Duke Update April 30, 2023
All Pro-Dad Breakfast will be on Wednesday, May 3rd at 8:00 am in the GHS cafeteria. This is the last All Pro-Dad breakfast for the 22-23 school year. Forms are available on the GHS website, Canvas, and in the Main Office. The deadline to register is 12:00 pm, Tuesday, May 2nd, and forms should be returned to the GHS Main Office.
Jostens will be at GHS on Friday, May 5th from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm to hand out cap/gown units. Jostens will be located in front of the GHS auditorium. For those students who still need to purchase a cap/gown unit they will be available for $50 using cash or money order made out to Jostens.
18th Annual GHS Student Art Show
Please join us on May 3rd between 4-7 pm for the Artist’s Reception at the Gloucester Public Library. If you are unable to attend, we hope you are able to stop by sometime between May 3rd and 26th to view our students’ work.
Yearbooks: Sunday, April 30th is the last day to pre-order a 2022-2023 yearbook through https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/. There are currently less than 50 copies available, so make sure to order before it’s too late! Contact Lauren Leszczynski, the yearbook advisor with any additional questions.
Initial Credit summer school for Economics and Personal Finance, Health/PE 9, and Health/PE 10 is now open. The cost is $100 and all three classes will be done online. Forms and instructions are in the Main Office. Contact your school counselor if you have any questions.
Early Student Pick-Ups: Moving forward, if you need to pick up a student early please utilize the following procedures:
● If it is before 2:00 PM, park in the Visitors’ Parking Lot at the Main Entrance where the doorbell is located. The buses will begin to line up at 2:00 PM.
● If it is after 2:00 PM, you may park in the GHS student parking lot temporarily and walk over to
the building along the crosswalk. This will ensure that you are not in the bus loop traffic.
Don’t forget that you need to bring your driver's license or photo ID in order to pick up your student.
Parents/Guardians this is a reminder that if you would like to bring food or beverages (Starbucks, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, etc.) for your student to bring it only during your students lunch block. The Main Office will not accept these items outside of the students scheduled lunch blocks.
Dukes’ Dispatch: The journalism students are proud to announce a new edition of the student
newspaper, Dukes’ Dispatch! Click on the link here https://ghsdukesdispatch.org/ to view the website. Don’t forget to bookmark the site and check back every two weeks for new stories and updates on events at GHS. In addition, the Dukes’ Dispatch is currently accepting student story submissions, club and activity announcements and story ideas and leads. Please submit stories, announcements and ideas to [email protected]. Thank you very much for your support!
Parking Passes: Parking passes have now been reduced for the 2022-2023 school year and are on sale for $25. Parking passes can be purchased in the Gloucester High School Main Office by using cash, check, or money order made out to Gloucester High School. Applications can be found on the Gloucester High School website or in the Gloucester High School Main Office, and must be completely filled out. Students will be able to choose a numbered parking space on a first-come, first-serve basis until all parking spots are sold for the 2022-2023 school year.
Visit the BayPort Credit Union site in c-hall to deposit $5 into your account, or open an account and be entered to win $25! One entry per person. We are open Mondays and Wednesdays.
Athletics:
Parents/Guardians & Students: this is another important reminder that sportsmanship is a top priority of GCPS & the Virginia High School League. When attending any games either home or away we ask that you always show proper respect and sportsmanship for officials, players and fans, both on and off the field. Any inappropriate actions in the stands cannot be tolerated. Such actions will lead to removal from games, and being banned from attending any future events. Please help us enjoy another successful season by showing extraordinary sportsmanship at all times.
Parents/Guardians & Community members: when arriving at GHS for an athletic or activity event please park in designated spaces only. Do not block other cars in or park in front of auto shop bays. It is important that we keep all roadways clear for emergencies and for cars or buses trying to get around the loop. Please do not drive the wrong direction in the loop. When picking students up please do not block traffic at the main entrance.
Counseling:
Application materials for the Adam Stephen Neely Scholarship are due to the Counseling Office Friday, May 5th. The application can be accessed from your Naviance account. If you would like paper copies, please stop by the Counseling trailer or the table in the Duke Rock Cafe. Please contact the Counseling office if you have any questions.
Don’t miss out on these scholarship opportunities. Applications for each of these scholarships can be accessed from your Naviance account. If you would like paper copies, please stop by the Counseling trailer or the table in the Duke Rock Café. Please contact the Counseling Office if you have any questions.
SENIORS: If you need mid-year transcripts sent to colleges you MUST request this in Naviance. Please make sure you request MID-YEAR transcripts in the drop-down.
Seniors:
Attention Seniors: Anyone interested in being on the prom court needs to fill out the petition form located on the Senior Canvas page. All forms must be completed and returned to Mrs. Zanette (C-149) or Ms. Thompson (D-23) by May 3rd, 3:00 pm. Please see Mrs. Zanette or Ms. Thompson if you have any questions.
Attention Seniors: Prom is scheduled for May 13th
from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm at the Virginia Living Museum. Tickets are on sale now. The link to purchase tickets can be found under the Senior Corner tab
on the GHS website. Prom Guest Form can be picked up in room C149.
- Starting 4/15 - 5/12: Single tickets are $55, Couple tickets are $65