🚗 2026–2027 Student Parking Pass Sales!
It’s almost time to secure your spot for the upcoming school year! Sales open first for seniors, followed by juniors the following week. Please review the schedule and requirements below before heading over:
Senior Sales: Starts Monday, August 3 (8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. for the first week). Hours adjust to 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. starting August 10 through the start of school.
Junior Sales: Begins the week of August 10 (8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.).
To receive your pass, you must bring a signed and completed Student Parking Pass Application , along with a printed copy or screenshot of your SchoolCash Online receipt. Passes will not be issued without both required items!

📢 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.

Join us August 18–20 as we kick off the 2026–27 school year. Visit your school's website and social media for the most up-to-date information. We look forward to welcoming our students and families back!

We are getting ready for an amazing school year! Swipe through the graphics to check out three important updates as you prepare for the fall:
📲 Returning Student Forms: A quick reminder to all parents and guardians to sign into PowerSchool and complete your returning student forms as soon as possible.
🗓️ Save the Date: Open House at Gloucester High School is happening on Thursday, August 20th! Mark your calendars. We can't wait to see you!
📝 School Supplies: GHS does not have a school-wide supply list. Instead, your teachers will hand out lists during Open House. In the meantime, we’ve put together a few suggested items to help you get a head start on back to school shopping.
✨See you soon, Dukes! ✨ #GHS #GloucesterHighSchool #BackToSchool #GoDukes




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!

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! 🎉

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.

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





GHS Softball is off to states! Join us in wishing them success. #GoDukes #RedAndGold


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.

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


Is your student struggling to pass the learner's permit test??? Enroll them in a virtual study course this summer!!

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

#GHSDukes #DukePride #ClassOf2026 #GloucesterHighSchool

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! 🎉


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
