🚑🩺 Hands-On Learning in Action at Gloucester High School 🩺🚑
On Tuesday, May 26, Gloucester High School students put their skills to the test during a simulated Mass Casualty Event designed to provide real-world emergency response experience.
In the scenario, GHS Nursing and EMT students responded to a simulated crash involving a school bus that had collided with the Carpentry classroom. Carpentry and Introduction to Health Careers students played the role of victims, creating a realistic environment that challenged responders to assess injuries, prioritize care, communicate effectively, and work together under pressure.
The exercise gave students an invaluable opportunity to experience the intensity of a large-scale emergency while practicing one of the most important skills in healthcare and emergency services: remaining calm and focused when lives are on the line.
This event also highlights the continued growth and success of Gloucester High School’s Health Sciences program. Through hands-on learning experiences like this, students gain the knowledge, technical skills, and confidence needed to pursue careers in healthcare, emergency medical services, and other professions that make a meaningful difference in our community every day.
We are proud of our students for their professionalism, teamwork, and commitment to serving others. The future of healthcare is bright, and it is being shaped right here at Gloucester High School.
#GloucesterHighSchool #HealthSciences #FutureHealthcareHeroes #EMT #Nursing #CareerReady #HandsOnLearning #GCPS
On Tuesday, May 26, Gloucester High School students put their skills to the test during a simulated Mass Casualty Event designed to provide real-world emergency response experience.
In the scenario, GHS Nursing and EMT students responded to a simulated crash involving a school bus that had collided with the Carpentry classroom. Carpentry and Introduction to Health Careers students played the role of victims, creating a realistic environment that challenged responders to assess injuries, prioritize care, communicate effectively, and work together under pressure.
The exercise gave students an invaluable opportunity to experience the intensity of a large-scale emergency while practicing one of the most important skills in healthcare and emergency services: remaining calm and focused when lives are on the line.
This event also highlights the continued growth and success of Gloucester High School’s Health Sciences program. Through hands-on learning experiences like this, students gain the knowledge, technical skills, and confidence needed to pursue careers in healthcare, emergency medical services, and other professions that make a meaningful difference in our community every day.
We are proud of our students for their professionalism, teamwork, and commitment to serving others. The future of healthcare is bright, and it is being shaped right here at Gloucester High School.
#GloucesterHighSchool #HealthSciences #FutureHealthcareHeroes #EMT #Nursing #CareerReady #HandsOnLearning #GCPS
☀️🍎 Student Volunteers Needed! 🍎☀️
GCPS Food Service is looking for student volunteers to help pack summer meal bags again this summer at Gloucester High School! This is a great opportunity for students needing community service hours for clubs and organizations.
📍 Open to rising 8th–12th graders
📅 June 8 – August 6
⏰ Monday–Thursday only
Interested students should call our office at 📞 804-693-6081 to sign up!
GCPS Food Service is looking for student volunteers to help pack summer meal bags again this summer at Gloucester High School! This is a great opportunity for students needing community service hours for clubs and organizations.
📍 Open to rising 8th–12th graders
📅 June 8 – August 6
⏰ Monday–Thursday only
Interested students should call our office at 📞 804-693-6081 to sign up!
💬 National Speech-Language Pathologist Day
Today we recognize the important work of speech-language pathologists who support students in developing communication, language, and social skills. Your dedication helps students succeed in and out of the classroom. Thank you!
Today we recognize the important work of speech-language pathologists who support students in developing communication, language, and social skills. Your dedication helps students succeed in and out of the classroom. Thank you!
What an exciting week of learning and connection at Gloucester High School! 🎉📚⚽
In Mr. Cullison’s English 12 class, senior K.J. Wolford brought his SIRS research project on coaching to life by taking classmates out onto the field and leading them through soccer drills. It was a creative, hands-on way to connect classroom learning with real-world skills and leadership!
Meanwhile, students in Ms. Wirsching's Geometry classes worked collaboratively to solve problems involving circles. Students not only found solutions, but also practiced defending and justifying their reasoning with classmates — strengthening both their math and communication skills. ⭕
During lunches this week, the Hope Squad recognized Mental Health Awareness Week with an informative display and Q&A opportunity for students. The focus was on common mental health diagnoses and the resources available to support those who may be struggling. Thank you to our Hope Squad students for helping promote awareness, understanding, and support throughout our school community. 💚
We are proud of the many ways our students and staff continue to learn, lead, and support one another every day!
