👏🐾 Congratulations to Garnet Valley School Board members Denise Schiller, Robert Hayes, and Tracy Karwoski on being recognized by the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) Honor Roll for their years of dedicated service!
The PSBA Honor Roll recognizes school board directors who give generously of their time and talents in service to public education and their communities.
⭐ Denise Schiller — 5 years of service
⭐ Robert Hayes — 10 years of service
⭐ Tracy Karwoski — 20 years of service
We are grateful for Denise, Robert, and Tracy’s commitment to Garnet Valley, our students, and public education. Their many years of volunteer leadership have helped guide and strengthen our district and community.
Please join us in congratulating Denise, Robert, and Tracy on this well-deserved recognition! 👏
#GVfeeling #GVproud #SchoolBoard #PublicEducation
The PSBA Honor Roll recognizes school board directors who give generously of their time and talents in service to public education and their communities.
⭐ Denise Schiller — 5 years of service
⭐ Robert Hayes — 10 years of service
⭐ Tracy Karwoski — 20 years of service
We are grateful for Denise, Robert, and Tracy’s commitment to Garnet Valley, our students, and public education. Their many years of volunteer leadership have helped guide and strengthen our district and community.
Please join us in congratulating Denise, Robert, and Tracy on this well-deserved recognition! 👏
#GVfeeling #GVproud #SchoolBoard #PublicEducation
🦅👏 Garnet Valley School District is proud to recognize GVHS ninth grader Ryan McDonnell for earning the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest achievement in Scouting!
Ryan, a member of Troop 260, is the 115th Scout in the troop’s history to achieve this distinguished honor.
For his Eagle Scout service project, Ryan led Scouts and community volunteers in contributing 131 hours of service to Bush Hill Farm in Concord Township. Together, they built and installed three storyboard signs highlighting the property’s history, local wildlife, and goats at the barn, along with a recycled-plastic bench where visitors can sit and enjoy the pond and surrounding outdoors.
Congratulations, Ryan, on this outstanding accomplishment! Your leadership, dedication, and commitment to serving your community make Garnet Valley proud. 🐾
#GVfeeling #EagleScout #GVproud #CommunityService
Ryan, a member of Troop 260, is the 115th Scout in the troop’s history to achieve this distinguished honor.
For his Eagle Scout service project, Ryan led Scouts and community volunteers in contributing 131 hours of service to Bush Hill Farm in Concord Township. Together, they built and installed three storyboard signs highlighting the property’s history, local wildlife, and goats at the barn, along with a recycled-plastic bench where visitors can sit and enjoy the pond and surrounding outdoors.
Congratulations, Ryan, on this outstanding accomplishment! Your leadership, dedication, and commitment to serving your community make Garnet Valley proud. 🐾
#GVfeeling #EagleScout #GVproud #CommunityService
💻🐾 Happy National IT Professionals Day!
Today, we recognize the dedicated IT professionals who keep Garnet Valley connected, secure, and ready to learn.
From maintaining our networks and systems to supporting classroom technology, troubleshooting devices, protecting our digital resources, and helping staff and students navigate an ever-changing technology landscape, our technology team works behind the scenes every day to keep GV moving forward.
On National IT Professionals Day, we thank our incredible IT professionals for their expertise, problem-solving, patience, and commitment to supporting teaching and learning across our district.
Please join us in celebrating the people who keep our technology working and our schools connected! 👏💻
#GVfeeling #ITProfessionalsDay #GVTechnology #TechTeam
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Today, we recognize the dedicated IT professionals who keep Garnet Valley connected, secure, and ready to learn.
From maintaining our networks and systems to supporting classroom technology, troubleshooting devices, protecting our digital resources, and helping staff and students navigate an ever-changing technology landscape, our technology team works behind the scenes every day to keep GV moving forward.
On National IT Professionals Day, we thank our incredible IT professionals for their expertise, problem-solving, patience, and commitment to supporting teaching and learning across our district.
Please join us in celebrating the people who keep our technology working and our schools connected! 👏💻
#GVfeeling #ITProfessionalsDay #GVTechnology #TechTeam
*Visual content in this post was generated using artificial intelligence to represent an idea or scenario that could not be photographed directly.
Technology is a tool for learning. It is not the goal of learning.
