To help our families and staff members prepare for the expected arrival of the predicted tropical storm, we will release today, Friday, September 22nd, at 1:00 p.m. We want all students and staff to arrive home safely and with plenty of time to prepare for the impending storm. Again, we are dismissing school today at 1:00 p.m. Thank you and please be safe.
Information on the Special Education Advisory Committee
Don’t miss what is happening at your local K&Q Family C.A.R.E. Center at 4460 Lewis B Puller Mem Hwy, Shacklefords, VA 23156!
Today, September 21st, 12:30p-2:30p: Three Rivers Healthy Families will hold office hours to connect families to activities like Initial Assessments, Lactation Consultations, CarSeat Training, and Child Development Screenings. Children are welcome to come and color while parents and guardians receive information & resources.
Coming in October!
Tuesday, October 3rd, 10a-11:30a: A Guide to Financial Success facilitated by Mr. Freddie Byrd of King and Queen County. To register, contact the K&Q Family C.A.R.E. Center at (804) 551-9189 or KandQFamilyCare@thriveva.org.
Three Rivers Healthy Families will hold office hours on the following dates:
Wednesday, October 4th, 1p-3p
Thursday, October 5th, 10a-12p
Friday, October 6th, 9a-11a
If you are interested in participating, please stop by or contact the K&Q Family C.A.R.E. Center at (804)551-9189 or KandQFamilyCare@thriveva.org.
Please visit the website at https://www.thriveva.org/economic-connections to learn more!
September is Attendance Awareness Month!
Starting as early as preschool and kindergarten, regular attendance is essential for students gaining the academic and social skills they need to thrive. Research shows that when students are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of the school year or 18 days over an entire year), they are less likely to read proficiently by third grade, achieve in middle school and graduate from high school.
Please do your best to get your children to school each day, unless they are sick, and be sure to notify your school's secretary if they are going to be absent.
🌟📚 September is Attendance Awareness Month! Research shows that consistent school attendance fuels academic success. Missing even two days per month can lead to learning gaps. Regular attendance prepares students for the professional world and supports overall health and well-being. Parents and students, let's prioritize attendance for a brighter future! 🌟🎓
Special thanks to the K&Q Family C.A.R.E. (Community. Assistance. Resources. Empowerment.) Center—located at 4460 E Lewis B Puller Mem Hwy in Shacklefords and operated by Thrive VA—for donating 30 backpacks, pencil pouches, packs of colored pencils, and earbuds to Central High School. We are so grateful to have such strong community partnerships!
***Please welcome Don Weik to the K&Q Tiger family!***
My name is Don Weik. I have transitioned from the field Geographic Information Systems to education. My background includes teaching overseas in South Korea to serving as a school counselor and pseudo administrator with Lancaster Public Schools. In the last six as an educator in Virginia I have had the pleasure of working at the elementary, middle and high school level. Now I am enthused to have the opportunity to serve the students and families of King and Queen County as Division Director of Testing and Director of Safety.
Attention King and Queen Community,
Here is information for 2023 Community Pride Day, October 14th, 2023
Parade - 9:00AM
CHS vs West Point Football - 1:30PM
Hope to see you there!
Parents/Guardians: Just a reminder that Central High School's after school program, Tiger Academy will start next Tuesday, Sept. 5th. It will operate every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3pm to 5:30pm. Students will have tutoring and homework help from 3:30 - 4:30, and will participate in fun and engaging enrichment activities from 4:30 - 5:30pm. Snacks and transportation are provided.
Use the QR code in the flyer or go to bit.ly/CHSTigerAcademy2023 for more information and to register your student for our program! Bonus: students who participate regularly will qualify for FREE Tiger Academy field trips for themselves and their family members throughout the school year!
***Please welcome Ronald Howard, SGM (RET) to the K&Q Tiger family!***
My name is Sergeant Major Howard (RET), and I am proud to be a part of the King and Queen County Public School system as part of the Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Program (JROTC). I have completed 41 Years of Military service, and have completed the highest level of military education as a Non-Commissioned Officer. I am a Master Resilience Trainer, a certified Army Instructor, and decorated with the Legion of Merit award (LOM). I have a Bachelor's degree in Business Management. I have 30 years experience as an educator. I am the President of the James City County Rotary Club in Williamsburg. I live in Williamsburg with my wife and an American Akita named Sarge. I look forward working with this District this year, in supporting the school mission; One Team, One Mission. Go Tigers!! Hooah.
Good Afternoon King and Queen Community!
