🌟📣 Exciting News! 📣🌟
Gloucester County Public Schools Department of Secondary Instruction is thrilled to host the 2nd Annual GCPS Oratorical Contest 🗣️✨, proudly presented by the Gloucester VA NAACP and the Woodville-Rosenwald School Foundation in collaboration with the Fine Arts Museum of Gloucester 🎨🏛️.
This competition is open to GCPS students in grades 8 through 12 🎓📚.
What is Oratory?
🗣️ It’s the art of public speaking, especially in a formal and eloquent manner. It’s about delivering speeches that persuade, inspire, and inform your audience.
💡 Ready to showcase your skills and make your voice heard? 🎤✨
📧 Email Dr. Diron Ford, Director of Secondary Instruction, at Diron.ford@gc.12.va.us for more information or to sign up!
Let your voice be powerful, inspiring, and unforgettable! 🌟🙌
#OratoryCompetition #StudentSuccess #PublicSpeaking 🎤🎓👏
Rising Freshmen Family Night at GHS
Come find out about high school academic programs, high school clubs and sports, and life at GHS!
Good Afternoon,
We are pleased to announce that schools and offices are scheduled to open on time tomorrow, Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
To ensure the safety of our students and staff, the district’s Road Assessment Team will evaluate road conditions early tomorrow morning at 4:00 AM. Should any adjustments to school schedules be necessary, we will communicate them promptly in the morning.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. We look forward to welcoming our teachers, staff, and students back as we continue to make 2025 a phenomenal year!
Sincerely,
Gloucester County Public Schools
Weather Update for Gloucester County Public Schools
Based on National Weather Center predictions, additional snow, an elevated risk of excessive cold, and below freezing road temperatures predicted for tomorrow, particularly on small narrow back roads, Gloucester County Public Schools will remain closed on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
• All games and other student activities are canceled.
• Essential personnel may be required to report to work by their immediate supervisors.
To make up for the lost instructional time, Friday, January 17, 2025, will now be a full student day.
The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority.
Thank you for your understanding and continued cooperation.
Stay safe and have a great evening!
Sincerely,
The Gloucester County School District
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
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
📢 Attention Special Education Parents!
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) wants to hear from YOU! Your feedback is essential to improving parent involvement and enhancing outcomes for students with disabilities.
💻 Take a few minutes to complete the Family Engagement Survey to share your experiences with the special education process.
🗓 Survey Open Now!
✔️ Submit one survey per child receiving special education services.
🔒 Your responses are anonymous.
Your voice matters—help make a difference! #VDOE #FamilyEngagement #SpecialEducation
GHS Renaissance is hosting a Trunk or Treat tomorrow, October 29 for kids 13 and under in the GHS student lot next to the field hockey field. Trunks will be hosted by GHS clubs, staff, and students. We will have games and more in the field hockey field as well! We want to host the next generation of Gloucester Dukes - hope to see you there!
📢 Important Update: Tailgate Event Postponed Due to Weather
Due to the forecasted weather conditions, we are postponing our tailgate event that was scheduled for tomorrow. The new date for the event is October 18.
Please note that the game itself has NOT been canceled and will continue as planned.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing everyone at the rescheduled tailgate! Stay safe and stay tuned for more updates. 🌧️🎉🏈
🎉 Youth Night Tailgate Party! 🎉
Join us for some Friday night fun at the Youth Night Tailgate on September 27th from 4-7 PM at the GHS Field Hockey Field—right before the football game! 🏈🎈
This event is FREE and open to the community, with fun activities for all ages. Don’t miss out on the ultimate pre-game party!
#YouthNight #Community #FridayFun #FootballFever #GoDukes
Due to the heat advisory, GCPS will take appropriate precautions for all outdoor activities on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Precautions may include cancellation, moving activities inside, providing frequent breaks, and opportunities for hydration.
Free breakfast and lunch are available for all enrolled GCPS students! Check the graphic for details!
📢 Informational Listening Sessions
Join us for our upcoming Informational Listening Sessions! These sessions are an excellent opportunity for open conversation and an overview of our strategic plan for the new school year. We invite all community members to attend and share their insights.
Math on Main is still on! See you on Main Street tomorrow starting at 10:00 AM. You don't want to miss it!
Good afternoon,
We're pleased to inform you that Peasley Middle School, as well as Bethel and Petsworth Elementary, have been approved to end their secure status, allowing for the dismissal of all students and staff on time. All afternoon activities will proceed as scheduled. This decision follows close collaboration with the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office, and we appreciate their assistance throughout this process. We also extend our gratitude to parents and the community for their trust and patience.
We encourage parents/guardians to review the Standard Response Protocol resources shared on the GCPS website on April 26, 2024. Additionally, we thank students, staff, and family members for adhering to our safety response.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Sincerely,
Gloucester County Public Schools
Don't forget about Math on Main! We are going to share some highlights with you as we get closer to the main event. See you there!
Last Call for Summer School-A-Palooza Registration! Don’t miss out on the summer adventure of a lifetime! Check out our graphic for more details, or give your school a call today for all the information you need to join in the fun! From exciting activities to enriching educational opportunities, Summer School-A-Palooza promises an unforgettable experience for all learners.
You're cordially invited to join us for an engaging and informal coffee/tea session with Dr. Vladu, Superintendent of Gloucester County Public Schools. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet Dr. Vladu in person, ask questions, share ideas, and connect with other members of our school community. This event will be held in the TC Walker Education Center Cafe.
You're cordially invited to join us for an engaging and informal coffee/tea session with Dr. Vladu, Superintendent of Gloucester County Public Schools. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet Dr. Vladu in person, ask questions, share ideas, and connect with other members of our school community. This event will be held in the TC Walker Education Center Cafe.
Today, we recognize and appreciate the dedication and hard work of our invaluable paraprofessionals. Thank you for your unwavering support and commitment to student success! 🌟 #NationalParaprofessionalsDay #ThankYou
