IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
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
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR GROTONFEST SPRING
Sunday, May 19th
They are specifically encouraging underclassmen to volunteer, since this event is scheduled for the day after prom. Volunteers will be asked to help vendors carry items to / from their cars at the beginning and end of the event and help ensure that everything is running smoothly during the day.
The available time slots are:
8:00a-12:00p / 11:00a-3:00p / 1:00p-5:00p
They typically need the most help for the morning shift. If anyone has any questions or needs to make a change to their sign-up, they can contact Violet Brier vbrier25@gdrsd.us or Arwa Yahya ayahya25@gdrsd.us:
Here is the link to sign up for a slot:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbym3lS6UEMbLc5sS_oOEV68jIE_NYsl123wqGHpmFaoHvKQ/viewform
VOLUNTEER CLUB NEWS
The Volunteer Club is hosting a food-can drive in support of Loaves and Fishes 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
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.
SUPPORTIVE PARENT SOLUTIONS
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.
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.
