Superintendent's Message
Message from the Superintendent
On behalf of the Nottoway County School Board and its employees, welcome to the 2009-2010 school year. Our goal continues to be to provide academic excellence through a supportive school climate. We do this, first and foremost, by continuing to attract and retain the very best teachers, support staff, and administrative leaders. We recognize the importance of having a shared vision with our students, parents, staff and community. With the support of the entire Nottoway village, we will continue to make Nottoway County Public Schools one of the best in the state.
The mission of Nottoway County Schools is to provide opportunities that enable students to enjoy life, contribute to others’ well being, and become responsible, productive citizens in a global community. It is this mission that drives our school system to not settle for being good but to aspire to be great. Nottoway County Schools was one of three school systems in Virginia to have earned the Highly Distinguished Title I Division Award. We also were awarded the “Competence to Excellence” Award by the Virginia Board of Education.
We are entering a period of significant economic uncertainty. The Governor’s budget called for serious cuts to K-12 education and the potential for more cuts remain a strong possibility. However, there is not the slightest doubt in my mind that collectively we have the energy, desire, enthusiasm and ability to do what is best for our students, parents and staff.
Our elementary school gymnasiums will open in September and will enhance wellness programs, provide our community a place to increase student recreational activities and can be used as a shelter in case of emergencies. Our focus this year will be on lowering the dropout rate and increasing the number of advanced diplomas, as well as career and technical certifications. We will continue to utilize an energy savings program which can help limit the effects of budget cuts.
As superintendent, I have personally seen the tremendous efforts put forth by the dedicated teachers, staff and administration of Nottoway County Public Schools. We are proud of our accomplishments and are encouraged by our prospects of continued growth and success.
I wish you and your child the very best this school year.
Sincerely,
Daniel Grounard Ed.D
Nottoway County Public Schools Superintendent
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