Duke Update for March 24, 2024
This past week the Gloucester Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band earned straight Superior ratings at the District VIII Concert Assessment. The Marching Dukes also earned a Superior Rating at the Marching Assessment in the fall. Because of these ratings, Gloucester bands earned the highest recognition, Virginia Honor Band, from the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association (VBODA). The GHS Chorus Select Ensembles earned Superior ratings at their assessment last week; therefore, the Superior ratings of all these music ensembles earns Gloucester High School the distinction of Blue Ribbon School from the Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA), the highest award for a Fine Arts Program.
Wednesday, March 27th is an early dismissal day for all GCPS schools and the last day of the third quarter. Students will be released at 12:30 pm.
Thursday, March 28th is the first day of the 4th quarter.
Spring Break for all students and staff starts on Monday, April 1st through Friday, April 5th. Students will return on Monday, April 8th.
Contact Information: Parents and guardians, please make sure your phone numbers, emails, home addresses, and emergency contacts have been updated in PowerSchool. Thank you!
Dress Code: Parents and guardians, we appreciate your support in following the GCPS dress code, which is found on page 6 of the Student Code of Conduct.
The Junior Ring Dance will be held at Gloucester High School on Saturday, April 13th from 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm. Juniors can now purchase tickets online through School Cash Online for $15 each. Juniors who purchased a class ring from Jostens will be admitted into the dance for free, but you will need to purchase a ticket for your guest. If you wish to invite a student from another school, you must submit a permission form by Thursday, April 11th. The forms are available on the GHS Website, Canvas, and can be picked up in the Main Office.
Gloucester High School is pleased to announce that students can take the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Learner's Permit Test Online in the Library Media Center on the following dates: April 17th, May 1st, May 22nd, & June 5th. Students 15 years and 6 months or older are eligible to test. Please see Canvas, Mr. Morgan, or Ms. Hypes for more details.
Lost & Found: Students this is a reminder to check the lost and found daily if you have misplaced any items.
Bus Notes: Students, this is a reminder to turn your bus notes in to the Main Office at the beginning fo the school day.
Student Parking Passes for the 2023-24 school year are sold out.
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.
Seniors
The GHS Senior Class presents, "Meet Me at Midnight Prom" on Saturday, May 4th from 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm at the Kiln Creek Golf and Country Club. Early bird tickets go on sale starting Monday, March 18th through Sunday, April 7th; $70 Single/$85 Couples. Regular tickets go on sale Monday, April 8th through Sunday, April 28th; $80 Single/$95 Couples. Outside guests must be registered using a form linked on Canvas. Any questions, please contact Mrs. Williams or Mrs. Zanette.
Application materials for several scholarships are due to the Counseling Office in the upcoming weeks as follows:
-PEO Chapter CA Scholarship (for females only) due March 29th
-DARE Scholarship due April 15th
-Abingdon Ruritan Club Scholarship due April 19th
-Adam Stephen Neely Scholarship due May 3rd
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 Office. Also, please check your Naviance account regularly as there are many additional scholarships posted with upcoming March and April deadlines. Please contact the Counseling Office if you have any questions.
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.
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
Attention Parents & Guardians: when attending athletic events, please park in the designated parking areas. No public parking for Softball, Baseball, or Tennis matches in the area along the tennis courts, or by the GHS Auto Shop area. This area has a lot of construction equipment and supplies.
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.