📸 Say cheese and save the date! Spring Individuals and Class Picture Day is March 24th!
⚠ Attention Palette Pals! The 2nd/3rd Grade Artist Reception has been rescheduled to March 13th! ⚠
Please note that Monday, 2/17, is an early dismissal for elementary at 1:30pm!
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
⚠ Attention Tuesday Palette Pals! ⚠
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
🐾 Join us as we celebrate the 100th AND the 101st days of school! 🐾
Good afternoon Abingdon Families. Unfortunately, due to a higher-than-normal number of students going home sick this week, we have made the decision to reschedule the PTO Paint Night originally planned for this evening.
The event will be rescheduled for a later date. We understand that this may cause inconvenience, and we apologize for any disruption. The health and well-being of our students is our priority.
Thank you for your understanding and flexibility. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Abingdon.
February 10th - 14th is VDOE Kindness Week! Join us as we create a "Community of Kindness" with a Gently Used Toy Drive to benefit our neighbors, The Boys & Girls Club!
K-5th are invited to participate in a poster contest! Entries are due to Mrs. Pham or Mrs. Mahnke by February 12th!
💙💛 🐾 Please help us congratulate our 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Courtney Chandler! 🐾💛💙
Mrs. Chandler has been teaching at Abingdon since 2018, currently, she is one of our AMAZING Special Education Teachers!
Congratulations Mrs. Chandler!
🌟 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
Due to ongoing weather conditions, we are announcing a 2-hour delay for tomorrow, Friday, January 24, 2025.
Gloucester County Public Schools Cancellation Announcement
Due to ongoing hazardous conditions on back roads, all Gloucester County Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, January 23, 2025. While primary and secondary roads are safe for travel, many back and neighborhood roads remain snow-covered and untreated. Our road assessment teams determined this afternoon that melting during the day, followed by overnight freezing, has created hazardous conditions.
More than half of the miles traveled by our school buses are on these back and neighborhood roads, which are unsafe for travel. Temperatures are expected to remain below freezing overnight and into tomorrow morning, with minimal improvement expected before noon. Out of an abundance of caution and to allow additional time for road treatments, we have made the decision to cancel school for students.
We recognize that parents are eager for students to return to school, and we share in that excitement. To prepare for the start of the second semester, all teachers and staff are asked to report to work at 10:00 am.
Additionally, due to extreme cold, the potential for refreezing and continued hazardous conditions, all afterschool activities are canceled to ensure the safety of students and staff.
The Gloucester County School Board Budget Work Session with Public Input, originally scheduled for tomorrow, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 6:00 pm in the T.C. Walker Auditorium
Thank you for your patience as we navigate this winter weather together!
Sincerely,
The Gloucester County School District
Gloucester County Public Schools Cancellation Announcement
Due to higher-than-anticipated snowfall and hazardous road conditions, all Gloucester County Public Schools will be closed today, Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Our road assessment teams have determined that the roads are slippery and unsafe for travel. With temperatures expected to remain below freezing throughout the day, conditions are unlikely to improve.
The safety of our students, staff, and community is our highest priority. Please stay safe, and we will provide updates as necessary. Thank you for your understanding.
Gloucester County Public Schools – Two-Hour Delay Announcement
Due to anticipated weather conditions, all Gloucester County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
The National Weather Service predicts less than 1 inch of snow Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. However, cold temperatures may increase the risk of icy roadways, potentially causing travel issues.
Road assessment teams will evaluate conditions early tomorrow morning. Should road conditions warrant further adjustments, additional changes to the schedule may be announced early tomorrow.
Buses will run their routes two hours later than normal, and all schools will open two hours later than their regular start time.
We encourage everyone to travel safely and stay tuned for updates via email, text, and the GCPS website.
Thank you and have a great evening.
Anthony Vladu, Ed.D.
Gloucester County Public Schools Superintendent
Anna Harwood – Abingdon Elementary School
This week, we celebrate Anna Harwood, principal of Abingdon Elementary, for her dedication to her students, staff, and school community. Thank you for making a difference every day! ❤️ #PrincipalAppreciationWeek #PawesomePanthers #GCPSLeadership
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.
