Hornet Buzz
November 27, 2022
Message from Principal Dothard
Hello Hornet Nation,
I hope everyone had a happy and relaxing Thanksgiving break! We have 4 weeks of hard work and we are out again for 2 weeks. Let's work to finish off the year 2022 on a strong note!
If you failed 2 or more courses during the 1st marking period recovery for your classes will be required. Students will be contacted and a lunch recovery plan will be created with you. Each student will be required to use 30 minutes of lunch for recovery with their teacher or in The Learning Center (TLC) in room F14. If students do not attend for their 30-minute recovery they will be issued a full 60-minute lunch detention. If you have questions about this please contact your Assistant Principal.
All winter teams have been picked, so get ready for games! As usual, all scheduled home events will be located at the bottom of the Buzz every week, so hopefully, everyone can find an event or 2 to support.
Let's have a GREAT week Hornet Nation!
Mr. Dothard
Principal
We Are... GREAT MILLS!!!
For Our Spanish Speaking Families
¡Saludos! Para leer en español, hay un botón para traducir en la esquina superior derecha de los anuncios de Smore cuando se abre por primera vez. Pueden hacer clic en el botón y después selecciona de la lista de lenguas disponibles
Interested in Tech Center Programs
I am encouraging every 9th and 10th grader to learn more about the programs offered to you at the James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center.
We will be having virtual presentations again starting Monday, November 28th during Green lunch from 12:15 - 12:30 you can hear about the programs and ask questions. Click the link below to learn the room numbers of presentations and to find links to attend virtually. There are no excuses because you can attend from anywhere with the internet! Parents you are also free to join virtually and ask questions.Career and College Visits
- The University of Buffalo @ 9:00 AM
- Allegany College of Maryland @ 1:00 PM
If you would like to attend contact Mrs. Waddell at tdwaddell@smcps.org. If you would like more help with planning life after high school visit our GMHS College and Career website.
MTSS Soccer tournament was a big success! In the end the students beat the teachers 3-1, but we had a lot of fun!
Student vs Student Game
The Winning Team!
MTSS Fan Club!
Staff vs student Basketball next month Friday, December 16th. Will you be eligible to participate?
Class of 2023
Go Fan Online Sports Tickets
Teenage vaping is a huge problem. It is against SMCPS policy for anyone, adult or student, to use or posses a vape on school property. Please watch these videos to see if you know what you are looking for.
National Honor Society Tutors for Free
Students can sign up for individual tutoring sessions by going to room F36 to request tutoring, and Mrs. Johns will then match you with a tutor and schedule a session.
GMHS Writing Center
If you have questions contact:
Mr. Stevens (wbstevens@smcps.org); Mrs. Walsh (mfwalsh@smcps.org)
Want to Volunteer at GMHS?
The School Volunteer Portal is now open for applications. Beginning this year all school volunteers must apply annually for approval. If you were approved last year, you will need to reapply through this portal. The application process will end on May 1 of each school year. There is no application fee for school volunteers. The volunteer portal is now fully integrated with the Raptor visitor management system. Once approved you will receive an email. That’s it!
Purple Wednesdays in November!
This month also represents awareness for Adoption, Lung Cancer, Homelessness, Native American Heritage, Movember (men's health awareness), Crohn's Disease, Gastric cancers, and Diabetes.
Gals Lead
Alumni Year Books Available
Did you miss your chance to purchase a yearbook in high school? We can't bring you back to high school, but we can sell you a book of high school memories!
Here is a direct link to purchase an Alumni Yearbook from the years 1980-2021. There is a limited quantity of each and once they are gone, we do not have the ability to order more.
Click here to purchase yours today!
prices are :
1980-2000 $25.00
2001-2018 $30.00
2019-2021 $45.00
Shipping is $6.50 per book.
Schoology Access
For more help with Schoology, visit the SMCPS Schoology Parent Dashboard.
Maryland Promise Scholarship
Buy Your Yearbook NOW! $95
Yearbooks are on sale for 95.00. The price will increase again on November 26. Get your yearbook before the price goes up! Yearbooks can be ordered online through the following link: Buy your YEARBOOK here
Student Cell Phone Use
Did you know that even just a few minutes on a cell phone texting, checking social media, etc adds up over the course of a school day? Students, who use their devices for just 5 minutes each period, lose nearly 1 period of instructional time per day (35 minutes of class). Over the course of 1 week, those 5 minutes per class adds up to nearly 4 missed periods! Personal devices can be a HUGE distraction for students. Please start this year off right, by keeping personal devices away in your bookbag or at a charging station if your teacher has one available. There is a direct connection to phone usage during the school day to grades. Encourage your student/s to only use their phone during lunch, between classes, or when approved by a teacher.
Harris Teeter's Together In Education Pays GMHS!!
Harris Teeter’s Together In Education program gives schools a chance to earn funds when you link your VIC card and shop Harris Teeter brands. Please link your VIC card to GMHS #4324.
Harris Teeter has donated over $32.4 million to Together In Education schools since 1998! When you shop Harris Teeter brands, a percentage of your purchase is donated to the school that your VIC card is linked to.
There are NO LIMITS to how much a school can earn!
Any customer with a VIC card can link their card to a school. Customers can link up to five (5) schools to their account.
MySchoolBucks
Cafeteria Worker Appreciation
SMCPS is looking to get nominations to recognize our cafeteria workers from school-based staff, students, and parents. Please consider clicking here to nominate one of our wonderful GMHS Cafeteria workers. All staff members are listed on our GMHS website.
Nominations will be selected each month to pass along The Golden Spatula Award to our cafeteria staff.
Come out and support your HORNETS at home!
- Girls Basketball Scrimmage vs Kent Island High School JV 4:00; Varisty 5:30
Mental Health and Wellness Resources
Community Project
Great Mills High School
Email: bjdothard@smcps.org
Website: https://schools.smcps.org/gmhs/
Location: 21130 Great Mills Road, Great Mills, MD, USA
Phone: (301) 863-4001
Twitter: @GMHS_SMCPS