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Location: 8181 FM 762 Road, Richmond, TX, USA
Phone: 832-223-4200
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Happy Sunday GRHS Longhorns,

Monday is a STUDENT HOLIDAY and GR Instructional Staff will be in training all day. The front office will be open to assist you, but teachers will not be available.

Spring has sprung, which means the weather is starting to warm up at least every other day! Gotta love Texas weather! This is also a time that dress code needs to be revisited. Make sure you are in it. I have included it below again.

• ID's on the second you walk through our doors.
• Shorts must have at least a 3 inch inseam which means I can EASILY see them well below the bottom of your t-shirt/sweatshirt.
• There should be NO visible mid-drift (skin) showing between your tops and your bottoms. Just wearing a jacket (that is wide open is not acceptable). Zip it up ALL DAY or wear a longer shirt please! Thanks!

This past Friday was the last day of the 4th six weeks! That means we only have 2 more to go...so keep working hard! It's about making good choices every day, putting your best effort into everything you do, and practicing kindness on the daily! Keep your hands to yourself, or risk not being allowed to stay at GRHS. Safety is still a priority! We need to leave people and places better than we found them, and that takes everyone's diligence.

This weekend I was able to watch our GR Girls swim in the State Championship in Austin and also catch our amazing dance teams shine at the Crowd Pleasers Competition in League City! The amount of time and energy that goes into their training (on the floor and in the pool) is pretty remarkable! DECA, SkillsUSA, and UIL competitions were in full swing this weekend too! We have so much talent here at the Ranch, in and out of the classroom! We are so proud of our kids, teachers, coaches, and sponsors for the EXTRA time and dedication to make this happen!

This week we will be continuing our Black History Month spotlights throughout the week with more announcements, trivia challenge, and a pep rally dance! Check out the flyer of HBCU's available right here in Texas! We are also continuing to spotlight CTE Month with an FFA Spirit Week!

Don't miss the Spring Pep Rally this week, and our ASA will be performing! Must have ID and wrist band ON to attend.

ID Weekly Reminder

ID MUST be worn visibly on the top half of your body EVERY DAY! I announce this EVERY SINGLE MORNING. If you cannot find yours please scan the Blue/Yellow QR code in this newsletter, in the classrooms, or hanging in the front of the school service window to buy one. We will continue to do ID sweeps, and anyone without one will be charged $5 and given a new one. This is NOT optional, as it is part of dress code, but more importantly a safety measure so we can quickly see who belongs and who does not on campus.

Assistant Principal Support Team (ALPHA split by LAST NAME)

Assistant Principal contact info (by last name alpha split):

Chris Cuellar - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split A-EK) ccuellar@lcisd.org

Carrie Yanta -Assistant Principal (Alpha Split EL-LA) cyanta@lcisd.org

Jessie Eilenstine - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split LE-P) jessie.eilenstine@lcisd.org

Marqueshah Coy - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Q-Z) mcoy@lcisd.org

Counselor Support Team:

Jamie Rufo (alpha split A-Dan) jrufo@lcisd.org

Stacey Richards (alpha split Dao-Hou) stacey.richards@lcisd.org

Abraham Vil (alpha split Hov-Mom) abraham.vil@lcisd.org

Alicia Henley-Stegent Dual Credit & (alpha split Mon-Sac) alicia.stegent@lcisd.org

Ashley Hunt (alpha split Sad-Z) ashley.hunt@lcisd.org

Carin Reeves 504/AP creeves@lcisd.org

Francheska Arias - College Career Facilitator (CCF)- francheska.arias@lcisd.org

Marci Macha -George Ranch Registrar - mamacha@lcisd.org

Nicholas Cavallo - Campus Athletic Coordinator (boys athletic questions/concerns) ncavallo@lcisd.org

Alicia Dutch - Assistant Campus Coordinator (girls athletic questions/concerns)

adutch@lcisd.org

Included in this edition of our GRHS Longhorn News:

• FFA Spirit Week! Join in the fun (CTE Week)
• Spring Sports Pep Rally is Wednesday - ASA will be performing!
• Career Day During All Lunches on Thursday!
• Attendance Notes MUST be turned in within 5 days of when you return! (see link in newsletter)
  
• Summer Dual Credit Registration Closes March 3rd! Don't wait, seats fill up fast!
• NHS provides Peer Tutoring Every Wednesday Morning in the Library!
  

• Struggling to pass one of your EOC's? Additional After School and Saturday STAAR Tutorial Opportunities are here! See Flyer!
  

• Getting your permit? Please request your VOE using the link provided in this newsletter.
  
• AIRPODS, HEADPHONES, EARBUDS ONLY ALLOWED DURING LUNCH AND ADVISORY (NOT allowed to be worn during transition times in between classes) I need you to be able to hear me for safety reasons.
  
