IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
Tues + Wed, May 19-20 - Math MCAS
Wed + Thurs, May 20-21 Senior Final Exams(both ½ days for seniors only)
Friday, May 22nd - Senior last day -make-ups + obligations due
Saturday, May 23rd - Junior and Senior Prom @ Castleton Windham, NH
Thursday, May 28 Graduation rehearsal + Senior Awards night
Friday, May 29th - Graduation rehearsal and Graduation
Tuesday, June 16th - Last day of School
PRINCIPAL MESSAGE
May is the month of celebration and recognition. Tuesday, I was part of a dinner which was put on by our School Committee and the Council on Aging. It was a wonderful time where students, staff and community members celebrated the support we have for each other and how the good work we do is made possible by many outside of the building. Thank you to these student volunteers who were once again phenomenal and also took the time to eat and chat with our guests.
Thursday, we once again celebrated the top students in the Class of 2026 with a recognition breakfast. We did make one change this year by adding a few students who are entering Education as a concentration of study in college. This inclusion illustrated the importance of not just doing well in the classroom but also applying that knowledge and work to a field we all hold in the highest esteem.
We will have Class Awards nights and of course graduation which is ultimate recognition for all students.
Congratulations to all who have, and will be, recognized for contributing to our school community.
We are GD!!
Rick Arena
GROTONFEST SPRING - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Looking for community service hours?
Groton's Spring Festival is coming up on May 17th. They are still looking for volunteers to help vendors unload / load their vehicles.
7:45am - 10am for morning shift and / or
3:45pm - 5pm for afternoon shift
RSVP to Jennifer Moore, Event Coordinator
FRIENDS OF GD CHAMBER CHOIR COUNTDOWN TO SUMMER RAFFLE
Are you ready for some summer fun? Enter the Friends of GD Chamber Choir Countdown to Summer Raffle to take a chance on some amazing prizes, including a Solo stove, a Pizzelo Gusto outdoor pizza oven, or an overnight package at the Groton Inn! Tickets are only $5/piece and the Raffle runs through May 21. Proceeds from the raffle support the chamber choir's travel performance opportunities.
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.
ATTENTION SENIORS!!!!
LInk to Class of 2026 Senior Information.
GUIDANCE NEWS!
HOW TO PAY THE BILL Presented by College Aid Pro
Tuesday, May 19 at 7:00 pm ET
Please join Groton-Dunstable Regional High School Counseling Department and College Aid Pro for this free webinar: How to Pay the Bill, a quick, practical webinar to help families plan for fall tuition—before the bill arrives. We’ll cover how to use your resources wisely, reduce borrowing, and make smart loan decisions if needed. From 529s and family contributions to federal and private loans, you’ll learn what to use, when, and why.
You’ll learn:
Key payment timelines
How to use savings strategically (529s, UTMA, family support)
Ways to minimize borrowing
Why students should consider federal loans—even if you don’t need them
An overview of federal, parent, state, and private loan options
Can't make it? Click below to register and you'll receive the webinar recording sent directly to your email address after the presentation.
Register now to build a clear, confident plan.
In Step with College Planning - MEFA
As your juniors plan for college, point them to our College Admissions and Financial Aid Timeline. Segmented by season, the timeline provides action steps to help students navigate the process of applying for college and financial aid. Students will find links, important reminders, and key resources to guide them through the next several months.
NEACAC SPRING COLLEGE FAIR AT ASSUMPTION UNIVERSITY
Tuesday, May 19 - 5:30-7:30
"Join us on campus for the NEACAC Spring College Fair on Tuesday, May 19, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Plourde Recreation Center. Students and families will have the opportunity to hear from nearly 100 New England colleges in attendance."
To register: https://www.neacac.org/spring-college-fairs-2026