In Mr. Cullison’s English 12 class, senior K.J. Wolford brought his SIRS research project on coaching to life by taking classmates out onto the field and leading them through soccer drills. It was a creative, hands-on way to connect classroom learning with real-world skills and leadership!
Meanwhile, students in Ms. Wirsching's Geometry classes worked collaboratively to solve problems involving circles. Students not only found solutions, but also practiced defending and justifying their reasoning with classmates — strengthening both their math and communication skills. ⭕
During lunches this week, the Hope Squad recognized Mental Health Awareness Week with an informative display and Q&A opportunity for students. The focus was on common mental health diagnoses and the resources available to support those who may be struggling. Thank you to our Hope Squad students for helping promote awareness, understanding, and support throughout our school community. 💚
We are proud of the many ways our students and staff continue to learn, lead, and support one another every day!
☀️🍎 GCPS Summer Meal Registration ends May 22nd! 🍎☀️
Registration is now open for the GCPS Summer Meal Program! Families interested in participating are encouraged to complete the registration form: https://forms.gle/4WKuCvLdK6j6cHLE9
This program helps ensure students have access to meals throughout the summer months. If you have questions, please call 804-693-6081.
Registration is now open for the GCPS Summer Meal Program! Families interested in participating are encouraged to complete the registration form: https://forms.gle/4WKuCvLdK6j6cHLE9
This program helps ensure students have access to meals throughout the summer months. If you have questions, please call 804-693-6081.
🎉 Congratulations to Gloucester High School’s yearbook staff on an incredible achievement! 🎉
We are proud to share that The Cavalier has been selected for inclusion in Volume 31 of Portfolio, Varsity Yearbook’s prestigious collection of standout yearbooks from the 2024–2025 school year!
This is a tremendous honor, as only the top 10% of yearbooks nationwide are chosen for this recognition. The creativity, dedication, and commitment to excellence shown by the student staff and advisor truly set The Cavalier apart.
Today, representatives from Varsity Yearbook visited Gloucester High School to personally congratulate the students and yearbook advisor Ms. Schoenthal on this outstanding accomplishment. What a special moment to celebrate the hard work and passion that went into creating this nationally recognized publication!
Please join us in celebrating these talented student journalists and educators who continue to showcase the spirit and story of Gloucester High School in such an exceptional way.
#GloucesterHighSchool #TheCavalier #StudentJournalism #YearbookExcellence #VarsityYearbook #GCPSProud
We are proud to share that The Cavalier has been selected for inclusion in Volume 31 of Portfolio, Varsity Yearbook’s prestigious collection of standout yearbooks from the 2024–2025 school year!
This is a tremendous honor, as only the top 10% of yearbooks nationwide are chosen for this recognition. The creativity, dedication, and commitment to excellence shown by the student staff and advisor truly set The Cavalier apart.
Today, representatives from Varsity Yearbook visited Gloucester High School to personally congratulate the students and yearbook advisor Ms. Schoenthal on this outstanding accomplishment. What a special moment to celebrate the hard work and passion that went into creating this nationally recognized publication!
Please join us in celebrating these talented student journalists and educators who continue to showcase the spirit and story of Gloucester High School in such an exceptional way.
#GloucesterHighSchool #TheCavalier #StudentJournalism #YearbookExcellence #VarsityYearbook #GCPSProud
☀️🍎 GCPS Summer Meal Registration 🍎☀️
Registration is now open for the GCPS Summer Meal Program! Families interested in participating are encouraged to complete the registration form: https://forms.gle/4WKuCvLdK6j6cHLE9
This program helps ensure students have access to meals throughout the summer months.
Registration is now open for the GCPS Summer Meal Program! Families interested in participating are encouraged to complete the registration form: https://forms.gle/4WKuCvLdK6j6cHLE9
This program helps ensure students have access to meals throughout the summer months.
School Nurses positively impact students, families, and schools by providing direct care,
managing chronic conditions, promoting mental health and school attendance, connecting
families to community resources, and coordinating care to break down barriers to
healthcare access. #SND2026 www.schoolnurseday.org #StudentHealth
managing chronic conditions, promoting mental health and school attendance, connecting
families to community resources, and coordinating care to break down barriers to
healthcare access. #SND2026 www.schoolnurseday.org #StudentHealth
Bravo to the incredible cast and crew of Gloucester High School’s Spring Musical, The Wizard of Oz, on a fantastic run of performances! 🌈✨
From the powerful singing and energetic dancing to the heartfelt acting and outstanding music from the pit, every moment on stage was a testament to your hard work, dedication, and talent. It takes something truly special to bring a production like this to life—and you did just that.
