February at a Glance. Dive into each school's events section for enriching activities and celebrations.
Wow! What a wonderful evening at Achilles Elementary School for the "Learning is Snow Much Fun" family event! The halls were filled with excited students and their loved ones as they explored all of the fun activities planned by the amazing Achilles teachers and staff. In addition to all of the fun learning activities and kicking off their One School, One Book month, students also got to show off their talents at the Science Fair. Thank you for making learning fun for our students and their families!
Such a great way to start the day at Botetourt Elementary with the All Pro Dads Breakfast!
Thank you to Mr. Washington for facilitating a wonderful time with our students and families. Thank you to Ashley Walker, Community Engagement Coordinator; Botetourt Food Services, teachers, administrators and staff for providing such an amazing opportunity for our families to be together at school!
Thank you to the Gloucester NAACP for honoring superintendent, Dr. Vladu, at the Woodville School reception. It was a wonderful time of learning and fellowship!
Petsworth Elementary School was full of spirit at the 2nd quarter House Pep Rally! The entire school celebrated their accomplishments together as one family. Such an amazing way to celebrate our students with their teachers and staff! #fivehousesonefamily
Honoring Dr. Stefan Mygas, the visionary leader at Gloucester High School, during Virginia Principals Appreciation Week! His steadfast commitment to academic excellence and fostering a thriving school community is truly admirable. #PrincipalAppreciation #DynamicDukes
Saluting Cathy Balderson, the leader at Peasley Middle School, as we celebrate Virginia Principals Appreciation Week! Your commitment to fostering growth and community among our students is truly commendable. #PrincipalAppreciation #RoarPride
Kudos to Sharon Hendrix, the guiding force at Page Middle School, as we honor her during Virginia Principals Appreciation Week! Her steady leadership and commitment to student success make a lasting impact. #PrincipalAppreciation #SoarEagles
Celebrating Susan Andrews, Principal Extraordinaire at Achilles Elementary, during Virginia Principal Appreciation Week! Your commitment to cultivating a positive learning atmosphere and inspiring our students is remarkable. #PrincipalAppreciation #Achilles
What a great way to start the day. . . at Abingdon Elementary School’s All Pro Dads breakfast! Mr. Washington facilitated a great message this morning on dependability! Thank you to all of the students and families that were able to attend this wonderful event!
Thank you to Mr. Washington for facilitating at all of our schools, to GCPS Nutrition Services (Virginia) for providing a delicious breakfast, and the Gloucester Educational Foundation for sponsoring the cost of these breakfasts for all of our GCPS students & parents!!
A big THANK YOU to Lauren Ginder, Abingdon’s Community Engagement Coordinator, for making this opportunity come to life! #parentengagement @AbingdonElementary
Cheers to Anna Harwood, the guiding light at Abingdon Elementary, during Virginia Principal Appreciation Week! Your commitment to educational excellence and the well-being of our students shines brightly. Thank you for your extraordinary leadership! #PrincipalAppreciation
Reminder: The Academic Year Governor's School Information night previously scheduled for January 10th was moved to today, January 17th, and will take place at 6:30 PM. Visit our webpage for more information about these programs for highly motivated students interested in math and science: https://gets.gc.k12.va.us/o/gcps/page/governors-school
A special salute to Tiffany Busch, the visionary leader at Bethel Elementary, during Virginia Principal Appreciation Week! Your dedication to fostering a nurturing learning environment is inspiring. Thank you for your unwavering commitment! #PrincipalAppreciation #BethelBears
Celebrating Tish Hudgins, the guiding force behind Botetourt Elementary, during Virginia Principal Appreciation Week! Your commitment to educating our students makes a lasting impact. Thank you for being the heart of our school community! #PrincipalAppreciation #BotetourtBulldogs
Honoring Melissa Mygas, the heart and soul of Petsworth Elementary School, during Virginia Principal Appreciation Week! Your leadership, passion, and dedication create a vibrant learning environment. Thank you for shaping bright futures! #PrincipalAppreciation #PetsworthPride
Botetourt showcased its dynamic community-building journey at the January 10, 2024, School Board meeting. Presenters highlighted the impact of multimedia—live streams, print media, and podcasting—in connecting, informing, inspiring, and creating a vibrant, inclusive narrative!
Due to the rescheduled School Board Meeting, the Governor's School Information night previously scheduled for January 10th has been moved to January 17th.
Based on updated forecasts and the potential severe weather, Gloucester County Public Schools will implement the early dismissal schedule:
Middle Schools: 12:20 pm.
High School: 12:30 pm.
Elementary Schools: 1:30 pm.
Pre-K students will follow the early dismissal schedule and be released at 1:30 pm.
As shared earlier, all after-school activities and tonight's school board meeting are rescheduled for tomorrow, January 10, 2023, at 6:00 pm.
Due to the inclement weather, all afternoon and evening activities have been canceled for Tuesday, January 9, 2024. An additional announcement will be made once a decision has been made regarding tonight's School Board meeting.
Coming soon! The 2024 Academic Year Governor's School Information Night will be Wednesday, January 10th. Families of current 7th - 10th graders can visit this webpage to learn more about these programs for highly motivated students interested in math and science: https://gets.gc.k12.va.us/o/gcps/page/governors-school
