TOMORROW is our 2nd ALL PRO DAD Breakfast of the year! We can't wait to see you all there!
Gloucester County Public Schools
Two-Hour Delay
After careful evaluation by our road assessment team, we have determined that packed snow and ice on some back neighborhood roads make travel difficult. For the safety of our students and staff, Gloucester County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, January 13, 2025.
Nighttime temperatures this week are expected to remain below freezing, which may contribute to icy conditions. Please remind your student to dress in layers to stay warm and comfortable throughout the day.
We will continue to monitor road conditions early in the morning to ensure everyone’s safety. Your well-being is always our top priority, and we appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate this winter weather together.
Stay safe and warm!
Anthony Vladu, Ed.D.
Gloucester County Public Schools Superintendent
After School Activities Canceled-Gloucester County is under a winter storm warning from 7:00 PM on Friday to 1:00 PM on Saturday, with forecasts predicting 2 to 4 inches of snow. We expect to receive more updates from Wakefield, but the latest information indicates that precipitation will begin in our area between 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM tomorrow. Given the timing of the storm and the forecast of below-freezing temperatures through mid-morning on Saturday, all after-school activities are canceled on Friday, January 10, 2025, and Saturday, January 11, 2025. There are no changes to the regular school schedule.
Keep an eye out, slips are coming home this week!
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
Decembuuurrrr has officially brought the cold weather!
❄ 12/6 is the Festival of Trees in the Historic Circle from 5:00pm - 8:00pm
❄ 12/7 is the Annual Christmas & Holiday Parade on Main Street! 3:00pm - 5:10pm
❄ VDH's Children's Dental Clinic will be here at Abingdon 12/10 - 12/12
❄ 5 Days of Festive Dress begins on 12/16!
❄ SANTA'S COMING!! Santa Breakfast is on 12/18 @ 7:30am
❄ 12/23 - 1/3 is Winter Break!
🦷 Consent forms are being sent home this week!
📢 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
🎖 Calling all 2nd grade families and Veteran's! We invite you to join us on Monday, November 11th for a special Veteran's Day celebration!
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!
Panthers! Let's show our support for Gloucester High School and Dress like a DUKE tomorrow, October 11th!
👻🎃🦇 Our annual Trunk or Treat will be on October 25th from 5:30pm - 7:00pm in the Abingdon Bus Loop!
Thank you to our families that have already donated candy!! 🍭
We would love for our Pawsome Panthers to help support the great work being done by Gloucester High School!
There will be a collection bin for students to donate these goods throughout next week!
If you have any questions, please contact Lauren Ginder at (804)642-9240 or Lauren.ginder@gc.k12.va.us
🧹🧼 To the ones who sweep us off our feet and keep our school shining bright, Happy Custodian Appreciation Day!
🐾 We appreciate all that you do to keep our school safe and clean! 🐾
🥞 Tomorrow is our All Pro Dad Breakfast at 7:30am! See you there!
**Attention 4th Grade Palette Pals!**
📢 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. 🌧️🎉🏈
