
The GHS Weekly — Family Edition
Week of November 8, 2026 • Principal: Brian Jandreau
Acknowledgment
This week, we are proud to celebrate National School Psychology Week and recognize the vital role our school psychologists play in our community. From supporting mental health and emotional well-being to guiding academic growth, they work tirelessly behind the scenes to help every student thrive. Please join us in thanking them for their dedicated service, empathy, and positive impact on our school!
This Week at GHS: November 8-14, 2026
Date | Event / Schedule |
Mon, Nov 8 | National School Psychologist Week Maroon-A Day Advisory: Check In |
Tues, Nov 9 | National School Psychologist Week White-A Day Advisory: Check In |
Wed, Nov 10 | Veterans Day – No School for Students or Staff |
Thu, Nov 11 | National School Psychologist Week English X Maroon Day |
Fri, Nov 12 | National School Psychologist Week English X White Day |
Advisory: Week of November 8, 2026
Monday, November 8th – Check In
Tuesday, November 9th – Check In
Please see the Advisory Schedule 2026-2027 for the schedule of Advisory activities.
English X
From Ms. Deveaux:
THIS is the week GHS! The two day Career X English extravaganza will be held in the new wing THIS Thursday and Friday! Check your email for which session you have been assigned! Language students, please check your Google classroom or with your French, Spanish or Latin teacher to find out which room your class will be moved to on Thursday or Friday!
Please see the list of room moves below:
TEACHER | ROOM | MOVE TO |
Rennie | E102 | C102 Stein |
Bourget | E103 | X |
Shvets | E104 | C106 Zarrilli |
Donovan | E105 | C-200 Nutting |
Scontras | E106 | C105 Stone |
Umel | E107 | C100 Paul |
Thiele | E108 | C103 Hatch |
Panagakos | D201 | A2-Patterson |
Chabot | D200 | X |
Important Reminders
Only one student is allowed out of a classroom at a time unless there is a specific and necessary reason to allow more, which should be rare.
If a student wants to go to another teacher’s classroom (or any location for that matter) during a study hall, they need to have a pass from the teacher, either written or through Orange Passes. This is true for the Guidance Office, Ram Lab, and Roosevelt Rooms.
Students should not work unsupervised in the building unless they have been given to do so by a teacher.
Students must remain in the cafeteria during lunches.
Important Reminder for Students in an Advanced Placement Course
AP Students! This week is your last week to sign up for AP exams in the spring! Please submit your form and deposit to the Main Office. Any registrations received after this week will incur a late fee. Please see Mr. Chabot with any questions.
Travel to Europe’s Mediterranean Coast!
Come learn about an incredible opportunity to travel to Europe's Mediterranean Coast! We will be visiting 4 amazing countries in April 2028. There will be an information night on Wednesday November 12 at 6:00pm in the GHS library. Please RSVP using this link: https://rsvp.eftours.com/78mgss3
In our meeting, we'll cover everything from how this opportunity will benefit students, what's included in the experience, how we'll keep the trip safe and affordable, and much more. Registration for this session is mandatory to help organize our meeting, and a parent or guardian must attend. Can't make it? Choose "No, but send info" so you don't miss out!
There will be an informal meeting for students Friday Nov 6 during EA clubs & activities. Students can sign up with their advisor!
Looking Ahead
Nov 16 | Winter Sports Begin |
Nov 18 | National Education Support Professionals Day |
Nov 19 | National Education Support Professionals Day National Honor Society Induction Ceremony at 6:00 |
Nov 25-27 | Thanksgiving Break |
Dec 2 | Early-Release Day – Students dismissed at 11:00. |
Dec 3 | Greater Portland HS Principals at GHS 8:00-10:30 |
Dec 5 | Casco Bay Wind Symphony Winter Concert 2:00-4:00 |
Dec 7 | GHS Winter Choral Concert at 7:00 PM |
Dec 9 | GHS Winter Chorus Concert (Snow Date) |
Dec 10 | Q2 Progress Grades Due |
Dec 13 | Prelude to Christmas Concert (Chamber Singers) |
Dec 14 | GHS Winter Instrumental Concert at 7:00 PM |
Dec 21 | GHS Winter Instrumental Concert (SnowDate) |
Dec 31 | New Year's Gorham (Chamber Singers) at 4:30 |
