Day 7 (Guess Who?): She was an amazing Jazz singer. Her real name is Eleanora Harris. She wrote her autobiography “Lady Sings The Blues.” She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.
He was Booker T. Washington.
Day 6 (Guess Who?): He was an educator and principal at the Tuskegee Institute. He fought for civil rights. The T stands for Taliaferro. He was the first African-American to be invited to the White House by President Roosevelt.
Day 5 (Guess Who?): He was a civil rights lawyer which meant he fought for equal rights for all people. He help desegregate schools. He was the first African-American to be on the Supreme Court.
He was Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall.
She was Harriet Tubman.
Day 4 (Guess Who?): She was born an enslaved person and used the Underground Railroad to escape slavery. She became a conductor of the Underground Railroad to help others escape. She helped injured soldiers during the Civil War
He was Louis Armstrong.
Day 3 (Guess Who?): He played the trumpet and was a singer. His nickname was "Satchmo." He is known for his renditions of "What a Wonderful World," "Hello Dolly," and "When the Saints Go Marching in."
Day 2 (Guess Who?): He was a writer and poet. He was also a reporter for the Chicago Defender. His work was featured in the Harlem Renaissance. One of his poems is entitled, "I, Too."
He was Langston Hughes.
He was Arthur Ashe.
Day 1 Guess Who: He was born in Richmond, Virginia. He was tennis player. He was the first African-American man to win Wimbledon and the U.S Open. Who was he? Find out this afternoon.
In honor of Black History month, during February we will be sharing some facts about prominent African-Americans who have made a difference. Check it out starting February 1st.
Just a reminder that Friday, January 19th is an early dismissal day!
Celebrating Tish Hudgins, the guiding force behind Botetourt Elementary, during Virginia Principal Appreciation Week! Your commitment to educating our students makes a lasting impact. Thank you for being the heart of our school community! #PrincipalAppreciation #BotetourtBulldogs
Based on updated forecasts and the potential severe weather, Gloucester County Public Schools will implement the early dismissal schedule:
Middle Schools: 12:20 pm.
High School: 12:30 pm.
Elementary Schools: 1:30 pm.
Pre-K students will follow the early dismissal schedule and be released at 1:30 pm.
As shared earlier, all after-school activities and tonight's school board meeting are rescheduled for tomorrow, January 10, 2023, at 6:00 pm.
Due to the inclement weather, all afternoon and evening activities have been canceled for Tuesday, January 9, 2024. An additional announcement will be made once a decision has been made regarding tonight's School Board meeting.
Welcome back and Happy New Year, Bulldogs!
We wish all our Bulldogs and their families a wonderful winter break. See you on January 2, 2024!