In Garnet Valley, purposeful technology use means choosing the right tool, at the right time, for the right reason. Sometimes that is an iPad or computer. Other times it is a book, pencil, conversation, hands-on activity, time with classmates, or simply putting the device away.
Through Screen Smart GV, we are continuing to think carefully about how we help students develop healthy and responsible technology habits at school. Families are an important part of that work too.
One simple way to continue the conversation at home is to create a Family Technology Agreement together.
Talk with your children about when devices should be put away, expectations around bedtime and meals, appropriate apps and social media, online safety, and how technology fits alongside sleep, exercise, reading, hobbies, friendships, and family time.
To help families get started, we are sharing Qustodio’s Family Technology Agreement and Guide, with conversation starters and recommendations for ages 4 through 8, 9 through 11, 12 through 14, and 15 and older.
The goal is not simply to create rules. It is to help children understand why healthy technology boundaries matter and give them a voice in creating those expectations.
Download the Family Technology Agreement and Guide:
https://static.qustodio.com/public-site/uploads/2026/07/31084505/2026-03-Digital-Agreement_en.pdf
We will continue sharing Screen Smart GV resources throughout the school year to support families at every age and stage. 💭
In Garnet Valley, purposeful technology use means choosing the right tool, at the right time, for the right reason. Sometimes that is an iPad or computer. Other times it is a book, pencil, conversation, hands-on activity, time with classmates, or simply putting the device away.
Through Screen Smart GV, we are continuing to think carefully about how we help students develop healthy and responsible technology habits at school. Families are an important part of that work too.
One simple way to continue the conversation at home is to create a Family Technology Agreement together.
Talk with your children about when devices should be put away, expectations around bedtime and meals, appropriate apps and social media, online safety, and how technology fits alongside sleep, exercise, reading, hobbies, friendships, and family time.
To help families get started, we are sharing Qustodio’s Family Technology Agreement and Guide, with conversation starters and recommendations for ages 4 through 8, 9 through 11, 12 through 14, and 15 and older.
The goal is not simply to create rules. It is to help children understand why healthy technology boundaries matter and give them a voice in creating those expectations.
Download the Family Technology Agreement and Guide:
https://static.qustodio.com/public-site/uploads/2026/07/31084505/2026-03-Digital-Agreement_en.pdf
We will continue sharing Screen Smart GV resources throughout the school year to support families at every age and stage. 💭
Today, on the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, the Garnet Valley School District joins communities across our nation in remembering the nearly 3,000 lives lost and honoring the countless acts of courage, service, and sacrifice that followed.
We remember the first responders who ran toward danger, the ordinary people who helped one another in extraordinary circumstances, and the families whose lives were forever changed.
Twenty-five years later, we remain committed to ensuring that future generations understand the significance of this day and the lessons of courage, compassion, service, and unity that emerged from one of the most difficult moments in our nation’s history.
Today, we remember. We honor. We will never forget.
#GVfeeling #NeverForget #September11 #PatriotDay
We remember the first responders who ran toward danger, the ordinary people who helped one another in extraordinary circumstances, and the families whose lives were forever changed.
Twenty-five years later, we remain committed to ensuring that future generations understand the significance of this day and the lessons of courage, compassion, service, and unity that emerged from one of the most difficult moments in our nation’s history.
Today, we remember. We honor. We will never forget.
#GVfeeling #NeverForget #September11 #PatriotDay
🎨 We are proud to share that Garnet Valley School District has been recognized by the Pennsylvania Art Education Association as an Outstanding Visual Arts Community for 2025–26!
This recognition celebrates the commitment of our art educators and staff to providing students with meaningful, high-quality visual arts experiences. Through the arts, our students develop creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and self-expression, skills that serve them well in school and throughout their lives.
Congratulations and thank you to our incredible art educators, staff, students, and everyone who helps make the visual arts such an important part of the Garnet Valley experience. This recognition is a wonderful reflection of your creativity, dedication, and commitment to our students! 🎨🐾
#GVfeeling #ArtsEducation #GVproud #VisualArts
This recognition celebrates the commitment of our art educators and staff to providing students with meaningful, high-quality visual arts experiences. Through the arts, our students develop creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and self-expression, skills that serve them well in school and throughout their lives.
