Parent Teacher Conferences:

We invite you to attend our upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences on October 17th. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet with your child’s teachers, discuss their progress, and collaborate on ways to support their success throughout the school year. To schedule a conference time, please use the link provided below to select your preferred date and time. We encourage you to sign up early to secure the most convenient spot. We look forward to meeting with you and working together to ensure a successful year for your student! https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Goshen_High_School

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!

Monday, October 14

• 2:30 PM ESPORTS: Overwatch 2 @ Esports Lab

• 6-8 PM GTAG Cast rehearsal @ GHS Stage/Auditeria

Tuesday, October 15

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

• 7:00 PM GHS Choir Fall Concert "Songs of the Sea" @ GHS Auditeria

Wednesday, October 16

• Lunch SENIORS: Jostens Graduation Orders Turned in @ Auditeria

• 4:00 PM ESPORTS: Apex Legends @ Esports Lab

Thursday, October 17: END OF 1ST QUARTER

Lifetouch Photo Retake Day and Parent Teacher Conferences: https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Goshen_High_School

• 2:30 PM ESPORTS: Valorant @ Esports Lab

• 6-8 PM GTAG CREW only @ GHS Stage/Auditeria

• 7:00 PM Girls Varsity Soccer @ Taylor HS Sectional Tournament

Friday, October 18 NO SCHOOL: Teacher Professional Development

• 7:00 PM Varsity Football vs Western Brown Senior/Youth Night @ GHS

Saturday, October 19

• TBA Boys Varsity Soccer Sectional Tournament @ TBD TBA Away

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

• 10:30 AM Varsity Cross Country District CC Meet @ Voice of America

• 10:00 AM Boys Junior Varsity Football @ Western Brown

• 12:00 PM Varsity Volleyball vs Ross Sectional Tourney @ Loveland

• The Goshen Choirs will perform their fall concert "Songs of the Sea" on Tuesday, October 15th at 7pm in the GHS Auditeria. Enjoy music of sailing, piracy and beach bums. The concert is free and baked goods will be available for sale.

• 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 2:45-4:00. 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.

• Stanley's Driving School will begin on October 15, 2024. Applications are in the main office. Please have your application back to Mrs. Bailey by October 14.

• National Honor Society: Be working on your Trunk or Treat decorations/ candy donations this week. If you have not yet signed up for a "shift" at the event, see Kyla Hager.

• Random Acts of Kindness: It’s never too late to join, text @7a7c9f to 81010. If you are in need of community service hours, join Random Acts of Kindness. Our next meeting is Tuesday, October 15 in Mr. Siefert's room from 2:30-3pm; we will be planning for Trunk or Treat. See Mr. Siefert for more details about becoming a NEW member of Random Acts of Kindness.

• 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.

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!

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.

Oct 18 Teacher Work Day- NO SCHOOL

Oct 21 NO SCHOOL- Fall Break

Oct 29 Marching Band Concert @ 7:00 pm

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