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The September budget packet identifies intercom work at four schools, including GHS. The document names a funding amount, but not a school-by-school split or construction schedule.
Two carryover entries would cover school-resource officers whose grant support ended, plus vehicles and property needs. Readers should separate the proposal from an adopted staffing plan.
The division says families do not need to submit an income application for the universal school meals. Menu pages can still change, so check the correct grade level before planning around a meal.
PCS says its PowerSchool portal provides current academic-progress and attendance information. Existing accounts remain in place; access problems go to the child’s school.
The division directs families to the principal in the district where they live and requires a parent or guardian account with an email address for online registration.
Pittsylvania County Schools is taking public feedback through September 23. A useful response starts with the dates that most affect family logistics, student rhythm and staff planning.
Pittsylvania County Schools is asking staff, parents and community members to review the proposed 2027–2028 calendar and submit feedback by the end of September 23. The district page links to both the proposed calendar and its official survey.
WSET reported August 10, 2026 that Gretna Elementary had introduced a reading program and reduced screen use: screens were no longer a primary instructional tool in kindergarten and first grade, with highly limited use in second grade. The report describes the school’s approach, not a measured result proving that the changes improved achievement. Families should use the school and district for current classroom and calendar information.
Amthor International’s careers page links to its current listings on Indeed. Pittsylvania County Schools’ official vacancies link leads to its SchoolSpring portal. Start from those organization-controlled routes, then verify the particular role, location, qualifications and closing status before applying. A listing on an approved platform is still not a job offer, and Gretna Junction does not need your application or identity documents.
A source-linked local directory for businesses, churches, services, schools, nonprofits, venues, creators and community organizations.
School calendars, family reminders, public meeting information and direct links to Pittsylvania County Schools.
Pittsylvania County Schools published a calendar-survey window for the proposed 2027-28 academic calendar. Families should confirm the current deadline and survey instructions with the school system before responding.
School information, calendars and family resources should be verified with Gretna Elementary and Pittsylvania County Schools.
A 20-story catch-up reading edition for 2026-09-09, assembled September 12 from previously published Junction reporting and guides. Original reporting dates, source-check dates and archive or correction notices are preserved. This is a dated reading collection, not a claim that these stories were first published or emailed that day.
One hundred one stories and guides: Gretna civic life, food, history, schools and jobs, plus new utility-rate, transmission, respiratory-health and scam-prevention reporting. Mixed reading lengths, dated sources and credited imagery.
Forty-four original August 31 reports covering land use, public hearings, schools, health, infrastructure, budgets, elections, environmental enforcement, the outdoors and regional development.
Pittsylvania County public high school. Use the school website for official staff, school and activity information.
Elementary-school information, registration links, parent resources and the school calendar. Visitors should arrange access with the school.
Middle-school family information, library resources, athletics and calendar links. Confirm enrollment and visitor arrangements directly.
Boarding and day school for girls in grades 9–12 in the Episcopal tradition. Admissions and campus visits are arranged directly with the school.
Christian college-preparatory leadership academy for boys with academic, athletic and summer programs. Contact admissions about eligibility, tuition and visits.
