GHS Weekly Update: Labor Day Reminder & Week 2 Highlights
Welcome to Week 2 at GHS! As a reminder, there is no school on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. We look forward to seeing everyone back on Tuesday, Sept 8th (Maroon-A Day).
We are so proud of our students for embracing our "Bell-to-Bell" device expectations. Be sure to check out the Channel 8 news story featuring GHS students talking about the positive, screen-free energy in our cafeteria! Also this week, students will select their Friday club/activity during Tuesday’s Advisory block. Read the full newsletter for details, Reach My Teach updates, and family digital wellness resources.
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Support Project Graduation 2027 with Gorilla Collectibles 🦍
GHS is partnering with local business Gorilla Collectibles to support the Class of 2027!
50% of all profits from the new Gorham Rams spirit wear line will go directly to Project Graduation 2027.
Check out fresh tees, hoodies, and hats by scanning the following QR code.
In the coming week, watch for Gorham Rams spirit wear at Gorham area retailers all in support of the Class of 2027!
Save the Date: Galapagos Info Night September 30, 2026 6:30 PM. Please RSVP using the QR code to sign up.
Save the Date: Cars and Coffee Sunday, October 18th 8:00 AM to Noon. Sponsored by the GHS Truck Club.
For any students who are interested in talking with the US Army Recruiter who is assigned to GHS, SSG Kristian Petersen with the Scarborough Recruiting Station, he will be set-up at at a table in from of the cafeteria during the lunches on Friday, September 11th. Feel free to stop by and ask any questions that you might have for him!
See the list below for upcoming college visits at GHS; all visits take place in the Guidance Office - interested students can sign up directly by logging into your Scoir account and selecting the school you're interested in, or you can get a pass beforehand in the Guidance Office: Saint Anselm - Thursday, 9/17 @ 1:00 pm Virginia Tech - Friday, 9/18 @ 11:00 am University of Vermont - Tuesday, 9/22 @ 8:15 am Keene State College - Tuesday, 9/22 @ 9:30 am Endicott College - Friday, 9/25 @ 11:30 am Plymouth State University - Wednesday, 9/30 @ 10:00 am Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Tuesday, 10/6 @ 8:45 am University of Maine Farmington - Tuesday, 10/6 @ 1:30 pm Hofstra University - Thursday, 10/8 @ 11:00 am Merrimack College - Thursday, 10/15 @ 8:30 am Husson University - Tuesday, 10/20 @ 12:30 pm University of Rhode Island - Thursday, 10/22 @ 1:30 pm Emmanuel College - Wednesday, 10/28 @ 8:00 am University of New Hampshire - Wednesday, 10/28 @ 9:30 am
There will be a Military Academy Seminar for students and their families who are interested in learning more about the application process for the United States military, Naval, Air Force, and Merchant Marine Academies, state maritime academies, as well as private military colleges and the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs, on Thursday, September 10, 2026 from 6-8 pm (registration begins at 5:30 pm), at the Clarion Hotel, 1230 Congress Street, Portland, ME. 04102. There will be brief presentations by representatives from the various organizations, as well as the Army and Air National Guard. Congressional aides from their offices will also participate and explain the congressional nomination process, and individual presenters will be happy to answer any questions throughout the program. Interested students and their families are encouraged to pre-register with Maine Maritime Academy by phone - 207-326-2207, or by emailing them at admissions@mma.edu
Join members of the Girl Up Club after tonight's football game to help clean up the stands and earn an hour of community service time. Email Ms. Wyatt for more information if you're able to help.
The first meeting for Student Council returning members will be happening this Thursday September 3rd in the library at 7:20am. Please make sure to attend if you are able. If you are unable to attend please check in with Mrs. Tibbetts or Ms. Riker to learn what missed.
Welcome to our first full week of school, Rams! 🐏 Check out our updated website at ghs.gorhamschools.org to explore our new digital FORMS portal — giving families quick access to OTC medication slips, planned absence requests, and more. Reminders: GHS Picture Day and 9th Grade Vision Screenings are this Friday, September 4th! Click here to read the full newsletter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LKfIY1d2PQNamcFFrT-yLJgpsxHrL-eIyqklLbXyXXs/edit?usp=sharing
The Fall Play - NOISES OFF will no longer be hosting auditions on Sunday, August 30. All auditions will take place on Monday, August 31 after school on the stage. If you have any questions please reach out to Director, Joshua Hurd directly as soon as possible.
Interested in traveling to the Galapagos Islands? There will be an information night on September 30 at 6:30pm in the GHS cafeteria. Scan the QR code on the fliers to RSVP.
Last chance to save on our biggest discounts of the year! Buy Gorham Hoodies for $32.99, Tees for $19.99, and Crewnecks for $30.99! Shop now before the flash sale ends! Remember, our Back-to-School Sale ends in two weeks!
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Welcome back Gorham High School! If you are interested in know how you can be a part of the amazing theater happening here at GHS then you should be at our meeting on Tuesday, September 15 in the auditorium. This is a meeting for anyone that wants to be part of the Fall Play, Musical or the One Act. Meeting will be from right after school in the auditorium
FALL PLAY auditions will be Sunday, August 30 and Monday, August 31 in the auditorium. Sunday, August 30 at 12noon Monday, August 31 at 2:15pm after school. You must be on time and have a completed audition form filled out at the time of your audition. You DO NOT need to attend both days!
Interested seniors are welcome to visit Bowdoin College on Friday, October 2 for Maine Day—a program dedicated to Maine's high school seniors! Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. and their programming runs from 9:00 to 1:00 pm. Throughout the day, you'll have the opportunity to take a tour of the campus, hear from a panel of Maine students about their Bowdoin experience, meet students from all over Maine and all over the world, have a meal in the dining hall, hear from an admissions counselor, and ask lots of questions! More information can be found by going to - https://www.bowdoin.edu/admissions/visit/maine-day Any questions can be sent to - admissions@bowdoin.edu or by calling them at 207-725-3100.
GHS September Breakfast and Lunch Menu
Welcome back, GHS Rams! 🎒 The 2026–2027 school year begins this week! Join us Tuesday, Aug 25 for our Ribbon Cutting (10 AM), Open House (6 PM), and Senior 101 (6:30 PM). Freshmen (Class of 2030) report Wednesday, Aug 26 at 7:35 AM, and ALL students return Thursday, Aug 27! Check your email for our full opening newsletter, Reach My Teach guidelines, and counselor alpha splits.
Gorham families! Our online spirit wear store closes soon! Make sure to shop today and save up to 35% on items sitewide! Our sale ends September 14th! Gear up now and support our school :) Click here to shop today ➡️ https://1stplace.sale/44748
⚡ Gorham Spirit Wear Flash Sale! ⚡
This weekend, grab new favorite tees for the whole family: Youth Tees for $17.99 and Adult Tees for $19.99! Plus, save up to 35% off everything else in the store.
🛒 Shop before it's gone: https://1stplace.sale/44748
This weekend, grab new favorite tees for the whole family: Youth Tees for $17.99 and Adult Tees for $19.99! Plus, save up to 35% off everything else in the store.
🛒 Shop before it's gone: https://1stplace.sale/44748
