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Students recognized for service and CTE programs highlighted at school board meeting
Summary
The board honored student achievements (middle-school and senior of the month, volunteer awards), and the Governor's Health Sciences Academy and HOSA students presented program outcomes, certifications (CNA 100% pass last semester) and community outreach efforts; SCA students described Motivational Mondays, Wellness Wednesdays and leadership work.
The March 10 meeting opened with a series of recognitions and student presentations that showcased Gloucester County Public Schools' career and technical programs and student leadership initiatives.
Recognitions: The board recognized Alyssa Davis (Peaslee Middle School) as middle schooler of the month for raising more than $8,500 to support marching band programs, and celebrated Maddie Shockley (Gloucester High School) as senior of the month for leadership and CNA program participation. Ellen and Jim Lee were named volunteer(s) of the month for long-term booster support and scholarships totaling more than $30,000.
CTE program highlights: Suzanne Nestor described the Governor's Health Sciences Academy offerings, including nurse aide (CNA) coursework with 40 clinical hours and 140 total hours of instruction, CPR and Narcan certifications, and state licensing that includes both written and skills (psychomotor) exams. Nestor noted Gloucester High School achieved a 100% pass rate last semester on both the CNA written and skills exams. Peyton Burr, the EMT instructor, described course structure (EMT I/II, psychomotor testing), growing enrollment (from 10 pilot students to about 20), and student outcomes (some graduates working or volunteering in the field).
Student leadership: Student Council Association sponsor Leslie Sturtz introduced student officers and SCA members described school programs such as Motivational Mondays (positive start-of-week initiatives), Wellness Wednesdays (student mental-health activities), spirit weeks, pep rallies, leadership conferences, and a voter-registration drive; SCA reported about 200 winter-wear items were collected this year for the guest shelter.
Why it matters: The presentations highlighted how CTE and student leadership programs tie classroom learning to workforce skills, community service and student well-being. Board members praised staff and students and asked clarifying questions about certification pathways, conference costs and program expansion.
Sources: Program presentations and student remarks during the March 10, 2026 meeting; presenters included Suzanne Nestor (GHSA), Peyton Burr (EMT instructor), student officers and Leslie Sturtz (SCA sponsor).
