Cardinal Connections

On April 9th, we celebrated 756 students who achieved zero unexcused tardies and zero unexcused absences for the month of March! Students enjoyed a special snack bar during their lunch periods, and the event was a huge success.

Congratulations to these students for showing dedication, responsibility, and commitment by arriving to class on time every day. Keep up the great work!

We are beyond proud to celebrate our outstanding FBLA students who competed this past weekend at the FBLA State Leadership Conference in Reston, Virginia! Our students demonstrated exceptional skill, professionalism, and Cardinal pride while representing us on the state stage—and the results were phenomenal!

State Winners:

· Data Analysis Performance – 3rd Place

o Muhammad Ali

o John Lee

o Anushka Misra

· Job Interview Performance – 3rd Place

o Cailyn Thomas

Your hard work, preparation, and confidence truly paid off, well done!

Special Shout-Out! We also want to recognize and thank members who proudly represented our school also at the SLC.

· Corinne Thomas

· Nividitha Arunkumar

· Naz Altinordu – President

Next Stop: Nationals! Our winners are officially headed to the FBLA National Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas! What an incredible achievement and opportunity to compete on the national level. Way to demonstrate leadership, perseverance, and excellence!

GVHS Junior, Ava Repoli is headed to Richmond on April 26 to participate in Virginia History Day, the state-level competition for the National History Day program, after earning 2nd place in the Senior Individual Exhibit category for her presentation entitled The Ashcan School: How Robert Henri led a revolution to reform American art. She is the first Gainesville High School student to represent our school in National History Day, both in the District 5 Competition and at Virginia History Day in Richmond; additionally, she is one of only two PWCS students who made it to the state-level competition.

Lastly, we would like to take the time to recognize our administrative assistants as we approach Administrative Professionals Week. Thank you for the dedication, professionalism, and support you bring to our organization every day. Your ability to manage competing priorities, keep operations running smoothly, and support teams with care and precision makes a meaningful difference. Your contributions are essential and truly appreciated. We are grateful for all that you do for Gainesville High School students, families, and staff.

SAT Scores from SAT School Day

Thank you to our Juniors for their hard work on SAT day (April 15). Students that took the assessment can plan to get their scores in mid-May via their College Board account.

New Student Open House April 23

Gainesville High School is hosting a new student open house on Thursday, April 23, 6:00-8:00 pm. New students and their families will have the opportunity to explore our academic and activity fair in the gym, tour the building, and attend informative breakout sessions. GHS Cardinal spirit wear will be available to purchase. Parents/guardians should attend with their student. If you know of any incoming Cardinal families, please share this news!

AP Exam season is just around the corner, and we’re excited to support our students as they prepare to showcase all they’ve learned!

A few quick reminders to help AP exam days go smoothly: all students should bring their fully charged, school‑issued iPads and chargers to the exam. Please note that styluses and unapproved electronic devices are not permitted, must be powered off, and stored during the exams. All students should report to the auditorium for their AP Exams.

Students taking morning exams should report to the auditorium as soon as they arrive at school (doors open at approximately 7:05 a.m.). Students scheduled for afternoon exams should report at 12:10 p.m. after eating A, B, or C lunch. Students testing in the morning with extended time will not finish until after the cafeteria closes and should bring their own lunch. Afternoon exams will likely conclude between 3:30–4:00 p.m., so families should plan for independent transportation home.

More detailed information has and will continue to be shared directly with students and families. Students, please be on the lookout for emails from Mrs. Terenchin, Mrs. Weddel, and Mr. Dulin as we get closer to the start of AP exams.

Questions may be directed to your student’s AP teacher or to Mrs. Terenchin, AP Coordinator at terencce@pwcs.edu.

