At Goshen High School, we are proud to announce the launch of Sources of Strength, a wellness program aimed at empowering students to foster personal and community well-being. Focused on eight key areas of wellness, the program encourages student-led campaigns to develop these wellness dimensions and leverage them during challenging times.

Students selected to participate in Sources of Strength were chosen by teachers, support staff, coaches, and administration because of the positive influence they have among their peers. These peer leaders play a critical role in promoting mental health, resilience, and support within our school.

Recently, Sources of Strength National Trainers conducted an engaging workshop for our peer leaders, guiding them through team-building activities designed to highlight the significant impact the program can have on school culture. The peer leaders identified specific goals for promoting wellness within the student body and brainstormed creative campaigns to align with these objectives.

In addition to leading wellness initiatives, Sources Staff Advisors at Goshen High School are working closely with the peer leaders to support and guide the implementation of their campaigns. Peer leaders are also encouraged to act as connectors—linking peers in need with counselors and trusted school staff, ensuring that all students have access to the resources they need.

We are excited to see how Sources of Strength will continue to shape a supportive and connected environment at Goshen High School, helping students build resilience and thrive in every aspect of their lives.

Monday, October 28th:

• 6-9 PM GTAG: Cast and Crew @ GHS Stage/Auditeria

Tuesday, October 29th:

• 2:30 PM Magic: The Gathering Club @ Mr. Talbot’s Classroom

• 7:00 PM Marching Band Concert @ GHS Jim Brown Stadium

Wednesday, October 30th: Warrior Up Bell

• 2:30 PM French Club Halloween party @ Ms. Barr’s Classroom

• 6-9 PM GTAG: Cast and Crew @ Spaulding Stage

• 7:00 PM GHS Athletic Awards Night

Thursday, October 31st:

• 2:30 PM Crafter’s Club geode canvas “pour painting” @ GHS Library

Friday, November 1st:

• No Events Scheduled

Saturday, November 2nd:

• 10-2 PM GTAG: SetCon @ GHS Stage/Auditeria

• 11 AM Girls Basketball Scrimmage @ West Clermont HS

Mrs. Landen's business classes are writing professional business letters to companies on why they like their brand, products or service provided. In the closing students asked for a response to the letter. Happy to say we have received responses from Jersey Mikes & Nestle Foods.

• French Club Info: The French Club Halloween party is on Wednesday! We'll have the traditional snacks, and play loup-garous (Werewolves)! As always, all are welcome!

• Marching Band Performance: Come see the final performance of the 2024 Goshen Marching Band as they perform their show "Forged in Fire." Tuesday, October 29th at 7:00pm in Jim Brown Stadium.

• Wrestling Information: Anyone interested in wrestling this year needs to complete this form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrN-vZ33rra8SIVdCAXxizNqTaShsGKsOIwq1smE_EGKs_lw/viewform?usp=sf_link , meet with Coach Hill to sort gear ordering, and sign up on sports you- VTPB7VPL

• National Honor Society Meeting: The next meeting for the National Honor Society will take place on Wednesday, November 6th immediately after school in Mrs. Grimmett's room.

• Yearbook Info: Good morning! Mr. Walt, the yearbook adviser here! If you're looking to grab this year's book, they are still available for sale! You can order online at the following link: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A06431600 We are still making the 2024-2025 books, so they should be completed and ready to ship in late summer. If you're looking for a different year or something else yearbook related, let me know!

• The Academic Quiz Team (AQT): will begin on Tuesday, November 12 in Mrs. Rammel's Room from 2:45-3:00. Please come to B208 and get a handout from Mrs. Rammel that includes the practice schedule for November and December as well as tryout information and general team information.

• The Help Center: Located in the main office, the Help Center offers students access to free personal care products such as deodorant, feminine hygiene products, toothpaste and more. Whenever you need something, feel free to stop by. The Help Center is sponsored by Random Acts of Kindness.

