The Knightly News

Hello Knight Families,

It is my distinct honor to introduce to you our 2024 Distinguished Educators Mr. Norman Hassell Sr., Ms. Amy Knight, Mr. Brian Neas, Ms. Keirsten Rodriguez, and Ms. Thalia Serino.

Additionally, Kellam High School’s 2024 Teacher of the Year is Ms. Laura Peters!

We are truly fortunate to have such a strong group of educators at Kellam High School!

This year our focus continues to be on high quality instruction, maintaining an inclusive culture, and preparing our students to be future ready. If you want to learn more about our goals and the strategies we are implementing to achieve these goals click here to see our Plan for Continuous Improvement (PCI) infographic. We’d love to hear your input as a part of the School Planning Council. If you are interested, please reach out to Lisa.Long2@vbschools.com.

Our teachers have been working hard to provide quality tier 1 instruction, reinforce SEL skills, and help students curate work that demonstrates their mastery of skills found in the graduate profile. I would encourage you to ask your student about the work they have curated thus far.

As you may have noticed, we have several staff days and holidays in the month of November. Be sure to review the calendar carefully to ensure your student knows when and when not to report to school. Also, families with seniors should mark your calendar for graduation. We will hold commencement ceremonies at the Virginia Beach Convention Center on June 17, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.

In closing, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all of our veterans and their families who have sacrificed to ensure our freedom. Additionally, I would like to thank the Kellam community for your generosity in supporting the many efforts to supply those less fortunate families with food and supplies during this season of giving.

Sincerely,

Sincerely,

Ryan Schubart
Principal

Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: @KellamHigh and Facebook: KellamHS. Our website is updated regularly for more information: https://kellamhs.vbschools.com/

CALLING ALL KELLAM KNIGHT SENIORS!

Class of 2023

Copies of the 2022-2023 Kellam PTSA Scholarship Application can be found in your guidance department or on Scholarship Central.

Deadline for all applications is April 21, 2023. No late applications will be accepted.

For any questions please email Pamula.poteet@gmail.com

Commemorate your time at the Castle with this beautiful 4.78” x 2” acrylic ornament of the school. The cost for each ornament is $12.00.

Pre-order your Kellam High School ornament October 1 through November 23. Ornaments will be distributed early December.

Select here to pre-order your ornament.

Amazon Smile will donate to Kellam PTSA with each and every purchase you make!

1. Go to smile.amazon.com

2. Login using your existing Amazon account or register for a new account.

3. Select “Floyd E Kellam High School PTSA” as your charity

4. Create a bookmark or add this to your favorites to create a shortcut.

5. Buy your Amazon purchases through smile.amazon.com not through the regular Amazon site.

COLLEGE APPLICATION SEASON IS UPON US!

Please remind your students to keep in touch with their school counselor for assistance with Common Application, transcripts, or any other needs.

Important information for our MILITARY BOUND STUDENTS: Kellam High School will be hosting an in-house opportunity to take the ASVAB, the military placement exam. The ASVAB will be given at Kellam on December 7 at 7:30 a.m. in the Schola. The test is roughly 3 hours long, and students will need to sign up the school counseling department with Mrs. Ellis. A permission form will need to be signed by a parent in order for a student to take the test.

Don’t forget to visit www.kellamcounselor.com and the School Counseling Tab of the Senior Scoop page for valuable information for seniors and all students!

https://sites.google.com/vbschools.com/kellamseniorscoop/school-counseling

An Important Announcement from our Military Connected Division Counselor

AP Exam Registration

The deadline to register for this year’s AP exams is November 7. Please review the 2022-2023 AP Letter for important information regarding AP testing and registration.

For further details on the registration process, please view this AP Registration video.

The 2023 AP Exam Schedule can be viewed HERE. More information will be forthcoming as we get closer to testing in May.

Please reach out to your student’s AP teacher or Kellam’s AP coordinator, Juliana Caruso, with any questions.

Federal cards were distributed in all 2A homeroom classes on Monday, October 24. Parents were asked to complete all required information and return the card to school as soon as possible. Please ask your student for their Federal Card if you have not already completed one. All Federal cards need to be returned to school by Nov 21. Thank you for your help in completing the 2022 Federal Card survey.

Student Activities Update

The Student Activities department is working to create opportunities for our students to connect and be a part of all that Kellam has to offer. Please visit our Student Activities Resource Guide to explore opportunities in activities and athletics. You can also visit Kellam Student Activities Info Site for additional information on our organizations. Be sure to watch for updates in this newsletter and follow us on social media. You can also visit the Kellam Touch Pro to see the accomplishments of our present and past students.

Twitter: @KellamHigh

Instagram: kellamhigh

Facebook: Floyd E. Kellam High School

• Senior Portraits

If you still need to have senior portraits done, you will need to arrange them with Prestige Portrait Studio in Virginia Beach. Please schedule by calling 757-900-9930. Appointments are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. The studio address is 4000 VA Beach Blvd., Suite 172, Virginia Beach, VA 23452.

All senior formal drape pictures must be submitted by November 23 to be included in the yearbook. If you have used an outside company other than Lifetouch Prestige, you will need to email the picture as an attachment with your student’s name to bridget.bachman@vbschools.com.

