👏 AP Appreciation—All Week Long!
Even during spring break, we’re giving a well-deserved shoutout to our Assistant Principals. Your leadership keeps everything running and your impact does not go unnoticed!
Even during spring break, we’re giving a well-deserved shoutout to our Assistant Principals. Your leadership keeps everything running and your impact does not go unnoticed!
What an incredible day at Gloucester High School on Thursday, April 2! 🎉
We were proud to host the Jostens Renaissance Regional Student Leadership Collaborative, welcoming hundreds of students from high schools across the region. The energy, ideas, and passion for building positive school cultures were truly inspiring!
It was especially exciting to have students from Page Middle School, Botetourt Elementary, and Achilles Elementary join us as well. These future leaders came ready to learn, collaborate, and bring back meaningful ideas to strengthen their own school communities.
Since implementing the Renaissance program in 2023, Gloucester High School has quickly become a recognized leader in Virginia and across the nation for its commitment to celebrating students and fostering a positive school climate.
A highlight of the day was celebrating our very own Beth Coleman, GHS Leadership teacher, who was honored as a Jostens Renaissance Educator of the Year. This well-deserved recognition reflects her dedication, passion, and the lasting impact she has on our students and school culture.
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this event such a success. The future of student leadership is bright! 💙
#JostensRenaissance #StudentLeadership #SchoolCulture #GloucesterHighSchool #GHS #LeadTheWay #StudentVoice #FutureLeaders #EducationMatters #PositiveCulture #VirginiaSchools #LeadershipInAction
We were proud to host the Jostens Renaissance Regional Student Leadership Collaborative, welcoming hundreds of students from high schools across the region. The energy, ideas, and passion for building positive school cultures were truly inspiring!
It was especially exciting to have students from Page Middle School, Botetourt Elementary, and Achilles Elementary join us as well. These future leaders came ready to learn, collaborate, and bring back meaningful ideas to strengthen their own school communities.
Since implementing the Renaissance program in 2023, Gloucester High School has quickly become a recognized leader in Virginia and across the nation for its commitment to celebrating students and fostering a positive school climate.
A highlight of the day was celebrating our very own Beth Coleman, GHS Leadership teacher, who was honored as a Jostens Renaissance Educator of the Year. This well-deserved recognition reflects her dedication, passion, and the lasting impact she has on our students and school culture.
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this event such a success. The future of student leadership is bright! 💙
#JostensRenaissance #StudentLeadership #SchoolCulture #GloucesterHighSchool #GHS #LeadTheWay #StudentVoice #FutureLeaders #EducationMatters #PositiveCulture #VirginiaSchools #LeadershipInAction
✨ Happy National School Librarian Day✨
School librarians play a vital role in connecting students to resources, encouraging curiosity, and supporting lifelong learning. We appreciate all that you do!
School librarians play a vital role in connecting students to resources, encouraging curiosity, and supporting lifelong learning. We appreciate all that you do!
Embrace Stress Awareness Month this April, a call to prioritize mental well-being. 🧠 Amidst the hustle of academics, both students and staff need those daily moments to reset and embrace mindfulness. Take breaks, step outside, and breathe deeply—small acts with a big impact on stress. Your well-being is a priority!
For support, Care Solace is available 24/7/365. Dial 📞 888-515-0595 or visit 💻 caresolace.com/gcps. Take the time for yourself, practice mindfulness, and thrive. 💚 #StressAwareness #MentalHealthMatters
For support, Care Solace is available 24/7/365. Dial 📞 888-515-0595 or visit 💻 caresolace.com/gcps. Take the time for yourself, practice mindfulness, and thrive. 💚 #StressAwareness #MentalHealthMatters
🍎 Happy National Paraprofessionals Day!🍎
Today we celebrate the incredible paraprofessionals who support our students and staff each day. Your patience, dedication, and care make a lasting difference in our classrooms and across our school community. Thank you for all that you do! #NationalParaprofessionalsDay #ThankYou
Today we celebrate the incredible paraprofessionals who support our students and staff each day. Your patience, dedication, and care make a lasting difference in our classrooms and across our school community. Thank you for all that you do! #NationalParaprofessionalsDay #ThankYou
🌼 April at a Glance is here!🌼
From celebrating our students and staff to spring break and special recognition days, April is packed with meaningful moments across GCPS. Be sure to visit your school’s website for additional events, and stay connected!