This show was also a wonderful example of collaboration, bringing together the talents of the GHS Chorus, Band, and Theater Departments into one unforgettable experience.
Congratulations to everyone involved on a job well done—you made GHS proud! 👏🎭🎶
From the powerful singing and energetic dancing to the heartfelt acting and outstanding music from the pit, every moment on stage was a testament to your hard work, dedication, and talent. It takes something truly special to bring a production like this to life—and you did just that.
This show was also a wonderful example of collaboration, bringing together the talents of the GHS Chorus, Band, and Theater Departments into one unforgettable experience.
Congratulations to everyone involved on a job well done—you made GHS proud! 👏🎭🎶
🍎 Teacher Appreciation Week | May 4–8🍎
We’re celebrating the educators who make a difference every day through their dedication, passion, and commitment to students in our community.
Whether it’s a note or a kind word, take time this week to show your appreciation. Our teachers deserve it!
We’re celebrating the educators who make a difference every day through their dedication, passion, and commitment to students in our community.
Whether it’s a note or a kind word, take time this week to show your appreciation. Our teachers deserve it!
✨ Preschool Screenings at GCPS ✨
Gloucester County Public Schools conducts preschool screenings throughout the school year as part of our Child Find Activities. If your child is having difficulty walking, talking, playing, or meeting developmental milestones, a screening may help identify their needs early.
📞 Interested? Contact your child’s zoned elementary school for more information.
Gloucester County Public Schools conducts preschool screenings throughout the school year as part of our Child Find Activities. If your child is having difficulty walking, talking, playing, or meeting developmental milestones, a screening may help identify their needs early.
📞 Interested? Contact your child’s zoned elementary school for more information.
Be a part of the conversation happening across the state! Starting today, we will be participating in the Virginia Speak Up Research Project. The national Speak Up is the first survey designed to help families share their ideas about the use of technology in schools directly with schools and national policymakers. Speak Up provides parents and guardians with a mechanism for expressing their views to the administrators at their child(ren)’s school and division about key issues impacting their child(ren)'s education.
Since 2003, Speak Up has collected and shared the views of more than 6.3 million students, teachers, and parents/guardians from across the country. By participating in the Virginia Speak Up, you are expressing your views to a wider audience of local, state, and national policy makers —and contributing to the national dialogue about how best to prepare students for the future.
The online survey is open to students, educators, and parents/guardians; it’s quick and easy to get involved. All participation is 100% confidential. Surveys take about 15 minutes to complete.
To take the survey, visit: https://Speakup.Tomorrow.org/D/JD7M/155
We appreciate you taking the time to share your views with us! We need your input!
Since 2003, Speak Up has collected and shared the views of more than 6.3 million students, teachers, and parents/guardians from across the country. By participating in the Virginia Speak Up, you are expressing your views to a wider audience of local, state, and national policy makers —and contributing to the national dialogue about how best to prepare students for the future.
The online survey is open to students, educators, and parents/guardians; it’s quick and easy to get involved. All participation is 100% confidential. Surveys take about 15 minutes to complete.
To take the survey, visit: https://Speakup.Tomorrow.org/D/JD7M/155
We appreciate you taking the time to share your views with us! We need your input!
📅 May at a Glance
As we head into the final stretch of the school year, May is full of opportunities to celebrate our staff and school community. From School Lunch Hero Day to Teacher Appreciation Week and more, take a moment to recognize those who make a difference every day.
Be sure to check your school’s website for additional events and updates!
As we head into the final stretch of the school year, May is full of opportunities to celebrate our staff and school community. From School Lunch Hero Day to Teacher Appreciation Week and more, take a moment to recognize those who make a difference every day.
Be sure to check your school’s website for additional events and updates!
🥪 School Lunch Hero Day – May 1, 2026🥪
Join us in celebrating the amazing individuals who serve our students each day with care and dedication!
Take a moment to say thank you. Create a card, share a kind word, or show your appreciation in a special way. Our lunch heroes deserve it! 💛
Join us in celebrating the amazing individuals who serve our students each day with care and dedication!
