GRAFTON HIGH SCHOOL

For your convenience, below is the contact information when calling in your child absent from school or when you need to communicate a dismissal.

ABSENT LINE: 508.839.5425

DISMISSALS: Parents/caregivers may email the school at ghsdismissals@grafton.k12.ma.us or students may provide parent notes to Mrs. Moen upon arrival to school in the morning.

APRIL 21-25 - APRIL RECESS

MAY 8 - SCHOLARSHIP NIGHT @ 6:00 P.M.

MAY 10 - JUNIOR/SENIOR PROM

MAY 16 - EVERYDAY HEROES AWARD CEREMONY

MAY 19 - ATHLETIC AWARDS NIGHT @ 6:30 P.M.

MAY 20 & 21 - GR.10 MATH MCAS

MAY 23 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR SENIORS

MAY 29 - GRADUATION

JUNE 4 & 5 - GR. 9 BIOLOGY MCAS

JUNE 16 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

A tradition of GHS is to open speech opportunities for Graduation and Class Night to the entire class. We will have two student speeches for each event.

If you are interested in giving a speech, you will need to submit the draft of your speech to Ms. Calo and me no later than Monday, April 28.

We also include music performances at the Class Night and Graduation events. If you are interested in performing, auditions will be held during the week of April 28 - May 2.

Please email Ms. Calo and me if you are interested in auditioning no later than Monday, April 21.

Administration will determine the schedule for selected speakers and performers.

Congratulations to Jake Robertson on being named to the prestigious 2024-2025 Massachusetts Basketball Coaches Association All-Academic Team! This exceptional honor celebrates Jake's remarkable ability to excel both on the court and in the classroom.

Throughout his four years with the Grafton Basketball program, Jake has embodied the true essence of a student-athlete. As team captain, his leadership has inspired teammates, while his academic achievements have set a standard of excellence for all Grafton students. Jake's unwavering dedication, positive influence, and genuine character have made an indelible impact on our school community.

The MBCA, in partnership with the Red Auerbach Foundation, will formally recognize Jake's outstanding accomplishments at the MBCA Senior Awards Breakfast on May 18th at the College of the Holy Cross.

While Grafton High School will certainly miss Jake's presence in the hallways, classrooms, and on the basketball court, his legacy of commitment to both athletic and academic excellence will continue to inspire future generations of student-athletes.

Congratulations, Jake! Your hard work, determination, and balanced pursuit of excellence have earned you this well-deserved recognition. The entire Grafton community is incredibly proud of you!

We are delighted to invite you to our annual Grafton High School Athletic Awards Night. The event will take place on Monday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the GHS Auditorium. We hope that you can join us for a fun-filled event as we honor and recognize the achievements of our amazing student-athletes and teams over the 2024-25 school year. As we get closer to the event, we will send out more information. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me via email: carbonec@grafton.k12.ma.us or at: 5o8-839-5425 x.2091. Go GATORS!!!

The GHS Jr/Sr Prom tickets were on sale during all three lunches the week of 4/7/25 - 4/11/25. Ticket sales are now closed.

The Prom will be held on 5/10/25 at Union Station, Worcester, MA. Check-in/reception will be from 6 p.m.- 7 p.m. and the dance 7 p.m. -10 p.m. Students will not be admitted after 7 p.m.

Everyone has their perspective on this; in previous years, nominations have included a diverse range of individuals, including paraprofessionals, teachers, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, specials teachers (such as media, art, music, PE), support staff, students, and members of the community.

Flyer (Full Details): CLICK HERE FOR FLYER

Nomination fee $25 - Pay here: https://everyday-heroes-2025.cheddarup.com (waived if a student is making the nomination)

Nomination Form to be completed (REQUIRED): https://forms.gle/YUzxdAjdBdTuAcGR9

Any questions, please email: graftonsepac@gmail.com

Applications are now being accepted for pre-college and summer enrichment programs at colleges and universities across the country. Summer enrichment programs are a great way for students to gain college-level academic experience, prepare for the next steps in their academic journey, and in many cases reside on campus to get a taste of college life! Current Pre-College/Enrichment Programs are listed in Naviance under the College tab and updated regularly.

The West Boylston and Grafton high schools are coming together to honor Deb Goodwill by bringing back her In It To End It Fundraiser Walk!

SAVE THE DATE: May 9th, 2025 from 5-9 PM at the West Boylston Track and Field

Join us for food trucks, yard games, live music, yard games, luminaries, and of course, our In It To End It Walk.

Donate a Raffle item, funds, or sign up a team to walk... or just join us for an amazing night honoring an amazing woman. All proceeds will be donated to the Thurston Healing Garden Cancer Support Center in Harvard MA.

Requests for Official Transcripts and Proof of Enrollment Letters

If you are looking for a copy of your official transcript or need documentation for proof of enrollment at GHS they can be requested directly on our GHS website.

Please use these links if you are looking for the following:

• Unofficial Transcripts for Scholarships
• Unofficial Transcripts for Good Student Discount on insurance policy
• Proof of Enrollment Form for the MA Registry of Motor Vehicles for permit or driving tests
• Proof of Enrollment/Address Form for the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance
• Alumni Transcript requests for college applications

Documentation requests are processed every Tuesday and Thursday. Please allow ten business days for all transcript, permit and documentation requests.

Transcript Requests

License & Permit Document Request Form

If you are a current GHS senior and need your transcripts sent to a school for admission, please contact your guidance counselor directly. This is usually an automated process through Naviance.

Click the links above to request documents. If you have any questions please contact our Director of Guidance, Sharon Buckley.

Please click on the link below if you are interested in ordering a Class Ring. Herf Jones has a wide variety of designs. You can email Mr. McCann at MaMcCann@herffjones.com with any questions.

Grafton Memorial High School | Herff Jones

Dear Students and Caregivers:

We are writing to remind you that you are able to monitor daily and attendance period by period through your PowerSchool portal. Given the expectation that students cannot exceed five absences for semester courses and 10 absences for full year courses without the potential loss of course credits, please take this responsibility seriously.

Students who notice class attendance discrepancies on a given day should contact the specific teacher prior to the end of that school day to address the potential error. Attendance disputes regarding absences may not be addressed on days/weeks that follow the recorded absence.

If you need technical assistance regarding attendance monitoring in PowerSchool, please email Tech Support at techsupport@grafton.k12.ma.us.

If you have questions regarding attendance expectations, please contact your grade level administrator.

Mr. Maiorano - Grades 9 & 11

maioranop@grafton.k12.ma.us

Mr. Carney - Grade 10

carneyk@grafton.k12.ma.us

Ms. Calo - Grade 12

calot@grafton.k12.ma.us

Thank you for your attention.

Community Flyers

If you wish to have a message or good news story published in the weekly newsletter, please send your piece to Kevin Carney at carneyk@grafton.k12.ma.us by 5:00 p.m. on Fridays.

Thank you for your attention.

Email: carneyk@grafton.k12.ma.us, calot@grafton.k12.ma.us
Website: https://ghs.graftonps.org/
Location: 24 Providence Road, North Grafton, MA, USA
Phone: (508) 839-5425