Congratulations to our students on finishing the first semester!
As we transition into the second half of the year, Principal Brian Jandreau shares a message on community, inclusivity, and the core values that guide us.
This edition features everything you need to know about the opening weekend of our winter musical,
Something Rotten!, the "Share the Love" donation drive for Maine Needs, and upcoming Unified Basketball games. Read the full update to stay connected with GHS!
📢 The GHS Weekly – Student & Family Edition
Week of January 25, 2026 • Principal: Brian Jandreau
🫂 A New Semester = A Fresh Start
Congratulations on wrapping up midterms and finishing the first semester! As we head into the start of a new semester this week, it’s a natural time for a fresh start. At GHS, we believe we are at our best when we look out for one another. We are committed to fostering a school culture where every student feels safe, seen, valued, and welcome to show up as their authentic self every single day. As you settle into your new schedules, let’s embrace our differences, support each other, and work together to make our school community the best it can possibly be.
🎭 The Main Stage: Something Rotten!
Our incredibly talented theater program is ready to hit the stage for the winter musical.
Opening Night: Friday, Jan. 30 at 7:00 PM.
Weekend Showtimes:
Saturday, Jan. 31 at 7:00 PM.
Sunday, Feb. 1 (Matinee) at 2:00 PM.
Buy tickets here: Gorham High School Presents: SOMETHING ROTTEN, the musical
🗓️ Weekly Highlights
Monday, Jan. 26 | Snow Day #3 – Enjoy 🙂
Tuesday, Jan. 27 | White Day | GHS Site Visit by District Leadership Team 9-12 | Lunch: Taco Bar
Wednesday, Jan. 28 | Maroon Day | Lunch: KFC Bowl
Thursday, Jan. 29 | White-EA Day | Advisory Activity on Vision of a Graduate | Lunch: Meatball Subs
Friday, Jan. 30 | Maroon Day | Musical Opening Night: Something Rotten at 7:00 PM | Lunch: Nashville Hot Honey Chicken with Fries
Saturday, Jan 31 | Musical: Something Rotten at 7:00 PM
🏀 Support Our Unified Basketball Rams!
We invite all families to support our Unified Basketball team! This heart-warming program brings together students of all abilities for a season of teamwork and inclusive competition.
🏠 FIRST HOME GAME: Tuesday, Feb. 3 vs. Falmouth at 3:30 PM.
Help us pack the gym and show our Rams some love. PLEASE COME CHEER!
🎨 The Ram Jam: Call for Submissions
The Ram Jam Literary Magazine is looking for original student work!
Deadline: March 6th.
How to Submit: Email your work to TheRamJam@gorhamschools.org.
Categories: Writing (all styles), photography, artwork, digital media, and original music.
🔜 Looking Ahead at GHS
Feb. 2–Feb. 6 | National School Counselor Appreciation Week
Feb. 10 | Poetry Out Loud Southern Regionals at The Public Theatre in Lewiston, 4:00 PM
Feb. 11 | Maroon Early Release Day – Students dismissed at 11:00 AM
Feb. 15 | National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day
Feb. 15 – Feb. 21 | February Vacation
🐏 Closing Note
Our Values in Action
As we kick off this new semester, let’s keep our core values at the center of everything we do:
Respect: Value yourself and others in every interaction.
Honesty: Be truthful and sincere in your words and your work.
Courage: Have the strength to try new things and stand up for what is right.
Compassion: Show kindness and care to everyone in our community.
Responsibility: Take ownership of your learning and your actions.
I am looking forward to a great spring semester!
Brian Jandreau Principal, Gorham High School