- Monitor your child’s academic progress and seek help from teachers when necessary.
- Stay on top of your child’s social contacts. Peer pressure can lead to skipping school, while students without many friends can feel isolated.
- Encourage your child to join meaningful extra-curricular activities, including sports and clubs.
Communicate with the school
- Know the school’s attendance policy
- Check on your child’s attendance to be sure absences are not adding up.
- Seek help from school staff if you need support.
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SCA Council: Micah Carroll (President), Mackenzie Denholm, Natallia Peranski, and Brecken Schwartz
Class of 2027: Marshall Nance (President), Emily Eckel, Sophie Hoyt, Ava Salzberg, Gavin Shuster, and Anthony Sorrentino
Class of 2028: Sofia Messner (President), Kylie Caraher, Grayson Guyer, Jaiden Opoku, and Sebastian Vanlow
Class of 2029: Gabby Reyes (President), Ella Koontz, Libbie-Grace Lam, Molly Mahoney, and Julia Saleeb
Class of 2030: Channing Chigwada (President), Sophia Farrar, Teagan Lee, Athena Nemanich, Maddie Ross, and Elyssa Woolstenhulme
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- September 28th: Student Holiday (Teacher Professional Learning)
- October 2nd: Homecoming Pep Rally during 1st period, Homecoming Parade 5:30 p.m., and Homecoming Football Game 7pm
- October 3rd: Homecoming Dance 8-11pm
- October 14th: PSAT Testing; Senior Convocation 10am
- October 28th: Student Half-Day for End of Quarter 1
- November 2nd: Wellness Day-School Closed
- November 3rd: Election Day-Student Holiday
- November 9th: Student and Teacher Holiday (Diwali)
- November 11th: Veterans' Day Assembly 10am
- November 25th-27th: Thanksgiving Holiday-School Closed
- November 19th-21st: "Romeo and Juliet"-Fall Play 7pm
- December 21st-January 1st: Winter Break
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ALL 9TH, 10TH, & 11TH GRADE STUDENTS
Regardless of whether or not a student is taking the PSAT on October 14th, all 9th, 10th, & 11th grade students need to create a College Board Account (or verify they can access their account if they have previously created one) by end of day Sunday, October 4th.
*Please note that the initial creation/verification of College Board accounts needs to take place off HCPS property because the initial process requires access to cell phones and/or personal email accounts which are not accessible at school.
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Applications are now open for Grade 10 and 11 students for the ACE Center. The deadline to apply is Friday, November 13. Field trip forms for each of the ACE Centers are available for pickup in the School Counseling Office and due back by Monday, October 12. Please reach out to Ms. Katz in School Counseling if you have any questions.
Important Dates:
September 25 - 10th & 11th grade application is available online on the CTE websites
September 29 - Field trip permission forms are available in the School Counseling Office.
October 12 - Field trip permission forms are due.
October 26 - 30 - ACE Center Fieldtrips.
November 5th - Open House for all ACE Centers (Hosted by the ACE Center at Hermitage, 6:30-8:00 pm)
November 13th – Application deadline for 10th and 11th grade applicants
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AP Exam Registration: AP Exam Registration begins on September 14th through the site Total Registration for the price of $103 per exam. The rate goes up to $143 starting November 7th through March 5th, which is the final deadline to register and pay. All exams ordered but not fully paid by March 5th will be cancelled. |
We are excited to introduce SchooLinks, our new college and career readiness platform for students! SchooLinks is designed to help students stay organized and on track throughout the college application process. This year, seniors will use SchooLinks to request transcripts and letters of recommendation, as well as track application requirements and deadlines. Please note that SchooLinks is not an application portal—students will still submit applications through platforms such as Common App or directly through colleges.
School counselors will begin meeting individually with all seniors starting the week of September 8 to support them through this process.
For more information and step-by-step guidance, please review the resources below:
We look forward to supporting your student throughout this exciting process. Please reach out to your school counselor with any questions!
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The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is the military entrance exam. Seniors and juniors considering enlisting in any branch of the military should plan on testing at Godwin High School. Sophomores are also invited to take the test as a practice test. In addition to serving as the military entrance exam, it is also measures developed abilities and predicts future academic and occupational success. Taking the ASVAB can assist with exploring potential careers, even if one does not plan on entering the military. The date for our fall testing is Thursday, October 22nd). The test will begin at 9:15 and should conclude around 11:30 but may take up to three hours. Students should come to the library with a charged laptop after checking in to first period. Students are responsible for any missed work. Students will miss 1st period and 3rd block since it is a Day 1. Please submit this google form below to sign up to test. |
HCPS has partnered with Care Solace, a care-coordination service that works to quickly connect students, families and staff members to the right help at the right time, regardless of insurance — at no cost to you. The dedicated, multilingual Care Solace team is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Care Solace can help research community mental health care options on your behalf that match your needs and preferences, quickly secure appointments and follow up to make sure it was a good fit.
