IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
April 21 - 25 - Spring Break
Friday, May 2nd - Early Release (10:50) District
Friday, May 2nd - Prom 6 - 10 PM at Granite Rose in Hampstead, NH
Wednesday/Thursday, May 21/22 - Senior Finals
Monday, May 26th - No School Memorial Day
Wednesday/Thursday, June 4/4 - Biology MCAS
Friday/Monday, June 13/16 - Finals
Tuesday, June 17th - Last Day of School FINALS MAKE-UPS
Link to school calendar - Calendar 2024 - 2025
GDEF RAFFLE - FRONT ROW GRADUATION TICKETS
Enter to win 2 front row tickets to the GDRHS graduation! Tickets on sale until 5/12. One winner will be selected on 5/13. Click the link below for more information.
https://www.gdefinc.org/graduation-ticket-raffle
ATTENTION 9TH, 10TH, AND 11TH GRADE ARTISTS!
The Fine Arts Department is planning a possible international art-focused trip to France and Spain for April break 2026. We are looking for travelers who have taken art classes at GD and who are interested and involved in the visual arts. If you are interested in learning more, see Mrs. Kostich on Monday April 28th or Tuesday April 29th after break, or email rkostich@gdrsd.org ASAP.
BEST BUDDIES FRIENDSHIP WALK 2025
You are invited to join our GD Best Buddies Friendship Walk team as we support the Best Buddies mission of inclusion and friendship.
Saturday May 17th - 10AM - Polar Park Worcester MA
Schedule
Check-in: 11:00 AM
Opening Ceremonies: 12:15 PM
Walk: 12:30 PM
Celebrate Until: 1:30 PM
Location : Polar Park//100 Madison St./Worcester, MA 01608
Join our high school team by walking with us or making a donation with the link below.
GD ATHLETIC BOOSTERS RAFFLE FUNDRAISER
We’re excited to launch a GD Athletic Boosters Online Raffle Fundraiser to support all the teams in our athletic program! This virtual event is a great way to show your support from home—and every ticket helps make a real impact.
Raffle Dates: April 18 – May 2, 2025 - Drawing - May 3, 2025
All proceeds go directly toward providing essential resources for our athletes. By participating, you’re helping us strengthen our programs and create more opportunities for our student-athletes to succeed.
Get your raffle tickets today and join us in supporting GD athletics!
Thank you for being part of our athletic community—we truly appreciate your continued support!
Link: https://gdboosters.square.site
JULY CAMP SUNSHINE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
We are still accepting volunteers for the July 2025 Camp Sunshine Volunteer Trip! The trip will run from Monday, July 21 - Friday, July 25. 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 9th, 2025 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.
ATTENTION SENIORS - IMPORTANT UPDATES
Click here for updated senior information.
Order your 2025 senior yard signs!
Signs are $20 each. They will be available for pick up the week of May 5th at the High School.
ORDER DEADLINE: April 18, 2024 https://forms.gle/xrBuWHZLABJad7Yy8
Payment is via Venmo (@GDABC)
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.
Local Scholarships Misc Scholarships
SEPAC NEWS
Please join GD SEPAC for an evening of desserts and discussion with Jill Greene, Director of Student Services, on Thursday, May 1st @ 7pm. Please see the flyer for additional information. We hope that you can join us!
WORLD OF DIFFERENCE NEWS
GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT NEWS
FASFA DAY: The Massachusetts Association of Student Financial Aid Administration (MASFAA) is sponsoring two free online FAFSA Days on Monday, April 14 and Tuesday, April 29, both from 6pm - 7pm. FAFSA Day is a non-profit, volunteer driven program providing free assistance to students and families seeking to complete the FAFSA. Please click
this link for more information and to register.