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Godwin Eagle Express 10/12-10/16/26

Posted Date: 10/09/26 (05:00 PM)
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Godwin Eagle Express

October 12, 2026
Four red rectangular banners stacked vertically, displaying the white words Excellence, Perseverance, Integrity, and Compassion.

Congratulations to the Students of the Week!


Godwin staff members nominate these students for demonstrating our core values.

9th Grade:  Graham Cochran, Rafael Gruszczynski, Teagan Lee, Emilie Mulliez, Julianne Babcock, & Madeline McKinney
10th Grade:  Jay Bolouri, Michael “Mac” Cox, & Hera Liu
11th Grade:  Braxton Altman

Please see Ms. Cipolla in the front office to receive your written nomination and swag!
 

Congratulations to our 2026 Homecoming Queen and King, Abigail Orpiano and Samuel Cline!

A smiling young couple stands on a football field at night, wearing crowns and sashes that read Homecoming King and Court 2026.
 

Congratulations to John Robbins for qualifying for the VMEA Senior Honors Choir...the top scoring 2nd Tenor in Virginia!

 
A promotional flyer for Godwin High School fall pictures, featuring a QR code for ordering and instructions in English and Spanish.
Order School Pictures
 
A promotional poster for the 2026-27 yearbook featuring a red and blue Polaroid camera illustration.
Purchase a Yearbook
 

Important Dates and Events


  • 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
 

PSAT Testing and Senior Convocation-Wednesday, October 14th


  • All 10th graders and 9th and 11th graders who registered to test will be taking the PSAT.  There will be no early dismissal allowed from PSAT testing.
     
  • All seniors will participate in Senior Convocation at 10:00. After convocation, seniors may leave campus for a senior privilege early release.

9th and 11th graders who are not taking the PSAT:
  • 9th and 11th graders who are not testing will be in study hall from 9:00-10:00 a.m. and will then attend Senior Convocation.  These students must have non-computer things to work on during the study hall portion of the morning (assignments, book to read, something to draw on, etc). 
OR
  • Parents can choose for their 9th or 11th graders to come in late with a note to excuse them, arriving by 2:05 in order to get through weapons scanning and be on time to class. 9th and 11th graders coming in late will enter through the regular commons weapons scanning doors.

What should students do to prepare if students are taking the PSAT?
  • All students scheduled to test need to be sure to fully charge their laptops the night before testing and bring their chargers as a back up.
  • All 9th, 10th, & 11th Graders should have created or verified the existence of a College Board account & downloaded Bluebook to their laptop (directions sent in previous Eagle Expresses; Common Study teacher can also provide directions).
  • College Board accounts are needed to access practice ahead of testing and to access scores after testing.  For any issues with College Board accounts, students need to contact College Board directly.
  • Students can access sample questions & full practice tests through Bluebook using their College Board account login.
  • Additional Information about PSAT 8/9 for 9th Graders can be found at this link: PSAT 8/9 Student Guide
  • Additional Information about PSAT/NMSQT for 10th & 11th Graders can be found at this link: PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide

Bell Schedule:
9:00 - 9:10: Common Study for Attendance
9:15 - 1:30: PSAT Testing Period/Study Hall/Convocation
9:50: Non Testing/Non Convocation Day 2 Tech Students report to bus
10:00: Convocation followed by senior class picture
1:30 - 2:10: 9th, 10th, and 11th grade lunches
2:15 - 2:45: Pd 2
2:50 - 3:20: Pd 4
3:25 - 3:55: Pd 6
 

Veterans' Day Assembly-November 11th

We will recognize veterans at the Veterans' Day assembly on Wednesday, November 11 at 10:00 am.  If you have a veteran in your family who can attend the assembly and would like to participate, please complete the Google Form for Veterans by November 4th.
 
 

Enrolled, Enlisted, or Employed

A promotional flyer for a College and Career Night at Varina High School on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

Henrico County ACE Center Applications Open

Applications are now open for Grade 10 and 11 students for the ACE Center.  The deadline to apply is Friday, November 13.  Please reach out to Ms. Katz in School Counseling if you have any questions.

AP Exam Registration

AP Exam Registration: AP Exam Registration is open 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. 

College Visits

Colleges and universitites visit Godwin throughout the year to talk with interested students.  Here is the schedule of college visits for this school year.  If students are interested, they need to fill out the form to get a pass for common study 

SchoolLinks

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:
 • SchooLinks Guide: https://bit.ly/SchooLinksGuide
 • SchooLinks Step-by-Step Presentation: https://bit.ly/SchooLinksPresentation
We look forward to supporting your student throughout this exciting process. Please reach out to your school counselor with any questions!

ASVAB Testing

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. 
 

Godwin Athletics and Student Activities

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

A red graphic displaying the weekly sports schedule for the week of October 12-17, detailing games for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

Football Game Protocols

 
  • 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. 
     
  • Only clear and small clutch bags are allowed into football games. 
     
  • All game attendees must pass through weapons scanners, and all bags are subject to search.
     
  • 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.
     
  • 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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Godwin DECA Fundraiser

Saturday, October 10th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Chipotle, 5300 Wyndham Forest Dr. Glen Allen, VA 23059
25% of event sales go to raise funds for DECA competitions.
 
The purple logo for Care Solace features the words 'care solace' in lowercase letters, accompanied by a curved line above.

Care Solace

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.
A logo featuring a light purple abstract heart and cross icon above the gray text 'hazel'.

Hazel Health Teletherapy

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.
 

For Parents

Securly Home

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.

Godwin PTSO

Visit godwinptso.com to join the PTSO!

Godwin Athletic Association

Show Your Eagle Pride – Join the GAA Today!

The GAA Membership Drive is OPEN! Support all our student-athletes and coaches across Fall, Winter, and Spring sports by joining the Godwin Athletic Association.

We have membership levels for everyone, so there’s a perfect fit for every fan.

A big thank you to all who have already joined. Your support makes a huge difference!

Godwin Band Boosters

Saturday, October 17th, is our big Godwin Marching Band Invitational!  We have 24 bands signed up to participate!
If you can volunteer to help, please sign up here: 

Godwin Choral Boosters

A smiling woman in jeans, a white top, and a fur vest walks down brownstone steps.

Evereve Fundraiser


Promotional flyer for a Chipotle fundraiser benefiting Godwin High Choral Boosters with date and location info.

Chipotle Fundraiser


 

Be in the Know

Administrative Team:
 

Community Partners

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.