Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Tuesday, October 15th from 4-6pm to accommodate the SCPS College Fair at the Spotsylvania Towne Centre from 6-8pm. These conferences will be held virtually. If you would like to meet with your child's teacher, please reach out to them via email.
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.
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.
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
Student in Good Standing Appeal
If you are currently not in good standing and would like to appeal your status, please fill out this Google Form. The appeal will look at the following information:
YOU MUST HAVE RECOVERED YOUR ABSENCES AND/OR TARDIES DAYS NEEDED AFTER SCHOOL
- Reason(s) for the absence(s). You may not appeal absences resulting from a suspension.
- Number of tardies
- Absence history from prior years
- Grades
- Behavior
This Form must be completed using your SCPS student account. The appeal decision will be emailed to the account that submitted the appeal.
Upcoming College Information Sessions
Students can sign up in counseling and will be called in for the visit.
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
AP Ordering Info
Are you planning to take an AP exam this spring? Sign up now!
Please make sure that you have completed the following steps by Monday, October 28th to register:
1. 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)
2. Submit payment on School Cash (cost is $99 per exam plus an additional processing fee)
3. 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@spotslvania.k12.va.us to verify your eligibility.
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.
