Achilles Elementary School

05/30/2026

05/30/2026

Now that’s “Some Pig”! 🐷 And we’re still thinking about those tiny pigs… iykyk

Drop those pics in the comments if you and your family said salutations at tonight’s School Fair!

Presented to you by the ever-magnificent Achilles Elementary PTO! And a very big thank you to the staff, teachers, and volunteers that stuck around to web up such a wonderful night! 💛 🦀

05/27/2026

Marine Science Day at VIMS is May 30!

05/27/2026

Check it out! Can't wait to meet our newest Eagles!

05/23/2026

Here's your reminder that MONDAY, May 25th, is Memorial Day!

The division will be closed - NO SCHOOL!

05/22/2026

⚠️HELP US, HELP YOU!⚠️

Just a friendly reminder that if you plan to make any dismissal changes, please send a note with your child in the morning!

05/22/2026

🥳 Yearbooks will be coming home TODAY, May 22nd!

We currently have 10 extra yearbooks available for purchase - if you would like to secure one please send in $21 (cash or check) to your child’s homeroom teacher and reach out to Mrs. Nagy to let her know you've placed an order!

✨ If you aren’t sure if you placed an online order or have any additional questions, please reach out to Mrs. Nagy! ✨

✉️ [email protected]

05/18/2026

🦀 Our May/June 2026 Achilles Shield Newsletter is here! 🦀 Paper copies will come home with students soon!

In this issue you will find...
☀️ Important end-of-year dates.
☀️ SOL Testing Dates!
☀️ Information about Summer Meals.
☀️ Our upcoming "Ready, Set Kindergarten" night for rising Kindergarten students will be on 5/19 from 5:30-6:30.
☀️ Field Day & School Carnival Volunteers needed...
☀️ And so much more!

https://linktr.ee/VolunteerWithAchillesES

05/14/2026

✨ Congratulations to Mr. Daniel! ✨

We celebrated Achilles’ Teacher of the Year, Mr. Jason Daniel, at the annual Teacher of the Year dinner. Congratulations to Mr. Daniel on his award. We are so proud of his commitment to his students and their achievement and success. 🦀

✨ Congratulations to Ms. Arnold! ✨

Last night, we honored 3rd grade teacher, Ms. Renee Arnold, at the annual Gloucester County Public Schools Virginia Retirement dinner. We are so grateful for her service to students and the Achilles community for all of these years! 🦀

✨ Congratulations to Mrs. Higgs! ✨

She is the recipient of the Standout Award at Achilles! Mrs. Higgs has orchestrated engaging lessons, collaborated with colleagues, and made her classroom such a warm and welcoming learning space for her students. We are so happy she is with us here at Achilles! 🦀

05/13/2026

💸Our LAST Bayport Savings day is this TOMORROW! Make sure you drop your deposits with Mrs. Daugherty in Room 8!