Happy National Special Education Day!
Today we celebrate the signing of IDEA and the ongoing commitment to ensuring all students with disabilities receive equitable, meaningful access to education.
8 months ago, GCPS News
Happy National Special Education Day! Today we celebrate the signing of IDEA and the ongoing commitment to ensuring all students with disabilities receive equitable, meaningful access to education.
AFSA questions? Financial aid confusion? We’ve got you! 💵✨
Come hear from Ms. Jasmine Philip on Thursday, 12/11 at 5:30 PM in the GHS Courtyard.
Open to all juniors, seniors, and families!
8 months ago, Gloucester Dukes
AFSA questions? Financial aid confusion? We’ve got you! 💵✨ Come hear from Ms. Jasmine Philip on Thursday, 12/11 at 5:30 PM in the GHS Courtyard. Open to all juniors, seniors, and families!
Attention Rising Seniors! 🎓✨
GHS School Counselors will begin scheduling meetings the week of December 1st to help you prepare for senior year!
You’ll review credits, graduation requirements, postsecondary plans, and get answers to your questions.
👉 Be sure to use the Sign Up Genius link in the GHS Counseling Hub on Canvas to schedule your meeting!
8 months ago, Gloucester Dukes
Rising Senior Scheduling Information
🦃🍁🍂Happy Thanksgiving from GHS' Nutrition Services Team! 🥧🦃🍽️
9 months ago, Gloucester Dukes
Happy Thanksgiving from GHS' Nutrition Services Team!
Congratulations to our Students Of the Month:
9th Grade: Myelih Smith & Pari Ray
10th Grade: Anthony Nester & Kryshire Cooke
11th Grade: Tessa Carteret & Xander Hernandez
12th Grade: Richard Wolford Jr. & Nadia Holloway
9 months ago, Gloucester Dukes
ongratulations to our Students Of the Month: 9th Grade: Myelih Smith & Pari Ray 10th Grade: Anthony Nester & Kryshire Cooke 11th Grade: Tessa Carteret & Xander Hernandez 12th Grade: Richard Wolford Jr. & Nadia Holloway
ongratulations to our Students Of the Month: 9th Grade: Myelih Smith & Pari Ray 10th Grade: Anthony Nester & Kryshire Cooke 11th Grade: Tessa Carteret & Xander Hernandez 12th Grade: Richard Wolford Jr. & Nadia Holloway
ongratulations to our Students Of the Month: 9th Grade: Myelih Smith & Pari Ray 10th Grade: Anthony Nester & Kryshire Cooke 11th Grade: Tessa Carteret & Xander Hernandez 12th Grade: Richard Wolford Jr. & Nadia Holloway
Congratulations to our amazing Teachers of the Month: Ami Weigartz, Christy Gum, and Kimberly Gross-Cain! 🌟
And a huge shout-out to Lt. Julian Petrowicz, our Staff Member of the Month. We appreciate your dedication to our students and school community!
9 months ago, Gloucester Dukes
Congratulations to our amazing Teachers of the Month: Christy Gum, Ami Weigartz, and Kimberly Gross-Cain! 🌟 And a huge shout-out to Lt. Julian Petrowicz, our Staff Member of the Month. We appreciate your dedication to our students and school community!
Congratulations to our amazing Teachers of the Month: Christy Gum, Ami Weigartz, and Kimberly Gross-Cain! 🌟 And a huge shout-out to Lt. Julian Petrowicz, our Staff Member of the Month. We appreciate your dedication to our students and school community!
Congratulations to our talented GHS singers who auditioned for and were selected for District Chorus! 🎶
We’re so proud of your hard work, dedication, and incredible musical achievements!
9 months ago, Gloucester Dukes
Congratulations to our talented GHS singers who auditioned for and were selected for District Chorus! 🎶 We’re so proud of your hard work, dedication, and incredible musical achievements!
Mrs. Kathy Burns’ and Ms. Susan Sharps’ classes participated in a powerful World War II and Holocaust Gallery Walk after reading Night by Elie Wiesel, exploring history through artifacts, images, videos, music, and artwork. A special thank-you to Mr. Jim Eccleston for sharing his collection, hosting a station, and taking student questions, and to Mrs. Wrenn Kibler and Mrs. Jessica North for hosting the event in the Library Media Center and helping make this meaningful learning experience possible.
