Duke Update for April 28th, 2024
Friday, May 3rd is an early dismissal for all GCPS Schools. GHS students will be dismissed at 12:30 PM.
Attention 11th grade families: The GHS Clinic will be hosting a vaccine clinic for all rising 12th grade students needing the required meningococcal vaccine on Monday, May 6th from 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM in the clinic. consent forms were handed out to students last week and should be returned to the Clinic no later than Friday, May 3rd. Extra forms can be picked up from the Main Office or Clinic.
Ms. Croft is looking for two new athletic training student aides for the upcoming football season. This was previously known as being a football manager. This is a great opportunity for students interested in sports medicine or athletic training. Interested students should fill out the application in Canvas.
The last All Pro Dad Breakfast for the 2023-2024 school year will take place on Wednesday, May 8th at 8:00 AM in the Duke Rock Cafe. Forms are due back to the Main Office by 12:00 PM on Friday, May 3rd. Extra forms can be picked up from the GHS Main Office or downloaded using the link here.
The Marching Dukes are hosting a car wash on May 4th from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM at O'Reilly's Auto Parts in Hayes, in the Kroger shopping center. The proceeds go directly to the students who will be there, to fund their Disney band trip next year.
Beginning Monday, April 22nd, at the Gloucester Point Library Branch, artwork will be on display from the 3D Crafts and Advanced Studio Art students.
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.
Gloucester High School is pleased to announce that students can take the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Learner's Permit Test online at the school on the following dates: May 1st, May 22nd, & June 5th in the Library Media Center. Students 15 years and 6 months or older are eligible to test. Please see Canvas, Mr. Morgan, or Ms. Hy[es 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 in your bus notes to the Main Office at the beginning of the school day.
Student Parking Passes for the 2023-2024 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:
If you purchased graduation items from Jostens and were not able to pick up your items on Wednesday, April 24th, please come to the Main Office during your lunch or at the end of the day to pick up your items. Those seniors still needing to purchase cap and gown units or any other senior items from Jostens must order before the deadline of Wednesday, May 15th.
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 went on sale starting Monday, May 18th through Sunday, April 7th: $65 Single, $80 Couples. Regular tickets went on sale Monday, April 8th through Sunday, April 28th, $80 Single, $95 Couples. Outside guests must be registered using a form linked in 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:
Adam Stephen Neely Scholarship due May 3rd
Gloucester Field Hockey Club Scholarship due May 6th
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 April and May deadlines. Please contact the Counseling Office if you have any questions.
Counseling:
Summer School: GHS will offer virtual courses for initial credit and credit recovery this summer. The cost for all courses is $100 each. Contact your school counselor for details.
Click here to view/print the Initial Credit forms.
Click here to view/print the Credit Recovery forms.
Registration forms are also available in the School Counseling Office.
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.
Parents and fans attending athletic events: Sportsmanship is always a top priority. Please show support and respect for the fans, opposing teams, and the game officials at all times while attending home or away events. This includes never engaging negatively with fans or players from the opposite team Any misconduct can lead to dismissal from the game, and from attending future games.
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.