About PGCPS

Discover What Makes PGCPS & Our Community Special

Located in Southside Virginia within the Virginia Department of Education's Region 1, Prince George County Public Schools is focused on preparing our students to navigate an ever-changing world by engaging, encouraging, and inspiring every child throughout their educational journey.

About Our Community

Prince George County: A Thriving, Growing Community

Located 25 miles southeast of Richmond, the state capital, Prince George County finds its home in the heart of Southside Virginia. Bordered on the north by the James River and the City of Hopewell and on the west by the Appomattox River and the City of Petersburg, the county's rich centuries-long history is showcased through the community's Regional Heritage Center and Petersburg National Park, the site of major battles during the Civil War.

Prince George County is nestled between the natural splendor of both the famed Blue Ridge Mountains and the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean, each just two hours beyond the county's borders. Premiere entertainment, sports, and historic attractions find their home to 30 minutes to the county's north in the City of Richmond.

The county is home to Fort Gregg-Adams, a military installation whose history dates back to 1917. Over 100 years later, the base continues to provide administrative and logistical support to the United States Army and currently stands as the third largest training center in the Army. Children living on post are served by the county school division.

Several colleges and universities are located within a 60-mile radius of the county. Richard Bland is a two-year affiliate of the College of William and Mary and offers associate degrees in business, arts and science.

Two community colleges, Brightpoint and J. Sargeant Reynolds, offer a range of one- and two-year programs.

The University of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University, the College of William and Mary, Virginia Union University, Randolph-Macon College and Virginia State University offer a wide range of four-year programs, as well as advanced degrees and are within driving distance of Prince George County.

Growth Takes Root in Prince George County

According to data from the United States Census Bureau released in 2022, from 2010 to 2020, Prince George County's population grew by 20 percent to 43,010, making it the fifth fastest-growing county in Virginia.

Prince George County only trails Manassas Park City, Stafford, New Kent, and Loudoun Counties in the U.S. Census' population growth metric.

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Meet Our Schools
Prince George County Public Schools

Our Mission:

To engage, encourage, and inspire every child, every day.

Our Strategic Goal:

To prepare students to navigate an ever-changing world

PGCPS VDOE School Quality Profile:

Click HERE to view Prince George County Public Schools' Virginia Department of Education School Quality Profile. (link opens in a new window)

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Prince George County Public Schools

District Quick Facts

Prince George County Public Schools is home to nine schools that serve the educational needs of our children.

David A. Harrison Elementary (PK-5)
L.L. Beazley Elementary (PK-5)
Middle Road Elementary (PK-5)
North Elementary (PK-5)
South Elementary (PK-5)
J.E.J. Moore Middle (6-7)
N.B. Clements Junior High (8-9)
Prince George High School (10-12)
Prince George Education Center

Prince George County Public Schools is a member of several regional schools that provide unique educational experiences for our children.

Prince George County Public Schools Enrollment

6,181 (Fall Membership, 2023-24, VDOE)

Prince George County Public Schools College and Career Readiness

On-Time Graduation Rate (2024): 90.0%
Number of Graduates (2024): 426

Prince George County Public Schools Employees

868 full-time, active employees
131 part-time, active employees

District Accomplishments
Prince George County Public Schools is proud to be home to award-winning employees who've excelled in their profession, a school division supported by our local business, and a district that recognizing those staff members who go the extra mile and keep our children as their true north everyday.

Use the arrow to reveal each section of honors received by Prince George County Public Schools, its faculty and staff in past years.

