

SOTA @ CGHS
Newsletter - Apr. 25, 2025
Dear SOTA @ CGHS Families,
Tickets are now available on GoFan for the 4th Annual SOTA Gala! This is a student event to celebrate the end of our SOTA season! This year's theme is....WONDERLAND!
Congrats to all our Seniors who were celebrated during the Senior Awards Ceremony and College Signing Day! We're so proud of the Class of 2025!
EOC's begin next week. Here is the breakdown at a glance:
Mon, 4/28 - ELA; 1st period; 11th grade ELA testing
Tues, 4/29 - ELA; 5th & 6th periods; 11th grade ELA testing
Wed, 4/30 - Alg 1; 1st & 2nd periods; 9th graders or anyone in Algebra 1 testing
Thurs, 5/1 - US History; 5th period; 11th graders or anyone in US History testing
Fri, 5/2- Bio; 5th period; 9th graders or anyone in Biology testing
We also have a lot of events coming up next week! Students have been working hard to prepare and we can't wait to see you there!
Have a great weekend!
Coming Soon...
April 25, Tri-M Recital
April 26, Princess Tea
April 26, Talent Show
April 28, Acting Showcase
April 29, Vocal Recital
May 1, Juried Art Show
May 1 & 2, Dance Concert
May 6, Chorus Concert
May 7, Band Concert
May 8, Music Tech Senior & Guitar Showcase
May 10, SOTA Gala
May 13, Art & Design Senior Exit Show
May 15, SOTA Senior Pinning Ceremony
May 21, Graduation
Purchase Gala tickets here! Tickets are $25 per individual. Purchase by May 8
Tri-M Recital TONIGHT!
Princess Tea SATURDAY
Talent Show SATURDAY NIGHT
Congrats on a great Spring Orchestra Concert! Congrats, Seniors!
Acting Showcase MONDAY
Voice Recital TUESDAY
Juried Art Show THURSDAY
Dance Concert THURSDAY & FRIDAY
May 13 - Save the date! It's the Art & Design Senior Exit Show!
SOTA Senior Pinning Ceremony - May 15, 6-7:30PM
Sign-up for NYC 2026
Senior Signs available!
CGHS/SOTA PODCAST - NEW EP ALERT!
Central Gwinnett SOTA's Knights of the Round Table, produced by the Music Tech Conservatory, is the go-to podcast for parents, students, & staff. We provide an inside look at life in CGHS & SOTA. Hosted by our students, this podcast keeps you informed about the latest events, student life, & exciting opportunities through interviews with other students & staff. By discussing school-wide initiatives, achievements, & performances, Knights at the Round Table ensures you stay connected with everything happening in the community.
Ep. 8 - Andres Sosa, Production Manager at Variety Playhous
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vazrXgAlGSI&t=460s
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1iGZ7Wzl1S8G5NBY8vjD5R?si=oFp7Wbt8Tn-RghHVOaOeKw
Ep. 7 - Mr. Tarver
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kaco3FvJ1g
Ep. 6 - Ms. Rose
Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/musictech-sota/episodes/In-the-Know-with-Mrs--Rose-e2vcf15
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQ9IZvommRw
Ep. 5 - Mr. Jackson
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4QAd9f35adf3d0d3iSLeK7?si=iq-b26VAQp-VsPeXvXLw7Q
YouTube: https://youtu.be/djhQYPLSCsg?si=6natKKhwHrO_rvJI
Ep. 4 - Mr. Davis
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1vj8JYXPnYLMUaavXmdwIO
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1WxjBfUUmo
Ep. 3 - Mr. Sneed
Youtube: https://youtu.be/Gxdq_Z9wie4
Ep. 2 - Mr. Williams
Spotify: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/4LsUJj9MmNb
Youtube: https://youtu.be/wa4UxB7VEWI?si=aVqc-I5Tp_H31Yym
Ep. 1 - The Gist with Jenkins
Above is the link to purchase the COLORFEST white SOTA tee! Shirts will be delivered to students at school upon purchase. There's a limited supply! Sizes L, XL, and 2XL
If you ordered BEFORE Summer orientation, we have your shirt and will deliver it at school this coming week.
SOTA CAR MAGNETS
And here is the working link to purchase your SOTA car magnet! 😀 Magnets will be delivered to students at school.
24/25 SOTA Season-at-a-glance!
Black/Gold Calendar
Bell Schedule
SOTA Counselor
SOTA Counselor
Attendance Procedures
- Attendance is important! The bell for class to start is at 7:10AM - please be on time!
- The Attendance desk is right inside the SOTA entrance at the round desk with the red counter top.
- Excused absence forms can be found at the Attendance desk.
- If your student is returning from an illness or other excused absence, they can pick up a form from the desk when they return.
- Parents/guardians should sign the form and the student can return it the next day.
- Your student's absence will then be updated in our system.
- Forms can also be found on the CGHS website.
- No excuse form is necessary if your student brings in a doctor's note to the Attendance desk.
- When coming to check-out your student, ID must be shown to the Attendance clerk. Students will only be checked out to individuals on YOUR approved list.
Fine Arts Diploma Seal Info for Seniors
Seniors - below you will find the application packet and community service log for the GADOE Fine Arts Diploma Seal.
Three ways we bring you the ARTS!
CGHS 4-Core Overview
Lettering in the Arts
$25 Letters
$25 Logo
Ordering a letter jacket? Scholastic Images is at our school many times throughout the school year to take orders. SOTA patches are available for purchase. You must email meagan@scholasticimages.com to order a SOTA patch. SOTA patches are $25/piece.
SOTA patch option
Representing Tri-M, Music Honor Society!
SOTA!
We are one community...we are Black Knights!
Helpful Links!
SOTA @ Central Gwinnett
Email: megan.rose@gcpsk12.org
Website: gcpsk12.org/SOTA
Location: 564 West Crogan St. Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Phone: 770-963-8041