Gorham High School

GHS Cross Country working two water stations near the turnaround for the Maine Marathon today! Go Rams!

The GHS Dream Factory is at the Maine Marathon supporting runners at a water station. Go Rams!

Scholarship Opportunity: The Clyde Russell Scholarship Fund offers financial awards to Maine graduating high school seniors to attend a 4-year college or a Maine Community College. This scholarship was created by the Maine Education Association through a trust established by the late Audrey Lewis, who served as President in 1958. The Fund was named after Clyde Russell who served as Executive Director from 1945 to 1966. Awards for high school seniors who will attend a four-year college will not exceed $10,000 and awards for seniors who will attend a Maine Community College will not exceed $2,000. The award will be to cover tuition, room, board, books and fees. Awards are paid directly to the winner, half upon receipt of each semester grades. In granting the awards, the Trustees will consider personal traits and qualities, extracurricular activities, community activities, academic ability, motivation, and personal goals and objectives. Application forms must be obtained by going to their website at clyderussellscholarshipfund.org Applications may be downloaded between October 1st and January 31st. Deadlines for applications will be February 1st of any given year. Late applications cannot be considered. More information can be found in the GHS Guidance Office, or on their website - clyderussellscholarshipfund.org

Annual Staff Appreciation Football Game!

The Annual Staff Appreciation Football Game Pictures

French 2 students made fortune tellers and then practiced spelling words and counting in French, and shared their partner's fortunes.

Scholarship Opportunity: Each year around the April or May time frame, the US JCI Senate Foundation awards $1,000 grants to high school seniors in the United States, who plan to continue their education at accredited vocational or industrial schools within the United States. This year, the Foundation will be awarding grants nationally to ten (10) high school students pursuing a vocational or trade education. Maine High School seniors with a GPA of 3.25 and above are eligible to send a completed application form to: Dana Hall, Maine JCI Senate Scholarship Chair, 174 Bearce Road, Winthrop, ME. 04364. Applications must be postmarked no later than January 12, 2026. The Maine JCI Senate will select one candidate for the next level of judging by the US JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship Committee. The Maine JCI Senate will award a scholarship of $500 to the Maine finalist. If you have further questions, you may contact Dana Hall, Chairman, at dcdhalls@roadrunner.com The US JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship for high school seniors in the United States who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities is also available. The applications are very similar with the main differences being the first page of the applications and the different GPA thresholds. Links to both of these scholarships is available by going to - https://usjcisenate.org/

A reminder to all students who were selected for the Construction Trades field experience next Thursday. Permission slips are due tomorrow, Friday, by 2:00. There is a waiting list, so any students who have not turned in permission slips will be removed and replaced. Please check email over the next few days to confirm where we will meet to board the bus on Thursday. Remember, we are leaving EARLY!

Hey Schola Club Members!
Our Jostens Rep is coming to our after school meeting today to show us cover samples! We will also meet during today's EA.
Come if you can!

From Student Services: For any students who are interested in learning more about the U.S. Marines, Sergeant Justin Gowans will be in front of the cafeteria during all three lunches on Thursday, October 23rd to speak with any interested students; feel free to stop by and ask any questions that you might have!

ORDER THE YEARBOOK TODAY!

WHY PAY MORE LATER?

Order a yearbook for your student by Friday, October 10 and you’ll get it at the lowest price of the year PLUS four free personalized icons!

Surprise your student with a personalized yearbook cover and get FOUR FREE ICONS. Select from more than 65 custom icons, representing grad years, clubs, sports, hobbies and many more! Offer ends Friday, October 10.

We officially have our first Best Buddies chapter at Gorham High School! Best Buddies is an incredible organization that helps students with varying abilities or social shyness to make friends. ALL are welcome. This is an inclusive program that celebrates friendship above all.

Our first event is Tuesday 9/30 after school in C111 from 2:30-3:30
Our in-school event is on Oct. 2nd during clubs.
It will be fun and there will be a lot of food!

Congratulations to Mr. Chabot's Advisory! They were the first to have all the correct answers in the NHS Advisory Name-that-Tune Trivia during last week's Advisory! Ad Victoriam Victori Spolia!

🌟 Join the Gorham High School Team! 🌟 We’re looking for substitute teachers who want to make a difference in the lives of our students. Whether you’re a seasoned educator, a parent, a recent grad, or just curious about teaching, subbing is flexible, rewarding, and impactful. ✅ Competitive daily rates (with increases for special education) ✅ Training provided so you feel prepared & confident ✅ A chance to inspire and connect with amazing students Ready to get started? Apply today! #GorhamSchools #WeAreGorham #SubWithUs

Some of our students made apple cider this week and brought some to the office to share with us. Delicious! I love that we live, work, and learn in a school where students thought to share their cider with our office staff 🍎🐏😃

For any students interested in joining the Gorham High School Math Team, please join in for the first meeting of the year this coming Tuesday, September 30 in Mrs. Nelson's Room before school at 7:15....we'll do some math from 7:15-7:45 and make a plan for the year.