• GHS Crafters Club: GHS's newest after school sensation

• WHAT: on Thursday, 10/31/24, weather permitting as we will head to the outdoor classroom following snack & social time, is geode “pour painting” on canvas NOTE: 1 per person PLUS this will take two weeks to complete to allow sufficient time for the 2-step process time to dry properly between applications

• WHERE: start & end in the GHS library

• WHEN: right after school until approx. 4 PM on Thursday, 10/31/24

• WHO: all are welcome, HOWEVER, you must RSVP to Ms. Wilder, wilderk@goshenlocalschools.org no later than 2 PM on Monday, 10/28/24 so we have enough materials

Every Wednesday, the College and Career Readiness Department will send a “Where To Wednesday” newsletter. Make sure that you are checking out the newsletter each week to find out important information coming out within the College and Career Readiness Department and throughout the high school! Click the link to read this week's newsletter:

• College Visits at GHS: For any questions on any of these visits, please see Mrs. Creekmore, Mr. Dubbs, or Ms. Meyer for more information!

• Galen College of Nursing will be here on November 13th during Warrior Up. To sign up to attend this session, please email ashcraftb@goshenlocalschools.org.

• Lunchtime Visits - Join us for a taste of the future as we host colleges, businesses, and military guests during our lunchtime sessions throughout the school year.

• Marines will be here every Monday during lunch.

• Shawnee State will be here on October 30th during lunch in the auditeria.

• UC Clermont will be here on October 31st during lunch in the auditeria.

• UC Clermont will be here on November 14th during lunch in the auditeria.

• UC Clermont will be here on December 12th during lunch in the auditeria.

• HealthFORCE Careers Event Field Trip: Are you interested in a career in healthcare? Want to explore potential workplaces that might spark your interest? Visit the library and speak with Mrs. Creekmore or Ms. Meyer to sign up for more information!

• Another chance to apply to UC Uptown Campus or either regional campus, Clermont and Blue Ash at NO COST to you! They are waiving the application fee for all applicants between Nov 1-Nov 14, so reference the code provided in the email below to apply to UC Uptown, or apply to UCC or UC Blue Ash during that time frame. Let us know if you have any questions!

Mrs. Mantz and Mrs. Royal wanted to send out a reminder about college applications as we have some quickly approaching deadlines. Although a large number of college applications are due by December 1st, there are some colleges, including The Ohio State, that have early action deadlines of November 1st. This means that if you are planning on applying to college and haven't started the process yet, it is definitely time to start NOW!

Below is the Applying to College 101 document that we have gone over with you all and sent out a few times. We have made some edits to the document and added in some additional helpful information and details including more links to video clips on using SchooLinks. We also added some information about financial aid, which we will cover in more detail in an upcoming Warrior Up bell. From our experience and through working with many of you so far this year, this program seems very user friendly and we feel strongly that using this program will be an easy part of your college application process!

Applying to College 101 - Steps and Information!

As always, please reach out to Mrs. Royal or Mrs. Mantz if you have any questions at all!

It is our goal to increase communication with the school community throughout the 2024-2025 school year. Please access the following social media sites in order to keep informed:

• Follow @GoshenWarriors on TWITTER for daily updates/announcements, celebrations, extra-curricular updates and photos of daily activities.

• Follow Goshen High School on INSTAGRAM (GHSWarriors) to see photos of our students in action.

• Like Goshen Local Schools on FACEBOOK to celebrate successes in all buildings across the district.

• GOSHEN HIGH SCHOOL WEBSITE: Check the Goshen High School website frequently for school related information as well as a calendar of important events. Goshen High School

GHS Staff Email Addresses:

The following link included all email addresses for teachers at Goshen High School. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Staff Email Address Document:

Administrative Team and Responsibilities:

If you have questions or concerns regarding your child, school or athletics, feel free to reach out:

• Mrs. Stephanie Walker, Principal: walkers@goshenlocalschools.org

• Ms. Randi Isaacs, Assistant Principal isaacsr@goshenlocalschools.org

• Mr. Chuck Boothby, Ascend Director boothbyc@goshenlocalschools.org

• Mr. Scott Wake, Athletic Director: wakes@goshenlocalschools.org

• Mrs. Kerri Mantz, Guidance Counselor L-Z mantzk@goshenlocalschools.org

• Mrs. Kelly Royal, Guidance Counselor A-K royalk@goshenlocal schools.org

Cell Phones: House Bill 250, which was signed into law by Governor DeWine, limits the use of cell phones and other wireless devices in our schools. Goshen Local Schools agrees with the research behind HB250 and with limiting the distractions that cell phone use creates for our students. With that in mind, below are the proposed changes to our cell phone practices and student handbook policies for the 2024-2025 school year, pending Board approval. Students are permitted to have cell phones on campus. Students are not permitted to use phones during class time or to take phones to the restroom. The expectation is for cell phones and wireless earbuds/headphones/AirPods to be put away and silenced in the classroom unless documented in IEP/504 or for documented health concerns. Students may access their devices before school, during lunch, and after school. To ensure compliance with these guidelines, the following consequences will be enforced:

Consequence for violating cellphone guidelines

• 1st offense (Classroom) - warning provided and parent contacted by teacher

• 2nd offense (Strike 1 in Office) - phone sent to office, parent contacted, and student can pick up phone from office at the end of the day

• 3rd offense (Strike 2 in Office) - phone sent to office, device must be picked up by the parent/guardian, and conversation is had about the repercussions if a student earns Strike 3.

