📢 The GHS Weekly – Student & Family Edition
Week of December 7, 2025 • Principal: Brian Jandreau
🌟 Acknowledgements and Celebrations
We are kicking off the holiday season with some fantastic events!
Our GHS Winter Concert on Monday and the All School Talent Show on Friday will feature the incredible talent of our students. Come support your classmates and the GHS music program!
📅 This Week at GHS
Monday, Dec. 8 – Maroon-A Day | Advisory: Technology Activity | GHS Winter Concert (Bands and Choirs) at 7:00 PM in the MPAC
Tuesday, Dec. 9 – White Day
Wednesday, Dec. 10 – Maroon Day
Thursday, Dec. 11 – White-A Day | Advisory: NHS Scavenger Hunt (12:30 PM–12:45 PM)
Friday, Dec. 12 – Maroon Day | All School Talent Show at 7:00 PM in the MPAC
🔜 Looking Ahead at GHS
Sunday, Dec. 14 | Prelude to Christmas Concert — 3:00 PM | Hanukkah begins
Monday, Dec. 15 | Staff Poetry Out Loud for Sophomores and Seniors (During Advisory) | ILC: Christmas / Hanukkah / Kwanzaa for Freshmen and Juniors (During Advisory)
Thursday, Dec. 18 | Staff Poetry Out Loud for Freshmen and Juniors (During Advisory) | ILC: Christmas / Hanukkah / Kwanzaa for Sophomores and Seniors (During Advisory)
Mon, Dec. 22 - Fri, Jan. 2 | Winter Vacation
Thu, Jan. 8 | Clubs and Activities (EA Block)
Mon, Jan. 12 | ILC: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Activity (During Advisory)
Mon, Jan. 19 | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School for Students or Staff
Jan. 20 - Jan. 23 | Midterm Exams
Fri, Jan. 23 | End of Quarter 2 / End of Semester 1
📝 Midterm Exam Schedule and Expectations
Midterm Exams are just around the corner! Please review these important policies and schedules to ensure you are ready for the end of the semester.
Key Exam Week Information for Students and Families
Attendance: Students only need to be at GHS when they have a scheduled exam. If a student is at GHS and does not have an exam, they must report to the cafeteria or library to study.
Make-Up Exams: Make-up sessions are available only for students with excused absences through administration.
Textbook Returns: Students must return assigned textbooks, or pay for lost/damaged books, before taking their final exam.
Lunches: Bag lunches will be provided to any student who would like one.
CTE Students: Students should attend their programs at WRVC or PATHS unless they have an exam at GHS. Transportation to CTE will continue at regular times.
Bus Transportation: Limited buses will pick up students at GHS at 9:30 AM and 11:15 AM during exam week. Full transportation will be available at 2:10 PM, and activity buses will run on Tuesday and Thursday at 4:10 PM.
Click here to view the full GHS Midterm Exam Schedule 2025-2026 document.
🎓 For Sophomores: Interested in CTE? (WRVC or PATHS)
If you are a sophomore and think you might be interested in applying to a Career & Technical Education (CTE) program at Westbrook Regional Vocational Center (WRVC) or Portland Arts & Technology High School (PATHS), now is the time to start exploring!
Learn More
💡 Program Options💡 CTE Center Websites & Videos💡 How the Application Process Works
Click here to explore all programs and information.
CTE Info Session — Save the Date
Thursday, January 8 at 1:00 PM in the MPAC. Representatives from WRVC & PATHS will be here to talk with students, answer questions, and kick off the application process.
If you have questions, please reach out to your school counselor or complete this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfohOq-FgiEBptGiB1A0zv0SrpDUMhWP4J7vjI5dZ8DOkq1OQ/viewform
This is an excellent chance to learn new skills, explore a career field, or earn industry certifications. We encourage all interested sophomores to check it out!
🌙 Learning About Holidays in School
As we move into a season with many different cultural and religious celebrations, our district shared updated reminders about how we approach holiday learning:
Schools may teach about religion but may not promote or discourage any religious belief
Learning should emphasize diversity, inclusion, and understanding
Holidays occur throughout the year—not just in December—and we aim for a consistent, respectful approach
🩺 OTC Medication Permission Form (Important for Families)
If your student may need Tylenol, ibuprofen, or Tums during the school day, families must complete the district’s Over-the-Counter Medication Permission Form. This form must be signed by a parent/guardian and returned to the GHS Health Office before the school nurse can administer any OTC medication.
Please note that students are not allowed to carry over-the-counter medications with them at school. This rule helps ensure everyone’s safety by:
Preventing misuse or accidental overdose
Ensuring proper dosing based on age and weight
Protecting students with allergies or medical conditions
Making sure medications are stored securely and administered by trained staff
Once the permission form is on file, the school nurse can administer medication as needed.
To download the permission form, visit the Forms section of our website or click here:
📄 OTC Medication Permission Form: OTC permission.docx
