Gloucester High School

Congratulations to the GHS Drone Team of Paige Willis, Lauren Garnett, Kinsley Garner, William Baker, Sam Petty, Dawson Coates, and Christian Gregory for competing at the 2025 National JROTC All-Service Aerial Drone Championship in Mississippi. The team did a great job in their first ever national competition and reached the semifinals. And special congratulations to Captain Merkle for being named the National Coach of the Year out of over 100 teams. Great job!

🌍🎉 Congratulations, Kat Gibson! 🎉🌍 We are incredibly proud to celebrate GHS Sophomore Kat Gibson for her amazing accomplishments! Kat has been selected to study abroad for a full year in Germany through the highly competitive Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (CBYX) and CIEE. 🇺🇸🇩🇪 As if that wasn’t impressive enough, Kat has also been accepted to the Virginia Governor’s World Language Academies this summer! 🌟 Kat’s dedication to language learning and cultural exploration sets a powerful example for her peers and represents Gloucester High School with pride on the world stage. 🌐 Way to go, Kat — we can’t wait to see all you’ll accomplish! 💫👏 📲 Stay connected and follow more student success stories at ghs.gc.k12.va.us #GHSProud #StudyAbroad #WorldLanguageAcademy #GoDukes #FutureLeader

💜 Purple Up! For Military Kids – April 15th 💜 GHS proudly supports our military children and their families! On April 15th, we wear purple to honor their strength, resilience, and sacrifices. Join us in showing appreciation for the incredible role they play in our community!#PurpleUp #GHSSupportsMilitaryKids #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild 💜🎗️

🥚🌸 Hop on Over for Some Family Fun! 🌸🥚 Join us for the GHS Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19th for children 12 and under! Enjoy a day filled with FREE egg hunts and activities, plus fun pay-to-play games and concessions available for purchase. 🎟️🍿🐣 Bring your baskets and your best egg-hunting skills—we can’t wait to see you there! 🐰💐 #GHSEggHunt #FamilyFun #SpringCelebration #GoDukes

National Assistant Principals Week, April 7–11, 2025, is a celebration of the unsung heroes in our education system. These dedicated folks work tirelessly to bolster teachers, motivate students, support their principal, create a positive learning community, and face the many unpredictable challenges that land on their desk. Assistant Principals play a crucial role, and this week is a dedicated time to recognize them for their hard work and commitment to our schools, students, and profession. Please join us in celebrating these incredible school leaders! Thank you, Mrs. Thomas, Mr. Padlock, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Radden, Ms. Belvin, and Mr. Brayboy, for always being there for GHS' students. #APWeek25 #GoDukes

📚✨ Happy National School Librarian Day! ✨📚 GHS proudly celebrates Mrs. Kibler and Mrs. North, our incredible librarians who inspire a love of reading, support learning, and help students explore the world through books! Thank you both for making our library a welcoming and resourceful place. We appreciate all that you do! 💙📖 #ThankYouLibrarians #GHSProud #SchoolLibrarianDay #GoDukes

Congratulations to Senior Addy Boughan for being named Teenager of the Year! 🎉🏆 This prestigious award, presented by Kiwanis Division 12 – Kiwanis Club of Gloucester, recognizes Addy’s outstanding leadership, service, and dedication to the community. Pictured alongside Addy are Kiwanis representative David James, GHS Principal Dr. Stefan Mygas, School Counselor Joshua Coleman, Key Club Sponsor Ryder Cullison, and Division Superintendent Dr. Anthony Vladu, who joined in celebrating this well-deserved honor. Way to go, Addy! Your impact is truly inspiring! 👏✨ #TeenagerOfTheYear #Kiwanis #KeyClub #StudentLeader #CommunityExcellence

🌟 Happy National Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 🌟 Today, we celebrate and thank our incredible paraprofessionals for their dedication, hard work, and the invaluable support they provide to our students and teachers every day. GHS is so grateful for all you do! 💙✨ #ThankYouParaprofessionals #GHSProud #MakingADifference

🌸 April is here, and it's packed with exciting events! 🌸 From celebrations to special appreciation days, there’s a lot happening at GHS this month! 🎉Check out our April at a Glance for key dates, and be sure to visit the GHS website for the most up-to-date info. 📅✨#HelloApril #StayInTheKnow #GHS #GoDukes

🌈 April is World Autism Acceptance Month! 💙 This year’s theme, “Celebrating Differences,” reminds us that diversity is our strength! Let’s embrace neurodiversity, foster inclusion, and create a world where every individual is valued and supported. Join us in honoring the unique perspectives, talents, and contributions of the autism community. Together, we can build a more understanding and accepting world! ♾️✨ #AutismAcceptanceMonth #CelebratingDifferences #InclusionMatters #Neurodiversity

🌿🌸 Gloucester FFA Annual Plant Sale! 🌸🌿 Spring is here, and it's the perfect time to refresh your garden! 🌞🌱 Join us at the Gloucester High School Greenhouse for our Annual FFA Plant Sale featuring a variety of beautiful plants grown by our talented students! 📍 Where: Gloucester High School Greenhouse 📆 When: 🌿 Saturday, April 19th: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 🌿 Sunday, April 20th: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Come support our FFA program, shop for gorgeous plants, and get your garden blooming! 🌼🌿 Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @GloucesterVAFFA @gloucester_ffa for updates! #FFAPlantSale #ShopLocal #GloucesterFFA #SpringGardening

