Students must be a registered student driver with a valid parking permit in order to check themselves out with a parent/guardian note. Please see page 22 of the Seckinger Student Handbook for additional information on this process. Parent/guardian self-checkout requests will be validated against the registered student driver list and will be denied if the student is not on the list. Please see the Seckinger website under Parents/Students > Transportation > Student Parking for details on how to obtain a student parking permit.

For parents that missed the Senior Parent College Application Night, use the link below to see the presentation. Please contact our counselors if you have any questions.

SKG PTSA has teamed up with Givebacks for a NO COST TO YOU way to fundraise for our school. Merchants fund the donations every time you shop or dine at their store. Please click the link for more information and to sign up to support SKG:

https://www.givebacks.com/join/gapta-12515867

Hey Jags! Underclassmen- Mark your calendars for picture make up day. If you missed picture day you will automatically receive a pass on October 22. To sign up for a retake, use the link below.

SKG provides all students with the opportunity to apply for the Civic Engagement Diploma Seal. There are four criteria a student must meet to be awarded the CEDS. 1. Students should pass all of their Social Studies classes. 2.They should complete 50 hours, with 15 being civically engaged, of community service. Hours begin the summer before their freshman year. 3. Students will take the American Government Basic Skills Test. If you took the Civic Engagement Course freshman year, this component has likely been met. 4. Finally, students will create a product (presentation, essay, video, dance, podcast, etc.) where they discuss their experience and it's impact on them. Please see Mrs. Runkel in T442 and our Google Classroom (Code 7pj2ue3) for more information!

"Accepting Imperfection" is this year's theme for the PTSA Reflections Competition. Entries are due by Oct 18 to Mr. Lasseter in T431. Categories include Visual Art, Photography, Literature, Dance, Music and Film. Rules and entry forms in T431. Winners could advance on to the County, State, and National Level! Show us your creativity!

Students who need to retake a course for graduation are encouraged to participate in our Intensive Credit Recovery program. Please register on MyPaymentsPlus for $50.

Gwinnett Technical College is excited to welcome prospective students to their Preview Night for 2024. This event will highlight their academic offerings at Gwinnett Technical College, with an option to apply (for FREE) on-site during the event (only available to those who attend). Prospective students will be able to see programs in action and learn about Gwinnett Technical College and all that they have to offer. Please share this with your students, staff, and parents.

Click on the following link to register: Preview Night

Who: High School Students

What: Preview Night

When: October 1, 4:00 – 7:00 PM

Where: 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30043

Any student who didn't have their charger during the Chromebook Checkup in August should bring it to room T317 during September to have their fine removed. The charger must have the name sticker attached. We will email parents at the end of September to inform them of the lost charge fine placed in the student's Mypaymentsplus.com account.

Scholastic Images will be on campus at Seckinger next week Tuesday, 10/1 during lunch, so don’t miss out placing your orders for:

• Letter Jacket Orders for any student who has earned a letter!
• Bring proof that you earned your letter (actual award letter or certificate) and a $150 deposit to get the order started!
• We’ll custom size you and walk you through the rest!
• Class Ring Orders for any junior or senior!
• Bring payment in full for the Mascot Ring Special ($333.85)!
• Bring $100 deposit for Ultrium metal or $200 deposit for all other metals!
• We’ll custom size you and walk you through the rest!
• Seniors, make sure to order your Cap & Gown package ASAP!
• Payment required in full at time of order. (Cash, Check, or Card [$4.95 processing fee applies])

You can also order anytime online at www.scholasticimages.com or over the phone at (770) 614-9353! We can’t wait to Celebrate Your Most Meaningful Moments!

Seniors! Booking for your senior photo has begun! To make things extra easy for the class of 2024, CADY has created a step-by-step senior booking guide. Please see the attachment using the button below. The last day to be photographed for the 2024-2025 yearbook is Tuesday October 15, 2024.

Please note: Some scenes and session types are available in-studio only and will not be available when CADY is at SKG. If a senior is booking a session at SKG, they will need to book a SIMPLE or STANDARD session. For seniors with any additional questions, our customer experience team can be contacted at 678.722.3449.

Please have a look at the following document for detailed information about Seckinger Athletics. It contains crucial details about the athletic calendar, spirit wear, and available sponsorship packages.

• Only Seckinger HS students and opposing HS students will be permitted in games without a parent. High School IDs will be checked.
  
• Students must leave school on game day and can return thirty minutes before the start.
  
• All games are available for purchase online. Visit the GoFan website here: https://gofan.co/
  
• All elementary and middle school students must be accompanied by an adult at all sporting events.
• Please click here to access the head coach's directory and email the coach for more information.

Do you love to dance, act, and perform? Complete this interest form to learn more about Winterguard at Seckinger. https://tinyurl.com/skgwginterest Winterguard is open to all 8th-12th grade students in the SKG Cluster. No previous experience is required (dance experience is helpful but not necessary). Students do NOT have to be in a band class at SKG or JMS to join the winterguard. Auditions will be held on November 11th, 12th, and 13th from 5:00pm - 7:30pm. Attendance for the final day of auditions (November 13th) and at least one of the previous day is required to be offer a spot on the team. Reach out to the SKG Band Director, Hannah Cavender (hannah.cavender@gcpsk12.org), or Guard Director, Sean Stevens (seckingerguards@gmail.com), with any questions!

See attached for a list of clubs and when they meet. E-mail the club sponsor listed for more information. https://www.gcpsk12.org/domain/14382

BIG NEWS Seckinger Cluster 9th-10th grade parents and students! You have the opportunity to travel to Japan on a STEM focused tour in Summer 2026! It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity you will not want to miss. Bring yourself and your family to the in-person information session on October 1st at 6:45pm at Jones MS to learn more about the tour to Japan and how you can be a part of it. Please register for the meeting here: https://bit.ly/4gphTnt See you all soon!

To support your child’s individual needs and interests, we offer multiple ways to connect with your family to address questions.

• Phones – Our main line is 678-288-0800.
• Email – You may email Administration with your child’s name, questions, and a preferred method of contact, email or phone. Administration Directory
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