GHS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2019

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Congratulations to the symphonic orchestra on their outstanding performance this past Saturday at Penn HS! They will perform again as a State Finalist this Saturday, May 3^rd at Pike HS.

Girls soccer will have skill development sessions TODAY and Wednesday from 4:00-5:45 p.m.

It’s almost the end of the school year!  Have you already express your gratitude towards your friends and teachers?  If not, the Gratitude Post Office can help you to do it!  Send your kindness and thankful message to your friends or even teachers!  Cards are provided and you will also get a free candy every time you write a letter!  Teachers are also welcome to join.  We will be available during lunch in the commons area through Wednesday, May 1^st!

The theme for Friday’s unified track meet is Freaky Friday. Thank you in advance for coming out to show your support!

Auditions for next year’s choirs will be happening until Friday, May 3^rd. If you are interested in more information, please come to the choir office in room 5310 to get more information. Auditions can be scheduled for times before school or during SRT.

Prom tickets are on sale during lunches!  They are $40, and will be sold each day (except Mondays) through Friday, May 10^th.  Tickets will NOT be sold at the door. Outside guest forms are available in the main office from Mrs. Wolfe, and MUST be turned in to her by Wednesday, May 8^th – DON’T DELAY!

If you are a current junior and have an interest in politics and our community, you should consider running for the Goshen City Council Youth Advisor position.  The election is open to any current junior and will be held Thursday, May 16^th at GHS.  If you have any questions please see Mr. Weldy in 2360 or talk to Felix Perez Diener.  All interested candidates should pick-up an information packet from Mr. Weldy in 2360.

Please stop by the commons area (either by the cafeteria or outside the main office) during lunch if you are interested is speaking to the following:

Wednesday, May 1^st                    Marines

If you’re missing Career Center or an internship due to taking an IB exam in May, please contact Mr. Nichols or Mrs. Collins if you need an attendance letter.

SENIORS: Please stop by Guidance and pick up a form to list the scholarships that you have received.  Also, please make sure that you fill out a form on what college you would like your final transcript sent to.

Boys football will have skill development sessions from 3:50-5:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays on the admin field.

Calling all pianists! Do you enjoy playing current popular music? Are you a strong sight-reader? Do you want to have the opportunity to travel with a group of your friends to somewhere else in the country next year? We need you! The Crimsonaires is looking for a few pianists to accompany the group next year. Please email Ms. O’Leary (koleary@goshenschools.org) or stop by the choir office if you have any interest!

Attention Seniors:  If you haven’t ordered your cap and gown yet, you can order online at https://highschool.herffjones.com. If you were not able to pick up your cap and gown on delivery day, you can pick it up during SRT in room 2290 from Mrs. Gardner. If you are not able to pick it up during SRT, please e-mail Mrs. Gardner to find an alternate time at rgardner@goshenschools.org, or Mrs. Jenny Clark at jclark@goshenschools.org.

Lifeguarding and lifeguarding review classes will be offered this spring. More information can be found at the Aquatic Center website at http://aquatics.goshenschools.org/2019-spring-swim-lessons-and-lifeguarding-classes/ and click on the Lifeguarding flier Spring 2019 at the bottom.

The Recycle Caps Project is back by student request!  Last year GHS collected 400+ pounds of plastic caps/lids that were recycled into a red bench located in commons by auditorium.  This year we just need 200 pounds. Many types of plastic caps/lids can be collected. They need to be recycle #2, 4, or 5, and need to be CLEAN. SRTs that collect, sort, and fill a copy paper box (approx. 8 pounds) will have their name entered in a random drawing for cookies to be delivered to their class at the end of the semester.   Email Mrs. Swihart at cswihart@staff.goshenschools.org if you have questions, or stop by room 2200.

Important Information for Seniors – Nurse Wendy wants to make sure that you are aware that some immunization requirements have changed and you may need to update your vaccines before going to college.  Please email Nurse Wendy if you have any questions or are not sure if yours are up to date.  Currently we have just over 300 seniors who will need these shots before going to many colleges, universities, or trade schools.

It is that time of year again for the annual GHS Prom Dress Drive.  The purpose of this drive is to provide free dresses for students who want to go to the prom but may be in financial need.  We have several dresses in various styles and sizes to choose from.  If you are in need of a prom dress or if you wish to donate a gently used dress, please contact Mrs. Hershberger or Mrs. Shakley.  You may also ask your SRT teacher to help you get in contact with one of us.

It’s not too late – yearbooks are for sale for $45!  They can be purchased online at jostensyearbooks.com or you can bring your payment to Mrs. Long in room 1400 in the Whiteman wing/art area.

REMINDER: Any student driving needs to have a parking tag.  You can get this through Mrs. Haney in the Bookkeeper’s office.  You need to have a valid license, valid registration, valid proof of insurance (this means that none of these can be expired), and $5.  You don’t want to be the proud new owner of a big orange sticker. Officer Powell will be checking vehicles!

Homework help is available every Tuesday and Thursday in the media center from 3:45-5:00 p.m. You must be in the media center by 3:50 p.m. in order to stay for this, and dismissal times are at 4:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. You are expected to exit the building through door FF, which is located by the stairs just down from the media center. A bus will be available around 5:10 p.m. if you need a ride home. This bus is for students who stay for after-hours help ONLY. It will pick you up at the south end of circle drive by the flag pole. This is a great opportunity if you just need a little extra time or even just a quiet place to do your homework at the end of the day.

You are under no circumstances allowed to lock your bike up to any fence or gate on school property. There has been a problem with students specifically doing this along the fence/gate to the soccer fields. If you continue to do this, your lock will be cut, and your bike will be removed. There are bike racks available, and they should be used. Thank you for your cooperation with this! Bajo ninguna circunstancia se permite que se aseguren las bicicletas a ninguna reja o puerta de sea propiedad de la escuela. Ya hubo un problema con los estudiantes que específicamente están haciendo esto a lo largo de la reja/puerta del campo de fútbol.  Si continúan haciendo esto, el candado será cortado, y la bici será quitada.  Hay bastidores para bicicletas disponibles para ser utilizados.  ¡Gracias por su cooperación con esto!

YOU MUST BE STAYING AFTER SCHOOL FOR SOMETHING TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS – The GHS cafeteria is offering free after school snacks every day after school.  This program is for any student who is staying after school. All student-athletes, club members, music participants, drama participants, after school homework help kids, etc. are strongly encouraged to stop by the cafeteria after school and take advantage of this generous opportunity.  Students just need to show their ID and they can grab a healthy snack to go that will hold them over during their after school activities until dinner.  The cafeteria will stay open until 3:50 p.m. to hand out the snacks. All students picking up the healthy snack after school will need to eat their snack in the cafeteria.  We appreciate your cooperation with this adjustment that is mandated by the state of Indiana in order to continue this program.

After school, it is expected that all students exit the building by 3:50 p.m.  If you have an after school activity, you should report to the sponsor’s room responsible for that activity by 3:50 p.m. You are not to remain in the hallways or commons after 3:50 p.m.  Thank you for your cooperation with this request.

Free/reduced lunch forms are available in the bookkeeper’s office, in the cafeteria and in guidance. Please pick one up if you need it!

WORK PERMITS: When you get a work permit EVERY box needs to be filled out on the Intent to Employ form before we will issue you the work permit. Please bring completed forms to the main office in the morning and they will be completed by the end of the school day.

If you are a student that leaves the building at any time during normal school hours then you must have a sticker on your ID if it’s for a class (PACT, Building Trades, EACC, Merit, shortened schedules, Red Zone, internship, yearbook, etc.) that indicates that or a blue pass from the office indicating that you have permission to leave. Building Trades, EACC and Red Zone students are also required to sign out at the Welcome Center before leaving. You can get this sticker in the main office from Mrs. Wolfe or Mrs. Kuiper.

Just a reminder that if you are coming to see Ms. Tovar you need to check in with the staff in the main office and fill out a request to see her. She will send a white pass for you as she has time. Please do not cut through the nurse’s office to get to her. You need to enter through the main office.

 

MEETINGS DURING SRT:

French Club will meet TOMORROW during the 2^nd session of SRT in room 2410. We will be playing some egg relay games and preparing for our last meeting of the year in May. We hope to see you there!

 

SPORTS SCORES:

Brynn Shoup-Hill shut down Wawasee, throwing a complete game shutout and leading the girls varsity softball to a 7-0 victory on Friday.  Goshen had the bats going early in the game.  Olivia Koshmider, Makayla Snyder, and Klair Sweet each had two hits apiece.  Alexis Navarro and Sara Breniser also added a double for the day.  The RedHawks had eleven hits total.  Brynn Shoup-Hill allowed only four hits, while striking out seven with zero walks.  The RedHawks are now 8-7 overall and 3-3 in the NLC.

Girls JV softball won big beating Wawasee 15-0.  Isabel DeGraff pitched a gem of a game striking out seven and only allowed one hit for the night. Isabel not only pitched well she also had three hits at the plate.  Jordan DeGraff had two hits.  Khylin Shepard hit her first high school home run and drove in three RBI’s.  Noemi Vela also added a double for the RedHawks.  The JV is currently 5-4 overall and 3-2 in the NLC.

The girls varsity tennis team improved to 7-4 with a nail biter win over Westview 3-2. Kathryn Detweiler and Brooke Grewe at 1 Doubles and Sage Christner and Sophie Kirkton at 2 Doubles got the first two points for the RedHawks, but it came down to a 3^rd set at 3 Singles before Madi Rittenhouse was able to close it out. The JV swept all three matches with wins coming from Joya Drenth, Megan Murphy, Abril Diaz, and Jade Thomas.

Boys varsity baseball dropped a conference game to Wawasee after taking a 6-0 lead. Jack Immel highlighted the RedHawk offense with a three run home run early in the game. Kaleb Nine came in relief late in the game to get the RedHawks out of a late jam, but were unable to score enough in extra innings to beat the Warriors.

Boys JV baseball took the loss vs. Wawasee, losing 5-3.  Jocsan Sanchez pitched an excellent game for Goshen, striking out eleven batters.  Goshen had opportunities but couldn’t string together enough hits.  Mason Schrock scored twice after reaching on two base hits.  Sanchez and Ezequiel Moreno each drove in a run for Goshen.

Boys varsity baseball dropped a road game to New Prairie by a score of 11-1. The RedHawks totaled seven hits in the game.  Colin Turner and Skylar Reyes each managed multiple hits.  Turner led the way with three hits in three at bats.

Boys JV baseball lost a heartbreaker in Game 1 of a doubleheader vs. New Prairie.  Tied 3-3 after three innings, the RedHawks couldn’t hold on and eventually lost 16-3.  Mitchel Daniels pitched five innings, striking out ten.  The RedHawks managed only four hits, as New Prairie pounded twelve.  In Game 2, Goshen stayed scrappy and was very much in the ball game when it was called short due to weather in the top of the 6^th inning. Goshen lost Game 2 by a score of 7-5, but outhit New Prairie in the losing effort.  The RedHawks scattered seven hits, led by Mason Schrock and Jocsan Sanchez with two hits each.  Schrock also pitched four innings, striking out seven.  Most importantly, Goshen did not commit a single error in Game 2, which is a sign of great improvement.

Girls varsity tennis was able to win three courts and decide the match against Bethany before the rain started. The 1 doubles pair of Kathryn Detweiler and Brooke Grewe were first off the court with a 6-2, 6-1 victory. The 2 Doubles tandem of Sophia Kirkton and Sage Christner overcame dropping four straight games in the first set to close the 2^nd set 6-0 and were joined shortly later by 3 Singles player Madi Rittenhouse who won 6-1, 6-0. The JV swept all five positions, including wins by Maiah Huffman, Chelsea Cortez, and Abby Wileman.

Boys varsity track and field finished 4^th at the John Reed Relays on a cold and blustery day. Scoring in most events the team racked up 72.5 points behind two championship performances. Champions: Tomas Fuentes – 110 High Hudles (15.01), Austin Nettrauer, Ciro Aguilar, Tomas Fuentes, Daveyon Sandford – Sprint Medley Relay (1:39.36). Second Place Winners: Daveyon Sandford – Long Jump (21-03.00). Third Place Winners: Austin Nettrauer, Sergio Gonzalez, Jordan Williams, Daveyon Sandford – 4×200 Relay (1:36.61). Fourth Place Winners: Demetrius Gulewicz, Marlon Garcia-Rosales, Cole Johnston, Angel Arreola – 4×800 Relay (8:43.65), Demetrius Gulewicz, Marlon Garcia-Rosales, Adrian Mora, Cole Johnston – Distance Medley Relay (10:01.75). Fifth Place Winners: Jordan Williams – 100 Dash (11.89), Cole Johnston – Mile Run (4:51.13), Austin Nettrauer, Sergio Gonzalez, Jordan Williams, Ciro Aguilar – 4×100 Relay (46.36), Tomas Fuentes, Austin Minnis, Jose Alonso Sanchez, Austin Hostetler – 4×400 Relay (4:06.43). Sixth Place Winners: Daveyon Sandford – High Jump (5-10.00), Zach Swallow – Shot Put (41-06.50). Seventh Place Winners: Ciro Aguilar – 100 Dash (12.14), Zack Barker – High Jump (5-08.00), Angel Arreola – Mile Run (4:55.82). Eighth Place Winners: Zach Swallow – Discus (116-10).

