Knight's Update
April 7th
Announcements
Attention Students
The 4th 9 weeks has started. Please make sure you are keeping your phone and earbuds away so you can put all your effort into your classes. Let's finish strong!!!
IMPORTANT SOLAR ECLIPSE SAFETY INFORMATION
A partial solar eclipse will take place on Monday, April 8, 2024. In Spotsylvania County, the eclipse will begin at 2:02 p.m. and end at 4:31 p.m., peaking at 3:19 p.m. During the eclipse, there will be 86% coverage during, which means it will get darker outside, but there will not be total darkness.
All SCPS’ dismissals take place during the eclipse period. After school activities will take place indoors during this time period. We encourage parents/guardians to speak with their children about following these solar eclipse safety tips:
Never look directly at the sun, especially during a solar eclipse. It is dangerous to look directly at the sun and can cause permanent damage to the eyes. Looking at the sun through tinted windows, sunglasses, telescopes, or binoculars may still cause damage.
Anyone using special viewing glasses or filters should only use those that conform to all International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards.
If you purchased special viewing glasses, ensure they are from reputable manufacturers. There have been reports of counterfeit products labeled as if they conform to international safety standards.
The American Astronomical Society, whose products are known to conform to ISO standards, provides a list of companies that are reputable and conform to safety standards can be viewed at https://eclipse.aas.org/eye-safety/viewers-filters.
Learn more about solar eclipses and safety practices at the NASA website: https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/.
Prom is Coming
Are you interested in going to SHS' prom this year on May 4th? Remember that to be eligible for prom, or to go to another school's prom, you must be a Student in Good Standing. That means you cannot have more than 4 absences or 10 tardies for the nine weeks when you attempt to purchase your ticket.
Attention Student Drivers
Please be careful in your travels to and from school. Across the Division, we are seeing an uptick in accidents involving student drivers. Leave plenty of time to get to where you need to go. Drive safe!!
Attention Parents Dropping Off Students
Attention Students
If you are arriving after 7:35 you will need to enter through the Main Entrance and the Main Office.
Makeup & Retake Images from Spotsylvania High School are now online!
Good Day!
We are writing to let you know the Make up/Retake images are now viewable online. Please feel free to share this information with your community:
Makeup/Retake Day images are now viewable online.
Please visit: vosphoto.com/uc
use your student ID when prompted for the online code.
For questions regarding school pictures
please email: underclass@vosphoto.com
Thank you !
Victor O'Neill Studio!
Upcoming Events
Fire Drill
SHS will be having a Fire Drill this week.
TALENT SHOW this Wednesday!
You are invited to come! Be entertained by the talents of our Spotsy students LIVE this Wednesday @ 5pm in the auditorium! Tickets are $3 at the door and there will be concessions.
Yearbook Information
Important Yearbook Information
Did you know that we have sold out of our yearbooks the past three years? We have less than 135 left. Order today so your student is not left out. Order online at www.yearbookordercenter.com
Attention Senior Parents
Attention senior parents. Our senior ad space is almost sold out! If you are planning on purchasing an ad please do not delay. We anticipate all space will be sold by the end of the month. All ads can be purchased and designed online at www.yearbookordercenter.com
Information for Seniors
Scholarship Opportunity
Spotsylvania High School Athletic Booster (SHSAB) Club awards two (2) scholarships each year, one to a male and one to a female athlete. This opportunity is offered to our senior athletes to help them fulfill their academic potential when attending a college, university, vocational, or professional training school.
If interested please fill out and submit the application below. All applications must be received no later than April 19th.
Attendance
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.
SHS Athletics
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!
Sports for the Week
Monday, April 8, 2024
5:00pm Tennis: Girls Varsity Match vs. King George @ Spotsylvania High School
5:00pm Tennis: Boys Varsity Match vs. King George @ King George High School
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
5:00pm Baseball: JV Game vs. Eastern View @ Spotsylvania High School
5:00pm Soccer: Girls JV Match vs. Eastern View @ Spotsylvania High School
5:00pm Soccer: Boys JV Match vs. Eastern View @ Eastern View High School
5:00pm Softball: JV Game vs. Eastern View @ Spotsylvania High School
6:00pm Baseball: Varsity Game vs. Eastern View @ Eastern View High School
6:00pm Softball: Varsity Game vs. Eastern View @ Eastern View High School
6:30pm Soccer: Girls Varsity Match vs. Eastern View @ Spotsylvania High School
6:30pm Soccer: Boys Varsity Match vs. Eastern View @ Eastern View High School
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
4:00pm Outdoor Track: Girls Varsity Meet vs. Multiple Schools @ King George High School
4:00pm Outdoor Track: Boys Varsity Meet vs. Multiple Schools @ King George High School
4:00pm Tennis: Girls Varsity Match vs. James Monroe @ James Monroe High School
4:00pm Tennis: Boys Varsity Match vs. James Monroe @ Spotsylvania High School
Thursday, April 11, 2024
5:00pm Baseball: JV Game vs. King George @ Spotsylvania High School
5:00pm Soccer: Girls JV Match vs. King George @ Spotsylvania High School
5:00pm Soccer: Boys JV Match vs. King George @ King George High School
5:00pm Softball: JV Game vs. King George @ Spotsylvania High School
6:00pm Baseball: Varsity Game vs. King George @ King George High School
6:00pm Softball: Varsity Game vs. King George @ King George High School
6:30pm Soccer: Girls Varsity Match vs. King George @ Spotsylvania High School
6:30pm Soccer: Boys Varsity Match vs. King George @ King George High School
Friday, April 12, 2024
5:00pm Baseball: JV Game (Date changed from 04-15-24) vs. Caroline @ Spotsylvania High School
5:00pm Softball: JV Game (Date changed from 04-15-24) vs. Caroline @ Spotsylvania High School
6:00pm Baseball: Varsity Game (Date changed from 04-15-24) vs. Caroline @ Bowling Green Stadium (Caroline)
6:00pm Softball: Varsity Game (Date changed from 04-15-24) vs. Caroline @ Bowling Green Stadium (Caroline)
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Sunday, April 14, 2024
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
Mrs. Bernard: Students with the last names P-Z
School Counselor Contact Information:
Mr. Moreyra - Students with the last names A-B and all IB students
Mrs. Downs - Students with the last names C-H
Ms. Yahl - Students with the last names I-P
Ms. Klipp - students with the last names Q-Z
Mrs. Ballard - Germanna Community College: SHS Career Advisor
Athletic Director
Attendance
Mrs. Duvall