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The storm that passed through the county left behind downed trees and high standing water in some low-lying areas. Due to these conditions, GCPS will be on a one-hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday, October the 4th for all students and staff. With the one-hour delay, all students should be at school bus stops exactly one hour later than their normally scheduled time. Schools will be dismissed at their regularly scheduled times. We hope you all weathered the storm without issue. Thank you for working with us to get our students to school safely.
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Due to impending inclement weather which will impact road and travel conditions, Gloucester County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, October 3rd, for all students and staff. Stay safe!
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Due to impending inclement weather, all afterschool activities, events, athletic practices, games, and competitions are canceled for Friday, September 30.
In addition, all activities, events, athletic practices, games, and competitions scheduled for this weekend, are also canceled. Please continue to visit our social media pages and website for future updates.
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Pay School Fees Online!
School Cash Online is a web-based program that integrates online payment option for parent with our office's school level accounting. This save and secure form of online payment allows parents to pay for school items like field trips, fees and spirit wear.
Register Today! https://gcps.schoolcashonline.com/
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Bus Stop Information can be found here: https://routing.app-garden.com/gloucesterva.
The Where's the Bus app will be available on Monday, August 29, 2022.
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Check the web page on Tuesday, August 23rd, at 12:00 pm, for the 2022-2023 Bus Stop Information.
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We're loving our new GCPS app! Access documents, news updates, and even emergency notifications right from your pocket!
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3zOmRXn
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3BxeUXP
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The Transportation Department is ready and excited to take students to and from school. Tanya Deckard the Director of Transportation explains in the video below: https://live.myvrspot.com/iframe?v=MjVmOTJmNjA2ZmRiZDIyOTZhZjg1ZmIwY2RlM2RkYTU
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Photos from the 2022 Convocation. Welcome Back Teachers!!!
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We're thrilled to announce the new app for GCPS!
It's everything GCPS, in your pocket
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All GCPS schools will be hosting open houses for students and families to visit with teachers and staff for the 2022-23 school year! Gloucester High School will welcome 9th graders on Tuesday, August 23 from 4:00-5:30, followed by grades 10-12 from 6:00-7:30. Page and Peasley Middle Schools will host their open houses on Wednesday, August 24, with 6th graders and their families visiting between 3:00-5:00 and grades 7-8 from 5:30-7:00. All elementary schools will welcome PK-2nd graders and their families on Wednesday, August 24 from 1:00-5:00, and grades 3-5 on Thursday, August 25 from 1:00-5:00.
School supply fees and lists can be found on each school’s website or by contacting the school’s main office.
We encourage you to visit the GCPS and individual school websites for the most up-to-date information and announcements.
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GCPS elementary schools will be offering a Kindergarten Camp to kick off the 2022-23 school year for our new Kindergarten students. Each school will host its own program and notify families with specific information regarding arrival and pick-up times, what to bring and wear, and so on.
See you there!
Abingdon: Aug 16th
Achilles: August 15th-16th
Bethel: August 11th
Botetourt: August 9th-10th
Petsworth: August 15th
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Due to the excessive heat warning today’s Groundbreaking Ceremony for the New GCPS Transportation Admin & Bus Maintenance Facility has been postponed to a future date.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and look forward to celebrating this project with you all once a new date has been decided.
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Welcome to your new website!
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Be on the lookout for our new district app so you can have access to all things Gloucester directly from your mobile devices! More info coming soon.
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New Schedule for Elementary Schools:
In an effort to provide more efficient transport for students Elementary School Hours for the 2022-2023 School Year are: 9:15 am-3:55 pm
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We are pleased to inform you that Abingdon Elementary, Achilles Elementary, Bethel Elementary, Petsworth Elementary & Page Middle, qualified for an option available to schools participating in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for school year 2022-2023.
What does this mean for you and your children attending the school(s) identified above?
Great news for you and your students! All enrolled students of Abingdon Elementary, Achilles Elementary, Bethel Elementary, Petsworth Elementary & Page Middle, are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at school at no charge to your household each day of the 2022-2023 school year. No further action is required of you. Your child(ren) will be able to participate in these meal programs without having to pay a fee or submit a meal application.
However, Botetourt Elementary, Peasley Middle & Gloucester High, students will be paying for breakfast & lunch for the 2022-2023 school year, therefore these students will need to submit a meal application, in order to receive reduced or free meal. Submit application @ https://www2.myschoolapps.com/Home/PickDistrict. Your school will also be able to provide a hard copy of the application if needed.
If you have questions or need information, please contact the Central Food Service Office at 804-693-3585. .
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GCPS is happy to announce that we are now partnering with Apptegy. Over the next few weeks you will notice that our website is changing. We appreciate your patience as we migrate content and make updates to our division and school websites.
As we move through adoption and implementation, you will learn more about an exclusive GCPS app for your mobile devices and about navigating our new site. Check back here for updates and useful information as we move forward with Apptegy.
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The GCPS Technology department welcomes 4 new technology interns this summer. these students will help prepare technology for use in the schools during the upcoming school year. they will also gain valuable skills that could be used in technology careers when they graduate. This is one example of how Gloucester County Schools prepares students for college and career.
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