Duke Update March 16, 2025
Gloucester County Public Schools, the Woodville/Rosenwald Foundation, the Gloucester NAACP, and the Fine Arts Museum of Gloucester are pleased to announce the winners of Friday, March 7th's Oratorical Competition:
3rd place - David Washington $50
2nd place - Kaelyn Southworth $100
1st place - Paula Ochoa-Zepeda $150
These students will be honored at the April School Board Meeting.
This past weekend the following Gloucester High School HOSA CLUB students went to the HOSA State Leadership Conference and Competitions: Adison Belor, Sarah Bullins, Alexis Dishman, Rylie Jeffrey, McKenna Mogush, Leila Nester, Madison Roady, and Jocelynn Nester GHS HOSA Ambassador for Peasley.
The following students made it to the second rounds in their events:
Adison Belor - Nurse Aide
Sarah Bullins - Health Career Photography
Alexis Dishman -Healthy Living
Leila Nester - Health Education Team Based
Madison Roady - Health Education Team Based
Jocelynn Nester - Life Threatening Situations
This was GHS's first year having HOSA go to State competitions but I would like to congratulate: -Madison Roady and Leila Nester for placing in the Top 5 in the State for their Health Education project involving the middle schools.
-Jocelynn Nester who won 1st place in the state of VA for the Middle school division in both categories Life Threatening Situations AND Health Careers Exploration
Congratulations to our Basketball players that received District and Region Honors
Autumn Cookson – 2nd Team All District & 1st Team All Region
Hannah Horsley – District Honorable Mention
Aaliyah Smith-Boone – District & Region Honorable Mention
Carter Flippin – Region Honorable Mention
Jacob Ford – 1st Team All District & 1st Team All Region
Brad Bellinger – District Honorable Mention
Jackson Harbaugh – District Honorable Mention
GHS Talent Show has been canceled.
Congratulations to Ashlyn Andersen for having her graphic chosen to be printed on the Gloucester Educational Foundation 3K & 8K Run shirts.
The Spanish club will be meeting next Friday, March 21st after school from 3-4 pm in room 139. We will be discussing and getting things ready for Carnival on March 26th Light refreshments will be served! Don’t miss out on this Friday fun!!
Seniors Jostens representatives will be here during all lunches on Tuesday, March 25th to pass out cap and gown units. If you have not purchased your unit yet, they will have extras. Be sure to purchase them while you can! The units will be $65 cash at the table.
This month GHS recognizes Music in Our Schools Month, Youth Art Month, and Read Across America Week. Music in our Schools month raises the awareness of music education for all students. Youth Art Month is a celebration of the visual arts and Read Across America Week is a week-long celebration focused on promoting reading.
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.
Doors on bus loop side of the building: Beginning Friday, February 28, the exterior doors near the Theater classroom will be closed while construction takes place in the hallway near the door. In the mornings and at dismissal, the doors between the Library and the Auditorium will be open for students. The Atrium doors will still be open as well.
The Care Closet has formal dresses and some suits for students in need for the upcoming dances. Teachers, please email Ms. Hartley and/or Ms. Guy to ensure that one of us is in the classroom.
Congratulations to the GHS Teachers of the Year, Ms. Coleman and Ms. Sharp! We are grateful for all you do for your students!
Yearbooks can be ordered online at yearbookordercenter.com using code 4758 until sold out. There are less than 50 yearbooks available for pre-order.
Gloucester High School is accepting students for Behind The Wheel. The cost of the lessons are $89.00. Contact Coach Hooker for more details.
Medication Policy Reminder: This is a reminder that GCPS policy does not allow students to carry prescription or over-the-counter medications at school unless a student has an Asthma Action Plan, Diabetes Management Plan, or Emergency Action Plan on file with the clinic. All other medications must be kept in the clinic and require a completed Medication Consent Form. Students who bring medications to school are in violation of the Student Code of Conduct and subject to disciplinary action. Please visit the GCPS School Safety and Health Services webpage or contact the GHS clinic with any questions. 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.
Parking Passes: Any student who does not have a parking pass but wants one should go to the Main Office to be put on a waiting list.
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.
Parent drop-off and pick-up: 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.
Bus loop: No students, parents, or visitors should enter the bus loop from 7:00AM-8:00AM and 2:00 PM-3:00 PM for any reason.
Security Screening: This is a reminder that all students must pass through the security scanners in the morning. Students with first block classes in the portables or old C-Hall who get dropped off in the parent loop must go through the Masin Entrance and exit the building through the doors by the School Counseling Office. All visitors must come through the Main Entrance and check in at the Main Office.
Counseling
Seniors – 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 27th
Abingdon Ruritan Club Scholarship due April 18th
Adam Stephen Neely Scholarship due May 2nd
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 deadline dates. Please contact the Counseling Office if you have any questions.
Please also check your Naviance account regularly for additional scholarship opportunities. Several scholarships with March and April deadline dates have recently been added. Please contact the Counseling Office if you have any questions.
SENIORS who need mid-year transcripts sent to colleges MUST request them through their Naviance account.
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.