Good evening, Trojans. This is principal Matthew Price with your weekly announcements.

 

The GMHS Dance Department invites you to join them for the Spring Dance Concert on Thursday, April 24th.  The performance begins at 7pm in the GMHS Auditorium.  Tickets are currently on sale for $8 per adult and $5 per student through Ludus.  On the day of the show, tickets prices will be $10 per adult and $6 per student.  Please make sure to be on time as exterior doors will be locked at 7pm.  Please see Mrs. Comden for any questions.

 

A Talking Points message has gone out to seniors that need to pay their senior fees. If you have received this talking point message, go to our website to pay on the Online School Payment tab. If there are questions about the fees the student should check their school email for details.

 

A Talking Point and email have gone out to the students that have an outstanding balance with our Cafeteria. This balance must be paid to the cafeteria immediately. 

 

The Junior Class of 26 is excited to present Garner's Junior/Senior Prom—Paris Masquerade on Saturday, May 10th at the Crabtree Marriott! Tickets continue to be sold online and by cash/check for $80. Please be mindful that ticket prices will increase on Saturday, April 26 to $90. Tickets will be sold through Friday, May 2nd. Also, the deadline for students to submit guest forms is Wednesday, April 30th. Prom information may be found on the GMHS website. Please reach out to Mrs. Norris with questions. 

 

These are all the announcements that I have for this week. I hope that everyone had a great Holiday weekend, and GO TROJANS!

Good evening, Trojans. This is principal Matthew Price with your weekly announcements.

 

First, this is a reminder that school will be closed on Friday, April 18th

 

Thursday, April 17th will be our quarterly Coffee with the Principal at 8am. Please sign-in in the front office, bring your coffee, and have a chat with Mr. Price.

 

This is a reminder that students are only allowed on the elevator with an approved elevator pass. Please see Ms. LeRoux in student services if you require an elevator pass. Students who are on the elevators without a pass will receive disciplinary consequences. Thank you all for your help keeping our elevators functional for those who require it.

Seniors, we’re excited to announce the launch of our Senior Wall of Honor — a special space dedicated to celebrating YOU and your post-high school plans! You may have seen this already in the hallway leading to student services. We’d like for everyone to be recognized for their plans for the future, whether you're heading to college, joining the military, or starting your career in the workforce.

If you haven’t shared your plans yet, email Ms. Rivera (mnr24@duke.edu) or stop by Room 1107 to let her know. We’d love to add your name to the Wall of Honor — this is your moment to shine, so don’t miss it!

Student Body and Class Officer elections for next year's Student Council will begin on Tuesday, April 15th. Students should check their email for instructions and a schedule. Intent to run forms may be picked up from Mrs. Cottengim in room 4118 or printed from the email. See Ms. Cottengim with any questions you may have. 

 

The Garner Mid-Day Rotary club is awarding $15,000 in scholarships this year to deserving seniors. The Carol Sims Scholarship is worth $1000 and all seniors are eligible to apply. The other scholarships are needs-based. The applications are located in student services with Mr. Brown. There are five $1500 scholarships for students attending a two year school and three $2500 scholarships for students attending a four year school. The application deadline is Thursday, April 17th at the end of the school day. The award will be presented at senior awards night in May.

 

The Interact Club is collecting shoes for Soles for Souls, an international aid program that provides shoes to less fortunate adults and children. Please consider sending a new or gently used pair of shoes to the giant box or rooms 1110, 2101, 3205, or 4118 through May 9th. Any size, any style, everything helps. THANK YOU!

 

Tomorrow night, April 15th, the Drama Department's Improv Troupe will have a special benefit performance at 7:00pm in the Auditorium. Tickets are $5 and all ticket sales benefit Relay for Life of Garner. Donations for Relay for Life will also be accepted. Concessions will be available. We hope you'll come out and join us for some laughs!

 

These are all the announcements that I have for this week. GO TROJANS!

 

Good evening, Trojans. This is principal Matthew Price with your weekly announcements. I trust that everyone had a great spring break and came back ready to finish this last quarter strong.

 

Wake County asks that families complete the Panorama Family Survey which is open from April 7th - May 16th. The link to take the survey is

surveys.panoramaed.com/wakecounty/family 

 

If your student is not returning to Garner HS and not attending a Wake Cty school for the 2025-2026 School year, please email Ms. Warren at nwarren@wcpss.net 

 

Juniors, if you have received the 2^nd dose of the Meningococcal shot, please drop off your updated immunization record to Ms. Warren in Student Services. You are required to complete this by October of 2025. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Warren. 

 

If you have moved, you need to make sure your updated information is on file with Mrs. Burkoski & Ms. Warren. It is important that you are receiving all correspondences from us as we prepare for next school year.

Also, please let us know If you are having problems with your Parent Portal Account.

 

The Garner FFA Alumni is hosting its annual plant sale, offering a beautiful selection of herbs, vegetables, annuals, and perennials to brighten your garden. Garner Horticulture students have been hard at work planting and growing for months, ensuring a fantastic variety of healthy plants. Every purchase directly supports student expenses for upcoming trips, making it a wonderful way to grow your garden while investing in the future of agriculture. Payments are accepted via card, cash, or check. Come shop and support a great cause! 

 

On Tuesday, April 15, the Drama Department's Improv Troupe will have a special benefit performance at 7:00pm in the Auditorium. Tickets are $5 and all ticket sales benefit Relay for Life of Garner. Donations for Relay for Life will also be accepted. Concessions will be available. We hope you'll come out and join us for some laughs!

 

These are all the announcements that I have for this week. Let’s all lock in and have a good last quarter. GO TROJANS!

Good evening, Trojans. This is principal Matthew Price with your weekly announcements.

 

Parents, it has been brought to our attention on several occasions that the school number may be blocked or silenced because it is recognized as a junk call. To prevent this from happening, please save the school number as a contact. This will ensure that you are not missing valuable information or calls out of concern for your child. The school number is 919-662-2379.

  

If your student is not returning to Garner HS and not attending a Wake County school for the 2025-2026 School year, please email Ms. Warren (nwarren@wcpss.net).

 

Juniors, if you have received the 2^nd dose of the Meningococcal shot, please drop off your updated immunization record to Ms. Warren in Student Services. You are required to complete this by October of 2025. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Warren. 

 

If you have moved, you need to make sure your updated information is on file with Mrs. Burkoski & Ms. Warren. It is important that you are receiving all correspondence from us as we prepare for next school year.

 

If you are having problems with your Parent Portal Account, feel free to email Ms. Warren and she can troubleshoot your issue.

 

The price of the yearbook will increase soon. Buy yours today for just $75 at yearbookforever.com before the price goes up on March 30th.

 

Parents and Students, please remember to fill out a Trojan Shoutout for

our outstanding staff. This is an easy way to recognize teachers who are going above and beyond to show excellence in what they do. Teachers will be recognized in front of their peers for their excellence. The link is also permanently on the GMHS website.

 

These are all the announcements that I have for this week. Next week will be Spring Break so we will not have school. We look forward to seeing everyone after Spring Break. GO TROJANS!