Gloucester High School

📢 Attendance Recovery Registration Now Open!
Registration is now open for the final Attendance Recovery session of the school year.
🗓 Dates: May 18 – May 21
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 5:15 PM
Students who need to recover attendance hours may register using the link below. Space may be limited, so early registration is encouraged.
🔗 May Attendance Recovery Registration: https://forms.gle/hHC5DFkSreWGLqv29

🎉 Congratulations to Mr. James Beck, Gloucester High School’s 2025–2026 GCPS Stand Out Award Winner! 🍎👏 This award recognizes first-year teachers and educators new to GCPS who demonstrate strong instructional practices, collaboration, and a meaningful impact on students.

We are proud to celebrate Mr. Beck for the dedication, enthusiasm, and positive influence he brings to GHS each day. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

🥞💙 Yesterday’s All Pro Dad Breakfast was a wonderful celebration of the dads, stepdads, and father figures who make a positive impact in the lives of our students each day.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a morning of connection, encouragement, and community. We appreciate the support, guidance, and love you provide both at home and at school!

🧠💚 Mental Health Awareness Spirit Week | May 11–15 💚🧠
Join Hope Squad as we raise awareness, encourage conversations, and work to break the stigma surrounding mental health. Students and staff are invited to participate by wearing the designated color each day in support of the week’s awareness themes.

Together, we can support one another and promote a healthier, stronger school community.

🩺💙 Happy School Nurse Day!💙🩺
Join us in celebrating our amazing GHS nurses, Carol Tassone and Cat Tetterton, for their dedication to keeping our school safe, healthy, and ready to learn. We are grateful for you today and every day! #SND2026

🍎 Teacher Appreciation Week | May 4–8🍎
We’re celebrating the educators who make a difference every day through their dedication, passion, and commitment to students in our community.

Whether it’s a note or a kind word, take time this week to show your appreciation. Our teachers deserve it!

🗳️ SCA Applications Deadline Extended!
Still interested in getting involved? Applications are now due Wednesday, May 6. Don’t miss your chance to lead and make an impact at GHS!

Be a part of the conversation happening across the state! Starting today, we will be participating in the Virginia Speak Up Research Project. The national Speak Up is the first survey designed to help families share their ideas about the use of technology in schools directly with schools and national policymakers. Speak Up provides parents and guardians with a mechanism for expressing their views to the administrators at their child(ren)’s school and division about key issues impacting their child(ren)'s education.
Since 2003, Speak Up has collected and shared the views of more than 6.3 million students, teachers, and parents/guardians from across the country. By participating in the Virginia Speak Up, you are expressing your views to a wider audience of local, state, and national policy makers —and contributing to the national dialogue about how best to prepare students for the future.
The online survey is open to students, educators, and parents/guardians; it’s quick and easy to get involved. All participation is 100% confidential. Surveys take about 15 minutes to complete.

To take the survey, visit: https://Speakup.Tomorrow.org/D/JD7M/155

We appreciate you taking the time to share your views with us! We need your input!

📅 GHS May at a Glance
May is a time to celebrate the people who make Gloucester High School such a special place—from our teachers and nurses to all who support our students each day.

Be sure to check the GHS website for additional events, activities, and important updates!

🥪 School Lunch Hero Day – May 1, 2026🥪

Join us in celebrating the amazing individuals who serve our students each day with care and dedication!

Take a moment to say thank you. Create a card, share a kind word, or show your appreciation in a special way. Our lunch heroes deserve it! 💛

📅 Reminder for GCPS Families
Friday, May 1, 2026 will be a full instructional day for all GCPS students and staff.

🌴😎🌞 Another Super Summer Opportunity for students with Disabilities! 🌞😎🌴
DARS and Intellectual Point are collaborating to provide virtual technology summer camps!

Students must be connected with DARS

Students are able to take courses in:

    Intro to GenAI and LLMs (Large Language Models)
    Drone Programming
    Intro to Cybersecurity
    Intro to 3D Printing and Modeling

Dates of camps are listed on flyer.
Limited number of spots.

Please contact Jan-Marie Bard if interested
Janmarie.bard@gc.k12.va.us (804) 693-3257

🎮🔥 Good luck to our GHS Esports teams! 🔥🎮
Our teams are competing in the VHSL Spring Esports Tournament, and we’re proud to see them represent our school on the state stage!

Want to watch the action live? Streaming links to the state championships can be found here:
https://www.vhsl.org/esports/

Let’s cheer them on! Let's Go Dukes! 💪🎮

☀️🌺🌴Super Summer Opportunity for students with disabilities!!!🌴🌺☀️

DARS and RCC are offering free 4-day summer camps for Welding and Culinary!!

Attendees: students with disabilities (14-21) who are connected with DARS
Dates: June 22-25, 2026
Time: 9am-12:30pm
     Awards: 6/25/26 at 11:30am
Transportation: provided from GHS to RCC and back

Dress Code for each camp:
Culinary Students' Dress Code:
a shirt that covers collar bones, shoulders, and upper arms, with no cuts/holes, and the shirt length must reach the hips
long pants
non-skid closed shoes (tennis shoes are appropriate) (no Crocs) with socks on
Please refrain from wearing jewelry (especially dangling necklaces/earrings) and nail polish. Rings and nail polish must be covered with gloves at all times


Welding Students' Dress Code (Boots will be provided!) :
Long pants (Jeans, Cotton, or Wool)
Long Sleeve Shirts (Cotton or Wool)
Other PPE for Welding will be provided on the 1st day of class (Lab Jacket, Eye Shields, Boots)

Last day to register is 5/19/26

Please contact Jan-Marie Bard to complete application
804-693-3257
Janmarie.bard@gc.k12.va.us

🥞 All Pro Dad Breakfast at GHS
Join us on Wednesday, May 6 at 8:00 AM in the GHS Cafeteria for our next All Pro Dad Breakfast! This special event celebrates fathers and the important role they play in their children’s lives.
⚠️ Space is limited, so RSVP is required by May 1.

Please visit the Events section of the GHS website for printable and digital RSVP forms.

We look forward to seeing you there!
📞 Questions? Contact the GHS Main Office at 804-693-2526

✨ Keeping Everything Running ✨
Our administrative professionals are the backbone of our schools and offices. Your dedication, efficiency, and care help create a positive and successful environment for all. Thank you!

Congratulations to the Mario Kart ESports team for winning their first two rounds of playoff matches. For the first time in GHS history, the ESports team will advance to in-person state championships at ODU on Saturday, April 25th. Way to go Logan Williams, Paul Trotman, Lane Briggs, Jason Hancock, Luis Seda, and Erik Waters (not pictured).

🗳️ Get involved and make your voice heard!
SCA elections are coming up—don’t miss your chance to lead and make a difference at GHS. Check out the details and apply today!