State seminar (6/4/2026) - Gloucester High School sophomores Marlee Thorson and Carodie Walker, from left, attended the Virginia Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) State Leadership Seminar over the weekend at James Madison University. These… …
GI Foundation awards scholarships (6/4/2026) - The Gwynn’s Island Civic League Foundation recently awarded two $1,000 scholarships to Mathews High School graduating seniors. Ellie Congrove and Morgan Stearns received the scholarships based on their academic and… …
Morgan receives Atherton Memorial Scholarship (6/4/2026) - The Atherton Memorial Scholarship, established by the Joseph Atherton family to honor a Mathews High School graduate pursuing further education in trades, technical training or community college, was recently awarded… …School Brief (6/4/2026) - Aiden Pincince of Gloucester, was named to Shenandoah University’s president’s list for the spring 2026 term. To attain this honor, students must earn a minimum grade point average of 3.9. …
Mathews High School holds graduation ceremony Saturday (6/3/2026) - Parents, other family members and friends filled the Harry M. Ward Auditorium on Saturday morning to celebrate the 65 Mathews High School seniors as they received their diplomas, wishing them… …GHS to graduate 348 Sunday (6/3/2026) - Gloucester High School is scheduled to graduate 348 of its seniors in the school’s 73rd annual commencement exercises on Sunday. The 2026 commencement ceremony will begin at 3 p.m. at… …
Deadline Monday for ‘250 for 250’ essay contest (5/27/2026) - Monday is the deadline for entries in the Gazette-Journal’s “250 for 250” essay contest, which invites Gloucester and Mathews students in grades 8-12 to win cash prizes for submitting a… …
68 MHS seniors set to graduate (5/27/2026) - Sterling Ray Hudgins Jr. and Ella Bayleigh Ward will be the top graduates as they and their classmates receive diplomas on Saturday at Mathews High School’s 87th annual commencement exercises… …
Willy Wonka (5/27/2026) - Ware Academy’s drama club, which includes students in second through eighth grades, recently performed a rendition of “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.” Through theater, students develop communication skills, creativity,… …School Briefs (5/27/2026) - Southern New Hampshire University has announced its spring 2026 president’s list. To receive this honor, full-time students must earn a minimum grade point average of 3.7. Local students named to… …
GHS Class of ’76 to hold 50th reunion (5/27/2026) - The Gloucester High School Class of 1976 will hold its 50th reunion on Saturday, July 18, at the Newport News Marriott at City Center. The event will be held from… …
Gloucester School Board approves personnel appointments (5/27/2026) - The Gloucester County School Board approved several personnel appointments during its May 12 meeting, which was held in the T.C. Walker Education Center auditorium. Harold Gibbs III of Newport News… …
Spring concert (5/27/2026) - The Mathews Music Department and Seahawk Band presented a combined spring concert last Wednesday at the Harry M. Ward Auditorium at Mathews High School. Each group performed, starting with the… …
GHS FFA students succeed at regional, state competitions (5/27/2026) - The Gloucester chapter of the Future Farmers of America competed in the Virginia Dominion Energy Envirothon Area III competition at the Caroline County Agricultural Fair Grounds on April 16, placing… …
NJHS induction (5/27/2026) - The Page Middle School National Junior Honor Society inducted 33 students on April 28 in the school’s auditorium. To be considered, students must hold a minimum grade point average of… …
B&G Club members speak on its impact; ongoing renovation explained (5/27/2026) - Three Gloucester youth who are long-term members of the local Boys & Girls Club explained its impact on them during a May 19 fundraiser held at YROC Coastal Bar &… …
GCPS retirees (5/20/2026) - Gloucester County Public Schools honored its retirees last Wednesday, May 13, at Gloucester High School. Shown, from left, are GCPS Superintendent of Schools Dr. Anthony Vladu; Chief Human Resources Officer… …School board approves amended budgets (5/20/2026) - The Mathews County School Board approved its amended budget for the FY 2027 school year, as well as an amended budget for the current fiscal year, during Tuesday’s regular monthly… …
Gloucester 4-H club to hold bake sale Sunday (5/20/2026) - The Gloucester Animal Science 4-H Club will hold a bake sale fundraiser from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday at Tractor Supply, Gloucester. …
Seahawk Band (5/20/2026) - The Thomas Hunter Middle School Seahawk Band performed in the Class 1A Middle School Competition at Jamestown High School on May 1. Both bands received “Good” ratings; the Beginning Band… …
Accelerated Reader awards (5/20/2026) - Mathews High School students earned Accelerated Reader awards consisting of prizes, gift cards, and a Chick-fil-A lunch celebration in the library for earning the highest points in the MHS Accelerated… …
Honor Society inductees (5/20/2026) - Ware Academy recently welcomed several new members to the National Junior Honor Society. To be considered for membership, students in grades 6-9 must maintain a grade point average of 3.5… …
Teachers of the Year (5/13/2026) - Gloucester County Public Schools honored its Teachers of the Year at a reception last Thursday in the T.C. Walker Education Center café. Shown, front row from left, are the honored… …Callis, Markwith advance in Jr. Ranger contest (5/13/2026) - Mason Callis of Mathews and Vivien Markwith are quarterfinalists in the National Wildlife Federation’s Jr. Ranger online competition, which is currently underway. The contest is open to children ages 4-12,… …
CCS to graduate 66 students (5/13/2026) - Christchurch School will hold its 105th commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 23 at 9 a.m. on the Main Lawn and Bell Tower Hill at the Middlesex County campus, with 66… …