GHS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2017
GHS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2017
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Any GHS student that needs a winter jacket can stop by the administration building.
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.
REMINDER: Students are to wear their IDs at all times. You MUST have your ID to purchase a lunch in the cafeteria. If you forget your ID you can get one at the Welcome Center for $1. If you need a lanyard they are $1, or we can provide string for free.
Wrestlers, you need to sign up for your individual meetings with Coach Pickard this week. The sign-up is on the wrestling office door.
SENIORS: Please take note of this VERY IMPORTANT FINANCIAL AID DEADLINE! If you would like to qualify for financial aid from the state of Indiana, please remember that you MUST file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by this Friday, March 10th at midnight. It must be done on-line, and you need to set up a FSA ID for you and your parents. Go to fafsa.gov for more information or to file. We also have some handouts in the Guidance Office which might help you with the process. Seniors who are 21st Century Scholars – YOU MUST DO THIS or you may lose this scholarship! See this note from Ancilla College: The deadline is this Friday, March 10th. If they haven’t received an FSA ID yet, that needs to happen ASAP– It can take 24 hours. Waiting to Friday will be too late. Students who file after March 10th miss out on ALL Indiana financial aid. They may still apply for federal aid, but they will get nothing from Indiana. This isn’t just for students interested in private colleges or state universities– it is important to any upcoming graduate of yours who will consider going to school in the next 12 months.
Monday, March 13th will be a Culver’s Give Back Night for the Champions Together Carnival hosted at GHS on March 24th. Please consider dining at Culvers on Monday and a percentage of all sales that evening will be donated to the Champions Together Carnival! Thank you for your support! If you are interested in helping with the Give Back night or the Carnival, contact GHS Senior Cheyenne Kalb at kalbc1@students.goshenschools.org.
IHSAA Student-Athlete Tip of the Week: One of the great success stories this year is about a Division III basketball team, Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington. Their 27-0 record is only part of the story. Their unconventional coach, Eric Bridgeland, is a realist who relates to his players in a very unique way. The following quote from USA Today sums up his approach: “If you could wish your team one thing, I would wish they are having a blast and that they don’t feel pressure. So that’s what we are doing. In our team visualization before every game, we talk about being creative and enthusiastic in handling these awesome situations we get into.” Do you visualize success before your game? This may be a key to Whitman’s success and yours!
It’s time for the annual GHS Prom Dress Drive! This 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.
Tickets for the GHS Musical “CAMELOT” are now on sale. Tickets can be purchased in the choir office. The seating is reserved, so make sure you purchase your tickets with the people you would like to sit with for the show. Ticket prices are $8 for students and $10 for adults. The show is March 10th-12th and 16th-19th. All show are at 7:30 p.m. except for the Sunday shows which are at 2:30 p.m. Come and enjoy the “Knights of the Round Table” as GHS presents “Camelot”. There will also be tickets available at the door for most performances.
Anybody interested in playing baseball this year who has not attended any open gyms yet needs to contact Mr. Collins by email or in the library before Monday, March 13th.
Super Mileage Club will meet on March 14th, 21st and 28th at 7:00 a.m. and 3:40 p.m.
Marine Biology seminars begin on Monday evening, March 13th and continue on Saturday mornings and Monday evenings until the Marine Biology trip. All Monday evening meetings are from 7:00-9:00 p.m. and all Saturday morning meetings are from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Your attendance at these meetings is expected! Conflicts need to be worked out ahead of time. See the Weavers if you have questions.
Seniors: 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. Cap & Gown delivery day will be on May 2nd during SRT.
The guidance office has new scholarships available:
- Indiana Oil & Gas Scholarship ~ for students who will be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Earth Sciences, Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Geology
- The Great Scholarship Program – for any student going into Cosmetology
- Three C’s Memorial Scholarship – general scholarship for students who have completed at least six athletic seasons as an athlete, trainer, manager, cheerleader, etc.
- Cass County Conservation Club – for students who plan to study conservation or agriculture in college.
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 5:20 p.m. if you need a ride home. It will pick you up at door M. 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.
The Goshen Band Boosters are hosting a shoe drive through April 9th and would love your help! They’re collecting gently used or new shoes which are then taken to other countries such as Haiti and given to micro-entrepreneurs. The entrepreneurs refurbish the shoes into usable ones or other items of use and sell them to earn an income to help themselves and their families. Take a look in your closets or wherever you may keep your shoes and see if you have a pair or two that you would be willing to donate. You can even donate flip flops. Bins will be placed around the school (as well as the Goshen area) that have a poster on them with the dos and don’ts of what is an acceptable shoe. If you would like more information, or have any questions please feel free to contact Kristy Nissley at nissley1998@gmail.com. *** Next Thursday, the Band Boosters are doing a Shoe Drive Blitz form 3:30-9:00 p.m. If you bring a pair of shoes you will get a free Redzone cookie while supplies last. Limit 1 per person. *** Thank you for your help!
All freshmen who went on the DC trip last summer should stop the main office this week to pick up your group photo from the trip.
Football off-season workouts are under way! If you are planning on playing football in the fall and are not in a winter sport, you are expected to be there. We will be done before 5:00 p.m. Now is the time when you make your biggest gains. Brick by Brick!
- Mondays: 3:55-4:55 p.m. Weight Room
- Tuesdays: 3:55-4:50 p.m. PIYO (Warehouse)
- Thursdays: 3:55-4:50 p.m. Agility/Footwork Quickness (Warehouse)
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:
- 3/13 Conrad Grebel University
- 3/15 Aces Exchange Student Program
- 3/21 IUPUI
MEETINGS DURING SRT:
Teen Health Club will meet TODAY during the 2nd session of SRT in Mrs. King’s room in the guidance office. Mark Potuck will meet with us to talk about the resources available related to smoking prevention, smoking cessation classes, etc. We will continue to plan our Student Health Fair for May. All are welcome!
Stay In Bounds Ambassadors will meet TODAY during the 2nd session of SRT to plan for March visits. Please be in attendance or communicate in advance with Mr. Kissinger if you cannot make it.
There will be a meeting in the main gym during the 2nd session of SRT on Tuesday, March 14th in the main gym for all girls interested in playing volleyball next school year. You will have the chance to meet the new head coach and hear information regarding open gyms and conditioning after spring break.
SPORTS SCORES:
IN SPORTS ACTION TODAY:
(No events scheduled)