❤️💛Welcome home Crystal! ❤️💛
Congratulations to Crystal Thompson, the new Assistant Principal of Gloucester High School!
Crystal Thompson has been appointed as the next Assistant Principal of Gloucester High School. Crystal has dedicated her career to Gloucester County Public Schools, most recently serving as the division's K-12 Instructional Coordinator. In that role, she partnered with schools across the division to strengthen instruction, support professional learning, analyze student achievement data, and improve outcomes for all students.
Prior to joining the division leadership team, Crystal served as a highly respected special education teacher at Gloucester High School, where she built lasting relationships with students and families. Her collaborative leadership, instructional expertise, and unwavering commitment to student success have earned the respect of colleagues throughout the division.
Crystal knows Gloucester High School, its traditions, and its community, and we are excited to see the impact she will make in this new leadership role. Congratulations, Crystal!
Congratulations to Crystal Thompson, the new Assistant Principal of Gloucester High School!
Crystal Thompson has been appointed as the next Assistant Principal of Gloucester High School. Crystal has dedicated her career to Gloucester County Public Schools, most recently serving as the division's K-12 Instructional Coordinator. In that role, she partnered with schools across the division to strengthen instruction, support professional learning, analyze student achievement data, and improve outcomes for all students.
Prior to joining the division leadership team, Crystal served as a highly respected special education teacher at Gloucester High School, where she built lasting relationships with students and families. Her collaborative leadership, instructional expertise, and unwavering commitment to student success have earned the respect of colleagues throughout the division.
Crystal knows Gloucester High School, its traditions, and its community, and we are excited to see the impact she will make in this new leadership role. Congratulations, Crystal!
🎓 Congratulations to our Gloucester High School Class of 2026 Summer Graduates!🎓
We look forward to celebrating your accomplishments at the Summer Graduation Ceremony on Tuesday, July 28, at 3:00 PM in the Gloucester High School Auditorium.
Graduates participating in the ceremony will receive an email with additional details and information.
Congratulations, and best wishes on this exciting milestone! 🎉
We look forward to celebrating your accomplishments at the Summer Graduation Ceremony on Tuesday, July 28, at 3:00 PM in the Gloucester High School Auditorium.
Graduates participating in the ceremony will receive an email with additional details and information.
Congratulations, and best wishes on this exciting milestone! 🎉
🏈 It's not too late to join Duke Football!
Football workouts are underway, and there's still time to get involved. If you're interested in becoming part of the Gloucester High School Football program, check out the workout and tryout schedule below.
Be sure to have a current VHSL physical and come prepared with cleats, sneakers, and workout attire.
Questions? Contact Coach Wenner.
#GoDukes #GHSFootball
Football workouts are underway, and there's still time to get involved. If you're interested in becoming part of the Gloucester High School Football program, check out the workout and tryout schedule below.
Be sure to have a current VHSL physical and come prepared with cleats, sneakers, and workout attire.
Questions? Contact Coach Wenner.
#GoDukes #GHSFootball
📢 The 2026–2027 Returning Student Annual Update is now open!
Parents/Guardians can complete required forms through the PowerSchool Parent Portal or via the Snapcode link sent by email. Please contact your school's main office with any questions.
📸 SENIOR PORTRAITS: Scheduling Portal Now Open! 📸
Parents and rising seniors, it’s time to check this major milestone off your list! The scheduling portal is now open for the senior portrait session on July 28th.
What you need to know:
📍 Flexibility: Students can book their session at our school OR at any other local school listed on the scheduling website.
⏳ Deadline: Online appointments must be made by 7:00 PM the evening before the scheduled picture day—no late sign-ups can be added to the daily list!
Check out the flyer below for full details, and head to the link below to reserve your timeslot today! 👇
www.pickatime.com/candidcolor/hamptonroads
Click here or visit the senior corner page of the GHS website to view the entire PDF Flyer
Parents and rising seniors, it’s time to check this major milestone off your list! The scheduling portal is now open for the senior portrait session on July 28th.
What you need to know:
📍 Flexibility: Students can book their session at our school OR at any other local school listed on the scheduling website.
