Gloucester and Mathews public schools held their convocations last Wednesday, Aug. 17, at the two county high schools. Above, members of the Bethel Elementary School wave their pom-poms in support of their school with GCPS assistant superintendent Dr. Chuck Wagner standing in the foreground. Below, Chef André Smith speaks to the MCPS staff during the Mathews convocation with assistant superintendent Lesley Hunley and school board chair Desmond Smith looking on.

Teachers and other employees of Gloucester and Mathews schools got ready for the coming school year during convocations last Wednesday, Aug. 17, held at their respective high schools.

In Gloucester

“Thank you for choosing us as your employer,” said Gloucester School Board chair Troy Andersen told the assembled GCPS staff gathered in the GHS gym for the pep rally-style convocation.

County Administrator Carol Steele also spoke at Gloucester’s convocation, telling staff that they make a difference for students, famili...