King and Queen County Public Schools

February is School Board Appreciation Month! Thank you to our board members for your dedication and service to our students!

Howard Hill, Board Chair (St. Stephens Church District)
Celestine Gaines, Vice Chair (Newtown District)
Harwood Hall, Board Member (Shanghai District)
Brenda Lee, Board Member (Stevensville District)
Daryl Oakley, Board Member (Buena Vista District)

Black History Spotlight: Gladys West was a pioneering Black mathematician whose work helped make GPS possible.

Born in segregated Virginia, she became one of the first Black women to work at the U.S. Naval Proving Ground, where she used advanced math and satellite data to model the shape of the Earth — a key foundation for GPS technology we use every day.

Her contributions went unrecognized for decades, but today she’s celebrated as a Black history and STEM trailblazer who helped change the world.

Good afternoon, King and Queen families and staff. This is Shante’ Harvey, Director of Professional Learning and Teaching.
Unfortunately, many of our roads are not in a condition to safely transport students; therefore, Wednesday, February 4th will be a remote learning day for students. Students will continue working on assignments provided by their teachers and will only be counted present if their completed work is returned. It is imperative that all assigned tasks be completed. Families may contact teachers if questions arise.
All staff are asked to report to work from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Meals will be available for pick-up on Wednesday, February 4th, a first-come, first-served basis from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Lawson-Marriott Elementary School and Central High School. Please go to the location that is most convenient for you.
On behalf of the division, thank you for your flexibility and continued support—we truly appreciate our partnership with our families.

Black History Month Spotlight: Virginia HBCUs 🎓
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) were created to give Black students access to higher education when many colleges did not allow them to attend. These schools have helped educate teachers, leaders, and community changemakers for generations.

Virginia is home to five current HBCUs—Hampton University, Virginia State University, Virginia Union University, Norfolk State University, and Virginia University of Lynchburg.

Virginia was also home to Saint Paul’s College, an HBCU that served students for over 125 years before closing in 2013. Its legacy continues through its alumni and impact on the community.

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