District Teacher of the Year Recipients

Lori W. Poythress – J.E.J. Moore Middle School (2005)
Richard Watson – N.B. Clements Junior School (2006)
Nathaniel Mae, Jr. – North Elementary (2007)
Mattie Thweatt – Prince George Education Center (2008)
Tess J. Watkins-Short – J.E.J. Moore Middle School (2009)
Virginia L. Melton – L.L. Beazley Elementary School (2010)
Polly Williamson – Prince George High School (2011)
Pam Alley – Prince George High School (2012)
Leon "Buddy" Darby - Prince George High School (2013)
Anne Baron - Harrison Elementary School(2014)
Kathryn Milton - W.A. Walton Elementary School (2015)
Louise Thornton - Prince George High School (2016)
Brittany Tuzzo - J.E.J. Moore Middle School (2017)
Brittany Zucconi - L.L. Beazley Elementary School (2018)
Sara Bailey - David A. Harrison Elementary School (2019)
Brittney Sammler - J.E.J. Moore Middle School (2020)
Christine Carr - W.A. Walton Elementary School (2021)
Shawn Holt - W.A. Walton Elementary School (2022)
Candace Adair - David A. Harrison Elementary School (2023)
Chesley Newman - L.L. Beazley Elementary School (2024)

District Support Employee of the Year Recipients

Bryan Griffin – Prince George High School (2011)
Sherri Smith - J.E.J. Moore Middle School (2012)
Betsy Drewy - Director of Finance (2013)
Jessie Carmichael - Prince George High School (2014)
Shirl Saunders - Transportation (2015)
Valerie Hyde-Zoldork - North Elementary (2016)
Nancy Enochs - Transportation/Maintenance (2017)
Charlotte Simms - Prince George Education Center (2018)
Debra Artus - L.L. Beazley Elementary School (2019)
Ida Butler - Transportation (2020)
Lin Turner - Custodial Services (2021)
Carey Newbold - D.A. Harrison Elementary School (2022)
Edrick Cofield - School Board Office, Technology (2023)
Elaina Pepper - South Elementary School (2024)
William Mallory - Middle Road Elementary School (2024)

Division Compass Award Recipients, 2022-23 School Year

2022-23 School Year Award Recipients

L.L. Beazley Elementary School (2)

- Liz O'Toole

- Debbie Moore

N.B. Clements Junior High School (1)

- Keisha Lewis

David A. Harrison Elementary School (1)

- Sharon Sulc

Middle Road Elementary School (2)

- Tammarra Lewis
- Alexis Anderson

J.E.J. Moore Middle School (2)

- Fredriqcue Fields
- William "Derik" Aultman

North Elementary School (2)

- Tracy Irvin
- Torrell Flowers

Prince George High School (2)

- Shirley Rose

- Cashawn Parker

Prince George School Board Office (1)

- Greg Matthews

South Elementary School (2)

- Maria Guidry

- Mary Ellen Flickinger

Division Compass Award Recipients, 2021-22 School Year

2021-22 School Year Award Recipients

L.L. Beazley Elementary School (4)

- Emily Tatem, Teacher
- Michelle Paul, Teacher
- Laura Sylvester, Administrative Associate
- Deborah Moore, Paraprofessional

N.B. Clements Junior High School (3)

- Steve Bhatt, School Counselor
- Salvador Tolete, Teacher
- Laurel Barnhill, Teacher

David A. Harrison Elementary School (3)

- Jennifer Mason, Paraprofessional
- Jessica Alderman, Teacher
- Megan Schlimmer, Reading Interventionist

J.E.J. Moore Middle School (2)

- Teri York, Teacher
- Michelle Bennett, Paraprofessional

North Elementary School (3)

- Hope Shields, Reading Interventionist
- Sue Harris, Reading Interventionist
- Gretchen Hancock, Teacher

Prince George Education Center (2)

- Kenya Grissett, Teacher

Prince George High School (3)

- LTC Jason Pape, ROTC Instructor
- Bruce Carroll, Athletic Director
- Donna Branch-Harris, Assistant Principal

Prince George School Board Office (2)

- Jackie Jones, School Psychologist
- Bonnie Jacobs, Finance Coordinator

South Elementary School (4)

- Jonathon Burns, Teacher
- Debra Smith, Food Service Manager
- Amanda Perry, Teacher
- Pamela Thompson, Teacher

William A. Walton Elementary (2)

- Ashley Leftwich, Teacher
- Mindy Cline, Teacher

Division Compass Award Recipients, 2020-21 School Year

2020-21 School Year Award Recipients

L.L. Beazley Elementary School (3)