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HCPS has partnered with Hazel Health to help eliminate barriers to quality mental health care services for all middle and high school students, at no cost to families. With parent/guardian permission, Hazel Health’s licensed therapists can connect with students for weekly virtual therapy sessions from home to help students deal with depression, anxiety, loneliness, personal relationships, anger, academic stress, grief and loss, motivation and more.
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Ticket prices
- Field Hockey, JV Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Gymnastics, Swimming, Wrestling, Baseball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track - $9 (including fee)
- V Football - $11 (including fee)
- Tickets can only be purchased through GoFan or using a credit card at the gate
Gates open for spectators 45 minutes prior to the start of games
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All tickets are cashless through GoFan. It is a best practice to buy your ticket ahead of time to help lines move more quickly. Football game tickets are $11.
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Only clear and small clutch bags are allowed into football games.
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All game attendees must pass through weapons scanners, and all bags are subject to search.
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Current Godwin students must present their HCPS-issued student ID badge at the stadium gate in order to be admitted. This is the same procedure at every HCPS high school football game.
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Any attendant who is 18 years of age or under, other than Godwin students with student IDs, must be accompanied by an adult who is 21 years of age or older and remain with this adult for the entire game. Any attendee under the age of 18 who is found to be apart from their accompanying adult at any point may be asked to leave and may be banned from attending future HCPS athletic events.
- Students or other patrons who do not comply with these expectations may be prohibited from entering the stadium, may be asked to leave, and/or may be prohibited from attending any future HCPS athletic events.
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Henrico County Public Schools is using Securly to keep students safe on their school-issued devices. As part of our commitment to your child’s safety, we are giving all HCPS parents access to the free Securly Home app.
Securly Home is a family engagement app that extends digital safety beyond the school day by giving families greater visibility into and control over their child’s online activity on their school-issued device.
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The PTSO is running a contest among 1st period classes! The first period class to have the most parents join the PTSO wins a donut breakfast! Please join the PTSO!
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Godwin Athletic Association
Welcome to a new school year, and a new year of Godwin Athletics!
The GAA Membership Drive is open. Your membership supports every student-athlete and coach across Fall, Winter, and Spring sports, and we have levels to fit every fan.
Thank you to everyone who has already joined — it makes a real difference. Join online here.
Concession Stand Volunteers Needed
Help out at the concession stand during JV and Varsity Football games this season:
✅ No experience needed
✅ Fun, easy way to get involved
✅ Meet other Godwin parents
✅ Free entry into the game
One shift or several — we'd love to have you. There's nothing like Friday Night Lights:
Thanks for supporting our Eagles!
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We thank Godwin's Community Partners for all of their support of Godwin throughout the school year! Mrs. Cipolla, who coordinates our community partners through the Henrico Education Foundation, would like to thank our community partners for selflessly supporting our school community.
Attevle’ Massage Therapy
Bonefish Grill - Short Pump
Chicken Salad Chick - Westpark Shopping Center
Community West Church
Cupertino’s NY Bagels - Cox Rd
Dantian Wellness - Massage Therapy
Diamonds Direct - Short Pump
Dunkin Donuts - Glen Eagles Shopping Center
Eggs Up Grill - John Rolfe
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Glory Days - Glen Eagles Shopping Center
Grace Community Baptist Church
Little Szechuan - Crossridge Shopping Center - Staples Mill
Lustre by Adolf - Ridge Shopping Center
Melting Pot - Gaskins & Gayton
PaPa John’s - Lauderdale Dr.
Potbelly Sandwich Shoppe - Cox Rd.
Publix - John Rolfe
Sports Clips - All (9) Richmond locations
Sports Image, Inc.
Torchy’s Taco’s - Short Pump
Our Community Partners provide merchandise, food, and services which includes discounted pricing, Student of the Week giveaways, donations for Teacher Appreciation Week, and donations for dedicated staff recognition weeks.
Their generosity collectively provides Godwin with $60,000 each school year.
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