From celebrating our students and staff to spring break and special recognition days, April is packed with meaningful moments across GCPS. Be sure to visit your school’s website for additional events, and stay connected!
Students at Gloucester High School took an exciting step toward their futures at Wednesday’s Interactive Career Expo! 🎓✨
On March 25, 2026, students had the opportunity to connect directly with representatives from local businesses, technical schools, and military branches—exploring a wide range of pathways available after high school. From hands-on career insights to meaningful conversations, this event helped students better understand the skills and opportunities that await them.
Experiences like these are essential in preparing our students for success beyond graduation. By fostering career readiness and strengthening connections with our local workforce, we are empowering the next generation to make informed decisions and thrive in today’s ever-evolving job market.
Thank you to all of our community partners who made this impactful event possible! 💼🔧🇺🇸 #CareerReadiness #WorkforceDevelopment #FutureReady
On March 25, 2026, students had the opportunity to connect directly with representatives from local businesses, technical schools, and military branches—exploring a wide range of pathways available after high school. From hands-on career insights to meaningful conversations, this event helped students better understand the skills and opportunities that await them.
Experiences like these are essential in preparing our students for success beyond graduation. By fostering career readiness and strengthening connections with our local workforce, we are empowering the next generation to make informed decisions and thrive in today’s ever-evolving job market.
Thank you to all of our community partners who made this impactful event possible! 💼🔧🇺🇸 #CareerReadiness #WorkforceDevelopment #FutureReady
Active learning in action at Peasley Middle School! 📚✨
In Ms. Fradenburgh and Ms. Jeffrey’s 6th Grade ELA classes, students are diving into station rotations that keep them moving, thinking, and engaged every step of the way. From analyzing text features and practicing typography skills to sorting transition words and comparing ideas, each station challenges students to apply their learning in meaningful ways.
Students are not just completing tasks—they’re collaborating, discussing, and building deeper understanding through hands-on activities. Whether working independently or with peers, they are strengthening critical reading and writing skills that support strong academic achievement.
This is what engaged learning looks like—active, purposeful, and student-centered! 💡👏
#PeasleyMiddle #GCPS #ActiveLearning #StudentEngagement #ELA #MiddleSchool #LearningInAction #StudentSuccess #FutureReady
In Ms. Fradenburgh and Ms. Jeffrey’s 6th Grade ELA classes, students are diving into station rotations that keep them moving, thinking, and engaged every step of the way. From analyzing text features and practicing typography skills to sorting transition words and comparing ideas, each station challenges students to apply their learning in meaningful ways.
Students are not just completing tasks—they’re collaborating, discussing, and building deeper understanding through hands-on activities. Whether working independently or with peers, they are strengthening critical reading and writing skills that support strong academic achievement.
This is what engaged learning looks like—active, purposeful, and student-centered! 💡👏
#PeasleyMiddle #GCPS #ActiveLearning #StudentEngagement #ELA #MiddleSchool #LearningInAction #StudentSuccess #FutureReady
GCPS is sharing this informative PEATC webinar highlighting the perspectives of adult siblings of individuals with disabilities. This discussion explores lived experiences, family dynamics, and available supports for families. If you have questions, please reach out to our Special Education Department at 804-693-7880.
Onward to Preschool – Taking the Big Step from Early Intervention
Gloucester County Public Schools is sharing this helpful resource from PEATC to support families as they transition from Early Intervention to Preschool and ECSE services. This webinar is designed to guide families through the next steps and provide practical tips for a smooth transition. If you have questions, please contact our GCPS Special Education Department at 804-693-7880.