Boys varsity golf traveled to Swan Lake to take on Triton and Fort Wayne Canterbury. Scores: Triton 176, FW Canterbury 179, Goshen 185. Their record is now 6-2. The RedHawks were led by a trio of freshman. Jacob Moyer fired a 44, Chase Meyer carded a 45, and Zach Subera fired a 48 over the tough front nine.

Boys varsity golf finished 6^th in the competitive field of 15 teams at the Wawasee Invitational at South Shore GC. Goshen’s team score was 352.  Chesterton won the event with a 316. The RedHawks were led by Chase Meyer who fired an 80 and was the match’s 9^th low medalist. Jacob Moyer shot an 88, and Jake Jennette posted an 89.

 

IN SPORTS ACTION TODAY:

JV POSTPONED: Boys JV and varsity baseball will host Northwood at 5:00 p.m.

POSTPONED: Girls JV and varsity softball will play at Northwood at 5:00 p.m.

Good luck to all of you!

GHS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2019

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Girls soccer will have skill development sessions TODAY from 4-6:00 p.m.

Juniors and Seniors: The Interra Credit Union RedHawks Branch is offering you a chance to win a prom package. The winner will get two prom tickets (or reimbursement if already purchased), and a $75 gift card to the restaurant of their choice. Stop by the RedHawks Branch to get all the details from Martha and Tricia and to enter! This is available every day the branch is open, through TODAY. The winner will be announced Monday, April 29^th. We’ll see you at the RedHawks Branch!

It’s almost the end of the school year!  Have you already express your gratitude towards your friends and teachers?  If not, the Gratitude Post Office can help you to do it!  Send your kindness and thankful message to your friends or even teachers!  Cards are provided and you will also get a free candy every time you write a letter!  Teachers are also welcome to join.  We will be available during lunch in the commons area Monday, April 29^th through Wednesday, May 1^st!

Auditions for next year’s choirs will be happening until Friday, May 3^rd. If you are interested in more information, please come to the choir office in room 5310 to get more information. Auditions can be scheduled for times before school or during SRT.

Prom tickets are on sale during lunches!  They are $40, and will be sold each day (except Mondays) through Friday, May 10^th.  Tickets will NOT be sold at the door. Outside guest forms are available in the main office from Mrs. Wolfe, and MUST be turned in to her by Wednesday, May 8^th – DON’T DELAY!

If you are a current junior and have an interest in politics and our community, you should consider running for the Goshen City Council Youth Advisor position.  The election is open to any current junior and will be held Thursday, May 16^th at GHS.  If you have any questions please see Mr. Weldy in 2360 or talk to Felix Perez Diener.  All interested candidates should pick-up an information packet from Mr. Weldy in 2360.

Please stop by the commons area (either by the cafeteria or outside the main office) during lunch if you are interested is speaking to the following:

TODAY                                       ACES Exchange Student Program

Wednesday, May 1^st                    Marines

If you’re missing Career Center or an internship due to taking an IB exam in May, please contact Mr. Nichols or Mrs. Collins if you need an attendance letter.

SENIORS: Please stop by Guidance and pick up a form to list the scholarships that you have received.  Also, please make sure that you fill out a form on what college you would like your final transcript sent to.

Boys football will have skill development sessions from 3:50-5:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays on the admin field.

All boys not currently in a spring sport that are interested in playing basketball next year should see Coach Wohlford for a schedule of spring workouts. We will be in the weight room on Mondays after school, in the main gym on Wednesdays after school, and in Whiteman gym on Thursday nights from 6-8:00 p.m.

Calling all pianists! Do you enjoy playing current popular music? Are you a strong sight-reader? Do you want to have the opportunity to travel with a group of your friends to somewhere else in the country next year? We need you! The Crimsonaires is looking for a few pianists to accompany the group next year. Please email Ms. O’Leary (koleary@goshenschools.org) or stop by the choir office if you have any interest!

Attention Seniors:  If you haven’t ordered your cap and gown yet, you can order online at https://highschool.herffjones.com. If you were not able to pick up your cap and gown on delivery day, you can pick it up during SRT in room 2290 from Mrs. Gardner. If you are not able to pick it up during SRT, please e-mail Mrs. Gardner to find an alternate time at rgardner@goshenschools.org, or Mrs. Jenny Clark at jclark@goshenschools.org.

Lifeguarding and lifeguarding review classes will be offered this spring. More information can be found at the Aquatic Center website at http://aquatics.goshenschools.org/2019-spring-swim-lessons-and-lifeguarding-classes/ and click on the Lifeguarding flier Spring 2019 at the bottom.

The Recycle Caps Project is back by student request!  Last year GHS collected 400+ pounds of plastic caps/lids that were recycled into a red bench located in commons by auditorium.  This year we just need 200 pounds. Many types of plastic caps/lids can be collected. They need to be recycle #2, 4, or 5, and need to be CLEAN. SRTs that collect, sort, and fill a copy paper box (approx. 8 pounds) will have their name entered in a random drawing for cookies to be delivered to their class at the end of the semester.   Email Mrs. Swihart at cswihart@staff.goshenschools.org if you have questions, or stop by room 2200.

Important Information for Seniors – Nurse Wendy wants to make sure that you are aware that some immunization requirements have changed and you may need to update your vaccines before going to college.  Please email Nurse Wendy if you have any questions or are not sure if yours are up to date.  Currently we have just over 300 seniors who will need these shots before going to many colleges, universities, or trade schools.

It is that time of year again for the annual GHS Prom Dress Drive.  The purpose of this drive is to provide free dresses for students who want to go to the prom but may be in financial need.  We have several dresses in various styles and sizes to choose from.  If you are in need of a prom dress or if you wish to donate a gently used dress, please contact Mrs. Hershberger or Mrs. Shakley.  You may also ask your SRT teacher to help you get in contact with one of us.

It’s not too late – yearbooks are for sale for $45!  They can be purchased online at jostensyearbooks.com or you can bring your payment to Mrs. Long in room 1400 in the Whiteman wing/art area.

REMINDER: Any student driving needs to have a parking tag.  You can get this through Mrs. Haney in the Bookkeeper’s office.  You need to have a valid license, valid registration, valid proof of insurance (this means that none of these can be expired), and $5.  You don’t want to be the proud new owner of a big orange sticker. Officer Powell will be checking vehicles!

Homework help is available every Tuesday and Thursday in the media center from 3:45-5:00 p.m. You must be in the media center by 3:50 p.m. in order to stay for this, and dismissal times are at 4:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. You are expected to exit the building through door FF, which is located by the stairs just down from the media center. A bus will be available around 5:10 p.m. if you need a ride home. This bus is for students who stay for after-hours help ONLY. It will pick you up at the south end of circle drive by the flag pole. This is a great opportunity if you just need a little extra time or even just a quiet place to do your homework at the end of the day.

You are under no circumstances allowed to lock your bike up to any fence or gate on school property. There has been a problem with students specifically doing this along the fence/gate to the soccer fields. If you continue to do this, your lock will be cut, and your bike will be removed. There are bike racks available, and they should be used. Thank you for your cooperation with this! Bajo ninguna circunstancia se permite que se aseguren las bicicletas a ninguna reja o puerta de sea propiedad de la escuela. Ya hubo un problema con los estudiantes que específicamente están haciendo esto a lo largo de la reja/puerta del campo de fútbol.  Si continúan haciendo esto, el candado será cortado, y la bici será quitada.  Hay bastidores para bicicletas disponibles para ser utilizados.  ¡Gracias por su cooperación con esto!

YOU MUST BE STAYING AFTER SCHOOL FOR SOMETHING TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS – The GHS cafeteria is offering free after school snacks every day after school.  This program is for any student who is staying after school. All student-athletes, club members, music participants, drama participants, after school homework help kids, etc. are strongly encouraged to stop by the cafeteria after school and take advantage of this generous opportunity.  Students just need to show their ID and they can grab a healthy snack to go that will hold them over during their after school activities until dinner.  The cafeteria will stay open until 3:50 p.m. to hand out the snacks. All students picking up the healthy snack after school will need to eat their snack in the cafeteria.  We appreciate your cooperation with this adjustment that is mandated by the state of Indiana in order to continue this program.

After school, it is expected that all students exit the building by 3:50 p.m.  If you have an after school activity, you should report to the sponsor’s room responsible for that activity by 3:50 p.m. You are not to remain in the hallways or commons after 3:50 p.m.  Thank you for your cooperation with this request.

Free/reduced lunch forms are available in the bookkeeper’s office, in the cafeteria and in guidance. Please pick one up if you need it!

WORK PERMITS: When you get a work permit EVERY box needs to be filled out on the Intent to Employ form before we will issue you the work permit. Please bring completed forms to the main office in the morning and they will be completed by the end of the school day.

If you are a student that leaves the building at any time during normal school hours then you must have a sticker on your ID if it’s for a class (PACT, Building Trades, EACC, Merit, shortened schedules, Red Zone, internship, yearbook, etc.) that indicates that or a blue pass from the office indicating that you have permission to leave. Building Trades, EACC and Red Zone students are also required to sign out at the Welcome Center before leaving. You can get this sticker in the main office from Mrs. Wolfe or Mrs. Kuiper.

Just a reminder that if you are coming to see Ms. Tovar you need to check in with the staff in the main office and fill out a request to see her. She will send a white pass for you as she has time. Please do not cut through the nurse’s office to get to her. You need to enter through the main office.

 

MEETINGS DURING SRT:

French Club will meet Tuesday, April 30^th during the 2^nd session of SRT in room 2410. We will be playing some egg relay games and preparing for our last meeting of the year in May. We hope to see you there!

 

SPORTS SCORES:

Girls varsity tennis lost to state-ranked Concord 0-5. In the JV match, Courtney Sloop and Sophia Kellenberger kept their unbeaten streak alive with a straight-sets win. Lauren Murphy and Grace Dick also won their doubles match.

Girls JV softball defeated Elkhart Christian Academy 12-8.  Isabel DeGraff and Trinity Nemeth each added two hits apiece.  Khylin Shepard and Emma Detwiler also added one hit for the night.  The Redhawks are now 4-5 overall.

Boys varsity golf defeated Central Noble in a steady downpour at Cobblestone golf course 185-201. Their record is now 6-0. The RedHawks were led by freshman Chase Meyer with a 42 and freshman Jacob Moyer with a 45. Boys JV golf defeated Central Noble 198-214. The team was led by freshman Zach Subera with a 41 and junior Joseph Narayan with a 45. Their record is 2-0.

 

IN SPORTS ACTION TODAY:

Boys JV and varsity baseball will host Wawasee at 5:00 p.m.

Boys JV and varsity golf will travel to Swan Lake to compete against FW Canterbury and Triton at 5:00 p.m.

Girls JV and varsity tennis will host Westview at 5:00 p.m.

Girls JV and varsity softball will play at Wawasee at 5:00 p.m.

On Saturday:

Boys varsity golf will play in the Wawasee Invitational at South Shore at 8:00 a.m.

Boys and girls varsity track & field will compete at East Noble in the John Reed Relays at 9:00 a.m.

Boys JV baseball will host a DH against New Prairie at 10:00 a.m.

Go RedHawks!

GHS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2019

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Prom tickets will go on sale starting TODAY during lunches.  They are $40, and will be sold each day (except Mondays) through Friday, May 10^th.  Tickets will NOT be sold at the door. Outside guest forms are available in the main office from Mrs. Wolfe, and MUST be turned in to her by Wednesday, May 8^th – DON’T DELAY!

Girls soccer will have skill development sessions Friday from 4-6:00 p.m.

Juniors and Seniors: The Interra Credit Union RedHawks Branch is offering you a chance to win a prom package. The winner will get two prom tickets (or reimbursement if already purchased), and a $75 gift card to the restaurant of their choice. Stop by the RedHawks Branch to get all the details from Martha and Tricia and to enter! This is available every day the branch is open, through Friday, April 26^th. The winner will be announced Monday, April 29^th. We’ll see you at the RedHawks Branch!

Auditions for next year’s choirs will be happening until Friday, May 3^rd. If you are interested in more information, please come to the choir office in room 5310 to get more information. Auditions can be scheduled for times before school or during SRT.

If you are a current junior and have an interest in politics and our community, you should consider running for the Goshen City Council Youth Advisor position.  The election is open to any current junior and will be held Thursday, May 16^th at GHS.  If you have any questions please see Mr. Weldy in 2360 or talk to Felix Perez Diener.  All interested candidates should pick-up an information packet from Mr. Weldy in 2360.

Please stop by the commons area (either by the cafeteria or outside the main office) during lunch if you are interested is speaking to the following:

Friday, April 26^th                          ACES Exchange Student Program

SENIORS: Please stop by Guidance and pick up a form to list the scholarships that you have received.  Also, please make sure that you fill out a form on what college you would like your final transcript sent to.

Boys football will have skill development sessions from 3:50-5:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays on the admin field.

All boys not currently in a spring sport that are interested in playing basketball next year should see Coach Wohlford for a schedule of spring workouts. We will be in the weight room on Mondays after school, in the main gym on Wednesdays after school, and in Whiteman gym on Thursday nights from 6-8:00 p.m.

