The poet was Phillis Wheatley.
Can you guess the mystery person? She was a poet. She published her first book, "Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral," when she about fourteen years old. She has the distinction of being the first African-American woman to be published. Who was this writer?
Can you guess the mystery person? She was the first Black woman to earn her pilot's license. She did amazing aerial tricks in her plane. She earned the nickname "Queen Bess" and "Brave Bessie." Who was this amazing pilot?
The amazing pilot was Bessie Coleman.
Can you guess our mystery person? He was a spy and a slave during the Revolutionary War. He pretended to work for the British, but really was working for General Lafayette and General Washington. He helped win the war. Who was this brave patriot?
The brave patriot was James Armistead Lafayette.
Starting Black History month with a question. Can you guess our mystery person? He was an inventor. He invented a safety hood for firefighters and an early version of the traffic light. Who was he?
Our mystery inventor was Garrett Morgan.
Remember this the last day to order our Botetourt 2022-2023 yearbook for $20. Starting February 1st it will be $25.
No school for students on Thursday, January 26th and Friday, January 27th.
Early Dismissal on Wednesday, January 25th at 1:30PM.
GCPS would like to thank our principals for their dedication and commitment to our students and community during Virginia School Principals Appreciation Week!
School will be closed on Monday, January 16th in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
The GCPS teacher job fair is quickly approaching! Check our website for the most up-to-date employment opportunities and to pre-register for this event.
Come join our Botetourt PTA on Friday, January 13th at Tropical Smoothie from 5:00-8:00PM! Hope to see you there.
A quick reminder, if you're planning to join us for the All Pro Dads breakfast on Thursday, January 19th. Please send in your registration form by Friday, January 13th.
Join us on Saturday, January 28, 2023, for a Teacher Job Fair from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Page Middle School. For more information call the Office of Human Resources at 804-693-5300 or visit https://gets.gc.k12.va.us/ to pre-register.
Our 2022-2023 yearbook is on sale now! Order your yearbook for $20 until January 31st. From February 1st-May 13th, it will be $25.
Join us on Thursday, January 19th for All Pro Dads. Registration is required and forms were sent home with students. Registration forms due by January 13th.
A few changes to the GCPS 2022-2023 school calendar. Check the revised calendar on GCPS main page or here on our school's page.