Congratulations and thank you to our incredible art educators, staff, students, and everyone who helps make the visual arts such an important part of the Garnet Valley experience. This recognition is a wonderful reflection of your creativity, dedication, and commitment to our students! 🎨🐾
#GVfeeling #ArtsEducation #GVproud #VisualArts
You may not always know what someone is experiencing. A check-in, a listening ear, a number shared at the right moment, can make a real difference. #SuicidePrevention starts with connection. #SPM2026 #SuicidePrevention
Every parent wonders at some point: is my child okay?
Join Cartwheel, our virtual mental health partner, for a free webinar with educational psychologist Linda Price, M.Ed., CAGS, and youth mental health advocate Mallory G. who will share her own story of navigating emotional distress as a young person and finding the support that helped her thrive.
🌱 Growing Together: Supporting Your Child's Mental Health This School Year
🗓 Tuesday, September 16 | 7–8pm ET
👉 Register here: https://www.cartwheel.org/webinarseries
🏃♀️🏃♂️ The Healthy Kids Running Series is coming to Concord Township this fall!
Families with children from Pre-K through 8th grade are invited to participate in this fun, five-week running series at the Garnet Valley Middle School Football Field. Race distances are designed by age group, giving runners of all experience levels a chance to get active, build confidence, and have fun!
📅 Sundays: September 13, September 27, October 4, October 18 & October 25
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 GV Middle School Football Field
601 Smithbridge Road, Glen Mills
🌧️ Rain Date: November 1
Participants who register for the full series receive a T-shirt, and all runners receive medals during Week 5.
Scan the QR code on the flyer to register or use the link below.
https://concord-township-pa.healthykidsrunningseries.org/Race/Register?raceId=153061
We hope to see plenty of young runners out on the field this fall!
#GVfeeling #HealthyKidsRunningSeries #ConcordTownship #KidsRun
Families with children from Pre-K through 8th grade are invited to participate in this fun, five-week running series at the Garnet Valley Middle School Football Field. Race distances are designed by age group, giving runners of all experience levels a chance to get active, build confidence, and have fun!
📅 Sundays: September 13, September 27, October 4, October 18 & October 25
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 GV Middle School Football Field
601 Smithbridge Road, Glen Mills
🌧️ Rain Date: November 1
Participants who register for the full series receive a T-shirt, and all runners receive medals during Week 5.
Scan the QR code on the flyer to register or use the link below.
https://concord-township-pa.healthykidsrunningseries.org/Race/Register?raceId=153061
We hope to see plenty of young runners out on the field this fall!
#GVfeeling #HealthyKidsRunningSeries #ConcordTownship #KidsRun
🚌🎉 Today marks a big milestone for our Transportation Department and the Pennington Project!
Our transportation team is officially moving its fleet of buses to the Pennington Building. This new space is much better suited to support our drivers, staff, and fleet, and we’re excited to begin this new chapter for GV Transportation!
Here’s to many happy and safe miles ahead from their new home! 🚌🐾
#GVfeeling #GVTransportation #PenningtonProject
Our transportation team is officially moving its fleet of buses to the Pennington Building. This new space is much better suited to support our drivers, staff, and fleet, and we’re excited to begin this new chapter for GV Transportation!
Here’s to many happy and safe miles ahead from their new home! 🚌🐾
#GVfeeling #GVTransportation #PenningtonProject
🎉 Celebrating Our Garnet Valley Retirees!
At last night’s School Board meeting, we had the opportunity to recognize and celebrate several members of the Garnet Valley family as they begin an exciting new chapter in retirement.
We were especially pleased to recognize the retirees who joined us for the celebration and are pictured here:
👏 Charles Smith
👏 Craig Thomas
👏 Liz Parenti
👏 Monica LaMonica
👏 Beth Parsons
👏 Ellie McGlinn
We are grateful for the years of service, dedication, and care they have given to our students, families, colleagues, and community. Their contributions have helped shape Garnet Valley in countless ways, and we wish each of them happiness and all the best in whatever comes next!
🔗 Please join us in celebrating all of this year’s Garnet Valley retirees: See full list
Congratulations, and thank you for everything you have given to Garnet Valley! ❤️🐾
#GVfeeling #GVproud #ThankYouRetirees #GarnetValley
🦅 Congratulations to Eagle Scout Connor Joseph Criswell!
Garnet Valley School District is proud to recognize Connor Joseph Criswell, a Garnet Valley High School Class of 2026 graduate, for achieving the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout with Troop 260.
