DATE: 03/31/2026
TO: Parents of Rising 12th Grade Students
FROM: Gloucester Public Schools and Gloucester Health Department
SUBJECT: Meningococcal Vaccination for 12th Graders
State law requires all students entering the 12th grade receive a booster dose of Meningococcal ACWY vaccine. This means all rising 12th graders must have received a dose of Meningococcal ACWY vaccine before they can start 12th grade. If your child has had a Meningococcal ACWY vaccine on or after the age of 16, they are only required to have one dose.
If your child has already received their vaccination, please send a copy of the vaccination record to the school. If your child has not received this vaccination, and you would like him/her to be vaccinated at school, the Health Department will provide the required immunization at Gloucester High School on April 16th starting at 9 am at no cost to the student / family.
If your child has private insurance/FAMIS/Medicaid, enter the coverage information on the consent form as requested along with a copy of the front and back of your insurance card. VDH is required to bill for the service if you have medical coverage. Vaccine is limited and will be provided on a first come, first served basis.
Attached are two forms: • 2026 Student Vaccination Consent Form (complete front and back and return to the school).
• Meningococcal ACWY Vaccine Information Statement (read and keep).
If your child is sick, he/she will not be able receive the vaccine. Ensure your child wears clothing that allows their arm to be easily accessible. In order for your child to be vaccinated at school, the Vaccination Consent Forms must be filled out and returned to the school as soon as possible, but no later than April 13th.
If you have any questions, please contact the school nurse at GHS Clinic.
Monday through Friday 07:30 to 1500
804-693-2641
804-693-7855