Duke Update May 28, 2023
GHS will be closed for students and staff on Monday, May 29th in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
Attendance Waivers are available via Canvas, the GHS website, and in the Main Office. Attendance Waivers for grades 9 thru 11 are due on Friday, June 2nd. Waivers should be returned to attendance in the GHS Main Office. There will be no exceptions.
Yearbooks: There are currently 6 extra copies available for sale for $55 cash or check. They are available on a first come first-serve basis. If you purchased a yearbook and requested it to be shipped to your home, the yearbooks should be arriving throughout next week.
Initial Credit summer school for Economics and Personal Finance, Health/PE 9, and Health/PE 10 is now open. 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.
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:
There is a football interest meeting for players and parents for the 2023 season on Monday, June 5 th @ GHS in the Duke Rock Cafeteria @ 6:30 pm. This is for students that will be in grades 8-12.
Spring Sports Awards night is Wednesday, June 7 th – 7:00 pm in the GHS auditorium – please bring a dessert to share.
Cheerleading Sideline Tryouts: May 31-June 2 from 5 pm-7 pm; tryout time slots Saturday, June 3rd. Email Coach Hanchak for material to learn prior to tryouts. Competition team tryouts: July 28-29 Comp summer open gyms: Wednesdays from 10 am-12 pm (this time may change)
Attention students: The football team is looking for new managers. This a great opportunity for students interested in sports medicine, sports management, or students that just enjoy football. Anyone interested in joining and being a part of the football manager program should see Ms. Croft in the athletic office or Coach Butler in C146 for more information.
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:
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:
Cap/Gown units are available for purchase for $50 cash in the GHS Main Office for any seniors who still need to purchase a unit for graduation.
Attention Seniors and parents/guardians: You can now request 5 extra graduation tickets through the GHS Main Office. One request per student. The request deadline is Wednesday, June 7th at 12:00 pm.