Important Safety Information
We would like to inform you of a very serious development regarding vaping in Pennsylvania. It was recently discovered that some vapes may be laced with Fentanyl, Xylazine/Tranq, or in some cases Heroin.
Honoring Black History Month
February marks the celebration of the contributions and achievements of the Black community during BlackHistoryMonth. From the Civil Rights Movement to the impact in arts and culture, join us in acknowledging and uplifting the voices that have shaped our history.
Kindergarten Registration 2023-2024
We are excited to announce that Kindergarten Registration for the 2023-2024 school year is quickly approaching. You can begin Kindergarten Registration on January 30, 2023 by visiting Registration — Garnet Valley School District.
State Police Training
On January 30 through February 1, 2023, the Pennsylvania State Police will be using the Pennington Elementary School in order to train for an active shooter event.
S.T.E.A.M. in Garnet Valley Schools
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math are all crucial subjects that students learn in school. This video explores the importance of incorporating S.T.E.A.M. into the classroom, highlighting how these subjects can help students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as providing them with a well-rounded education.
Lunar New Year 2023 Year of the Rabbit
🧧 Wishing everyone a happy and prosperous Lunar New Year! May the year of the Rabbit bring longevity, prosperity, and peaceful and patient energy to all. #LunarNewYear #YearOfTheRabbit 🐇
ChatGPT - New Technology
ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence technology that specializes in generating original responses to questions in real-time through dialogue. We wanted to inform you about a new technology called ChatGPT and its potential impact on education.
2022-23 Winter After School Activities
We are excited to offer our 2022-2023 Winter After School Activities. We ask interested parents to go to MySchoolBucks to register & pay online for this season’s activities.
School Closing Friday December 23rd
Garnet Valley Schools and offices will be closed tomorrow–Friday, December 23rd due to impending weather.
Flexible Instructional Days
School closings, two hour delays, and early dismissals have been our three main options. The district will also begin to utilize a fourth option known as a Flexible Instructional Day or FID.
DCIU Parent Training
Join @DCIU for a Parent Training on Thursday, January 19, at 6:00pm via Zoom for a Panel Discussion: College Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities - Visit our district site to register!
Community Safety
Yesterday afternoon multiple vehicles were broken into at Concord Park next to GVMS. It's imperative that we work together to ensure that Garnet Valley remains a safe and caring community. Please take the following steps to improve the security of your vehicle
Grateful in Garnet Valley
Garnet Valley is a strong community banded together by caring, generous, and thoughtful families. We are proud and grateful to be a part of this community ~ To provide the education, resources, and support for your children as they learn and grow.
Thank you to our Veterans
On behalf of the entire Garnet Valley School District community, we extend our gratitude to each and every one of the brave individuals that fought for us.
GVHS Student Council Advisor Recognition
Our sincere thanks and appreciation to Glenn Abrams and Kim Griego-Boruch as they step down as the Garnet Valley Student Council Advisors.
Congratulations to Our GVHS Eagle Scouts
Congratulations to the our GVHS students who have achieved scouting’s highest ranking with Bethel Township’s Troop 191, led by Joe Forward and Daryl Kern, and Concord Township’s Troop 260, led by Jim Davis and Greg Murray. We present these Eagle Scouts with Certificates of Achievement on behalf of the Garnet Valley School District and the Board of School Directors.
New Supervisor of Transportation
We are excited to announce a change in leadership within our Transportation Department. Ms. Arlene Mann, who has served our district as the Dispatcher for over 7 years and as a driver for the department since 1993, has been promoted to Supervisor of Transportation.
Rescheduled - New Realities of Parenting
Due to a number of conflicts with other events within our school community, the GV-CTC has rescheduled the New Realities of Parenting event to Wednesday, November 9th. The event will still take place at 7:00 p.m. at Garnet Valley Middle School.
Please Stop for Our Students!!
As you now know, BusPatrol outfitted the entire fleet of Garnet Valley buses with automated enforcement technology to detect the license plates of vehicles that fail to stop for school buses, putting children at risk.
Transportation Delays Possible
Fire alarms at GVMS were triggered by an issue in one of our Family and Consumer Science classrooms. As a result an evacuation was held. Due to the time of day and the number of students and employees outside of the building, our buses and district transportation will be delayed. All buildings will be affected.