Duke Update April 13, 2025
Tuesday, April 15th is "Purple Up" Day to show support and appreciation for military connected children and youth.
Report cards will be issued on Thursday, April 17 via Document Delivery. Please contact the Main Office if you have any questions about using Document Delivery.
The Nurse Aide and EMT students are hosting a Basketball Tournament Fundraiser on 4/24. Freshman vs. Sophomore, Junior vs. Senior, Winner vs Winner. Winner gets a trophy and bragging rights. Each grade level will have a coach. Sign ups are during lunch, the cost to play is $10 and is on a first come first serve basis. Tickets to attend the tournament are on sale for $5.
Attention 11th grade families: The GHS Clinic will be hosting a vaccine clinic for all rising 12th grade students needing the required meningococcal vaccine on Tuesday, April 29th from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm in the clinic. Consent forms were handed out to students on Thursday, April 3rd and should be returned to the clinic not later than Monday, April 14th. Extra forms can be picked up from the Clinic or by clicking the links in the article linked here.
Juniors: The Ring Dance is on Saturday, April 19 from 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm at GHS. Tickets can be purchased online through Thursday, April 17. Juniors who purchased a class ring from Jostens do not have to buy a ticket unless they are bringing a guest.
Seniors: The GHS Senior Class presents, “Masquerade Ball” on Saturday, April 26th from 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm at the Kiln Creek Golf and Country Club. Tickets are $63 – Individual and $89 – Couples. Tickets may be purchased online through School Cash Online. All sales are final. Any questions please contact Ms. Suzanne Nester or Ms. Kristi Parker.
On Friday, April 4th GHS recognized National School Librarian Day! National School Librarian Day is a day to recognize and appreciate the vital role school librarians play in supporting student learning and literacy. Thank you to our amazing librarians!
This month GHS recognizes Autism Awareness Month, Month of the Military Child, and Occupational Therapy Month. Also on Wednesday, April 2nd we recognize National Paraprofessional Day. Autism Awareness month is to foster understanding, acceptance, and inclusion for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Month of the Military Child is a time to honor and celebrate the resilience, strength, and sacrifices of children in military and veteran families. Occupational Therapy Month is a time to recognize and honor the vital contributions of occupational therapists and their impact on improving people's lives by helping them participate in meaningful daily activities. National Paraprofessional Day recognizes and appreciates the contributions of paraprofessionals.
National Assistant Principal Appreciation week (April 7th thru 11th) fell during our Spring Break but we want to recognize all of GHS's amazing Assistant Principals for their vital contributions towards our students' success!
Yearbooks can be ordered online at yearbookordercenter.com using code 4758 until sold out. There are 25 yearbooks and less than 1 month left to pre-order
Food Delivery: Please remember that students may not receive food orders from DoorDash or other delivery services before, during, or after school. Additionally, food and drinks brought to school by parents and guardians will be kept in the Main Office for students to retrieve during their lunch period. Thank you for your cooperation.
The Care Closet has formal dresses and some suits for students in need for the upcoming dances. Teachers, please email Ms. Hartley and/or Ms. Guy to ensure that one of us is in the classroom.
Gloucester High School is accepting students for Behind The Wheel. The cost of the lessons are $89.00. Contact Coach Hooker for more details.
Visitors must park in a visitor spot in our main entrance lot. Visitors must utilize the main entrance and show valid identification to enter the building. Please do not park in the main loop for any reason.
Medication Policy Reminder: This is a reminder that GCPS policy does not allow students to carry prescription or over-the-counter medications at school unless a student has an Asthma Action Plan, Diabetes Management Plan, or Emergency Action Plan on file with the clinic. All other medications must be kept in the clinic and require a completed Medication Consent Form. Students who bring medications to school are in violation of the Student Code of Conduct and subject to disciplinary action. Please visit the GCPS School Safety and Health Services webpage or contact the GHS clinic with any questions.
Parking Passes: Any student who does not have a parking pass but wants one should go to the Main Office to be put on a waiting list. We will be opening some spots up as soon as they are painted in the lot.
Cell Phone Policy: Gloucester County Public Schools has adopted “cell phone-free education.” Effective Monday, August 26, 2024, the use of cell phones, electronic communication devices, headphones, earbuds, smart watches, and or any other Bluetooth enabling device will be strictly prohibited. The Executive Order applies to students while in the school building during instructional times and at all times while on the school bus.
Dress Code: Parents and guardians, we appreciate your support in following the GCPS dress code, which is found on page 6 of the Code of Conduct . Please note that hats and hoods should not be worn indoors, and tops must cover the midriff and navel.
Parent drop-off and pick-up: Please use our main entrance loop to drop off and pick up before and after school. Please pay attention to our staff as they direct you around the loop.
Student Parking Lot: Only GHS students who have a valid parking pass should enter and park in the student parking lot. Teacher and Construction areas are marked and should not be used by students or visitors. Students entering the building from the parking lot/bus loop side should enter through the doors by the Theater room (formerly Chorus). Student driver late arrivals should also enter through the doors by the Theater room and check in with the Attendance Office before going to class.
Bus loop: No students, parents, or visitors should enter the bus loop from 7:00AM-8:00AM and 2:00 PM-3:00 PM for any reason.
Security Screening: This is a reminder that all students must pass through the security scanners in the morning. Students with first block classes in the portables or old C-Hall who get dropped off in the parent loop must go through the Masin Entrance and exit the building through the doors by the School Counseling Office. All visitors must come through the Main Entrance and check in at the Main Office.
Counseling
Seniors: Application materials for several scholarships are due to the Counseling Office in the upcoming weeks as follows:
Abingdon Ruritan Club Scholarship due April 18th
Adam Stephen Neely Scholarship due May 2nd
Gloucester Field Hockey Club Scholarship due May 5th
Please stop in the Counseling Office and check out the scholarship table just inside the door. There are paper copies of the above scholarship applications as well as some additional local scholarship opportunities which have recently been added.
Please check your Naviance account regularly and contact the Counseling Office if you have any questions.
SENIORS who need mid-year transcripts sent to colleges MUST request them through their Naviance account.
Athletics
Congratulations to our Varsity Softball head coach, Coach Lindsay on reaching a coaching milestone of 500 wins.
Football conditioning will resume Monday 4/14 – after school in the weight room. Conditioning will be Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays. Info sheets are in the main office or on the GHS website.
The GHS Athletics schedule can be found on the school website: https://ghs.gc.k12.va.us/o/ghs/page/athletics
Parents and Fans attending athletic events - Sportsmanship is always a top priority. Please show support and respect for the fans, opposing teams and game officials at all times while attending home or away events. This includes never engaging negatively with fans or players from the opposite team. Any misconduct can lead to dismissal from the game, and from attending future games.