IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
Friday, March 27th: Parent Conference/Early Release (10:50)
Monday, March 30th: Course Selection Sheets are due!
Friday, April 3rd: Professional Development/Early Release (10:50)
Tuesday, April 7th: Beginning of Term 4
Wednesday, April 15th: Term 3 Report Cards Published
April 20th - 24th: April Break
PRINCIPAL MESSAGE
ELA MCAS is in the books! Mr. Kiley, Mrs Black, Mr. Bisbee, and their entire MCAS team did a fantastic job with executing the assessment. However, the students were equally responsible as almost all of the students came prepared with a charged Chromebook and they worked diligently to do their best. I was not here on the first day and received many emails from other principals who were experiencing all kinds of technical issues. In some cases, the assessment had to be postponed. Not at GD! Mr. Bisbee had successfully managed the change in protocols and prepared our systems to work flawlessly. Great job to all involved!
It’s showtime! We are seeing game uniforms being worn, robots going through their paces, and props being made as the various teams begin their game schedules, robotomies rolling along in their competitions, and the musical is only 2 weeks away! Join me in supporting all of our students!
March Madness is almost over so buckle up for the quickest and most action packed part of the year.
We are GD!!
Rick Arena
GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT NEWS
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.
Wednesday, April 15 at 7:00 pm ET
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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!
Drama Guild performers preparing for the opening of Little Shop of Horrors on April 10 in the Black Box Theater at the High School.
VISUAL ART DEPARTMENT NEWS
Several GDRHS Visual Artists have been recognized in various art exhibits, all of which are currently on display. The attached presentation includes featured artists and their award-winning work. This weekend is the last chance to see the in-person exhibits, including the Annual Greater Lowell Regional Art Show at the Loading Dock Gallery in Lowell (last day to view is Saturday, March 28th, 10am-3:30pm), and the Central MA Regional Youth Art Month Exhibition at the Worcester Art Museum, with a closing reception this Sunday, March 29th 1-3pm. Congratulations to all of our artists!
In-Person Exhibits (Closing this weekend)
Central MA Regional Youth Art Month Exhibition, Worcester Art Museum
Annual Greater Lowell Regional Art Show, Loading Dock Gallery: Flickering Futures
Virtual Exhibits
Massachusetts Amazing Emerging Artists Recognitions Juried Exhibit
Massachusetts Youth Art Month Virtual Exhibit
Emerging Young Artists Juried Exhibition, CVPA UMass Dartmouth
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!
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.
2026 “ARTISTS OF FRANCE & SPAIN” TRIP FUNDRAISER
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