
🎭✨ Join us for the GHS Spring Musical! ✨🎭
The Gloucester County Theatre Department proudly presents You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown! 🎶 Come support our talented cast and crew as they bring Charlie, Snoopy, and the rest of the gang to life on stage!
📅 Show Dates:
📍 May 1st, 2nd, & 3rd @ 7 PM
📍 May 4th @ 2 PM
📍 Peasley Middle School Auditorium
🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://gofan.co/app/school/VA12891?activity=Performing%20Arts
Don't miss out on this fun-filled, heartwarming production! #GHSMusical #CharlieBrown #SupportTheArts #GoDukes


🎓 Seniors, Save the Date! 🎓
The countdown to graduation is on! Mark your calendars for these important Class of 2025 events:
✨ Prom – Saturday, April 26th | 7:00-10:00 PM | Kiln Creek Country Club
🏆 Senior Awards – Tuesday, June 3rd | 8:30 AM
🎓 Graduation Rehearsal – Friday, June 6th | Morning (Time TBD)
🎉 Graduation – Saturday, June 7th | Time 9:00 AM | GHS Stadium
Stay updated on all senior events by checking the GHS website. More details coming soon! #ClassOf2025 #SeniorCountdown #GoDukes


Hello GCPS Families,
We are continuing to monitor the weather and will respond accordingly to any updates we receive. Gloucester County Public Schools will operate on its normal schedule today March 5, 2025. The most recent forecast is calling for a line of storms to move through Gloucester County between 2:00 and 4:00 pm.
All schools are ready to implement inclement weather procedures if necessary. Please be aware that the predicted timing of these storms may impact dismissal times. If dismissal times are impacted we will communicate that with families as quickly as possible.
Additionally, all after school and evening activities are cancelled for today.
Sincerely,
The Gloucester County School District

Exciting News!
The GCPS Department of Secondary Instruction is thrilled to host the 2nd Annual Oratorical Competition! We are proud to partner with the Fine Arts Museum of Gloucester, Woodville Rosenwald School Foundation, and Gloucester NAACP to provide this platform for student voices.
o Date: Friday, March 7
o Location: Gloucester Fine Arts Museum
o Time: 9:00 AM
Twelve talented students representing Gloucester High School and Peasley Middle School will take the stage to address the powerful question: What Responsibility Do You Have To Help Others Achieve Their Dreams?
Join us as we support these young scholars in sharing their perspectives.
#GCPSOratorical #StudentVoice #GloucesterVA #PublicSpeaking


💡✨ Get Ready to GLOW, Dukes! ✨💡
GHS Spirit Week is coming March 10th-14th, leading up to our Glow in the Dark Pep Rally! 🌟🔥 Show off your school spirit and dress up for each themed day:
🎭 Monday: Rhyme Without a Reason
🏈 Tuesday: Jersey vs. Jersey Shore
🕺 Wednesday: 70’s Day
🚀 Thursday: Space Out
🎨 Friday: NEON Colors
Each grade has a special color to rock at the Pep Rally:
🤍 9th - White | 💚 10th - Green | 🧡 11th - Orange | 💖 12th - Pink
Let's light up GHS with spirit! ⚡️💜 #GlowPepRally #SpiritWeek #GoDukes


🥞🍎 National School Breakfast Week 🍳🥛
Fuel your day the right way! 🏫💪 This week, we’re celebrating National School Breakfast Week, highlighting the importance of a nutritious start to your morning. Breakfast is not just the most important meal of the day—it’s also key to fueling learning, focus, and success in the classroom.
Join us in celebrating and enjoying all the delicious, healthy options available at our school cafeterias! 🌟 #NSBW2025 #SchoolBreakfast #FuelForSuccess


🎨🎶 March is Youth Art Month & Music in Our Schools Month! 🎶🎨
This month, we celebrate the incredible creativity of our students through visual arts and music education! From paintings and drawings to choir performances and band concerts, the arts play a vital role in shaping well-rounded, expressive, and innovative students.
Join us in recognizing the talented young artists and musicians who bring creativity and harmony to our schools every day! 🎭🎼 #YouthArtMonth #MusicInOurSchools #CelebrateTheArts #GHS # GoDukes



Enter in the GHS Talent Show!
Auditions will be held in the gym March 12th at 3:15. $15 entry into the talent show. Click the link in Canvas to sign up for auditions!
The Talent Show will be held at Peasley Middle School Auditorium April 3rd from 5:30-7:30.