Calling all pianists! Do you enjoy playing current popular music? Are you a strong sight-reader? Do you want to have the opportunity to travel with a group of your friends to somewhere else in the country next year? We need you! The Crimsonaires is looking for a few pianists to accompany the group next year. Please email Ms. O’Leary (koleary@goshenschools.org) or stop by the choir office if you have any interest!

Attention Seniors:  If you haven’t ordered your cap and gown yet, you can order online at https://highschool.herffjones.com. If you were not able to pick up your cap and gown on delivery day, you can pick it up during SRT in room 2290 from Mrs. Gardner. If you are not able to pick it up during SRT, please e-mail Mrs. Gardner to find an alternate time at rgardner@goshenschools.org, or Mrs. Jenny Clark at jclark@goshenschools.org.

Lifeguarding and lifeguarding review classes will be offered this spring. More information can be found at the Aquatic Center website at http://aquatics.goshenschools.org/2019-spring-swim-lessons-and-lifeguarding-classes/ and click on the Lifeguarding flier Spring 2019 at the bottom.

The Recycle Caps Project is back by student request!  Last year GHS collected 400+ pounds of plastic caps/lids that were recycled into a red bench located in commons by auditorium.  This year we just need 200 pounds. Many types of plastic caps/lids can be collected. They need to be recycle #2, 4, or 5, and need to be CLEAN. SRTs that collect, sort, and fill a copy paper box (approx. 8 pounds) will have their name entered in a random drawing for cookies to be delivered to their class at the end of the semester.   Email Mrs. Swihart at cswihart@staff.goshenschools.org if you have questions, or stop by room 2200.

Important Information for Seniors – Nurse Wendy wants to make sure that you are aware that some immunization requirements have changed and you may need to update your vaccines before going to college.  Please email Nurse Wendy if you have any questions or are not sure if yours are up to date.  Currently we have just over 300 seniors who will need these shots before going to many colleges, universities, or trade schools.

It is that time of year again for the annual GHS Prom Dress Drive.  The purpose of this drive is to provide free dresses for students who want to go to the prom but may be in financial need.  We have several dresses in various styles and sizes to choose from.  If you are in need of a prom dress or if you wish to donate a gently used dress, please contact Mrs. Hershberger or Mrs. Shakley.  You may also ask your SRT teacher to help you get in contact with one of us.

It’s not too late – yearbooks are for sale for $45!  They can be purchased online at jostensyearbooks.com or you can bring your payment to Mrs. Long in room 1400 in the Whiteman wing/art area.

REMINDER: Any student driving needs to have a parking tag.  You can get this through Mrs. Haney in the Bookkeeper’s office.  You need to have a valid license, valid registration, valid proof of insurance (this means that none of these can be expired), and $5.  You don’t want to be the proud new owner of a big orange sticker. Officer Powell will be checking vehicles!

Homework help is available every Tuesday and Thursday in the media center from 3:45-5:00 p.m. You must be in the media center by 3:50 p.m. in order to stay for this, and dismissal times are at 4:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. You are expected to exit the building through door FF, which is located by the stairs just down from the media center. A bus will be available around 5:10 p.m. if you need a ride home. This bus is for students who stay for after-hours help ONLY. It will pick you up at the south end of circle drive by the flag pole. This is a great opportunity if you just need a little extra time or even just a quiet place to do your homework at the end of the day.

You are under no circumstances allowed to lock your bike up to any fence or gate on school property. There has been a problem with students specifically doing this along the fence/gate to the soccer fields. If you continue to do this, your lock will be cut, and your bike will be removed. There are bike racks available, and they should be used. Thank you for your cooperation with this! Bajo ninguna circunstancia se permite que se aseguren las bicicletas a ninguna reja o puerta de sea propiedad de la escuela. Ya hubo un problema con los estudiantes que específicamente están haciendo esto a lo largo de la reja/puerta del campo de fútbol.  Si continúan haciendo esto, el candado será cortado, y la bici será quitada.  Hay bastidores para bicicletas disponibles para ser utilizados.  ¡Gracias por su cooperación con esto!

YOU MUST BE STAYING AFTER SCHOOL FOR SOMETHING TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS – The GHS cafeteria is offering free after school snacks every day after school.  This program is for any student who is staying after school. All student-athletes, club members, music participants, drama participants, after school homework help kids, etc. are strongly encouraged to stop by the cafeteria after school and take advantage of this generous opportunity.  Students just need to show their ID and they can grab a healthy snack to go that will hold them over during their after school activities until dinner.  The cafeteria will stay open until 3:50 p.m. to hand out the snacks. All students picking up the healthy snack after school will need to eat their snack in the cafeteria.  We appreciate your cooperation with this adjustment that is mandated by the state of Indiana in order to continue this program.

After school, it is expected that all students exit the building by 3:50 p.m.  If you have an after school activity, you should report to the sponsor’s room responsible for that activity by 3:50 p.m. You are not to remain in the hallways or commons after 3:50 p.m.  Thank you for your cooperation with this request.

Free/reduced lunch forms are available in the bookkeeper’s office, in the cafeteria and in guidance. Please pick one up if you need it!

WORK PERMITS: When you get a work permit EVERY box needs to be filled out on the Intent to Employ form before we will issue you the work permit. Please bring completed forms to the main office in the morning and they will be completed by the end of the school day.

If you are a student that leaves the building at any time during normal school hours then you must have a sticker on your ID if it’s for a class (PACT, Building Trades, EACC, Merit, shortened schedules, Red Zone, internship, yearbook, etc.) that indicates that or a blue pass from the office indicating that you have permission to leave. Building Trades, EACC and Red Zone students are also required to sign out at the Welcome Center before leaving. You can get this sticker in the main office from Mrs. Wolfe or Mrs. Kuiper.

Just a reminder that if you are coming to see Ms. Tovar you need to check in with the staff in the main office and fill out a request to see her. She will send a white pass for you as she has time. Please do not cut through the nurse’s office to get to her. You need to enter through the main office.

 

MEETINGS DURING SRT:

 

SPORTS SCORES:

Despite an outstanding performance on the mound, boys varsity baseball was defeated by Plymouth 2-0. Goshen falls to 5-7 (2-2 in NLC) on the season. The RedHawks only managed three hits. Dominick Reyes had two and Colin Turner had the other. Austin Cain pitched a complete game giving up only two runs on six hits, no walks, and six strikeouts.

The girls varsity tennis team won their 3^rd in a row by a score of 4-1 over Jimtown. Anna Podgorski, Madi Rittenhouse, Kathryn Detweiler, Brooke Grewe, Sophia Kirkton, and Sage Christner each won their match. On the JV side, Courtney Sloop made the switch from doubles to singles seem easy with an 8-5 win. Chelsea Cortez, Sophia Kellenberger, Maiah Huffman, Jade Thomas, Megan Murphy, Tori Barkey, and Isabelle Abshire joined Sloop in the win column.

Boys JV baseball was hit hard right away in the 1^st inning as Plymouth pounded eight runs on six hits before Goshen could even come to bat.  Goshen kept their head up and scored six runs in the 4^th and 5^th innings to cut into a 13-0 deficit.  Goshen eventually lost 15-6.  Mason Schrock drove in four runs on two hits to lead the RedHawks’ offense.

Girls varsity softball got things started in the 1^st inning scoring four runs and never looked back beating Plymouth 20-1.  Freshman Elizabeth Ramirez earned the win in the circle allowing just two hits, one run, zero walks, and striking out nine batters.  Olivia Koshmider, Brynn Shoup-Hill and Devin Shipley each had two hits.  Ashton Darnell and Sara Breniser both had one double a piece.  The RedHawks are now 7-6 overall and 2-2 in the NLC.

The bats were working as the girls JV softball played well beating Plymouth 21-6.  Khylin Shepard had two doubles and one single, while Noemi Vela had one double and two singles for the night.  Morgan Orr and Reghan Yoder each added three hits apiece.  Isabel DeGraff pitched very well and struck out seven.  The JV RedHawks are now 3-4 overall and 2-1 in the NLC.

 

IN SPORTS ACTION TODAY:

Girls JV and varsity tennis will play at Northwood at 4:30 p.m.

Girls JV and varsity track and field will host Elkhart Memorial at 5:30 p.m.

Good luck ladies!

GHS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2019

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Girls soccer will have skill development sessions TODAY and Friday from 4-6:00 p.m.

Prom tickets will go on sale starting TOMORROW during lunches.  They are $40, and will be sold each day (except Mondays) through Friday, May 10^th.  Tickets will NOT be sold at the door. Outside guest forms are available in the main office from Mrs. Wolfe, and MUST be turned in to her by Wednesday, May 8^th – DON’T DELAY!

Auditions for next year’s choirs will be happening between April 23^rd and May 3^rd. If you are interested in more information, please come to the choir office in room 5310 to get more information. Auditions can be scheduled for times before school or during SRT.

Juniors and Seniors: The Interra Credit Union RedHawks Branch is offering you a chance to win a prom package. The winner will get two prom tickets (or reimbursement if already purchased), and a $75 gift card to the restaurant of their choice. Stop by the RedHawks Branch to get all the details from Martha and Tricia and to enter! This is available every day the branch is open, through Friday, April 26^th. The winner will be announced Monday, April 29^th. We’ll see you at the RedHawks Branch!

If you are a current junior and have an interest in politics and our community, you should consider running for the Goshen City Council Youth Advisor position.  The election is open to any current junior and will be held Thursday, May 16^th at GHS.  If you have any questions please see Mr. Weldy in 2360 or talk to Felix Perez Diener.  All interested candidates should pick-up an information packet from Mr. Weldy in 2360.

Please stop by the commons area (either by the cafeteria or outside the main office) during lunch if you are interested is speaking to the following:

Friday, April 26^th                          ACES Exchange Student Program

SENIORS: Please stop by Guidance and pick up a form to list the scholarships that you have received.  Also, please make sure that you fill out a form on what college you would like your final transcript sent to.

Boys football will have skill development sessions from 3:50-5:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays on the admin field.

All boys not currently in a spring sport that are interested in playing basketball next year should see Coach Wohlford for a schedule of spring workouts. We will be in the weight room on Mondays after school, in the main gym on Wednesdays after school, and in Whiteman gym on Thursday nights from 6-8:00 p.m.

Calling all pianists! Do you enjoy playing current popular music? Are you a strong sight-reader? Do you want to have the opportunity to travel with a group of your friends to somewhere else in the country next year? We need you! The Crimsonaires is looking for a few pianists to accompany the group next year. Please email Ms. O’Leary (koleary@goshenschools.org) or stop by the choir office if you have any interest!

Attention Seniors:  If you haven’t ordered your cap and gown yet, you can order online at https://highschool.herffjones.com. If you were not able to pick up your cap and gown on delivery day, you can pick it up during SRT in room 2290 from Mrs. Gardner. If you are not able to pick it up during SRT, please e-mail Mrs. Gardner to find an alternate time at rgardner@goshenschools.org, or Mrs. Jenny Clark at jclark@goshenschools.org.

Lifeguarding and lifeguarding review classes will be offered this spring. More information can be found at the Aquatic Center website at http://aquatics.goshenschools.org/2019-spring-swim-lessons-and-lifeguarding-classes/ and click on the Lifeguarding flier Spring 2019 at the bottom.

The Recycle Caps Project is back by student request!  Last year GHS collected 400+ pounds of plastic caps/lids that were recycled into a red bench located in commons by auditorium.  This year we just need 200 pounds. Many types of plastic caps/lids can be collected. They need to be recycle #2, 4, or 5, and need to be CLEAN. SRTs that collect, sort, and fill a copy paper box (approx. 8 pounds) will have their name entered in a random drawing for cookies to be delivered to their class at the end of the semester.   Email Mrs. Swihart at cswihart@staff.goshenschools.org if you have questions, or stop by room 2200.

Important Information for Seniors – Nurse Wendy wants to make sure that you are aware that some immunization requirements have changed and you may need to update your vaccines before going to college.  Please email Nurse Wendy if you have any questions or are not sure if yours are up to date.  Currently we have just over 300 seniors who will need these shots before going to many colleges, universities, or trade schools.

It is that time of year again for the annual GHS Prom Dress Drive.  The purpose of this drive is to provide free dresses for students who want to go to the prom but may be in financial need.  We have several dresses in various styles and sizes to choose from.  If you are in need of a prom dress or if you wish to donate a gently used dress, please contact Mrs. Hershberger or Mrs. Shakley.  You may also ask your SRT teacher to help you get in contact with one of us.

It’s not too late – yearbooks are for sale for $45!  They can be purchased online at jostensyearbooks.com or you can bring your payment to Mrs. Long in room 1400 in the Whiteman wing/art area.

REMINDER: Any student driving needs to have a parking tag.  You can get this through Mrs. Haney in the Bookkeeper’s office.  You need to have a valid license, valid registration, valid proof of insurance (this means that none of these can be expired), and $5.  You don’t want to be the proud new owner of a big orange sticker. Officer Powell will be checking vehicles!

Homework help is available every Tuesday and Thursday in the media center from 3:45-5:00 p.m. You must be in the media center by 3:50 p.m. in order to stay for this, and dismissal times are at 4:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. You are expected to exit the building through door FF, which is located by the stairs just down from the media center. A bus will be available around 5:10 p.m. if you need a ride home. This bus is for students who stay for after-hours help ONLY. It will pick you up at the south end of circle drive by the flag pole. This is a great opportunity if you just need a little extra time or even just a quiet place to do your homework at the end of the day.

