Gloucester High School

Join us for Open House on Thursday, August 21st! Meet the teachers, tour the school, and get ready for an exciting year ahead! #GoDukes

🗓️🎒 August at a Glance – GHS Edition! 🎒🗓️
It’s almost time to kick off a brand-new year at Gloucester High School! This month’s calendar includes important dates like Open House and the First Day of School. Stay in the know by checking the GHS website regularly for updates—we can’t wait to welcome our Dukes back! 💛❤️
#GHSAugust #BackToSchool #GoDukes #DukePride #GHSEvents

🍽️☀️ Summer Meal Pickup Reminder! ☀️🍽️
For families who registered, summer meal pickups will take place at Page Middle School on the following Thursdays:
📅 July 31
📅 August 7
Thank you for participating in the GCPS Summer Meals Program!
#GCPSMeals #Summer #GCPSCommunity

Student Meal Update for 2025-26

🏈🎽🏐 Fall Sports Tryouts at GHS – Mark Your Calendars! 🥍📣🏃‍♂️
Fall athletics are heating up, and we can’t wait to see our Dukes in action! Interested in trying out for a team? Make sure you're ready:
✅ A valid VHSL physical dated after May 1, 2024, is required to participate.
📄 Forms are available in the GHS Main Office or on the GHS Athletics website.
📚 All students must meet VHSL eligibility and GCPS 2.0 requirements.

📅 Tryout Dates & Times:

📣 Competition Cheer
• July 31 & August 1 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | GHS Main Gym

🥍 Field Hockey
• August 4 & 5 | 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM & 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• August 6 | 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM | FH Practice Field

🏈 Football
• July 31 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Football Practice Fields

🏐 Girls Volleyball
• August 4 & 5 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM | GHS Main Gym
• August 6 | Player-scheduled meetings

🏐 Boys Volleyball
• August 4 & 5 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | GHS Main Gym

🏃‍♀️ Cross Country
• August 4 | 6:45 AM – 7:45 AM | Meet at GHS Track
Locations vary—join “Dukes XC” on Team App for updates.

Let’s go, Dukes! 💛❤️
#GHSAthletics #FallTryouts #GoDukes #GHSFallSports #BeReadyToCompete

🍽️☀️ Summer Meal Pickup Reminder! ☀️🍽️
For families who registered, summer meal pickups will take place at Page Middle School on the following Thursdays:
📅 July 24, 31
📅 August 7
Thank you for participating in the GCPS Summer Meals Program!
#GCPSMeals #Summer #GCPSCommunity

🎉 Updated and confirmed! 🎉
We were so excited to share our Open House dates that we got ahead of ourselves and left out a few important details. Here’s the full, finalized schedule so you can mark your calendars with confidence! ✏️📚
Be on the lookout for more info from your student’s school coming soon! #GCPS

📝 Back-to-School Reminder – GHS Supplies 🎒
GHS does not have a formal supply list, but we recommend students come prepared with a few basic essentials to start the year strong:

✔️ Ink pens
✔️ Pencils
✔️ Loose-leaf paper
✔️ A 3-ring binder
✔️ Basic headphones/earbuds (for Chromebook use)

Teachers may provide additional class-specific needs once school begins. 💙 #GHSProud #BackToSchool #SchoolSupplies

🍽️☀️ Summer Meal Pickup Reminder! ☀️🍽️ For families who registered, summer meal pickups will take place at Page Middle School on the following Thursdays: 📅 July 17, 24, 31 📅 August 7 Thank you for participating in the GCPS Summer Meals Program! #GCPSMeals #Summer #GCPSCommunity

🍽️☀️ Summer Meal Pickup Reminder! ☀️🍽️
For families who registered, summer meal pickups will take place at Page Middle School on the following Thursdays:
📅 July 10, 17, 24, 31
📅 August 7
Thank you for participating in the GCPS Summer Meals Program!
#GCPSMeals #Summer #GCPSCommunity

☀️📅 July at a Glance! 📅☀️ Summer is in full swing, and so is the excitement across GCPS! From special events to important reminders, stay in the loop all month long by visiting our websites. Here’s to a safe, sunny, and fun-filled July! #GCPSJuly #SummerAtAGlance #StayConnected

Call 804-693-6081 to register for Sun Meals! This is a great opportunity for children 18 and under to get 7 days of breakfast and lunch.

