Georgetown High School

Health Screenings for all 9th graders will take place on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Students were given an OPT out form to take home last Friday, September 20. If parents wish to opt out of screenings for their child, the paper needs to be returned by this Friday, September 27, 2024.

Show Your Bulldog Pride by participating in SPIRIT WEEK on September 30 - October 4, 2024! Mix Match Monday Twin Tuesday Country Club vs Country/ Western Wednesday Throwback Thursday Spirit Day Friday

If you want to run for GHS Prince and Princess for your grade level, fill out the Google Form. This form must be completed by September 25, 2024. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCDceSnABOhpQWhmcgf1D73_owsXPV0USPcYzod50XqdooYQ/viewform In order to run for Class Royalty, you must meet the following criteria: Must have NO major discipline referral. Cannot have more than 3 unexcused absences. Cannot have more than 5 unexcused tardies.

Join us on Wednesday, September 25th (5:00-6:30), for a Multi-Cultural Extravaganza presented by Foreign Languages and Fine Arts!

Tickets for the 2024 GHS Homecoming Dance will be sold online only for $25 + fees and will go on sale at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16 and continue through Sept. 27. This event is for GHS students only. In order to purchase your ticket, you will need a unique passcode. You can see Ms. Johnson in the Student Center during lunch to get your passcode. Your code will only be given out to you during lunch. Passcodes will not be given out via email or over the phone. The Homecoming Dance will be held in the Auxiliary Gym on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 7 – 10 p.m. No tickets will be sold at the door. You must have your 2024-2025 school issued picture ID and your eticket to enter that night. Head coverings, sunglasses, and book bags will not be allowed. You will have to go through metal detectors/wands.

GHS Half Day Schedule: Absences still count on half days. Come to school! Tardies still count on half days. You only have 4 minutes of passing time. Plan and walk to class accordingly

Do You Want to be Homecoming Queen for GHS? There is a meeting this Friday, September 13 at 2:45 in the Student Center. In order to be a 2024 contestant for homecoming, students must be in the 12th grade and have the following: No major discipline referral, Minimum GPA of 2.75, Cannot have more than 3 unexcused absences, and Cannot have more than 5 unexcused tardies.

Please help Mrs. Price's Robotics team by donating to a great cause! "3D Print Robot Parts for Custom Design: Help me give my students the ability to custom design parts using a 3D printer for their original design robot for competition and to replace broken parts during competition." https://www.donorschoose.org/project/3d-print-robot-parts-for-custom-design/8692256/?utm_source=dc&utm_medium=sendFriend&utm_campaign=sendFriend&utm_term=teacher_88573&rf=sendFriend-dc-2024-08-sendFriend-teacher_88573&challengeid=52976

Mrs. Cameron is still accepting applications for Tri-M Music Honor Society. Please see Mrs. Cameron for an application. The deadline has been extended until Friday, September 13th.

The band is selling Bojangles this coming Thursday (Sept. 12) during both lunches. The cost for a box is $6. The boxes include 3 tenders, rice, and a biscuit. Please support the band on Thursday by buying a box!!

Good news! UNDERCLASSMEN SCHOOL PICTURES taken at GHS on 08/20/2024 are now available for parents to view and order online. -------------------------------------------- View and order at https://shop.jostenspix.com/login • GEORGETOWN HIGH SCHOOL • Event Code: FE276324 • Also Needed: PowerSchool Student ID (located on transcript or in PowerSchool by student's name)

Juniors & Seniors - Tidelands Health is sponsoring a "Nurses are Extraordinary" Day in September. Information and application can be picked up in the school counseling office, but are also available on the grade level google classrooms. For anyone interested in the nursing field, this is an excellent experience!

Class of 2025: College Application Day sign up is in the Senior School Counseling google classroom. The deadline to submit the registration form is next Thursday, September 5th.

Seniors - If you are interested in taking the ASVAB in September, please complete the interest survey in the Senior Google Classroom.

If you are interested in joining the National Art Honor Society, please go by Mrs. Eppolito's room (A20 - Fine Arts Hallway) and pick up a form.

Jostens Junior Ring Orders Due on Thursday, August 29, 2024, from 11:00am-1:00pm (lunches) in the Auditorium. Students Only!

Interested in Computer Programming? Looking for scholarships with thousands of dollars? Mentors are available to give you a head start! See Mrs. Price for more information.

Love To Sing? See Mrs. Cameron in the Band Room for several great opportunities….some include scholarships!!!

FRIES FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES. Our local McDonald's will donate 10% of sales from all a la carte fries the week of Aug. 26 - 30th. Support the cause!

Good news! SENIOR PICTURES taken on 08/13/2024 are now available to view and order online. View and order at https://shop.jostenspix.com/login · GEORGETOWN HIGH SCHOOL Event Code: FE276324 Also Needed: Powerschool Student ID (found on your recently issued transcript)