Gloucester County Public Schools

As we approach the summer season, we want to ensure that children in our community have access to nutritious meals. Your feedback will help us better understand the needs of our families and plan accordingly. Please take a moment to complete a brief survey to let us know if your household will be in need of summer meals for children. Your responses are valuable and will assist us in providing essential support during the summer months. The survey is linked on the division website banner. Thank you for your participation!

Middle School SOL Parent Night: Partnership For Student Success Last night marked a meaningful collaboration between Page Middle School and Peasley Middle School as we hosted a joint Middle School SOL Parent Night—an event designed to equip both parents and students with the tools, strategies, and support needed to prepare for the upcoming May Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments. ✏️📘 Thank you to our GCPS Family Engagement Specialists, Mrs. Linda Buswell (Peasley) and Mrs. Alma Kuennen (Page), for their leadership, coordination, and dedication in making this event a success. 👏 Special recognition also goes to the Department Chairs at both schools who facilitated the Core Four SOL Resource Fair, providing families with interactive and content-specific sessions in: • Science 🔬 • Math ➗ • English 📚 • Social Studies 🌍 Our Community Resource Fair showcased the partnerships that support student growth beyond the classroom. Thank you to our participating organizations: • GCPS Secondary Instruction • B.C. United • Woodville Rosenwald Foundation • Fairfield Foundation • BayPort Credit Union • Machicomoco State Park • Page Middle School PTA Together, we empower families, strengthen community ties, and prepare our students for success. #GCPSStrong #SOLReady #FamilyEngagementMatters #CollaborationInAction

Honoring Legacy. Inspiring the Future. Yesterday, our 8th grade students experienced a powerful moment of connection, history, and motivation as they heard from two remarkable GCPS alumni—Charles McKeller (Virginia Tech) and Jaidyn Forrest (Christopher Newport University). Their stories reflected perseverance, purpose, and pride in their Gloucester roots. Through the lens of Irene Morgan’s courageous legacy—a Gloucester native and national civil rights trailblazer—students saw how the past fuels progress, and how young leaders today are making a difference. Special thanks to the Irene Morgan Scholarship Foundation for making this unforgettable experience possible and continuing to invest in the bright futures of GCPS students. #LegacyInAction #GCPSPride #IreneMorgan #StudentVoicesMatter

Middle School SOL Night!🌟 We look forward to seeing GCPS middle school families on Thursday, April 17, at Page Middle School. 📅 This will be an incredible opportunity to learn tips for supporting your student during SOL testing in May and to meet with various community partners. 🤝 You will also have the chance to participate in engaging lessons and activities focused on the four core subjects: science 🔬, social studies 🌍, math ➕, and English 📚. We hope to see you on Thursday! 👋✨

It’s a wonderful day for Spanish at Page Middle School! 🌞 Ms. Carter, Page Spanish teacher, and Dr. Ford, Director of Secondary Instruction, collaborated to lead an engaging and enjoyable Spanish lesson. 🎉 Students were all smiles 😊 and actively participated as they explored the Spanish language and culture together. 🌍 This is a great example of teamwork and meaningful learning in action! 🤝#LanguageLearning #TeamTeaching

📣 Attention Page and Peasley Middle School Parents! Save the Date: We are excited to invite you to our Middle School SOL Night on April 17! This event is designed to provide parents with important information about the May SOL tests and give you the opportunity to participate in engaging lessons and activities centered around the Core Four subjects: Science, Social Studies, Math, and English. Your schools will be sharing reminders and additional information soon. We look forward to seeing you there! #SOLNight #ParentEngagement #PageMiddleSchool #PeasleyMiddleSchool #SOLPreparation

👏 Congratulations to the Page Middle School Robotics Team! 🚀🤖 They did an outstanding job competing in the 19th Annual Ship Repair Digital Innovation Competition at Nauticus in Norfolk, Virginia. A well-deserved acknowledgment to their amazing teachers, Mr. Witowski and Mrs. Martin, for their dedication and guidance. The Eagles soared high and finished FIRST PLACE among 12 Hampton Roads area schools. Way to go, Eagles! 🦅🏆 #PageMiddleSchool #RoboticsChampions #HamptonRoads #Nauticus #NorfolkVA #EaglesSoarHigh

GCPS Preschool information for 2025-2026 is now available online--save this image to remember the steps! Visit our website to learn about the program. Then, complete the interest form to see if your child meets eligibility requirements for state funding and to receive the application form: https://gets.gc.k12.va.us/o/gcps/page/early-childhood-education

Exciting News! The GCPS Department of Secondary Instruction is thrilled to host the 2nd Annual Oratorical Competition! We are proud to partner with the Fine Arts Museum of Gloucester, Woodville Rosenwald School Foundation, and Gloucester NAACP to provide this platform for student voices. o Date: Friday, March 7 o Location: Gloucester Fine Arts Museum o Time: 9:00 AM Twelve talented students representing Gloucester High School and Peasley Middle School will take the stage to address the powerful question: What Responsibility Do You Have To Help Others Achieve Their Dreams? Join us as we support these young scholars in sharing their perspectives. #GCPSOratorical #StudentVoice #GloucesterVA #PublicSpeaking

