🌟 Welcome Back & Happy New Year!
We hope everyone had a wonderful and restorative winter break. We are excited to welcome students back to the building tomorrow, January 5th. As we begin the new year, we want to extend a special thank you to our School Committee members – Mia DeSanctis, Michelle Littlefield (Vice Chair), Paulette Tateishi, Eric Thistle, Nicole Yeo-Fisher (Chair), Jeffery Ballard, and Lowansa Tompkins – as January is National School Board Appreciation Month.
📅 This Week at GHS
Monday, Jan. 5 (Maroon-A Day) | Advisory: Student Check-In | Lunch: General Tso Chicken.
Tuesday, Jan. 6 (White Day) | Lunch: Taco Bar.
Wednesday, Jan. 7 (Maroon Day) | Lunch: Pasta Bar with Bolognese.
Thursday, Jan. 8 (White-EA Day) | Advisory: Clubs and Activities | Lunch: Jamaican Jerk Chicken Bowl.
Friday, Jan. 9 (Maroon Day) | Lunch: Shepherd's Pie.
Athletics Update: For the full schedule of games and meets this week, please visit the Athletics page on our school website: https://ghs.gorhamschools.org/o/ghs/page/athletics
🎓 Important Reminders
Attendance Policy Clarification: We have noticed an uptick in students arriving late due to "sleeping in" or "just running late." Please be aware that these reasons are considered unexcused, even if a parent or guardian calls to notify the school. Consistent attendance is vital for academic success, especially as we approach the end of the semester.
Midterm Exam Schedule & Attendance (Jan. 20–23): Midterm week is approaching quickly. Please note that students are only required to be at GHS when they have a scheduled exam. Students on campus without an exam must report to the cafeteria for study hall. Click here to download the full midterm schedule: GHS Midterm Exam Schedule 2025-2026
Tuesday, Jan. 20: Period 1 (7:50–9:20), Period 2 (9:35–11:05), and Make-Up Period (12:00–1:30).
Wednesday, Jan. 21: Period 3 (7:50–9:20) and Period 4 (9:35–11:05).
Thursday, Jan. 22: Period 5 (7:50–9:20), Period 6 (9:35–11:05), and Make-Up Period (12:00–1:30).
Friday, Jan. 23: Period 7 (7:50–9:20), Period 8 (9:35–11:05), and Make-Up Period (12:00–1:30).
Exam Week Transportation & CTE:
Buses: Limited bus transportation will pick up students at GHS at 9:30 AM and 11:15 AM. Full transportation continues at 2:10 PM, with activity buses available Tuesday and Thursday at 4:10 PM.
CTE Students: Students attending WRVC or PATHS must be at GHS for their exams but should attend their CTE programs otherwise. Regular CTE transportation will still be provided.
Lunches & Nutrition:
Mister Bagel: Fuel up! Breakfast sandwiches will be available all midterm week to help you perform your best.
Bag Lunches: The school will provide bag lunches to any student who would like one during exam week.
Clubs and Activities Day (Thursday, Jan. 8):
Get Involved: It’s the best way to find students who share your interests, build leadership skills, and make a positive impact on your community.
Start Something New: If you have a passion not yet represented, we make it easy to propose and start your own club.
Proposed Cell Phone Policy: The School Committee is currently reviewing a policy for Grades 9-12 that will require phones to be placed in "phone hotels" during class instruction. Usage would remain permitted during lunch and passing periods. We will be surveying students later this week.