• Early Pick-Up Procedures and Contact Info

Longhorn Depot, our school-based enterprise at George Ranch HS was among 461 school-based enterprises achieving Gold Certification for the 2022-2023 school year (out of 3,675 DECA Chapters worldwide) and will be recognized and compete during DECA’s International Career Development Conference in Orlando, FL in April. “DECA’s School-based Enterprise Certification Program is a rigorous process designed to help DECA members demonstrate their classroom learning in a practical, learning laboratory, and then translate that into meaningful outcomes,” said Christopher Young, CAE, Chief Program Officer at DECA Inc. “These DECA members are practicing important workplace readiness skills while preparing for college and careers.” This year’s School-Based Enterprise team was the duo of Sehr Khan and Amaan Khan were the authors of this year’s entry and worked together with the GRHS Officer team and chapter members to earn this year’s designation – GRHS DECA’s third straight Gold-level certification. Way to go!

• Correct IDs on at all times when you enter our building.
• Your words matter...make sure what is coming out of your mouth is helpful, productive, and appropriate. You have all signed off on the student code of conduct in your beginning of year forms.
• Do not open exterior doors for ANYONE (even if you know them) - if it is locked, they must walk around and check in through the front office. There are signs posted on the door...follow them please.
• ATTENTION STUDENT DRIVERS - Please stay in your lane when entering and exiting the parking lots. Be patient, and wait your turn by alternating who pulls out next. Student driving and parking at the Ranch are just that...a privilege...not a right. There will be no more warnings, just the consequence of losing the right to drive/park at the Ranch.
• PARENTS DROPPING OFF/PICKING UP STUDENTS: Please make sure you are in a spot and NOT blocking any driveway areas so that people can get in and out of the parking lot. You cannot block any parking spaces, as this causes my staff to not be able to park, get in the building, and be on duty. Thanks!

If you are needing a VOE, we are able to help you by clicking this button below to request! Please allow 48 hour (business day) turn around on all requests. You will be picking these up in the student service window, and we will let you know when it is ready!

ATTENTION CLASS OF ’23 PARENTS/GUARDIANS! We’re happy to announce that we’ve increased the size of our 2023 Legacy Yearbook--adding 8 additional pages--giving parents/guardians of our graduates the additional space in which to place a Senior Tribute Ad! If you’d like to purchase a Senior Tribute Ad for your graduate, or upgrade the size of an ad that you recently purchased directly from Mr. T. at the school, email Mr. T. at thomas.terrando@lcisd.org for additional ad sizes available.

ATTENTION ALL LONGHORNS: Due to HIGH DEMAND we’ve ordered an additional 100 books to sell to Longhorn students, parents and community members! To order your book, go directly to Balfour.com (we cannot sell books directly through GR) and place your order and pay securely. The book will be delivered to your student in May at The Ranch!

Here is the link: https://www.balfour.com/student-info?smi=131949

See the visual below for help!

madelyn.warner@lcisd.org

Student badges will serve as the student ID and SmartTag all in one card. With this ID our GRHS students are able to ride the bus, purchase breakfast/lunch, check out library books, able to use their personal devices (phones/airpods, etc) during lunch and advisory.

Refusing to wear your ID visibly on the top half of your body, is not an option, and will result in the consequences stated on the consequence chart below. Please make sure you are wearing your OWN ID.

Every GRHS student has been gifted an ID, protective plastic cover, and lanyard. It is imperative that our Longhorns adhere to this expectation, as this is part of the daily dress code for staff and students. If you need another badge or lose this one there is a $5 replacement cost. This is NOT optional, it is part of dress code. You can pay by cash or it will be charged to your student library account, for EACH replacement you need. Please note that a hold will be placed on your semester grades, transcripts, and final exemptions if this fine is not cleared.

Need a REPLACEMENT ALREADY?

If you are needing to PURCHASE ANOTHER student ID, please use the QR code (above) to request one. You can either pay $5 cash when you pick it up, or we will charge your school library account if you do not have cash. Emails will be sent in Skyward to parent and student emails each time you are charged.

Questions and Documents that you will need to have ready when you start the ONLINE process:

1. Copy of Drivers License UPLOADED (NO PERMITS allowed)
2. CURRENT Insurance Card UPLOADED (with GRHS student LISTED AS DRIVER)
3. Vehicle Make, Model, Year, Color, and License Plate Number
4. 1st color zone selection, 2nd color zone selection.
5. Parking Pass Payment Receipt UPLOADED
6. Rules and Regulations Acknowledgment read and signed

Our Admin Team is ready and willing to support! We are available (via email) during business hours and will be promptly getting back with you for assistance.

Please feel free to reach out to your child's Assistant Principal (alpha split by last name) for student specific concerns or assistance.