2026 AP Exam Schedule:

Monday, May 4, 2026

· Morning- AP Biology

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

· Morning- AP Chemistry & AP Human Geography

· Afternoon- AP U.S. Government & Politics

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

· Morning- AP English Literature & Composition

· Afternoon- AP Physics 1

Thursday, May 7, 2026

· Morning- Physics 2 & AP World History: Modern

· Afternoon- AP African American Studies & AP Statistics

Friday, May 8, 2026

· Morning- AP U.S. History

· Afternoon- AP Macroeconomics

Monday, May 11, 2026

· Morning- AP Calculus AB & AP Calculus BC

· Afternoon- AP Seminar

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

· Morning- AP French Language & AP Precalculus

· Afternoon- AP Psychology

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

· Morning- AP English Language & Composition

· Afternoon- AP Physics C: Mechanics

Thursday, May 14, 2026

· Morning- AP Spanish Language & Culture

· Afternoon- AP Computer Science Principles & AP Physics C: Electricity and Mechanics

Friday, May 15, 2026

· Morning- AP Environmental Science

· Afternoon- AP Computer Science A

Therapy Dogs

Therapy dogs will be visiting GHS on April 20. The therapy dogs will be stationed outside of the Red Commons during lunch from 10:30-12:30. Should you have any concerns about your child interacting with the therapy dogs, please contact the School Social Worker, Sassan Jahanian, by email at jahanis@pwcs.edu or by phone at (571) 248-3372 so that a specific plan can be made to prevent therapy dog interaction with your child.

Decision Day: Request from Junior Class Parents and Families

Our annual Decision Day is right around the corner, set for May 1. You might be wondering, what exactly is Decision Day? It's a special occasion where we honor our seniors as they embark on their next adventures, whether that involves college, employment opportunities, military service, or an apprenticeship. The counseling department hosts a lively celebration in the Red Commons Courtyard, featuring music, delicious heavy refreshments, raffles, giveaways, games, photos, and plenty of fun!

This year, we’re reaching out to the parents of our current junior class for donations to support our seniors' Decision Day. Our goal is to create a chance for the upcoming class to give back. Next year, we will invite the parents of the Class of 2028 to contribute for your students' Decision Day. If you're interested in helping out, please sign up for a donation. Donation items can be dropped off at the Career Center starting April 28th. Decision Day 2026 Sign-Up

Seniors: Report Your Financial Aid Awards & Scholarships

Have you been awarded scholarships or grants from the colleges you applied to? Have you obtained a military academy assignment? Have you been awarded a scholarship from your job, church, club, association, community, or a non-profit? Seniors are asked to report all scholarship and grant offers regardless of acceptance. Complete the scholarship survey as many times as necessary for each scholarship awarded by clicking here. When completing the survey, be prepared with screenshots or evidence of the award that you were offered. If you want to be recognized for the awards that you are accepting at the Senior Scholarship Ceremony in May, you must complete the scholarship survey by April 30.

Radiance Awards

GVHS will be honoring our standout students at our 2026 Radiance Awards on April 28. The Radiance Awards recognizes our students that represent our values of Lead, Learn, Care, and Create from each department with a special award for an outstanding senior. Invites will be sent to students and families in mid-April. We are excited to honor our students!

Senior Class Graduation Practice

Seniors, graduation is quickly approaching. Please make sure that you are working diligently in your classes to ensure you remain on track with all graduation requirements. Additionally, there are two mandatory graduation practices. You must attend both practices on time in order to walk with your peers on graduation day. The practices are Tuesday, 05/26 and Thursday, 05/28 at 8 AM.

Cap and Gown Orders

Order your Cap and Gown Today! Students will be required to purchase a cap, gown, and tassel unit. Everything can be ordered online. Scroll all the way down the webpage to find the Individual Cap and Gown units. A cap and gown unit includes Cap, Gown, Stole, and Tassel for $57.50. Jostens Information for Cap and Gown ordering Link to order: Jostens.com

If you have any questions, please contact GVHS Jostens Representative, Dan Pasquarelli dan.pasquarelli@jostens.com or you may call 1-800-JOSTENS (567-8367) Monday through Friday from 9:00am-6:00pm.

Senior After Grad Party

Gainesville High School PTSO presents the 3rd Annual Senior After Grad Party

Friday, May 29th 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM

Casino games, inflatables, money booth, large floor games, mirror photo booth, live DJ, caricature artists, and much more! Plus, all of your favorite foods!

