IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
Monday, November 24th - Early Release (10:50) Teacher Conferences 11:30-2pm, 6-8pm
Tuesday, November 25th - Early Release (10:50) Teacher Conferences 11:30-2 pm
Wednesday, November 26th - Early Release (10:50)
Thursday/Friday, November 27th/28th - No School Thanksgiving
Tuesday, December 9th - Mid Point of Term 2
PRINCIPAL MESSAGE
Saturday we saw our Cross Country boys team finishing 4th in the state as a team. Andrew Kosiba and Greyson Duane ran the 4th and 11th fastest times respectively. Meghan McEleney placed 11/183 girls. Congrats to all runners!
Tuesday night we inducted a new class into the National Honor Society. It was a special ceremony which highlighted Character, Service Leadership + Scholarship. Congratulations to all new inductees!
Spirit week is upon us and we saw lots of Flannel today! Monday is Adam Sandler Day, Tuesday is funny shirt/meme day + of course, Wednesday, all classes will be wearing their colors! Bring the Spirit + Bring the noise…
We are GD!!
Rick Arena
REQUESTING A PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE
If you are interested in scheduling a Parent-Teacher Conference to discuss your student's progress, we encourage you to reach out directly to your student's teacher via email.
Teachers are the best resource for coordinating a mutually convenient time and format (in-person, virtual, or phone call) for your conference.
How to Schedule:
Just send an email to the teacher(s) you'd like to meet with.
Suggest a few times that are convenient for you, or just ask them what dates they have available.
Monday, November 24th - Teacher Conferences 11:30- 2pm, 6-8pm
Tuesday, November 25th - Teacher Conferences 11:30-2 pm
SUPPORT THE GROTON-DUNSTABLE EDUCATION FOUNDATION
For over 20 years, the Groton-Dunstable Education Foundation (GDEF), a volunteer-run nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the educational experience for every student in our public schools, has proudly invested over $720,000 in grants to our schools through hundreds of innovative and engaging programs and opportunities that go beyond the scope of the regular school budget. Last year, GDEF awarded 21 grants totaling over $20,000, supporting creative and impactful projects and experiences across all five schools, including outdoor learning kits and character assemblies, and sponsorships of Robotomies, Tour of the World, and DECA. With our district facing significant financial challenges, donor support matters now more than ever. Make a difference today by donating online at www.gdefinc.org/donate. Our students, our schools, and our community are worth it. Thank you for your support, the GDEF Board of Directors
We look forward to connecting with you to support your student's success!
MARKET BASKET GIFT CARDS TO THOSE IN NEED
Students of Mind Matters, will be granting Market Basket Gift Cards to families who may be experiencing food insecurity. If you would like to be considered for a Market Basket gift card, please fill out the form by clicking the application link below.
If you know anyone within the community that would benefit from this, please forward the link. The deadline is November 23 for completing the form and we hope to send out cards right after Thanksgiving!
Thank you
- Mind Matters Officers Sanna Gibbons and Griffin Southwick
Market Basket Gift card application
LAST CALL! WINTER SPORTS REGISTRATION CLOSES NEXT WEEK
The deadline for Winter Sports Registration is fast approaching! Registration will close next week. If your athlete plans to participate in a winter sport, please ensure they are fully registered before the deadline.
Important Eligibility Requirements:
To be eligible to start the winter season on December 1st, all athletes must meet the following criteria:
Fully Registered: Athletes must be completely registered for their respective winter sport.
No Outstanding Fees: All athletes must have paid any outstanding user fees from previous athletic seasons. Athletes with a user fee debt from a prior season will not be eligible to start on 12/1.
Don't miss the chance for your athlete to join the team! Click here for the registration page.
LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
The Florence Roche PTA is hosting their Annual Winter Fair on Saturday, December 6th and they are looking for student volunteers to help set up (Friday) and then run the event (Saturday).
The sign-up link is below if you are interested in gaining some easy volunteer hours. If anyone has questions, reach out to Jillian Doyle (volcor@florobopta.com).
