The GHS Weekly – Student & Family Edition
Week of March 8, 2026 • Principal: Brian Jandreau
A Note of Gratitude
I want to extend a sincere thank you to our students and families for your support during our NEASC accreditation visit last week. The feedback has been super positive! Thank you for helping us showcase the best of GHS!
This Week at GHS
Monday, March 9 (White-EA Day)
Special Advisory: Counselors will host grade-level sessions to start the course registration process and share senior year-end reminders. (See location details below).
Maine Construction Academy (MCA): Students can visit the MCA lunch table from 10:40 am – 12:45 pm. Invited students report to the Library at 12:15 pm for a presentation .
Lunch: Mac & Cheese Bar.
Tuesday, March 10 (Maroon Day)
CMCC Admissions Visit: A representative from Central Maine Community College will meet with interested students from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Gorham’s Got Talent Auditions: Held after school in Music Room B-120.
Lunch: Beef Fajitas.
Wednesday, March 11 (White Day)
Winter Sports Awards: Join us at 7:00 pm in the GHS Gym to celebrate our winter athletes.
Lunch: Cheesy Lasagna Noodle Bake.
Thursday, March 12 (Maroon-A Day): Lunch: Teriyaki Chicken Bowl.
Friday, March 13 (White Day)
GHS Choirs School Tour: Tour runs from 7:30 am – 2:00 pm.
Gorham’s Got Talent: Come support our performers at 7:00 pm in the GHS Gym.
Lunch: Burger Bar.
Special Advisory: Monday, March 9
This Monday, counselors will facilitate grade-specific activities during the White-EA advisory. After taking attendance, please follow these directions:
Grade 9: Report to the MPAC for course registration info and an AP Capstone presentation .
Grade 10: Join the Zoom with Kate Stevens.
Grade 11: Join the Zoom with Pal Covie.
Grade 12: Join the Zoom with Trisha Cherry to discuss graduation reminders and scholarships.
Important Updates for Students & Families
Vote for Isaac Hawkins!: Our music teacher, Isaac Hawkins, is a nominee for the Manilow Music Teacher Award! The top recipient earns $10,000 for school instruments. You can vote once daily until March 19th at: https://on.barrymanilow.com/trk/portlandme.
Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences: Conferences are scheduled for March 19 – March 20, 2026. Please watch for sign-up information via ReachMyTeach. Note: There is no school for students on Friday, March 20th.
Supreme Court Summer Program: High school students (grades 9-12) can apply for the FREE "Supreme Court and My Hometown" immersive program in Portland, running July 20-24, 2026. Applications are due by May 4, 2026.
Looking Ahead
Monday, March 16: Seniors vs. Faculty Basketball Game at 6:00 pm in the GHS Gym. Tickets are $5, with proceeds benefiting Camp Sunshine.
Tuesday, March 17: St. Patrick's Day ☘️
Wednesday, March 18: Early Release Day (Students dismissed at 11:00 am).
Thursday, March 19:
PATHS: No students at PATHS today.
Conferences: Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences from 2:30 pm – 8:00 pm.
Friday, March 20:
No School for Students.
Conferences: Daytime Parent-Teacher Conferences from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm.
Saturday, March 21: Unified Basketball & Best Buddies Brunch from 8:30 am – 10:00 am in the GHS Gym. "Pay what you can" fundraiser supporting the Special Olympics.
