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UPDATED 7/22/24 : Fall Sports Tryouts:
You must have a valid VHSL sports physical on file, they are valid from May 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 – all physicals dated before May 1, 2024 have expired.
Students must be in grades 8 – 12 and be enrolled as a GCPS student.
Students must meet both the VHSL & GCPS eligibility requirements for grades & GPA (listed on the GHS athletic page)
Coach’s names and emails are listed on the GHS athletics page.
Golf:
July 29th & 30th @ Piankatank Golf Course – 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Football:
August 1st – GHS football practice field – 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Competition Cheer:
August 1st & 2nd – GHS Aux Gym – 9:00am – 12:00pm
Field Hockey:
August 5th & 6th – GHS field hockey practice field – 7:00am – 10:00am & 5:00pm – 7:00pm; August 7th – 7:00am – 10:00am
Girls Volleyball:
August 5th – GHS Main Gym – 5:30pm – 8:30pm; August 6th – 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Boys Volleyball:
August 5th – GHS Main Gym – 4:30pm – 6:30pm; August 6th & 7th – 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Cross Country:
To be determined.
![Fall Sports Tryouts: You must have a valid VHSL sports physical on file, they are valid from May 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 – all physicals dated before May 1, 2024 have expired. Students must be in grades 8 – 12 and be enrolled as a GCPS student. Students must meet both the VHSL & GCPS eligibility requirements for grades & GPA (listed on the GHS athletic page) Coach’s names and emails are listed on the GHS athletics page. Golf: July 29th & 30th @ Piankatank Golf Course – 5:00pm – 7:00pm Football: August 1st – GHS football practice field – 6:00pm – 8:30pm Competition Cheer: August 1st & 2nd – GHS Aux Gym – 9:00am – 12:00pm Field Hockey: August 5th & 6th – GHS field hockey practice field – 7:00am – 10:00am & 5:00pm – 7:00pm; August 7th – 7:00am – 10:00am Girls Volleyball: August 5th & 6th – GHS Main Gym – 5:30pm – 8:30pm Boys Volleyball: August 5th – GHS Main Gym – 4:30pm – 6:30pm; August 6th & 7th – 5:00pm – 7:00pm Cross Country: To be determined.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/gloucester_county_public_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/9062752/large_2024-2025_Social_Media__8_.png)
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🚓✨ Highlighting Our Amazing Students! ✨🚓
We are incredibly proud of our students who participated in the VA State Police and Leadership Academy. These young leaders showcased their dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence. #GoDukes
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🎉 Congratulations to our amazing athletes who were recently recognized by the Peninsula Sports Club as the Most Outstanding Players in their respective sports! 🏆
🌟 Autumn Cookson - Softball - Freshman
🌟 Reese Miller - Field Hockey - Junior
🌟 Gavin Pham - Boys Volleyball - Senior
We are incredibly proud of your hard work and dedication. Keep shining and inspiring us all! 👏 #GHSAthletes #MostOutstandingPlayer #GoDukes
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Gloucester High School does not have a school supply list, however, teachers will provide a syllabus that lists requested supplies at our Open House scheduled for Tuesday, August 20th. We encourage you to purchase basic supplies such as ink pens, pencils, loose-leaf paper, a 3-ring binder, a basic set of headphones/earbuds to use with Chromebooks and anything else that you feel will help your student start the year off with success.
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📣 Attention all golfers! ⛳️
Golf tryouts are scheduled for July 29th and 30th from 5-7 PM at the Piankatank Golf Course. Make sure your physicals are on file with the school or bring them to Coach Wymer on the day of tryouts.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Wymer. See you on the green! 🌟
#GolfTryouts #GHS #StudentAthletes
![📣 Attention all golfers! ⛳️ Golf tryouts are scheduled for July 29th and 30th from 5-7 PM at the Piankatank Golf Course. Make sure your physicals are on file with the school or bring them to Coach Wymer on the day of tryouts. If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Wymer. See you on the green! 🌟 #GolfTryouts #GHS #StudentAthletes](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/gloucester_county_public_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/8997683/large_2024-2025_Social_Media__3_.png)
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Here's our July Calendar at a Glance. Stay connected by visiting our division and school websites throughout the summer. Enjoy your break!
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🌞🍎 Calling GHS Student Volunteers! 🍎🌞
We are seeking enthusiastic high school student volunteers to help pack our summer meal bags! This is a fantastic opportunity for those needing community service hours for clubs or organizations.
📍 Locations: Achilles, Petsworth, and Page
🗓️ Various days and hours available!
Join us in making a difference this summer. Your time and effort will help ensure our community has access to nutritious meals. 🌟
Interested? Please contact Raven Carlton at Central Food Service for more details and to sign up!
#CommunityService #VolunteerOpportunity #SummerMeals #StudentVolunteers #GoDukes
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Support our CTE department! We have two chicken coops ready for your feathered friends! 4x4x7. $500. Reach out to Jodie Simpson or Tim Extine with questions or to purchase.