You are under no circumstances allowed to lock your bike up to any fence or gate on school property. There has been a problem with students specifically doing this along the fence/gate to the soccer fields. If you continue to do this, your lock will be cut, and your bike will be removed. There are bike racks available, and they should be used. Thank you for your cooperation with this! Bajo ninguna circunstancia se permite que se aseguren las bicicletas a ninguna reja o puerta de sea propiedad de la escuela. Ya hubo un problema con los estudiantes que específicamente están haciendo esto a lo largo de la reja/puerta del campo de fútbol.  Si continúan haciendo esto, el candado será cortado, y la bici será quitada.  Hay bastidores para bicicletas disponibles para ser utilizados.  ¡Gracias por su cooperación con esto!

YOU MUST BE STAYING AFTER SCHOOL FOR SOMETHING TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS – The GHS cafeteria is offering free after school snacks every day after school.  This program is for any student who is staying after school. All student-athletes, club members, music participants, drama participants, after school homework help kids, etc. are strongly encouraged to stop by the cafeteria after school and take advantage of this generous opportunity.  Students just need to show their ID and they can grab a healthy snack to go that will hold them over during their after school activities until dinner.  The cafeteria will stay open until 3:50 p.m. to hand out the snacks. All students picking up the healthy snack after school will need to eat their snack in the cafeteria.  We appreciate your cooperation with this adjustment that is mandated by the state of Indiana in order to continue this program.

After school, it is expected that all students exit the building by 3:50 p.m.  If you have an after school activity, you should report to the sponsor’s room responsible for that activity by 3:50 p.m. You are not to remain in the hallways or commons after 3:50 p.m.  Thank you for your cooperation with this request.

Free/reduced lunch forms are available in the bookkeeper’s office, in the cafeteria and in guidance. Please pick one up if you need it!

WORK PERMITS: When you get a work permit EVERY box needs to be filled out on the Intent to Employ form before we will issue you the work permit. Please bring completed forms to the main office in the morning and they will be completed by the end of the school day.

If you are a student that leaves the building at any time during normal school hours then you must have a sticker on your ID if it’s for a class (PACT, Building Trades, EACC, Merit, shortened schedules, Red Zone, internship, yearbook, etc.) that indicates that or a blue pass from the office indicating that you have permission to leave. Building Trades, EACC and Red Zone students are also required to sign out at the Welcome Center before leaving. You can get this sticker in the main office from Mrs. Wolfe or Mrs. Kuiper.

Just a reminder that if you are coming to see Ms. Tovar you need to check in with the staff in the main office and fill out a request to see her. She will send a white pass for you as she has time. Please do not cut through the nurse’s office to get to her. You need to enter through the main office.

 

MEETINGS DURING SRT:

 

SPORTS SCORES:

Boys varsity track and field defeated Plymouth behind a strong effort in winning ten events. Felix Perez-Diener, Daveyon Sandford, and Tomas Fuentes were double individual event winners and the RedHawks won two of the three relays. Despite the cold, windy, and rainy conditions many RedHawk athletes posted season best performances. First Place Winners: Tomas Fuentes – 110 High Hurdles (15.91), Tomas Fuentes – 300 Intermediate Hurdles (42.70), Felix Perez-Diener – 1600 Run (4:43.97), Felix Perez-Diener – 3200 Run (10:10.11), Daveyon Sandford – 400 Dash (52.53), Daveyon Sandford – Long Jump (19′-11.25″), Drew Hogan – 800 Run (2:11.32), Zack Barker – High Jump (5′-10″), Austin Nettrauer, Sergio Gonzalez, Jordan Williams, Ciro Aguilar – 400 Relay (46.31), Marlon Garcia, Drew Hogan, Austin Nettrauer, Demetrius Gulewicz – 1600 Relay (3:41.73). Second Place Winners: Ciro Aguilar – 100 Dash (12.16), Daveyon Sandford – 200 Dash (23.91), Daveyon Sandford – High Jump (5′-10″), Jordan Williams – Long Jump (18′-01″), Zach Swallow – Discus (103′-07″). Third Place Winners: Jordan Williams – 100 Dash (12.20), Drew Hogan – 1600 Run (4:51.70), Marlon Garcia – 400 Dash (55.42), Tomas Fuentes – 200 Dash (25.12), Cole Johnston – 3200 Run (10:34.78), Zack Barker – Long Jump (17′-10″), Zach Swallow – Shot Put (42′-02″).

Girls varsity softball took a victory against Elkhart Memorial in a pitcher’s duel.  Both teams were strong on the rubber Friday, but Goshen won 3-2.  Brynn Shoup-Hill pitched a great game allowing just six hits and striking out eight.  Ashton Darnell hit a double while Brynn Shoup-Hill helped herself out with a single.  The RedHawks are now 6-5 overall and 1-2 in the NLC.

Girls JV softball came up a little short losing to Mishawaka 11-5.  Noemi Vela had a double and a single for the day.  Trinity Nemeth, Morgan Orr, Jordan DeGraff, and Nikki Kolawenko all had singles.  Isabel DeGraff took the loss in the circle.

Boys varsity baseball took home a 6-1 victory over Elkhart Memorial on Friday, improving their record to 5-1 and 2-1 in the NLC. Dominick Reyes got the win for the Hawks.  He went seven innings, allowing one run on three hits, striking out eleven and walking one. The RedHawks collected nine hits.  Skylar Reyes and Dominick Reyes each managed multiple hits.

Boys JV baseball finally got back in the win column after a six-game skid.  Goshen torched Elkhart Memorial’s pitching by collecting 14 base hits and stealing 13 bases in their 17-15 victory.  Goshen played much better defensively with only three errors committed.  The RedHawks’ offensive charge was led by Mason Schrock who reached base safely on all six of his plate appearances collecting four hits.  Mitchel Daniels drove in three runs on two doubles and a single. Jocsan Sanchez and Daniels allowed four hits and struck out 13 Memorial batters collectively.

In brutal conditions at West Noble Friday, the girls varsity tennis team won a nail biter to improve to 5-2. Madi Rittenhouse won at 3 singles and the 2 doubles pair of Sophia Kirkton & Sage Christner remained unbeaten together. It came down to 2 Singles where Anna Podgorski won 7-5 in the 3^rd set. The JV team improved to 1-3 behind wins from Joya Drenth, Maiah Huffman, Jade Thomas, Abril Diaz, Mireya Benitez, Chelsea Cortez, Abby Wileman, Megan Murphy, and the undefeated pair of Sophia Kellenberger & Courtney Sloop.

Girls varsity softball lost the lead late in a 7-6 loss in eight innings against the Mishawaka Cavemen.  Liz Ramirez started the game for Goshen going 3-2/3 innings.  Liz allowed five runs on seven hits and striking out.  Brynn Shoup- Hill entered the game and pitched 3-2/3 innings allowing one hit, two runs, and struck out two.  Olivia Koshmider had two hits and a double while Alexis Navarro also added two hits for the day.  Sara Breniser aslo added a double for the RedHawks.

 

IN SPORTS ACTION TODAY:

Girls JV and varsity tennis will play at Jimtown at 4:30 p.m.

Boys JV and varsity baseball will host Plymouth at 5:30 p.m.

Girls JV and varsity softball will play at Plymouth at 5:30 p.m.

Go RedHawks!

GHS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2019

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

GHS hosted Jeans for Troops Day yesterday. Thank you to all who donated! It’s not too late if you’d still like to contribute though. The suggested donation is $5, but any amount helps. Donations will be accepted through the end of the day TODAY.

We do not have school on Friday, April 19^th due to Good Friday. Please note that we NOT provide bus transportation for EACC students that day.

Prom tickets will go on sale Tuesday, April 23^rd during lunches.  They are $40, and will be sold each day (except Mondays) through Friday, May 10^th.  Tickets will NOT be sold at the door. Outside guest forms are available in the main office from Mrs. Wolfe, and MUST be turned in to her by Wednesday, May 8^th – DON’T DELAY!

Auditions for next year’s choirs will be happening between April 23^rd and May 3^rd. If you are interested in more information, please come to the choir office in room 5310 to get more information. Auditions can be scheduled for times before school or during SRT.

Juniors and Seniors: The Interra Credit Union RedHawks Branch is offering you a chance to win a prom package. The winner will get two prom tickets (or reimbursement if already purchased), and a $75 gift card to the restaurant of their choice. Stop by the RedHawks Branch to get all the details from Martha and Tricia and to enter! This is available every day the branch is open, through Friday, April 26^th. The winner will be announced Monday, April 29^th. We’ll see you at the RedHawks Branch!

If you are a current junior and have an interest in politics and our community, you should consider running for the Goshen City Council Youth Advisor position.  The election is open to any current junior and will be held Thursday, May 16^th at GHS.  If you have any questions please see Mr. Weldy in 2360 or talk to Felix Perez Diener.  All interested candidates should pick-up an information packet from Mr. Weldy in 2360.

Please stop by the commons area (either by the cafeteria or outside the main office) during lunch if you are interested is speaking to the following:

Friday, April 26^th                          ACES Exchange Student Program

Calling all pianists! Do you enjoy playing current popular music? Are you a strong sight-reader? Do you want to have the opportunity to travel with a group of your friends to somewhere else in the country next year? We need you! The Crimsonaires is looking for a few pianists to accompany the group next year. Please email Ms. O’Leary (koleary@goshenschools.org) or stop by the choir office if you have any interest!

Attention Seniors:  If you haven’t ordered your cap and gown yet, you can order online at https://highschool.herffjones.com. If you were not able to pick up your cap and gown on delivery day, you can pick it up during SRT in room 2290 from Mrs. Gardner. If you are not able to pick it up during SRT, please e-mail Mrs. Gardner to find an alternate time at rgardner@goshenschools.org, or Mrs. Jenny Clark at jclark@goshenschools.org.

The Goshen High School Technical Trades Scholarship is available in the Guidance Office.  Please stop by and pick it up!

Boys football will have skill development sessions from 3:50-5:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays on the admin field.

All boys not currently in a spring sport that are interested in playing basketball next year should see Coach Wohlford for a schedule of spring workouts. We will be in the weight room on Mondays after school, in the main gym on Wednesdays after school, and in Whiteman gym on Thursday nights from 6-8:00 p.m.

Lifeguarding and lifeguarding review classes will be offered this spring. More information can be found at the Aquatic Center website at http://aquatics.goshenschools.org/2019-spring-swim-lessons-and-lifeguarding-classes/ and click on the Lifeguarding flier Spring 2019 at the bottom.

The Recycle Caps Project is back by student request!  Last year GHS collected 400+ pounds of plastic caps/lids that were recycled into a red bench located in commons by auditorium.  This year we just need 200 pounds. Many types of plastic caps/lids can be collected. They need to be recycle #2, 4, or 5, and need to be CLEAN. SRTs that collect, sort, and fill a copy paper box (approx. 8 pounds) will have their name entered in a random drawing for cookies to be delivered to their class at the end of the semester.   Email Mrs. Swihart at cswihart@staff.goshenschools.org if you have questions, or stop by room 2200.

Important Information for Seniors – Nurse Wendy wants to make sure that you are aware that some immunization requirements have changed and you may need to update your vaccines before going to college.  Please email Nurse Wendy if you have any questions or are not sure if yours are up to date.  Currently we have just over 300 seniors who will need these shots before going to many colleges, universities, or trade schools.

It is that time of year again for the annual GHS Prom Dress Drive.  The purpose of this drive is to provide free dresses for students who want to go to the prom but may be in financial need.  We have several dresses in various styles and sizes to choose from.  If you are in need of a prom dress or if you wish to donate a gently used dress, please contact Mrs. Hershberger or Mrs. Shakley.  You may also ask your SRT teacher to help you get in contact with one of us.

It’s not too late – yearbooks are for sale for $45!  They can be purchased online at jostensyearbooks.com or you can bring your payment to Mrs. Long in room 1400 in the Whiteman wing/art area.

REMINDER: Any student driving needs to have a parking tag.  You can get this through Mrs. Haney in the Bookkeeper’s office.  You need to have a valid license, valid registration, valid proof of insurance (this means that none of these can be expired), and $5.  You don’t want to be the proud new owner of a big orange sticker. Officer Powell will be checking vehicles!

Homework help is available every Tuesday and Thursday in the media center from 3:45-5:00 p.m. You must be in the media center by 3:50 p.m. in order to stay for this, and dismissal times are at 4:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. You are expected to exit the building through door FF, which is located by the stairs just down from the media center. A bus will be available around 5:10 p.m. if you need a ride home. This bus is for students who stay for after-hours help ONLY. It will pick you up at the south end of circle drive by the flag pole. This is a great opportunity if you just need a little extra time or even just a quiet place to do your homework at the end of the day.

