Cardinal Connections

Later this week, we will be saying goodbye to our seniors. They’ve spent the last four year developing into amazing students they have developed the skills necessary to be successful citizens. After graduation, they will be going in a variety of directions. Wherever they go, we wish them the best of luck.

Please be advised that on Friday, May 29, students will be dismissed at 11:00 a.m. to allow for preparations for graduation at EagleBank Arena. If your student is a car rider, please ensure they are picked up promptly at dismissal time.

Congratulations to our Summer Residential Governor's School Attendees!

We are proud to announce this year’s Summer Residential Governor’s School attendees to various programs throughout the state of Virginia. Students will spend 3 weeks this summer immersed in areas of interest with other Virginia students and supported by college professors. This program is highly selective and available to 10th and 11th graders each year.

Gainesville Students Head to Governor’s School at Innovation Park 2026-27

Congratulations to our student participating in the years-long Governor’s School at Innovation Park program beginning fall 2026. Students will enter a specific course of study beginning next year and continue through 2027, earning both high school and college credits through George Mason University. We wish them the best of luck in this challenging and rewarding program!

Underclassmen Exam Schedule June 9-12

Please note the Underclassmen Final Exams schedule for June 9-12, 2026. Students must attend all non-exam classes on Tuesday and any required exams. Teachers will inform students about exam exemptions individually.

Exam Schedule:

June 9 (Tuesday): Period 1 Exam, Period 3, Period 5 and and Period 7 Exam

June 10 (Wednesday): Period 2 and Period 4 Exams (Students Dismissed at 11:30 AM)

June 11 (Thursday): Period 3 and Period 5 Exams (Students Dismissed at 11:30 AM)

June 12 (Friday): Period 6 Exam (Students Dismissed at 10 AM)

Final Exams

With final exams coming up very soon, your student may be exempt from their finals. Please visit the Gainesville High School website for information about final exams, exemption information, and attendance expectations. The calendar for final exam and the NEST/Advisory rotations for the remainder of the year can be found on our website.

Medication Pick Up

Parents/guardians of students that have medication at GVHS will need to pick up their students’ medication by June 12 at 10:30AM. Medications will be disposed of after this deadline.

Lost and Found

The Gainesville High School lost and found has an impressive collection of sweatshirts, book bags and water bottles. If your student has lost any items, they can come by the main office to search the lost and found. Items not picked up by Friday, June 12 will be donated to a local organization.

Student Parking Passes for 26-27 School Year

Student Parking Passes for the 2026-2027 school year will go on sale for rising Seniors starting on June 2, 2026. Details are as follows :

• Parking permit sales will begin at 2:30 pm in the Red Commons cafeteria after school on June 2 and 3. Students may begin forming a line after classes end at 2:10 pm.
• Permits will also be sold during all lunch periods during the school day on June 4 and 5.
• Additional purchase dates will be announced soon. Purchase dates for rising Juniors and all other student drivers will begin in July.
• All student drivers will be assigned a specific parking space for the school year. Students will be able to select their parking space from a map of available spaces when they turn in their application and payment. Parking spaces will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Students purchasing parking permits need to bring the following items with them :

• A completed parking permit application. Copies of the application form are available in the main office or can be downloaded at this link. Applications need to be completely filled out, to include parent signatures and vehicle license plate information.
• Payment for $100 in cash or check made payable to Gainesville High School. There will also be an online payment option on the school's Go Fan page starting on May 25, 2026. Students that pay online in advance should bring a screenshot or confirmation code when they submit their application.
• Students must bring their driver's license with them. The yellow temporary driver's license with their learner's permit is acceptable. By state law, students must be licensed drivers (not learner's permit holders) to purchase a high school parking permit.

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Rising seniors will have the opportunity to paint their parking spaces for the school year for a separate fee. More information will be announced over the summer about parking space painting. Rising Seniors must purchase their 2026-27 parking permit and be assigned a parking space first before they will be able to apply to paint their parking space.

Please contact Safety and Security Officer Michael Wall at wallml@pwcs.edu if you have any questions about student parking at Gainesville High School.

Immunizations for class of 2027

Rising seniors have required immunizations to start the 2026-2027 school year. If your family has received an email or text message about required immunizations, the deadline for families to submit documentation is August 21. Students who do not have the required immunizations will not be allowed to start school on August 24. If you have questions, please contact the GHS School Nurse at 571-248-3200.

Summer School SOL Help

If your student did not pass an SOL this school year, PWCS offers a 2-week remediation and testing opportunity for students. This is a great way for students to earn a graduation requirement. The program is free, located at Colgan, and there will be transportation available if needed. Full information can be found on the PWCS Summer School program. Registration closes on June 5.

Senior Class Graduation Practice

Seniors, graduation is quickly approaching. Please make sure that you are working diligently in your classes to ensure you remain on track with all graduation requirements. Additionally, there are two mandatory graduation practices. You must attend both practices on time in order to walk with your peers on graduation day. The practices are Tuesday, 05/26 and Thursday, 05/28 at 8 AM.

Senior Obligations

As graduation approaches, seniors are expected to clear all outstanding obligations before participating in the ceremony on May 29th. Obligations include any items owed to the school, such as devices (iPads and chargers), textbooks, library books, or cafeteria balances. During graduation practice, seniors should visit the obligations table to confirm that all obligations have been resolved. Families will receive phone calls and emails prior to graduation if any outstanding obligations remain.

Senior Email Address

Seniors should be aware that their PWCS email address and access to Microsoft Office will be turned off after graduation. It is strongly recommended that students remove documents from their OneDrive that they want to keep and share in a new location ASAP. They should also update any accounts (e.g. College Board, college accounts, employment applications, etc.) with a new email address as soon as possible.

Senior After Grad Party - Friday, May 29th 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM

Gainesville High School PTSO presents the 3rd Annual Senior After Grad Party

Casino games, inflatables, money booth, large floor games, mirror photo booth, live DJ, caricature artists, and much more! Plus, all your favorite foods!

Tickets are $50.00. They can be purchased on the PTSO website.

Awesome Raffle prizes such as laptops, Smart I's, Apple iPods, JBL Headphones/Speakers, Beats headphones, and much more!

Important Dates:

· Wednesday, May 27- No School
· Thursday, May 27- Graduation Practice at 8 am

· Friday, May 29- Students dismissed at 11 am

Address: 13150 University Boulevard, Gainesville VA 20155
Phone: (571) 248-3200

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