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Tryouts for the GHS golf team will be held starting on July 29th. Time and location are to be determined and will be updated as soon as possible. All participants need to have a physical on file with the school ON OR BEFORE the start of the tryout date. (This is a VHSL requirement). Contact Coach Wymer with any questions ([email protected])
![Tryouts for the GHS golf team will be held starting on July 29th. Time and location are to be determined and will be updated as soon as possible. All participants need to have a physical on file with the school ON OR BEFORE the start of the tryout date. (This is a VHSL requirement). Contact Coach Wymer with any questions (andrew.wymer@gc.k12.va.us)](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/gloucester_county_public_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/8839172/large_2024-2025_GHS_Social_Media__4_.png)
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If you didn't keep your Chromebook but need one for summer school, you can pick up a device at the GHS Main Office. Stop by Monday through Thursday between 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM.
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Summer Conditioning & Tryout Dates for Fall and Winter Sports:
You must have a valid VHSL sports physical on file, they are valid May 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 – ALL Physicals from this school year will expire on June 30th.
Students must be in grades 8 – 11 and a GCPS student
Coach’s names and emails are listed on the GHS athletics page.
No teams will have practice July 1st – 5th
Football @ GHS starting June 10th:
June – Monday through Thursday 5:00pm – 7:00pm – practice fields
July – Monday through Thursday 8:00am – 10:00am or 5:00pm – 7:00pm – weight room; Tuesday & Thursday 7:00pm – 8:00pm practice field
Girls Volleyball @ Achilles starting June 10th:
Mondays – 6:30pm – 8:30pm; Fridays – 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Girls Basketball @ Peasley starting June 10th:
Tuesdays & Wednesdays – 5:30pm – 7:00pm; Adding days starting in July – weight room Mondays & Thursdays 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Boys Basketball @ Peasley June 10th:
Mondays 6:00pm – 8:00pm; Tuesdays & Wednesday 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Field Hockey @ GHS stating June 10th:
Monday & Thursday – 5:00pm – 7:00pm – Back practice field
Tryout Dates – Fall Sports:
Golf – July 29th
Football & Cheer – August 1st @ GHS
Field Hockey, Volleyball & Cross Country – August 5th @ GHS
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GHS Construction Students have made some items that are for sale!
Planter box with trellis- $50
6 foot picnic table- $100
Chicken Coop- 4x4x7- $500
Contact the office if you are interested!
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Congratulations to our newly elected SCA Officers for 2024-2025!
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Don't forget! We will dismiss early on the last day of school.
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Here is our calendar at a glance for June. Please visit our website and social media for the most up-to-date information for the month.
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Mandatory Orientation for 2024-25 Programs
*Nurse Aide Program: Students seeking enrollment must attend the mandatory orientation with a parent or guardian on Monday, June 3, at 5:30 PM.
*Cosmetology Program: Students seeking enrollment must attend the mandatory orientation with a parent or guardian on Monday, June 3, at 5:30 PM in the Cosmetology Classroom.
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Signing Day” was held in the auditorium today! Graduating Seniors with job offers or military enlistment contracts were recognized for taking the next steps for their success in the future! Congratulations!
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Attending Graduation?
Check out these opportunities to support NHS & the Freshman Class while you celebrate the graduates in your life:
Flower Sale: Purchase beautiful flowers for your graduate.
Fan Sale: Stay cool with stylish fans, perfect for the ceremony.
Your support makes a difference! 🌸🎓🎉
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On Monday, May 20th the students in Mr. Schoeck’s Cyber 3 class gave the residents at Bay Aging Daffodil Gardens four different Cybersecurity Awareness presentations and designed brochures to support the topics. This was the class's Service Learning Project and the students planned, researched, developed, and presented the project with mostly peer support. The topics were: Phishing, Tech Support Scams, Charity Scams/Fraud, and Sweepstakes/Lottery Scams
![Monday May 20th the students in Mr. Schoeck’s Cyber 3 class gave the residents at Bay Aging Daffodil Gardens four different Cybersecurity Awareness presentations and designed brochures to support the topics. This was the classes Service Learning Project and the students planned, researched, developed and presented the project with mostly peer support. The topics were: Phishing, Tech Support Scams, Charity Scams/Fraud, and Sweepstakes/Lottery Scams](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/gloucester_county_public_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/8539603/large_ADJB.jpeg)
![Monday May 20th the students in Mr. Schoeck’s Cyber 3 class gave the residents at Bay Aging Daffodil Gardens four different Cybersecurity Awareness presentations and designed brochures to support the topics. This was the classes Service Learning Project and the students planned, researched, developed and presented the project with mostly peer support. The topics were: Phishing, Tech Support Scams, Charity Scams/Fraud, and Sweepstakes/Lottery Scams](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/gloucester_county_public_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/8539607/large_Group.jpeg)
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Join us for Mental Health Awareness Week! Let's break the stigma, spread awareness, and support each other in building a healthier, happier community.
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