⏳ Deadline: Online appointments must be made by 7:00 PM the evening before the scheduled picture day—no late sign-ups can be added to the daily list!
Check out the flyer below for full details, and head to the link below to reserve your timeslot today! 👇
www.pickatime.com/candidcolor/hamptonroads
Click here or visit the senior corner page of the GHS website to view the entire PDF Flyer
Several GHS Dukes have been actively exploring career opportunities this summer. Congratulations to those who participated in the RCC Welding and RCC Culinary Camps this week. Some students completed welding projects, while others created the spread for the awards ceremony; all gained valuable new skills. Additionally, students created vision boards and explored potential career pathways. Well done, Dukes!
🥎WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!🥎
GHS Softball is off to states! Join us in wishing them success. #GoDukes #RedAndGold
GHS Softball is off to states! Join us in wishing them success. #GoDukes #RedAndGold
📣 Missed cheer tryouts? Here's your chance!
Gloucester High School JV Cheer is holding an additional tryout opportunity for rising 8th–10th grade students on Wednesday, June 17, from 3:00–4:30 PM.
Interested students must have a signed handbook and a current physical on file. Tryouts will include jumps, tumbling, stunting, and a cheer presentation.
📋 The interest form can be found on the Athletics page of the GHS website.
Questions? Contact Destiny Horton at Destiny.Horton@gc.k12.va.us.
❤️💛 #GoDukes #GHSCheer #JVCheer
Gloucester High School JV Cheer is holding an additional tryout opportunity for rising 8th–10th grade students on Wednesday, June 17, from 3:00–4:30 PM.
Interested students must have a signed handbook and a current physical on file. Tryouts will include jumps, tumbling, stunting, and a cheer presentation.
📋 The interest form can be found on the Athletics page of the GHS website.
Questions? Contact Destiny Horton at Destiny.Horton@gc.k12.va.us.
❤️💛 #GoDukes #GHSCheer #JVCheer
📢 The 2026–2027 Returning Student Annual Update is now open!
Parents/Guardians can complete required forms through the PowerSchool Parent Portal or via the Snapcode link sent by email. Please contact your school's main office with any questions.
🌻😎🌞 Summer Camps for Students with Disabilities! 🌞😎🌻 Last Call to Enroll for the summer!!
DARS and Bloom are collaborating to provide summer camps to students with IEPs and 504's who are connected to DARS.
Bloom Summer Camp will take place at Page Middle School, July 13-16, 2026!
Skills covered include:
Job Site Tours
Mock Interviews
Job Skills Training
Independent Living Skills
At the completion of camp, students are treated to a pizza party! $25 gift cards given to students with perfect camp attendance!!
2. Bloom Work Experience
💼 What You’ll Get: 🎯 Who Can Join?
• Up to 120 Hours of Paid Work Experience • Students ages 16–21
• 1:1 Job Coaching & Support • Must have a 504 Plan or IEP and connected to DARS
• Work Close to Home
Both of these opportunities provide valuable work readiness skills and help students build the confidence, independence, and experience needed to become more employable in the future. From developing communication and teamwork skills to learning workplace expectations, these experiences are preparing students for success beyond the classroom! 💼✨
Please use the QR code on each flyer and fill out the interest form!!
You can also contact:
Jan-Marie Bard
Janmarie.bard@gc.k12.va.us
(804) 693-3257
DARS and Bloom are collaborating to provide summer camps to students with IEPs and 504's who are connected to DARS.
Bloom Summer Camp will take place at Page Middle School, July 13-16, 2026!
Skills covered include:
Job Site Tours
Mock Interviews
Job Skills Training
Independent Living Skills
At the completion of camp, students are treated to a pizza party! $25 gift cards given to students with perfect camp attendance!!
2. Bloom Work Experience
💼 What You’ll Get: 🎯 Who Can Join?
• Up to 120 Hours of Paid Work Experience • Students ages 16–21
• 1:1 Job Coaching & Support • Must have a 504 Plan or IEP and connected to DARS
• Work Close to Home
Both of these opportunities provide valuable work readiness skills and help students build the confidence, independence, and experience needed to become more employable in the future. From developing communication and teamwork skills to learning workplace expectations, these experiences are preparing students for success beyond the classroom! 💼✨
Please use the QR code on each flyer and fill out the interest form!!
