Duke Update April 27, 2025
On Friday, May 2nd GHS recognizes School Lunch Hero Day! Thank you to all of our wonderful school cafeteria workers who provide meals for our students.
Congratulations to the GHS SCA for being recognized as a 2025 National Gold Council of Excellence by the National Association of Student Councils for outstanding leadership, service, and school spirit. From spirit weeks and pep rallies to community service and leadership initiatives, our SCA continues to make a powerful impact at GHS and beyond!
There will be a Hiring Event Tuesday April 29th from 8:30-10:30 in the Gym. Local businesses will be here hiring either: Full-time for graduating seniors OR Summer jobs for all! Sign up form is on Canvas Announcements. Contact Mr. Schoeck if you have questions.
It's time to get your tickets for the GHS spring musical, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown! Performances will be the first weekend of May at Peasley Middle School. Do NOT miss your chance to see this extraordinary cast bring those beloved Peanuts characters to life on stage! Please purchase your tickets for the musical online using the GoFans link (https://gofan.co/app/school/VA12891?activity=Performing%20Arts). Due to limited seating, ticket purchases at the door are not recommended. Join our talented cast and crew for a fun and family-friendly evening of theatre and let's share the happiness together!
Interested in exploring the world of STEM? Join GHS's STEM Club for hands-on experiences, great discussions, and a chance to meet like-minded individuals. You'll make new bonds—covalent, ionic, and social! We’ll have snacks, info, and STEM-themed activities to enjoy. Interest meetings will be held on April 23 and May 7 from 2:50-4:00 in room 111. See you there!
The Spanish club will meet next Wednesday, April 30th between 3-4. Meet in room 139 to pick up your club t-shirt and tie-dye it too! Please plan to be here!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Main 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.
Seniors:
Seniors: On Thursday, May 1st, seniors may request 5 additional graduation tickets in the GHS Main Office. Only one request per student. All graduating seniors will receive 10 tickets at the mandatory graduation rehearsal Friday, June 6th at 9:00 am. The deadline to request extra tickets is 12:30 pm on Thursday, June 5th.
Jostens representatives will return to GHS to distribute additional cap and gown units on Friday, May 2nd, during all lunch blocks. They will also have additional units for purchase if you have not purchased one yet. Cap and gown units cost $65, and can be paid for using cash or money order only.
Athletics
Football conditioning: – 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.
Counseling
Seniors: Application materials for several scholarships are due to the Counseling Office in the upcoming weeks as follows:
Adam Stephen Neely Scholarship due this Friday, May 2nd
Gloucester Field Hockey 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.