Model United Nations meeting after school on Monday Feb. 10th in Mrs. Smith's room (portable B1)!! New members welcome!
Winter Pep Rally 2025
Here is the 2-Hour Delay Schedule for today, February 3, 2025.
We have a 2-hour delay today , Monday, February 3, 2025. Period 1 will start at 9:50.
For those who attend WRVC or PATHS, the morning session is cancelled. Students who go to WRVC or PATHS should report to the cafeteria. The afternoon session is on as scheduled.
The week of February 10th to February 13th, Interact Club is hosting a Maine Needs Donation Drive Advisory Competition. Starting on Monday the 10th, bring hygiene products and cleaning supplies (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothbrushes, lotion, deodorant, all purpose cleaner, toilet paper, toilet cleaner, dish soap, sponges) into your advisory and continue throughout the week. During advisory on Thursday the 13th, the donations will be collected and counted. Top three advisories with the most donations will win a box of doughnuts for the next advisory period.
Please join us in celebrating our four school counselors – Betsy Anastasoff, Trisha Cherry, Samantha Teixeira, and Kate Stevens – for National School Counselor Appreciation Week!
A fun time ice fishing followed by a science lesson for some GHS students today!
Interested in traveling to Greece during February vacation 2026? Here’s your chance, come taste some traditional Greek food and learn about the trip in the GHS library Tuesday, February 23 at 6:30pm. Ms Dolley and Mrs Alden will be hosting an informational meeting for interested students and their families.
Email: sarah.dolley@gorhamschools.org with any questions
The visit to the CTE schools has been postponed. We will be in touch with those who had signed up regarding another date.
Hi again,
For those who attend WRVC or PATHS, please note that the morning session is canceled due to the weather. The afternoon sessions is still on for today.
Thank you!
Brian Jandreau
Good morning! We have a two-hour delay today due to the weather. I will be putting together a revised bell schedule and get it out to everyone a little later this morning. Enjoy the extra down time, and drive safely on your way in.
Interact meeting after school on Thursday, Jan. 30th in the cafeteria from 2:00-3:00! New members are welcome!
Today is a Maroon Day!
Given. yesterday, I thought it would be good to remind everyone.
Have a great day!
Maine Youth Wilderness Leadership Program is currently accepting applications with a deadline of February 8. This exceptional opportunity is free and open to Maine high school sophomores or juniors. It includes a nine-day wilderness experience in Baxter State Park working with a variety of specialists and Park staff to better understand wilderness through science, art, storytelling, photography, writing, history and recreation.
The online application and reference form are available on our website at friendsofbaxter.org/mywlp.
Pep Rally Schedule for Friday, January 31, 2025
Please join our Student Council in celebrating winter activities, sports, and school culture and climate by participating in this week's Spirit Week. Please note: For Anything But a Backpack Day, students may not bring a living being, including pets or other people, to school to serve as their “backpack.” Also, any item that a student brings may not interfere with the operation of school. Anything that does interfere with the peace and usefulness of school will be confiscated.
Congratulations to Rebecca Ambrose and the following students who have won the NASA TechRise Student Challenge: Zachary Bourgoin, Baxter Flagg, Everett Hurder, Riley McCallister, and Carter Taiani! Please click here to read more: https://ghs.gorhamschools.org/o/ghs/article/1988156
ATTENTION SENIORS - The 2025 Mitchell Scholarship online application is now open! New Mitchell Scholarship Application Dates for 2024–2025 - please note the earlier application deadline of MARCH 1st - this new schedule will give interested students the February winter break to work on applications! In addition to the $10,000 scholarship (paid in four annual and equal installments of $2,500), Mitchell Scholars receive access to a broad range of free programs, resources, and additional funding opportunities — throughout your college years and beyond. Also as a Mitchell Scholar, you will have access to ongoing events and a vast network of over 3,000 Mitchell Scholar Alumni around the world! This year, the Mitchell Institute will award 200 Mitchell Scholarships statewide to at least one graduating student from every public high school in Maine who plans to attend a two-year or four-year college in the fall 2025. *March 1: Applications, including transcript, recommendation letter, and Student Aid Index, are due* *April 1: Acceptance letter and financial aid offer from top-choice college (if available) are due* *Applicants who cannot submit the acceptance letter and financial aid offer from the top-choice college by April 1 may be asked to submit them if available during their review process* ***They may adjust the deadline for the Student Aid Index if issues arise with the FAFSA again this year*** For more information and to apply, please go to - https://mitchellinstitute.org
Apply today for a Maine Blue Collar Scholarship! This scholarship is open to all students in Maine entering a trade school or heading directly into the workforce; scholarships range from $1000 - $2500! All scholarship recipients are also eligible to utilize the money in the form of a tool-ship. Once you have purchased tools required of your trade, they will reimburse you for the amount you were awarded. This will help you jump-start your career! Recipients will be announced during Senior Scholarship Night in May. To apply, please go to https://mainebluecollar.com and look for the scholarship application button, or stop by the Guidance Office to pick up a paper copy. Any questions can be directed to info@mainebluecollar.com The deadline to apply is April 15th, 2025.
For any students interested in learning more about the U.S. Army, Ssgt. McClaugherty will be in front of the cafeteria during the lunches on Tuesday, February 4th - feel free to stop by and ask any questions that you might have!