🥞🍎 National School Breakfast Week 🍳🥛 Fuel your day the right way! 🏫💪 This week, we’re celebrating National School Breakfast Week, highlighting the importance of a nutritious start to your morning. Breakfast is not just the most important meal of the day—it’s also key to fueling learning, focus, and success in the classroom. Join us in celebrating and enjoying all the delicious, healthy options available at our school cafeterias! 🌟 #NSBW2025 #SchoolBreakfast #FuelForSuccess

February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, and the Department of Secondary Instruction has been working hard to strengthen partnerships between Gloucester High School, Page Middle School, and Peasley Middle School creating valuable opportunities for middle school students to explore CTE programs at the high school. One of the highlights this month was the HOSA Advisory Program at Peasley Middle School, where we celebrated the accomplishments of 20 students who completed the program. Thank you to Ms. Nester and her health science seniors for facilitating this impactful experience. Additionally, CTE Awareness Day at Gloucester High School gave middle school students from Page and Peasley a firsthand look at the various CTE programs offered at the high school, helping them make informed decisions about their future career pathways. The collaboration between the Secondary administrative teams and CTE Departments has been outstanding. This month has been a fantastic opportunity to showcase the importance of Career and Technical Education, connect students with hands-on learning experiences, and strengthen collaboration between our middle and high schools. The future is bright for our Future Dukes! #CTEMonth #CareerReady #CTEPrograms #FutureDukes

Congratulations to Mr. Martinez and the talented Gloucester High School Chorus! Their spectacular performance at Woodville Rosenwald School Foundation’s First Annual African American History Program: Underground Railroad Songs of Freedom was nothing short of magical.🎶👏 Each note resonated with the audience, making the evening a memorable celebration of history, culture, and community. #Community #History #MusicMatters

Due to ongoing weather conditions, Gloucester County Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday, February 12, 2025. We appreciate the efforts of VDOT in improving road conditions and thank our teachers, principals, and staff for their flexibility. • Elementary students should remember to bring their completed work to their teachers. • Secondary students should have accessed Canvas today and submitted their assignments. • Student drivers are encouraged to ride the school bus. We will conduct a road assessment in the morning. If additional schedule changes are necessary, we will provide an update as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff. Anthony Vladu, Ed.D. Gloucester County Public Schools Superintendent

School Board Meeting Rescheduled The monthly School Board meeting scheduled for tomorrow is rescheduled on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. The Closed Session will begin at 5:00 p.m. followed by the Regular School board meeting at 6:00 p.m. We will continue to monitor the weather and provide updates as needed.

The National Weather Center is predicting snow for Gloucester County tomorrow, Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Snow is expected to move into the area between 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM. With student and staff safety as our priority, GCPS has decided to implement a remote learning day out of an abundance of caution. Here’s what to expect for tomorrow: • Students PreK – 5: Learning packets were sent home and should be completed at your own pace. Elementary students should bring their completed work to their teacher the first day they return to school. • Students Grades 6 – 12: Assignments will be available on Canvas. Students should work at their own pace and complete assignments anytime throughout the day. For any assignment-related questions or support, please contact your teacher via email, Canvas, or TEAMS. Teachers and instructional staff will work remotely and remain available by email during the workday. Central Office and 12-month school-based staff will also work remotely. Maintenance, transportation, and facilities staff will report as directed by their supervisors. We understand that remote learning does not fully replace face-to-face instruction; however, this decision helps reduce the need for make-up days later in the school year. Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our GCPS community.

💙 Virginia Kindness Week – Challenge Accepted! 💙 Kindness is contagious, and we’re ready to spread it far and wide! This week, we’re taking on the Virginia Kindness Challenge by showing compassion, gratitude, and positivity in our schools and community. Let’s make kindness the norm, one act at a time! 🌟💛 How will you show kindness this week? Let's inspire each other! 💬✨ #VAKindnessWeek #KindnessChallenge #GCPS #BetterTogether

🌟 Happy National School Counseling Week! 🌟 This week, we celebrate and thank our incredible school counselors for the guidance, support, and encouragement they provide every day. 💙 From academic advising to emotional support, they help shape brighter futures for our students! Take a moment to show your appreciation for your school counselor this week! 📚✨ #ThankYouCounselors #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek #GCPS #BetterTogether

📅✨ February at a Glance! ✨📅 This month, Gloucester County Public Schools is celebrating Black History Month, promoting kindness during Kindness Week, recognizing our amazing school counselors, and showing gratitude to our dedicated School Resource Officers. 💙📚🚔 Join us in honoring, appreciating, and spreading positivity all month long! 🌟 #GCPS #BlackHistoryMonth #KindnessWeek #SchoolCounselingWeek #SROAppreciationDay #BetterTogether

It was an incredible day of learning in the Dual Enrollment Anatomy and Physiology course at Gloucester High School! Dr. Marcinkus, Assistant Professor of Biology at Virginia Peninsula Community College, led an engaging lesson on the brain hemispheres and their functions. We are excited about this partnership with Rappahannock Community College, which provides students with valuable college-level learning opportunities. #DualEnrollment #CollegeCourse #AcademicRigor

Due to ongoing weather conditions, we are announcing a 2-hour delay for tomorrow, Friday, January 24, 2025.