November 30, 2023
Makeup pictures are only for students that have yet to take a picture. Retakes are only available for students that purchased a package and are unsatisfied with their picture. Re...
![Fall Picture Day is Friday, October 20th](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/gloucester_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_781970d1-b71d-4845-ad09-fc5e11db2e8a.jpg)
October 5, 2023
Fall Picture Day is Friday, October 20th. Payment envelopes will be sent home next week. Click here to view package options or to pay online.
![Crunch heard round the commonwealth](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/gloucester_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_4d98139f-9895-420a-abbc-45a3936234a6.png)
September 28, 2023
GCPS Nutrition Services is excited to announce we are participating in CRUNCH HEARD ‘ROUND THE COMMONWEALTH! Make some noise for #VAFarmtoSchool Week by participating in the Cru...
September 22, 2023
Dear Families
Working in cooperation with Emergency Management, we expect Tropical Storm Ophelia to directly impact some afternoon bus routes. As we anticipate deteriorating...
![Upcoming Growth Assessments](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/gloucester_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_13771ef2-17de-42f4-95db-a3432705829d.png)
September 6, 2023
Please click here for information regarding upcoming growth assessments
![Free Breakfast & Lunch Continues for All Students at Achilles](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/gloucester_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_051c52fb-7921-4a41-b3a8-53f1fc1c77a9.jpg)
August 26, 2023
Gloucester County School Nutrition Services is so excited to welcome you back for the first day of school on Monday Aug 28. All students who attend Achilles, Abingdon, Bethel, Pag...
![23-24 Open House Schedule](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/gloucester_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_f8acb739-a06e-45a8-a44b-8d36d0bc9381.jpg)
August 14, 2023
Pre-K through 2nd grade open house is Wednesday, August 23 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. 3rd through 5th grade open house is Thursday, August 24 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. We look forward ...
![Popsicles with Principals](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/gloucester_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_28b64420-fdc5-4e58-a235-4885dc99ffc8.png)
July 25, 2023
All Achilles students and their families are invited to come have a popsicle with our principals. Mrs. Andrews, in her new role as principal, and Ms. Lovelace, who is new to Glouc...
June 30, 2023
Good Evening GCPS Family:
This is Dr. Clemons calling. I hope that you are doing well on this Friday evening. As I close out my tenure today as Superintendent of Gloucester C...
![Summer Food Service Program](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/gloucester_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_05747b20-bcdd-48d7-ab03-5123b7428a73.png)
June 22, 2023
Gloucester County Public Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children...
May 9, 2023
The Computer Science Standards of Learning Revision process is beginning, VDOE is hosting roundtable discussions to garner input from educators, parents, and other stakeholders on...
![GCPS Announcement of Superintendent Search](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/gloucester_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_e0b5ba82-a243-43ae-8d09-63e99b385b5b.png)
May 8, 2023
Gloucester County Public Schools Announcement of Superintendent Search The School Board of Gloucester County Public Schools invites applications and nominations for the posit...
![We want your feedback. Superintendent Search Survey](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/gloucester_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_e53aa54d-51d9-4fe1-82be-ba9b41d2e580.png)
April 21, 2023
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release
Contact Troy Andersen, Chair Gloucester School Board 804-695-7430
Gina Patterson, executive director Virginia School Boards Associat...
![2023-2024 Kindergarten Registration is now OPEN!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/gloucester_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_467384ea-3ca2-4024-b2ff-709cd96e8e49.png)
April 17, 2023
Kindergarten registration for the 2023-2024 school year is now open. For more information, please visit the Student Registration button on the GCPS website or click here . You w...
![April is the Month of the Military Child](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/gloucester_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_aa4ea732-b506-4962-b92b-e20d27379899.png)
April 17, 2023
Help us celebrate the many military children at Achilles by participating in spirit week.
![Early Dismissal](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/gloucester_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_5011329a-7231-482f-ab55-52e3fd1ce8bb.png)
March 29, 2023
Friday, March 31 will be an early dismissal for all elementary students. We will dismiss at 1:30. We are excited for spring break April 3-7. We look forward to seeing you back on ...
March 21, 2023
Calling all adventure seekers of all ages (yes, that means you!) The Historic Gloucester Scavenger Hunt starts on Tuesday, March 21, and runs through April 13. Participation is ea...
![ENGAGE Virginia Initiative Click here to learn more about this free opportunity from VDOE and Graduation Alliance](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/gloucester_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_2cfac284-e2a9-4118-847b-f554262e20e7.png)
March 16, 2023
Free Academic Success Coaching for Students
We’re excited to make you aware of a free program, ENGAGE Virginia , that will provide students with an extra layer of academic s...
![Read Across America Week](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/gloucester_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_7d821461-1daa-4e69-898b-3a7429a960d0.jpg)
February 25, 2023
We will be celebrating Read Across America Week with spirit days. Wear your favorite hat, your wackiest socks, your favorite pajamas, or find a friend to "twin" with!
![Banner and Achilles Book Fair Feb 27 - March 7](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/gloucester_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_39607645-3c7f-41a3-b553-0fadf5e53e3e.png)
February 23, 2023
It's that time of year - the Achilles Book Fair! The fair will begin on February 27th and end of March 7th. Please click here for more information including how to set up ewalle...