February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, and the Department of Secondary Instruction has been working hard to strengthen partnerships between Gloucester High School, Page Middle School, and Peasley Middle School creating valuable opportunities for middle school students to explore CTE programs at the high school.
One of the highlights this month was the HOSA Advisory Program at Peasley Middle School, where we celebrated the accomplishments of 20 students who completed the program. Thank you to Ms. Nester and her health science seniors for facilitating this impactful experience.
Additionally, CTE Awareness Day at Gloucester High School gave middle school students from Page and Peasley a firsthand look at the various CTE programs offered at the high school, helping them make informed decisions about their future career pathways.
The collaboration between the Secondary administrative teams and CTE Departments has been outstanding.
This month has been a fantastic opportunity to showcase the importance of Career and Technical Education, connect students with hands-on learning experiences, and strengthen collaboration between our middle and high schools. The future is bright for our Future Dukes!
#CTEMonth #CareerReady #CTEPrograms #FutureDukes











Congratulations to Mr. Martinez and the talented Gloucester High School Chorus! Their spectacular performance at Woodville Rosenwald School Foundation’s First Annual African American History Program: Underground Railroad Songs of Freedom was nothing short of magical.🎶👏 Each note resonated with the audience, making the evening a memorable celebration of history, culture, and community. #Community #History #MusicMatters





👮♂️💙 Honoring Our School Resource Officers! 💙👮♀️
Today, we celebrate National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day and recognize the dedication of Deputy Skay and Lt. Petrowicz for their commitment to keeping Gloucester High School a safe and welcoming place for all.
Our SROs do more than protect—they mentor, support, and build positive relationships with students and staff every day. We are beyond grateful for their service and the impact they make in our school community.
Join us in thanking them for all they do! Drop a comment or share a kind word below. 👏💙 #SROAppreciationDay #ThankYouSROs #GHS #SafeSchools #GoDukes


Spring Sports Tryout Schedule 2025:
Baseball:
Feb. 24th & 25th - Grades 8-10 - 3:00pm - 4:45pm; Grades 11-12 – 4:00pm – 6:00pm – Baseball field
Feb 26th all grades 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Softball:
Varsity & JV – Feb. 24 & 25 – 3:00pm – 6:00pm – softball field
Girls Soccer:
Varsity Tryouts Feb 24th & 25th 3:15pm – 4:45pm – girls soccer practice field
JV tryouts Feb 26th & 27th 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Boys Soccer:
Feb 24th, 25th & 26th – 3:15pm – 5:00pm – boys soccer practice field
Girls Tennis:
Feb 24th, 25th & 26th – 3:15pm – 5:00pm – tennis courts
Boys Tennis:
Feb 24th, 25th & 26th – 3:15pm – 5:00pm – tennis courts
Track & Field:
March 10th, 11th & 12th – 3:00pm – GHS track
Spring Sports Conditioning:
Girls Soccer: Feb 10th - weight room then aux gym 6:45pm-8:30pm, Feb 11, 13, 18 & 20, outside 3:15pm-4:30pm.
Softball:
Mondays and Wednesdays 3:00-4:15 weather permitting


Due to ongoing weather conditions, Gloucester County Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
We appreciate the efforts of VDOT in improving road conditions and thank our teachers, principals, and staff for their flexibility.
• Elementary students should remember to bring their completed work to their teachers.
• Secondary students should have accessed Canvas today and submitted their assignments.
• Student drivers are encouraged to ride the school bus.
We will conduct a road assessment in the morning.
If additional schedule changes are necessary, we will provide an update as soon as possible.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.
Anthony Vladu, Ed.D.
Gloucester County Public Schools Superintendent