- Stephanie Clarke, Teacher

- Jennifer Bowen, Teacher

- Kenneth Stith, Paraprofessional

N.B. Clements Junior High School (2)

- Diane O'Hare, Teacher

- Gloria Shaw, Custodian

David A. Harrison Elementary School (2)

- Jennifer Mallory, Teacher

- Evan Karlson, Paraprofessional

J.E.J. Moore Middle School (2)

- Michael Darby, Teacher

- Kimberly Scruggs, Teacher

North Elementary School (3)

- Stephanie Toney, 2nd Grade Department Chair

- Danielle Newton, Math Interventionist

- Tammy Shank, Reading Interventionist

Prince George Education Center (2)

- Bonnie Vedomske, Teacher

- Pamela Melton, Administrative Associate

Prince George High School (3)

- Bryan Griffin, Custodian

- Kim Beales, Teacher

- Richard Burfoot, Teacher

South Elementary School (4)

- Blair Sampler, ITRT

- Erika Hahn, School Counselor

- Bonnie Mitchell, 4th Grade Teacher

- CJ Hughes, 4th Grade Teacher

William A. Walton Elementary (4)

- Stephanie Hagee, Teacher

- Carrie Woodlief, Teacher

- Kathryn Warren, Teacher

- Whitney Blankenship, Teacher

Pathfinder Award Recipients

Karen Pannill, North Elementary School (2022)
Chris Scruggs, David A. Harrison Elementary School (2023)
Wade Kliebenstein, School Board Office (2024)

Spirit of Prince George Award Recipients

Renee Williams, Superintendent (Ret.) (2022)
Pete Herzing, Gifted Resource Teacher, Feet Meet Organizer (2024)

Prince George County School Board Awards

Master Board, Virginia School Boards Association (2023)

Annual Outstanding Alumni Award

Brent A. Rusnak, D.D.S. Rusnak Family & Aesthetic Dentistry & Orthodontics (2010)

National Board Certified Teacher Recipients

Yvonne Kunkel – Early Education NK-4 and Middle Education Grades 4-8 (2005)
Tami L. Bowman – Early & Middle Childhood/Art (2008)
Wanda E. Gilbert – Early Adolescence Through Young Adulthood/Physical Education (2008)
Kelly L. Peregoy – Early Adolescence/Science (2009)
Ellen D. Walthall – Early & Middle Childhood/Literacy: Reading-Language (2009)
Catherine Sirles – Generalist/Middle Childhood (2011)
Jessica Conley (2017)

VSBA Business Honor Roll

Loyalty Automotive (2021)
Oakland Baptist Church (2021)
Unity Baptist Church (2021, 2022)
James River Junior Woman's Club (2022, 2023)
Rams Petroleum (2022)
VCU Health Sports Medicine (2023)
Cintas First Aid and Safety (2023)

Corporate Sponsors

Kulture Kuts (2023)
Davis Oil Company/ExxonMobil (2018)
Walmart (2017)
Big Lots (2017)
Perdue Farms, Inc. (2016)
Prince George Electric Cooperative (2016)
Container First Services (2016)
Walmart Distribution Center (2016)
Prince George Electric Cooperative (2015)
Walmart Distribution Center (2015)
Fort Lee Federal Credit Union (2014)
Melvin L. Davis Oil Company (2013-14)
Prince George Electric Cooperative (2014)
Perdue Farms Incorporated (2012)
Prince George Electric Cooperative (2012)
Davis Oil Company / Exxonmobil (2011-12)
OfficeMax (2011-12)
Cubic Application Inc. (2009-11)
Prince George Farm Bureau (2009-11)
John Randolph Medical Center Auxiliary (2010-11)
Container First Services (2010-11)
Rolls Royce Crosspointe, LLC (2010-11)
Invincia Insurance Solutions (2010-11)
Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation (2010-11)
Davis Oil Company (2010-11)
Walmart Distribution Center (2011-12)