The Summer Trades Boot Camp is being held July 7-11. Students age 16+ can spend a full work week helping a skilled professional and learning a different trade each day. They will also get paid! There is an online application for students to fill out where students can choose their top 5 choices from the following: • Carpentry • Plumbing • Electrical • Auto repair • Auto Parts • Auto Sales • Patient Care • Medical Lab • Pharmacy • Dental • Aquaculture The limit is 20 students, so please complete the application at https://forms.gle/KLbhsRCqmdFE2zNL6 by Thursday, June 19, 2025. If you have any questions or need assistance, please email Mr. Schoeck, the Work-Based Learning Coordinator, at eugene.schoeck@gc.k12.va.us

🥎🔥 Let’s Go, Lady Dukes! 🔥🥎 Help us cheer on Dukes Softball as they head to the State Semifinals this Friday, June 13th at 1:30 PM at Monticello High School vs. Jefferson Forest! The team rolls out from GHS at 4:00 PM on Thursday—let’s send them off with all the love, pride, and Duke spirit they deserve! 💛❤️ You’ve got this, Dukes! All of Gloucester is behind you! 💪🙌 #DukesSoftball #StateSemifinals #GoDukes #OneTeamOneDream #GloucesterProud

🔥⚾🥎 State Quarterfinals Are Coming to GHS! 🥎⚾🔥 School may be out, but GHS Athletics is just getting started! Let's pack the stands and show our Dukes Pride as our softball and baseball teams compete in the VHSL State Quarterfinals—right here at home! 💪💛❤️ 📍 Tuesday, June 10, 2025 | Gloucester High School 🎟 ONE ticket gets you into BOTH games! 🕓 Gates open at 3:30 PM 🥎 Softball vs. King George – 4:30 PM ⚾ Baseball vs. Hanover – 6:30 PM 🎫 Tickets available online ONLY: https://gofan.co/app/school/VA12891 (No cash sales at the gate) 🍿 Concessions available 🪑 Bleacher seating + bring-your-own-chair friendly 🐾 No pets allowed on premises Let’s show up and show out, Gloucester—our teams need YOU! 💥 #DukesInTheQuarterfinals #GoDukes #GHSChampionshipRun #GloucesterProud

Weather Update for Graduation This is our first weather update for tomorrow’s graduation ceremony. We are actively monitoring conditions and working with Gloucester County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service to ensure we have the most accurate forecast available. As of now, here is the forecast for Saturday: • 8:00–9:00 AM: 30% chance of light rain and scattered thunderstorms, with a 10% chance of lightning • 10:00–11:00 AM: 40% chance of moderate rain and thunderstorms, with a 30% chance of lightning • 11:00 AM–5:00 PM: 10% chance of light rain, with most weather moving east and south of our area We remain cautiously optimistic and will continue to monitor the latest models. A more accurate update will be provided by 2:00 PM today, with another final call at 6:00 AM tomorrow morning. Thank you for your patience as we work to make the best decision for a safe and memorable.

📅🎓 June at a Glance 🎓📅 The countdown is on! June brings graduation and the start of summer break. Make sure to check the calendar and stay tuned to the GHS website for key dates and summer updates! #GHSJuneAtAGlance #FinishStrong #GoDukes #SummerStartsHere

🥫📦 Student Volunteers Needed! 📦🥫 Looking for community service hours? We’re seeking student volunteers to help pack summer meal bags—a great way to give back and support families in our community! 📍 Volunteer opportunities available at Page Middle 🕒 Flexible dates and times ✅ Perfect for club or organization service hour requirements Interested? Contact Central Food Service at 📞 804-693-6081 for more info! #VolunteerOpportunity #StudentServiceHours #GCPSGivesBack #GoDukes

GHS Renaissance Leadership is collecting clothing, personal hygiene products, and blankets to help those impact by the storms and tornadoes in London, Kentucky. Items can be brought to Mrs. Coleman's room or dropped off in the bin by the auditorium! We are accepting donations through June 3rd.