IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
January 29, 2024, Monday - Term 2 Report Cards Published
February 6/7, 2024, Tuesday/Wednesday - Biology MCAS
February 9, 2024, Friday - Curriculum Day Early Release (10:50)
February 9, 2024, Friday - Winter Formal from 7 to 9 PM
February 19 - 23, 2024 - Winter Break
February 27, 2024, Tuesday - Midpoint Term 3
March 22, 2024, Friday - Curriculum Day Early Release (10:50)
March 26/27, 2024, Tuesday/Wednesday - ELA MCAS
GDRHS LOOKING FOR HOST FAMILIES
We are currently looking for Host Families for our International Exchange Student Program for the upcoming 24/25 school year. If you would like more information, please contact Mary Cain at mcain@gdrsd.org.
TEENS SPEAK
The Boston Globe's Ideas team is holding an exciting event next Monday, January 29th at More Than Words bookstore in Boston. The interactive event is designed for teenagers, parents, and teachers and will be hosted by our deputy ideas editor Kelly Horan. Kelly will be joined in conversation by local students who contributed to our recent Teens Speak special edition (https://apps.bostonglobe.com/opinion/ideas/graphics/2023/09/teens-speak/) - which included a piece from Groton-Dunstable student Sanna Gibbons — to share stories and discuss their questions, fears, and curiosities.
This link contains more info. and the ability to RSVP, which they are asking you to do if you'll be attending (https://teensspeak.splashthat.com/).
ATHLETICS USER FEES FALL/WINTER
All UNPAID Fall/Winter User Fees must be paid by next week or your child will be called down to Athletics and pulled off the team until their obligation is met.
VOLUNTEER CLUB NEWS
The Volunteer Club is hosting a food-can drive in support of Loaves and Fishes from January 29th through February 9th. Please bring any non-perishable goods to the donation box located in the front commons. Please contact any of the officers with any questions (Zak Metzger, John Terhune, Sal Marchio, and Catherine Daly). Happy donating!
HIGH SCHOOL WINTER FORMAL
On Friday February 9, 2024, The Class of 2024 is sponsoring a Winter Formal from 7 to 9 PM. Tickets are $10 and are being sold at all lunches. Come enjoy a winter's evening of fun and dance!
BUY A YEARBOOK AD FOR YOUR SENIOR
Make your senior child's high school experience extra special! Order a senior ad today at GDRHS’s Herff Jones Yearbook Order Center page.
Ad sizes are full-page ad ($400), 1/2-page ad ($250), a 1/4-page ad ($150), or a 1/8-page-ad ($100).
Problems or questions about online services? Contact the yearbook staff at hsyearbook@gdrsd.org
CLASS OF 2026 CALENDAR FUNDRAISER
The Class of 2026 is running a calendar fundraiser for the month of February. There will be a drawing every day for many chances to win some great prizes! Calendars are being sold by the sophomore class for $10 for a one time entry or $15 for unlimited entries for the whole month of February! Sales end January 31st. The calendar of prizes and the entry form can be found here.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact any students of the class of 2026 or one of the class advisors: Caitlin Harrington (charrington@gdrsd.org) or Kerrie Carlozzi (kcarlozzi@gdrsd.org).
GUIDANCE NEWS:
Attention Seniors! Scholarships are here. They can be found in your Naviance Account or on the Guidance Website. Check back often, as new scholarships continue to arrive.
MEFA NEWS
The 2024-25 FAFSA has been available for just a few weeks, and there’s quite a few changes in the new form. We put together some resources that can help families as they navigate the application. Click on each link to find our guidance.