9 months ago, Gloucester Dukes
Mrs. Kathy Burns’ and Ms. Susan Sharps’ classes participated in a powerful Gallery Walk after reading Night by Elie Wiesel, exploring WWII and the Holocaust through artifacts, images, videos, music, and artwork. A special thank-you to Mr. Jim Eccleston for sharing his collection, hosting a station, and taking student questions, and to Mrs. Wrenn Kibler and Mrs. Jessica North for hosting the event in the Library Media Center and helping make this meaningful learning experience possible.
Mrs. Kathy Burns’ and Ms. Susan Sharps’ classes participated in a powerful Gallery Walk after reading Night by Elie Wiesel, exploring WWII and the Holocaust through artifacts, images, videos, music, and artwork. A special thank-you to Mr. Jim Eccleston for sharing his collection, hosting a station, and taking student questions, and to Mrs. Wrenn Kibler and Mrs. Jessica North for hosting the event in the Library Media Center and helping make this meaningful learning experience possible.
Mrs. Kathy Burns’ and Ms. Susan Sharps’ classes participated in a powerful Gallery Walk after reading Night by Elie Wiesel, exploring WWII and the Holocaust through artifacts, images, videos, music, and artwork. A special thank-you to Mr. Jim Eccleston for sharing his collection, hosting a station, and taking student questions, and to Mrs. Wrenn Kibler and Mrs. Jessica North for hosting the event in the Library Media Center and helping make this meaningful learning experience possible.
Mrs. Kathy Burns’ and Ms. Susan Sharps’ classes participated in a powerful Gallery Walk after reading Night by Elie Wiesel, exploring WWII and the Holocaust through artifacts, images, videos, music, and artwork. A special thank-you to Mr. Jim Eccleston for sharing his collection, hosting a station, and taking student questions, and to Mrs. Wrenn Kibler and Mrs. Jessica North for hosting the event in the Library Media Center and helping make this meaningful learning experience possible.
Mrs. Kathy Burns’ and Ms. Susan Sharps’ classes participated in a powerful Gallery Walk after reading Night by Elie Wiesel, exploring WWII and the Holocaust through artifacts, images, videos, music, and artwork. A special thank-you to Mr. Jim Eccleston for sharing his collection, hosting a station, and taking student questions, and to Mrs. Wrenn Kibler and Mrs. Jessica North for hosting the event in the Library Media Center and helping make this meaningful learning experience possible.
Mrs. Kathy Burns’ and Ms. Susan Sharps’ classes participated in a powerful Gallery Walk after reading Night by Elie Wiesel, exploring WWII and the Holocaust through artifacts, images, videos, music, and artwork. A special thank-you to Mr. Jim Eccleston for sharing his collection, hosting a station, and taking student questions, and to Mrs. Wrenn Kibler and Mrs. Jessica North for hosting the event in the Library Media Center and helping make this meaningful learning experience possible.
Mrs. Kathy Burns’ and Ms. Susan Sharps’ classes participated in a powerful Gallery Walk after reading Night by Elie Wiesel, exploring WWII and the Holocaust through artifacts, images, videos, music, and artwork. A special thank-you to Mr. Jim Eccleston for sharing his collection, hosting a station, and taking student questions, and to Mrs. Wrenn Kibler and Mrs. Jessica North for hosting the event in the Library Media Center and helping make this meaningful learning experience possible.
Mrs. Kathy Burns’ and Ms. Susan Sharps’ classes participated in a powerful Gallery Walk after reading Night by Elie Wiesel, exploring WWII and the Holocaust through artifacts, images, videos, music, and artwork. A special thank-you to Mr. Jim Eccleston for sharing his collection, hosting a station, and taking student questions, and to Mrs. Wrenn Kibler and Mrs. Jessica North for hosting the event in the Library Media Center and helping make this meaningful learning experience possible.
Mrs. Kathy Burns’ and Ms. Susan Sharps’ classes participated in a powerful Gallery Walk after reading Night by Elie Wiesel, exploring WWII and the Holocaust through artifacts, images, videos, music, and artwork. A special thank-you to Mr. Jim Eccleston for sharing his collection, hosting a station, and taking student questions, and to Mrs. Wrenn Kibler and Mrs. Jessica North for hosting the event in the Library Media Center and helping make this meaningful learning experience possible.
