$125,000 grant to give MHS carpentry program a boost (8/2/2023) - Mathews High School’s carpentry program contains a mix of equipment … a few relatively modern pieces—such as a safety table saw where the blade stops as soon as it comes… …
Supporting youth programs (8/2/2023) - The Abingdon Ruritan Club showed its support for a pair of the county’s youth programs recently, presenting a $2,000 check to the Boys and Girls Club of Gloucester, and a… …School Briefs (8/2/2023) - Tinsley Grace Ratliff, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James S. Ratliff of Richmond, has graduated magna cum laude from James Madison University with a bachelor of science degree in psychology,… …
Recognizing school employees (7/26/2023) - Some of the hard-working employees who were due to be recognized at the June 6 End-of-Year Ceremony for Mathews County Public Schools were still busy working that day, so they… …
Music academy for homeschool students opens in Gloucester (7/26/2023) - Homeschool families who are seeking an affordable option for music enrichment can look no further than the Homeschool Music Academy of Gloucester. The new nonprofit will be operating at Bethany… …Mobjack Christian Academy to hold open house (7/26/2023) - Mobjack Christian Academy will hold a Back to School Open House from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 20, at BridgePoint Church, 10487 Harcum Road, Gloucester. The new school is now… …
Students invited to compete in poster contest (7/26/2023) - The Tidewater Soil and Water Conservation District is accepting hand-drawn poster art from students in grades K-12 who reside in Gloucester, Mathews and Middlesex counties to compete in their annual… …
Broaddus announces candidacy for Mathews SB seat (7/26/2023) - Tina Bull Broaddus, 54, of Hudgins has announced her candidacy for a seat on the Mathews County School Board. Broaddus said she decided to run because of some of the… …
Diggs seeks seat on Mathews School Board (7/12/2023) - Mary Kathryn Diggs, 74, has announced her candidacy for a seat on the Mathews County School Board. Diggs said that running for a seat on the board was “not on… …School Brief (7/26/2023) - Whitney June Anderson of Richmond, recently graduated with honors from Shenandoah University with a degree in nursing. Her parents are Cheryl and Jason Anderson of Mechanicsville. She is the granddaughter… …
York County woman, Tabb H.S. club recognized by YOVASO (7/26/2023) - Christy King of York County, mother of Christopher King, and founder of the Christopher King Foundation, was among the 21 award winners recognized during the annual Youth of Virginia Speak… …Sorority awards $4,500 in scholarships (7/26/2023) - Ny’Kasia Carter-Rice Paris Chinn Janay Segar Sydney Wynberry During senior nights at Essex, Northumberland and Middlesex high schools, the Virginia Northern Neck Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.,… …
Prepare for senior year, college and beyond (7/26/2023) - The summer before senior year of high school can be daunting. It is your last summer that ends with you returning to high school. Seniors should plan to have fun.… …
Start preparing for school now (7/26/2023) - (METRO) After a summer of relaxation, the start of a new school year generates mixed emotions among students. Many children look forward to being back on campus with their friends… …
Honor rolls announced (7/19/2023) - Gloucester High School Gloucester High School recently released its honor rolls for the fourth quarter of the 2022-2023 school year. Students receiving all As during the marking period were: Seniors—Lucy… …
Mathews board close to finalizing cell phone policy (7/19/2023) - Mathews County School Board members are expected to finalize language of a new cell phone policy for students when the board meets today for its day-long summer retreat at the… …
Gloucester County School Board makes personnel appointments (7/19/2023) - The Gloucester School Board made several personnel appointments at its regular monthly meeting, held July 11 at the T.C. Walker Education Center auditorium. Kristina Atkins of Gloucester was appointed to… …
School board honors local businesses (7/19/2023) - At its July 11 meeting, the Gloucester County School Board honored its Virginia School Boards Association Business Honor Roll recipients and listened to several presentations. The meeting, which was held… …
Frye seeks seat on Mathews School Board (7/26/2023) - Sharon Frye of Port Haywood has announced her candidacy for a seat on the Mathews County School Board. Frye said it is of prime importance that students and teachers have… …
Gloucester Schools name new superintendent (7/19/2023) - Dr. Anthony Vladu has been named as the new superintendent of Gloucester County Public Schools. He will assume the role Aug. 1. Vladu is currently serving as assistant superintendent and… …School Briefs (7/19/2023) - Charles “Charlie” Andrew Poulson of Gloucester, recently graduated from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction. Ella G. Poulson of Gloucester, was… …
Four charged with carrying firearms on school property (7/19/2023) - Four men who attended the July 11 Gloucester County School Board meeting while armed, resulting in a roughly two-hour lockdown, were arrested Friday and charged with possession of firearms on… …
State convention (7/12/2023) - Nine students from Gloucester High School’s Future Farmers of America program recently attended the 97th annual Virginia State FFA Convention in Blacksburg. Zoey Berezansky, Natalie Walke, Savanna Harris and Skylar… …GREA officers (7/12/2023) - The Gloucester Retired Educators Association presented its new officers for 2023-2025 during a luncheon held on June 22. They are, from left, Christa Marcus-Welton and Brenda Turner, co-presidents; Elizabeth Jordan,… …
Calvin Morgan seeks seat on Mathews school board (7/19/2023) - Calvin G. Morgan, 65, has announced his candidacy for a seat on the Mathews County School Board. Morgan said if elected he plans to focus on a “back to basics”… …