IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
Tuesday, March 3rd - Mid-Point of Term 3
Thursday, March 5th - Best Buddies Talent Show (6-8pm)
Friday, March 27th - Parent Conference/Early Release (10:50)
PRINCIPAL MESSAGE
Once again Mother Nature feels the need to remind us all of what it looks like to experience a New England Winter! Single digit temperatures, a few feet of snow and all kinds of closures and delays. With two high school students in my house, there was much to cheer about knowing their vacation was extended.
The hockey team is still battling in the post season with the boys upsetting the #10 ranked team in a 5-4 thriller. They face 7th ranked Scituate on Saturday in a Sweet 16 match up in Pembroke @ 4pm.
The Midway point for Term III is Tuesday March 3rd. All grades should be current on that day. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to teachers.
The Black Box Theater will be getting a new floor and we hope it will be completed for next week. Other improvements are on the docket and are scheduled to be completed before Little Shop of Horrors goes live!!
We are GD!!
Rick Arena
ATTENTION AP STUDENTS AND PARENTS
AP payments for Semester 2 AP Classes are due MONDAY, May 2, 2026. Please make checks payable to GDRHS ($110 per exam) and submit to Guidance. All Fall APs should have already been paid for.
NOTICE FOR SPRING SPORTS AND CLUBS
It’s almost time to take the field! Spring sports officially kick off in 2 ½ weeks. To keep the momentum going, please make sure your student is cleared for tryouts. Athletes will be sidelined from tryouts until their registration is complete, physicals are updated, and any outstanding user fee obligations are met. Don't wait until the last minute—check your status today!
A Note on Club Fees: For those participating in our extracurricular clubs, there is a one-time $100 fee used to pay our club advisors. The best part? This is a flat fee—once paid, students can join as many different clubs as they like for the remainder of the year. Please check your email for a status update to see if your payment is up to date.
GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT NEWS
JUNIOR & PARENT/GUARDIAN COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT
Thank you to those that joined us for college night! Here is the presentation link. Please reach out to your student's guidance counselor with any questions: Click Here for the Presentation
SAT PREP WITH LENTZ & LENTZ
SPECIAL OLYMPIC FUNDRAISER - POLAR PLUNGE
I’m excited to announce that Bear One is BACK! On Friday, March 13, 2026, you will have the chance to participate in a Mobile Polar Plunge Fundraiser to support Special Olympics & Unified Sports at GD!
You can sign up as sponsors and raise funds for this amazing cause. To be able to participate in the plunge, you must raise a minimum of $25 in donations.
Every dollar raised goes directly toward supporting athletes of the Special Olympics and giving them the opportunity to compete and succeed. If you're interested in signing up to participate, please use the website linked below to get started. I have also attached a video that explains Unified & the polar plunge and what it's all about!! Teams and costumes are encouraged! Join your friends, teammates, and club peers to get involved!
Let’s work together to make this event a big success and support a truly wonderful cause!
BEST BUDDIES TALENT SHOW
GD ARTS BOOSTERS FUND RAISER
Save the Date - Groton Dunstable Arts Boosters Fundraiser Update
On Thursday, March 12th the delicious and generous Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza (201 CONSTITUTION AVENUE) is donating back 20% of Dine-In, Takeout & Pick up orders to support a great cause -- Groton Dunstable Arts Boosters!
On behalf of Groton Dunstable Arts Boosters you’re invited to join us and eat out, not only in support of the organization, but to show one of your local restaurants some love too!
We ask that you RSVP here: https://grouprai.se/e319280 (even if you’re not completely sure) so Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza knows roughly how many orders to expect & so you have access to all the event details.
We hope you can make it, and please feel free to send this invitation to your friends and family. Thanks in advance for your support!
ATTENTION SENIORS!!!!
Graduation is fast approaching, if you have not ordered your Cap & Gown or verified your legal name for your diploma please do so now!!
DIPLOMAS: A form was sent to all seniors about how you would like your name to appear on your diploma and how you would like it announced at graduation. If you have not done so, please be sure to complete that as soon as possible. Click here for link.
CAP & GOWN: In order to participate in graduation, you must wear a cap and gown. Order by January 30th to avoid late fees. All that is required for graduation is the cap, gown and tassel, that is the Graduation Kit and is $34.25. CLICK HERE to order your Cap & Gown and other graduation accessories. Questions? Call Jostens at (888) 248-9084 or Email us at jostens@scholasticsolutions.net
SCHOLARSHIPS: Scholarships are arriving. They can be found in your Naviance account or on the Guidance Website. Check back often because new ones arrive daily.