Mrs. Kathy Burns’ and Ms. Susan Sharps’ classes participated in a powerful Gallery Walk after reading Night by Elie Wiesel, exploring WWII and the Holocaust through artifacts, images, videos, music, and artwork. A special thank-you to Mr. Jim Eccleston for sharing his collection, hosting a station, and taking student questions, and to Mrs. Wrenn Kibler and Mrs. Jessica North for hosting the event in the Library Media Center and helping make this meaningful learning experience possible.
Check out Jostens Holiday Haul for some great deals!
9 months ago, Gloucester Dukes
Jostens Holiday Haul
Join the GHS Dukes Wrestling team for their Thanksgiving Thunder Fundraiser – tickets $15 or $20, available at the gate or online.
9 months ago, Gloucester Dukes
Join the GHS Dukes Wrestling team for their Thanksgiving Thunder Fundraiser – tickets $15 or $20, available at the gate or online.
Interested in the Chesapeake Bay Governor’s School?
Stop by the Open House at RCC’s Glenns campus to learn more!
9 months ago, Gloucester Dukes
Interested in the Chesapeake Bay Governor’s School? Stop by the Open House at RCC’s Glenns campus to learn more!
Interested in the Chesapeake Bay Governor’s School? Stop by the Open House at RCC’s Glenns campus to learn more!
Congratulations to GHS Field Hockey! Class 4 Field Hockey State Champions They’ll arrive back at GHS between 5–6 pm today. Come out and help us welcome them home!  
9 months ago, Tricia Dowdy
GCPS MSG: GHS 4A Varsity Field Hockey State Champs! 🎉 They’ll arrive back at GHS between 5–6 pm today. Come out and help us welcome them home!  
Gloucester High School is pleased to announce the Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony will take place on June 7, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at William & Mary’s Kaplan Arena. We’re grateful to the School Board and community for their thoughtful input in selecting this safe, comfortable, and accessible venue. #GHS #Classof2026 #GoDukes
9 months ago, Gloucester Dukes
Gloucester High School is pleased to announce the Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony will take place on June 7, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at William & Mary’s Kaplan Arena. We’re grateful to the School Board and community for their thoughtful input in selecting this safe, comfortable, and accessible venue. #GHS #Classof2026
A little kindness goes a long way. 💛
Join us in celebrating World Kindness Day and spreading positivity!
9 months ago, GCPS News
A little kindness goes a long way. 💛 Join us in celebrating World Kindness Day and spreading positivity!
Gratitude, kindness, and school spirit fill November at GHS! 🍂 Don’t miss what’s coming up this month.
9 months ago, Gloucester Dukes
Gratitude, kindness, and school spirit fill November at GHS! 🍂 Don’t miss what’s coming up this month.
📢 Virginia is taking action to protect SNAP recipients during the federal shutdown. The new Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance (VENA) program ensures families continue receiving benefits. Learn more at dss.virginia.gov
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9 months ago, GCPS News
SNAP Benefit protections by the state of VA
Everybody at Westfield High School thinks they know what happened the day of the fire. Fire Exit opens in the aftermath, as the community faces what appears to be a prank gone terribly wrong. But as the kids and adults open up about their lives and the bigger picture of the day's events emerges, the truth proves to be far less simple. The GHS theatre department will present this poignant one act Saturday, November 1, at 3PM, before heading to regional competition. Tickets are $5.
10 months ago, Gloucester Dukes
Everybody at Westfield High School thinks they know what happened the day of the fire. Fire Exit opens in the aftermath, as the community faces what appears to be a prank gone terribly wrong. But as the kids and adults open up about their lives and the bigger picture of the day's events emerges, the truth proves to be far less simple. The GHS theatre department will present this poignant one act Saturday, November 1, at 3PM, before heading to regional competition. Tickets are $5.
On October 24th, six students from Gloucester High School went to RCC to complete in a math contest again two other schools.  Gloucester placed first place for their overall score.  Catherine King received first place, Bryson Johnson received second place, and Caleb Collett received third place. #GoDukes
10 months ago, Gloucester Dukes
On October 24th, six students from Gloucester High School went to RCC to complete in a math contest again two other schools.  Gloucester placed first place for their overall score.  Catherine King received first place, Bryson Johnson received second place, and Caleb Collett received third place. 
