IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
March 24th & 25th (Tue/Wed): English Language Arts (ELA) MCAS All 10 graders
March 27th (Fri): Parent Conference/Early Release (10:50)
March 30th (Mon): Course Selection Sheets are due!
April 3rd (Fri): Professional Development/Early Release (10:50)
April 7th (Tue): Beginning of Term 4
April 15th (Wed): Term 3 Report Cards Published
April 20th - 24th: April Break
PRINCIPAL MESSAGE
MCAS and scheduling! These are two things that require lots of time, resources and energy but really do pay off in the end.
Sophomores need to bring in their SCHOOL ISSUED Chromebooks FULLY CHARGED on Tuesday and Wednesday for ELA MCAS testing. We will have breakfast for them and provide them with the necessary nvironment to set them up for success. Good Luck!!
Scheduling season is upon us and we met with all students this past week, including the rising 9th graders. Course selections need to be done by March 29th so please take the time to create a BALANCED schedule. These are done on the sheets given to them and in the STUDENT PORTAL through SchoolBrains. Please see the emails sent out today and visit our Scheduling information page.
It is great to see so many students participating in after school activities. Spring Sports, Clubs, the theater and spending time with friends in a safe space. The energy of the building has always been dictated by the students and they have added so much value to our culture by being connected to our school community outside the school day. They Belong!
Speaking of energy, I asked a group of students from the tech crew of our musical production next month to help finish painting a wall in the Black Box Theater. Not only did they finish that wall, but they also went on to complete the entire other side of the theater. We should be proud of our students as they take a vested interest in how our building represents our values. There are many people working hard to provide much needed face-lifts all across our campus. A renovated Black Box Theater and new signage throughout the campus are on the docket for this Spring. Plus- Look for the Spirit Rock to be paying homage to our Winning Robotics Team. Great work in capturing the first ever NH “Winner” Banner!!
Thanks to all involved in making this school and campus a little better.
We are GD!!
Rick Arena
GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT NEWS
NEACAC COLLEGE FAIR @ BISHOP GUERTIN -
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:30 pm.
Scheduling Information
Here is the link to all things scheduling. Courses must be selected in the students Schoolbrains Portal by March 29th and Course selection sheets should be turned into guidance by March 30, 2026. It is important to get your selections turned in on time. Classes fill up quickly.
DRAMA GUILD NEWS
Tickets Available: Spring Show: Little Shop of Horrors, 4/10 and 4/11 at the High School.
The GDRHS Drama Guild is getting ready to present their spring musical; Little Shop of Horrors; Broadway Version, produced by agreement with Music Theater International. All related production materials are provided by MTI. mtishows.com. We'll have 7pm performances on Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11. We'll also have a 2pm matinee on Saturday. April 11. Something new for the Drama Guild is that, for this show, tickets will be sold online in advance using a credit card through the GoFan system courtesy of GDRSD Athletics.
HERE is the online Ticketing Information: Use this link https://gofan.co/app/school/MA14585 for the main page with all of the show dates & times. And these are the links for ticket sales for each of the three shows.
4/10 7pm https://gofan.co/event/6298158?schoolId=MA14585
4/11 2pm https://gofan.co/event/6298185?schoolId=MA14585
4/11 7pm https://gofan.co/event/6298191?schoolId=MA14585
Each show has available tickets at this time at $15.00 each and is limited to 8 tickets per transaction. If your group needs more than 8 tickets, please go back for more than one transaction. We hope to see you at the shows!
GET INVOLVED WITH THE GD ARTS BOOSTERS!
The GD Arts Boosters are always looking for new parents to join us in supporting music, theater, and visual arts at the high school. Whether you can help occasionally or want to be more involved, every contribution of time makes a real difference for our student artists.
Looking ahead, we’ll especially need extra helping hands for concessions and Candy Grams during the upcoming spring musical, Little Shop of Horrors, coming up in April. These events are fun, social, and one of our most important ways to support arts programs and scholarships.