You can also contact:
Jan-Marie Bard
Janmarie.bard@gc.k12.va.us
(804) 693-3257
🚗🚘😎Summer Opportunity for Students with Disabilities. 🚗🚘😎
Is your student struggling to pass the learner's permit test??? Enroll them in a virtual study course this summer!!
Is your student struggling to pass the learner's permit test??? Enroll them in a virtual study course this summer!!
🎓 Congratulations, Gloucester High School Class of 2026! 🎓
Take a moment to celebrate your hard work, achievements, and the memories you've made along the way. As you turn the page to your next chapter, know that your GHS family is proud of all you have accomplished and excited for all that lies ahead.
We invite our school community in celebrating the Class of 2026 by watching the graduation ceremony live from William & Mary's Kaplan Arena on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
📺 Livestream: https://youtube.com/live/WBwdSLRO2Fc?feature=share
Once a Duke, always a Duke. #GHSClassOf2026 #GoDukes #Graduation
Take a moment to celebrate your hard work, achievements, and the memories you've made along the way. As you turn the page to your next chapter, know that your GHS family is proud of all you have accomplished and excited for all that lies ahead.
We invite our school community in celebrating the Class of 2026 by watching the graduation ceremony live from William & Mary's Kaplan Arena on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
📺 Livestream: https://youtube.com/live/WBwdSLRO2Fc?feature=share
Once a Duke, always a Duke. #GHSClassOf2026 #GoDukes #Graduation
The finish line is in sight, Dukes! 🎓❤️💛 As we celebrate another successful school year, we want to thank our students, staff, families, and community for their dedication, hard work, and support. Here's to the memories we've made, the accomplishments we've achieved, and the exciting opportunities ahead. Have a safe, happy, and well-deserved summer!
#GHSDukes #DukePride #ClassOf2026 #GloucesterHighSchool
#GHSDukes #DukePride #ClassOf2026 #GloucesterHighSchool
👑✨ Congratulations to Gloucester High School's 2026 Senior Prom King and Queen!
Please join us in celebrating Prom King Declan McCann and Prom Queen Casey Billings, who were crowned at last night's Senior Prom.
We are proud to recognize these outstanding seniors and wish them all the best as they celebrate their final year at GHS. Congratulations, Declan and Casey! 🎉
Please join us in celebrating Prom King Declan McCann and Prom Queen Casey Billings, who were crowned at last night's Senior Prom.
We are proud to recognize these outstanding seniors and wish them all the best as they celebrate their final year at GHS. Congratulations, Declan and Casey! 🎉
🏃♂️🏆 Congratulations to the Gloucester Track & Field team on an outstanding performance at the 4A Regional Championships!
The Dukes delivered 11 personal records, a Regional Champion, a new school record, and multiple State Meet qualifiers.
⭐ Hannah Mullis (So.) – 4A Regional Champion in Shot Put; 5th in Discus
⭐ Mohamed Erraji (Sr.) – 2nd in Shot Put, breaking the GHS school record; 4th in Discus
⭐ Boys 4x400 Relay – 3rd place and State Meet qualifier: Izak Smith, Elijah Lemasters, Grayson Shield, and Shawn Steverson
⭐ Aryiel Holland (Fr.) – 5th in both the 200m and 400m
⭐ Avalynn Hutton (Sr.) – 5th in the 1600m
Next stop: the VHSL 4A State Meet at Liberty University! Best of luck to Hannah Mullis, Izak Smith, Mohamed Erraji, Elijah Lemasters, Edwin Soto, Grayson Shield, and Shawn Steverson.
We are incredibly proud of this team's hard work, dedication, and success. Go Dukes! #StateBound #GoDukes #RedAndGold
The Dukes delivered 11 personal records, a Regional Champion, a new school record, and multiple State Meet qualifiers.