You are under no circumstances allowed to lock your bike up to any fence or gate on school property. There has been a problem with students specifically doing this along the fence/gate to the soccer fields. If you continue to do this, your lock will be cut, and your bike will be removed. There are bike racks available, and they should be used. Thank you for your cooperation with this! Bajo ninguna circunstancia se permite que se aseguren las bicicletas a ninguna reja o puerta de sea propiedad de la escuela. Ya hubo un problema con los estudiantes que específicamente están haciendo esto a lo largo de la reja/puerta del campo de fútbol.  Si continúan haciendo esto, el candado será cortado, y la bici será quitada.  Hay bastidores para bicicletas disponibles para ser utilizados.  ¡Gracias por su cooperación con esto!

YOU MUST BE STAYING AFTER SCHOOL FOR SOMETHING TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS – The GHS cafeteria is offering free after school snacks every day after school.  This program is for any student who is staying after school. All student-athletes, club members, music participants, drama participants, after school homework help kids, etc. are strongly encouraged to stop by the cafeteria after school and take advantage of this generous opportunity.  Students just need to show their ID and they can grab a healthy snack to go that will hold them over during their after school activities until dinner.  The cafeteria will stay open until 3:50 p.m. to hand out the snacks. All students picking up the healthy snack after school will need to eat their snack in the cafeteria.  We appreciate your cooperation with this adjustment that is mandated by the state of Indiana in order to continue this program.

After school, it is expected that all students exit the building by 3:50 p.m.  If you have an after school activity, you should report to the sponsor’s room responsible for that activity by 3:50 p.m. You are not to remain in the hallways or commons after 3:50 p.m.  Thank you for your cooperation with this request.

Free/reduced lunch forms are available in the bookkeeper’s office, in the cafeteria and in guidance. Please pick one up if you need it!

WORK PERMITS: When you get a work permit EVERY box needs to be filled out on the Intent to Employ form before we will issue you the work permit. Please bring completed forms to the main office in the morning and they will be completed by the end of the school day.

If you are a student that leaves the building at any time during normal school hours then you must have a sticker on your ID if it’s for a class (PACT, Building Trades, EACC, Merit, shortened schedules, Red Zone, internship, yearbook, etc.) that indicates that or a blue pass from the office indicating that you have permission to leave. Building Trades, EACC and Red Zone students are also required to sign out at the Welcome Center before leaving. You can get this sticker in the main office from Mrs. Wolfe or Mrs. Kuiper.

Just a reminder that if you are coming to see Ms. Tovar you need to check in with the staff in the main office and fill out a request to see her. She will send a white pass for you as she has time. Please do not cut through the nurse’s office to get to her. You need to enter through the main office.

 

MEETINGS DURING SRT:

Creative Writing Club: TODAY during the 2^nd session of SRT in room 2430 will be our last meeting of the year! There will be sharing time, snacks, and large community writing papers all over the room. Come celebrate the year!

 

SPORTS SCORES:

Girls varsity softball fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 8-5 loss to Warsaw.  Olivia Koshmider went two for three with a double and scored two times.  Sara Breniser had one single with three runs driven in. Alexis Navarro also added one single while driving in two runs.  Freshman, Liz Ramirez got the loss in the circle going two innings, striking out three and allowing four hits for the night.  The RedHawks are now 5-5 overall and 0-2 in the NLC.

Girls JV softball scored early and beat Warsaw 8-2.  Khylin Shepard had a double and single while Isabel DeGraff and Trinity Nemeth each added two hits apiece.  Noemi Vela also added a double for the RedHawks.  Isabel DeGraff earned the win pitching.  Currently the JV RedHawks are now 2-3 overall and 1-1 in the NLC.

Boys JV baseball gained an early lead in the top of the first inning on a two-run homer by James Troyer, but eventually lost their lead in the bottom of the sixth inning to surrender their sixth consecutive loss.  Goshen outhit Warsaw and only allowed two earned runs, but costly mistakes continued to plague the RedHawks.  Goshen committed ten defensive errors and stranded twelve runners on the bases, leaving the bases loaded without scoring in two innings.  Troyer added a single to his home run and pitched five innings, allowing only two hits.  Ezequiel Moreno and Moises Gutierrez each drove in a run as well.

The Goshen Unified Track and Field team traveled to East Noble to face six opponents.  Several personal bests were set in a very competitive meet.  After a scoring discrepancy was cleared up the Unified RedHawks placed 3^rd out of seven teams. Shotput: Taking 1^st in their flight was Chris Hall.  Taking 2^nd in their flight was Matthew Lung and Jurniee Peeler.  Taking 3^rd in their flight was Spencer Witmer and Ben Bontrager-Singer.  Ben also set a new school record with a throw of 35’7”.  Getting their career best that evening were Ben Bontrager-Singer, Brock Collins, Allen Guthrie, Kateleen Marquez, and Spencer Witmer. Long Jump:  Taking 1^st in their flight was Jeremiah Close.  Taking 2^nd in their flight were Isaiah Jacobs and Emma Simpson.  Taking 3^rd in their flight were Lexi Brown, Breighton Heaberlin, and Hope Peeler.  Career bests were set by Lexi Brown and Isaiah Jacobs.  Isaiah also set a new school record with a jump of 17’5”. 100m dash: Taking 1^st in their heat were Tyler Daniels, Matthew Lung, Daniel Peters, and Bri Vance.  Taking 2^nd in their heats were Brock Collins, Kia Kurtz, and Hope Peeler.  Taking 3^rd in their heats were Jurniee Peeler and Allen Guthrie.  A career best was set by Spencer Witmer. 400m Dash: Getting 2^nd in their heat were Bri Vance and Jazmin Vargas.  Taking 3^rd in her heat was Katelyn Brown. The boys 4x100m relay team of Ben Bontrager Singer, Kia Kurtz, Jeremiah Close, and Isaiah Jacobs had a had a season best time. The girls 4x100m relay team of Jazmin Vargas, Breighton Heaberlin, Mara Sensenig, and Lexi Tucker had a school record time of 1:12.1.

 

IN SPORTS ACTION TODAY:

Boys JV and varsity track & field will host Plymouth at 5:30 p.m.

On Friday:

Girls JV and varsity tennis will play at West Noble at 4:45 p.m.

Girls varsity softball will host Elkhart Memorial at 5:15 p.m.

Girls JV softball will host Mishawaka at 5:15 p.m.

Boys JV and varsity baseball will play at Elkhart Memorial at 5:30 p.m.

Unified track and field will compete in the Unified Track & Field Invitational at Wawasee at 5:30 p.m.

On Saturday:

Boys varsity golf will compete in the Lakeland Invitational at 8:00 a.m. at Heron Creek.

Boys varsity track and field will host the Goshen Relays at 9:00 a.m.

Boys JV golf will compete in the Plymouth Invitational at 9:00 a.m.

Girls JV softball will travel to Prairie Heights for a DH starting at 9:00 a.m.

Girls JV tennis will compete in the Plymouth Invitational at 9:00 a.m.

Girls varsity softball will play at Mishawaka at 10:00 a.m.

Good luck to all of you!

GHS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2019

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

TODAY’S link for GTV:  https://youtu.be/TmuH0lmoGQA

Girls soccer will have skill development sessions this week TODAY from 4-5:45 p.m. Remember to turn in your La-Casa Help-a-House waiver forms to Coach Wildman.

GHS will host Jeans for Troops Day TODAY. Wear jeans and give a donation in the main office or guidance office. The suggested donation is $5, but any amount helps…and hey, you get to wear jeans on a Wednesday! Donations will be accepted the entire week of April 15-18. Donations help our veterans. Thank you in advance for your participation!

Stay In Bounds Ambassadors visits are scheduled for this week.  Please meet Mr. Kissinger at the welcome center on Tuesday and/or Thursday, depending on your visit schedule, immediately after 2^nd period ready to make your final formal visit to your 4^th grade classes.  Also, there is a request from the yearbook staff to get more pictures of Ambassadors in action.  Please take pictures of your visit and share them with Breighton Heaberlin!

We do not have school on Friday, April 19^th due to Good Friday. Please note that we NOT provide bus transportation for EACC students that day.

Prom tickets will go on sale Tuesday, April 23^rd during lunches.  They are $40, and will be sold each day (except Mondays) through Friday, May 10^th.  Tickets will NOT be sold at the door. Outside guest forms are available in the main office from Mrs. Wolfe, and MUST be turned in to her by Wednesday, May 8^th – DON’T DELAY!

Auditions for next year’s choirs will be happening between April 23^rd and May 3^rd. If you are interested in more information, please come to the choir office in room 5310 to get more information. Auditions can be scheduled for times before school or during SRT.

Juniors and Seniors: The Interra Credit Union RedHawks Branch is offering you a chance to win a prom package. The winner will get two prom tickets (or reimbursement if already purchased), and a $75 gift card to the restaurant of their choice. Stop by the RedHawks Branch to get all the details from Martha and Tricia and to enter! This is available every day the branch is open, through Friday, April 26^th. The winner will be announced Monday, April 29^th. We’ll see you at the RedHawks Branch!

If you are a current junior and have an interest in politics and our community, you should consider running for the Goshen City Council Youth Advisor position.  The election is open to any current junior and will be held Thursday, May 16^th at GHS.  If you have any questions please see Mr. Weldy in 2360 or talk to Felix Perez Diener.  All interested candidates should pick-up an information packet from Mr. Weldy in 2360.

Please stop by the commons area (either by the cafeteria or outside the main office) during lunch if you are interested is speaking to the following:

TODAY                                      Tobacco Control of Elkhart County

Friday, April 26^th                          ACES Exchange Student Program

Attention Seniors:  If you haven’t ordered your cap and gown yet, you can order online at https://highschool.herffjones.com. If you were not able to pick up your cap and gown on delivery day, you can pick it up during SRT in room 2290 from Mrs. Gardner. If you are not able to pick it up during SRT, please e-mail Mrs. Gardner to find an alternate time at rgardner@goshenschools.org, or Mrs. Jenny Clark at jclark@goshenschools.org.

The Goshen High School Technical Trades Scholarship is available in the Guidance Office.  Please stop by and pick it up!

Boys football will have skill development sessions from 3:50-5:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays on the admin field.

All boys not currently in a spring sport that are interested in playing basketball next year should see Coach Wohlford for a schedule of spring workouts. We will be in the weight room on Mondays after school, in the main gym on Wednesdays after school, and in Whiteman gym on Thursday nights from 6-8:00 p.m.

Lifeguarding and lifeguarding review classes will be offered this spring. More information can be found at the Aquatic Center website at http://aquatics.goshenschools.org/2019-spring-swim-lessons-and-lifeguarding-classes/ and click on the Lifeguarding flier Spring 2019 at the bottom.

The Recycle Caps Project is back by student request!  Last year GHS collected 400+ pounds of plastic caps/lids that were recycled into a red bench located in commons by auditorium.  This year we just need 200 pounds. Many types of plastic caps/lids can be collected. They need to be recycle #2, 4, or 5, and need to be CLEAN. SRTs that collect, sort, and fill a copy paper box (approx. 8 pounds) will have their name entered in a random drawing for cookies to be delivered to their class at the end of the semester.   Email Mrs. Swihart at cswihart@staff.goshenschools.org if you have questions, or stop by room 2200.

Important Information for Seniors – Nurse Wendy wants to make sure that you are aware that some immunization requirements have changed and you may need to update your vaccines before going to college.  Please email Nurse Wendy if you have any questions or are not sure if yours are up to date.  Currently we have just over 300 seniors who will need these shots before going to many colleges, universities, or trade schools.

It is that time of year again for the annual GHS Prom Dress Drive.  The purpose of this drive is to provide free dresses for students who want to go to the prom but may be in financial need.  We have several dresses in various styles and sizes to choose from.  If you are in need of a prom dress or if you wish to donate a gently used dress, please contact Mrs. Hershberger or Mrs. Shakley.  You may also ask your SRT teacher to help you get in contact with one of us.

It’s not too late – yearbooks are for sale for $45!  They can be purchased online at jostensyearbooks.com or you can bring your payment to Mrs. Long in room 1400 in the Whiteman wing/art area.

REMINDER: Any student driving needs to have a parking tag.  You can get this through Mrs. Haney in the Bookkeeper’s office.  You need to have a valid license, valid registration, valid proof of insurance (this means that none of these can be expired), and $5.  You don’t want to be the proud new owner of a big orange sticker. Officer Powell will be checking vehicles!

Homework help is available every Tuesday and Thursday in the media center from 3:45-5:00 p.m. You must be in the media center by 3:50 p.m. in order to stay for this, and dismissal times are at 4:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. You are expected to exit the building through door FF, which is located by the stairs just down from the media center. A bus will be available around 5:10 p.m. if you need a ride home. This bus is for students who stay for after-hours help ONLY. It will pick you up at the south end of circle drive by the flag pole. This is a great opportunity if you just need a little extra time or even just a quiet place to do your homework at the end of the day.

You are under no circumstances allowed to lock your bike up to any fence or gate on school property. There has been a problem with students specifically doing this along the fence/gate to the soccer fields. If you continue to do this, your lock will be cut, and your bike will be removed. There are bike racks available, and they should be used. Thank you for your cooperation with this! Bajo ninguna circunstancia se permite que se aseguren las bicicletas a ninguna reja o puerta de sea propiedad de la escuela. Ya hubo un problema con los estudiantes que específicamente están haciendo esto a lo largo de la reja/puerta del campo de fútbol.  Si continúan haciendo esto, el candado será cortado, y la bici será quitada.  Hay bastidores para bicicletas disponibles para ser utilizados.  ¡Gracias por su cooperación con esto!