The National Weather Center is predicting snow for Gloucester County tomorrow, Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Snow is expected to move into the area between 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM. With student and staff safety as our priority, GCPS has decided to implement a remote learning day out of an abundance of caution.
Here’s what to expect for tomorrow:
• Students PreK – 5: Learning packets were sent home and should be completed at your own pace. Elementary students should bring their completed work to their teacher the first day they return to school.
• Students Grades 6 – 12: Assignments will be available on Canvas. Students should work at their own pace and complete assignments anytime throughout the day.
For any assignment-related questions or support, please contact your teacher via email, Canvas, or TEAMS.
Teachers and instructional staff will work remotely and remain available by email during the workday. Central Office and 12-month school-based staff will also work remotely. Maintenance, transportation, and facilities staff will report as directed by their supervisors.
We understand that remote learning does not fully replace face-to-face instruction; however, this decision helps reduce the need for make-up days later in the school year. Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our GCPS community.


💙 Virginia Kindness Week – Challenge Accepted! 💙
Kindness is contagious, and we’re ready to spread it far and wide! This week, we’re taking on the Virginia Kindness Challenge by showing compassion, gratitude, and positivity in our schools and community. Let’s make kindness the norm, one act at a time! 🌟💛
How will you show kindness this week? Let's inspire each other! 💬✨ #VAKindnessWeek #KindnessChallenge #GCPS #BetterTogether


🎉 Congratulations to our GHS Teachers of the Year! 🎉
We are thrilled to celebrate Beth Coleman and Susan Sharp for their dedication, talent, and commitment to their students. These inspiring educators go above and beyond every day, making a lasting impact at GHS. 💙🍎
Thank you, Beth and Susan, for all that you do! Help us congratulate them on this achievement! 👏✨ #GHSTeachersOfTheYear #ThankATeacher #GoDukes



CARE CLOSET FOOD DONATIONS- PREFERRED ITEMS
*Unfortunately, we cannot accept gas containers.
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti noodles
Canned Tuna/Chicken/Ham (meats)
Ramen/Cup of Noodles
Spaghetti O's/Beefaroni
Canned Vegetables
Canned Fruit
Non-perishable breakfast items (Breakfast bars, oatmeal, individual boxes of cereal, pop tarts, etc.)
Pudding cups
Fruit cups
Peanut Butter
Jelly
Soups
Rice
Macaroni and cheese
Stuffing
Instant mash potatoes
*Gluten-free food items.

🌟 Happy National School Counseling Week! 🌟
This week, we celebrate and thank our incredible school counselors for the guidance, support, and encouragement they provide every day. 💙 From academic advising to emotional support, they help shape brighter futures for our students!
Take a moment to show your appreciation for your school counselor this week! 📚✨ #ThankYouCounselors #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek #GCPS #BetterTogether


📢 Important Information Session for Parents & Educators! 📢
Join us on Monday, February 3, 2025, from 6:00–7:30 PM for an informative session on SSI and VA Medicaid Waivers. This session is designed to help families and educators navigate available resources and support.
Know a parent who may be interested? Please share this opportunity! Scan the QR code on the flyer for more details.
📍 Online
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
#SupportForFamilies #GoDukes #GHSCommunity


📅✨ February at a Glance! ✨📅
This month, we’re celebrating Black History Month, spreading love during Kindness Week, recognizing our incredible school counselors, and showing appreciation for our dedicated School Resource Officers. 💙🙌
Stay tuned for events, celebrations, and ways to get involved! Let’s make February a month full of learning, kindness, and gratitude. 💡💖 #BlackHistoryMonth #KindnessWeek #SchoolCounselingWeek #SROAppreciationDay #GoDukes
