Knight's Update
August 27th
Announcements
Arriving after 7:35
Any students arriving after 7:35 need to come in through the main office. The door leading in from the student parking lot will be closed at 7:35 and students will need to walk to the front of the building.
FOCUS
Students, we have officially started FOCUS this week. Please take a look at the link below for 5 important ways to make Focus a meaningful experience for you.
School Cash Online Payment
All debt as well as this year's class fees with the exception of tech, library and textbooks debts are available for parents and students to pay online. Please refer your students to our fabulous librarians to clear up their library fines.
More information will be forthcoming from the IT Dept regarding how tech debts/restitution will be handled.
School Cash Online is an option to simplify their lives and yours. Please see the PDF below for details on how to take advantage of School Cash Online.
School Picture Time!!
School Picture Day is coming Thursday September 7th & Friday September 8th 2023. Images will be available to view and purchase approximately two weeks following our school's picture day. Save time and Pre-order online here: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001028647#login
For questions about ordering school pictures please email underclass@vosphoto.com
Attention Seniors: Ordering from Jostens
Jostens will be here Tuesday & Wednesday, September 5 th and 6 th
during lunch to collect senior graduation orders. Representatives will
also be on hand, Tuesday evening from 4-6pm to assist with ordering
and any questions you may have. Your child IS required to order a cap
and gown unit for graduation and Jostens is offering a group rate
discounted price if you order no later than September 8th. If you wish
to purchase additional items such as announcements or senior apparel,
a $75 deposit is requested, and monthly payments can be made until
March 1 st , 2024.
As mentioned, to help with ordering, Jostens will be on site Tuesday &
Wednesday, September 5 th and 6th During all lunches. Jostens will also
be available from 4-6pm on Tuesday, September 5 th . You may place
your order online at www.jostens.com if you are not able to submit
your order during one of these dates/times. However, please ensure
you order no later than September 8 th to take advantage of the group
rate price!
Class jewelry may also be ordered in school on these days! Stop by and see the
Jostens Rep for sizing and check out the class jewelry selection! Any questions?
Please call 1-800-JOSTENS (567-8367) Monday through Friday from 9:00am-
6:00pm.
From the SHS Clinic
ALL 12TH GRADERS-
Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) Vaccine - Effective July 1, 2021, a minimum of 2 doses of MenACWYvaccine. The first dose should be administered prior to entering 7th grade. THE FINAL DOSE SHOULD BE ADMINISTERED BEFORE ENTERING THE 12TH GRADE and ON OR AFTER THEIR 16TH BIRTHDAY. Please provide documentation to the clinic, if you have not already, so that you can be marked compliant.
MEDICATIONS-
All medications (RX,OTC, or homeopathic) to be administered at school require a complete physician's order. Medication Request Forms are found online.
FORMS-
If your child has any of the following conditions please get the appropriate documentation to the clinic.
Food Allergy (Allergy & Anaphylaxis Form)
Other Allergy (Allergy & Anaphylaxis Form)
Seizures (Seizure Action Plan)
Diabetes ( Diabetes Medical Management Plan)
Asthma ( Asthma Action Plan)
All required clinic forms are available online at www.sposylvania.k12.va.us-Departments/HealthServices - Immunization Requirements and Medical Forms
Food & Nutrition-
Please make sure to send your student to school with a refillable water bottle and proper nutrition to help get them through their school day and prevent headaches and stomach aches.
Please call the SHS Clinic if you have any questions at 540-582-3882
Leah Martin, RN (Ext 5419)
Loren Duvall, LPN (Ext 5418)
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!
Regular season play begins now! Come out and support your Knights!!!
Sports for the week:
Monday-
Tuesday-
JV/Varsity Field Hockey vs Louisa County, 5/6:30 pm
Wednesday-
JV Football vs Brooke Point, 6 pm
Thursday-
Varsity Football AT Brooke Point, 7 pm
Friday-
JV/Varsity Field Hockey vs Chancellor, 5/6:30 pm
Saturday-
No Events Scheduled
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