IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
April 20th - 24th: April Break
Friday, May 22nd - Senior last day -make-ups + obligations due
Saturday, May 23rd - Junior and Senior Prom @ Castleton Windham, NH
Friday, May 29th - Graduation
Tuesday, June 16th - Last day of School
PRINCIPAL MESSAGE
As promised this week was full of lots of excitement. Our students departed for Europe, one day we had over 250 athletes competing on campus, some of our students visited Boutwell and Swallow Union for their spring Day of Connection - Neurodiversity Acceptance, classrooms were filled with project completions, slide show presentations and even labs involving Skittles! The energy before vacations always brings a reminder that there is a time and place for most things and managing that can really add to experiences.
Upon our return, it will feel like a sprint. AP exams, Senior Finals, MCAS, Prom, Senior Week + Graduation all happen in under four weeks. Enjoy the much needed vacation, take some time to take time out, recharge your batteries and finish strongly. Families of Seniors….Hold on for a great ride!
We are GD!!
Rick Arena
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: EARN SCHOOL VOLUNTEER HOURS AS A TEACHER'S ASSISTANT AT THE PRESCOTT COMMUNITY CENTER IN GROTON NEXT WEEK!
Here is a sampling of classes to volunteer for:
From Stick to Stitch: A Hands-on Beginner Knitting Adventure
Foam Dart Blaster Squad
Snapology: Science of Superpowers & Mining and Building
Tiny Bird Puppet Making Workshop
Kids Italian Cooking: Homemade Gnocchi
Shape & Wonder: Air-Dry Clay Creations
April Break: Arts & Crafts + Fun!
Junk to Genius: Turning Everyday Waste to Amazing Creations
Click the link and scroll down for the details on the classes from Tuesday, 4/21 to Friday, 4/24 and to sign-up for one or more based on your interest and time:
https://grasshoppersignup.com/respond/2bba37a1-212f-4913-9a4d-7f5818fe8466
TWO FRONT ROW SEATS AT GRADUATION!
Senior Families: Win two front row seats at graduation while supporting the Groton-Dunstable Education Foundation! Raffle tickets are on sale now through May 11. Tickets cost $5 for one or $20 for five. One winner will be selected on May 12. Tickets are available here.
CAMP SUNSHINE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
The Camp Sunshine Volunteer Trip Application for July 2026 is now available! The trip will run from Monday, July 6 - Friday, July 10. Please be aware that students must be 16 at the time of the trip per Camp Sunshine Policy. Additionally current Seniors cannot participate as they will be graduates of GDRHS by the time of the trip!
Camp Sunshine is a retreat for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. This camp supports families who have children in various stages of the illness. Its mission is to provide a retreat for the entire family – the ill child, the parents and the siblings. This program is free for the families and is staffed by thousands of volunteers each year. Camp Sunshine is located in Casco, Maine. Students attending this trip will be volunteering as counselors for the week.
Applications must be turned in no later than 2 PM on Friday, May 8, 2026. Applications should be given to Mrs. Carlozzi in room 105. Applications can be found here or can be found outside room 105. More information regarding the trip can be found in the application. Additional information about Camp Sunshine can be found at their website: www.campsunshine.org and also in this informational video.
If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Kerrie Carlozzi at kcarlozzi@gdrsd.org.
ATHLETICS NEWS
JR/SR PROM
Night on the Bayou," the 2026 Junior/Senior Prom presented by the Class of 2027! The event will take place on Saturday, May 23rd, at The Castleton in Windham, NH.
Tickets will be sold at all lunches between March 30th and May 10th. Note the two pricing tiers:
Early Bird (March 30th - May 1st): $100 per ticket.
Regular Price (May 4th - May 8th): $125 per ticket.
Tickets are payable by cash or check made out to GDRHS. If you are bringing a guest from an outside school, you must get a signed guest form and return it to the office by 2:00 PM on May 1st.
ATTENTION SENIORS!!!!
LInk to Class of 2026 Senior Information.
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.