Five students recommended by Ms. Zamora have been successfully admitted to the smART Program at the Hudgens Center for the Arts. The program is set to commence on October 28th and will continue until April, concluding with an exhibition at the art center. The following MHSHS students have secured a place in the smART Program at the Hudgens Center for the Arts:

• Valentina Lupi-Poveda
• Johan Cervantes
• Neybi Magana
• Nyah Song
• Sarahi Abreu

The smART Honors Program, an initiative by The Hudgens Center, aims to empower Gwinnett County high school students with art education and critical thinking skills. This nine-month program offers mentorship and hands-on experiences to underprivileged students with a passion for the arts, addressing financial, language, and emotional barriers. While centered on visual arts, it fosters problem-solving, creativity, and essential social and cognitive skills. Art Vedejs, a dedicated supporter, served as a mentor and primary funder. Donations to the Art Vedejs Memorial Fund ensure the program's long-term sustainability.

GA Tech Engineering Career Conference (ECC) is a STEM outreach program for young women who are current junior and senior high school students! ECC is designed to give high school girls knowledge and information about the eleven engineering disciplines offered at Georgia Tech to help them decide if they'd like to study engineering in college, and, if so, which type of engineering is best for them.

Over the course of the day, prospective female students had the opportunity to hear directly from Georgia Tech's world-renowned faculty and current Tech students about the various engineering majors offered at GT. In addition, attendees had the chance to meet with a GT Admissions Counselor to find out about the admissions process and the academic requirements necessary to be successful in the engineering undergraduate programs.

The following students were selected to attend the GA Tech Engineering Career Conference on Thursday, October 19th :

• Shiyu Chen
• Sandra Rodriguez
• Catherine Rubio

The Georgia Parent Survey is designed to give parents an opportunity to share input with the Georgia Department of Education. It contains 24 questions. Parents may complete the survey using a personal computer, smartphone, or tablet. Parents that do not have access to the Internet, should contact their child’s school to arrange to complete the survey at the school. The data parents provide by completing this survey will be used as part of the calculation of the School Climate Star Rating. Survey responses are anonymous and will be submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Education for analysis. Individual data results from the Georgia Parent Survey will not be available to system or school personnel or the public and will not be posted online. Please provide your voice for Gwinnett County Public Schools by clicking HERE and completing the survey.

To help improve our schools and those across the state, Gwinnett County Public Schools students in grades 3-12 will participate in the Georgia Student Health Survey. The GSHS is an anonymous and statewide survey instrument that covers topics such as school climate and safety, peer, and adult social support, bullying, mental health, substance abuse, and suicidal ideation.

The Student Survey will be open for students in grades 3-12 via the GCPS Student Portal from November 6 – December 15, 2023.

Parents may complete the Opt-Out process if they do not wish their student(s) to participate in the survey. Parents may use the Parent Portal to complete this process, or they may send a written request to the schools to opt their student(s) out of this survey. Please note that any parent/guardian wishing to opt his/her student out of the survey should complete the online form or inform the school in writing at least 72 business hours before the school has scheduled the administration of the survey to ensure that the student does not participate.

Click HERE to learn more about the GSHS survey, to review the GSHS Survey, and to learn about the opt-out process if you do not wish for your student to participate.

• No parties, or movies are permitted during the school day
• No costumes are permitted on campus; this applies to both staff and students
• Students who arrive in costume will be asked to leave and return in accordance with dresscode standards.

Flu season is upon us. Influenza is a respiratory illness that can range from mild to severe. It spreads from person to person through droplets released when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. According to the CDC, the best way to reduce your risk of contracting the seasonal flu and its potential complications is to get the flu vaccine. Which one is best for you?

(Note: Starting in the 2023-2024 season, enhanced safety measures for people with egg allergies are no longer recommended. However, all vaccines should be administered in settings where allergic reactions can be promptly recognized and treated.)

In addition to getting vaccinated, it's wise to: avoid close contact with sick individuals; wash your hands or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are unavailable; avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth; clean frequently-touched surfaces in your home and workplace; exercise regularly; consume nutritious food; stay hydrated; manage stress effectively; and ensure adequate sleep.

Flu symptoms can appear suddenly and might include:

• Fever and chills
• Body aches
• Cough
• Fatigue
• Sore throat
• Headache
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Vomiting and diarrhea (more common in children)

If you've been vaccinated, your risk for severe illness and complications is reduced. If you fall ill, try to isolate yourself from others, and don't return to work until your symptoms have improved and you've been fever-free for over 24 hours without medication. Contact your healthcare provider who might prescribe antiviral medication or other treatments. Always cover your mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing and clean your hands afterward.

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Everything you need to know about the new FAFSA® changes

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) is the gateway to getting federal student loans, scholarships, grants, and work-study for school, but there can be so much confusion around it.

The FAFSA® used to be a super long application that took a lot of time and effort—that’s now a thing of the past. The FAFSA® for the 2024-2025 academic year is the new and improved version. Check out the link below to see all the changes!

Tips on how to avoid these common FAFSA® mistakes

Every year, families postpone filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Some skip it entirely because they think it’s a waste of time, the application is too long, or it's only a fast track to federal student loans. However, the FAFSA® package can also include college scholarships, work-study, and grants. Not filling it out—the most costly FAFSA® mistake—can result in losing money that could have helped you pay for college. Don’t be that student, and make sure you avoid these common FAFSA® mistakes by checking out the article link below!

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GCPS has transitioned from SchoolMessenger to ParentSquare for two-way communication between schools and families, and we encourage all families to download the app and create an account. With its user-friendly interface, ParentSquare offers seamless two-way communication through text, newsletters, posts, emergency alerts, and direct messaging. One of our favorite features is the integrated translation feature, which enables automatic translations for multilingual families.

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