Interested in traveling to Quebec with the GHS World Language Department? Check out this flyer!
Check out these great options offered through the Gorham Arts Alliance! For more information, visit gorhamarts.org.
The Worthington Scholarship application is open! The Worthington Scholarship Foundation has a goal to award over 1,000 scholarships this year; their only challenge is getting enough students who meet their criteria to apply! Applications are due by April 15th. To be eligible to apply for a Worthington scholarship, you must be a Maine resident and a graduating senior at one of their participating high schools (Gorham is one!) with plans to enroll full-time at one of their partner colleges or universities in the fall after your high school graduation. See list of partner colleges below: Bates College Bowdoin College Central Maine Community College Colby College College of the Atlantic Eastern Maine Community College Husson University Kennebec Valley Community College Maine College of Art and Design Maine Maritime Academy Northern Maine Community College Saint Joseph's College of Maine Southern Maine Community College Thomas College University of Maine (Orono) University of Maine at Augusta University of Maine at Farmington University of Maine at Fort Kent University of Maine at Machias University of Maine at Presque Isle University of New England University of Southern Maine Washington County Community College York County Community College Their scholarship is based upon need and merit while generally ensuring representation from a broad cross-section of partner high schools and considering academic interests and life experiences as described in essays. For students attending a four-year college or university, scholarship amounts can be up to $20,000, which is $2,500 per semester. For two-year community college students, that amount can be up to $16,000, which is $1,500 per semester, with the option to continue on to a four-year institution. Scholarships are renewable for up to eight semesters. Any questions can be directed to: Emily Pratt Marketing & Executive Assistant Worthington Scholarship Foundation emily@worthingtonscholars.org (207) 975-1483 For complete eligibility details and to apply, visit www.worthingtonscholars.org
Hello,
I hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday and vacation! As we return to school from vacation, please be mindful of the following guidance from our school nurse on respiratory viruses. If you are sick, stay home and away from others until your symptoms are getting better and you are fever free without meds for 24 hours.
See you all soon,
Brian Jandreau
GHS presents Little Shop of Horrors January 31st through February 9th. You can now buy tickets on line on our website.
🚨 Gorham Year-End Flash Sale! Save $5 on all tees, $10 on hoodies and $15 on jackets. Sale ends 1/3! Shop at: https://1stplace.sale/44748
Holiday Sale Info
Flash Sale Dates: 12/26/2024 - 1/3/2025
$5 off tees, $10 off hoodies, $15 off Jackets
Free shipping on orders over $75
You're invited to an "Eat and Learn" event with Supt. Perry on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the GHS Cafe. Free pizza for those who attend! Come and enjoy some good food, good community company, and good conversation! See flyer for details on how you can RSVP.
YOU ARE INVITED to an upcoming "Eat and Learn" event with Superintendent Perry happening on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at GHS Cafeteria. Free pizza for those that attend! Come and enjoy some good food, good community company, and good conversation! See flyer for details on how you can RSVP Today!
Scholarship Opportunity for Students from Maine Entering College in 2025-26 - Barowsky Scholars is delighted to announce a merit based scholarship opportunity for students in Maine! They are seeking students who have demonstrated academic excellence and are planning to attend competitive four year colleges as freshmen in the fall of 2025. This scholarship seeks to support students who are interested in honing their careful listening, civic discourse, facilitation and negotiation skills to become leaders that build trust and find common ground across people and groups with differing views and experiences. It is funded by Andrew P. Barowsky Charitable Foundation and administered by The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI). It provides a four-year renewable scholarship of up to $25,000 based on financial need. Many students are deserving of this type of support during college, but this program seeks to support and encourage students who meet the following eligibility requirements: U.S. citizen and current resident of Maine. High school senior or recent high school graduate enrolling as a first-year student in a competitive four-year degree program, at an accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university in the U.S. full-time in 2025-2026. Strong academic record in high school. Motivated to excel in college and make a difference in their community, and in society overall. Student demonstrates a commitment to reasoned, rational thinking, an ability to collaborate and work across difference, and a desire to deploy those skills in furtherance of civic engagement. Involved in a balance of community, school, and work activities. Must complete one Economics course and two of any of the following courses prior to completing college: Accounting, Finance, History or Psychology. Student must be planning to live on campus (e.g. in university organized housing or student-group organized housing) and to attend classes in-person to receive and to renew the scholarship. Information about the scholarship, including guidelines and application instructions can be found by going to: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=barowsky Applications must be submitted online by March 14, 2025 at 12 PM EST. Please direct any questions to barowskyscholars@tpi.org
For any seniors interested in learning more about the UMaine Pulp & Paper Foundation Scholarship Opportunities, please see below: The pulp and paper industry needs energetic, bright people to help solve challenging business and technical problems and to provide innovative ideas for future success. With the evolution of technology and the demand in eco-conscious products, processes and packaging, pulp and paper companies have a surplus of jobs and opportunities for technically trained engineers. You could be one of them! Every year, the UMaine Pulp & Paper Foundation has the privilege of awarding more than 130 scholarships to deserving students. This year’s application is open and the deadline for high school seniors to apply is Dec. 31st! The University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation provides full or partial tuition scholarships to aspiring chemical, civil, computer, electrical and mechanical engineering students at the University of Maine who are interested in pursuing careers in the booming paper industry. Does any or all of the following sound like you - Are you in the top 15% of your high school class? Have combined SAT score of > 1100 (SATs optional)? Receive academic honors? Participate in extracurricular activities? Possess excellent verbal and written communication? If so, please apply by going to - https://umaineppf.org/first-year-student-scholarship-application/ Students will hear by January 6th if they have been selected to interview. Interviews will be held via Zoom on January 10th. More information can be found by going to their website - https://umaineppf.org/scholarships/
The Muslim Student Association is a club that creates a welcoming space for students and staff to connect. We focus on discussing, learning, and educating others about Islam.
Great job to the staff who courageously recited or performed poems at our Poetry Out Loud Staff Edition during Advisory!
Girl Up is doing their annual donation drive for Florence House from January 2nd to February 14th! Please feel free to look at the list of items needed posted on the donation boxes located in the lobby and outside of Mrs. Wyatt’s room b206
For any students interested in learning more about what the U.S. Navy has to offer, Petty Officer Downes will be in front of the cafeteria during the lunches on Wednesday, December 18th. Feel free to stop by and ask any questions that you might have!
New Years Gorham!
Spirit Days at GHS this Week!
Key Club will be selling winter grams during outside of the Cafeteria during lunches this Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday to raise money for Erika's Lighthouse. Erika's Lighthouse is a non-profit organization that helps with stigma around mental health. The winter grams will contain Hot Cocoa, Candy Canes, and Hershey Kisses. They will be delivered next week during advisory!
Key Club will be selling winter grams during outside of the Cafeteria during lunches this Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday to raise money for Erika's Lighthouse. Erika's Lighthouse is a non-profit organization that helps with stigma around mental health. The winter grams will contain Hot Cocoa, Candy Canes, and Hershey Kisses. They will be delivered next week during advisory!
21st Century Skills is organizing an animal food drive for the Animal Shelter. We are asking for donations of cat litter, canned cat food, dry cat food, canned dog food, dry dog food. And, all of the animals would love toys. The food drive starts today, December 12th and goes until Thursday, December 19th. Donation boxes will be located outside of the cafeteria, outside of Mrs, Ramonas’s room B106, both lobbies near the doors, and upstairs by the elevator. We are doing this to help our local animals and shelters in need.
Students in Mr. Landry's science class investigating water sources!
