Duke Update September 8, 2024
To all young ladies: There will be a Softball meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10th in room 342 from 3:00 pm -3:30 pm
Per the GCPS Transportation Department, we will not be accepting bus notes from students for the first 3 weeks of school due to ensuring that all students have been routed on a bus.
Fentanyl Awareness: Please click here for information on fentanyl provided by the Virginia Department of Health: Fentanyl Awareness for Families
Parent drop-off and pick-up will remain the same as the end of the 2023-2024 school year. Please use our main entrance loop to drop off and pick up before and after school. Please pay attention to our staff as they direct you around the loop.
Student Parking Lot: Only GHS students who have a valid parking pass should enter and park in the student parking lot. Teacher and Construction areas are marked and should not be used by students or visitors. Students entering the building from the parking lot/bus loop side should enter through the doors by the Theater room (formerly Chorus). Student driver late arrivals should also enter through the doors by the Theater room and check in with the Attendance Office before going to class.
Early Dismissal/Late Arrivals: 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 be released during regular dismissal at 2:40 pm. Please take note and plan accordingly for the prompt pickup of your student. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated, and we thank you for helping us maintain a safe and efficient dismissal process. Students getting dropped off late should enter through the Main Entrance and sign in at the Attendance window.
Bus loop: No students, parents, or visitors should enter the bus loop from 7:00 AM-7:45AM and 2:15 PM-3:00 PM for any reason.
Food Delivery: Please remember that students may not receive food orders from DoorDash or other delivery services before, during, or after school. Thank you for your cooperation.
Visitors must park in a visitor spot in our main entrance lot. Visitors must utilize the main entrance and show valid identification to enter the building. Please do not park in the main loop for any reason.
Free breakfast and lunch is available for all GHS students this school year. Parents do not need to turn in any paperwork.
Attendance: For those students with a late-in, Governor's school, and New Horizons please stop by the Attendance Office daily from 8/26 until 9/10 to sign-in everyday before heading to class.
Cell Phone Policy: Gloucester County Public Schools has adopted “cell phone-free education.” Effective Monday, August 26, 2024, the use of cell phones, electronic communication devices, headphones, earbuds, smart watches, and or any other Bluetooth enabling device will be strictly prohibited. The Executive Order applies to students while in the school building during instructional times and at all times while on the school bus.
Dress Code: Parents and guardians, we appreciate your support in following the GCPS dress code, which is found on page 6 of the Code of Conduct . Please note that hats and hoods should not be worn indoors, and tops must cover the midriff and navel.
Parking Passes are SOLD OUT for the 24-25 school year.
Picture Day for students in grades 9 thru 11 will take place on Monday, September 16th and Tuesday, September 17th. Please see the GHS website for the QR code to prepay for pictures online.
Yearbooks can be ordered online at yearbookordercenter.com using code 4758 until sold out.
Demographics Form: All returning GCPS students received an email from PowerSchool with a link to update demographic and emergency contact information. Please be sure to log in and verify that all information is correct, and make any changes that are necessary. If you need any help with PowerSchool, or have any other questions, please call the GHS Main Office at (804)-693-2526.
Activity Bus: Starting on Monday, September 9th, the evening Activity Bus Run will be departing at 6:00pm for the Fall & Winter season. Schedules can be found on the GHS website and in the Main Office.
Counseling
Attention Senior Parents and Guardians: School Counselors will start meeting with seniors next week and continue through September to go over graduation requirements and post-secondary plans. If you would like to be part of that meeting email your child’s school counselor and set up a time.
Athletics
The GHS Athletics schedule can be found on the school website: https://ghs.gc.k12.va.us/o/ghs/page/athletics
Parents and Fans attending athletic events - Sportsmanship is always a top priority. Please show support and respect for the fans, opposing teams and 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.