IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
Friday, October 4th - Homecoming football game at 7:00 p.m. and bonfire at 6:30 p.m.
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
MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL SIERPINA
I just want to remind everyone that our Homecoming football game is tonight versus North Middlesex. Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m. and there will be a bonfire prior to the start of the game. We hope to see all of our students and families at the game tonight! Also, the Homecoming dance is tomorrow beginning at 7:00 p.m - 9:30 p.m. in the high school gym. I want to thank Mrs. Carlozzi and Ms. Harrington for all their hard work in putting this together. We are excited for our Homecoming events! I hope you all have a great weekend.
GDRHS 2024 HOMECOMING DANCE
The GDRHS 2024 Homecoming Dance is tomorrow! The cost of tickets is $20 at the door. Students are not allowed to bring a guest unless the guest form was completed and turned in to the main office. Please note that heels will not be allowed on the gym floor. Students should plan accordingly. Snacks and drinks will be sold at the dance. Hope to see you there!
ATTENTION SOPHOMORE CLASS OF 2027
YOU'RE INVITED TO JOIN OUR NEXT ARTS BOOSTER MEETING!
Join us on October 10 at 7:30 PM for our upcoming Arts Booster meeting! This is a great opportunity for parents and community members to support our high school arts programs.
Where:https://calendar.app.google/bgRMKuYwKEqUPB2NA
When:** October 10, 7:30 PM
We’ll discuss upcoming events and fundraising efforts. Your input and support are vital to making our programs successful!
Let’s work together to inspire creativity in our students. We hope to see you there!
For any questions, please contact gdhsartsboosters@gmail.com
HOW TO ORDER A YEARBOOK, PLUS SENIOR PORTRAIT AND AD INFORMATION
The PRESALE cost for a yearbook is $75 until December 31, 2024. All presales are guaranteed. After that, the cost for a yearbook goes up to $85 on a first-come, first-serve basis, based on what we estimate our sales will be beyond our guaranteed presale number. We have sold out of yearbooks the past three years, so be sure to order now.
To purchase a book or buy your senior a tribute ad, go to GDRHS's Yearbook Order Center.
The deadline for submitting senior portraits is October 31, 2024.
For photographer specifications, please open the document below.
Class of 2025 Senior Portrait Info
Please note that Mr. Adams is in charge of tracking senior portraits. If you have any further questions about senior portraits beyond this flyer, please send them to him at jadams@gdrsd.org.
NHS TUTORING
The NHS offers a student volunteer-based tutoring program for those requiring more help in their classes. Usually the sessions are after school and are free of charge. If you are interested in being tutored by an NHS member, students can fill out the form below. Please have the student fill out the form as it should come directly from their school email.
COLLEGE QUEST: STARTING THE COLLEGE SELECTION JOURNEY a free workshop by Charting Pathways hosted by the Groton Public Library
Hi G-D families! Wondering what the whole college admissions process is like nowadays? Want to learn what you can do now to lessen the stress of senior year?
Find out at “College Quest: Starting the College Selection Journey,” a free workshop by Charting Pathways hosted by the Groton Public Library on October 9, 6-8pm.
At the workshop, we’ll work through everything from identifying your top priorities in a college, determining your likely financial prospects at each school, how to organize your research, and more! As one past attendee put it, you will get a “step by step approach to a nightmarish process”
High schoolers and their caregivers are both encouraged to come. Bring a laptop or tablet if you have one; everyone will also get a workbook filled with resources and exercises.
Learn more at www.charting-pathways.com/events and register at www.gpl.org
FRIENDS OF GD CHAMBER CHOIR FALL RAFFLE
Enter the Friends of GD Chamber Choir Fall Raffle to take a chance on some amazing prizes, including four Patriots tickets, an overnight at the Groton Inn, Lavender florist Fall-themed decor and gift card and more! Tickets are only $5/piece and the Raffle runs through October 4. Proceeds from the raffle go to the chamber choir's performance trip to France in 2025.
GUIDANCE NEWS
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.
MEFA Information
MEFA’s Financial Aid 101 webinar series presentation provides a helpful overview of the entire financial aid process, and includes information on financial aid applications and eligibility, types of financial aid, and how colleges determine the details of financial aid offers. Weekly webinars will continue through mid-December.
View Financial Aid 101 webinars