School Administration
Letter to Families:
Mid-January 2025
Hello Mustang Families,
I am writing to provide you an update to school events and important dates, to include Summative Test dates, as they are currently scheduled. These are listed on a calendar below.
As a reminder, we have many schoolwide events coming up this month, please see [Upcoming Dates] for a list of these events.
Finally, this week will be January's attendance challenge week! Please support us in ensuring maximum student attendance!
Thank you for your continued support! If you have any questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help.
Sincerely,
Nick Sodano
Principal
Upcoming Dates:
January-February 2025
1-20: No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
1-21: Basketball - Away @ Walker Grant
1-22: BRVGS Applicant Testing
1-23: Basketball Home v. FT Binns (4:30)
1-25: Wrestling Tournament - Home - Grapple at the Grove (Saturday)
1-27: Basketball - Away @ Caroline Middle
1-28: BRVGS Applicant Testing
1-29: Student Council Meeting
1-29: Wrestling - Home v. Caroline (5:00)
1-30: Basketball - Home vs. PHMS (5:00)
1-31: All-District Band Auditions (select students)
1-31: Student vs. Staff Basketball Game (5:30)
2-3: Interim Day - Q3 Interim 1
2-5: BRVGS Interviews
2-7: District Choir Event (select students)
2-10: Kindness Week
2-11: BRVGS Interviews
2-12: Student Council Meeting (after school)
2-12: Spirit Night - Mama's Pizza!
2-13: Parent Teacher Conferences (PM)
2-14: Parent Teacher Conferences (AM)
2-19: Q3 Interim Day #2
2-20: LGMS Rising 9th Grade Scheduling Day
2-21: LGMS Theater Production - Alice at Wonderland (6:00 - Fri)
2-22: LGMS Theater Production - Alice at Wonderland (3 PM - Sat)
Meet the Principal
We are excited to introduce to you the principal of Locust Grove Middle School, Mr. Nick Sodano. With his extensive educational background, including degrees in Social Science, History, and Education from Radford University, Mr. Sodano embarked on his teaching career in the Orange County School System in 2005. For six years, he dedicated himself to teaching 6th-grade social studies, 8th-grade civics, and AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) courses here at Locust Grove Middle School. During his teaching tenure, he pursued further education at the University of Mary Washington, earning a Master's of Education in Educational Leadership.
In 2011, Mr. Sodano assumed the role of Assistant Principal at Orange Elementary School, where he served until 2015. He then became the Principal at Locust Grove Primary School, leading the institution until his appointment at Gordon-Barbour Elementary School in the fall of 2017.
Residing in Gordonsville, VA, Mr. Sodano shares his life with his wife, Megan, and their two daughters. Beyond his commitment to our school, he finds joy on the water and cherishing quality moments with his family and friends.
As an educator, Mr. Sodano firmly believes in the potential of every child to achieve high standards. He strives to ensure that every decision made at our school is solely in the best interest of our students. With an open-door policy, Mr. Sodano warmly invites parents and members of our school community to connect with him, fostering a strong partnership for the benefit of our students.