Artificial turf is coming to Godwin

In recent years, athletes and fans alike have most likely noticed the degradation of the fields and tracks which surround Godwin. However, starting in the spring of 2018, the county will begin construction on turning the schools’ natural fields into turfs. Last Nov. a bond-referendum passed by Henrico County set up a plan to turn […]

Center honors Phillips and his vision

In June 2016, founding director of the Godwin Center for Medical Sciences, Todd Allen Phillips, passed away in a car accident. Phillips’ death came during the midst of renaming the Center for Science, Mathematics, and Technology to the Center for Medical Sciences. Phillips himself spearheaded the center change. The Godwin community was able to come […]

S(no)w more exam cancellations?

For the past two years, mid-term exams have been cancelled as a result of snowy weather. However, starting next year, this expectation may change due to the new exam schedule for the 2018-19 school year. To avoid the problems of rescheduling makeup exams and exam cancellation, Henrico County is revising the exam schedule. Currently in […]

Changes to roads affect Godwin travel

With the new school year settling in, many noticeable changes have occurred at Godwin. One of those changes affects how some students commute to school, leaving students to find different, longer ways to get on campus safely. The crosswalk that many used to cross Pump Rd. is no longer in existence. Right before the summer […]

Murder mystery to appear on Godwin stage

Set in the mansion of socialite Elsa Von GrossenKnueten, the play “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940” takes the audience on a dizzying adventure to solve the murders of the notorious Stage Door Slasher. The play is set back in the 1940s but has a comedic and  modern touch with witty banter spread throughout the […]

Ford Voted 2017 MVE

“The Most Valuable Eagle values education; sets goals and works to accomplish them; makes contributions to a variety of school activities; exhibits character, integrity, and loyalty; is optimistic and recognizes teachers and peers as valuable human beings; takes pride in his/her accomplishments and celebrates others,” said principal Leigh Dunavant. This year, seniors and staff have […]

Changes to roads and parking lots at Godwin

As students and teachers return to Godwin this school year, they will notice slight changes to  the roads and parking lots at and around Godwin. Over the summer, Henrico County paved parts of the Godwin parking lot, including the teacher parking lots and the bus ramp. Although not affiliated with Henrico County Public Schools, Pump […]

Violence Reaches Charlottesville

Godwin graduate involved in counter-protest near UVA campus Charlottesville has seen white supremacist and KKK protests before, but nothing on the scale of Aug. 12. Tensions have been building in Virginia and all over the United States for months, particularly over the removal of Confederate figure statues. The Aug. 12 “Unite the Right” rally was […]