Duke Update October 25, 2026
Hello GHS Dukes,
Congratulations to the Students of the Month:
9th Grade: Hannah Flowers & Emma Crist
10th Grade: Riley Rowe & Kingston Combs
11th Grade: Nathaniel Ryan & Zoey Gardiner
12th Grade: Ashlynn King & Brandon Staniszewski-McDonald
Congratulations to the Teachers of the Month:
Ms. D'Auria
Coach Pierce
Ms. Gum
Congratulations to the Staff Member of the Month: Mr. Seal
Congratulations to the 2027 Duke of the Year: Ayelou Mason
Congratulations to the 2027 Homecoming King & Queen: Aidan Davis and Kylie Jones
The 2nd quarter begins tomorrow, Monday, October 26th.
Congratulations to the Gloucester Marching Dukes on earning straight Superior ratings at the VBODA State Marching Assessment this past Wednesday!
Impact Aid Survey Forms: This is a reminder that Impact Aid forms were due back from all students on Thursday, October 22nd. If your student has not returned their form, please remind them to turn it into the GHS Main Office on Monday. These forms are required for all students.
Jostens will return on Friday, October 30th at 11:00 am during all lunches to take senior and junior orders.
The German club will meet this Friday, next Monday and Tuesday to finish up our trunk-or-treat designs. If you are able to stay on any of those days, please come by Frau Ballew's room 141. Hope to see you there!
Makeup Picture Day for grades 9–11 will be held on Monday, October 26, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the GHS Auditorium. All underclassmen students are encouraged to have their picture taken for the yearbook.
Crochet Club will be meeting next Monday, October 26th, from 2:50 to about 4:30 in Mrs. Fernandez's room, 138. Chill and chat, practice your stitches, learn new ones, and collaborate to create fun projects! See you there!
The theatre and dance department will present "After Dark: An Evening of Intrigue and Suspense" on Tuesday, October 27 at 7:30PM in the GHS auditorium. See performances about zombies, thefts, and overheard conversations be the first to see our One Act Competition perform at home before going to district competition. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.
Please join us here at GHS on October 28th from 5pm-7pm for the College, Career and Resource Fair sponsored by the NAACP Gloucester Branch, the W.E.B. DuBois Honor Society and GHS. Over 40 colleges, technical schools, military and more will be in attendance. Hope to see you there!
What does a plastic surgeon, old ladies, and Teddy Roosevelt have in common? They're all characters in "Arsenic and Old Lace." The GHS theatre department will hold auditions for this dark comedy on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 2:45 in the auditorium. Use the link in canvas to learn more and to register for auditions. See Mrs. Hunter for questions.
Are you a talented poet or writer? Would you like to perform your work during the Woodville School's African American History program in February.? Jaki Shelton Green, the first African American Poet Laureate of North Carolina, will be reading and she'd like to hear young authors in Gloucester read their works. If you're interested, contact Mrs. Dianne Carter in Room 134 or send her an email. We want to hear from YOU!
Enrollment is NOW open for the Summer 2028 trip to Greece & Italy! A $95 deposit is all it takes to secure your spot, plus you'll receive the $200 early enrollment discount when you enroll, but only for a limited time! The early enrollment window closes on 9/25. Any students interested in this once in a lifetime opportunity should check with Ms. Ballew in room 141, or you can click here to learn more - https://www.eftours.com/3084695KS
Athletics
SWIM TEAM is holding preseason conditioning MONDAY , TUESDAY & THURSDAYS at the Riverside Wellness & Fitness Center. Students interested in swimming and their parents should join the Stack Team app and add Gloucester Dukes Swimming for schedules, transportation information, and important team updates.
🏆 GHS Athletics Registration Reminder: All students planning to play a sport at Gloucester High School for the 2026–2027 school year must complete the Arbiter registration to be eligible to participate in conditioning, tryouts, practice, or competition. Important: All student physicals must be uploaded online through the Arbiter App. We are not accepting physical copies of student physicals. The Arbiter registration link, tutorial, and information sheet can be found on the GHS Athletics website.
Counseling
Attention Juniors and Seniors: Admissions representatives from several colleges and universities are conducting information sessions here at the high school for interested GHS Juniors and Seniors. This week, Virginia Commonwealth University and James Madison University will be here. To participate, please sign up through your SchoolLinks account or stop in the Counseling Office. E-hall passes will be sent to those who have signed up. Please see the Counseling Office if you have any questions.
School Counseling will host a 5-week resiliency group focused on building self-awareness, identifying personal strengths and talents, and developing healthy coping strategies to navigate challenges and overcome obstacles. The group will begin on November 5th. If you are interested in participating, please sign up in the Counseling Office, speak with your school counselor, or email Ms. Morris
There will be 3 substance use prevention groups meeting in Rm 133 that will be starting in November on Wednesdays on the 4th, 11th & 18th. If you would like to participate, please sign up in the counseling office, on Canvas or email Mrs. Peters directly with your student I.D. # and choice of 2nd or 4th block. The deadline to sign up is Friday, October 30th so please don’t miss out on this opportunity!
Daily Reminders:
Care Closet: The Care Closet is currently accepting donations for non-perishable food items. Any donation, big or small, is greatly appreciated and welcome. Thank you so much for your support!
This is a reminder to all families that have not completed the Returning Student Annual Update. Parents/Guardians can complete required forms through the PowerSchool Parent Portal or via the Snapcode link sent by email. Please contact the Main Office or Counseling Office with any questions.
Parents and Guardians who use the Parent Drop-Off: If you use the parent drop-off and pick-up loops, please limit student drivers to no more than twice per week. When students drive, they must exit the vehicle and switch places with the parent or guardian, which slows down the process for everyone during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep traffic moving safely and efficiently!
New Parent Drop/Off and Pick up Route: Parents/Guardians, in effort to alleviate back up on Short Lane; the pickup/drop off route this year will be routed through the lot on the right (Driver’s ed range). Please see our social media for more details and even a video! Staff will be on hand to direct you.
Parking passes are now available for eligible Juniors and Seniors - See the Facebook Announcement or GHS website for more information
Student Parking There is still a delay in getting the numbers painted in the newly paved student lot. Student parking is on a first-come, first-served basis until the spots are numbered. We hope to get the spot numbers painted soon.
Dress Code: This is a reminder that students must be covered from shoulders to mid-thigh. Shorts/skirts above mid-thigh, exposed mid-driffs, and exposed shoulders are not allowed. Please see page 10 of the GCPS student code of conduct for details.
Gloucester High School offers "Behind the Wheel' services to students who need it to get their driver's license. See Coach Nichols or Coach Wymer for more information and an application to get you on the driving list.
The activity bus departs Monday-Thursday at 6:00 pm. Please see the routes: https://aptg.co/ZNdhNY
The 2026-2027 Yearbook is available for pre-order at yearbookordercenter.com using code 4758. Senior Ads can also be purchased at this time.
Let’s Go Dukes!