Gloucester County Public Schools is sharing this helpful resource from PEATC to support families as they transition from Early Intervention to Preschool and ECSE services. This webinar is designed to guide families through the next steps and provide practical tips for a smooth transition. If you have questions, please contact our GCPS Special Education Department at 804-693-7880.
📚✨ Engaged Learning in 7th Grade English!
Students in Ms. King and Ms. Boyce’s 7th grade English classes at Page Middle School participated in an interactive Figurative Language and Poetry Analysis station activity this week!
Working in small groups, students rotated through three learning stations designed to strengthen their understanding of figurative language and literary analysis. At one station, students highlighted examples of figurative language in a short passage. At another, they annotated Langston Hughes’ poem “Mother to Son,” analyzing the poem’s message and literary devices. The final station gave students the opportunity to complete independent practice identifying figures of speech and applying what they learned.
This collaborative rotation allowed students to analyze text, discuss ideas with peers, and build deeper comprehension skills while exploring how authors use figurative language to add meaning and impact to their writing. Great work, Eagles! 🦅📖
#PageMiddleSchool #7thGradeEnglish #StudentLearning #FigurativeLanguage #PoetryAnalysis
Students in Ms. King and Ms. Boyce’s 7th grade English classes at Page Middle School participated in an interactive Figurative Language and Poetry Analysis station activity this week!
Working in small groups, students rotated through three learning stations designed to strengthen their understanding of figurative language and literary analysis. At one station, students highlighted examples of figurative language in a short passage. At another, they annotated Langston Hughes’ poem “Mother to Son,” analyzing the poem’s message and literary devices. The final station gave students the opportunity to complete independent practice identifying figures of speech and applying what they learned.
This collaborative rotation allowed students to analyze text, discuss ideas with peers, and build deeper comprehension skills while exploring how authors use figurative language to add meaning and impact to their writing. Great work, Eagles! 🦅📖
#PageMiddleSchool #7thGradeEnglish #StudentLearning #FigurativeLanguage #PoetryAnalysis
⚠️ Menu Access Update
Linq Connect is currently experiencing an outage. While the issue is being resolved, a PDF version of the Elementary and Middle School menu is available for printing on the Food Services page of the GCPS website. Linq has also shared that families may create an account on Linq Connect to view menus while they work to restore full service.
Linq Connect is currently experiencing an outage. While the issue is being resolved, a PDF version of the Elementary and Middle School menu is available for printing on the Food Services page of the GCPS website. Linq has also shared that families may create an account on Linq Connect to view menus while they work to restore full service.
We are pleased to share this upcoming PEATC webinar focused on strengthening communication and advocacy skills for families and caregivers of youth with disabilities. This session offers practical strategies for navigating conversations and supporting self-advocacy. For additional information, please contact the GCPS Special Education Department at 804-693-7880.
GCPS Preschool information for 2026-2027 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
🍎🥞 National School Breakfast Week
Join The Quest for School Breakfast and start your day fueled, focused, and ready to learn! Gloucester County Public Schools is celebrating National School Breakfast Week, March 2–6, with a special “Breakfast for Lunch” menu at our Elementary and Middle Schools. Students can enjoy many of their breakfast favorites throughout the week, including Breakfast Pizza, Breakfast Burritos, Breakfast Bowls, French Toast Casserole, and more. These are the same delicious items served on our regular breakfast menu — a great opportunity for students to discover (or rediscover!) their favorites. At Gloucester High School, Breakfast for Lunch will be served Tuesday with Sausage Gravy and Thursday with Breakfast Pizza. We encourage all students to participate and fuel their day with a nutritious meal that supports focus, energy, and learning. Join the quest for school breakfast!
It’s Read Across America Week! 📚
This year we celebrate “A Nation of Diverse Readers,” recognizing the power of stories to reflect our experiences, broaden our perspectives, and connect us through reading. Let’s celebrate the joy of reading together!
This year we celebrate “A Nation of Diverse Readers,” recognizing the power of stories to reflect our experiences, broaden our perspectives, and connect us through reading. Let’s celebrate the joy of reading together!
