Duke Update June 1, 2025
Friday, June 6th is the last day of school and an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 12:15 pm. We hope that everyone has a relaxing and safe Summer Break!
We're thrilled to announce the incredible achievements of our track and field athletes who have qualified for the State Competition on June 6th and 7th!
- Our girls' team had an outstanding Regional meet, finishing with 11 new personal records and 2 season best performances. A huge congratulations to the following ladies who are heading to State:
Deziray Bellinger - Auto-qualified in the 100m
Avalynn Hutton - Placed 3rd in the 1600m
Hannah Mullins - Regional Runner-up in Shot Put
-Not to be outdone, our boys' team also showed incredible dedication, achieving 17 new personal records! These gentlemen qualified for State by placing 4th in their respective events:
Austin Halterman - Discus0
4x100m Relay Team: Gavyn Talbot, Jacob Ford, Steven Byrd, & Izak Smith
4x400m Relay Team: Gavyn Talbot, Brad Bellinger, Shawn Steverson, & Maliq Jackson
Please join us in congratulating all our State qualifiers on their hard work and remarkable achievements! We're incredibly proud of their dedication and can't wait to cheer them on at the State Competition.
We proudly congratulate the following students for their outstanding achievement in completing the cosmetology program at GHS and for successfully passing both the theory and practical components of the Virginia Cosmetology State Board Exam. These students are now fully licensed by the state of Virginia:
Brianna Clemmons
Jocelyn Dixon
Haydin Middlebrook
Ava Roscoe
Mylah Santiago
Alanah Spies
Heidi Walton
Chloe West
Bailey Wilson T
his accomplishment reflects their hard work and dedication. Congratulations to all!
Congratulations to the following students who passed both their written and skills board of nursing exams and are now CNAs:
Madeline Anderson
Casey Billings
Ava Eppard
Savanna Harris
Hannah Keithley
Kayla Pasipanki
William Pica
Madison Roady
Savannah Shahan
We’re thrilled to announce that GHS has been named as a 2025 Jostens Renaissance School of Distinction at the Platinum level! This is the most prestigious award given by the Renaissance program, and goes to schools that have the highest level of commitment to building a positive school climate and culture. Only 55 schools in the U.S. and Canada achieved this level of recognition. Congratulations to all GHS students, staffulty, parents, and community members!
There is a link in Canvas Announcements to a Summer Employment Survey. If you need help finding summer employment or are interested in applying for the Skilled Trades Boot Camp, please take the survey. Additionally, you can contact Mr. Schoeck for more info.
Y-Street will have our final member meet-up during 2nd block on Tuesday, June 3rd, at 9:15 in Mrs. Carter's room 134. Our state advisor, Sam Weed, is moving on and this is a chance to say "good bye" and to plan our first public health actions for next school year. Teachers will be sent a list of members so your absence/tardy will be excused. You are responsible for making up any missed work.
Yearbooks are sold out for the 2024-2025 school year.
Seniors and students transferring out of GHS should turn in their Chromebooks and chargers to the Technology Room beside the Library Media Center when they have completed all work for the term.
Grades 9-11 have the option to keep their Chromebook over the summer. If you choose not to keep it, please return it with your charger on your last day to the Technology Room beside the Library.
Students taking summer courses should keep their GCPS issued Chromebook and charger.
Attention juniors, it is time to start scheduling your senior yearbook portrait session this summer with Candid Photography. Please find the flyer information on the high school website and social media outlets or reach out to Ms. Schoenthal with questions. Retake dates are to be determined.
Bus loop: No students, parents, or visitors should enter the bus loop from 7:00AM-8:00AM and 2:00 PM-3:00 PM for any reason.
Food Delivery: Please remember that students may not receive food orders from DoorDash or other delivery services before, during, or after school. Additionally, food and drinks brought to school by parents and guardians will be kept in the Main Office for students to retrieve during their lunch period. Thank you for your cooperation.
Gloucester High School is accepting students for Behind The Wheel. The cost of the lessons are $89.00. Contact Coach Hooker for more details.
Visitors must park in a visitor spot in our main entrance lot. Visitors must utilize the main entrance and show valid identification to enter the building. Please do not park in the main loop for any reason.
Medication Policy Reminder: This is a reminder that GCPS policy does not allow students to carry prescription or over-the-counter medications at school unless a student has an Asthma Action Plan, Diabetes Management Plan, or Emergency Action Plan on file with the clinic. All other medications must be kept in the clinic and require a completed Medication Consent Form. Students who bring medications to school are in violation of the Student Code of Conduct and subject to disciplinary action. Please visit the GCPS School Safety and Health Services webpage or contact the GHS clinic with any questions.
Cell Phone Policy: Gloucester County Public Schools has adopted “cell phone-free education.” Effective Monday, August 26, 2024, the use of cell phones, electronic communication devices, headphones, earbuds, smart watches, and or any other Bluetooth enabling device will be strictly prohibited. The Executive Order applies to students while in the school building during instructional times and at all times while on the school bus.
Dress Code: Parents and guardians, we appreciate your support in following the GCPS dress code, which is found on page 6 of the Code of Conduct . Please note that hats and hoods should not be worn indoors, and tops must cover the midriff and navel.
Parent drop-off and pick-up: Please use our main entrance loop to drop off and pick up before and after school. Please pay attention to our staff as they direct you around the loop. Student
Parking Lot : Only GHS students who have a valid parking pass should enter and park in the student parking lot. Teacher and Construction areas are marked and should not be used by students or visitors. Students entering the building from the parking lot/bus loop side should enter through the doors by the Theater room (formerly Chorus). Student driver late arrivals should also enter through the doors by the Theater room and check in with the Attendance Office before going to class.
Security Screening: This is a reminder that all students must pass through the security scanners in the morning. Students with first block classes in the portables or old C-Hall who get dropped off in the parent loop must go through the Masin Entrance and exit the building through the doors by the School Counseling Office. All visitors must come through the Main Entrance and check in at the Main Office.
Seniors
Graduation will be held on Saturday, June 7 at 9:00AM in the GHS Stadium. Information for graduates and guests may be found here: Gloucester HS 2025 Graduation Information
Seniors: On Thursday, May 1st, seniors may request 5 additional graduation tickets in the GHS Main Office. Only one request per student. All graduating seniors will receive 10 tickets at the mandatory graduation rehearsal Friday, June 6th at 9:00 am. The deadline to request extra tickets is 12:30 pm, Thursday, June 5th.
Athletics
GHS Cheerleading Tryouts will be held during the first week of June. For a tryout packet or if you have any questions, please see Ms. Horton in the Main Office.
Football conditioning: – after school in the weight room. Conditioning will be Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays. Info sheets are in the main office or on the GHS website.
The GHS Athletics schedule can be found on the school website: https://ghs.gc.k12.va.us/o/ghs/page/athletics
Parents and Fans attending athletic events - Sportsmanship is always a top priority. Please show support and respect for the fans, opposing teams and game officials at all times while attending home or away events. This includes never engaging negatively with fans or players from the opposite team. Any misconduct can lead to dismissal from the game, and from attending future games.