For his Eagle Scout service project, Connor designed and built two picnic tables and two benches for Beaver Valley Park in Concord Township, creating a lasting resource for our community. Connor also holds the distinction of becoming the 114th Eagle Scout in the history of Troop 260.
Congratulations, Connor, on this outstanding achievement! Your leadership, dedication, and commitment to service make the Garnet Valley community proud.
#GVfeeling #EagleScout #GVproud #CommunityService
Garnet Valley School District is proud to recognize Connor Joseph Criswell, a Garnet Valley High School Class of 2026 graduate, for achieving the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout with Troop 260.
For his Eagle Scout service project, Connor designed and built two picnic tables and two benches for Beaver Valley Park in Concord Township, creating a lasting resource for our community. Connor also holds the distinction of becoming the 114th Eagle Scout in the history of Troop 260.
Congratulations, Connor, on this outstanding achievement! Your leadership, dedication, and commitment to service make the Garnet Valley community proud.
#GVfeeling #EagleScout #GVproud #CommunityService
Dr. Bertrando and the administration team were excited to welcome our new teachers to the district today for their first day of orientation!
We’re thrilled to have these talented educators joining our schools and becoming part of the GV community. 🍎📚
Please join us in giving them a warm welcome and wishing them a fantastic start to the school year! 💙
Welcome to the GV Family!
We’re thrilled to have these talented educators joining our schools and becoming part of the GV community. 🍎📚
Please join us in giving them a warm welcome and wishing them a fantastic start to the school year! 💙
Welcome to the GV Family!
🎉🐾 We are proud to share some exciting news about Garnet Valley High School!
In the newest U.S. News & World Report rankings, GVHS is ranked among the Top 1,000 high schools in the nation for the first time!
🏆 #941 nationally — up 723 spots from #1,664
🏆 #34 in Pennsylvania — up from #58
🏆 #25 in the Philadelphia Metro Area — up from #36
⭐ Overall score: 94.76, up from 90.7
While rankings can never capture everything that makes a school special and are influenced by many factors beyond a school’s control, we are incredibly proud of this recognition and what it represents.
This achievement reflects the collective efforts of our students, teachers, staff, families, and community. The relationships our educators build, the expectations they set, and the support they provide our students every day are at the heart of Garnet Valley.
We also congratulate the many outstanding schools recognized in this year’s rankings. Every school community has its own strengths, challenges, and reasons to celebrate.
Congratulations, GVHS, and thank you to everyone who contributes to making Garnet Valley a place where students can learn, grow, and thrive! ❤️🐾
#GVfeeling #GVHS #GVproud #GarnetValley
In the newest U.S. News & World Report rankings, GVHS is ranked among the Top 1,000 high schools in the nation for the first time!
🏆 #941 nationally — up 723 spots from #1,664
🏆 #34 in Pennsylvania — up from #58
🏆 #25 in the Philadelphia Metro Area — up from #36
⭐ Overall score: 94.76, up from 90.7
While rankings can never capture everything that makes a school special and are influenced by many factors beyond a school’s control, we are incredibly proud of this recognition and what it represents.
This achievement reflects the collective efforts of our students, teachers, staff, families, and community. The relationships our educators build, the expectations they set, and the support they provide our students every day are at the heart of Garnet Valley.
We also congratulate the many outstanding schools recognized in this year’s rankings. Every school community has its own strengths, challenges, and reasons to celebrate.
Congratulations, GVHS, and thank you to everyone who contributes to making Garnet Valley a place where students can learn, grow, and thrive! ❤️🐾
#GVfeeling #GVHS #GVproud #GarnetValley
Back to school is exciting for some kids. For others, it's overwhelming.
If your child is struggling with school anxiety or avoidance, join Cartwheel, our virtual mental health partner, and licensed therapist Chinwé Williams, LPC, for a free webinar on understanding what’s driving it — and what can help.
🏫 When School Feels Hard: Understanding Anxiety and Avoidance in Kids
🗓 Wednesday, August 19 | 7–8pm ET
👉 Register here: https://www.cartwheel.org/webinarseries
If your child is struggling with school anxiety or avoidance, join Cartwheel, our virtual mental health partner, and licensed therapist Chinwé Williams, LPC, for a free webinar on understanding what’s driving it — and what can help.