YOU MUST BE STAYING AFTER SCHOOL FOR SOMETHING TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS – The GHS cafeteria is offering free after school snacks every day after school.  This program is for any student who is staying after school. All student-athletes, club members, music participants, drama participants, after school homework help kids, etc. are strongly encouraged to stop by the cafeteria after school and take advantage of this generous opportunity.  Students just need to show their ID and they can grab a healthy snack to go that will hold them over during their after school activities until dinner.  The cafeteria will stay open until 3:50 p.m. to hand out the snacks. All students picking up the healthy snack after school will need to eat their snack in the cafeteria.  We appreciate your cooperation with this adjustment that is mandated by the state of Indiana in order to continue this program.

After school, it is expected that all students exit the building by 3:50 p.m.  If you have an after school activity, you should report to the sponsor’s room responsible for that activity by 3:50 p.m. You are not to remain in the hallways or commons after 3:50 p.m.  Thank you for your cooperation with this request.

Free/reduced lunch forms are available in the bookkeeper’s office, in the cafeteria and in guidance. Please pick one up if you need it!

WORK PERMITS: When you get a work permit EVERY box needs to be filled out on the Intent to Employ form before we will issue you the work permit. Please bring completed forms to the main office in the morning and they will be completed by the end of the school day.

If you are a student that leaves the building at any time during normal school hours then you must have a sticker on your ID if it’s for a class (PACT, Building Trades, EACC, Merit, shortened schedules, Red Zone, internship, yearbook, etc.) that indicates that or a blue pass from the office indicating that you have permission to leave. Building Trades, EACC and Red Zone students are also required to sign out at the Welcome Center before leaving. You can get this sticker in the main office from Mrs. Wolfe or Mrs. Kuiper.

Just a reminder that if you are coming to see Ms. Tovar you need to check in with the staff in the main office and fill out a request to see her. She will send a white pass for you as she has time. Please do not cut through the nurse’s office to get to her. You need to enter through the main office.

 

MEETINGS DURING SRT:

Creative Writing Club: TOMORROW during the 2^nd session of SRT in room 2430 will be our last meeting of the year! There will be sharing time, snacks, and large community writing papers all over the room. Come celebrate the year!

 

SPORTS SCORES:

The girls tennis team had a big conference win over Northridge Tuesday by a score of 3-2. Madi Rittenhouse closed out a close first set to roll to a 6-1 second set. Both doubles pairs lost the first set but were able to come back and win in three to remain unbeaten at all doubles spots this year. Also undefeated this year are Courtney Sloop and Sophia Kellenberger who pulled out a second set tiebreaker at 1 doubles JV.

 

IN SPORTS ACTION TODAY:

Boys JV and varsity baseball will play at Warsaw at 5:30 p.m.

Girls JV and varsity softball will host Warsaw at 5:30 p.m.

Unified track and field will compete in the East Noble Invitational at 6:00 p.m.

Go RedHawks!

GHS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2019

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Monday, April 15th

Period 1 9:05-10:32

Period 3 10:37-12:04

Period 5 12:09-2:09

Lunch A 12:09-12:39

Lunch B 12:39-1:09

Lunch C 1:09-1:39

Lunch D 1:39-2:09

Period 7 2:14-3:40

Attention Seniors:  If you haven’t ordered your cap and gown yet, you can order online at https://highschool.herffjones.com. If you were not able to pick up your cap and gown yesterday, you can pick it up during SRT in room 2290 from Mrs. Gardner. If you are not able to pick it up during SRT, please e-mail Mrs. Gardner to find an alternate time at rgardner@goshenschools.org, or Mrs. Jenny Clark at jclark@goshenschools.org.

Congratulations to the Crimson & Philharmonic Orchestras for earning the Gold ratings at ISSMA Organizational contest at Northridge on Friday night. Their performances reflected their hard work this semester.

All Goshen students who are considering athletic participation next school year are encouraged to get their physical exams as soon as you can, but definitely by June 30^th.  Your physical exam for this year expires on June 30^th, 2019.  Any new physical dated April 1^st, 2019 or later will be good for all of next school year through June 30^th, 2020!  We are offering an opportunity with Goshen Physicians Orthopedics & Sports Medicine TONIGHT from 5:30-7:30 p.m.  You must pre-register by completing the pre-physical health history on the athletic physical form and bringing $20 to the athletic office. If the $20 is a real issue, you will not be turned away.  Physical forms can be downloaded from the goshenredhawks.org website or picked up in the athletic office.

Girls soccer will have skill development sessions this week TODAY and Wednesday from 4-5:45 p.m. Remember to turn in your La-Casa Help-a-House waiver forms to Coach Wildman.

GHS will host Jeans for Troops Day on Wednesday, April 17^th. Wear jeans and give a donation in the main office or guidance office. The suggested donation is $5, but any amount helps…and hey, you get to wear jeans on a Wednesday! Donations will be accepted the entire week of April 15-18. Donations help our veterans. Thank you in advance for your participation!

We do not have school on Friday, April 19^th due to Good Friday. Please note that we NOT provide bus transportation for EACC students that day.

Prom tickets will go on sale Tuesday, April 23^rd during lunches.  They are $40, and will be sold each day (except Mondays) through Friday, May 10^th.  Tickets will NOT be sold at the door. Outside guest forms are available in the main office from Mrs. Wolfe, and MUST be turned in to her by Wednesday, May 8^th – DON’T DELAY!

Auditions for next year’s choirs will be happening between April 23^rd and May 3^rd. If you are interested in more information, please come to the choir office in room 5310 to get more information. Auditions can be scheduled for times before school or during SRT.

Juniors and Seniors: The Interra Credit Union RedHawks Branch is offering you a chance to win a prom package. The winner will get two prom tickets, or reimbursement if already purchased, and a $75 gift card to the restaurant of their choice. Stop by the RedHawks Branch to get all the details from Martha and Tricia and to enter! This is available every day the branch is open, through Friday, April 26^th. The winner will be announced Monday, April 29^th. We’ll see you at the RedHawks Branch!

If you are a current junior and have an interest in politics and our community, you should consider running for the Goshen City Council Youth Advisor position.  The election is open to any current junior and will be held Thursday, May 16^th at GHS.  If you have any questions please see Mr. Weldy in 2360 or talk to Felix Perez Diener.  All interested candidates should pick-up an information packet from Mr. Weldy in 2360.

Please stop by the commons area (either by the cafeteria or outside the main office) during lunch if you are interested is speaking to the following:

Wednesday, April 17^th                 Tobacco Control of Elkhart County

Friday, April 26^th                          ACES Exchange Student Program

The Goshen High School Technical Trades Scholarship is available in the Guidance Office.  Please stop by and pick it up!

Boys football will have skill development sessions from 3:50-5:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays on the admin field.

All boys not currently in a spring sport that are interested in playing basketball next year should see Coach Wohlford for a schedule of spring workouts. We will be in the weight room on Mondays after school, in the main gym on Wednesdays after school, and in Whiteman gym on Thursday nights from 6-8:00 p.m.

Lifeguarding and lifeguarding review classes will be offered this spring. More information can be found at the Aquatic Center website at http://aquatics.goshenschools.org/2019-spring-swim-lessons-and-lifeguarding-classes/ and click on the Lifeguarding flier Spring 2019 at the bottom.

The Recycle Caps Project is back by student request!  Last year GHS collected 400+ pounds of plastic caps/lids that were recycled into a red bench located in commons by auditorium.  This year we just need 200 pounds. Many types of plastic caps/lids can be collected. They need to be recycle #2, 4, or 5, and need to be CLEAN. SRTs that collect, sort, and fill a copy paper box (approx. 8 pounds) will have their name entered in a random drawing for cookies to be delivered to their class at the end of the semester.   Email Mrs. Swihart at cswihart@staff.goshenschools.org if you have questions, or stop by room 2200.

Important Information for Seniors – Nurse Wendy wants to make sure that you are aware that some immunization requirements have changed and you may need to update your vaccines before going to college.  Please email Nurse Wendy if you have any questions or are not sure if yours are up to date.  Currently we have just over 300 seniors who will need these shots before going to many colleges, universities, or trade schools.

It is that time of year again for the annual GHS Prom Dress Drive.  The purpose of this drive is to provide free dresses for students who want to go to the prom but may be in financial need.  We have several dresses in various styles and sizes to choose from.  If you are in need of a prom dress or if you wish to donate a gently used dress, please contact Mrs. Hershberger or Mrs. Shakley.  You may also ask your SRT teacher to help you get in contact with one of us.

It’s not too late – yearbooks are for sale for $45!  They can be purchased online at jostensyearbooks.com or you can bring your payment to Mrs. Long in room 1400 in the Whiteman wing/art area.

REMINDER: Any student driving needs to have a parking tag.  You can get this through Mrs. Haney in the Bookkeeper’s office.  You need to have a valid license, valid registration, valid proof of insurance (this means that none of these can be expired), and $5.  You don’t want to be the proud new owner of a big orange sticker. Officer Powell will be checking vehicles!

Homework help is available every Tuesday and Thursday in the media center from 3:45-5:00 p.m. You must be in the media center by 3:50 p.m. in order to stay for this, and dismissal times are at 4:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. You are expected to exit the building through door FF, which is located by the stairs just down from the media center. A bus will be available around 5:10 p.m. if you need a ride home. This bus is for students who stay for after-hours help ONLY. It will pick you up at the south end of circle drive by the flag pole. This is a great opportunity if you just need a little extra time or even just a quiet place to do your homework at the end of the day.

You are under no circumstances allowed to lock your bike up to any fence or gate on school property. There has been a problem with students specifically doing this along the fence/gate to the soccer fields. If you continue to do this, your lock will be cut, and your bike will be removed. There are bike racks available, and they should be used. Thank you for your cooperation with this! Bajo ninguna circunstancia se permite que se aseguren las bicicletas a ninguna reja o puerta de sea propiedad de la escuela. Ya hubo un problema con los estudiantes que específicamente están haciendo esto a lo largo de la reja/puerta del campo de fútbol.  Si continúan haciendo esto, el candado será cortado, y la bici será quitada.  Hay bastidores para bicicletas disponibles para ser utilizados.  ¡Gracias por su cooperación con esto!

YOU MUST BE STAYING AFTER SCHOOL FOR SOMETHING TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS – The GHS cafeteria is offering free after school snacks every day after school.  This program is for any student who is staying after school. All student-athletes, club members, music participants, drama participants, after school homework help kids, etc. are strongly encouraged to stop by the cafeteria after school and take advantage of this generous opportunity.  Students just need to show their ID and they can grab a healthy snack to go that will hold them over during their after school activities until dinner.  The cafeteria will stay open until 3:50 p.m. to hand out the snacks. All students picking up the healthy snack after school will need to eat their snack in the cafeteria.  We appreciate your cooperation with this adjustment that is mandated by the state of Indiana in order to continue this program.

After school, it is expected that all students exit the building by 3:50 p.m.  If you have an after school activity, you should report to the sponsor’s room responsible for that activity by 3:50 p.m. You are not to remain in the hallways or commons after 3:50 p.m.  Thank you for your cooperation with this request.

Free/reduced lunch forms are available in the bookkeeper’s office, in the cafeteria and in guidance. Please pick one up if you need it!

WORK PERMITS: When you get a work permit EVERY box needs to be filled out on the Intent to Employ form before we will issue you the work permit. Please bring completed forms to the main office in the morning and they will be completed by the end of the school day.

If you are a student that leaves the building at any time during normal school hours then you must have a sticker on your ID if it’s for a class (PACT, Building Trades, EACC, Merit, shortened schedules, Red Zone, internship, yearbook, etc.) that indicates that or a blue pass from the office indicating that you have permission to leave. Building Trades, EACC and Red Zone students are also required to sign out at the Welcome Center before leaving. You can get this sticker in the main office from Mrs. Wolfe or Mrs. Kuiper.

Just a reminder that if you are coming to see Ms. Tovar you need to check in with the staff in the main office and fill out a request to see her. She will send a white pass for you as she has time. Please do not cut through the nurse’s office to get to her. You need to enter through the main office.

 

MEETINGS DURING SRT:

Creative Writing Club: Thursday, April 18^th during the 2^nd session of SRT in room 2430 will be our last meeting of the year! There will be sharing time, snacks, and large community writing papers all over the room. Come celebrate the year!

 

SPORTS SCORES:

Girls varsity softball knocked in five runs in the 4^th inning on its way to an 8-1 victory over Elkhart Central on Friday. The RedHawks put the pressure on, led by some big hits by Brynn Shoup-Hill and Klair Sweet.  Brynn Shoup-Hill had two hits, a double, and drove in two runs.  Alexis Navarro also added a hit while driving in two runs.  Brynn earned the win in the pitching circle allowing just four hits and striking out eight.

Boys varsity baseball fell to Mishawaka Friday night by a score of 6-0. The RedHawks were unable to get the bats going, collecting only three hits. Bryce Smith, Skylar Reyes, and Reece Fisher led the way for the Hawks offense each tallying one hit. Skylar Reyes also pitched for the RedHawks and allowed six runs (three earned) on eight hits with three strikeouts.

