Duke Update February 18, 2024
Recognition Assemblies: This past Thursday and Friday, over 800 GHS students were recognized for their grades, attendance, and citizenship. Certificates were given for A Honor Roll, A/B Honor Roll, and Perfect Attendance for the first semester. Students were also Renaissance Cards for meeting the following criteria during the second quarter:
- Tier I: 3.5GPA, 1 or fewer absences, no discipline referrals
- Tier II: No Ds or Fs, 3 or fewer absences, no discipline referrals
The Renaissance Cards have several rewards that students can claim during the third quarter.
During the assemblies, we also reminded students to follow the Duke Way by being Respectful,
Responsible, and Engaged. This includes treating others how we want to be treated, respecting and valuing our differences, and giving our best effort in everything we do.
Congratulations to the Students of the Month:
9th grade: Bridget Cupp & Brayl'n Johnson
10th grade: Paulo Ochoa Zepeda & Dustin Nuttall
11th grade: Abigail Junker & Josiah Holmes
12th grade: Avery Watkins & Grace Spaulding
Congratulations to the Teachers of the Month:
Mr. Dorsey Hooker, Ms. Kathy Burns, & Mr. Jeffrey Burns
Congratulations to the Staff Member of the Month:
Ms. Diamond Thomas
Monday, February 19th is an early dismissal day for all GCPS. GHS will dismiss all students at 12:30 pm.
The GHS Varsity Swim Teams attended Class 4 Regional Meet on Friday, February 9th.
The girls team represented well against much larger teams and placed 5th overall. This is the highest placement of record for the GHS Varsity Swim Team at a Regionals meet. The 200 Medley Relay Team of Kendall Carucci, Tara Carter, Sara Hedge and Paige Willis medaled in 5th place. The 200 Free Relay team of Hedge, Carucci, Willis, and Rose Kibler medaled in 5th place as well. Auggie Baker set a new Boys team record for the 100 yard Backstroke. And David Collawn had very impressive time drops to achieve 2 PRs in both his events. The regular season ended with a 8-2 record for the Varsity Girls Team and a 6-4 record for the Varsity
Boys Team.
Congratulations to all singers who participated in All District Chorus this past weekend! A special congratulations to the singers named to All Virginia Chorus. GHS had 9 students make all state as delegates and alternates. They are Lauren King, Olivia Fitzgerald, Kendall Pratt, Mary Ashton VanFossen, Renner Andersen, Rylee Amaral, Joshua Littlefield, Jacob Gross, and Ramal Mitchell. Thank you for your hard work and representing Gloucester at the state level.
This is a reminder of the New Early Dismissal Procedure that was implemented on Monday, February 12th. To ensure a smooth and organized process, all early dismissals must be picked up before 2:20 pm. Early dismissals occurring between 2:20 pm and 2:40 pm will now be released during regular dismissal at 2:40 pm. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
The Virginia Survey of School Climate and Working Conditions will be open through March 1st. Any student who has not taken the survey may access it at this link:
https://virginiatech.questionp... The Student Access Code is: GLO36S
Yearbooks: There are currently less than 50 yearbooks available for pre-order. Senior ads must be purchased by 3/9 to be included in the book and all yearbook orders must be placed by 4/1 or until sold out. Visit yearbookordercenter.com using code 4758 to place your order.
Gloucester High School is pleased to announce students can take the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles learner’s permit test online at the school on the following dates: February 28, and March 20 at the Gloucester High School Media Center. Students 15 years and 6 months or older are eligible to test. Please see Canvas, Mr. Morgan or Ms. Hypes for more details.
Parking: Parents, please do not park in the DSS parking lot across from GHS when you come to pick up your children from school.
Student illness: Please see this note from our school nurses about policies and procedures for when students are sick.
Counseling:
Attention Juniors and Seniors: An admissions representative from Advanced Technology Institute will be conducting an information session here at the high school this Thursday, February 15 the for interested GHS Juniors and Seniors. ATI offers programs in HVAC/Refrigeration, Maritime Welding, Automotive Technology, and Heavy Vehicle & Diesel Technology. To participate, please sign up through your Naviance account. Please see the Counseling Office if you have any questions.
ATTENTION parents of rising 11
th graders. Scheduling for next year’s classes will begin for rising juniors
on February 1st . If you would like to participate in your child’s scheduling meeting please email your child’s school counselor and set up the time. School counselor assignments and emails are on the GHS website in the School Counseling section.
Attention Seniors: Now is the time to apply for scholarships. The GHS Scholarship Application can be accessed from your Naviance account. The application with all needed forms has been sent to your school based e-mail and paper copies are available in the Counseling Office. This application enables you to apply for multiple local scholarships with just the 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 13 the is quickly approaching. No late applications will be accepted. Please see the Counseling Office if you have any questions. Also, please check your Naviance account for additional scholarship opportunities. Several scholarships have recently been added with February and March deadline dates.
Intervention and Treatment Specialist: We are very excited to announce that we are offering a new service to students at GHS! In partnership with the Middle Peninsula Northern Neck CSB, a Substance Abuse Intervention and Prevention Specialist will be on site at GHS. The goal of the position is to offer substance use intervention/prevention and counseling services to lower the rate of substance use and abuse in Gloucester County Schools by offering intervention and prevention services to students.
Athletics:
Tryouts for GHS JV and Varsity Boys Soccer begin next week. Monday 2/19, Tuesday 2/20 & Wednesday 2/21. Meet at the GHS practice soccer field at 3:15 PM. The sessions will end at 5:00 PM. Please attend all 3 days. You must have a physical on file to try out.
Spring sports tryouts will be starting the week of February 19th – information for each sport and their current conditioning times are listed on the GHS website, under athletics. Students must have a valid sports physical and meet grade eligibility requirements to participate.
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 have increased 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.