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

 

This Thursday is our first 8-period day. For those who are new to GMHS, 8-period days are your last chance to make up grades and get your work current for anything thus far in class. Please don’t wait until Thursday to get started. Communicate with your teachers regarding what remediation will look like in their class so that you can be prepared for the 8-period day.

 

Homecoming will be the week of Oct. 13th-19th. Students will receive details and information through their school email as well as on social media.  Please encourage your child to check their email regularly. 

 

BETA Club NEW member invites were sent to qualifying students in grades 10-12 via student emails Monday afternoon, September 16th.

 

The BETA Club is our school’s honors club.  In order to receive an invitation, students must have a minimum weighted GPA of 3.5. BETA members are expected to be involved in extracurricular activities and have outstanding character.  If you feel as though you did not receive an invitation in error OR if you are new to GMHS and believe you qualify, please see either Mrs. Norris (3005) or Ms. Marsh (4112). Form submissions ARE time sensitive, and NO late forms will be accepted.  Students have until Monday, September 30th to complete the form and pay the membership fee. 

Underclassmen/ Staff picture retakes will be on Tuesday, October 15th in the small gym from 7:35 am - to 1:00 pm. Please note the times are not until the end of the day. You can find the schedule on the school's website. 

If you are a parent of a rising senior (class of 2025) please submit your students updated immunization record to nwarren@wcpss.net. Your student should have two doses completed of the Meningococcal shot.The deadline to submit this information is September 27^th. Your student will be excluded from school beyond the 27th if this requirement is not fulfilled.

 

If you have moved and need to update your address, please reach out to Ms. Warren so that we have the correct home address in PowerSchool for you.

 

Now that we are off to such a good start, and things are settling nicely, please be reminded that those who are parked on campus without a parking pass can be towed from the lot at the owner’s expense. We will begin towing cars without a pass beginning tomorrow. 

 

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

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

 

First, a reminder that this Friday is a teacher workday. There will be no school for students.

 

I remain proud of our students and staff after Friday’s lock-down. Please remember that if you see anything that may look out of place, please let the closest adult know. If you see something, say something. This is how we can all work together to ensure that GMHS remains a safe place to learn and succeed.

 

Our Greatness of Garner event is this Friday prior to the football game. Come out and see all that Garner has to offer before cheering on the Trojans. Events begin at 5:15.

 

Please join the GMHS Student Services department and a financial aid representative to learn about the college application process and financial aid. This event will be held from 6:30-7:30 in the auditorium on September 19th.

 

BETA Club NEW member invites were sent to qualifying students in grades 10-12 via student emails Monday afternoon, September 16th. The BETA Club is our school’s honors club.  In order to receive an invitation, students must have a minimum weighted GPA of 3.5. BETA members are expected to be involved in extracurricular activities and have outstanding character.  If you feel as though you did not receive an invitation in error OR if you are new to GMHS and believe you qualify, please see either Mrs. Norris (3005) or Ms. Marsh (4112). Form submissions ARE time sensitive, and NO late forms will be accepted.  Students have until Monday, September 30th to complete the form and pay the membership fee

 

We will be offering the school day administration of the PSAT/NMSQT on October 16, 2024. WCPSS will pay for the administration for 11th grade students who have a GPA of 4.375 or higher. Check with your counselor to see if you qualify.  However, any 9th - 11th grader may take the PSAT, they will just pay the testing fee on the GMHS website if it’s not covered. If you are interested in taking the PSAT on campus on October 16th, please sign up below. Once you sign up, please make your payment and provide accurate contact information. The sign-up deadline is September 18th. Please email Mrs. Harris at mpharris@wcpss.net with any questions. 

 

https://forms.gle/FAmAFjHK1mtzJzNA9

 

Parents, when we have inclement weather in the morning we will move the express carpool drop off up to right before the student crosswalk and students will be allowed to enter through the side door.  Please do not go past the crosswalk for the safety of our students.  

 

As always, if you know of a faculty or staff member who is demonstrating Excellence, please send us a quick note using the Trojan Shout Out link.

 

These are all the announcements that I have for this week. I hope everyone had a great weekend, and let’s lock in on our grades as we move through this second month of school. Remember that there is Homework Club tutoring each Wednesday after school. GO TROJANS!

 

 

Sept. 13, 2024

 

Garner Magnet High School families,

 

First, know that all students are safe.

 

The Code Red was lifted at about 12:45 p.m.

 

Thank you for your cooperation.

 

We will share more details in a message later this afternoon.

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Estimadas Familias de la Escuela Secundaria Garner Magnet.

 

En primer lugar, tengan en cuenta que todos los estudiantes están a salvo.

 

El cierre de emergencia de código rojo fue cancelado a las 12:45 p.m.

 

Muchas gracias por su cooperación.

 

Compartiremos más información en un mensaje esta tarde.

 

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

 

This weekend will be our first mandatory grade update in PowerSchool. All classes should have grades at this point. Please feel free to contact the teachers if there are grading questions.

 

Each year I have a group of students who I meet with monthly to discuss the climate and events here at GMHS to make sure that what we do is the best for every student who walks through our doors. If you are interested in possibly serving as a student representative for your grade level on the Principal’s Student Advisory Board, please fill out the quick application form here. This is a great way to represent your peers and have your voice heard in the school!

 

Our Open House/Meet-the-teacher night is this week! Parents are welcome to come to school on Thursday of this week between 6:00 and 7:30 pm for a drop-in style open house. You will have a chance to meet your student’s teachers as well as see what clubs and organizations your student may be able to participate in while here at GMHS.

Catch the early bird special! Buy a yearbook for $65 at yearbookforever.com. 

Senior Parents, you don't want to miss an opportunity to create your child a  Senior Ad. There is limited space so purchase now! Ads will be on sale until January 24th. Go to yearbookforever.com to purchase and create! If you have any further questions, please contact Mrs. Easton.

Senior Portrait Makeup Day will be Wednesday, October 9 in the small gym. During this session, seniors will take their drapes and casual photos. This is the only make-up day. Please remember, that all senior photos must go through Prestige portraits for the yearbook, so please plan accordingly. Lastly,  students must pick their appointment times by October 7th. Students can find the sign-up form on the school website or their English teacher's learning platforms.  If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Easton. 

Carpool is still running nicely, but could be a little bit better. Please remember that there is to be no dropping off in the left lane, nor should the left lane be used to pass others in carpool in order to cut into line at the drop-off point. Students should exit their cars once they’ve come to a stop beyond the awning on the side of the building. Please do not wait through several cycles of drop-off in order to get the very front spot for drop-off. Additionally, no students should be dropped off in the bus lot.

Freshman parents; Your student received their GMHS specific student planner in class last week. Please encourage them to use this planner to record their homework for each class, record quiz and test dates, and plan for projects and due dates. The planner is a great organization tool for your student to have a successful school year and for you to know what is happening in class each day.

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