The girls varsity tennis team went on the road and earned a bounce back win over an experienced John Adams team. The doubles pairs of Brooke Grewe & Kathryn Detweiler at #1 and Sage Christner & Courtney Sloop at #2 earned the first two points for the team. Lucy Kramer then closed out a close first set and ran away with the second at 1 singles to clinch the win. On the JV side, Maiah Huffman, Sophia Kellenberger, Abby Wileman, Jade Thomas, and Joya Drenth all had bagel wins.

RedHawks JV baseball fell to Mishawaka in a slugfest on Friday evening 20-17.  Goshen dug themselves in a hole for a second straight game, but battled back from nine runs down headed into the bottom of the 4^th inning to tie the game after six innings.  Mason Schrock, Tommy Cartagena, and Jocsan Sanchez all had three hits for the RedHawks.  Sanchez drove in four runs and Cartagena stole four bases. The RedHawks are now 2-2.

The JV RedHawks started off hot and never looked back defeating Elkhart Central 21-0.  Morgan Orr had three hits while Jordan DeGraff had a double and a single.  Khylin Shepard and Emma Detwiler each added two hits for the night.  Isabel DeGraff earned the win in the pitching circle striking out nine and only allowed three hits.  The JV RedHawks are now 1-1.

Girls varsity softball fell behind early and couldn’t come back in an 8-1 loss to (6-2) Fairfield on Saturday.  Senior catcher, Ashton Darnell had two hits while Alexis Navarro, Devin Shipley, Makayla Snyder, and Ruth Whitehead each added one hit a piece. Liz Ramirez took the loss in the pitching circle.  Currently Goshen is 5-3 overall.

Girls JV softball lost 13-3 to Fairfield.  Isabel DeGraff, Jordan DeGraff, and Khylin Shepard all had one hit a piece.  Isabel DeGraff took the loss for the RedHawks.  Currently the JV record is 1-2.

The girls varsity tennis team went 2-1 in the Goshen Round Robin to finish 2^nd in the tournament, losing narrowly in the championship by a score of 3-2. Lucy Kramer, Anna Podgorski, Madi Rittenhouse, Joya Drenth, Kathryn Detweiler, Sophia Kirkton, Sage Christner, Brooke Grewe, Courtney Sloop, Maiah Huffman, and Sophia Kellenberger each got wins during the day.

The Goshen JV RedHawks were sliced by LaPorte in a doubleheader, losing 13-0 and 16-3.  The highlight for the day was a two-run homer by Mason Schrock (his second of the season).  Goshen dug themselves into a hole early again in game one and their battle back fell short.  The RedHawks committed seven errors and only collected four hits in the 13-0 game one loss.  Mitch Daniels and Steve Sanders allowed only four earned runs, striking out five collectively. In game two, Goshen out-hit LaPorte 8-7, but took a 16-3 loss.  Six defensive errors and twelve walked batters sealed the game for the Slicers.  Mason Scrock homered and Jocsan Sanchez collected two base hits in the losing effort.

Goshen varsity golf hosted an invitational at Maplecrest Country Club. Fairfield won with a 346, Northridge had 354, and Goshen finished 3^rd with a 357. Goshen freshman Chase Meyer was 5^th low medalist with an 83 and Goshen freshman Jacob Moyer was 8^th low medalist with an 86. Allan Garratt had 91, Ethan Vallejo 97, and Cam Schneider 104.

The boys varsity baseball team split a double header with LaPorte High School on Saturday afternoon. The RedHawks dropped game one by a score of 13-1 and earned a victory in game two by a score of 11-10. Game one didn’t go well for the RedHawks as they surrendered the lead early. Bryant Robinson, Austin Cain, Reece Fisher, and Drew Marlow all collected one hit for the Hawks in game one. In game two the offense woke up and put up eleven runs. The Reyes brothers carried the RedHawks offensively, each earning three hits. Skylar Reyes drove in four runs and Dominick Reyes pitched 5-1/3 innings, striking out eight LaPorte hitters. Colin Turner also collected three RBIs, and Austin Cain had two hits.

 

IN SPORTS ACTION TODAY:

Boys JV and varsity baseball will host Northridge at 5:00 p.m.

Girls JV and varsity softball will play at Northridge at 5:00 p.m.

Go RedHawks!

GHS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2019

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Monday, April 15th

Period 1 9:05-10:32

Period 3 10:37-12:04

Period 5 12:09-2:09

Lunch A 12:09-12:39

Lunch B 12:39-1:09

Lunch C 1:09-1:39

Lunch D 1:39-2:09

Period 7 2:14-3:40

Attention Seniors:  If you haven’t ordered your cap and gown yet, you can order online at https://highschool.herffjones.com. If you were not able to pick up your cap and gown yesterday, you can pick it up during SRT in room 2290 from Mrs. Gardner. If you are not able to pick it up during SRT, please e-mail Mrs. Gardner to find an alternate time at rgardner@goshenschools.org, or Mrs. Jenny Clark at jclark@goshenschools.org.

Girls soccer will have skill development sessions TODAY from 4-6:00 p.m.

The boys track and field team should meet TODAY in room 1420 immediately after school to vote for the Relays Court. Please bring your laptop with you.

All Goshen students who are considering athletic participation next school year are encouraged to get their physical exams as soon as you can, but definitely by June 30^th.  Your physical exam for this year expires on June 30^th, 2019.  Any new physical dated April 1^st, 2019 or later will be good for all of next school year through June 30^th, 2020!  We are offering an opportunity with Goshen Physicians Orthopedics & Sports Medicine on Monday, April 15^th from 5:30-7:30 p.m.  You must pre-register by completing the pre-physical health history on the athletic physical form and bringing $20 to the athletic office. If the $20 is a real issue, you will not be turned away.  Physical forms can be downloaded from the goshenredhawks.org website or picked up in the athletic office.

GHS will host Jeans for Troops Day on Wednesday, April 17^th. Wear jeans and give a donation in the main office or guidance office. The suggested donation is $5, but any amount helps…and hey, you get to wear jeans on a Wednesday! Donations will be accepted the entire week of April 15-18. Donations help our veterans. Thank you in advance for your participation!

We do not have school on Friday, April 19^th due to Good Friday. Please note that we NOT provide bus transportation for EACC students that day.

Prom tickets will go on sale Tuesday, April 23^rd during lunches.  They are $40, and will be sold each day (except Mondays) through Friday, May 10^th.  Tickets will NOT be sold at the door. Outside guest forms are available in the main office from Mrs. Wolfe, and MUST be turned in to her by Wednesday, May 8^th – DON’T DELAY!

Auditions for next year’s choirs will be happening between April 23^rd and May 3^rd. If you are interested in more information, please come to the choir office in room 5310 to get more information. Auditions can be scheduled for times before school or during SRT.

Juniors and Seniors: The Interra Credit Union RedHawks Branch is offering you a chance to win a prom package. The winner will get two prom tickets, or reimbursement if already purchased, and a $75 gift card to the restaurant of their choice. Stop by the RedHawks Branch to get all the details from Martha and Tricia and to enter! This is available every day the branch is open, through Friday, April 26^th. The winner will be announced Monday, April 29^th. We’ll see you at the RedHawks Branch!

Please stop by the commons area (either by the cafeteria or outside the main office) during lunch if you are interested is speaking to the following:

Wednesday, April 17^th                 Tobacco Control of Elkhart County

Friday, April 26^th                          ACES Exchange Student Program

The Goshen High School Technical Trades Scholarship is available in the Guidance Office.  Please stop by and pick it up!

Boys football will have skill development sessions from 3:50-5:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays on the admin field.

All boys not currently in a spring sport that are interested in playing basketball next year should see Coach Wohlford for a schedule of spring workouts. We will be in the weight room on Mondays after school, in the main gym on Wednesdays after school, and in Whiteman gym on Thursday nights from 6-8:00 p.m.

The Goshen City Bar Association Scholarship is in the guidance office.  Please stop by and pick up an application.

Lifeguarding and lifeguarding review classes will be offered this spring. More information can be found at the Aquatic Center website at http://aquatics.goshenschools.org/2019-spring-swim-lessons-and-lifeguarding-classes/ and click on the Lifeguarding flier Spring 2019 at the bottom.

The Recycle Caps Project is back by student request!  Last year GHS collected 400+ pounds of plastic caps/lids that were recycled into a red bench located in commons by auditorium.  This year we just need 200 pounds. Many types of plastic caps/lids can be collected. They need to be recycle #2, 4, or 5, and need to be CLEAN. SRTs that collect, sort, and fill a copy paper box (approx. 8 pounds) will have their name entered in a random drawing for cookies to be delivered to their class at the end of the semester.   Email Mrs. Swihart at cswihart@staff.goshenschools.org if you have questions, or stop by room 2200.

Important Information for Seniors – Nurse Wendy wants to make sure that you are aware that some immunization requirements have changed and you may need to update your vaccines before going to college.  Please email Nurse Wendy if you have any questions or are not sure if yours are up to date.  Currently we have just over 300 seniors who will need these shots before going to many colleges, universities, or trade schools.

It is that time of year again for the annual GHS Prom Dress Drive.  The purpose of this drive is to provide free dresses for students who want to go to the prom but may be in financial need.  We have several dresses in various styles and sizes to choose from.  If you are in need of a prom dress or if you wish to donate a gently used dress, please contact Mrs. Hershberger or Mrs. Shakley.  You may also ask your SRT teacher to help you get in contact with one of us.

It’s not too late – yearbooks are for sale for $45!  They can be purchased online at jostensyearbooks.com or you can bring your payment to Mrs. Long in room 1400 in the Whiteman wing/art area.

REMINDER: Any student driving needs to have a parking tag.  You can get this through Mrs. Haney in the Bookkeeper’s office.  You need to have a valid license, valid registration, valid proof of insurance (this means that none of these can be expired), and $5.  You don’t want to be the proud new owner of a big orange sticker. Officer Powell will be checking vehicles!

Homework help is available every Tuesday and Thursday in the media center from 3:45-5:00 p.m. You must be in the media center by 3:50 p.m. in order to stay for this, and dismissal times are at 4:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. You are expected to exit the building through door FF, which is located by the stairs just down from the media center. A bus will be available around 5:10 p.m. if you need a ride home. This bus is for students who stay for after-hours help ONLY. It will pick you up at the south end of circle drive by the flag pole. This is a great opportunity if you just need a little extra time or even just a quiet place to do your homework at the end of the day.

You are under no circumstances allowed to lock your bike up to any fence or gate on school property. There has been a problem with students specifically doing this along the fence/gate to the soccer fields. If you continue to do this, your lock will be cut, and your bike will be removed. There are bike racks available, and they should be used. Thank you for your cooperation with this! Bajo ninguna circunstancia se permite que se aseguren las bicicletas a ninguna reja o puerta de sea propiedad de la escuela. Ya hubo un problema con los estudiantes que específicamente están haciendo esto a lo largo de la reja/puerta del campo de fútbol.  Si continúan haciendo esto, el candado será cortado, y la bici será quitada.  Hay bastidores para bicicletas disponibles para ser utilizados.  ¡Gracias por su cooperación con esto!

YOU MUST BE STAYING AFTER SCHOOL FOR SOMETHING TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS – The GHS cafeteria is offering free after school snacks every day after school.  This program is for any student who is staying after school. All student-athletes, club members, music participants, drama participants, after school homework help kids, etc. are strongly encouraged to stop by the cafeteria after school and take advantage of this generous opportunity.  Students just need to show their ID and they can grab a healthy snack to go that will hold them over during their after school activities until dinner.  The cafeteria will stay open until 3:50 p.m. to hand out the snacks. All students picking up the healthy snack after school will need to eat their snack in the cafeteria.  We appreciate your cooperation with this adjustment that is mandated by the state of Indiana in order to continue this program.

After school, it is expected that all students exit the building by 3:50 p.m.  If you have an after school activity, you should report to the sponsor’s room responsible for that activity by 3:50 p.m. You are not to remain in the hallways or commons after 3:50 p.m.  Thank you for your cooperation with this request.

Free/reduced lunch forms are available in the bookkeeper’s office, in the cafeteria and in guidance. Please pick one up if you need it!

WORK PERMITS: When you get a work permit EVERY box needs to be filled out on the Intent to Employ form before we will issue you the work permit. Please bring completed forms to the main office in the morning and they will be completed by the end of the school day.

If you are a student that leaves the building at any time during normal school hours then you must have a sticker on your ID if it’s for a class (PACT, Building Trades, EACC, Merit, shortened schedules, Red Zone, internship, yearbook, etc.) that indicates that or a blue pass from the office indicating that you have permission to leave. Building Trades, EACC and Red Zone students are also required to sign out at the Welcome Center before leaving. You can get this sticker in the main office from Mrs. Wolfe or Mrs. Kuiper.

Just a reminder that if you are coming to see Ms. Tovar you need to check in with the staff in the main office and fill out a request to see her. She will send a white pass for you as she has time. Please do not cut through the nurse’s office to get to her. You need to enter through the main office.

 

MEETINGS DURING SRT:

Creative Writing Club: Next Thursday, April 18^th during the 2^nd session of SRT in room 2430 will be our last meeting of the year! There will be sharing time, snacks, and large community writing papers all over the room. Come celebrate the year!