We wanted to share that transportation is working very hard to make sure students are on the correct routes as well as making other adjustments to routes in order to be as efficient as possible. During this time, if you are tracking information through the Viafy app, you may not see any route information or you may potentially see different route information as these changes are taking place.
Bus drivers will continue to reach out to share pick up times and other important route information. If you have not heard from a bus driver please contact your student's school and they will forward that information to our Transportation Coordinator.
Thank you for the patience as we make these transportation adjustments.
Have a great night.
Central High School's after school program, Tiger Academy will start next Tuesday, Sept. 5th. It will operate every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3pm to 5:30pm. Students will have tutoring and homework help from 3:30 - 4:30, and will participate in fun and engaging enrichment activities from 4:30 - 5:30pm. Use the QR code or the bit.ly link in the flyer for more information and to register your student for our program! Bonus: students who participate regularly will qualify for exciting Tiger Academy field trips for themselves and their family members throughout the school year!
We are looking forward to the start of the 2023-2024 school year! Welcome back students and families!
Please enjoy Dr. Carter, Division Superintendent, reading "All are Welcome" by Alexandra Penfold and Suzanne Kaufman
https://youtu.be/WgdKoU6jtts
Good afternoon,
As a gentle reminder, KQPS schools will be introducing metal detectors this year to enhance the safety of our students and staff. Starting tomorrow, Central High School will implement this system. To ensure a seamless process, here are some key points to be aware of:
When students arrive at the school entrances, they will need to form single-file lines to proceed through the metal detectors. Staff will inspect bags (with compartments unzipped), and students should place personal items (including keys, wallets, coins, phones, watches, smart watches, electronics) in provided bins.
Students should proceed slowly through the metal detector when directed by staff. If the alarm does not sound, they should collect their things and proceed to class. If the alarm sounds, they will need to empty their pockets of any additional items and will be scanned by a hand-held metal detector.
Kindly speak with your students tonight and tomorrow morning, reinforcing the importance of refraining from bringing prohibited items to school. Your support contributes greatly to our collective safety efforts.
Hello King and Queen Community,
King and Queen School Board welcomes ALL Back to School!
Thankful for a new school year 2023-2024!
***Please welcome Alexis Davis to the K&Q Tiger family!***
My name is Alexis Davis and I am so excited to be joining King & Queen Public Schools as a SPED paraprofessional at Lawson-Marriott Elementary. I graduated with my CNA certification from Northern Neck Technical Center in 2019 and graduated from Essex High School in 2020. I have worked as a CNA for 3 years and have been working in education the last 2 years. Outside of school I enjoy hanging out with my family and doing furniture flips. I am overly excited to have the opportunity to meet and work with the students and families that make KQPS! Go Tigers!!
***Please welcome Sue Halfhill to the K&Q Tiger family!***
I'm proud to be an employee at King and Queen Elementary School. I have been with the school system going on 30 years, and this year, I will be serving as a PreK4 Paraprofessional. I enjoy working with the kids and helping them thrive towards their future. I love what I do and seeing the children's smiles on their faces when they see you.
***Please welcome Luke Cronin to the K&Q Tiger family!***
I am Mr. Luke Cronin, and I will be the new Band Director and Music Teacher at CHS! I recently graduated from Bridgewater College and got my B.A in Music Education where I did various things involving music including having the pleasure of being the Drum Major of my College's marching band for 2 years. This is my first year teaching and I am SO excited to be a part of the CHS Family. I am thrilled to be here and ready to start off a fantastic 2023-2024 school year!
***Please welcome James Hodges to the K&Q Tiger family!***
My name is James Hodges. I live in Dunnsville with my wife. I have 1 daughter and 2 sons. I am very excited to work for King and Queen County Public Schools.
***Please welcome Ashley Martin to the K&Q Tiger family!***
My name is Ashley Martin and I am so excited to “Officially” serve King and Queen County Public Schools as a Title I Paraprofessional! I have been a very involved substitute teacher with KQES the past two years, and I am currently a student at The University of Phoenix to receive my Bachelor’s in Science in Elementary Education to be a K-5 teacher! I am a mother of 4 and currently have three of my own kids at KQES! I am married to my wonderful husband, Robert. We moved here in 2021 and K&Q quickly became our home, and this county welcomed us with open arms! I absolutely love your children and thank you so much for sharing them with us each day! I look forward to everything this year will bring us, and although it’s a new adventure I am confident we are King and Queen strong and will have a wonderful and smooth year by working together! I look forward to meeting you all and can’t wait to be in class with these wonderful children! Go Tigers! 🐾
