💙 PTO Appreciation Day 💛
Today we’re shining a big, bright spotlight on our AMAZING Abingdon Elementary PTO ! Thank you for the countless volunteer hours, late-night planning, grant writing, supply runs, decorating, cheering at events, organizing fundraisers, and stepping in wherever our Panthers need you. Because of you, students enjoy richer learning experiences, teachers feel supported, and families feel connected.
To every board member, volunteer, donor, and parent who shares a post or sends in cookies for a staff treat: YOU make the difference. We appreciate you more than words can say! 🐾
Today we’re shining a big, bright spotlight on our AMAZING Abingdon Elementary PTO ! Thank you for the countless volunteer hours, late-night planning, grant writing, supply runs, decorating, cheering at events, organizing fundraisers, and stepping in wherever our Panthers need you. Because of you, students enjoy richer learning experiences, teachers feel supported, and families feel connected.
To every board member, volunteer, donor, and parent who shares a post or sends in cookies for a staff treat: YOU make the difference. We appreciate you more than words can say! 🐾
Dear GCPS Families,
This morning, updated flood models and new rainfall and river-gauge data have increased the projected risk of flooding in our area. To keep our students and staff safe, we are adjusting today’s dismissal schedule.
What Has Changed
• Forecasts now call for heavier rainfall across areas feeding into local creeks and rivers.
• River-gauge readings show rising water levels reaching thresholds for early flooding.
• The National Weather Service has issued updated flash-flood warnings for low-lying areas, particularly near bridges and roadways.
• Rain totals are expected to exceed earlier projections, with flooding risks arriving earlier in the day—during normal dismissal hours.
Adjusted Dismissal Times for Today
• Middle & High Schools: 12:15 PM
• Elementary Schools: 1:30 PM
What Families Should Do
• Please plan for earlier pickup times.
• Bus routes may be altered or delayed; check with your school or transportation coordinator.
• Walkers and parent pick-ups should avoid flood-prone routes.
• Continue to monitor GCPS communications (email, text alerts, website) for updates.
Thank you for your flexibility and understanding. The safety of our students, staff, and community remains our highest priority.
Sincerely,
Gloucester County Public Schools
This morning, updated flood models and new rainfall and river-gauge data have increased the projected risk of flooding in our area. To keep our students and staff safe, we are adjusting today’s dismissal schedule.
What Has Changed
• Forecasts now call for heavier rainfall across areas feeding into local creeks and rivers.
• River-gauge readings show rising water levels reaching thresholds for early flooding.
• The National Weather Service has issued updated flash-flood warnings for low-lying areas, particularly near bridges and roadways.
• Rain totals are expected to exceed earlier projections, with flooding risks arriving earlier in the day—during normal dismissal hours.
Adjusted Dismissal Times for Today
• Middle & High Schools: 12:15 PM
• Elementary Schools: 1:30 PM
What Families Should Do
• Please plan for earlier pickup times.
• Bus routes may be altered or delayed; check with your school or transportation coordinator.
• Walkers and parent pick-ups should avoid flood-prone routes.
• Continue to monitor GCPS communications (email, text alerts, website) for updates.
Thank you for your flexibility and understanding. The safety of our students, staff, and community remains our highest priority.
Sincerely,
Gloucester County Public Schools
📢 ATTENTION Returning Panthers! 🐾💙💛
If your student is returning to Abingdon Elementary for the 2025–2026 school year, please be sure to complete the Returning Student Annual Update in PowerSchool!
✅ This step is required to receive your child’s class assignment at Open House, even if nothing has changed.
📧 On July 22, an email was sent to all returning families with the link to complete the update.
Need help? Call our main office at 804-642-9885.
Let’s get those updates done so we’re ready for an amazing year! 🎉
If your student is returning to Abingdon Elementary for the 2025–2026 school year, please be sure to complete the Returning Student Annual Update in PowerSchool!
✅ This step is required to receive your child’s class assignment at Open House, even if nothing has changed.
📧 On July 22, an email was sent to all returning families with the link to complete the update.
Need help? Call our main office at 804-642-9885.
Let’s get those updates done so we’re ready for an amazing year! 🎉
🍽️☀️ Summer Meal Pickup Reminder! Last Pick Up! ☀️🍽️
For families who registered, summer meal pickups will take place at Page Middle School TODAY:
📅 August 7
Thank you for participating in the GCPS Summer Meals Program!
#GCPSMeals #Summer #GCPSCommunity
For families who registered, summer meal pickups will take place at Page Middle School TODAY:
📅 August 7
Thank you for participating in the GCPS Summer Meals Program!
#GCPSMeals #Summer #GCPSCommunity
🍽️☀️ Summer Meal Pickup Reminder! ☀️🍽️
For families who registered, summer meal pickups will take place at Page Middle School on the following Thursdays:
📅 July 31
📅 August 7
Thank you for participating in the GCPS Summer Meals Program!
#GCPSMeals #Summer #GCPSCommunity
For families who registered, summer meal pickups will take place at Page Middle School on the following Thursdays:
📅 July 31
📅 August 7
Thank you for participating in the GCPS Summer Meals Program!
