FRIDAY (9/27/24)
Finally Friday! You’ve crushed it all week, and now it’s time to finish with a bang! Stay focused, wrap things up strong, and head into the weekend feeling unstoppable. Let’s make today count!
Below are the most important announcements from today!
Homecoming Dance is just around the corner!
Guest forms for the homecoming dance are now available in the office. If you would like to bring a guest, who is not a student at SHS, you MUST complete a guest form before you can purchase a homecoming dance ticket.
Students must be debt free and in good standing to purchase a homecoming dance ticket. Get your debts paid and don't accumulate too many tardies or absences!!
Homecoming dance tickets will go on sale on October 4th.
SpotsyFest
Thanksgiving Food Drive Starting October 1st
The IB juniors and NHS are excited to announce our Thanksgiving Food Drive! This is a wonderful opportunity for us to come together as a community and help those in need.
Starting October 1st, we’ll be collecting non-perishable food items to support the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank, along with a virtual food drive, where you can donate money towards Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank. QR codes can be found on posters around the school. Our goal is to gather enough food to ensure that everyone can enjoy a warm Thanksgiving meal.
To make this drive even more exciting, we’ll be providing a prize for the top two classrooms to donate the most, so stay tuned for more details!
Schedule Changes' Deadline Has Passed
Students, this is a reminder that there are no schedule changes allowed at this time. The deadline to request a level change or correction of a clerical error has passed.
School Pictures
Spotsylvania High School SCHOOL PICTURES ARE ONLINE NOW!
The team at Victor O’Neill Studios would like to thank your school for a great picture day!
We are reaching out to inform you that student images are now online. If your school provided emails to the VOS team, please let parents know to be on the lookout for an email from Victor O'Neill Studios. If they do not see it in their inbox, check the spam/junk folder. Please share the information below with your parents:
Any student who has not had a chance to order, it’s not too late!
Please visit: vosphoto.com/underclass
use your student ID when prompted for the online code .
For questions regarding school pictures please email: underclass@vosphoto.com
Any senior not photographed will have a chance to sign up and take photos on November 1.
Underclass & building staff have their make-up on November 4.
Yearbooks
Attention Parents: yearbooks are currently on sale for $55. This is the lowest cost they will be so order early to save money. Yearbooks can be purchased online at www.yearbookordercenter.com school code is 4009. We have sold out the last three years so order early to ensure your student gets one!
Pre-Season Conditioning
Indoor track pre-season conditioning has begun. Those participating must have a current sports physical on file with the school in order to come. We will meet at the knight statue in the stadium after school. Come dressed and ready to workout. Bring a water bottle and wear proper shoes. The session will end at 4:00p.
Girls Basketball conditioning Tuesday & Thursday from 6-7:30 in the gym? And that they must have a physical on file to participate!
Clubs/Organizations' Announcements
TTRPG/DnD
We meet on Mondays and Fridays this year in the library from 2:30-4:30. Please remember that club members need to have their transportation here at 4:30 sharp.
College Visit Alert!
Are you interested in finding out about colleges? Well-- counseling has colleges coming in for information visits. Stop by the college board outside counseling and see who is coming. It is updated often so check weekly. You need to email or stop by Counseling to sign up with Mrs. Buzzell to reserve your spot.
October Visits
October 1: American Pool lunch time
Oct 8: UVA @ 10:15AM
Oct 9: VCU @10:15AM
Oct 9 is College Night from 6pm-8pm
Oct 11: George Mason @10:15AM
Oct 15 is the College Fair at the Spotsy Mall from 6pm-8pm (Over 80 colleges will be there)
Oct 18: Longwood University @10:15AM
Oct 21: Randolph Macon @10:15AM
Again, if you are interested in meeting with any of these colleges please sign up in the Counseling Office!
Want to travel to Japan with us in 2026?
We're planning an incredible trip filled with amazing technology tours and immersive
Japanese cultural experiences.
If your interested in this fantastic opportunity, make sure to sign up and get all the details! Email Mrs. Rice for the link to register. Those attending will receive a discount on their travel
Don't miss out on this amazing adventure!
Important Reminder: Parking is a Privilege
Parking Passes are required if you plan on driving to school. Secure yours today!
Driving to school is a privilege. Two key expectations to maintain your privilege are that you are on time for school and that if you leave school it is after the proper procedures to sign out are followed. The following expectations were on the Parking Permit Agreement.
Rule #11 - Skipping school and/or giving another student a ride from campus when that student does not have permission to leave school will result in the suspension and/or revocation of parking privileges. It is the driver’s responsibility to determine if the student is authorized to leave school.
*** The following steps represent the disciplinary sequence for unexcused tardies that will apply to every student who has the privilege of parking on school grounds.
1st unexcused tardy - Loss of driving privileges for a minimum of two (2) days.
2nd unexcused tardy - Loss of driving privileges for a minimum of four (4) days.
3rd unexcused tardy - Loss of driving privileges for a minimum of two (2) weeks.
4th unexcused tardy - Loss of driving privileges for a minimum of one (1) month.
5th unexcused tardy - Loss of driving privileges for the remainder of the semester.
6th unexcused tardy - Loss of driving privileges for the remainder of the school year
Important Reminder: Students in Good Standing
Students in Good Standing are able to attend Homecoming, Prom, and other school activities.
Student attendance counts for good standing. To be in good standing, you must have less than 4 days absent a 9-weeks AND:
1st Qtr = No more than 4 total absences for the school year
2nd Qtr = No more than 8 total absences for the school year
3rd Qtr = No more than 12 total absences for the school year
4th Qtr = No more than 16 total absences for the school year
Less than 10 tardies to school or class per Nine Weeks.
Tardy Policy: 3 tardies = Lunch Detention, 4 tardies = Referral
Students may not have repeated incidents of the same or similar behavior in a quarter.
Students can earn back good standing by attending the after school attendance recovery program.
ONE (1) absence can be earned back by attending 2 (TWO) sessions. (Students cannot earn back OSS absences)
TWO (2) tardies can be earned back by attending 1 (ONE) session.
The After School Attendance Recovery Program will be run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM.
Students need to let their administrator know they’d like to attend recovery and have a ride promptly at 4:00 PM.
Knights Sports Lineup for the remainder of the Week:
Friday, September 27, 2024
7:00pm Football: Varsity Game vs. Chancellor @ Chancellor High School
Saturday, September 28, 2024
8:30am Cross Country: Girls Varsity Invitational vs. Multiple Schools @ Poor Farm Park
9:30am Cross Country: Boys Varsity Invitational vs. Multiple Schools @ Poor Farm Park
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
“There are far, far better things ahead than anything we leave behind.” - CS Lewis
This month, we raise awareness and offer support for those struggling. If you or someone you know needs help, reach out—you're not alone.
Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME
to 741741
Let’s spread hope and support each other.
Knights on the Rise, Facing Challenges We Thrive—Go Knights!