Survey for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 School Year Calendars
Spotsylvania County Public Schools (SCPS) is developing the 2025-26 and 2026-27 School Year Calendars. We are using a clearly defined process, which we believe will result in a calendar that is inclusive and equitable.
The development of the School Year Calendar will be guided by:
State and federal law, which require us to provide 180 days or 990 hours of instruction.
Our focus on high-quality instruction.
Potential impacts to school operations, including high student and staff absenteeism.
Community input via an Instructional Calendar Committee as well as a survey.
Your survey responses will be anonymous. Responses will help SCPS understand how the current School Year Calendar is working for you, help us understand how to make the calendar better for next year, and what you are willing to adjust to make those improvements.
In addition to survey results, and the factors outlined above, SCPS will consider other operational information when developing the calendar. The Spotsylvania County School Board will have final approval of the 2025-26 and 2026-27 School Year Calendars.
Thank you for your feedback.
Click the following link to begin the survey: https://forms.gle/woVxJ58JWMVmYWnQ9.
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.
Parking is a Privilege
This is a reminder that driving to school is a privilege. Two key expectations to maintain your privilege are that you are on time for school and that if you leave school it is after the proper procedures to sign out are followed. The following expectations were on the Parking Permit Agreement.
Rule #11 - Skipping school and/or giving another student a ride from campus when that student does not have permission to leave school will result in the suspension and/or revocation of parking privileges. It is the driver’s responsibility to determine if the student is authorized to leave school.
*** The following steps represent the disciplinary sequence for unexcused tardies that will apply to every student who has the privilege of parking on school grounds.
1st unexcused tardy - Loss of driving privileges for a minimum of two (2) days.
2nd unexcused tardy - Loss of driving privileges for a minimum of four (4) days.
3rd unexcused tardy - Loss of driving privileges for a minimum of two (2) weeks.
4th unexcused tardy - Loss of driving privileges for a minimum of one (1) month.
5th unexcused tardy - Loss of driving privileges for the remainder of the semester.
6th unexcused tardy - Loss of driving privileges for the remainder of the school year
SHS has an Attendance Liaison!!!
PARENTS:
My name is Honor Hutson, and I am thrilled to introduce myself as the new Attendance Liaison for Spotsylvania High School this year. In my role, I will be joining the school’s attendance team to help support our attendance practices. Please note that I am not replacing any current staff members, so you should continue to reach out to the school and its existing staff for any questions or concerns you may have. I am excited to work with you and to contribute to making Spotsylvania High a fantastic place for our students. Together, I believe we can achieve great things and ensure a successful school year for everyone.
Mi nombre es Honor Hutson , y estoy emocionada de presentarme como la nueva Enlace de Asistencia para la Escuela Livingston Elementary este año. En mi rol, me uniré al equipo de asistencia de la escuela para ayudar a apoyar nuestras prácticas de asistencia. Por favor, tengan en cuenta que no estoy reemplazando a ningún miembro del personal actual, por lo que deben seguir comunicándose con la escuela y con el personal existente para cualquier pregunta o inquietud que puedan tener. Estoy entusiasmada de trabajar con ustedes y contribuir a hacer de la Escuela Livingston Elementary un lugar fantástico para nuestros estudiantes. Juntos, creo que podemos lograr grandes cosas y asegurar un año escolar exitoso para todos.
Are you in Good Standing?
Homecoming is October 12th and tickets will go on sale soon. Are you in good standing?
To be considered a Student in Good Standing, you cannot have:
- No more than 4 absences (excused or unexcused) OR 10 tardies for the 9-weeks OR
- 1st Qtr = No more than 4 total absences (excused or unexcused) for the school year
- 2nd Otr= No more than 8 total absences (excused or unexcused) for the school year
- 3rd Qtr = No more than 12 total absences (excused or unexcused) for the school year
- 4th Qtr = No more than 16 total absences (excused or unexcused) for the school year
If you are not in Good Standing, talk to your Assistant Principal and schedule your Attendance Recovery time now!!!
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
Is your student going to be absent?
Please contact Mrs. Duvall at SpotsylvaniaHSAttendance@spotsylvania.k12.va.us when your child is absent to have the absence excused.
Upcoming College Information Sessions
Students can sign up in counseling and will be called in for the visit.
Sept 23 Marymount 10:15am
Oct 8 University Virginia 10:15 am
Oct 9 Virginia Commonwealth University 9:00am
Oct 9 College Night at SHS 6-8
Oct 11 George Mason University 10:15 am
Oct 15 College Fair at Spotsylvania Mall 6-8 over 80 colleges will be representing
Oct 18 Longwood 10:15 am
Oct 21 Randolph Macon 10:15 am
Oct 24 University of Mary Washington 10:15 am
Oct 28 Virginia Tech 12:00 pm
Nov 8 Bridgewater College 10:15 am
Need a your School Counselor?
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
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
Attendance
24-25 Clubs & Activities
Here is a recap of information presented at the Club and Activities fair last week. There are a few on here that were not set up so be sure to take a look! Please reach out to the sponsor/s if you have any questions.
Pathway to Success
The main talking points that were outlined in the Pathway to Success which is linked below. Parents, if you have any questions after speaking with your child and/or looking at the outline of the presentation, please feel free to call and speak to your child's Assistant 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
Sports Parent Meeting
The Fall Sports Parent Meeting was held on Monday, August 12 at 6:00 pm. If you are a parent of a student-athlete, please take a moment and view SHS' presentation in addition to the SCPS Athletic Handbook.. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Coach Acors.
