IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
Friday, September 30th - Mid-Point of Term 1
Friday, October 4th - Picture retake day.
Saturday, October 5th - Homecoming Dance (7:00-9:30 pm)
Monday, October 14th - No School/Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Tuesday, October 22nd - PSAT Exam
Friday, October 25th - Early Release (10:50)
Link to school calendar - Calendar 2024 - 2025
GDRHS 2024 HOMECOMING DANCE
The GDRHS 2024 Homecoming Dance will be on Saturday, October 5th from 7-9:30 PM in the High School Gym. Tickets will be sold at all lunches starting on Monday. The cost is $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Guest forms for the dance must be turned in to the main office no later than Wednesday, October 2nd. Guest forms can be picked up at all lunches or found electronically here. Please note that students must be at school on Friday, October 4th in order to attend the dance. Additionally, heels will not be allowed on the gym floor. Students should plan accordingly. Snacks and drinks will be sold at the dance! If you have any questions you can reach out to the Class of 2026 advisors, Kerrie Carlozzi (kcarlozzi@gdrsd.org) or Caitlin Harrington (charrington@gdrsd.org).
PSAT REGISTRATION - LAST WEEK FOR SIGN UPS
The PSAT will be given on Tuesday, October 22 during the school day. We will start at 7:30 am and should be finished by lunch. Priority will be given to juniors. Sophomores will be allowed if there are additional spots available. Students must register to reserve their exam.
CLICK HERE FOR THE REGISTRATION
The cost is $25 per student. Cash or check made payable to GDRHS. Payments can be mailed to: GDRHS, Attn PSAT, 703 Chicopee Row, Groton MA 01450.
ATHLETIC BOOSTERS FUNDRAISER
The GD Athletic Boosters are selling these new Crusaders Senior Yard Signs that you can display in your yard all year long! Order by Sept 28th! https://forms.gle/omYn5D5ARjTg95qLA
** These are not replacing the graduation yard signs that they sell in April.
GROTON-DUNSTABLE CHAMBER CHOIR FUNDRAISER
Join the fun at Music Bingo and support the GD Chamber Choir's trip to France in 2025.
Learn more and purchase tickets at http://www.gdchamberchorus.org
GROTONFEST VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The time for Grotonfest is around the corner and the Groton Business Association is again looking for Groton-Dunstable students to volunteer for the event. Grotonfest is on September 28th and volunteers will be able to choose from three shifts or opt to help out for the entire day. Volunteer Form
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
The National Honor Society (https://www.nationalhonorsociety.org/about/) encourages achievement, integrity, leadership, and service among high school students. The NHS chapter at GDRHS will soon conduct our fall membership application process. On September 4, the invitation to apply will be emailed to eligible students. This invitation will go out to Juniors and Seniors with a weighted but unrounded GPA of at least 90%. The deadline for all application materials is Wednesday, September 25 at 2:00 pm. After the membership application process takes place, those students who are to be newly admitted will be notified.
Use this link to find information on our Guidance Department page about the expectations for students who are seeking membership in the GDRHS Chapter of the NHS.
GUIDANCE NEWS
College Aid Pro
Dear Groton Dunstable Regional Families,
We are excited to invite you to an essential session on "Financial Aid 101 with College Aid Pro." Whether you think you’re eligible for aid or not, this event is a must-attend. Many families unknowingly make mistakes that end up costing them tens of thousands of dollars. Don’t let that be your story!
Event Details:**Date:** October 1, 2024***Time:** 7 pm**Registration Link:** https://collegeaidpro.zoom.us/webinar/register/1917256390303/WN_vBa5BooVSIOGqlkWX3DlSg
During this session, you will learn:
1. Will you be eligible for financial aid?
2. Where is your student likely to receive scholarships?
3. How do we get discounts even if we won't qualify for financial aid?
4. FAFSA dos & don'ts (and 2024/2025 changes!)
5. Business & homeowner dos & don'ts
6. What divorced/separated families should know
Can’t make it live? No worries—register anyway to receive the recording.
We strongly encourage all families to attend, even if you think you might not qualify for financial aid. Completing the FAFSA is more important than ever, and this session will help ensure you get it right.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Ann-Marie Sanderson
High School Partnerships Coordinator
Client Success
COLLEGE VISITS
College Visits have started. Over 60 college and university representatives will be visiting G-D over the next few months. Visits happen during WIN Block and attendees MUST sign up in advance. To sign up, log into your Naviance Account and navigate to the college visits page. If you need help with Naviance, email your guidance counselor. Full list of College/University visits.