Heather Patterson - Principal hpatterson@lcisd.org

Chris Cuellar - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split A-EK) ccuellar@lcisd.org

Carrie Yanta -Assistant Principal (Alpha Split EL-LA) cyanta@lcisd.org

Jessie Eilenstine - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split LE-P) jessie.eilenstine@lcisd.org

Marqueshah Coy - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Q-Z) mcoy@lcisd.org

Nicholas Cavallo - Campus Athletic Coordinator (BOYS athletic questions/concerns) ncavallo@lcisd.org

Alicia Dutch - Assistant Campus Coordinator (GIRLS athletic questions/concerns)

mailto:adutch@lcisd.org

Our GRHS Counselors, College Career Facilitator, and Registrar are ready and available to support you. The best way to contact them is via email and they will be getting back with you for assistance as soon as possible. (Alpha Split by Student LAST Name for Counselors)

Counselors:

Jamie Rufo (alpha split A-Dan) jrufo@lcisd.org

Stacey Richards (alpha split Dao-Hou) stacey.richards@lcisd.org

Abraham Vil (alpha split Hov-Mom) abraham.vil@lcisd.org

Alicia Henley-Stegent Dual Credit & (alpha split Mon-Sac) alicia.stegent@lcisd.org

Ashley Hunt (alpha split Sad-Z) ashley.hunt@lcisd.org

Carin Reeves 504/AP creeves@lcisd.org

Francheska Arias - College Career Facilitator (CCF)- francheska.arias@lcisd.org

Marci Macha -George Ranch Registrar - mamacha@lcisd.org

The newsletter highlights:

• Important upcoming dates and events
• Setting up a meeting with Mrs. Arias
• College application resources
• SAT/ACT/TSI Testing Info
• SchooLinks resources
• and much more!

Be sure to check it out and keep the link handy! GRHS CCMR Newsletter

GR varsity softball had a busy, busy weekend of tournament play at the Bayou City Classic tournament. For the weekend, the team went 3-6 on games. Many, many great things seen, as well as a few things to improve on! A whole lot of ball and some amazing time spent together. Huge shout out to our wonderful trainers who spent the weekend with us and worked to make sure we were taken care of when needed! District play continues this Tuesday vs. Austin here at The Ranch!!

GR JV softball had a non-district match up with Houston Lamar Friday night. The girls worked hard and saw some great competition as they prepare to continue district play.

2023 Bronco Relays – GRHS JV Girls Result

This past Wednesday, February 16th, 2023, our Lady Longhorns competed in a JV track meet that was held at Bush High School. The Girls took 2nd place! Our field event athletes were able to compete this week after not being able to compete last week due to poor weather. Below are point contributors and results from the meet:

100 Meters: Diiona Tyler-Joyce, 3rd

200 Meters: Chisom Ike, 5th

400 Meters: Kenleigh Head, 2nd, Shelby Brown, 5th

800 Meters: Oguguam Mahonwu, 4th, Avia Gilmore, 5th

1600 Meters: Ava Lorber, 1st, Brooklyn Donaghy 2nd, Heidi Smith, 5th

3200 Meters: Ava Lorber, 1st, Heidi Smith, 2nd, Grace Howell, 5th

100 Meter Hurdles: Cassandra Alvarez, 5th

300 Meter Hurdles: Cassandra Alvarez, 5th

4 x 100 Meters: Ashlynn Gaffney, Ivy Emelogu, Deborah Hurst, Diiona Tyler-Joyce, 3rd

4 x 200 Meters: Ashlynn Gaffney, Ivy Emelogu, Deborah Hurst, Diiona Tyler-Joyce, 3rd

4 x 400 Meters: Shelby Brown, Traicy Kaya-Kaya, Oguguam Mahonwu, Kenleigh Head, 2nd

Triple Jump: Kenleigh Head, 2nd

High Jump: Tosha Ferrell, 3rd, Traicy Kaya-Kaya, 6th, Dustin Kennedy, 6th (Tie)

Pole Vault: Savanna Agudelo, 1st, Viviana Rojas-Pum..., 2nd, Dustin Kennedy, 3rd

Way to go Ladies! We are proud of your hard work and dedication!

On Saturday, February 11th, your Lady Longhorns traveled to Dekaney High School to compete in the Spring ISD Early Invitational. They worked hard in every event and placed 1st out of 11 teams overall. They show up, work hard, and win.

For their 3rd consecutive win, your lady longhorns placed 1st out of 14 competitive teams across 17 scored events in the William D. Sirmon Invitational at Dawson High School on Thursday, February 16th. Under chilly conditions, this team showed up and continued to work hard. No doubt we have an impressive team at the Ranch filled with extremely talented athletes. You will find all your fellow George Ranch athlete's results in the following link: https://live.jwtimingllc.com/meets/20119/teams/512436