Fluvanna County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Peter Gretz has been named the Virginia Superintendent of the Year.

Gretz was presented with the award during the Virginia Association of School Superintendents (VASS) Awards Luncheon on April 28 in Roanoke. VASS officers and presidents of several major state education organizations participated in the selection process.

“VASS is thrilled that Dr. Peter Gretz has earned the distinction of Virginia’s Superintendent of the Year,” said VASS President and Washington County Superintendent Keith Perrigan. “Having worked alongside Pete in multiple capacities, I have had the unique opportunity to learn from him at various stages of my career. Pete’s tireless efforts to ensure learning environments are safe, comfortable, efficient and conducive to learning are a model for Superintendents across the nation. Dr. Gretz has never been afraid to challenge the status quo and always finds a way to do what is best for students. Pete is the consummate professional, always willing to lend a hand, and has literally had an impact across the entire Commonwealth of Virginia,” Perrigan said.

Gretz, a 35-year Virginia educator, was named the 2026 VASS Region V Superintendent of the Year in March.