GILES COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – An educator in the Commonwealth of Virginia has announced his retirement after a 34-year career.
Dr. Terry E. Arbogast II has announced his retirement as Superintendent of Giles County Public School on July 1, 2025.
He began working in Giles County as Assistant Principal at Narrows High School and then was later promoted to Assistant Superintendent. He was then selected to serve as Superintendent 21 years ago.
“The past 21 years as Superintendent have been a great run. I appreciate all the staff members and their work. I have strived to be professional in every conversation with a parent, staff member or student. We may not have always agreed but we have always worked together for the best for our school system,” said Dr. Arbogast. “The staff of Giles County Public Schools are an outstanding group with whom it has been a pleasure to work. Giles County has the best teachers and staff, and we have accomplished many great things for our students, schools and community.”
School Board Chair, Jason Buckland said,
“Dr. Arbogast has served over two decades as Superintendent with the utmost professionalism, dedication and concern for all students and employees. He has spearheaded increased employee compensation, a comprehensive building modernization project and established educational programs that will benefit students and teachers for years to come. As he finishes his tenure, his service will be properly celebrated by this system.
Dr. Arbogast will continue to lead the system until his retirement. The Board will immediately begin an exhaustive search for a successor to carry on Dr. Arbogast’s legacy of professionalism and dedication to all our students and employees.”