#GCPSMeals #Summer #GCPSCommunity
Student Meal Update for 2025-26
🍽️☀️ Summer Meal Pickup Reminder! ☀️🍽️
For families who registered, summer meal pickups will take place at Page Middle School on the following Thursdays:
📅 July 24, 31
📅 August 7
Thank you for participating in the GCPS Summer Meals Program!
#GCPSMeals #Summer #GCPSCommunity
For families who registered, summer meal pickups will take place at Page Middle School on the following Thursdays:
📅 July 24, 31
📅 August 7
Thank you for participating in the GCPS Summer Meals Program!
#GCPSMeals #Summer #GCPSCommunity
Questions? Please call the Main Office at (804) 642-9885!
🎉 Updated and confirmed! 🎉
We were so excited to share our Open House dates that we got ahead of ourselves and left out a few important details. Here’s the full, finalized schedule so you can mark your calendars with confidence! ✏️📚
Be on the lookout for more info from your student’s school coming soon! #GCPS
We were so excited to share our Open House dates that we got ahead of ourselves and left out a few important details. Here’s the full, finalized schedule so you can mark your calendars with confidence! ✏️📚
Be on the lookout for more info from your student’s school coming soon! #GCPS
🏫✨ UPDATED Save the Date – GCPS Open House! ✨🏫
We can’t wait to welcome our students and families back! 💙 Open House dates and times are set—stay tuned for more details from your school. Come meet your teachers, tour the building, and get ready for an amazing year ahead! 🎒✏️
#GCPSOpenHouse #BackToSchool #WelcomeBack
🍽️☀️ Summer Meal Pickup Reminder! ☀️🍽️
For families who registered, summer meal pickups will take place at Page Middle School on the following Thursdays:
📅 July 17, 24, 31
📅 August 7
Thank you for participating in the GCPS Summer Meals Program!
#GCPSMeals #Summer #GCPSCommunity
🍽️☀️ Summer Meal Pickup Reminder! ☀️🍽️
For families who registered, summer meal pickups will take place at Page Middle School on the following Thursdays:
📅 July 10, 17, 24, 31
📅 August 7
Thank you for participating in the GCPS Summer Meals Program!
#GCPSMeals #Summer #GCPSCommunity
For families who registered, summer meal pickups will take place at Page Middle School on the following Thursdays:
📅 July 10, 17, 24, 31
📅 August 7
Thank you for participating in the GCPS Summer Meals Program!
#GCPSMeals #Summer #GCPSCommunity
Call 804-693-6081 to register for Sun Meals! This is a great opportunity for children 18 and under to get 7 days of breakfast and lunch.
POV: it's the last week of school and every day feels like a celebration 🥳
⚠ Reminder: No school on Monday, 5/26 for Memorial Day! ⚠
Hi GCPS families and friends,
On behalf of the GHS Renaissance Club, we’re asking for your help to support a community that’s going through something we know all too well.
Our Renaissance partners in London, Kentucky were hit by a tornado that destroyed homes, businesses, and an elementary school. That experience hits close to home.
We remember what it was like to lose Page Middle School—and we remember how much it meant when others stepped in to support us.
Now it’s our turn to do the same.
They need clothing, hygiene products, and blankets. We aren’t accepting food, since all donations will be shipped to Kentucky.
We’re collecting items from Tuesday, May 27 through Monday, June 2. You can drop off donations at any GCPS school or at TC Walker Regional Education Center. Let’s come together as a school community. When Gloucester gives, we give with our whole heart.
Thank you for standing with us,
On behalf of the GHS Renaissance Club
Gloucester County Public Schools
**Please note the following schedule changes if you are planning to have lunch with your 3rd or 5th grader!
📚 Head's up, Panthers! 📚
🎨 Attention Kindergarten and 1st grade Palette Pals! 🎨
An IN-HOUSE Art reception will be held THIS Wednesday in the Abingdon Cafeteria from 5:30pm -6:30pm. We hope you'll come out to see their masterpieces and support our young artists!
Can't make it? No problem! An all-GCPS reception will be held at Arts on Main on 5/15 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm!
✨ Your Abingdon May/June 2025 Paw Print Newsletter is live! ✨ Printed copies will hop off the press and come home with your Panther soon!
IN THIS EDITION:
🌞 5/5 - 5/9 is Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week! Follow our Abingdon PTO for ideas to celebrate!
🌞 THIS WEDNESDAY, 5/7, is our K and 1st Grade Palette Pals' IN HOUSE Art Reception in the Abingdon Cafeteria from 5:30pm - 6:30pm!
🌞 School Nurse Appreciation day is 5/7 - Thank you Nurse Hawkey!
🌞 National Speech Pathologist Day is 5/18! - Thank you Mrs. Scione and Ms. Goltermann!
🌞 Do you have a rising Kindergartener? "Ready, Set, Kindergarten," a rising Kindergarten information session, will take place at Abingdon on 5/19 from 5:30 - 6:30pm.
🌞 SOLs are coming 5/13 - 5/30! Pg. 2 features our SOL schedule and some helpful tips for families and students to get "Test Ready"!
🌞 5/26 is Memorial Day - Division is closed - NO SCHOOL!
🌞 See the Newsletter for important last week of school (6/2 - 6/6) dates!
🌞 VOLUNTEER SIGNUPS ARE NOW OPEN! https://linktr.ee/AbingdonPantherVolunteering
