MONDAY (10/7/24)
It’s a brand-new week, Knights! Time to gear up, sharpen your focus, and ride into Monday ready to conquer whatever comes your way. Let’s start strong, stay determined, and remember — every small victory today sets the tone for the week ahead.
Rise and lead, Knights!
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.
CHECK OUT THE SPIRIT DAYS BELOW FOR HOMECOMING WEEK!!!
Jostens will be here TODAY!
Jostens will be here at the school during lunch on MONDAY, OCTOBER 7th to hand out boxes of items to the seniors who ordered a few weeks back.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: AP Exam THIS SPRING
Are you planning to take an AP exam this spring? Sign up now! The deadline to register is Monday, October 28th. Please pick up an AP exam order form in the counseling center for further instructions.
Homecoming Spirit Week
Homecoming spirit week is THIS week starting on Monday and it will end on Friday. Monday is Country or Country Club Day. Wear your best country gear or country club attire. Tuesday is Anything but a Backpack Day. Bring anything but a backpack, however, you are NOT allowed to bring anything living, your object must be able to fit through doorways, and you must be able to carry your object up the stairs by yourself. Wednesday is Dress Your Age Day. Freshmen are babies, Sophomores are elementary kids, Juniors are middle-aged, and Seniors wear togas. Thursday is Celebrity/ Character Day. Dress up as your favorite celebrity or character. Friday is Class Colors with Camo and Seniors wear togas. Freshmen wear white, Sophomores wear red, Juniors wear blue, and Seniors wear togas. Don’t forget to show your Spotsy spirit and let's get hype for homecoming THIS Saturday.
HOMECOMING COURT 2024
Let’s kick off our homecoming week by announcing this year’s homecoming court! Representatives for the freshmen class are Makenna McLeod, Kimora King, Liam Talley and Cole Payne. Our sophomore representatives are Mary Ross and Jillian Brown. The junior court includes Josey Schreck, Evelyn Farley, Jailyn Mercer, Cameron Puller, Austyn Harmon and Kinzel Kackley. Finally, representing the class of 2025 we have Claire Bowling, Carleigh Menzie, Lexi Persinger, Payton Bartolucci, Alexis Drone, Aidan Bair, Cole Defever and Daniel Smith! The staff nominated to crown this year’s royalty are Mr. Johnson, Ms. Merriman, Mrs. Donohoe and Mr. Rose. Congratulations to this year’s court!
🏅 SCA Students of the Month! 🏅
If you haven’t already seen on the bulletin board outside the office, SCA is proud to introduce our Student of the Month program! Each month, we’ll recognize one student from each grade who demonstrates a strong work ethic, respect inside and outside the classroom, and a genuine desire to learn. These students go above and beyond, showing kindness without being asked.
While we were a little late and missed August, we are excited to announce the winners for the month of September! 🌟 Get ready to celebrate our standout Knights who have truly set the standard for success! This month's students of the month are:
The ninth grader winner is Max Power. One teacher said, “He leads by being a great example to others of what is expected in class. He embodies the traits of a KNIGHT very well and we are proud to have him in our class.”
The tenth grader winner is Layla Anderson. Another teacher said, “She always comes in with a bright smile and she is helpful to her classmates.”
The 11th grader winner is Mar Hammet. She is said to be a student who, “is the first to volunteer her time and efforts to arts-related activities. Not only are they ambitious, caring, and responsible, but Mar is faithful to her commitments and organized in achieving her goals.”
And last but not least, the 12th grader winner is Jaden Wickens. One teacher said, “I know I can rely on Jaden to do the reading required for class AND be able to articulate the themes and morals of the literature in discussion, and I've seen him helping students with difficult passages ‘out of the spotlight.’”
And those are the winners for September!! Often good deeds and strong work ethics are overlooked, so this is a way to recognize students that are deserving of a little spotlight.
TEACHERS! Now is your time to nominate a student for the month of October. There should be a form in your email, but if you lost the email, email Shantey or Mrs. Valasko, and we will get you squared away.
SpotsyFest
Thanksgiving Food Drive Has Started!
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!
School Pictures
Any senior not photographed yet will have a chance to sign up and take photos on November 1.
Book appointment at www.vosphoto.com/spotsylvania
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!
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
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 this week
Monday, October 7, 2024
5:00pm Field Hockey: JV Game vs. Massaponax @ Spotsylvania High School
6:30pm Field Hockey: Varsity Game vs. Massaponax @ Spotsylvania High School
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
5:00pm Field Hockey: JV Game vs. Caroline @ Spotsylvania High School
5:00pm Volleyball: Girls JV Match vs. Caroline @ Spotsylvania High School
6:00pm Competition Cheer: Varsity District Championship vs. Multiple Schools @ Caroline High School
6:30pm Field Hockey: Varsity Game vs. Caroline @ Spotsylvania High School
6:30pm Volleyball: Girls Varsity Match vs. Caroline @ Spotsylvania High School
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
4:00pm POMS Football Spotsylvania High School - Stadium
5:00pm Cross Country: Girls Varsity Meet vs. Multiple Schools @ Spotsylvania High School
5:00pm Cross Country: Boys Varsity Meet vs. Multiple Schools @ Spotsylvania High School
6:00pm Football: JV Game vs. Courtland @ Courtland High School
Thursday, October 10, 2024
5:00pm Field Hockey: JV Game vs. Eastern View @ Spotsylvania High School
5:00pm Volleyball: Girls JV Match vs. Eastern View @ Spotsylvania High School
6:30pm Field Hockey: Varsity Game vs. Eastern View @ Spotsylvania High School
6:30pm Volleyball: Girls Varsity Match vs. Eastern View @ Spotsylvania High School
Friday, October 11, 2024
7:00pm Football: Varsity Game vs. Courtland @ Spotsylvania High School
Saturday, October 12, 2024
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We are Knights on the rise! Go Knights!!