Link to sign-up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904094EACA629A02-60002058-2025#/
TOY DRIVE
THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE & CLASS COMPETITION!
The Groton-Dunstable Athletic Boosters and Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is once again hosting our Thanksgiving Food Drive to benefit the Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry — and the competition between classes is back!
Last year, we collected an incredible 209.20 lbs of food and 228 items, with the Senior Class taking the win at 88.47 lbs and 91 items! Let’s see if they can defend their title this year, or if another class will rise to the challenge!
Most Needed Items:
Brownie mix, cookie mix, crackers, cranberry sauce, stuffing, gravy, and canned pineapple.
Drop-Off Locations:
Nov. 14–26: Groton-Dunstable Regional High School (4 boxes, one per grade)
Nov. 27: Thanksgiving Day Football Game at Tyngsborough High School
Please avoid donating extra-large “family” or “super-sized” items and check expiration dates before donating. Show your school spirit and help make a difference for families in our community this Thanksgiving — every donation counts toward your class total!
FROM THE ARTS BOOSTERS
Time to Clay Fundraiser – November 21–23
Join us for a creative weekend at Time to Clay! Paint your own pottery or create a glass fusion project — just in time for holiday gift giving. Mention Arts Boosters Fundraiser when you make your reservation or check out, and 20% of your purchase will support the arts at GDRHS!
See’s Candy Web Store – Open through December 5
Our virtual See’s Candy shop is still open! Orders ship directly to you, and proceeds support arts programs and scholarships at Groton-Dunstable HS.
Visit our website to view all upcoming events
GD ATHLETIC BOOSTER NEWS
Where: Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell
When: December 5, 2025 - 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!
GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT NEWS
Niche True Cost - Help families uncover the real price of College - Niche is excited to introduce Niche True Cost, a no-cost tool that gives families a personalized price of college, along with projected debt outlook, post-graduation earnings, and more—all in one place.
ATTENTION CLASS OF 2026 AND FAMILIES,
This is just a reminder of a few things that are special to seniors for the 2026 yearbook.
Mr. Adams helps me (Ms. Cook, the adviser) by tracking senior submissions as we get them, so please write to him at jadams@gdrsd.org if you have any senior-based questions.
SENIOR PORTRAIT SUBMISSIONS
Senior portraits are due on October 31, 2025. Here are the specifications we gave you during your senior portraits class assembly on June 5, 2025.
Once you've selected your headshot for the yearbook, go to https://yearbookshare.com/eShare and use the code gdyearbook to upload your portraits. (Exception: If you used Mark Lawrence Photographers to take your portrait, they upload your portrait directly to our publication. Everyone else must upload their portrait using the link above.)
SENIOR TRIBUTE ADS (from parents and friends)
We can only guarantee page space for purchased tribute ads up until December 31, 2025. After that date, we can't guarantee we will have ad space left because our staff has to designate space for the rest of the content that will fill our 144-page book at that time. Here's how you can build a senior tribute ad:
Go to GDRHS's Yearbook Order Center Page, and click to continue. (If you ever get asked for our job number, it's #6666.)
Scroll down to "Share Your Love," where you can design and pay for a senior tribute ad. This allows you to upload photos, write messages, and decide what size ad you want to buy.
Be sure to follow through on the process! We've had parents stop mid-design and forget to complete and pay for their ad. The ads do not get to us until they are paid for.
PURCHASING A YEARBOOK FOR YOUR SENIOR
Our presales deadline is December 31, 2025. The cost is $80, and guarantees your senior will get a book in May before they graduate.
Go to GDRHS's Yearbook Order Center Page to purchase your 2026 yearbook.
On January 1, 2026, the cost goes up to $90, and our staff has to estimate how many books beyond the presale we think we'll need in May when some students in grades 9-12 and their families realize they meant to buy a book but forgot to buy one during presales. Consequently, we do sell out.
Here's a link to a 1m 30s video, a page-turning tour of our 2025 yearbook. We can't wait to build your 2026 yearbook!
Sincerely,
Kelly Cook, Adviser, & the Entire Key Staff