• Underclassmen Make Up Pictures:

Thursday, Nov. 3 will be the LAST chance to have your picture taken for the yearbook. A photographer will be here from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for underclassmen yearbook photos. You will not be able to buy these pictures; this is just to ensure that everyone is represented in the 2022-2023 yearbook.

• Senior Yearbook Recognition Ads

Use this link, Josten's Senior Ad Recognition, to purchase an ad for your senior in the yearbook. You will need to scroll down the Kellam Yearbook page to see the place to purchase the ad.

• Senior Scoop

Use this link, Kellam Senior Scoop, to find important information for seniors. It will be updated regularly and is located in the resources on the HKL Grade 12 Schoology Group page.

• Senior Cap and Gowns

Seniors should go to jostens.com to order their cap and gown. Invitations and other senior items are also available at jostens.com.

Use this link for additional information: Cap and Gown Info Sheet.

You can watch this video for additional information: How to Order Cap and Gown Video from Jostens.

• Kellam Letter Jacket

  You can order your Kellam Letter Jacket using the Jostens Letter Jacket Link.

  You can watch this video for additional information: How to Order a Letter Jacket Video from Jostens.

• Junior Class Rings

Important information for our Kellam Juniors!Kellam has a time-honored tradition of receiving class rings during junior year at Ring Dance and we will be continuing this tradition for the class of 2024. You can visit www.jostens.com and start designing and even order your ring today! If you have any questions, email Eric Harvell at eric.harvell@jostens.com. Use this link for the Class Ring Information Sheet. You can watch this video for additional information: Ordering a Class Ring Video from Jostens.

• Winter Activity Bus Schedule

Beginning October 5, there will only be 1 activity bus run and it will leave at 4:45 p.m. Click the link to access the schedule: Activity Bus Schedule and Routes

• Tickets for Sporting Events

All tickets to attend Varsity and JV Football games are available for purchase through GoFAN. Tickets can be purchased at GOFAN.co. You can attend Field Hockey, Volleyball, Golf, and Cross Country without purchasing a ticket during the regular season. Tickets for ALL FALL, WINTER, and SPRINGS SPORTS will be required for region and state events and available for purchase on GoFan. There will not be cash accepted at the gate; however, purchasing a ticket using a credit/debit card will be available at Beach District Events.

Beach District Passes can also be purchased at GOFAN.co. Beach District passes are accepted for all regular season games at any VBCPS High School.

Pass Prices:

$60 for 3 or less

$50 for 4 or more

For easier purchasing and viewing tickets for validation, download the GoFan App in the iTunes or Google Play Store.

Tickets for region games will be available on Gofan.co. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for students. ALL REGION EVENTS WILL REQUIRE A TICKET FOR ADMITTANCE.

All state tournament information is available on the VHSL Website.

• Winter Sports Tryouts

All athletes planning to tryout for a winter team must have a complete physical

dated after May 1, 2022 to be able to participate.

• Athletic and Academic Team Eligibility Requirements

All participants in a VHSL activity or sport must have passed the equivalent of 5 classes the previous semester and be enrolled in the equivalent of 5 classes for the current semester/term. Please review this presentation for explanation of eligibility requirements with the hybrid A/B and 4x4 schedule.

Kellam High School Eligibility

• Athletic Schedules

All sport schedule are available on the Beach District Website:

Kellam Athletic Schedules

All competitions that occur in the gym or the football stadium will be live streamed on the NFHS network. Use this link to access the Kellam site: Kellam NFHS Network Page

The SCA will be raising money for the United Way in November!

Kellam’s Got Talent!

The SCA & Senior Class will hold a Talent Show on December 2, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the Auditorium. Tickets will be $5.

Tryout dates are:

• November 15, during the 4th block and after school in the Schola

• November 17, during the 4th block and after school in the Schola

Save the Date: Shorebreak Cashola on December 12!

Stay connected to our calendar and mark yours!

Click HERE for all Beach District and VHSL sporting events involving YOUR Kellam Knights.

Mark your calendars:

November 2 – Advisory Day

November 4 – Staff Day Students No School

November 7 – Staff Day Students No School

November 7 – Deadline for AP test Registration

November 8 – Election Day No School

November 9 – 2nd Semester (4x4)/ 2nd Quarter A/B Begins

November 11 – Veteran's Day No School

November 16- Military Benefit Education Benefit Day at Landstown HS, 6-7 pm

November 21 – All Federal Cards Returned

November 23 –Adjusted Dismissal

November 24-25 –Thanksgiving Break No School

December 1- Next Edition of the Knightly News

Stay in the know: Previous newsletters can be accessed here:

• August 2022
• September 2022
• October 2022

The Knightly News is a collaborative effort involving several members of the Kellam staff and community. For direct questions, please contact Ryan Schubart, at ryan.schubart@vbschools.com or 648-5100.

Email: ryan.schubart@vbschools.com
Website: http://www.kellamhs.vbschools.com
Location: 2665 West Neck Road, Virginia Beach, VA, United States
Phone: (757) 648-5100
Facebook: facebook.com/KellamHS
Twitter: @KellamHigh