Interested in helping out or learning more? Join our sign-up list here:
https://forms.gle/RFfZT1fsKcVL7Kvz7 or send us an email at GDHSArtsBoosters@gmail.com
We’d love to have you join us and be part of supporting the arts at GD!
GD ENGLISH 10 MCAS
Students must bring in their School Issued Chromebook fully charged
Website: Test Prep, Scholarship, and Accommodations Info
The Grade 10 English MCAS will be given on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, and Wednesday, March 25, 2026. It is an untimed test. It is an untimed test. Students have as long as they need to complete it.
Ms. Kelly Cook, the English Department Chair, met with the sophomores and she shared the GD English 10 MCAS website with them as a resource through their school email.
Your child can use this website to get familiar with the test and to learn about college scholarships related to doing well on the MCAS.
Even though the MCAS is no longer a graduation requirement, a high school's performance on the test does affect the school's ranking on different lists that come out every year comparing cities and towns across the state, so we ask you to encourage your child to do their best.
Kelly Cook, 9-12 English Language Arts and Literacy Coordinator
ATTENTION SENIORS!!!!
LInk to Class of 2026 Senior Information.
Senior Week 2026: The Class of 2026 Officers are excited to announce this year's senior week events! Senior week will take place the week of graduation, Tuesday, May 26th - Friday, May 29th. Please note that Monday, May 25th is Memorial Day, so no events will take place on that day.
The Senior week flier can be found here. This flier outlines the events that will take place, the location of these events and any costs associated with these events. Participation at senior week events is optional (with the exception of graduation rehearsal which is required for all students who are participating in the graduation ceremony) but students are encouraged to attend!
Sign up information has been emailed to students and parents of the class of 2026. Sign up, forms and payment for these events are due no later than Tuesday, March 31st. Any questions can be directed to the Class of 2026 advisors Kerrie Carlozzi (kcarlozzi@gdrsd.org) and Caitlin Harrington (charrington@gdrsd.org).
Senior Walk: The Groton Dunstable Graduating class of 2026 will be participating in the 2nd Annual Senior Walk on Tuesday, May 26th as they walk down memory lane to where it all began for some of them. Seniors will board school buses at the Groton Dunstable Regional High School in their gowns and visit all the schools in our district where they will be welcomed by younger students who will be standing in the hallways cheering them on as they walk through the schools.
If you have any questions about this event or are interested in supporting this event, please reach out to Jen West (jend5375@aol.com) or Kelley Enos (gillisks@comcast.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.
GD DECA FUNDRAISER
DECA fundraiser with Crumbl Cookies. Scan the QR code on the flyer and place an order for your sweet treats. Please remember to note your cookie choice(s) in the comments section at check out and the building (High School or Middle School) for delivery. Help send the team to the international competition in Atlanta.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR GROTONFEST SPRING
Student volunteers requested for the GrotonFest spring festival. The festival will take place on Sunday, May 17th and they are in need of volunteers to help set up for the event and to help clean up afterwards. A lot of this work will involve helping the vendors get to/from their spots quickly, so that they can keep traffic moving smoothly.
They have two shifts available: Morning Shift: 7:45am - 10:45am and Afternoon Shift: 3:45pm - 5:30pm.
For more info. or to RSVP
Jennifer Moore | Event Coordinator | GrotonFest
GrotonFest Family of Festivals
Website | www.GrotonFest.com
GD ATHLETIC BOOSTERS FUND RAISER
Spring Flower Sale is Here!
Support the Groton-Dunstable Athletic Boosters and get your spring flowers at the same time! Choose from tulips, hydrangeas, lilies, daffodils, hyacinths, and begonias—perfect for brightening up your yard or gifting.
Order by: March 24
Pickup: April 4 at Groton-Dunstable Regional High School
Order here: http://gdboosters.square.site
Thank you for supporting Groton-Dunstable student athletes!
SEPAC NEWS
NM SEPAC and NMHS are proud to announce our first ever Transition Information Fair. March 24th! This fair is geared towards students in grade 9-12 who are currently on an IEP or 504.
The fair will feature colleges who offer educational support for students, technical programs for students who do not want to attend college and transition programs for students who need additional assistance post HS graduation.
