Gloucester County Public Schools

Good afternoon, Gloucester families, Due to the National Weather Center’s prediction of snow and ice accumulation beginning Sunday evening and continuing into Monday morning, all Gloucester County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, January 6, 2025, to ensure the safety of our students and staff. In addition to the closure, all after-school activities, sports, and clubs scheduled for Monday are canceled. School buildings will remain closed, and no activities will take place. Please note that mission-essential personnel may be required to report to work at the discretion of their immediate supervisors. Our team will continue to monitor weather communications throughout Monday. Any updates or schedule considerations for the following days will be announced as early as Monday evening. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Stay safe and warm, Gloucester! Sincerely, The Gloucester County School District

January is School Board Recognition Month! Join us in celebrating the dedicated members of the Gloucester County School Board who work tirelessly to ensure the success of every student in our community. Their leadership, vision, and commitment to excellence in education create opportunities for students and staff alike. Thank you to our school board members for your unwavering service and for making a positive impact on our schools and our future! 💙📚 #SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth #ThankYou #GCPSProud

✨ January at a Glance! ✨ Start the new year off right by staying informed with all the important events and dates happening this month. From school activities to key deadlines, make sure you don’t miss a thing! 🗓️ #StayOrganized #GCPSJanuary #NewYearNewGoals

Today, sixth-grade social studies students at Page Middle School had an extraordinary experience with a special guest: Mr. John Rollinson. 🌟 Visiting Gloucester County from York County, he provided a unique glimpse into life during the American Colonial Period and the Revolutionary War. Mr. Rollinson, who became one of the wealthiest individuals in the region, brought history to life for our students. 💼 His engaging stories about Colonial Virginia captivated the students, sparking their imagination and interest in the past. 📚✨ The role of Mr. John Rollinson was brought to life by historical interpreter Mr. James Cameron, whose impressive resume includes performances at the National Archives, Virginia History Museum, Jamestown and Yorktown Museums, and Howard University. 🎭 We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Gloucester Education Foundation Grant for making this enriching opportunity possible for Ms. Jenny Hart-Berndt and Ms. Christine Poteet's students. 🌟 #historyiscool #historyalive #johnrollinson 🏛️📜🗺️

🎉A Special Surprise for Our Abingdon Panthers 🎉 Abingdon Elementary showered each of our amazing students with a thoughtful gift, ensuring that everyone feels the love and support from our school community. A heartfelt thank you to Ami McCollough for organizing this wonderful gesture for our Abingdon Panthers! 🐾✨ We are so grateful to everyone who came together to make this happen. From the wrapping helpers and gift buyers, to those who helped donate, your kindness truly makes our school a special place! 💫❤️ #AbingdonElementary #PantherPride #CommunitySupport

🎉🎅 Bethel Elementary Breakfast with Santa🎅🎉 A big thank you to all our families and students for joining us at this fantastic event! The excitement of our students filled the morning and your participation made it a wonderful experience! We also want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our teachers and staff for volunteering their time and for always showing your incredible support. You truly make a difference! A special shoutout to our administrators and our Community Engagement Coordinator for working behind the scenes to make this event possible. Thank you! A huge thank you to our Food Service Team for preparing and providing a delicious breakfast for everyone who entered the doors to enjoy! We appreciate our amazing Bethel Bears community! ❤️🥞✨#familiesaspartners #BethelBears #CommunityEngagement

🎅✨ Breakfast with Santa at Achilles Elementary🎄🍽️ A huge thank you to all of our families and students who came out this morning! So many happy faces sharing in this special time together. Even our very own Principal Edwards got to visit the big guy! We extend our heartfelt thanks to our amazing teachers, staff, and administrators for their support. A special shoutout to our Community Engagement Coordinator and the Achilles PTA for organizing such a wonderful event. Also a big thank you to our Food Services Team for the delicious food that filled so many bellies and brought smiles to so many faces! We can't wait to see everyone at our next event! 💖 #AchillesElementary #BreakfastWithSanta #CommunityConnectedness

✨ The comfort and joy of the holiday season! ✨🎄 The GHS HOSA (Future Health Professionals) recently spent a meaningful day at Heron Cove, spreading holiday cheer by decorating Christmas cookies with residents, playing games, painting nails, giving relaxing hair massages, and more! 💅🍪🎉 Our amazing students and their dedicated teacher, Mrs. Suzanne Nester, led this wonderful event. 👏🌟 Awesome work and a great representation of student leadership during this festive season! 🎁🎄💖#GHSHOSA #ComfortAndJoy #CommunitySupport

🎅🥞 What a wonderful time we had at Abingdon Elementary's Breakfast with Santa! A heartfelt thank you to all our families and students for joining us for this special event. We extend our gratitude to the GCPS Food Services Team for the delicious breakfast and to our amazing teachers, staff, administrators, and Community Engagement Coordinator for making this event such a success! Your support truly makes our community shine! 🎉❤️ #BreakfastWithSanta #AbingdonElementary #CommunitySpirit

🎉📚 What a magical evening at Petsworth Elementary's Polar Express Literacy Night! Families enjoyed rotating through engaging stations focused on reading and listening, all while sharing a delicious dinner with friends and loved ones. A huge thank you to our dedicated staff, administrators, and our Community Engagement Coordinator for making this event a reality! We appreciate all the families and students who came out to join the fun. Special thanks to Olivia’s Restaurant for the tasty food and to Santa for adding to the joy of the night! 🌟❤️ #LiteracyNight #CommunityEngagement #PetsworthElementary

Please help us as we work to hire a Varsity Football Coach for the 2025 season. We want your input as we identify the coaching characteristics that are essential for this role. Please complete the survey through the link.

