Duke Update December 31, 2023
Calendar:
- Monday, Jan. 1: School is closed for all students and staff.
- Tuesday, Jan. 2: Asynchronous day. Students do not come to school. Students should complete assignments in Canvas.
- Wednesday, Jan. 3: Students report back to school in-person.
Congratulations to the following Teachers of the Month :
Ms. Susan Sharp
Mr. Ryder Cullison
Ms. Jacqueline Riva
Congratulations to the Staff Member of the Month :
Mr. Khyre Jones
Virginia School Survey of Climate and Working Conditions: An important email was sent on Dec. 15 about the upcoming survey of students and staff which will be administered in February 2024. The letter is also available on the school website.
Important Changes Beginning Jan. 3, 2024: Please click these links for information about upcoming changes to the Main Office and Attendance Office and the Parent Drop-Off/Pick-Up Loop.
Make-up pictures for grades 9 through 11 will be on Thursday, January 4th in the Auxiliary gym.
Parking: Parents, please do not park in the DSS parking lot across from GHS when you come to pick up your children from school.
Tutoring: The Key Club is excited to announce the launch of our tutoring services designed to provide support and assistance to fellow students in their academic journey. Whether you’re tackling a challenging subject or just seeking extra guidance, our dedicated members are here to help. We cover a wide range of subjects and are committed to creating a supportive learning environment for everyone. To sign up for tutoring, please use this link and someone will reach out soon. Thank you for being part of this learning initiative!
The evening activity bus will now be departing GHS at 5:30 pm – students riding the bus should wait in classroom C157.
Parents/Guardians this is a reminder that GHS is not an open campus. Students are not permitted to leave campus to get lunch. If students are caught leaving campus without permission disciplinary action will occur.
Food Delivery Services: DoorDash, Uber Eats, GrubHub, and any other food delivery services are not permitted on campus during or after school.
Student illness: Please see this note from our school nurses about policies and procedures for when students are sick.
Yearbooks are now for sale online at yearbookordercenter.com using code 4758. The book sold out the past 2 years so order before it’s too late!
Counseling:
Seniors: Now is the time to apply for scholarships. The GHS Scholarship Application has been emailed to your school based email and it can also be accessed from your Naviance account. Paper copies are available in the Counseling Office. This application enables you to apply for multiple local scholarships with just this one application. If you are thinking of attending any trade school or a 4-year or 2-year college, you should apply for local scholarships using this application. The deadline of March 13th will approach quickly. No late applications will be accepted. Please contact the Counseling Office if you have any questions.
In December and January, school counselors will meet individually with juniors and do course requests for next year. Counselors will also go over what juniors need to do to start planning for after high school. If you want to be part of that meeting please email your child’s school counselor and arrange an appointment for December or January. School counselors' emails are on the GHS website and in student Canvas accounts.
Athletics:
Sportsmanship is a top priority of the Virginia High School League and GHS. Please show support and respect for the fans, opposing teams, and game officials at all times while attending home or away events. Any misconduct can lead to dismissal from the game, and from attending future games. Please help us enjoy another successful athletic season by showing extraordinary sportsmanship at all times.
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.