Chronic Absenteeism
Attention Students and Parents:
SHS preliminary state accreditation report, which usually is final in September or October, has us below the State standard in meeting VDOE benchmarks in school attendance. Last year, over 33% of our students were absent 10% of the year, or more than 18 days. For our VDOE accreditation It doesn’t matter if a student absence is excused or unexcused, all that matters is that they are absent. Over 450 of our students missed 18 or more school days last year.
To improve on that this academic year, we are introducing "Student in Good Standing" criteria. Students will learn about this new initiative during their Grade Level Meetings later this week. The final touches are being put into that presentation, but all details will be shared with the community in the next Knight's Update.
Parking Pass Info
Student parking passes will be on sale for $40. Students must be clear of all debts, including their class dues for 2023-2024. (senior dues $25, junior dues $15)
- Because of bookkeeping rules, there must be a separate Master Receipt for each account collecting money. That means that if you are paying for dues and a parking permit, you must have 2 separate payments, ie: 2 checks, a check for one, and cash for another.
- Students must complete and print the current application form. They should bring the completed form, a copy of the registration, and a copy of his/her driver’s license along with all fees at the time of purchase. After August 8th, class dues must be paid to the grade-level sponsor.
- Parking passes will be on sale during all lunch shifts
Men's Basketball
Open Gym Workouts for Men's Basketball take place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6-8 pm and Saturdays from 10-12 pm. Interested young men need to have a completed, current VHSL physical form on file, as well as completed online concussion and sudden cardiac arrest training. For more information, reach out to Coach Elliott at pjelliott5@gmail.com
Women's Basketball
Women’s Basketball Pre Season Open Gyms will start Saturday, August 26 at 8:30AM. Our schedule will be:
SATURDAYS: 8:30-10AM
MONDAYS: 7:00-8:30PM
THURSDAYS: 6:30-8PM
These sessions are open to all eligible student athletes attending Spotsylvania High School. Participants also need to have a current physical on file with the school.
Anyone with questions should contact Coach Orchant: rorchant@spotsylvania.k12.Va.us.
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
Mr. Munsell: Students with the last names P-Z
School Counselor Contact Information:
Mr. Moreyra - Student with the last names A-D and all IB students
Ms. Yahl - Students with the last names G-H and I-P
Ms. Klipp - students with the last names E-F and Q-Z
Athletic Director
