Lonnie Green was a NASA aerospace engineer who invented the Super Soaker.
Phillis Wheatley was the first Black person to publish a book of poetry in 1773.
George Coleman Poage was the first Black person to win a gold medal in the Olympic Games in 1904. His event was the hurdles.
Ruby Bridges was only 6 years old when she desegregated her school in 1960.
Did you know George Washington Carver's work resulted in more than 500 products created sweet potatoes and peanuts.
General Colin Powell was the first Black Secretary of State under President Bush.
James E. West co-invented the electric microphone in 1964.
Marian Anderson was the first Black singer to perform a leading role in the Metropolitan Opera in 1955.
Madam CJ Walker was the first Black woman self-made millionaire.
Due to ongoing weather conditions, Gloucester County Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
We appreciate the efforts of VDOT in improving road conditions and thank our teachers, principals, and staff for their flexibility.
• Elementary students should remember to bring their completed work to their teachers.
• Secondary students should have accessed Canvas today and submitted their assignments.
• Student drivers are encouraged to ride the school bus.
We will conduct a road assessment in the morning.
If additional schedule changes are necessary, we will provide an update as soon as possible.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.
Anthony Vladu, Ed.D.
Gloucester County Public Schools Superintendent
Alexander Miles invented automatic elevator doors in 1887.
The National Weather Center is predicting snow for Gloucester County tomorrow, Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Snow is expected to move into the area between 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM. With student and staff safety as our priority, GCPS has decided to implement a remote learning day out of an abundance of caution.
Here’s what to expect for tomorrow:
• Students PreK – 5: Learning packets were sent home and should be completed at your own pace. Elementary students should bring their completed work to their teacher the first day they return to school.
• Students Grades 6 – 12: Assignments will be available on Canvas. Students should work at their own pace and complete assignments anytime throughout the day.
For any assignment-related questions or support, please contact your teacher via email, Canvas, or TEAMS.
Teachers and instructional staff will work remotely and remain available by email during the workday. Central Office and 12-month school-based staff will also work remotely. Maintenance, transportation, and facilities staff will report as directed by their supervisors.
We understand that remote learning does not fully replace face-to-face instruction; however, this decision helps reduce the need for make-up days later in the school year. Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our GCPS community.
Maria Van Brittan Brown co-invented the home security system in 1966.
💙 Virginia Kindness Week – Challenge Accepted! 💙
Kindness is contagious, and we’re ready to spread it far and wide! This week, we’re taking on the Virginia Kindness Challenge by showing compassion, gratitude, and positivity in our schools and community. Let’s make kindness the norm, one act at a time! 🌟💛
How will you show kindness this week? Let's inspire each other! 💬✨ #VAKindnessWeek #KindnessChallenge #GCPS #BetterTogether
Bobby Marshall and Fritz Pollard were the first Black athletes to play in the NFL in 1920.
Garrett Morgan invented the three light traffic signal in 1923.
Dr. Carter G. Woodson created a celebration of black history which eventually led to Black History month.
There are four traditional colors for Black History month are red, green, yellow, and black.
Our school's podcast, The Bulldog Broadside, is back for a new season. The latest episode will drop on Wednesday, February 5th. If you would like to listen to our previous episodes you can find us Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, podbean.com or scroll down to the bottom of our school website and have a listen.
We will be sharing a fact each day in recognition of Black History Month. February was chosen to be Black History month to recognize Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln.