Learning, Growing, and Leading at VSTE 2024! 🎓💻 Some of our incredible Computer Resource Teachers and Instructional Technology Resource Teachers (ITRTs) recently attended the Virginia Society for Technology in Education (VSTE) Conference, the premier professional development and advocacy event for educators in Virginia. While at the conference, our team participated in sessions designed to enhance their skills and inspire innovative ways to integrate technology into education. They also joined a VSTE Certified Coach Meetup, proudly representing our division as all of our ITRTs are certified coaches! This conference embodies VSTE’s mission to promote excellence in education through emerging technologies, and our team is excited to bring these tools and strategies back to our schools. 💡✨ #VSTE2024 #EdTechLeaders #ProfessionalGrowth #GCPSITRTs

🌟 A Great Week at GCPS Elementary Schools! 🌟 📐 At Botetourt, our 1st graders are having a blast learning all about shapes, while preschoolers are demonstrating the power of teamwork during center time! 🧮 Over at Achilles, students are embracing hands-on learning with their math manipulatives, making math both fun and engaging! ➗ And at Abingdon, learners are diving deep into understanding fractions on a number line, building a strong foundation for future math success. It's wonderful to see our students so actively involved in their learning! Keep up the great work! 🎉 #GCPS #ElementaryEducation #HandsOnLearning #AttendanceMatters

📊✨ It was a Math-Tastic Day at Peasley Middle School today! ✏️👩‍🏫 Our amazing math teachers participated in a professional development session hosted by CueThink Inc. 🧠💡 The session introduced innovative strategies to: ✔️ Amplify student voice ✔️ Promote math discourse 🗣️ ✔️ Capture visible thinking 🎯 A special thank you to Mrs. Kristen Heaney, our GCPS Mathematics Instructional Coach, for leading this impactful project! 🙌👏 #MathMagic #ProfessionalDevelopment #InnovativeLearning #StudentVoice #GCPSMathematics 📐📘

🎁 Spreading Holiday Cheer with Toys for Tots! 🎄 The GCPS Central Office hosted its annual “Secret Santa Gift Exchange” on Tuesday, December 3, in support of the Toys for Tots program. Over 75 toys were collected and donated to the United States Marine Corps, who sponsor this wonderful initiative to brighten the holidays for children in need. A huge thank you to everyone who participated and made this event a success! Together, we’re making a difference this holiday season. 🎉💝 Pictured Front Row: Amy Heaton, Stephanie Hautz, Jennifer Tinsley, Laurie Greisz, Nikki Cox. Back Row: Bryan Hartley, Raven Carlton, Sherri Lutz, Libby Hugate, Gail Khoury, Jennifer Worrell, Jenna Dominguez, Barry Wilkins, Anthony Vladu, Tanya Deckard, Christina Long, Amy Stamm, Craig Smith, Katina Keener. #ToysForTots #HolidayGiving #GCPSSchoolCommunity #MakingADifference

🎄 December at a Glance! ❄️ Stay tuned for details and updates on all the festivities! Let’s make this December one to remember. 🎉✨ 📅 Be sure to check out our school’s websites and social media for additional events and programs happening this month! #DecemberEvents #SchoolCommunity #HolidaySeason

The Gloucester High School CTE Roadshow was an extraordinary success, propelled by the unwavering dedication and infectious enthusiasm of our GHS CTE Ambassadors. 🚀 Over the course of two days, these exceptional students engaged and inspired 8th graders at Page Middle School and Peasley Middle School by sharing their transformative journeys as CTE participants and showcasing the limitless career opportunities available through these programs. 🌟 Witnessing our high school ambassadors forge meaningful connections with younger students was nothing short of inspiring, as they ignited a passion for learning and set the stage for the next generation of CTE trailblazers. 🎓✨ We extend our deepest appreciation to the outstanding CTE teachers at Gloucester High School, as well as the exceptional teams at Page and Peasley Middle Schools—including administrative leaders, school counselors, and community engagement specialists—whose collaborative efforts and steadfast support were instrumental in bringing this initiative to life. 💪🤝 Together, we are shaping pathways to success and building a brighter future. 🌍🎉 #CTERoadShow #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork 🎯👏

🌟 What a fantastic end to the week at our elementary schools! 🎉 We wrapped up with exciting Turkey Trots, vibrant Turkey and Balloon Parades, and engaging Building Thinking Classrooms. We're so proud of the hard work and creativity that our students and staff showcase every day! Wishing everyone a wonderful and restful break! We can't wait to see you on Monday, December 2nd. 🦃🎈✨ #SchoolSpirit #ThanksgivingFun #BuildingBrightFutures #HappyThanksgiving #Wehavethebestteachersstudentsandstaff

The GCPS Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) will meet at the TC Walker Education Center in the cafeteria on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 6:00 pm. The meeting will include a presentation on “Secondary Transition”. Families are welcome to join. This meeting will also be available for participation virtually if you are interested in attending virtually please contact the Special Education Office at 804-693-7994.

Carrying on the Tradition! Despite not having a kitchen due to renovations, the GHS Life Skills students carried on their annual Friendsgiving tradition. This year the students were challenged to find traditional Thanksgiving recipes that could be made in a crockpot or microwave. They made grocery lists, shopped, cooked, and set tables for the modified event. Chef Winchester and his culinary students prepared the turkey, and a delicious meal was enjoyed by all! #CreativityInAction #GoDukes #GHSLifeSkills