Welcome Back!!!
We hope everyone has had an awesome summer and is rested, recharged and ready for the upcoming school year!! We are excited to have everyone back in the building shorty. Please see the following information for the first day of school:
The 1st day of school for 9th grade is this Friday August 9th.
For all other students, the first day of school is Monday, August 12th.
Enjoy the last days of summer vacation and we'll see you all soon!!
Important Notice Regarding Student Cell Phones
Earlier in July, Governor Youngkin issued Executive Order #33 directing the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) to provide guidance to school divisions to establish a cell phone-free education to promote the health and safety of Virginia’s K-12 students. Read the full executive order.
The current Spotsylvania County Public Schools (SCPS) policy, included in the Student Code of Conduct, prohibits the use of personal electronic devices by students during the academic day but allows principals to allow or restrict the use of cell phones and personal electronic devices.
To ensure consistent practices for 2024-2025, all SCPS high schools will follow the cell phone guidelines listed below during the instructional school day:
During class, all students should be focused on instruction. Personal cell phone devices are to be silenced and out of sight during class periods - from tardy bell to the bell ending class. No earbuds/AirPods/headphones may be in sight during class periods as well.
If a student leaves class, perhaps to go to the restroom, they may not use their device.
Students may use their smartphone/cell phone during class change.
Students may use their smartphone/cell phone during lunchtime inside the cafeteria only.
Students may use their smartphone/cell phone after school.
The VDOE plans to share draft cell-phone-free policy guidance to school divisions on August 15, 2024. It is important to note that once a new policy is approved by the Spotsylvania County School Board, it may be necessary to modify the expectations.
We appreciate the willingness of all to support and meet these expectations.
Student Parking Pass Sales
Parking Passes will be sold in Commons A
August 6th:
4-4:30 for Seniors only
4:30-5:30 for all students
Cost = $50 (cash or check only)
If you are bringing cash, it MUST be EXACT CHANGE.
You MUST bring:
A copy of the application form with your parent’s signature (see link below).
$50 + any dues owed, including for this year (exact change only)
A copy of your driver’s license and vehicle registration
2024-25 Parking Pass application pdf
All class dues and debts must be paid to get your pass. School Cash Online can be used to pay your dues, but not your parking pass.
Dues are as follows:
Senior - $25
Junior - $15
Sophomore - $10
Freshman - $10
Information About Schedule Changes
This year, SCPS has adjusted our schedule change procedures in order to maximize the teaching staff that we have in each building. With the new procedure, the last day for students to make a change to their course requests was the last day of school, May 23, 2024. This has allowed for each building to build a master schedule that accurately reflects the needs of our students while intentionally utilizing the staff available at each school in order to maintain smaller classroom sizes and reduce the disruption to student learning in the first few weeks of the school year.
Students are still permitted to make a schedule change if there is a scheduling error (missing a block, two courses scheduled for the same time, schedule includes a course the student has already earned credit in, student has not met the prerequisite for a course, student has earned an F with a scheduled teacher in a previous year). Scheduling errors do not include: student has changed their mind, requesting a teacher change, changing a course to be in class with a peer, changing a class to switch lunch blocks, or being placed in an alternative elective as chosen by the student.
Additionally at the first 9 week interim, students will be permitted to request to drop a course for a study hall or decrease the level of a course (ie. AP to Honors; Honors to Standard) based on seat availability. To request a course drop or level change, students must sign into their school email to access and complete the google form. Schedule change requests require approval from the school counselor and administrator. Requests to change level will not be approved after the first 9 weeks due to pacing and curriculum guides. The school counselors will not be making schedule changes during back to school night. They will be available for a meet and greet only.
Fall Sports Parent Meeting
The Fall Sports Parent Meeting will take place on Monday, August 12 at 6:00 pm in the Garnett Auditorium. All parents of Fall Sports Athletes are encouraged to attend. There will be a general information session, including introduction of the revised County Athletics handbook with the Director of Student Activities, followed by informational sessions with each fall sports program.
Pass Information
Tickets for all Home Athletic Events are available in advance at gofan.co for $7. Tickets can be purchased at the gate via Credit Card for $7. All Cash Tickets at the gate are $8.
Senior Citizens over the age of 65 are eligible for a Lifetime Battlefield District pass, gaining them entry into ALL Battlefield District Regular Season events. Show proof of age at the gate and get yours at any SHS event.
Ten Event Passes go on sale Monday during lunch shifts and will be available at the gate for all SHS Home games. Ten Event passes are $65 and are good for all Regular Season Home Events.
Student Athletic Passes go on sale Monday during lunch shifts! Student passes are good for every SHS, regular season athletic contests, for the duration of the school year. Just $50, grab yours soon!
Questions or Concerns?
If you have any questions for concerns please feel free to reach out to your child's Assistant Principal or School Counselor. Your child's administrator or counselor can be determined by the first letter of their last name:
Principal
Assistant Principal Contact Information:
Mr. Gibbons: Students with the last names A-F
Mrs. Andruss: Students with the last names G-O
Mrs. Bernard: Students with the last names P-Z
School Counselor Contact Information:
Mr. Moreyra - Students with the last names A-C
Mr. Brewer - Students with the last names D-J
Ms. Yahl - Students with the last names K-P
Ms. Klipp - students with the last names Q-Z
Mrs. Ballard - Germanna Community College: SHS Career Advisor
Athletic Director
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