Hornet Buzz
August 2, 2024
The Message..
Hello Hornet Nation!
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our parents and students for making the first week of school such a success! Your support has been invaluable, especially with our new cell phone policy. We anticipated challenges, but it's clear that parents have had important conversations with their students about keeping phones away. With nearly 1,800 students at Great Mills High School, we only confiscated 51 phones last week. This shows that in true Hornet spirit, our students are rising to the occasion and adapting to change!
We kicked off the school year with a beautiful Senior Sunrise event, where almost the entire senior class gathered at 6:00 AM last Wednesday to celebrate the start of their final year together. It was a wonderful way to bond with friends and staff. Last week was a positive experience for everyone, including our Freshmen, who are navigating one of the biggest transitions of their lives. By Friday, the hallways were noticeably empting much faster as they began to familiarize themselves with their schedules and classroom locations. We’re excited to see what this school year holds for all of us!
This week, we are starting Nest Hour, also known as One-Hour Lunch. To help our Freshmen adjust, we are implementing a new approach. While 10th, 11th, and 12th graders will enjoy the full Nest Hour, our Freshmen will participate in a "boot camp" during the first half (Green Lunch) in their 5th-period classes. This will provide them with guidance on expectations and how Nest Hour can support their growth as students. Freshmen will transition to full Nest Hour on September 18th.
Please remember that Nest Hour is not a time for wandering the hallways. Students are expected to be in a designated location within the first 10 minutes of each half. We offer various options during both Green and Gold halves, including tutoring, clubs, intramural sports, open classrooms, and quiet spaces.
The week will be what you make it, so let’s make it GREAT together!
We Are… GREAT MILLS
#TRUSTTHEPROCESS
Dates to Remember
- September 2 - Labor Day - All SMCPS schools closed
- September 3 - Tighten Up Tuesday
- September 19 - Two-hour early dismissal
- September 20 - Professional Day - No school for students
NAWCAD Launches Inaugural Jet Design Competition: September 4
NAWCAD Launches Inaugural Jet Design Competition: September 4
Know a student who has what it takes to design the Navy’s next jet? Prime the skids with the kids because the Navy's Next Jet Competition launches September 4!
The Navy’s Next Jet Competition is open to students attending elementary, middle and high school in St. Mary’s, Charles and Calvert counties. Participants can enter as individuals or as a team, with a maximum of five students per team.
Participants are tasked with designing the Navy's next generation jet aircraft. Designs should include detailed specifications, features and capabilities of the proposed jet. Submissions must include a written description and visual representation (drawing, digital rendering or model) of the jet.
Participants must submit their designs electronically to NAWCAD’s Strategic Education Office. Submissions should include the participant's name(s), grade level, school name and contact information.
The submission period opens September 4; submissions are due by October 15. Late submissions will not be considered. Submissions should be sent to: NAWCAD_PAXR_StrategicEducationOffice@us.navy.mil
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Great Mills High School
Email: bjdothard@smcps.org
Website: https://schools.smcps.org/gmhs/
Location: 21130 Great Mills Road, Great Mills, MD, USA
Phone: (301) 863-4001
Twitter: @GMHS_SMCPS