Business, State, and National Award Recipients

Chris Waugaman - Lowell Milken Center Fellowship (2012)
Charlene Hebert - CDWG Win-A-Wireless Lab Sweepstakes (2012)
Fredriqcue Fields - "A Day Made Better” Award (Given through OfficeMax, 2011)
Margo Beverly, Roy Binger, Jason Chandler, George Fohl, Jamie Gilliam, Shawn Holt, Mary Lowder, Tameka Mason, Joan Waymack, Ronald Welch - Teacher Rewards Program (Given through Walmart Distribution, 2011)
Sherri Jones Southside Virginia Technology Consortium Teacher Technology Award (2007-08)
Liza Schmieder - American Chemical Society, Virginia Section Distinguished High School Chemistry Teacher (2007-08)
Randy Bullock, Charles Cimo, Liza Schmieder - State Award of Outstanding Contributions to Career & Technical Education “Biodiesel Fuel: An Economic & Environmentally Friendly Alternative” (2007-08)
Cheryl Perkins - Excellence in Education Award (2008)
Roxie Crawford - Sam’s Club Teacher of the Year (2008-09)
Adrienne Seitz - Walmart Distribution Center Teacher of the Year (2008-09)
James L. Ruffa, II - Outstanding Earth Science Teacher of the Year National Association of Geoscience Teachers (Eastern Section, 2009)
Polly Williamson - Southside Virginia Regional Technology Consortium Teacher of the Year (2009-10)
Beth Andersen - Tri-Cities Outstanding Educator of the Year (Given through the John Randolph Foundation, 2009-10)
Chris L. Waugaman - Certified Journalism Educator Award (Given through The Journalism Education Association, 2011)
Anthoni Bobeau - Best Technician Competition Third Place, State of Virginia (2011)
Carl Fleming - Tri-Cities Outstanding Educator of the Year (Given through the John Randolph Foundation, 2010-11)
Chris Waugaman - Dow Jones Newspaper Fund Distinguished Advisor of the Year (2011)
Sandy Nicol - American Chemistry Society Grant (2012)
Stephanie Bishop - Lowell Milliken Discovery Award (2012)
Stephanie Poe - Southside Virginia Regional Technology Consortium Instructional Support Person of the Year (2012-13)
Keeli Comrie - Tri-Cities Outstanding Educator of the Year (Given through the John Randolph Foundation, 2013)
Chris Waugaman - Lowell Milken Discovery Award (2013)
Chris Waugaman - Dow Jones News Fund High School Journalism Teacher of the Year (2014)

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PGCPS Alumni Profiles
Telling The Story of Royals Who Are Leading, Innovating, and Inspiring Our World

Prince George County is home to incredible students who do extraordinary things within our schools during their educational journey at home. In a few steps across a stage, they clutch their diploma and prepare to embark on the next phase of their lives. Prince George High School Royals step into the world seeking to lead in their community or abroad, innovate in ways never seen before, and inspire the next generation of students to follow in their footsteps.

Discover their stories in our Alumni Profiles - CLICK HERE

Why Join TeamPGCPS?

Competitive Salary and Benefits

Starting salary competitive with surrounding school districts
Stipends for the following critical shortage areas:
- Special education Teacher = $2,000
- Math for Credit
  Teacher = $1,500
- Career and Technical Education for Credit Teacher = $1,500
Benefits include health and life insurance, retirement benefits.
2024-25 Benefits Booklet

Teacher Support and Professional Development

Detailed week-long New Teacher Orientation
New teacher mentoring program
Tuition reimbursement available

Proven Facts

Excellent curriculum offerings, athletics, and activities programming
Virginia Department of Education recognizes all schools accredited for 2023-24
The On-Time Graduation Rate for Prince George High School is 93.3% in 2023
National Blue Ribbon School recipient: L.L. Beazley Elementary School (2013)
Virginia Purple Star Designation: L.L. Beazley Elementary, David A. Harrison, Middle Road Elementary, North Elementary, South Elementary, J.E.J. Moore Middle School
Virginia Music Educators Association Blue Ribbon School, 2022-23: Prince George High School
All county schools AdvancED-accredited

Virginia Teacher Licensure Information

Click HERE for more information regarding Virginia Department of Education teacher licensure (link opens in a new window).