MHS Class of ’74 planning for 50th reunion (8/30/2023) - The Mathews High School Class of 1974 is planning a 50-year class reunion on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Former MHS school administrators and school personnel, as well as former teachers… …
School Brief (8/30/2023) - Meredith MacLeod Jones of Richmond, recently earned her Doctor of Occupational Therapy from Emory & Henry College. She is the daughter of Hubert and Fran Jones of Richmond, and the… …
Brewer to run for Gloucester School Board (8/30/2023) - Fred A. Brewer Jr., 68, of Gloucester Point, has announced his candidacy for the Gloucester County School Board to fulfill the remainder of former school board member Kellie Lockerby’s unexpired… …
McDonough runs in special school board election (8/30/2023) - Deborah L. McDonough, 65, of Hayes, has announced her candidacy for the Gloucester County School Board to fulfill the remainder of former at-large school board member Kellie Lockerby’s unexpired term… …
Nash to run for Gloucester School Board (8/30/2023) - Matthew R. Nash, 43, of Gloucester, has announced his candidacy for the Gloucester County School Board to fulfill the remainder of former at-large school board member Kellie Lockerby’s unexpired term… …
Saulman to run for Gloucester School Board (3/29/2023) - Cindy Saulman, 63, of Gloucester, has announced her candidacy in the November election for the at-large seat on the Gloucester County School Board. “I’m invested in these kids,” said Saulman.… …
Promoting reading (8/30/2023) - Thomas Hunter Middle School librarian Jenny Ewell wrote and received a federal grant for $6,600 called “Self-Selected Reading” to promote daily reading habits at school while building classroom libraries in… …
Opening daySmooth Monday opening in Gloucester, Mathews (8/30/2023) - Classes began Monday in Gloucester and Mathews, and opening day went off without a hitch, according to the new superintendents in the two counties. In Gloucester “It went great,” said… …
Cell phone policy approved on 3-2 vote (8/23/2023) - In a special meeting that lasted about 15 minutes Tuesday night, the Mathews County School Board adopted a policy prohibiting the possession and use of cell phones and other personal… …
McPherson named to school board (8/23/2023) - The Gloucester County School Board appointed Nicole McPherson as the interim at-large school board member effective Sept. 9 through Dec. 31, following Monday’s special closed meeting. McPherson holds a bachelor’s… …MHS band ready for performance season (8/23/2023) - Although the 2023-2024 school year has not yet officially begun, the Mathews High School marching band has been hard at work for months to get ready for the performance season,… …
Farm Bureau awards $9,000 in scholarships (8/23/2023) - The Gloucester-Mathews Farm Bureau Board of Directors recently awarded scholarships totaling $9,000 to nine local students. Presentations were made before the membership at the Annual Producer Dinner Meeting held Aug.… …
Dr. Daniel welcomes teachers at convocation (8/23/2023) - Newly-appointed Mathews Schools Superintendent Dr. David Daniel delivered a welcome address to teachers and other school employees during the division’s annual convocation, held on Wednesday, Aug. 16 at Mathews High… …School Calendars 2023-2024 (8/23/2023) - School officials in Gloucester and Mathews counties have announced the following calendars for the upcoming school year. Gloucester Aug. 28, First day of schoolSept. 1-4, Labor Day holiday, division closedSept.… …
Local teachers complete first Dragon Run in-service (8/23/2023) - While it may have looked like a fun day kayaking with friends, educators from Gloucester, Mathews and Middlesex counties were actually at work, taking part in a three-day professional in-service… …Classes start Monday in Gloucester, Mathews (8/23/2023) - Grab your backpacks, pack a lunch and lace up your new shoes, because we are headed back to school. The 2023-2024 academic year begins Monday, Aug. 28, in Gloucester and… …
Mobjack Christian Academy delays opening (8/23/2023) - Mobjack Christian Academy, a new Christian school located at BridgePoint Church, Harcum, announced last week that it will not be opening for the fall semester. According to Head of School… …
Abingdon, Peasley named Virginia Naturally Schools (8/16/2023) - The Department of Wildlife Resources’ Virginia Naturally Schools Program has recognized 48 schools for their efforts during the 2022-2023 school year, including Abingdon Elementary School and Peasley Middle School. This… …
Mathews board to meet Tuesday on cell phone policy (8/16/2023) - Although the Mathews County School Board began discussion and consideration of a division-wide student cell phone use policy back in March with an eye of getting it on the books… …
Scholarship recipient (8/16/2023) - Alex Mills of Susan, right, a rising senior at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, has received the J. Christopher Bill Scholarship in memory of a late professor of… …School board makes personnel appointments (8/16/2023) - The Gloucester County School Board made several personnel appointments at is regular monthly meeting, held Aug. 8 in the T.C. Walker Education Center auditorium. Diana Shuster of Gloucester was appointed… …
School Brief (8/16/2023) - Brittany Kenner of Gloucester, was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete… …
Gloucester High School renovation project continues during summer (8/16/2023) - “It’s been amazing what we’ve been able to accomplish over the summer.” Charles Records, construction/project coordinator for Gloucester County Public Schools, recounted the work that has been completed so far… …Search process begins for school board vacancy (8/16/2023) - The Gloucester County School Board announced last week its process for selecting an interim candidate to fill one of the board’s at-large seats since the resignation of Kellie Lockerby, who… …
Open houses next week for county schools (8/16/2023) - The 2023-2024 school year is almost here, and open houses will be held next week in Gloucester and Mathews counties to give students and parents the chance to meet with… …