⭐ Hannah Mullis (So.) – 4A Regional Champion in Shot Put; 5th in Discus
⭐ Mohamed Erraji (Sr.) – 2nd in Shot Put, breaking the GHS school record; 4th in Discus
⭐ Boys 4x400 Relay – 3rd place and State Meet qualifier: Izak Smith, Elijah Lemasters, Grayson Shield, and Shawn Steverson
⭐ Aryiel Holland (Fr.) – 5th in both the 200m and 400m
⭐ Avalynn Hutton (Sr.) – 5th in the 1600m
Next stop: the VHSL 4A State Meet at Liberty University! Best of luck to Hannah Mullis, Izak Smith, Mohamed Erraji, Elijah Lemasters, Edwin Soto, Grayson Shield, and Shawn Steverson.
We are incredibly proud of this team's hard work, dedication, and success. Go Dukes! #StateBound #GoDukes #RedAndGold
Let's celebrate our Seniors with a Senior Send Off Spirit week!
Candid Color is now booking Senior Portraits for the Class of 2027! Check out the entire flyer located in the events section of the GHS website. Sessions are available June 24th and 25th. Book online at www.pickatime.com/candidcolor/hamptonroads
💬 National Speech-Language Pathologist Day
Today we recognize the important work of speech-language pathologists who support students in developing communication, language, and social skills. Your dedication helps students succeed in and out of the classroom. Thank you!
Today we recognize the important work of speech-language pathologists who support students in developing communication, language, and social skills. Your dedication helps students succeed in and out of the classroom. Thank you!
Huge congratulations to our Boys Varsity Crew 4+ on an incredible performance! Facing a brutal 15–20 mph headwind, the Dukes put it all on the water and clocked a fantastic time of 5:39.59 to take 3rd place in their heat. While it wasn't quite enough to advance to the finals, we couldn't be prouder of their grit, power, and determination today. Way to row, Dukes! 🚣♂️💪 • Lineup: Jacob Gross, Tristan Buswell, Jacob English, Willis Redding, and Joshua Littlefield (Coxswain). • Coaches: Head Coach Zach Moore & Assistant Coach Ethan Schacht. #GoDukes #GHSCrew #GritAndDetermination #StudentAthletes
🌻😎🌞More Summer Camps for Students with Disabilities! 🌞😎🌻
DARS and Bloom are collaborating to provide summer camps to students with IEPs and 504's who are connected to DARS.
Bloom Summer Camp will take place at Page Middle School, July 13-16, 2026!
Skills covered include:
Job Site Tours
Mock Interviews
Job Skills Training
Independent Living Skills
At the completion of camp, students are treated to a pizza party! $25 gift cards given to students with perfect camp attendance!!
2. Bloom Work Experience
💼 What You’ll Get: 🎯 Who Can Join?
• Up to 120 Hours of Paid Work Experience • Students ages 16–21
• 1:1 Job Coaching & Support • Must have a 504 Plan or IEP and connected to DARS
• Work Close to Home
Both of these opportunities provide valuable work readiness skills and help students build the confidence, independence, and experience needed to become more employable in the future. From developing communication and teamwork skills to learning workplace expectations, these experiences are preparing students for success beyond the classroom! 💼✨
Please use the QR code on each flyer and fill out the interest form!!
DARS and Bloom are collaborating to provide summer camps to students with IEPs and 504's who are connected to DARS.
Bloom Summer Camp will take place at Page Middle School, July 13-16, 2026!
Skills covered include:
Job Site Tours
Mock Interviews
Job Skills Training
Independent Living Skills
At the completion of camp, students are treated to a pizza party! $25 gift cards given to students with perfect camp attendance!!
2. Bloom Work Experience
💼 What You’ll Get: 🎯 Who Can Join?
• Up to 120 Hours of Paid Work Experience • Students ages 16–21
• 1:1 Job Coaching & Support • Must have a 504 Plan or IEP and connected to DARS
• Work Close to Home
Both of these opportunities provide valuable work readiness skills and help students build the confidence, independence, and experience needed to become more employable in the future. From developing communication and teamwork skills to learning workplace expectations, these experiences are preparing students for success beyond the classroom! 💼✨
Please use the QR code on each flyer and fill out the interest form!!