$50.00 a ticket

Tickets can be purchased at:

https:///www.gainesuillehighptso.com/senior-arter-grad-tickets

Awesome Raffle prizes such as laptops, Smart I's, Apple irod'S, JBL Headphones/Speakers, Beats headphones, and much more!

Important Dates:

· Saturday, April 25- Prom

· Tuesday, April 28- Radiance Awards

· Thursday, April 30-May 1st- SOL Testing Week 1

· Friday, May 1- Decision Day

· Monday, May 4-Friday, May 8- SOL Testing Week 2

· Monday, May 4-Friday, May 8- AP Testing Week 1

· Monday, May 11-Friday, May 15- AP Testing Week 2

· Tuesday, May 26- Graduation Practice

· Thursday, May 27- Graduation Practice

Monday, April 20

Tennis: Boys Varsity Match at 4:30pm versus Independence at Gainesville, Tennis: Girls Varsity Match at 4:45pm versus Independence at Independence HS, Lacrosse: Girls JV Game at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7:00PM versus Woodbridge Senior at Woodbridge Senior HS, Lacrosse: Boys JV Game at 5:30pm versus Kettle Run at Gainesville, Baseball: JV Game at 6:00pm versus Riverbend at Gainesville, Lacrosse: Boys Varsity Game at 7:00pm versus Woodbridge Senior at Gainesville.

Tuesday, April 21

Soccer: Boys JV Game at 5:30pm versus Battlefield at Gainesville, Soccer: Girls JV Game at 5:30pm versus Battlefield at Battlefield HS, Baseball: Varsity Game at 6:00pm versus Battlefield at Gainesville, Softball: JV Game at 6:00pm versus Battlefield at Battlefield HS, Softball: Varsity Game at 6:00pm versus Battlefield at Gainesville, Baseball: JV Game at 6:00pm versus Battlefield at Battlefield HS, Soccer: Boys Varsity Game at 7:00pm versus Battlefield at Gainesville, Soccer: Girls Varsity Game at 7:00pm versus Battlefield at Battlefield HS.

Wednesday, April 22

Lacrosse: Girls JV at 5:30PM versus Colgan at Colgan HS, Baseball: Varsity at 6:00pm versus C. D. Hylton at C. D. Hylton, Softball: Varsity at 6:00pm versus C. D. Hylton at C. D. Hylton, Lacrosse: Girls Varsity at 7:00PM versus Colgan at Colgan HS.

Thursday April 23

Tennis: Girls Varsity Match at 4:30pm versus Unity Reed High School at Gainesville, Tennis: Boys Varsity Match at 4:30pm versus Unity Reed at Unity Reed HS, Lacrosse: Girls JV Game at 5:30pm versus Osbourn Park at Gainesville, Lacrosse: Boys JV Game at 5:30pm versus Osbourn Park at Osbourn Park HS, Softball: JV Game at 6:00pm versus Osbourn Park at Osbourn Park HS, Lacrosse: Boys Varsity Game at 7:00pm versus Osbourn Park at Osbourn Park HS, Lacrosse: Girls Varsity Game at 7:00pm versus Osbourn Park at Gainesville.

Friday, April 24

Soccer: Boys JV Game at 5:30pm versus Osbourn High at Osbourn HS, Soccer: Girls JV Game at 5:30pm versus Osbourn at Gainesville, Lacrosse: Boys JV Game at 5:45pm versus Langley at Langley HS, Baseball: JV Game at 6:00pm versus Woodbridge Senior at Gainesville, Softball: JV Game at 6:00pm versus Stafford at Gainesville, Softball: Varsity Game at 6:00pm versus Osbourn at Osbourn HS, Baseball: Varsity Game at 6:00pm versus Osbourn at Osbourn HS, Soccer: Girls Varsity Game at 7:00pm versus Osbourn at Gainesville, Soccer: Boys Varsity Game at 7:00pm versus Osbourn at Osbourn HS.

Saturday, April 25

Outdoor Track: Varsity Invitational at 9:00am vs Patriot, Multiple at Patriot HS, Lacrosse: Girls Varsity Game at 10:00am versus Colonial Forge at Gainesville, Lacrosse: Boys Varsity Game at 12:00pm versus C.G Woodson at South County High School

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