Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11th for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Thank you to our SKG Veterans for your service. Please take a moment to view the Veterans Day at SKG Slideshow (above). Seckinger is proud to honor these individuals for their service to our country.

We will have block schedule on Wednesday the 13th (1,3,5,7) and Thursday the 14th (2,8,6,4) to accommodate our Academic Letter Award Ceremony. On November 14th we will be recognizing our current sophomore and junior students who earned an academic letter by having a 90 or above average for the 2023-2024 school year at an awards ceremony during 8th block. Students received an invitation to this event on October 24th. A reminder e-mail will be sent through ParentSquare on Monday, November 11th to the parents of the students that were invited to the ceremony.

Check out our AI Spotlight Newsletter below where you can see highlights from each cluster school on how they are implementing AI in the classroom.

Advanced Placement Exam Registration is now open in www.MyPaymentsPlus.com and will remain open until 11:59 PM on Sunday, November 10. All AP students are expected to register for their AP exams. Registrations after the November 10 deadline will incur a $40 late penalty. All exam registration payments must be made via www.MyPaymentsPlus.com. Please CLICK HERE for a document with directions on how to navigate MyPaymentsPlus to register for your exams. You may also visit the Seckinger High School website and click on academics----->Advanced Placement for frequently asked questions.

Contact Assistant Principal Chris Bess via email at chris.bess@gcpsk12.org or via phone at (678) 288-0834 if you have any questions. Thank you.

* Students that are eligible for Free/Reduced lunch that completed the SY 24-25 F/R Lunch Application are eligible for free AP exams. There is a $15 non-refundable registration fee, but all other exams will be free.
* The state pays for all students to take ONE free AP exam, so if your student is only taking ONE AP course this year, then you will also only have to pay a $15 non-refundable registration fee.
* Students that are not eligible for Free/Reduced lunch but are enrolled in an AP course will have ONE free exam. All additional exams will be $99 ($147 for AP Capstone). See exam fee schedule below. All students must pay the $15 non-refundable registration fee.

Pertinent Links:
SY 24-25 College Board AP Exam Dates: CLICK HERE
AP Exam Fees: CLICK HERE

Shoutout Ms. Gindlesperger's Mechatronics class and their creative Halloween themed animatronic projects. Students used their creative engineering skills to come up with unique projects to showcase in their animatronic walkthrough.

November 11th-15th is College and Career Week. See graphic below for our themes.

Seniors -- sign up for a time on November 15 to work on college applications! This will give you space and time during school and assistance from counselors. We will also have a list of colleges who are waiving their fees in November. We hope to see you there! Passes will go out same day: https://forms.gle/KSksEJfqp5GDpoc16

Many Georgia colleges and universities are waiving their application fees for the month of November. Check them out on our website: https://schools.gcpsk12.org/site/default.aspx?PageID=36646

GEORGIA MATCH DAY is an event conducted by GSFC for high school juniors and seniors. Sessions are designed to expand the knowledge of options after high school - college admissions, financing college, career exploration, entrepreneurship, or military services. Click the link on the date and register for a FREE GEORGIA MATCH Day event taking place near you!!! https://www.gafutures.org/college-planning/georgia-match/georgia-match-events/

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.

Scholastic Images is taking Class of 2025 Yard Sign Orders:

• Seniors, make sure to order your Custom Seckinger Yard Sign ASAP!
• Click on the link below to place your order
• https://form.jotform.com/ScholasticImages/SKGYardSign

• All Yard Signs will be delivered with the Cap & Gowns on Tuesday, April 1st during all lunches.

Seniors: use the links below to sign up for one or all of these Instant Decision Days:

Click Here to Sign Up for Georgia Gwinnett College

Click Here to Sign Up for Kennesaw State University

Come join us Saturday, November 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone Welcome! A family friendly event including food tastings from 15+ local restaurants and shopping from 30+ local vendors. Plus, music and entertainment AND a chance to get your picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus! All money raised from ticket sales will go to support the Seckinger HS Chorus.

Congratulations to our first SKG Impact Players: Kelli Poff, Kristen Davis, Cailee de Leon, Cheri Nations, Brad Callahan, Keith Oldknow, Jake Medders, and Laura DeLaPerriere. An "Impact Player" is someone who consistently goes above and beyond, leaving a lasting, positive mark on their team, organization, or community. This individual is proactive, always looking for ways to contribute meaningfully, and often anticipates needs before they arise. An Impact Player is not only dependable but also inspires those around them to strive for excellence. They're adaptable, embrace challenges as opportunities, and show resilience under pressure. Their influence elevates the performance of others, fostering a collaborative and productive environment. Ultimately, an Impact Player embodies commitment, integrity, and a drive for continuous improvement, making them indispensable to any team's success.

Check out our GCPS Student Correspondent, Th'Yanna Fuller on GCPSTV at the 03:16 mark.

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.

Please join us for our first home basketball game of the year on Tuesday, November 12. JV Boys will play at 4:30pm, Varsity Girls will play at 6:00 pm, and Varsity Boys will play at 7:30 pm

📣 Big News! Our catcher, Kimberly Tobar, has been selected to represent SKG in the 2024 All-State Game at Truist Park this Saturday, Nov. 9! 🎉🥎 We’re beyond proud of Kimby and all her hard work and dedication on and off the field. We can’t wait to cheer her on as she takes the field! Let’s go, Kimby! Scan the QR Code for more information about game times and to purchase tickets‼️

See Seckinger's Broadway Bound, a musical theatre and acting-themed talent show! Featuring SKG Theatre students performing pieces from High School Musical, Beauty and the Beast, Newsies and Motown the Musical and MORE! Any SKG student can join the show! Audition your OWN act on Tuesday, November 12th! Tickets available online now!

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. Click here to see the list of clubs or scan the QR code below.

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.