Cardinal Connections

Congratulations to our VHSL STATE CHAMPION Boys Indoor Track & Field team! The boys scored 51 points and were led by individual State Champions Cody Scott in the pole vault, Trent Daniels in the 3200m, and the 4x800m relay team of Isaiah Foster, Gavin Daniels, Will Hamacher, and Trent Daniels, who ran a US #3 and VA #4 all-time mark of 7:43.18, with Josiah Rivers also competing in the triple jump. Congratulations, Cardinals!

Congratulations to our VEX Robotics Team 13150E for their recent tournament win. Good luck to our robotics teams who advance to states this coming weekend.

Regional Science Fair

Please join me in congratulating the following students that have advanced to the Prince William-Manassas Regional Science & Engineering Fair. Their hard work, curiosity, and dedication to scientific inquiry have truly paid off.

• Ryqah Shaikh

• Anushka Misra

• Harshini & Harshika Raman

• Adara Kryway

• Angad Saini

• Alyssa Whitfield

Thank you to the teachers and staff who have supported and encouraged them throughout this process. Your guidance makes opportunities like this possible.

Public viewing will be held at KLC this Saturday, March 7th from 8-9A with winners announced at 4P. Let’s wish our students the very best of luck on Saturday!

BAE Women in Technology Graduates

Congratulations to Rachana Giri, Emma Nguyen, and Alyanna Estenor for completing the BAE Women in Technology program. They participated in a four-month rotating module style course put on by BAE Systems in Manassas. They tackled things like mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials engineering, and more. Each group was required to design and work through a Mars landing habitat, where they had to use their own expertise to benefit the team as a whole. Their hard work was recognized at Stonewall Golf Club on 3/4.

New Student Open House April 23

Gainesville High School is hosting a new student open house on Thursday, April 23, 6:00-8:00 pm. New students and their families will have the opportunity to explore our academic and activity fair in the gym, tour the building, and attend informative breakout sessions. GHS Cardinal spirit wear will be available to purchase. Parents/guardians should attend with their student. If you know of any incoming Cardinal families, please share this news!

Cardinal Activity Booster Club (CABC)

The Cardinal Activity Booster Club (CABC) has a number of open board positions for the next school year. Open positions include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Spirit Wear Chair, and Sponsorship Chair. We are looking for parents of student athletes to take on these roles that directly impact student sports teams, activities, and clubs. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, the CABC is essential in bridging the gap between school budgets and the needs of our student-athletes and extracurricular clubs. Board members oversee operations including fundraising drives, corporate sponsorships, and managing home game concessions. These efforts directly fund new equipment, team travel, team requests, and senior banners. If you are looking for a practical way to support the high-quality experience of Gainesville students, we invite you to join the board and help lead these initiatives. Please email communications@gainesvillecabc.com for more information!

Gainesville High School PTSO

Have you been looking for a way to get involved at Gainesville High School? Consider getting involved with our PTSO! The PTSO at Gainesville High School plans and funds many of the activities that make Gainesville great including the After Grad party, senior graduation and athletic signs, the Cardinal 5k, Cardinal Call Out, and school staff appreciation weeks.

You can join our PTSO by using this registration link or get more information by emailing gainesvillehighptso@gmail.com.

Academic Advising Update

Parents should check their student’s course requests through Parent VUE under Course Requests. School counselors are just about done with rising seniors and halfway through rising juniors. If your student missed their appointment with their school counselor, they will be called down as soon as possible. The last day students can make changes to their request is May 8; changes are made via the Course Request Change form on the Counseling Canvas page.

Junior SAT School Day – April 15

We are quickly approaching April 15 – Junior SAT School Day. On that day all Juniors will take the SAT for free during the school day. Students are automatically registered and there is no cost to families. Senior students will work asynchronously, and those in grades 9 and 10 will participate in their classes as usual.

Students can prepare now using Khan Academy for excellent SAT approval. Families can help support a successful day by ensuring their students show up on time, have prepared with Khan Academy, and bring their fully charged PWCS iPad.

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.

Winter Sports Recap

Our winter sports season was filled with incredible energy, determination, and standout performances across every team. From thrilling victories to hard‑fought battles, our student‑athletes displayed impressive skill, sportsmanship, and school pride. As we look back on the season, we celebrate their hard work, growth, and the unforgettable moments that made this winter truly memorable.

Indoor Track – Our Boys Indoor Track team captured their first State Team Championship. Our 4x800 relay team, consisting of Gavin Daniels, Isaiah Foster, Will Hamacher, and Trent Daniels, won the state title. Cody Scott took home a State title in Boys Pole Vault. Trent Daniels won the 3200M and placed second in the 1600M. Josiah Rivers was also a state participant in the triple jump.

Basketball – Both Boys and Girls basketball teams qualified for the 6A State tournament, before losing to Manchester. This marks the fourth straight trip to states for our girl's program and the first trip for our boys.

Wrestling – Our wrestling team had 3 individual athletes, Cash Crosby, Owen Sankey, and Connor Burrell, advanced to State Tournament and 3 additional wrestlers that served as alternates, first time in school history.

Swim – Our Boys team placed 3rd in Region overall and our Girls placed 4th place out of 19 teams. We had a total of 9 athletes advance to States. Haley Edenberg finished 5th in the 100 Fly and 12th in the 50 Free.

Gymnastics – Our Team finished 3rd in Districts and advanced to Regionals as a team, second time in school history.

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