Important Upcoming Dates:
Tuesday, September 22: Building a Positive School Culture Assembly
Friday, October 2: Homecoming Game vs Greater Lawrence
Friday, October 2: Term 1 Progress Reports
Saturday, October 3: Homecoming Dance
Monday, October 12: No School Columbus/Indigenous People Day
Friday, October 16 District ½ Day
Principal Message
We are so proud of all of the hard work and dedication of our staff and students who came together to earn this distinction. This is another reason why GD remains a safe place where students feel a sense of belonging
From Special Olympics Massachusetts:
“We are thrilled to congratulate Groton-Dunstable Regional High School on receiving National Banner Recognition from Special Olympics North America once again!
National Banner Recognition is the highest level of recognition in the Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® program and celebrates schools that demonstrate excellence in inclusion, advocacy, and respect. This achievement reflects the commitment of the athletes, partners, students, coaches, volunteers, teachers, staff, and administration who work together every day to create a school community where everyone belongs, everyone is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to participate.
Groton-Dunstable Regional High School has demonstrated what is possible when a school community makes inclusion a priority. Your leadership, dedication, and commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for students to learn, lead, and grow together have made your school a model for others.
This is an extraordinary accomplishment. Your school is one of just 17 schools in Massachusetts and 288 schools nationwide to earn National Banner Recognition for the 2025–26 school year. Special Olympics Massachusetts has an impressive list of 87 schools that have now reached this top level.
Well done, Groton-Dunstable Regional High School!”
Make no mistake about it, this is GD!!
We had our Activities Fair on Tuesday where we had over 50 clubs, teams, and organizations represented in the gym. From the Fishing Club to the Chess Club to the Music Production Club, there is something for everyone. It is a great unifying event for our GD community and offers each student to be proactive and encourage that sense of belonging.
Today we experienced our first lunch on the ½ day. About 70 students took advantage of this offering which was what the Cafe Staff had predicted. They seamlessly handled the requests and we hope to improve the experience for the next time.
We are GD!
Rick Arena
Graduation Date June 4th
Although the initial date for graduation was mistakenly set before Memorial Day, we will continue to have graduation as we always have done, on the Friday after Memorial Day, June 4, 2026.
PSAT Exam Information for Juniors
Exam Details
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time: Arrival at 7:00 AM (ends before lunch)
Eligibility: Open to GDRHS school Juniors
Cost: $25 per student
Technology Requirements
GDRHS Students: Must bring and test on their school-issued Chromebook.
Homeschool Students: Must bring an approved testing device with the Bluebook application pre-installed.
Registration & Payment
Registration: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Payment Methods: Cash or check payable to GDRHS.
Payments can be dropped off to the guidance office or mailed to:
GDRHS
Attn: PSAT
703 Chicopee Row
Groton, MA 01450
College Affordability Presentation
Hannah Pierpont, a Groton resident and independent college consultant, is offering a presentation about college affordability again this year. The in-person talk is open to everyone and will be most useful for parents/guardians who have children who: are high school juniors or younger, are US citizens or permanent residents, and intend to enroll in a four-year college or university. You can learn more about the talk and sign up for either date directly on the library websites below.
Wednesday, September 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Ayer Library
Thursday, September 24, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Groton Public Library
Yearbook: Senior Portrait Deadline, Presale Orders, Senior Tribute Ads
Hello seniors! This is a reminder to submit your senior portrait by October 31st. If you haven’t taken one yet, schedule your session now with a photographer. The weather is only getting colder from here on out!
Remember to match the specifications for the portraits: a head-and-shoulders shot with you looking directly into the camera. When submitting your photo, make sure it’s high-resolution and name the file with your first and last name.
Use this link ( https://yearbookshare.com/eShare) to submit your senior portrait to Varsity Yearbook. The school eshare code is gdyearbook.
To all students, remember to order your yearbook! We usually sell out all extra yearbooks.
Use this link (https://yearbookordercenter.com/), and enter our job code 6666 to buy your yearbook for pre-sale at $80 until December 31st, 2026. Late orders will be $90 through the same link.
Parents of seniors, if you want to buy a tribute ad for your child, use the same link you used to order a yearbook.
High School Parents — Come Learn More About the Arts Boosters!
Do you have a student involved in music, drama, visual arts, or another arts program at Groton-Dunstable Regional High School? Or are you simply interested in helping support arts opportunities for our students?
Join the Groton-Dunstable Arts Boosters for a casual, in-person informational meeting:
Tuesday, October 6
7:00–8:00 PM — stop by anytime
Groton Public Library
Historical Room, 3rd Floor
Come learn who we are, what we do, and the many ways the Arts Boosters support students across the high school arts programs. Through fundraising and community support, we provide grants, resources, scholarships, and funding for opportunities that might not otherwise be possible.
We’d also love to introduce more parents to the organization. Getting involved doesn’t have to mean a big time commitment. Whether you’re interested in volunteering at an occasional event, helping behind the scenes, sharing a particular skill, or simply learning more about what we do, there’s a place for you.
There’s no obligation to join or volunteer — just stop by, meet us, ask questions, and find out more.
We’d love to see some new faces and hear some new ideas!
Questions? Contact us at gdhsartsboosters@gmail.com.
Annual Breast Cancer Fundraiser
Volunteers Needed - 3rd Annual Breast Cancer Fundraiser at Cow Pond Fields.
We will be hosting our third annual fundraiser this October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Thanks to our amazing community, we have already raised over $2,200 for this important cause.
To make this event a success, we need volunteers to lend a hand on Saturdays at the Cow Pond fields. If you're interested in helping out, please sign up using this Google Sheet. Just add your contact info and
choose any open time slots that work for you—and we encourage you to sign up with a friend!
October GDYS Breast Cancer Fundraiser
Where: Cow Pond Playing Fields
When: 10/3, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31
Times: See the document above for time slots.
If you have questions or want more info:
Are you looking to support your students with additional college application resources? This October, we’re offering free, virtual College Admissions Workshops where your students can receive support from current college students on their applications. Schoolhouse workshops are designed to complement the support school counselors already provide.
Through these workshops, your students will:
Learn from current college students from schools such as Harvard, Caltech, UChicago, Yale, and many more.
Follow a curriculum developed by college experts.
Learn alongside a small group of peers.
Our October workshops range from two to four weeks and will walk students through filling out college applications, writing college essays, and understanding financial aid.
Registration is open from now until September 30!
Learn more about Schoolhouse here.
This October, Schoolhouse is offering three free College Admissions Workshops for you to learn directly from current college students and gain practical guidance on the college application journey.