Take a moment to say thank you. Create a card, share a kind word, or show your appreciation in a special way. Our lunch heroes deserve it! 💛
🩺 GCPS is Hiring!
We are seeking a School Nurse-Lead to help support student health, wellness, and success across our schools. If you’re passionate about caring for students and leading with impact, this is a great opportunity to make a difference.
📍 Apply today: gets.gc.k12.va.us
We are seeking a School Nurse-Lead to help support student health, wellness, and success across our schools. If you’re passionate about caring for students and leading with impact, this is a great opportunity to make a difference.
📍 Apply today: gets.gc.k12.va.us
🔧 GCPS is Hiring!
Join our team as an Auto Mechanics Teacher and help students build real-world skills for future careers. If you have industry experience and a passion for teaching, we’d love to hear from you!
📍 Apply today: gets.gc.k12.va.us
Join our team as an Auto Mechanics Teacher and help students build real-world skills for future careers. If you have industry experience and a passion for teaching, we’d love to hear from you!
📍 Apply today: gets.gc.k12.va.us
🏆🎮 STATE CHAMPIONS! 🎮🏆
Congratulations to the Gloucester High School Esports Team on making history as the VHSL Mario Kart State Champions!
This marks the first year VHSL has fully sanctioned Esports, with nearly 200 schools across Virginia competing—and Gloucester has set the standard by becoming the first team in VHSL history to win a Mario Kart state title.
After an 8-week regular season, the team advanced through a competitive field of top programs, earning a spot in the state playoffs (top 32 teams). From there, they battled their way to the in-person championship at Old Dominion University, defeating:
➡️ C.D. Hylton (Quarterfinals)
➡️ Landstown (Semifinals)
➡️ Heritage (Lynchburg) – previously undefeated – 2-0 in the Finals
Their incredible performance secured a VHSL State Championship trophy and medals, placing them alongside champions in traditional sports.
Even more exciting—this journey isn’t over. The team will advance to national playoffs in May!
We are incredibly proud of these student competitors for their teamwork, focus, and determination. Way to go, Dukes! ❤️💛
Team members pictured L-R: Logan Williams, Erik Waters, Jason Hancock, Lane Briggs, Paul Trotman, and Luis Seda
Head Coach: Ms. Schoenthal
Congratulations to the Gloucester High School Esports Team on making history as the VHSL Mario Kart State Champions!
This marks the first year VHSL has fully sanctioned Esports, with nearly 200 schools across Virginia competing—and Gloucester has set the standard by becoming the first team in VHSL history to win a Mario Kart state title.
After an 8-week regular season, the team advanced through a competitive field of top programs, earning a spot in the state playoffs (top 32 teams). From there, they battled their way to the in-person championship at Old Dominion University, defeating:
➡️ C.D. Hylton (Quarterfinals)
➡️ Landstown (Semifinals)
➡️ Heritage (Lynchburg) – previously undefeated – 2-0 in the Finals
Their incredible performance secured a VHSL State Championship trophy and medals, placing them alongside champions in traditional sports.
Even more exciting—this journey isn’t over. The team will advance to national playoffs in May!
We are incredibly proud of these student competitors for their teamwork, focus, and determination. Way to go, Dukes! ❤️💛
Team members pictured L-R: Logan Williams, Erik Waters, Jason Hancock, Lane Briggs, Paul Trotman, and Luis Seda
Head Coach: Ms. Schoenthal
📅 Reminder for GCPS Families
Friday, May 1, 2026 will be a full instructional day for all GCPS students and staff.
Friday, May 1, 2026 will be a full instructional day for all GCPS students and staff.
🎒Ready, Set, Kindergarten!🎒
Join us on May 19th from 5:30–6:30 PM at all GCPS elementary schools to get your future kindergartener ready for the year ahead! Meet staff, explore the school, and learn everything you need to start with confidence. We can’t wait to welcome our newest learners!
Join us on May 19th from 5:30–6:30 PM at all GCPS elementary schools to get your future kindergartener ready for the year ahead! Meet staff, explore the school, and learn everything you need to start with confidence. We can’t wait to welcome our newest learners!
✨ Keeping Everything Running ✨
Our administrative professionals are the backbone of our schools and offices. Your dedication, efficiency, and care help create a positive and successful environment for all. Thank you!
Our administrative professionals are the backbone of our schools and offices. Your dedication, efficiency, and care help create a positive and successful environment for all. Thank you!