 

SPORTS SCORES:

Sara Breniser wasted no opportunities at the plate driving in six runs on two hits to lead the Goshen RedHawks past a (3-4) Triton team to an 18-3 victory for girls varsity softball.  Ruth Whitehead had three hits and a double driving in two runs.  Alexis Navarro added two hits and a triple, while Olivia Koshmider also added two hits.  Liz Ramirez led the RedHawks to victory in the pitching circle.  She pitched five innings and only allowed two hits and struck out four. The RedHawks are now 4-2.

Varsity boys golf hosted Elkhart Central and Bethany at Maplecrest. Goshen ended with 184, Elkhart Central with 211, and Bethany with 220. The team improved their record to 5-0.  The RedHawks were led by freshman Chase Meyer with a 39, Jacob Moyer 47, Allan Garratt 48, Cameron Schneider 50, and Jake Jennette 56.

Boys JV golf hosted Elkhart Central at Maplecrest. Goshen ended with 191 and Elkhart Central with 254. The team was led by Ethan Vallejo with a 45, Zach Subera 46, Joseph Narayan 50, Ben Schneider 50, and Cade Richardson 64. The JV record is now 1-0.

The girls varsity tennis team opened their season with a close 2-3 loss to Wawasee. Two of the three losses were in 3^rd sets. Brooke Grewe and Kathryn Detweiler won at 1 Doubles while Sophia Kellenberger and Sage Christner won at 2 Doubles. The JV team swept the singles matches behind Joya Drenth, Courtney Sloop, and Maiah Huffman.

Boys varsity track and field turned in a solid effort, but lost two close meets against Northwood and Northridge. Scoring places are as follows:

First Place Winners

Daveyon Sandford – 400 Dash (53.54)

Daveyon Sandford – High Jump (6′-0″)

Felix Perez-Diener – 1600 Run (4:51.07)

Felix Perez-Diener – 3200 Run (10:38.19)

Tomas Fuentes – 110 High Hurdles (14.91)

Tomas Fuentes – 300 Intermediate Hurdles (42.54)

 

Second Place Winners

Marlon Garcia – 400 Dash (54.22)

Cole Johnston – 3200 Run (10:46.06)

Tomas Fuentes, Marlon Garcia, Bryant Grewe, Daveyon Sandford – 1600 Relay (3:40.23)

Drew Hogan, Angel Arreola, Felix Perez-Diener, Bryant Grewe – 3200 Relay (8:52.51)

Zack Barker – High Jump (5′-10″)

Daveyon Sandford – Long Jump (21′-0″)

 

Third Place Winners

Bryant Grewe – 800 Run (2:16.04)

Drew Hogan – 1600 Run (5:02.46)

Adrian Mora – 3200 Run (10:46.57)

Austin Nettrauer, Sergio Gonzales, Jordan Williams, Ciro Aguilar – 400 Relay (46.37)

 

Team Scores

Goshen 64 Northridge 68

Goshen 58 Northwood 74

 

IN SPORTS ACTION TODAY:

Boys JV and varsity baseball will host Mishawaka at 5:00 p.m.

Girls JV and varsity softball will play at Elkhart Central at 5:00 p.m.

Girls JV and varsity tennis will play at John Adams HS at 5:00 p.m.

On Saturday:

Boys JV golf will compete in the Rochester Invitational at 7:30 a.m.

Boys varsity golf will host the Goshen Invitational at 10:00 a.m.

Girls varsity softball will host Fairfield at 10:00 a.m. The JV team will play at 12:00 p.m.

Girls varsity tennis will host the Goshen Round Robin at 10:00 a.m.

Boys JV and varsity baseball will host LaPorte for a DH starting at 11:00 a.m.

Good luck to all of you!

GHS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2019

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

The varsity winter guard attended the WGI World Championships in Dayton, OH over break. They competed with 140 guards from across the country and received their highest placing ever. Congratulations!

Here is the link for TODAY’S episode of GTV: https://youtu.be/Tt5j6VdImKc

Girls soccer will have skill development sessions this week TODAY and Friday from 4-6:00 p.m.

Attention Seniors:  If you haven’t ordered your cap and gown yet, you can order online at https://highschool.herffjones.com. Just a reminder that if you have ordered, they will be here TOMORROW for Cap & Gown Delivery Day during SRT at the athletic concession stand by the main gym.

The boys track and field team should meet in room 1420 immediately after school this Friday to vote for the Relays Court. Please bring your laptop with you.

All Goshen students who are considering athletic participation next school year are encouraged to get their physical exams as soon as you can, but definitely by June 30^th.  Your physical exam for this year expires on June 30^th, 2019.  Any new physical dated April 1^st, 2019 or later will be good for all of next school year through June 30^th, 2020!  We are offering an opportunity with Goshen Physicians Orthopedics & Sports Medicine on Monday, April 15^th from 5:30-7:30 p.m.  You must pre-register by completing the pre-physical health history on the athletic physical form and bringing $20 to the athletic office. If the $20 is a real issue, you will not be turned away.  Physical forms can be downloaded from the goshenredhawks.org website or picked up in the athletic office.

GHS will host Jeans for Troops Day on Wednesday, April 17^th. Wear jeans and give a donation in the main office or guidance office. The suggested donation is $5, but any amount helps…and hey, you get to wear jeans on a Wednesday! Donations will be accepted the entire week of April 15-18. Donations help our veterans. Thank you in advance for your participation!

Auditions for next year’s choirs will be happening between April 23^rd and May 3^rd. If you are interested in more information, please come to the choir office in room 5310 to get more information. Auditions can be scheduled for times before school or during SRT.

Please stop by the commons area (either by the cafeteria or outside the main office) during lunch if you are interested is speaking to the following:

TODAY                                       ACES Exchange Student Program

Wednesday, April 17^th                 Tobacco Control of Elkhart County

Boys football will have skill development sessions from 3:50-5:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays on the admin field.

All boys not currently in a spring sport that are interested in playing basketball next year should see Coach Wohlford for a schedule of spring workouts. We will be in the weight room on Mondays after school, in the main gym on Wednesdays after school, and in Whiteman gym on Thursday nights from 6-8:00 p.m.

The Goshen City Bar Association Scholarship is in the guidance office.  Please stop by and pick up an application.

Lifeguarding and lifeguarding review classes will be offered this spring. More information can be found at the Aquatic Center website at http://aquatics.goshenschools.org/2019-spring-swim-lessons-and-lifeguarding-classes/ and click on the Lifeguarding flier Spring 2019 at the bottom.

The Recycle Caps Project is back by student request!  Last year GHS collected 400+ pounds of plastic caps/lids that were recycled into a red bench located in commons by auditorium.  This year we just need 200 pounds. Many types of plastic caps/lids can be collected. They need to be recycle #2, 4, or 5, and need to be CLEAN. SRTs that collect, sort, and fill a copy paper box (approx. 8 pounds) will have their name entered in a random drawing for cookies to be delivered to their class at the end of the semester.   Email Mrs. Swihart at cswihart@staff.goshenschools.org if you have questions, or stop by room 2200.

Important Information for Seniors – Nurse Wendy wants to make sure that you are aware that some immunization requirements have changed and you may need to update your vaccines before going to college.  Please email Nurse Wendy if you have any questions or are not sure if yours are up to date.  Currently we have just over 300 seniors who will need these shots before going to many colleges, universities, or trade schools.

It is that time of year again for the annual GHS Prom Dress Drive.  The purpose of this drive is to provide free dresses for students who want to go to the prom but may be in financial need.  We have several dresses in various styles and sizes to choose from.  If you are in need of a prom dress or if you wish to donate a gently used dress, please contact Mrs. Hershberger or Mrs. Shakley.  You may also ask your SRT teacher to help you get in contact with one of us.

It’s not too late – yearbooks are for sale for $45!  They can be purchased online at jostensyearbooks.com or you can bring your payment to Mrs. Long in room 1400 in the Whiteman wing/art area.

REMINDER: Any student driving needs to have a parking tag.  You can get this through Mrs. Haney in the Bookkeeper’s office.  You need to have a valid license, valid registration, valid proof of insurance (this means that none of these can be expired), and $5.  You don’t want to be the proud new owner of a big orange sticker. Officer Powell will be checking vehicles!

Homework help is available every Tuesday and Thursday in the media center from 3:45-5:00 p.m. You must be in the media center by 3:50 p.m. in order to stay for this, and dismissal times are at 4:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. You are expected to exit the building through door FF, which is located by the stairs just down from the media center. A bus will be available around 5:10 p.m. if you need a ride home. This bus is for students who stay for after-hours help ONLY. It will pick you up at the south end of circle drive by the flag pole. This is a great opportunity if you just need a little extra time or even just a quiet place to do your homework at the end of the day.

You are under no circumstances allowed to lock your bike up to any fence or gate on school property. There has been a problem with students specifically doing this along the fence/gate to the soccer fields. If you continue to do this, your lock will be cut, and your bike will be removed. There are bike racks available, and they should be used. Thank you for your cooperation with this! Bajo ninguna circunstancia se permite que se aseguren las bicicletas a ninguna reja o puerta de sea propiedad de la escuela. Ya hubo un problema con los estudiantes que específicamente están haciendo esto a lo largo de la reja/puerta del campo de fútbol.  Si continúan haciendo esto, el candado será cortado, y la bici será quitada.  Hay bastidores para bicicletas disponibles para ser utilizados.  ¡Gracias por su cooperación con esto!

YOU MUST BE STAYING AFTER SCHOOL FOR SOMETHING TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS – The GHS cafeteria is offering free after school snacks every day after school.  This program is for any student who is staying after school. All student-athletes, club members, music participants, drama participants, after school homework help kids, etc. are strongly encouraged to stop by the cafeteria after school and take advantage of this generous opportunity.  Students just need to show their ID and they can grab a healthy snack to go that will hold them over during their after school activities until dinner.  The cafeteria will stay open until 3:50 p.m. to hand out the snacks. All students picking up the healthy snack after school will need to eat their snack in the cafeteria.  We appreciate your cooperation with this adjustment that is mandated by the state of Indiana in order to continue this program.

After school, it is expected that all students exit the building by 3:50 p.m.  If you have an after school activity, you should report to the sponsor’s room responsible for that activity by 3:50 p.m. You are not to remain in the hallways or commons after 3:50 p.m.  Thank you for your cooperation with this request.

Free/reduced lunch forms are available in the bookkeeper’s office, in the cafeteria and in guidance. Please pick one up if you need it!

WORK PERMITS: When you get a work permit EVERY box needs to be filled out on the Intent to Employ form before we will issue you the work permit. Please bring completed forms to the main office in the morning and they will be completed by the end of the school day.

If you are a student that leaves the building at any time during normal school hours then you must have a sticker on your ID if it’s for a class (PACT, Building Trades, EACC, Merit, shortened schedules, Red Zone, internship, yearbook, etc.) that indicates that or a blue pass from the office indicating that you have permission to leave. Building Trades, EACC and Red Zone students are also required to sign out at the Welcome Center before leaving. You can get this sticker in the main office from Mrs. Wolfe or Mrs. Kuiper.

Just a reminder that if you are coming to see Ms. Tovar you need to check in with the staff in the main office and fill out a request to see her. She will send a white pass for you as she has time. Please do not cut through the nurse’s office to get to her. You need to enter through the main office.

 

MEETINGS DURING SRT:

 

SPORTS SCORES:

The Goshen RedHawks softball team defeated Bethany 16-0 as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout.  Brynn Shoup-Hill and Liz Ramirez both pitched as Brynn earned the win.  Olivia Koshmider had two hits, a double, and drove in three runs.  She also had three stolen bases for the night.  Alexis Navarro and Brynn Shoup-Hill each added a double and drove in one run.

Boys varsity baseball grabbed a late lead to beat Jimtown 8-5. The RedHawks were down 2-1 in the 6^th inning when Braxton Kincaid had a two RBI single to give the RedHawks the lead and they never turned back. Austin Cain got the win on the mound for the RedHawks surrendering four runs on nine hits and four strikeouts. Reece Fisher threw one inning of relief to close the game. The RedHawks had twelve hits. Reece Fisher, Austin Cain, and Braxton Kincaid all collected multiple hits on the evening, Fisher having a hot night with four hits.

The Lady RedHawks track & field team lost their NLC opener to both Northridge and Warsaw in their triple dual meet. Brandi Smith was the sole 1^st place finisher for the meet (Long Jump), 2^nd place finishes by Sasha Ramos (Shot Put/Discus) and Mallory Wood (Pole Vault), and 3^rd place finishes by Kassidy Bestul (1600m) and Mallory Wood (100m).

Boys JV baseball fought back from a five-run deficit and came up one run short, losing to Jimtown 9-8.  Mason Schrock led the offense with two hits, drawing two walks, driving in three runs, and swiping four bases.  Mitchel Daniels added two hits, and Jocsan Sanchez, James Troyer, Isaiah Park, and Camden Kercher each drove in a run in the failed comeback.  Five errors and eleven walked batters were ultimately too much for the team to overcome in the loss.  The team is now 2-1.

 

IN SPORTS ACTION TODAY:

Boys JV and varsity golf will play at Heron Creek vs. Memorial, Lakeland, and West Noble at 5:00 p.m. Good luck gentlemen!