• 4th offense (Strike 3 in Office) - phone sent to office, device must be picked up by the parent/guardian, and the device is not permitted to return to the school building for a designated amount of time up to and including the rest of the school year.

• Chronic abuse of cell phone privileges will result in appropriate disciplinary measures up to and including suspension from school.

Nov 5 NO SCHOOL: Election Day (Teacher Work Day)

Nov 7 Sophomores: Jostens Class Ring Meeting 7:40 am @ Auditeria

Nov 11 NO SCHOOL: Veteran’s Day

Nov 15 GHS Fall Play School Performance @ GHS Auditeria 8:30 am

Nov 15 GHS Fall Play @ GHS Auditeria 7:00 pm

Nov 16 GHS Fall Play @ GHS Auditeria 7:00 pm

Nov 27 NO SCHOOL: Conference Exchange Day

Nov 28 NO SCHOOL: Thanksgiving Break

Nov 29 NO SCHOOL: Thanksgiving Break

Dec 5 SENIORS: Lifetouch Shirt & Tie Composite Photo Date (7-11 AM)

Dec 11 Holiday Choir Concert @ 7:00 PM

Dec 19 SEMESTER EXAMS: Bells 1, 3, 5, 7 (Modified Schedule)

Dec 20 SEMESTER EXAMS: Bells 2, 4, 5, 6 (Modified Schedule)

Dec 20 End of 2nd Quarter

Dec 23-Jan 5 NO SCHOOL: Winter Break

Jan 20 NO SCHOOL: Martin Luther King Jr Day

Jan 23 Talent Show 7:00 pm @ Auditeria

Jan 24 Talent Show (Bells 2-4) @ Auditeria

Jan 24 ComingHome Dance and Game

Feb 6 Parent-Teacher Conferences: 3:30-7:00 pm

Feb 13 Parent-Teacher Conferences: 3:30-7:00 pm

Feb 14 NO SCHOOL: Teacher Work Day

Feb 17 NO SCHOOL: President’s Day

March 13 Spring Choir Concert

March 14 End of 3rd Quarter

March 25 Juniors: ACT Administration/Sophomores: Pre-ACT

April 14-20 NO SCHOOL: Spring Break

April 24 Hoxworth Blood Drive

April 25 GHS Spring Musical 7:00 PM

April 25 GHS Spring Musical School Performance @ GHS Auditeria 8:30 am

April 26 GHS Spring Musical 7:00 PM

May 9 GHS Prom

May 13 SENIORS: Scholarship/Award Night @ GHS Auditeria 6:30 pm

May 14 SENIORS: Top 20 Academic Signing Event @ Auditeria 8:30 am

May 15 SENIOR EXAMS: Bells 1, 3, 5, 7 (Typical Schedule)

May 16 SENIOR EXAMS: Bells 2, 4, 5, 6 (Typical Schedule)

May 16 SENIORS LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

May 20 Underclassmen Exams: Bells 1, 3, 5, 7 (Modified Schedule)

May 20 SENIORS: Cap and Gown Distribution/Warrior Walk 8:30-11AM

• 9:30 am Marr/Cook

• 10:00 am Middle School

• 10:30 am Spaulding

May 21 Underclassmen Exams: Bells 2, 4, 5, 6 (Modified Schedule)

May 21 SENIORS: Mandatory Graduation Practice 8-12:00

• Where To Ceremony &

• Picnic

May 22 SENIORS: Graduation 7:00 pm @ Truist Arena: NKU

May 22 Last Day of School: Exam Make Up Date

May 23 Teacher Work Day

Email: walkers@goshenlocalschools.org
Website: https://ghs.goshenlocalschools.org/
Location: 6707 Goshen Road, Goshen, OH, USA
Phone: 513-722-2227
Twitter: @GoshenWarriors