Knight's Update
September 3rd
Announcements
Knights of the Realm (Principal's Advisory Group)
Students, if you are interested in serving SHS by joining the Principal's advisory group, Knights of the Realm, please fill out the Google Form below. I am looking for 2 students per grade level to serve on The Knights of the Realm. The group will meet monthly during Focus to discuss issues and how they impact SHS. They will be the collective voice of the students and allow us to get feedback on school-based topics and decisions at Spotsy High.
Student Drivers
Once you arrive on campus we ask you to please enter the building upon arrival. Do not hang out in the parking lot.
If you have not purchased a parking pass yet, starting next week fines will be assessed to your account. Remember, you need to be debt free to attend Homecoming.
Attention 10th Grade Students:
The driver education dept has its first 90 minute mandatory parent/teen meeting coming up on Sept 18th. It is going to be held in the SHS auditorium from 6-7:30PM with registration starting at 5:30 PM in the commons.
FOCUS
Students, we have officially started FOCUS this week. Please take a look at the link below for 5 important ways to make Focus a meaningful experience for you.
School Cash Online Payment
All debt as well as this year's class fees with the exception of tech, library and textbooks debts are available for parents and students to pay online. Please refer your students to our fabulous librarians to clear up their library fines.
More information will be forthcoming from the IT Dept regarding how tech debts/restitution will be handled.
School Cash Online is an option to simplify their lives and yours. Please see the PDF below for details on how to take advantage of School Cash Online.
School Picture Time!!
School Picture Day is coming Thursday September 7th & Friday September 8th 2023. Images will be available to view and purchase approximately two weeks following our school's picture day. Save time and Pre-order online here: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001028647#login
For questions about ordering school pictures please email underclass@vosphoto.com
Attention Seniors: Ordering from Jostens
Jostens will be here Tuesday & Wednesday, September 5 th and 6 th
during lunch to collect senior graduation orders. Representatives will
also be on hand, Tuesday evening from 4-6pm to assist with ordering
and any questions you may have. Your child IS required to order a cap
and gown unit for graduation and Jostens is offering a group rate
discounted price if you order no later than September 8th. If you wish
to purchase additional items such as announcements or senior apparel,
a $75 deposit is requested, and monthly payments can be made until
March 1 st , 2024.
As mentioned, to help with ordering, Jostens will be on site Tuesday &
Wednesday, September 5 th and 6th During all lunches. Jostens will also
be available from 4-6pm on Tuesday, September 5 th . You may place
your order online at www.jostens.com if you are not able to submit
your order during one of these dates/times. However, please ensure
you order no later than September 8 th to take advantage of the group
rate price!
Class jewelry may also be ordered in school on these days! Stop by and see the
Jostens Rep for sizing and check out the class jewelry selection! Any questions?
Please call 1-800-JOSTENS (567-8367) Monday through Friday from 9:00am-
6:00pm.
Yearbooks on Sale NOW!!!
Yearbooks are currently on sale for $55. This is the lowest price of the season. We have sold out of the yearbook the last two years so you must pre-order to guarantee your student gets one!
Order here: https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/job/4009
Attention Student wanting to take the PSAT:
Please see the attached letter below for information about the PSAT that will be held on October 18th. You may register your students using this link.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdosNk1Lne1pE75d2mTNLq3VTsOyEGsqrZCoVw9MqTZ2GvZaA/viewform
From the SHS Clinic
Many of our students are having a hard time with colds and seasonal allergies.
Please send your student to school with kleenex, a refillable water bottle and maybe some hard candy to help soothe their throats while in class.
Thank you so much! Any questions just call the clinic.
Leah Martin, RN
Loren Duvall, LPN
SHS Athletics
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!
It's Game Time!!
Reminder to all fans attending Athletic Events at SHS. It is Battlefield District policy that no bags are to be brought into any event. Exceptions for small, clutch purses (5" x 7"), medical equipment bags, and diaper bags for families with small children. No outside food or drink is permitted inside the gates, as well. Spotsylvania County Schools also prohibit pets on campus, which includes at our indoor or outdoor athletic events. We also ask that for the safety of all patrons, balls of any kind or other outside sporting equipment be left at home and not thrown, kicked, or batted around within the confines at Athletic events. Thank you for your support!
Regular season play begins now! Come out and support your Knights!!!
Sports for the Week
Monday-
Tuesday-
5:00pm Field Hockey: JV Match vs. Culpeper County @ Culpeper County High School
5:00pm Volleyball: Girls JV Match vs. Louisa County @ Louisa County High School
6:15pm Field Hockey: Varsity Match vs. Culpeper County @ Culpeper County High School
6:30pm Volleyball: Girls Varsity Match vs. Louisa County @ Louisa County High School
Wednesday-
4:00pm Golf: Varsity Match vs. Caroline @ Mattaponi Golf Club (Ruther Glen)
5:00pm Cross Country: Girls Varsity Meet vs. Multiple Schools @ Spotsylvania High School
5:00pm Cross Country: Boys Varsity Meet vs. Multiple Schools @ Spotsylvania High School
6:00pm Football: JV Game vs. Caroline @ Spotsylvania High School
Thursday-
5:00pm Field Hockey: JV Match vs. Caroline @ Caroline High School
5:00pm Volleyball: Girls JV Match vs. Caroline @ Caroline High School
6:15pm Field Hockey: Varsity Match vs. Caroline @ Caroline High School
6:30pm Volleyball: Girls Varsity Match vs. Caroline @ Caroline High School
Friday-
7:00pm Football: Varsity Game vs. Caroline @ Caroline High School
Saturday-
TBD Volleyball: Girls Varsity Tournament vs. TBA @ Albemarle High School
8:30am Cross Country: Girls Varsity Invitational vs. Multiple Schools @ Pole Green Park
8:30am Cross Country: Boys Varsity Invitational vs. Multiple Schools @ Pole Green Park
Breakfast and Lunch Menu for SHS
Administrator and School Counselor Contact Information
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