The Elks National Foundation (ENF) has kicked off the 2025 scholarship year!
Details about the Most Valuable Student (MVS) Contest is below:
The 2025 Most Valuable Student application is now open and applications can be found online at enf.elks.org/MVS. The application deadline is November 12, 2024.
The Elks National Foundation (ENF) awards 500, four-year scholarships based on academics, leadership, and financial need. National awards range from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year.
The national awards will be announced in April 2025. MVS scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), at a U.S. college or university next school year.
Some important applicant details include - current high school seniors (or equivalent) who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply; applicants do not have to be related to a member of the Elks; male and female students compete separately.
Interested applicants should choose Portland, ME Lodge 188 as their sponsoring Lodge. Complete details can be found at enf.elks.org/MVS. For any questions, please contact Kim Toppi, Portland Elks Activity Chair, at ktoppi@maine.rr.com or 207-329-0845.
Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representatives Chellie Pingree (1st District) and Jared Golden (2nd District) are hosting a Service Academy Night this Thursday, September 12th from 6-8 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm) at the Clarion Hotel in Portland, Maine.
This is a great opportunity for interested students and families to learn about the application and nomination process.
Representatives from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and the other federal service academies will be there to answer questions. Information on private military colleges, ROTC, National Guard Scholar programs, and Maine Maritime will also be available.
Congressional staff will be present to explain the nomination process.
Students are encouraged to visit usmma.edu/admissions to learn more about the Academy. Feel free to confirm your attendance by going to https://bit.ly/3XQJN4V Any questions can be directed to the Admissions Office at Maine Maritime Academy at 207-326-2207, or by emailing admissions@mma.edu
For any student interested in learning more about Harvard, Princeton, the University of Virginia, Wellesley, and Yale, please consider signing up for one of their virtual evening programs!
This is a great opportunity to hear admissions officers from all five schools discuss the variety of opportunities students can find at their institutions. Learn about scholarships and their generous need-based financial aid offerings.
They are committed to making education at their schools affordable, accessible, and unforgettable. Interested students can sign up for their virtual programs on September 15th or October 6th by going to https://admission.virginia.edu/hpuwy and choosing the date that works best for you.
For any students looking for a fun job with a flexible schedule, Gorham Recreation is hiring for their Before and After the Bell program!
Starting pay is $16.25-$16.50 and they are very flexible with students who play sports and have other extracurricular activities going on.
Students who are interested but have questions are welcome to reach out to Julio Santiago at the Rec Department at 207-222-1630.
For any students interested in applying, feel free to do so by going to their website: https://www.gorham-me.org/human-resources/pages/employment-opportunities
The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (CBYX) is currently accepting applications for the 2025-2026 academic year; this program is a fully-funded scholarship from the U.S. Department of State and German Bundestag for 210 American high school students to spend an academic year in Germany.
No previous German language experience is needed to apply! Interested applicants should go to their website - www.usagermanyscholarship.org to learn more, gain insight about the program from current and past participants, and begin your applications!
Applications are due by 11:59 pm Pacific time on Friday, November 1st.
Any junior or senior who received an email about applying to the National Honor Society and has questions about the packet or the process, please see Mrs. Bowers in the library after school today.
