Duke Update March 23, 2025
Calendar: Thursday, March 27 is the last day of the third quarter and is a full day for all students and staff. Friday, March 28 is a teacher work day and there is no school for students. The fourth quarter begins on Monday, March 31.
Congratulations to the Students of the Month:
9th Grade: Calem Fleming & Grace Stump
10th Grade: Genevieve Morris & Emily Farrar
11th Grade: Alexandria Feliciano & Jonathan Brunjes
12th Grade: Dominic Davis & Paige Willis
Congratulations to the Staff Member of the Month: Ms. Dowdy
Congratulations to the Teachers of the Month: Ms. Burns, Mr. Wall, and Mr. Barkley
Congratulations to the Gloucester Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band on earning Straight Superior ratings this past week at VBODA Concert Band Assessment. This achievement dignifies GHS as a 10 time VA Honor Band and a Program of Honor.
Congratulations to the GHS Chorus students in the Select Ensemble and Select Treble Ensemble on their Straight Superior ratings at the Choral Assessment on Friday.
For the third straight year, Gloucester’s Band and Chorus have received Straight Superiors qualifying GHS as a Blue Ribbon School for Music.
Seniors: Jostens representatives will be at GHS during all 4 lunch blocks on Tuesday, March 25th to hand out cap and gown units. If you have not purchased your unit yet, they will have extras. Make sure to purchase them while you can! The units cost $65, and Jostens will only be accepting cash or money orders.
The WEB Du Bois Honor Society will meet Tuesday, March 25, from 3-3:30 in Mrs. Carter's Room 134.
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. Additionally, food and drinks brought to school by parents and guardians will be kept in the Main Office for students to retrieve during their lunch period. 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.
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.
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.
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. We will be opening some spots up as soon as they are painted in the lot.
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 Main 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 THIS THURSDAY March 27ᵗʰ
Abingdon Ruritan Club Scholarship due April 18ᵗʰ Adam Stephen Neely Scholarship due May 2ⁿᵈ
Gloucester Field Hockey Club Scholarship due May 5ᵗʰ
Please stop in the Counseling Office and check out the scholarship table just inside the door. There are paper copies of the above scholarship applications as well as some additional local scholarship opportunities which have recently been added.
Please check your Naviance account regularly and 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.