Duke Update August 27, 2023
Welcome Back! We are excited to welcome our students back tomorrow, Monday, August 28th. School begins at 7:40 a.m. and ends at 2:40 p.m. Students may enter the building starting at 7:20 a.m. We are looking forward to a great 2023-2024 school year!
Parent Drop-off: Traffic will flow in the opposite direction from last school year. Parents who are
dropping students off in the morning or picking them up in the afternoon will use the second entrance if coming from Route 17, or the third entrance if coming from T.C. Walker Rd. Students may enter in the morning and exit at dismissal through the C-Hall doors near the Art and Culinary classes, or may report directly to their first block class if it is in one of the portables.
Parking Passes: Student Parking passes for the 2023-2024 school year are on sale for $52. Parking passes can be purchased using the School Cash online. Parking pass applications are available on the GHS website and Main Office and must be completely filled out. Students will be able to choose a numbered parking space on a first-come, first-served basis until all parking spots are sold for the 2023-2024 school year.
Chromebooks: Chromebooks will be handed out during all three lunch blocks on Monday, August 28th for those students who were not able to pick one up during Open House.
Bus Notes: Bus notes should be turned into the Main Office at the beginning of the school day.
My School Bucks: Parents/Guardians if you would like to add money on your students lunch account, you can find the link for My School Bucks on the GCPS website under Food Services.
Model UN: Have you seen or heard about the movie Sound of Freedom? If you want to be a game changer and learn more about these world issues, come on down to room D-21 after school to join the Model United Nations on September 11th.
Athletics:
Home Football Game: The GHS football team has their first home game of the season this Thursday, August 31, at 7:00 p.m. Come out to support the Dukes as they take on York High School! Please keep the following in mind regarding all home football games:
- All elementary and middle school students must be accompanied by an adult to enter the game.
- All bags will be checked upon entering the stadium. Students may not bring backpacks to the
games.
- Metal detectors will be in use at the entrance to the stadium.
Ticket Prices: Peninsula District athletic event ticket prices are increasing this year for the sporting events that charge. Students and Adults are $7 each, children 6-12, and senior citizens are $5 each. This is for all home and away events. The athletic department will have season passes available for each season at a discounted rate.
Seniors:
SIRS Information Night for seniors and their parents and guardians is Wednesday, September 6, from 6:00-7:00 PM in the GHS auditorium. English 12 teachers will provide important information about the Senior Independent Research Project.