🏫 When School Feels Hard: Understanding Anxiety and Avoidance in Kids
🗓 Wednesday, August 19 | 7–8pm ET
👉 Register here: https://www.cartwheel.org/webinarseries
Dear Incoming 9th Grade Students and Families,
During 9th Grade Orientation on Wednesday, August 19, from 9:00–11:00 a.m., all incoming freshmen will receive their school-issued MacBook.
MacBook distribution will take place in the Garnet Valley High School gym at the conclusion of orientation. Before leaving for the day, students will be directed to the gym to pick up their device and any related materials.
Students should plan to remain for the full orientation program so they do not miss the distribution process. Additional information about device use, care, account access, and technology support will be shared during orientation and at pickup.
We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2030 to Garnet Valley High School and helping every student begin the school year prepared for success.
During 9th Grade Orientation on Wednesday, August 19, from 9:00–11:00 a.m., all incoming freshmen will receive their school-issued MacBook.
MacBook distribution will take place in the Garnet Valley High School gym at the conclusion of orientation. Before leaving for the day, students will be directed to the gym to pick up their device and any related materials.
Students should plan to remain for the full orientation program so they do not miss the distribution process. Additional information about device use, care, account access, and technology support will be shared during orientation and at pickup.
We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2030 to Garnet Valley High School and helping every student begin the school year prepared for success.
Parenting is hard—but you don't have to do it alone. If you've ever thought, "I want to stop yelling," or "I want to parent differently," this FREE virtual workshop is for you. Join Dr. Amber Thornton to learn practical strategies for staying calm, responding instead of reacting, and breaking old patterns. Plus, attendees receive a FREE copy of her book! Register today!
⚠️ Important Network Maintenance Update
As part of the ongoing Pennington Project, the Garnet Valley School District network will be offline on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week. This planned shutdown is necessary as crews relocate fiber optic lines and complete other critical infrastructure maintenance.
During this time:
* 🏫 All district buildings will remain open.
* 🌐 Internet access will be unavailable.
* ☎️ Phone service will be unavailable until the work is complete.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete these important upgrades to our district's technology infrastructure. Thank you for your continued support.
As part of the ongoing Pennington Project, the Garnet Valley School District network will be offline on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week. This planned shutdown is necessary as crews relocate fiber optic lines and complete other critical infrastructure maintenance.
During this time:
* 🏫 All district buildings will remain open.
* 🌐 Internet access will be unavailable.
* ☎️ Phone service will be unavailable until the work is complete.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete these important upgrades to our district's technology infrastructure. Thank you for your continued support.
🐾🎒 Welcome, Class of 2030!
Garnet Valley High School will host 9th Grade Orientation on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Garnet Valley High School.
This is a great opportunity for incoming freshmen to get familiar with the building, meet members of the GVHS community, and begin preparing for a successful start to high school.
We look forward to welcoming our newest Jaguars!
#GVfeeling #GVHS #ClassOf2030 #JaguarPride
Garnet Valley High School will host 9th Grade Orientation on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Garnet Valley High School.
This is a great opportunity for incoming freshmen to get familiar with the building, meet members of the GVHS community, and begin preparing for a successful start to high school.
We look forward to welcoming our newest Jaguars!
#GVfeeling #GVHS #ClassOf2030 #JaguarPride
🤖🎉 Congratulations to our Garnet Valley Middle School and Garnet Valley High School students who wrapped up the InspiritAI Summer Program today with an outstanding showcase of their final AI projects!
Throughout the program, our AI Scholars explored advanced concepts including classification, computer vision, neural networks, natural language processing, AI agents, and much more. They applied these skills to design and build their own AI-powered projects, culminating in today's impressive presentations.
We are incredibly proud of our students for embracing complex challenges, thinking creatively, and demonstrating the curiosity, collaboration, and innovation that will help shape the future. Congratulations to all of our AI Scholars on an amazing accomplishment!
#GVfeeling #AIEducation #FutureReady #GVProud
Throughout the program, our AI Scholars explored advanced concepts including classification, computer vision, neural networks, natural language processing, AI agents, and much more. They applied these skills to design and build their own AI-powered projects, culminating in today's impressive presentations.
We are incredibly proud of our students for embracing complex challenges, thinking creatively, and demonstrating the curiosity, collaboration, and innovation that will help shape the future. Congratulations to all of our AI Scholars on an amazing accomplishment!
#GVfeeling #AIEducation #FutureReady #GVProud
