GHS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2018                                

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Merit and GHS PE summer school forms are now available in the guidance department.

Any sophomores or juniors interested in attending the Stratford Trip next fall should check with their English teachers or swing by Mr. Caskey’s room in 3180 for more information.  Come join us for a weekend filled with food, fun and outstanding theater!

Stop in to support our GHS artists at the Spring Art Show that is taking place during First Friday’s in Goshen on May 4^th at the Goshen Youth Arts House at 324 S. 5^th Street from 5:00-8:00 p.m.  Awards will be presented at 6:00 p.m.

Lady RedHawk volleyball players (including incoming freshmen) our first open gym will be on Monday, April 30^th from 6-7:30 p.m. in Whiteman gym.  We are hoping all girls interested in playing volleyball next fall can come to meet the new coach and staff.  There will be an informational meeting for all volleyball players followed by open gym for any potential fall 2018 players.  Spring sport athletes should plan to attend if all possible at any time between 6:00-7:30 p.m., but will not be allowed to participate in open gym until cleared by their coach.  This is a great time to introduce yourself!  We hope to see you all there Monday!

Join us in Goshen on Saturday, June 9^th for the Puerto Rico Rising 5k run/walk.  Your run or brisk walk will take you along the Winona Interurban Trail, a paved surface that connects Bethany and Goshen College.  The run will be followed with food, drinks, age group awards, CASH PRIZES and a raffle.  A free t-shirt is included with registration.  Please register at: https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Goshen/RunforPuertoRico5k.  If you have questions please email amberfalcon@mcc.org.

Attention German students:  Sign up for the bowling party TODAY in room 1460!

Are you interested in learning more about what GSA has to offer?  Do you need something to do TONIGHT?  Do you just really like hanging out with friends and playing games?  Come join members of Goshen High School’s GSA at 7:00 p.m. TONIGHT here at GHS for food and games.  We hope to see you there!  Check out one of our posters for more details.

Attention SENIORS:  Please stop by the guidance department and pick up forms to let us know what college you would like your final transcript sent to, and to fill out a form for any scholarships that you have received.

Attention Seniors: Goshen College will be here on Wednesday, May 2^nd in Guidance from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.  This is the time for you to answers your questions regarding your enrollment process, scholarships or financial aid or any paperwork pending!

IHSAA Student-Athlete Tip of the Week:  Sometimes off-season workouts can become boring and monotonous.  With summer approaching, have you given any thought as to how you will approach your training and conditioning while not being in school?  Call it the buddy system if you wish, but working out with a teammate, brother or sister, or an up and coming underclassman, makes the time go faster and the hard work seem easier.  So whether it’s heading to the gym for individual workouts, or out running for conditioning, or heading to the weight room for your weight training, try to find someone with similar goals to workout with you.  By finding that right person, you can hold each other accountable and reach your full potential while still having fun and trying to make each other better!

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 junior and will be held May 22^nd at GHS.  If you have any questions please see Mr. Weldy in 2360 or talk to Jason Barahona.  All interested candidates can pick up an information packet from Mr. Weldy.

Attention:  It’s that time of year again to get your lunch accounts paid off.  Starting on May 9^th, you will NOT be able to purchase any a la carte items if you have a negative balance on your lunch account.  Seniors:  You need to get your negative lunch balances paid by the end of the school year!

Prom tickets are now being sold for $45 each during lunches Tuesday-Friday through Friday, May 11^th.  Merit students may purchase tickets at Merit.  Outside guest forms are available in the main office from Mrs. Wolfe.  If you have questions please email Ms. Poling at bpoling@goshenschools.org.  If you purchase your ticket by next Friday, May 4^th, your name will be entered into a drawing.  The winner will get a free ticket…..as in, you get your $45 refunded to you!   Tickets will remain $45 through Wednesday, May 9^th.  On May 10^th and May 11^th the price will increase to $50 per ticket.

Seniors & Juniors Who Are Graduating Early:  If you still need to order a cap and gown you can visit their web site at www.highschool.herffjones.com to place an order or see Mrs. Gardner as she has some on hand.  You will need $60 cash to purchase one of these from Mrs. Gardner. If you only need a tassel, you will need $10 cash. Please have exact change. If you missed delivery day and still need to pick up your items, please stop by room 2290 and pick up your items from Mrs. Gardner.  If you have already graduated, are a Merit student or your parents are coming in to pick up your items it is easier if you e-mail Mrs. Gardner (rgardner@goshenschools.org) ahead of time so she can have your stuff waiting at the welcome center for you.

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.

Homework help is available every Tuesday and Thursday in the media center from 3:45-5:00 p.m.  A bus will be available around 5:10 p.m. (5:20 p.m. on Tuesdays) if you need a ride home.  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.

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 for more information.

REMINDER:  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 3:55 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.

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.

Online yearbook sales are set up!  All you have to do is go to www.yearbookordercenter.com and enter our school code (14723) to order your yearbook or yearbook ad.

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.

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:

• Stay Tuned

 

MEETINGS DURING SRT:

Key Club will have its last meeting of the year on Thursday, May 3^rd during the 2^nd session of SRT in the cafeteria.

 

SPORTS SCORES:

Girls varsity tennis lost to state-ranked Concord on Thursday.  JV suffered their first loss of the season by a score of 3-5.  Madison Rittenhouse won 6-0, 6-2 to extend her winning streak to 13. Katia Gutierrez and Joya Drenth also won their singles matches.

 

IN SPORTS ACTION TODAY:

Boys JV & varsity baseball will play at Wawasee at 5:00 p.m.

Girls JV & varsity tennis will compete at Westview at 5:00 p.m.

Girls softball will host Wawasee at Shanklin.  JV plays at 5:00 p.m., followed by varsity at 6:45 p.m.

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

On Saturday:

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

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

Girls varsity tennis will play at Bethany at 10:00 a.m.

Boys varsity baseball will host New Prairie at 11:00 a.m. on Phend Field.

Boys JV baseball will play at New Prairie at 11:00 a.m.

Go RedHawks!