🌟🎨 Gloucester High School Presents the 20th Annual Student Art Show! 🎨🌟 Join us as we celebrate 20 years of incredible student creativity at the Gloucester County Public Library, Main Street! This special exhibition showcases the talent and artistic expression of our students from April 30 – May 23. 🖼 Opening Reception: 📅 Wednesday, April 30 🕓 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM 🎉 Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Come support our young artists and experience their amazing work! All are welcome! ✨ #GHSArtShow #20YearsOfCreativity #SupportYoungArtists #GloucesterArts #GoDukes

🎟️🌸 Senior SCA Spring Raffle! 🌸🎟️ Take your chance to win one of these amazing baskets packed with goodies, gift cards, and more! 💖✨ 🎟 $5 for 1 ticket | $8 for 2 tickets 🎟 🏆 Basket Themes: 💄 Prom Prep – Everything you need to glow up for prom! 🎟 Prom Night – Make prom night even more special! 🏙 Staples of Gloucester – A collection of local favorites! 🕯 Scentsy Basket – Fill your space with amazing scents! Support the Senior Class and grab your tickets today! 🎉

❄️🌊 Take the plunge for a great cause! Join the Gloucester Rowing Association on March 15, 2025, at Gloucester Point Beach for the Guinea Dipping Polar Plunge®! 🏊‍♂️☕ Enjoy raffles, hot drinks, and tasty treats while supporting the GHS Crew Team! 💲 $30 donation to dip + free shirt for participants! 🚑 EMS crews & certified divers on-site for safety. Don’t miss out—come "dip" with us! ❄️🔥 #GuineaDipping #PolarPlunge #GHSRowing #FreezinForAReason

🎭✨ Join us for the GHS Spring Musical! ✨🎭 The Gloucester County Theatre Department proudly presents You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown! 🎶 Come support our talented cast and crew as they bring Charlie, Snoopy, and the rest of the gang to life on stage! 📅 Show Dates: 📍 May 1st, 2nd, & 3rd @ 7 PM 📍 May 4th @ 2 PM 📍 Peasley Middle School Auditorium 🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://gofan.co/app/school/VA12891?activity=Performing%20Arts Don't miss out on this fun-filled, heartwarming production! #GHSMusical #CharlieBrown #SupportTheArts #GoDukes

🎓 Seniors, Save the Date! 🎓 The countdown to graduation is on! Mark your calendars for these important Class of 2025 events: ✨ Prom – Saturday, April 26th | 7:00-10:00 PM | Kiln Creek Country Club 🏆 Senior Awards – Tuesday, June 3rd | 8:30 AM 🎓 Graduation Rehearsal – Friday, June 6th | Morning (Time TBD) 🎉 Graduation – Saturday, June 7th | Time 9:00 AM | GHS Stadium Stay updated on all senior events by checking the GHS website. More details coming soon! #ClassOf2025 #SeniorCountdown #GoDukes

Hello GCPS Families, We are continuing to monitor the weather and will respond accordingly to any updates we receive. Gloucester County Public Schools will operate on its normal schedule today March 5, 2025. The most recent forecast is calling for a line of storms to move through Gloucester County between 2:00 and 4:00 pm. All schools are ready to implement inclement weather procedures if necessary. Please be aware that the predicted timing of these storms may impact dismissal times. If dismissal times are impacted we will communicate that with families as quickly as possible. Additionally, all after school and evening activities are cancelled for today. Sincerely, The Gloucester County School District

Exciting News! The GCPS Department of Secondary Instruction is thrilled to host the 2nd Annual Oratorical Competition! We are proud to partner with the Fine Arts Museum of Gloucester, Woodville Rosenwald School Foundation, and Gloucester NAACP to provide this platform for student voices. o Date: Friday, March 7 o Location: Gloucester Fine Arts Museum o Time: 9:00 AM Twelve talented students representing Gloucester High School and Peasley Middle School will take the stage to address the powerful question: What Responsibility Do You Have To Help Others Achieve Their Dreams? Join us as we support these young scholars in sharing their perspectives. #GCPSOratorical #StudentVoice #GloucesterVA #PublicSpeaking

💡✨ Get Ready to GLOW, Dukes! ✨💡 GHS Spirit Week is coming March 10th-14th, leading up to our Glow in the Dark Pep Rally! 🌟🔥 Show off your school spirit and dress up for each themed day: 🎭 Monday: Rhyme Without a Reason 🏈 Tuesday: Jersey vs. Jersey Shore 🕺 Wednesday: 70’s Day 🚀 Thursday: Space Out 🎨 Friday: NEON Colors Each grade has a special color to rock at the Pep Rally: 🤍 9th - White | 💚 10th - Green | 🧡 11th - Orange | 💖 12th - Pink Let's light up GHS with spirit! ⚡️💜 #GlowPepRally #SpiritWeek #GoDukes

🥞🍎 National School Breakfast Week 🍳🥛 Fuel your day the right way! 🏫💪 This week, we’re celebrating National School Breakfast Week, highlighting the importance of a nutritious start to your morning. Breakfast is not just the most important meal of the day—it’s also key to fueling learning, focus, and success in the classroom. Join us in celebrating and enjoying all the delicious, healthy options available at our school cafeterias! 🌟 #NSBW2025 #SchoolBreakfast #FuelForSuccess