Greely High School is hosting a Post Secondary Fair on Thursday, September 19th from 6 to 8 pm; this will take place in their gym. Please feel free to reach out to Melissa Fowler with any questions at mfowler@msad51.org
From Student Services - the following colleges will be visiting GHS in the near future! For any students interested in meeting with the admissions rep from any of these schools, please stop by Guidance for a pass beforehand please. All visits take place in Guidance! Colby College - Friday, 9/13 at 10 am Regis College - Tuesday, 9/17 at 10 am Merrimack College - Friday, 9/20 at 10 am Western New England University - Friday, 9/20 at 12:15 pm University of Maine - Wednesday, 9/25 at 10:45 am Saint Joseph's College of Maine - Monday, 9/30 at 1:00 pm Suffolk University - Tuesday, 10/1 at 8:30 am University of Maine at Farmington - Thursday, 10/3 at 8:30 am Saint Anselm College - Tuesday, 10/15 at 8:00 am Wheaton College-Massachusetts - Friday, 10/18 at 11:30 am Bryant University - Monday, 10/21 at 1:00 pm Endicott College - Thursday, 10/31 at 12:00 pm Roger Williams University, 10/30 at 9 am Maine Maritime Academy, October 30th at 12:00 pm Keene State College, September 20th at 1:00 pm Washington County Community College, October 1st at 10 am Thomas College, Thursday, October 17th at 10:30 am UNH, Monday, October 28th at 9:30 am, St. Lawrence University, Friday September 20th at 11 am , University of New England, Thursday, October 17th at 9 am
The fishing club will be heading to the Gorham Sand & Gravel pond
to fish this Thursday (9/12) from 2:45-5p.
We will leave from GMS by bus.
Please reach out to Mr. Smith or Mr. Albert if you have questions.
Hope to see you there!
The mountain bike club will be heading out for a ride this Tuesday (9/10) from 2:40-4p.
Please meet in the back parking lot of GMS by the bike rack.
Please reach out to Mr. G, Ms. Titus or Mr. Albert if you have questions.
Hope to see you there!
The GHS Back-to-School Sale is happening! 30% off site wide! Don't forget to get your Gorham gear in time for Homecoming the week of September 22nd!
Are you interested in joining Interact Club?? The Interact Club at Gorham High School is a group dedicated to creating a positive impact on our community and the world. Members of the club will participate in hands-on service projects in Gorham and neighboring communities. The group works jointly with the Gorham-Westbrook Rotary Club on developing leadership skills. Joining Interact Club provides the opportunity to gain community service hours through a rewarding experience.
The club is open to all high school students, but 5 hours of service THROUGH our club are required throughout the school year.
The first meeting will be in Mrs. Smith's room (portable B1) on September 17th at 2:10. If you are interested in joining the club but cannot attend the meeting please email Mrs. Smith.
Picture Day at GHS! Lots of smiles!
It's picture day at GHS! All students and staff should have their picture taken today 😃
From Student Services -
Bowdoin College is hosting Maine Day on Monday, September 30th from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm! Each year they invite Maine high school students to visit their campus and explore the Bowdoin experience. During the day, students can take a tour of the campus,
hear from a panel of Maine students, grab a meal in the dining hall,
and learn what it's like to attend Bowdoin!
Interested students and families can register for the day by going to
https://www.bowdoin.edu/admissions/visit/maine-day/index.html
Please reach out to their Maine admissions officers with any questions: Kathryn Stegeman (kstegema@bowdoin.edu for Cumberland and York counties) or Sarah Chingos (schingos@bowdoin.edu for all other counties).
GHS Key Club invites everyone to their first meeting of the year on Tuesday the 10th at 2:15 pm in Mrs. Whipkey’s classroom, room C-211. We will begin discussing our community service opportunities for the fall at this meeting as well as brainstorming some fun new activities for the year!
Reminder that Picture Day is tomorrow, Friday, September 6th!
The BackPack Program provides school-age students experiencing food insecurity enrolled in the Gorham School Department with healthy snacks and staple meal items helpful to your family for the weekend. We aim to provide food that is child-friendly, non-perishable, and easily consumed; and to distribute the weekly bag discreetly, with the help of school staff. Food bags will be distributed TO STUDENTS while they are in school once a week. In addition, participants will receive 1 snack per day while they are at school.
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Order your yearbook early and save money! Head over to jostensyearbooks.com today to purchase your 2025 yearbook for $65 (that’s a $75 value)! Hurry—this promo ends October 25.
SPANISH CLUB will be meeting on Monday, September 9th, before school in Room C-200. Enjoy a snack and chat in Spanish!
