Falcon Messenger
September 27th, 2024
Principal's Message
Dear Green Hope High School Families,
I hope you all were able to stay safe and dry, and there was little to no damage from the storm today. Next week we have a Teacher Workday on Thursday and there is no school for students. . . Eventually we will string together a few 5-day weeks.
Please know the following events are coming up:
- 10/3 - Teacher Workday
- 10/4 - Senior Panoramic Picture (2nd Period)
- 10/8 - PSAT Test (Bell Schedule adjustment)
- 10/10 - 10/12 Fall Play
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Alison Cleveland
Principal
Important Information
BIMAS Screener Information
CCP Information Session - Spring 2025 Term
Attention Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors - If you plan to apply to CCP for the Spring 2025 term, please attend the informational session on Monday, September 30th during either half of SMART Lunch. The meeting will be held in the auditorium.
Club Fair and Information
Due to today's school closure, the Club Fair will be rescheduled for Friday, October 4th during lunch in the Auxiliary Gym.
As a reminder, all the club information (meeting dates/times and contact information) are posted on the Green Hope High School website under the Activities tab. We encourage you to visit the site frequently.
National Honors Society - Peer Tutoring
National Honor Society is offering peer tutoring for students. Your child can sign up for peer tutoring using this NHS Peer Tutoring link.
Athletics
Athletic Games
Saturday, September 28th
Gymnastics at SGA 3:00
Monday, September 30th
Women's Tennis (H) vs. Apex 3:30
Men's Soccer (A) at Apex 4:30/6:30
Tuesday, October 1st
Women's Golf at 12 Oaks 3:00
Women's Tennis (H) vs. Apex Friendship 3:30
Cross Country at Wake Med 5:00/5:30
Volleyball (A) at Panther Creek 4/5/6
Wednesday, October 2nd
Women's Tennis (A) at Cary 3:30
Men's Soccer (H) vs Cary 4:30/6:30
Thursday, October 3rd
Volleyball (A) at Green Level 4/5/6
Men's Soccer (H) vs. Holly Springs 5:00/7:00
JV Football (A) at Middle Creek 6:45
Friday, October 4th
Varsity Football (H) vs Middle Creek 7:00 - Hall of Fame Game
Student Activities
Save the Dates!
Mark your calendars for the following important dates:
- 10/3 - Teacher Workday
- 10/4 - Club Fair (Rescheduled)
- 10/8 - PSAT Exam
- 10/14 - Teacher Workday
Student Services
Governor's School Information
The Governor’s School of North Carolina is the oldest statewide summer residential program for gifted and talented high school students in the nation. The program is administered by the State Board of Education and North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) through the Office of Advanced Learning & Gifted Education. Each summer, selected students are invited to Governor’s School to help build a learning community during a four-week residential session. Students are encouraged to explore and ask questions, with the purpose of learning for its own sake and discovering new possibilities that complement their high school instruction, without the regular pressures of tests, scores, and grade point averages. The Governor’s School emphasizes collaborative efforts in all disciplines. Students go through a local and state nomination process. Please review this document for more information about eligibility and application process. Applications are due October 25th. Information discussed at the Interest Meeting is now available on the Sophomore and Junior Student Services Canvas pages under "files". For questions, please have your student reach out to Mrs. Merry (jmerry@wcpss.net).
Upcoming College Rep Visits:
Wednesday October 2
Virginia Commonwealth University
Sweet Briar College
Friday October 3
University of Southern California
Senior Transcripts
Transcripts will be updated by Monday, September 30th. Seniors may pick up an updated copy of their transcript during lunch on Wednesday, October 2nd in the Aux Gym. Seniors may start requesting transcripts for college/scholarship application purposes on Wednesday, October 2nd. Please do not request/send transcripts for college/scholarship application purposes prior to October 2nd.
Financial Aid Advisor:
Linda Brannan is our Financial Aid Advisor at Green Hope High School. She is able to meet with students and/or parents virtually starting September 9th. You can schedule an appointment to meet with Linda Brannan using the following link: Ms. Brannan's Financial Aid Appointment link. If you have questions, you can email Ms. Brannan at: lbrannan@wcpss.net .
For additional information and resources pertaining to Financial Aid, please visit Linda Brannan's Financial Aid Tools site.
Family Involvement
Additional Volunteer Opportunities
The Reality Series
Green Hope High School is hosting The Reality Series on October 10, 2024 in the media center!
This financial interactive simulation, sponsored by Coastal Federal Credit Union and the Green Hope High School Business Alliance, is designed to help students understand basic household budgeting and decision-making. Participating students will see the real-life costs associated with their choices as they assume the role of an adult.
We need adult volunteers to help students select budget items! Please register for one or both shifts if able. https://tinyurl.com/fall24realityseries Please reach out to Mr. Katsuleris with any questions. mkatsuleris@wcpss.net
Mock Interviews
In an effort to support the career development of our Health Science 2 students, we are seeking adult volunteers to conduct mock interviews with them on October 22, 2024!
Event Details
Date: October 22, 2024
Times: (Feel free to sign up for both slots if able)
-Option 1: 7:25 AM – 10:15 AM
-Option 2: 11:15 AM – 2:15 PM
Location: GHHS Media Center
Volunteers will be conducting mock interviews and providing feedback to students. No healthcare experience required. Sign up by October 15th.
https://tinyurl.com/fall24mockinterviews
Thank you for your support! Please reach out to Mr. Katsuleris with any questions. mkatsuleris@wcpss.net