Duke Update June 4, 2023
Student Technology
All GCPS technology including Chromebooks, chargers, Kajeets, etc. should be turned in to the
appropriate school before the close of business on Monday, June 12th. Please refer to the GCPS Device Price list for replacement costs.
Students turning in a device not issued to them will not receive credit for turning in a device. Students are responsible for the original devices issued to them.
Seniors should turn in their Chromebooks and chargers when they no longer need them for class, assignments, or SOL testing to room A123. If nobody is available in A123, then they should return at a later time to turn in the device. Do not leave Chromebooks and chargers on the floor outside of the door. All technology should be turned in no later than 3:00 PM on June 5th. Please refer to the GCPS Device Price list for replacement costs.
Grades 9-11 should turn in devices to technology staff in the Duke Rock on Thursday, June 8th, and Friday, June 9th. Staff will be there to check in Chromebooks and chargers during lunches. Additionally, on the 9th, staff will be standing by until 2:40 pm, collecting Chromebooks. Please refer to the GCPS Device Price list for replacement costs. All technology should be turned in no later than 3:00 PM on June 9th.
Students enrolling in summer school or other GHS summer programs will be issued a different device.
Beginning June 12th if a device needs to be returned or payment made for a missing or damaged Chromebook, that can be handled during summer hours, Monday-Thursday 7:30-4:30 PM. Please call before visiting GHS.
Medications: Parents/Guardians please be sure to pick up your students’ remaining medications from the clinic no later than NOON on the last day of school, Friday, June 9. Any prescription or non-prescription medications remaining past June 9 will be properly disposed of. Thank you for your cooperation.
Jostens will return on Thursday, June 8th to hand out cap/gown units before the mandatory graduation practice at 8:00 am. Jostens will be set up in front of the auditorium. Cap/gown units can be purchased for $50 cash.
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.
Credit Recovery Summer School: Students who have been recommended by their counselors to attend Credit Recovery Summer School should turn in their completed registration forms to the main office as soon as possible. Bus transportation cannot be guaranteed if students turn in forms after Tuesday, June 6.
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 student's 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!
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.
Competition Cheer 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:
The upcoming important dates for seniors this week:
Monday, June 5th
Scholarship Night
GHS Auditorium
6:00 pm
*Students will receive a notification
Wednesday, June 7th
Senior Awards
GHS Auditorium
8:00-10:00 AM
*Students will receive a notification
Senior Walk
1:15 PM Middle Schools
2:30 PM Elementary Schools
*Students responsible for their own transportation
Thursday, June 8th
Graduation Practice
8:00 AM
*Mandatory if students plan to attend the Graduation ceremony
*Students will receive 10 tickets (15 for those students who requested 5 extra tickets) that day
Senior Picnic-immediately follows graduation practice
Saturday, June 10th
Graduation
Ceremony Begins @ 9:00 AM
*Student arrival-Students must arrive at Page Middle School no later than 7:30 AM. Students arriving at GHS will not be permitted to participate in the ceremony. Students will be transported to GHS by bus.
*Dress code-No pajama pants, jeans, flip flops, crocs, etc. High heels are not recommended.
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.