diff --git a/lms/djangoapps/course_goals/management/commands/goal_reminder_email.py b/lms/djangoapps/course_goals/management/commands/goal_reminder_email.py
index 7c4fdf59de..be344dcb0d 100644
--- a/lms/djangoapps/course_goals/management/commands/goal_reminder_email.py
+++ b/lms/djangoapps/course_goals/management/commands/goal_reminder_email.py
@@ -122,6 +122,8 @@ class Command(BaseCommand):
             self._handle_all_goals()
         except BaseException:  # pylint: disable=broad-except
             log.exception("Error while sending course goals emails: ")
+            for h in log.handlers:
+                h.flush()
             raise
 
     def _handle_all_goals(self):