Knight's Update
October 15th
Announcements
Homecoming Info
New Dance Date - Saturday, October 28th (7:00 pm-10:00 pm)
*** We are aware that the new date is not ideal for some students. The new date was the only option our contracted DJ had available in the upcoming months.
1. Tickets?
A. What do I do if I already bought a ticket and I still want to go to the dance? NOTHING, all
tickets purchased will be honored on the new date. This applies to all SHS student and guest tickets. If you already purchased a ticket, you do not need to do anything more to attend the dance.
B. Can I still buy a ticket if I don’t already have one? YES, new tickets will be sold in front
of the library before school and during all lunch shifts on Tuesday, October 24th and Wednesday, October 25th.
** Please note - all students purchasing a ticket must be in good standing and debt free at the time of purchase.
C. I can no longer attend. How do I get a refund? To request a refund, you need to fill out
the attached form and return it to Mrs. Valasko in room 230 by 2:45 pm on Friday,
October 6th. Copies of the form can be picked up in the library. Refund Form
2. Guests?
A. Can I bring a guest if I haven’t already filled out a guest form? YES, guest forms will be
available in the front office. All new guest forms must be turned in to the front office by 2:45 pm on Friday, October 20th.
B. My guest can no longer attend. Can I sign up a different guest? YES, you will need to
complete a guest form for the new person and submit it to the office for approval.
Once it is approved, please bring the form to the ticket table on 10/24 or 10/25. You
may not bring a different guest until you have changed the name at the ticket table!
C. My guest can no longer attend. Can I get a refund for the ticket? YES, please refer to the
refund directions above.
If you have any additional questions, please contact Beth Valasko at evalasko@spotsylvania.k12.va.us
Announcements for AP Test Order
Are you planning to take an AP exam this spring? Sign up now!
Please make sure that you have completed the following steps by Friday, October 27th to register:
- Register for your course on the My AP website and select yes that you intend to take the exam (see your teacher for the join code)
- Submit payment on School Cash
- Turn in the AP exam order form to Ms. Yahl in the counseling center. (Forms are available in the Counseling Center or using this link). Your order form must be signed by your AP teacher.
If you are in need of a fee reduction, please contact Ms. Yahl at ayahl@spotsylvania.k12.va.us to verify your eligibility.
Spotsylvania High School SCHOOL PICTURES ARE ONLINE NOW!
Spotsylvania High School SCHOOL PICTURES ARE ONLINE NOW!
The team at Victor O’Neill Studios would like to thank your school for a great picture day!
We are reaching out to inform you that student images are now online. If you do not see it in your inbox, check the spam/junk folder.
Any student who has not had a chance to order, it’s not too late!
Please visit: vosphoto.com/uc
use your student ID when prompted for the online code.
For questions regarding school pictures please email: underclass@vosphoto.com
Thank you!
Victor O'Neill Studios
Powder Puff Football!!
Calling all Junior, and Senior girls. It's time for the ladies to take to the gridiron. Powderpuff will take place on Friday Nov 10th on the football field. To sign up visit the SHS Knights Community in Canvas and complete the interest survey. All football players are encouraged to sign up to support your class as coaches and cheerleaders. Please see Mrs Rice in Rm 212 for any questions. All interested participants will be pulled to my focus on Oct 21st to go over rules and practice schedules.
Attendance
Is your student going to be absent?
Please contact Ms. Cheeseman at SpotsylvaniaHSAttendance@spotsylvania.k12.va.us when your child is absent to have the absence excused.
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!
Sports for the Week
Monday, October 16, 2023
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
3:00pm Cross Country: Girls Varsity District Championship vs. Multiple Schools @ King George High School
3:00pm Cross Country: Boys Varsity District Championship vs. Multiple Schools @ King George High School
5:00pm Field Hockey: JV Match vs. Courtland @ Courtland High School
5:00pm Volleyball: Girls JV Match vs. Courtland @ Courtland High School
6:15pm Field Hockey: Varsity Match vs. Courtland @ Courtland High School
6:30pm Volleyball: Girls Varsity Match vs. Courtland @ Courtland High School
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
6:00pm Football: JV Game vs. James Monroe @ Spotsylvania High School
Thursday, October 19, 2023
5:00pm Volleyball: Girls JV Match vs. Chancellor @ Spotsylvania High School
6:30pm Volleyball: Girls Varsity Match vs. Chancellor @ Spotsylvania High School
Friday, October 20, 2023
7:00pm Football: Varsity Game vs. James Monroe @ Maury Stadium, Fredericksburg
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
Attendance