Here is the menu for the week! See you at Breakfast!
🏰 Monday – Breakfast Pizza Day (ES & MS) The quest begins! 🍕 Join us for Breakfast Pizza, plus ham & cheese sandwiches, chef salad, veggies, and fruit to fuel your day.
🌯 Tuesday – Breakfast Burrito Day (ES & MS) Power up your quest! 🌯 Enjoy a Ham, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Burrito, grilled cheese, fresh salads, veggies, and fruit. 🥣 Tuesday – Sausage Gravy (GHS) Dukes, it’s Breakfast for Lunch! Join us Tuesday for Sausage Gravy and fuel up the Duke way.
🍳 Wednesday – Breakfast Bowl Day (ES & MS) Midweek fuel for champions! 🥣 Today’s feature is a Breakfast Bowl with a muffin, plus chicken nuggets, fresh veggies, and fruit.
🍗 Thursday – Homestyle Favorites (ES & MS) Keep the quest going! 🏰 Enjoy Chicken on a Homemade Roll, corn dog nuggets, fresh salads, veggies, and fruit. 🍕 Thursday – Breakfast Pizza (GHS) Don’t miss it, Dukes! Thursday’s Breakfast for Lunch feature is Breakfast Pizza — a fan favorite.
🥞 Friday – French Toast Finale (ES & MS) Finish the quest strong! 🥞 We’re serving French Toast Casserole with sausage, yogurt options, tater tots, and more.
🏰 Monday – Breakfast Pizza Day (ES & MS) The quest begins! 🍕 Join us for Breakfast Pizza, plus ham & cheese sandwiches, chef salad, veggies, and fruit to fuel your day.
🌯 Tuesday – Breakfast Burrito Day (ES & MS) Power up your quest! 🌯 Enjoy a Ham, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Burrito, grilled cheese, fresh salads, veggies, and fruit. 🥣 Tuesday – Sausage Gravy (GHS) Dukes, it’s Breakfast for Lunch! Join us Tuesday for Sausage Gravy and fuel up the Duke way.
🍳 Wednesday – Breakfast Bowl Day (ES & MS) Midweek fuel for champions! 🥣 Today’s feature is a Breakfast Bowl with a muffin, plus chicken nuggets, fresh veggies, and fruit.
🍗 Thursday – Homestyle Favorites (ES & MS) Keep the quest going! 🏰 Enjoy Chicken on a Homemade Roll, corn dog nuggets, fresh salads, veggies, and fruit. 🍕 Thursday – Breakfast Pizza (GHS) Don’t miss it, Dukes! Thursday’s Breakfast for Lunch feature is Breakfast Pizza — a fan favorite.
🥞 Friday – French Toast Finale (ES & MS) Finish the quest strong! 🥞 We’re serving French Toast Casserole with sausage, yogurt options, tater tots, and more.
✨ Preschool Screenings at GCPS ✨
Gloucester County Public Schools conducts preschool screenings throughout the school year as part of our Child Find Activities. If your child is having difficulty walking, talking, playing, or meeting developmental milestones, a screening may help identify their needs early.
📞 Interested? Contact your child’s zoned elementary school for more information.
Gloucester County Public Schools conducts preschool screenings throughout the school year as part of our Child Find Activities. If your child is having difficulty walking, talking, playing, or meeting developmental milestones, a screening may help identify their needs early.
📞 Interested? Contact your child’s zoned elementary school for more information.
🌷 March at a Glance 🎶🎨
This month we celebrate Music in Our Schools Month and Youth Art Month, recognizing the creativity and talent of our students. Be sure to check the graphic for additional important dates and events happening throughout March!
This month we celebrate Music in Our Schools Month and Youth Art Month, recognizing the creativity and talent of our students. Be sure to check the graphic for additional important dates and events happening throughout March!
Our school social workers support students, strengthen families, and help remove barriers to learning every day. Thank you for the compassion, dedication, and difference you make in our schools! #SchoolSocialWorkersRock #UniteToIgnite #Impact
