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Suffolk superintendent named Virginia Superintendent of the Year; board and community celebrate
Summary
The board celebrated Superintendent John B. Gordon III after he was named Virginia Superintendent of the Year. Members praised his leadership and recognized district student and staff achievements highlighted at the meeting.
Board members opened Thursday’s meeting by praising Lakeland High School’s Lakeland Cavalier Singers and then celebrated news that Superintendent John B. Gordon III was named Virginia Superintendent of the Year.
Nut graf: Communications and community engagement staff and the superintendent highlighted division recognitions — plant manager awards, student perfect‑attendance accomplishments, All‑Virginia choir selections, a new elementary STEM competition and CTE placement results — crediting staff and community partners.
Multiple board members publicly congratulated Gordon; several called the award a reflection of district progress and leadership. The superintendent said he is preparing materials for national consideration and thanked staff and the board for support.
Ending: The board and attendees recognized honor graduates and student achievements ahead of the business meeting; members encouraged families to celebrate graduations and community partners for continued support.
