Duke Update March 3, 2024
State Indoor Track Meet: I'm thrilled to share the incredible achievements of our senior track athletes at last Tuesday's Class 4 State Championships held at Liberty Univeristy!
-Mya Baker put in a phenomenal performance in the girls' 1000m, finishing an impressive 11th place overall! Not only did she secure a fantastic finish, but she also smashed her personal record, showcasing her dedication and hard work throughout the season.
-Rylan Allcorn absolutely stole the show in the boys' 1000m race, securing a well-deserved second-place finish! This incredible achievement wasn't just a personal victory-he also shattered both his personal record and set a brand new school record for the 1000m distance!
Congratulations to both Mya and Rylan on these remarkable accomplishments! They have a lot to be proud of, and their dedication is an inspiration to the entire team.
Oratorical Competition: On Monday, February 26, 2024, Gloucester County Public Schools, in collaboration with the Woodville Rosenwald School Foundation and Gloucester Virginia NAACP, conducted the 1st Annual Oratorical Competition on the top of "Is There Still A Dream to Believe In?" Nine students presented prepared orations and answered questions spontaneously on the 14th, 19th, and 24th Amendments; Kandalyn Baxley, Ayden Cann, Ailin Harpole, Brayl'n Johnson, Deja Kincaid, Bryce Monroe, Jadell Pruden, Kamara Ward, and Alesha Williams. The distinguished panel of judges took over an hour to select the winners because the competition was so fierce. Congratulations to the winners: 1st place - freshman Alyssa Wilson ($100); 2nd place - senior Bryce Monroe ($75); and 3rd place - senior Ailin Harpole ($50). Prizes were provided by the Gloucester VA NAACP and the Woodville Rosenwald School Foundation. The competition will be held again next year, and everyone is encouraged to compete!
Congratulations to the Girls' Basketball players on making Peninsula All District - Autumn Cookson 2nd team and Rylie Williams Honorable Mention. Congratulations to Autumn Cookson on making the 2nd Team All-Region 4A for Girls Basketball.
Congratulations to the Boys' Basketball players on making Peninsula All-District Honorable Mention - Dylan Deyoung, Alex VanVranken, & Bryce Monroe.
Yearbooks: Yearbooks are officially sold out and can no longer be ordered. Parents can still access yearbookordercenter.com using code 4758 to order a senior ad until 3/9.
Contact Information: Parents and guardians, please make sure your phone numbers, email addresses, home addresses, and emergency contacts have been updated in PowerSchool. Thank you!
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.
Gloucester High School is pleased to announce students can take the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles learner's permit test online at school on the following dates: March 20th in the GHS Library Media Center. Students 15 years and 6 months or older are eligible to test. Please see Canvas, Mr. Morgan, or Ms. Hypews for 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.
School Counseling
Attention 9th-grade families: School counselors will start scheduling for next year's classes with current 9th graders on Monday, March 4th. If you would like to participate in the scheduling meeting, please contact your child's school counselor. Counselor assignments, emails, and the school counseling phone number are on the GHS website under 'School Counseling'.
All scheduling for next year is expected to be done before Spring Break.
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 one application. If you are thinking of attending any trade school or 4-year or 2-year college, you should apply for local scholarships using this application. The deadline of March 13th is quickly approaching. No late applications will be accepted. Please see the Counseling Office if you have questions.
Also, please check your Naviance account for additional scholarship opportunities. Several scholarships have recently been added with March deadlines.
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
Spring sports tryouts started 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 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.