On October 24th, six students from Gloucester High School went to RCC to complete in a math contest again two other schools.  Gloucester placed first place for their overall score.  Catherine King received first place, Bryson Johnson received second place, and Caleb Collett received third place. 
🌟 All Pro Dad’s Breakfast Recap – October 22, 2025
On October 22nd, our school hosted a wonderful All Pro Dad’s Breakfast, bringing together fathers, father figures, and students for a morning of connection, encouragement, and community. The All Pro Dad program celebrates fathers and the important role they play in shaping their children’s futures.

It was inspiring to see so many dads and kids start their day together—sharing smiles, stories, and meaningful conversations. Events like these remind us how vital family involvement is to student success and well-being.

A special thank you to everyone who helped organize this event and to all the dads who joined us to make the morning memorable. 💙 #AllProDad #FamilyEngagement #CommunityStrong #GHSDukes #GoDukes
10 months ago, Gloucester Dukes
🌟 All Pro Dad’s Breakfast Recap – October 22, 2025 On October 22nd, our school hosted a wonderful All Pro Dad’s Breakfast, bringing together fathers, father figures, and students for a morning of connection, encouragement, and community. The All Pro Dad program celebrates fathers and the important role they play in shaping their children’s futures. It was inspiring to see so many dads and kids start their day together—sharing smiles, stories, and meaningful conversations. Events like these remind us how vital family involvement is to student success and well-being. A special thank you to everyone who helped organize this event and to all the dads who joined us to make the morning memorable. 💙
🌟 All Pro Dad’s Breakfast Recap – October 22, 2025 On October 22nd, our school hosted a wonderful All Pro Dad’s Breakfast, bringing together fathers, father figures, and students for a morning of connection, encouragement, and community. The All Pro Dad program celebrates fathers and the important role they play in shaping their children’s futures. It was inspiring to see so many dads and kids start their day together—sharing smiles, stories, and meaningful conversations. Events like these remind us how vital family involvement is to student success and well-being. A special thank you to everyone who helped organize this event and to all the dads who joined us to make the morning memorable. 💙
🌟 All Pro Dad’s Breakfast Recap – October 22, 2025 On October 22nd, our school hosted a wonderful All Pro Dad’s Breakfast, bringing together fathers, father figures, and students for a morning of connection, encouragement, and community. The All Pro Dad program celebrates fathers and the important role they play in shaping their children’s futures. It was inspiring to see so many dads and kids start their day together—sharing smiles, stories, and meaningful conversations. Events like these remind us how vital family involvement is to student success and well-being. A special thank you to everyone who helped organize this event and to all the dads who joined us to make the morning memorable. 💙
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and next week we’re saying “Boo to Bullying!”
Join us each day for Boo to Bullying Spirit Week as we take a stand for kindness, inclusion, and respect — and have a little fun while doing it!

Here’s what’s happening this week:
👻 Monday: Check yourself: Wear your flannel, plaid, or checkerboard print
🎃 Tuesday: Too Safe to Be Shady: Dress up like a Secret Service Agent or Wear Your Fav Shades
🕸️ Wednesday: Lets Team Up: Wear your fav sports jersey or school spirit gear
🧡 Thursday: United We Stand: Wear Orange to show you stand against bullying
💀 Character Counts: Represent your favorite characters using colors, shirts, accessories. ABSOLUTELY NO COSTUMES.

Remember, showing school spirit isn’t just about dressing up — it’s about spreading positivity and standing up for others.
Let’s make this a week full of kindness, courage, and connection.
10 months ago, Gloucester Dukes
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and next week we’re saying “Boo to Bullying!” Join us each day for Boo to Bullying Spirit Week as we take a stand for kindness, inclusion, and respect — and have a little fun while doing it! Here’s what’s happening this week: 👻 Monday: Check yourself: Wear your flannel, plaid, or checkerboard print 🎃 Tuesday: Too Safe to Be Shady: Dress up like a Secret Service Agent or Wear Your Fav Shades 🕸️ Wednesday: Lets Team Up: Wear your fav sports jersey or school spirit gear 🧡 Thursday: United We Stand: Wear Orange to show you stand against bullying 💀 Character Counts: Represent your favorite characters using colors, shirts, accessories. ABSOLUTELY NO COSTUMES. Remember, showing school spirit isn’t just about dressing up — it’s about spreading positivity and standing up for others. Let’s make this a week full of kindness, courage, and connection.