Reach for the stars, Knights!
We believe in the limitless potential of every student. Just as the Northern Lights illuminate the sky, let your ambitions light the way toward greatness. Together, we rise.
📸 Captured by Mrs. Tydings
We want to hear from you! Please complete the Calendar Survey by September 24, 2024. Click the link to begin the survey: https://forms.gle/EVAj6Gx9ojPTi21t6.
This is a reminder that Family Engagement Night is tonight from 5:30 to 7:30 at SHS. Please remember that cell service in the building is very limited. If you are planning on walking your schedule, it is recommended that you either print it out or take a screenshot beforehand. See everyone tonight!!
In honor of National Juneteenth Day, all SCPS offices and schools will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.
Attention SHS Graduates:
Graduation ceremony images are now online! Please promote the link below with your graduating class and their families.
https://my.photoday.com/g/KNIGHTSGRAD24
Please direct any student or parent questions regarding graduation images to: graduation@vosphoto.com.
Congratulations, Class of 2024! Your hard work and dedication have paid off. Wishing you all the best as you embark on your next adventure. Here's to your bright future!
Join us today as the graduates walk across the stage, closing this chapter of their lives. Watch the ceremony live using this link: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/spotsylvania-high-school-spotsylvania-va/evt83683dad4e
In a meeting held today between the 5 high schools and the Central Office, SCPS has decided to move Graduation from Saturday at 8 am to Sunday at 5:30 pm due to the weather that is forecasted to be in the area. Gates will open at 4:30. We encourage spectators to bring a towel to dry their immediate area should precipitation continue to linger in the area.
Students should report to SHS at 4:30 on Sunday to prepare for graduation at 5:30. Please park in the front lot and enter the building through the main entrance.
See everyone Sunday evening!!
VERY IMPORTANT!! This is just a final reminder that Graduation Practice is today @10am! It is MANDATORY in order to walk in tomorrow's graduation ceremony!!
CLASS OF 2025: BOOK YOUR SENIOR PORTRAITS!
Calling all soon-to-be seniors! Ready to kick off your senior year in style? Your first senior portrait session is right around the corner on May 20th & 21st! Let's capture the essence of this unforgettable journey together. Get ready to shine!
Read the letter below for more information!
Visit this link to book your session: http://www.vosphoto.com/spotsylvania
Guess who made a special visit to Spotsylvania High School? It's none other than Michael Huntley, Fredericksburg native and Spotsy High School graduate, and winner of Season 24 of NBC's The Voice! Michael stopped by to perform and share insights with students at our Tri-M award ceremony. A big thank you to Michael for inspiring us and for his generosity in giving back to his alma mater. Your visit was truly special!
Check out these snapshots featuring Michael Huntley alongside our school administrators and Tri-M Music Honor Society Advisor, Faith Roberts.
SOL Schedule!
Below you will find the SOL schedule for the upcoming testing period.
Attention All SHS Students interested in going to Prom. To be eligible to attend this year's Prom, you MUST be a Student in Good Standing. That means you cannot have more than 4 absences or 10 tardies this 9 weeks. If you have more than that, you will need to talk to your administrator about staying after school to recover the time you need. Attendance Recovery Sessions are T/W/Th from 2:30-4 starting tomorrow. You need to attend 2 recovery sessions to recover 1 absence. You can recover 2 tardies by attending 1 recovery session.
Questions, please see your administrator.
STUDENTS!!! SCTC TEACHERS FOR TOMORROW COURSE IS LOOKING FOR YOU!
Do you have any interest in working with children, in any capacity, or any interest in teaching, coaching, being a librarian, administrator, psychologist, counselor, paraprofessional, or any other school-based career, could you please submit your name on the following Google form:
We will reach out to you about applying for the SCTC for the 2024-25 school year! You can also ask your Counselor about this opportunity as well especially if you are looking to fill a class slot in your schedule for next year.
Our Disco Knights Dance will take place this Friday, March 1st, from 7:30-9:30! Tickets are only $5.00 (cash or check only) and will be on sale during lunch shifts through Thursday, February 29th. Guest forms are available in the main office (due by Wednesday 2/28). Students must be in good standing to attend. Appeals may be submitted to administration.
Spring Sports start this week. If you need additional information, please check today's edition of the Knight's Update.
Attention Rising Knights
If you are an 8th grader who will be attending Spotsylvania High School next year, SHS will be holding their Rising Freshman Night on Wednesday, January 31st from 5:30 to 7:30. Come out and see what being a Knight at SHS will be all about. We hope to see you there!
Unfortunately, because of the forecasted bad weather and the announced 2-hour delay for tomorrow, the NHS blood drive is canceled. As of now, it hasn’t been rescheduled, but we will let you know if it will. We do appreciate all of you for signing up to donate and hope you will do so again in the future. Be safe.
SHS ANNUAL FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP
All parents and students who are graduating in 2024 are invited to attend Spotsy High's Annual Financial Aid Workshop this Thursday, December 14th at 6:00 PM in the downstairs computer lab. Valuable information will be shared regarding financial aid, student loans, and scholarships. Some students MAY be eligible for $7,395 in grant money from the federal government that does not have to be repaid in addition to state, local, and institutional money that is gift aid (grants.) The 2024-25 FAFSA application needs to be completed by your school(s) priority filing deadline to be considered for the federal, state, and institution money. Please be sure to pick up your flyer from your Government teacher with all the information outlined. Registration is not required. If you have any questions about the upcoming workshop, please contact Mrs. Ballard at 540-582-3882 ext. 5489 or via email at cballard@germanna.edu
Tomorrow, Thursday, November 2nd, is our Underclassmen awards from 8-9 a.m. in the school auditorium. Students receiving an award received an invitation during their first block on Tuesday, October 24th. Parents, please do not enter the building until 7:45 to allow us to get our students into their classes.