GHS Families,
Happy Spring Break! I hope everyone has a safe and happy break. Please take time to relax and reset for the final push of the school year. Reminder that the third grading period ends today and we will transition to the final grading period when we return from break.
This year we would like to start a new tradition for our 2024 graduating seniors. We asking family, friends, staff and community members to write letters to individual graduates. Our goal is to provide the opportunity for people to leave a lasting message that our seniors can keep forever. If you are interested and willing, please mail or drop off your letters to GHS by Wednesday, May 15th. Each letter must be in a sealed envelope with the students name on it.
If you plan to mail your letter, please use the information below:
Granville High School
Senior Letter
C/O Student Name
248 New Burg St.
Granville, Oh 43023
Please share with information with friends and family so that everyone has the opportunity to write to our graduates. Students will receive the letters in their Senior Awards Night packet on May 21st.
Go Blue Aces!
Sincerely,
Mr. Hinton
GHS Principal
School Closure and Solar Eclipse Viewing
Dear Granville School District Parents and Guardians,
We hope this message finds you well and ready for a Spring Break with your students. We would like to share some information related to the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024:
School Closure for Professional Development:
Solar Eclipse Viewing Opportunity:
A total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! To make this celestial event memorable for our students, we have prepared the following:
Solar Eclipse Glasses: Each student will receive a pair of solar eclipse viewing glasses. These glasses were generously donated through a partnership between the Granville Education Foundation and the Granville Public Library. We truly appreciate their support for these glasses and so much more they do for our schools!
7th Grade Science Presentations: Our 7th-grade science classes are diligently working on informative presentations about the eclipse. These presentations will include a brochure with essential tips for safe eclipse viewing that will come home with each student.
*Safety First: While observing the solar eclipse, it’s crucial to follow safety guidelines. Encourage your child to use the provided glasses and avoid looking directly at the sun without protection.
New School Transportation APP
We are switching over to a new app for transportation purposes. This link will take you to important information regarding Tyler Technologies.
Student Parking Update
Please know that we are sold out of assigned student parking spots. Students who do not have a pass have two options for parking. Students may use the baseball lot but must remain off the gravel. Additional parking is located between the softball fields and tennis courts.
Counselor Update
College 101- Class of 2025
Last week, the school counselors covered financial aid in all Government classes. Students were encouraged to explore a scholarship database and begin searching for potential scholarships (see links below). All students in AP Government were invited to a make-up session during late arrival this week. For those students who could not attend that session, they are welcome to stop in the counseling office and collect the handouts from that session. Finally, when students return from spring break in April, all juniors are invited to set up an individual check-in meeting with their school counselor in order to talk about postsecondary planning. Sign up links will be posted in Schoology for these meetings when students return from break. Check out the links below for scholarship database searching:
https://www.scholarships.com/
https://www.fastweb.com/
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/scholarship-search
https://scholarshipowl.com/
https://bold.org/
https://myscholly.com/
State Testing Schedule
State Testing will begin in April. Below you will see the dates of each test. Just like previous years we will be operating on a Two Hour Delay schedule each testing day. Specific details about the schedules will be shared in the future. Students who are not testing are not required to arrive until 9:55. School transportation will still operate at normal times throughout testing.
April 16th - English II part I
April 17th - English II part II
April 23rd - Biology part I
April 23rd - American Government part I and II
April 24th - Biology part II
April 25th - US History part I and part II
April 30th - Algebra I and Geometry part I
May 1st - Algebra I and Geometry part II
Global Travel Opportunity
Global Travel Opportunity – Iceland Last Call
There are two Iceland spots for June 2025 remaining for the graduating classes of 2027, 2028, and 2029.
Please contact Misti Baker [email protected] for more information.
Class of 2024 Information
Senior Letters: Please see the information at the top of the newsletter concerning the new Senior Letter Writing Tradition.
Mrs. Simmons is collecting early childhood pictures for the PowerPoint presented at the GHS Senior Night on May 21st. Please send the picture in electronic format to [email protected] by April 8th.
Graduation Speeches: We will be having tryouts to speak at graduation on May 8th at 3:00 p.m. in the theater. You need to perform the speech as if you are giving it at graduation. We also will need a printed copy of your speech prior to your tryout. Signups for times can be found in Mrs. Simmons’ room (195).
Senior families please encourage your child to complete the form below. We need help in collecting this information so we can best reward students for their Graduation Seals.
Seal Form (only accessible through student accounts)
Graduation Seal Information
Key dates for Seniors:
May 8th: Graduation Speech Tryouts
May 20th: Senior Service Day
May 21st: Senior Exam Day #1
May 22nd: Senior Exam Day #2
May 23rd: Graduation Rehearsal + Senior Picnic
May 24th: CTEC Graduation
May 26th: GHS Graduation
More detailed information to come about each event.
Upcoming Bell Schedules
Week of 3/25 - No School (Spring Break)
Week of 4/1
Monday - No School
Tuesday - Ace Period
Wednesday - Late Arrival
Thursday - Ace Period
Friday - Ace Period
Week of 4/8
Monday - No School (Staff PD Day)
Tuesday - Ace Period
Wednesday - Late Arrival
Thursday - Ace Period
Friday - Ace Period
Upcoming Dates
April
1st - No School
8th - No School (Staff PD Day)
Spring Break: March 25th - April 1st
Prom: April 20th, 2024
Well Note
Nutrition research indicates that particular cognitive abilities and mood states are positively influenced by water consumption. Even young children can learn the importance and habits of appropriate water consumption.
Important Links
2023-2024 Bell Schedules
2023-2024 Course Fees
Free Lunch Form