

Jaguar Bytes
Seckinger High School Newsletter
March 29, 2024
Announcements and Reminders
Have a safe and relaxing Spring Break next week! Students and staff return to learning on Monday, April 8. Seckinger will be closed Monday, April 1 - Friday, April 5. Please note that GCPS does not offer meal service on student holidays.
Parent Portal
Parents - Beginning March 25, you will now be able to access enhanced ParentVUE, allowing for easier access to your student’s information in Gwinnett County Public Schools. The new look includes a tile view and access to Parent Resources within ParentVUE.
You will receive an email from Gwinnett County Public Schools with the subject "<Students Name> - GCPS ParentVUE Account Updates." This email will provide a link that allows families to confirm your account and reset your password.
If you have difficulty resetting your password, please review this help page or contact Seckingers Tech Team via email at 536.TechTeam@gcpsk12.org
We appreciate your engagement in and partnership with Gwinnett County Public Schools.
Student Registration for the 2024-25 school year begins April 8, 2024
Student Registration for the 20224-25 school year begins April 8, 2024. You may register online. After your student's online registration is complete, you will need to complete the enrollment process at your school. See the attachment for more information.
Reminder: the Solar Eclipse is April 8!
On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. The sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk. In Gwinnett County, weather permitting, we will experience a partial solar eclipse between 1:45 p.m. and 4:21 p.m., with the maximum viewing time at 3:04 p.m.
Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) will operate on a normal school schedule on April 8. To help ensure safe viewing for our students and a safe dismissal of students, GCPS will take all precautionary measures to make this exciting experience safe, educational, and enjoyable.
Blueprint in Action
Previously Posted
Each month of the 2023-24 school year, GCPS spotlights one of the strategic priorities or Portrait of a Graduate competencies by sharing the stories of two clusters—highlighting their classrooms, notable events, community insights, achievements, community service projects, student organizations, volunteer efforts, and more.GCPS students and staff innovate by translating original thinking into viable solutions. They use their imagination to transcend traditional rules and patterns to create new ideas and approaches to problem-solving, and embrace learning from diverse sources and experiences to use resources creatively and efficiently.
This month, Seckinger cluster was featured as GCPS dived into how we utilize Resourcefulness at SKG. Be sure to check out the article and video linked below.
Course Requests for 2024-2025
Previously Posted
Course requests for the 2024-2025 school year are ready to be reviewed. Please follow the attached directions to verify your course selections. All students should have 7 classes scheduled (14 lines or equivalent for a full load) in your course requests. If you need to add/drop a course, please follow the course change request directions attached. This window is open now until May 3, 2024.
Important Reminder: Chromebooks and Chromebook Chargers
Previously Posted
Each day, Seckinger students are expected to bring their fully charged, school-issued Chromebook and charger to use during their learning activities and to complete assignments/assessments.
Chromebooks and Chromebook chargers are no longer available for student checkout for the day. If students forget their Chromebook or charger, they need to call their parents and have them bring these items to the attendance office.
SKG PTSA Executive Board Officers
Previously Posted
SKG PTSA Nominating Committee is accepting nominations for Executive Board Officers for the 2024-2025/2025-2026 school years. Our goal is to see that every parent has a voice on our PTSA and is given the chance to become actively involved in enriching opportunities in our school. Are you interested in serving as a SKG PTSA Officer? Please fill out the form below. Officer positions are for a two-year term. All Officer positions for 2024-2025/2025-2026 are open and vacant for new nominations.
Free & Reduced Price Meals
Previously Posted
Parents of students enrolled in the Free and Reduced Meal Program must reapply for the program each school year. Applications for the 2023-2024 school year are still available on the Gwinnett County Public Schools website. You may change the language of the application in the upper right corner. Students who qualify for Free and Reduced Meals often qualify for reduced fees for AP testing, ACT testing, SAT testing, and college applications.
We encourage parents of all eligible students to apply as soon as possible.
Previously Posted
Seckinger's Driver Education Program is now open and accepting registration. Visit the Driver's Education Program page located on the Seckinger website by clicking below. Follow the directions to complete your registration. For questions, please contact the Seckinger Community School Director, Mr. Terry May via email at Terry.May@gcpsk12.org or at (678) 288-0885.
Congratulations
Seniors - Class of 2024 Information
Counseling Canopy
Announcements
Academic Assistance and Tutoring: If you are in need of academic assistance, please be sure to check out the tutoring schedule here. It is also available on our website under Parents/Students > SKG Tutoring Sessions.
Need to See Your Counselor?
Be sure you know your counselor assignments.
- Dr. Renae Jackson | A - Cq
- Renae.Jackson@gcpsk12.org For Appointments, click here (Students Only)
- Kristine Novelly | Cr - Ho
- Kristine.Novelly@gcpsk12.org For Appointments, click here (Students Only)
- Jackie Hatcher | Hp - Merc
- Jackie.Hatcher@gcpsk12.org For Appointments, click here (Students Only)
- Olivia Young | Merd - Sam
- Olivia.Young@gcpsk12.org For Appointments, click here (Students Only)
- Carissa Adam | San - Z
- Carissa.Adam@gcpsk12.org For Appointments, click here (Students Only)
Important FAFSA Information
Previously Posted
Be sure to complete your 2024-2025 FAFSA Application. The 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available as part of their soft launch. Click the link below to access the form. FAFSA is closely monitoring their site performance and form functionality.
Questions? Please see Ms. Evita Antwi in the College and Career Center located next to the Counseling Canopy.
SKG Athletics, Arts, & Club Activities
Athletic Events
- 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.
Audition for the 2024 Jaguar Marching Band Colorguard! Auditions will be held at Seckinger High School on April 22nd-24th, 5-7pm in the Commons. Auditions are open to all rising 9th-12th grade SKG students. No experience necessary! Students do not have to be in band class to join the Colorguard. Scan the QR code to let us know you are interested! Questions can be emailed to Hannah Cavender, SKG Director of Bands, at hannah.cavender@gcpsk12.org. Wear athletic clothing, bring a water bottle, and bring a friend!
Please join us here @Seckinger in the Aux Gym for our next boys volleyball match v. Apalachee High, Mon. Apr. 8th. Doors will open @ 5:30. “A” Team match will begin @ 6pm. “B” Team match will begin @ 7pm. Admission is FREE. There will be NO concessions!
Jag Jog
Previously Posted
Mark our calendars! SKG's Cross Country and Track and Field Teams will be hosting our 2nd Annual Jag Jog. The Jag Jog starts and finishes on the brand new track at Jaguar Stadium with the course winding through the campus and on the streets near the school. Jump in on the Jag Jog at Seckinger High School in Buford. It will be a fun morning of music, door prizes, snacks, awards and the Jog! Trophies given to the top overall male and female as well as Masters Male and Masters Female and Grand Master Male and Female. Medals given to the top three in male and female five year increment age groups from 10 and under all the way to 75 and up. Proceeds from this event benefit Seckinger High School Cross Country and Track and Field teams.
Click below for a list of clubs and when they meet. E-mail the club sponsor listed for more information.
Communication
Connect with Us
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
- SKG Student Handbook - Check out the Student Handbook for useful information to help you navigate Seckinger HS.
- SKG Student Calendar - Follow our SKG Student Calendar to keep up with all events at Seckinger.
- Social Media - Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. See details below.