Gorham High School

Continued... Every year, for the Staff Appreciation Football Game, the players give their jerseys to a staff member who has had a positive impact on them. Check out this year's photos! And please join us for the game at 3:00PM.

Every year, for the Staff Appreciation Football Game, the players give their jerseys to a staff member who has had a positive impact on them. Check out this year's photos! And please join us for the game at 3:00PM.

For any students interested in learning more about what the U.S. Navy has to offer, Petty Officer Brian Canaday will be set-up at the table in front of the cafeteria during the lunches on Wednesday, October 16th - please feel free to stop by and ask any questions that you might have!

Massachusetts College of Art and Design is holding a National Portfolio Day on Saturday, October 19th from 12 - 4 pm; this is a great opportunity for interested students and their families to meet with counselors, and faculty from accredited art and design schools for free portfolio reviews! Learn more and register by going to massart.edu/npd2024

For any students interested in learning more about what the U.S. Marine Corps has to offer, there will be a recruiter set-up at the table in front of the cafeteria during the lunches on Thursday, October 17th - please feel free to stop by and ask any questions that you might have!

Are you retired? Join us to share your story with students at Gorham High School. Participate in biweekly interviews to share insights on how to lead a happy and meaningful life. To learn more and express interest, email eliza.kenigsberg@gorhamschools.org or call 222-1355.

Gorham Schools, in partnership with ParentGuidance.org, is offering a FREE webinar to parents/guardians of all ages on the topic of Social Media and how you can keep your child safe by being more involved. The webinar will be Oct. 15 and is open to any Gorham parent/guardian wishing to learn more in this area. Check out the flyer below and register today!

A message to students and staff who are interested in RamPAGE, the GHS book club. Our first meeting will be Tuesday October 8th at 2:15 in the library! This is an informal first meeting, so please stop by if you feel like Book Club might be for you! If you have questions see Mrs. Bowers in the RAM Lab, or Mrs. Tibbetts in the library!

The Girl Up Club meets Thursdays at 7:30 in Mrs. In Wyatt's room, new members are always welcome. If interested please come join us or email Mrs.Wyatt for a google classroom code.

Community Service Opportunity: Galilee’s Penny Store is a community event designed to help kids, who otherwise might not be able to buy a gift, buy Christmas presents for their families. The Penny Store runs for three days: Wednesday December 4, 12-3pm, and Saturdays the 7th and 14th from 10am-2pm. Volunteers arrive 30 minutes before they open to help get final setup complete and be familiar with wrapping materials, layout, etc. Volunteers fill a number of roles such as greeting “shoppers” and explaining how the store works, helping restock tables, explaining items and helping kids decide on gifts, and gift wrapping. The greatest need for help is for volunteers willing to wrap gifts. Lunch and snacks are provided for volunteers, and breaks can be taken as needed. Total volunteer time is 4 1/2 hours. For more info or to sign up, feel free to contact: Galilee Church, Kevin Lambertson (207)432-1861, kevlambertson17@gmail.com

Saint Joseph's College of Maine is hosting "Is a Business Major for ME?" on Tuesday, November 19th from 8:30 am to 1:45 pm. This event is geared toward high school students interested in a business major - Business Admin, Business Management, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, etc. The event is sponsored by the Maine Society of Public Accountants, WIPFLI, and the Career Studio at Saint Joseph's College! For any questions regarding this event, please contact: Career Studio at 207-893-7575/careerstudio@sjcme.edu or the Admissions Office at 1-800-338-7057/admissions@sjcme.edu

Smith has an exciting opportunity for current seniors who are interested in Smith! Their Fall Open House will take place on Monday, November 11th from 1 pm to 4 pm and will go beyond a typical campus visit to highlight academic opportunities, student life, and financial aid! Students who are interested will be able to: Discover the power of their open curriculum Attend a Smith class Explore campus with a current Smithie Learn about Smith's financial aid and no-loan policy If interested, please register by going to - https://apply.smith.edu/register/foh24

Thank you to these awesome GHS students for planting this tree on campus for us!

Great events for parents and guardians this evening. Mr. Gardener, our JMG Specialist, has organized a welcome for the parents who have students in his program. And Trisha Cherry, one of our school counselors, is presenting on the financial aid process for parents of seniors.

Students who are interested in learning more about the world of Pharmacy are invited to the URI College of Pharmacy Exploration Day on Friday, November 22 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm! This event is designed to give high school students and their families a closer look at their six-year Pharm.D. and four-year Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Science (BSPS) programs. As the No. 1 public university in New England (ranked by Wall Street Journal), the University of Rhode Island offers exceptional opportunities in the booming pharmacy field. During this event, attendees will: Explore exciting career paths in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences Tour their state-of-the-art College of Pharmacy and high-tech simulation labs Participate in fun health and wellness activities Connect with faculty and their student RAMbassadors For any questions, feel free to reach out to Erica Estus, Pharm.D., BCGP, Clinical Professor Pharm.D. Program Director, Student Affairs Chair, Admission Committee at estus@uri.edu To register for this event, please go to: https://admissions.uri.edu/register/?id=3a693394-2d0e-4d63-a074-34942ff6c12f

The Landing School of Boatbuilding & Design is a non-profit post-secondary institution with rolling admissions, teaching Wooden or Composite Boat Building, Marine Systems, Yacht Design and Boatyard Management. Programs last one school year, and an Associates degree is available after completion of two programs; they also have pathways to Bachelor degrees with other universities. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. The course length might be the perfect fit for those seeking a gap year. For any students who may be interested in the marine industry, please consider attending one of their Open Houses (please see attached), or call for a tour anytime. Any question, please reach out to The Landing School directly at 207-810-2286 or go to their website - admissons@landingschool.edu

AUDITIONS for the the annual Gorham High School musical LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS are just two weeks away. Audition packets are available outside the music room.

The Beekeeping Club harvested roughly 70lbs of honey from our school hives today! Stay tuned for sales at lunches later in October/November.

Schola, Gorham's yearbook club, will have its next meeting on Wednesday, 10/9 at 7:20 in D-203. New members welcome!

College Fair Info: STARS IN Northern New England will take place on Thursday, October 3rd from 6:00-8:30 pm at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School! This is a great opportunity for students and their families who would like to learn more about the following colleges, to participate in: Caltech, Case Western Reserve University, Colby College, Dartmouth College, MIT, Northwestern University, University of Alabama, University of Chicago, University of Denver, University of Maryland, University of Notre Dame, University of Southern California, and Vanderbilt University. More information can be found by going to the Oxford Hills Comprehensive School website - https://www.msad17.org/o/oxford-hills-high-school