Friday (10/25/24)
Happy Friday, Knights!
We’ve reached the end of the week! Let’s finish strong and make the most of today before we head into the weekend. Keep that Knight spirit high, stay focused, and end this week on a high note!
Below are the most important announcements from today!
ACADEMICS & EXAMS
AP EXAM
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.
ASVAB
ASVAB WILL BE GIVEN ON NOV 22 and JAN 7 please sign up with Mrs. Buzzell to be registered for the test.
COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS
College Visits
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.
Remaining October Visits:
Oct 28 Virginia Tech @12:00 pm
Again, if you are interested in meeting with any of these colleges please sign up in the Counseling Office!
Germanna Community College Visits & Financial Aid Workshop
We are excited to announce the upcoming Germanna Community College visits and our Annual Financial Aid Workshop! These sessions offer valuable information for students, parents, and guardians about college opportunities, financial aid, and workforce programs. Mark your calendars for the following dates:
Thursday, November 14th: Germanna Visit, 10:15-11:00 AM
Thursday, January 16th: Financial Aid Workshop, 6:00-8:00 PM
Thursday, February 13th: Germanna Workforce Visit, 10:15-11:00 AM
Thursday, March 13th: Germanna Informational for parents/guardians & students, 6:00-8:00 PM
We encourage all students and families to attend these informative sessions. For more information, please contact the school counseling office.
COMMUNITY & SERVICE
Thanksgiving Food Drive
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!
SpotsyFest
Clothing Donation
YEARBOOK & PICTURES
Yearbooks
Attention Parents: yearbooks are currently on sale for $60. 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!
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.
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES
JAPAN IN 2026
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!
CTE DISNEY TRIP
Attention Spotsylvania High School students! We still have spots available for the CTE Disney Trip happening January 16th through 20th, 2025.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to join us on a magical, educational adventure to Walt Disney World. You’ll get to experience exciting, hands-on activities like Theme Park Design at Epcot, Technology at Disney Parks, and Leadership the Disney Way.
This is an all-inclusive trip so do not miss out on this amazing opportunity.
Interested? See Mrs. Rice, Mrs. Webb, Ms. Link, or Ms. Cerritelli for more details!
POWDERPUFF
Attention Juniors and Seniors Only!!
SCA is tentatively holding a Powderpuff game on November 7th at 7 pm. If you are interested in participating as a flag football player or cheerleader you will need to fill out a form that will be sent to your email!
KNIGHTS SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES LINEUP FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEK
Friday, October 25, 2024
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Saturday, October 26, 2024
1:00pm Competition Cheer: Varsity Region Championship vs. Multiple Schools @ Mechanicsville High School
We are Knights on the rise! Go Knights!!