IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
Friday, September 18th - Early Release (10:50) PD District
Friday, September 26th - Picture Retakes
Tuesday, September 30th - Mid Point of Term 1
Wednesday, October 22nd - PSAT Exam (Juniors only)
PRINCIPAL MESSAGE
Our first 5 day week! We are all feeling a bit of a wake up call with summer slowly drifting behind us and reality creeping towards us. The first assignments or assessments have been administered, Clubs are beginning to meet, Teams are playing games, rehearsals are looming, Open House is over, and our routines are beginning to take shape. Our Activities Fair was a huge success with over 40 after school opportunities available for our students to explore. We had 100’s of sign ups for the Chess, Spanish, Fishing, Book, and Korean Dance clubs to name a few. There is something for everyone and if not, students can create their own. Students taking advantage of the many opportunities to participate in an activity after school always adds much value to their confidence, their self esteem, and future success.
It is important to understand some of our students are also trying to manage many new experiences and possibly adjusting to different roles in the classroom, on our fields/court/courses/stage and even within their own social circles. We are here to help support them as they navigate these first few weeks and are asking you to have an understanding of what they are going through if you see them a bit off. Let’s work together in giving these students all the tools necessary to be successful!
Enjoy the weekend.
Sincerely,
Rick Arena
SCHOOL COUNCIL SIGN UP
If you are interested in serving on our School Council, please click this link to sign up. Meetings will run from 2:15-3:15pm on Oct 14, Dec 9, Feb 10, April 7, May 12.
SEPAC
Greetings to families of students in special education!
We’d love for you to join GD SEPAC for our Welcome Back Dessert & Discussion- an informal evening to connect with our community to share ideas about supporting students with unique learning needs as we kick off the school year.
Questions - email gdsepac2@gmail.com
PEER LEADERS: NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!
Build leadership skills, make a difference, and set a positive example at GD. Peer Leaders organize projects like Project Mitten, kindness lessons, safe driving programs, and more.
Requirements: 9 service hours/semester, meeting participation, and a pledge against bullying/substance use.
Apply by Sept. 30 at 2 PM: Complete the application form and have two teachers email Ms. McManus a recommendation.
Questions? Contact kmcmanus@gdrsd.org or htraverse26@gdrsd.us
ATTENTION JUNIORS: PSAT REGISTRATION
The PSAT will be given to Juniors on Wednesday, October 22 during the school day. Arrival time for the exam is 7:00 am and should be finished by lunch. Students must be juniors and register below to reserve their exam. Students must use their school issued Chromebook for this exam.
CLICK HERE FOR THE REGISTRATION
The cost is $25 per student. Cash or check made payable to GDRHS. Payments can be mailed to: GDRHS, Attn PSAT, 703 Chicopee Row, Groton MA 01450.
GROTON-DUNSTABLE FAMILY NIGHT WITH THE UMASS LOWELL RIVER HAWKS!
Mark your calendars for a fun night of hockey and school spirit! Join us on Friday, December 5, 2025 as the UMass Lowell River Hawks take on Boston College in an exciting Hockey East showdown.
Where: Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell
When: 7:15 PM puck drop
Tickets: $15 per person
This is a great opportunity for Groton-Dunstable families to come together, cheer on the River Hawks, and enjoy an action-packed night on the ice!
Purchase your tickets online here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/grotondunstable63
We can’t wait to see you there—let’s fill the stands with Crusader pride!
DONATIONS NEEDED FOR CONCESSION STAND
The Junior Class of 2027 has a very big year ahead of us. We are in charge of selling concessions at our home football games, the homecoming dance, prom and our yearly fundraisers that we put on. Knowing this we need all the support and help we can get. We are kindly asking for your donations to help us start out this year strong so we can kick off running the concession stand at our home football games. If you are willing to donate you can use the sign up below, anything is appreciated, or if your children want to help out they can volunteer their time to help run the concession stand and future events to come over the months ahead. We hope we can get your support throughout this big year so everything can run smoothly and we are able to make our prom and next year's senior week great! Thank you in advance and we really appreciate your support.
-GD Class of 2027 Officers.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EAAA82CA3FAC61-58057410-gdconcessions