Hello Hornet Nation!

As we wrap up another great week, students should have many grades available in Schoology. Parents, now is a perfect time for a quick Schoology check-in! Remember, Schoology is your go-to for tracking classwork and current grades, while HAC is the platform for checking attendance and viewing report cards, which will be released on November 6th.

Our sports teams are off to a remarkable start! The Volleyball team is undefeated at 2-0, highlighted by a significant victory against LaPlata. Boys Soccer also celebrated a big win against Huntingtown, while the Golf team has triumphed in 3 of their last 4 matches! Our Cheerleaders are bringing new energy to the Volleyball games, adding excitement to the atmosphere. Although the Football team faced a tough loss against St. Charles, they remain determined with a 1-1 record for the season.

Our HORNETS are putting in tremendous effort, and it truly shows. We invite everyone to come out and support our teams at the upcoming games!

The week will be what you make it, so let’s make it GREAT together!

We Are… GREAT MILLS

#TRUSTTHEPROCESS

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Hornet families and students,

I want to thank everyone for keeping their cell phones off and away. We are seeing an uptick in students wearing earbuds and headphones in the hallway. If phones are off and away, we shouldn't see headphones or earbuds because they are connected to a personal device. Remeber, this applies from the start of 1st period until lunch and 7th period through 8th period. This also includes the transition between classes. Cell phones, headphones, and earbuds are allowed during the 10 minutes when the doors open at 7:50 to 8:00, One-Hour lunch, and 2:45 when the dismissal bell rings. We are off to a really great start, so let's keep this going.

Thank you,

The AUP is linked here as well as the information Specific to Google.

Effective communication is critical to the success of St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS). This will be crucial not only for emergencies but for our ability to communicate with families in general. Online Emergency Information Update Forms are now available through the student’s Home Access Center (HAC). Once logged in, directions to access the online form can be found HERE. A video with instructions is available HERE. It is vital that all information is updated in eSchool. The deadline for the online submission of Emergency Information Update forms is October 31st, 2024. Please click here for the Blank Emergency Form. If you have any questions, please contact The Department of Student Services at 301-475-5511 ext.32150.

• September 18 - Hood College
  
• September 19 - Two-hour early dismissal
• September 20 - Professional Day - No school for students
• September 25 to 27 - Spirit Week Glow Theme
• September 28 - Homecoming Dance
• October 1 - Tighten up Tuesday
• October 22 - ASVAB Test

SMCPS 2024-2025 Calendar

Now is the cheapest time to buy your yearbook, $90! Click to grab your copy before prices go up on September 20.

LAST WEEK BEFORE PRICES GO UP!!

Attention SENIORS! If you enjoy public speaking and would like to help our younger Hornets, this opportunity is for you! We are holding a Student Panel this Fall and are in need of student presenters. As a panelist, you will share positive experiences about your high school career here at GMHS, the Tech Center or any other clubs you participate in, and share helpful advice with our underclassmen that will help them be successful in high school. Requirements: No disciplinary actions from last year or this one, good academic standing, and one teacher/club sponsor recommendation. Please visit the College and Career Center if you have any questions.

We have two weeks until our GLOW Party Homecoming Dance! If you are suspended for any reason over the next weeks you will not be allowed to attend the HOCO Dance. If you purchase a ticket you will be refunded.

Fine Arts Trip to Orlando - any student with a passing grade in a visual or performing art class and who does not have any level 3 discipline referrals is eligible to attend this trip. There will be a parent meeting for interested individuals on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 5pm in the GMHS auditorium.

Salisbury University visit was well attended! 🦅

Seniors & Juniors...don't miss the opportunity to visit with colleges and universities!

Sign up today!

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Congrats to our speech contest winner, Matthew Reardon, and runner-up, Veronica Irving! They will represent Great Mills at the St. Mary's County Fair Speech Contest. If you are attending, head to Tolerance Hall at 2pm on Friday, September 20.

This week at Great Mills, we had Career Visits with the United States Air Force, the United States Army, and our local Steamfitters Union 602. Students were able to listen to the many opportunities available to them in each of these entities and ask questions during their experience.

Wednesday, September 18th

• Golf vs Patuxent and McDonough @ our home course, Cedar Point Golf Course on Pax River 4:00
  
• Volleyball vs North Point JV 4:30 Varsity 5:30

Thursday, September 19th

• Girls Soccer vs St. Charles 4:30
• Boys soccer vs St. Charles 6:15

Friday, September 20th

• JV Soccer Playdate vs Chopticon 4:00 vs Leonardtown 6:00

Just a reminder when you come to events at Great Mills High School

• Senior Citizen Cards will only be for St. Mary's County residents.

• All coaches should have ID/Badge or should arrive with the team.

• Anyone leaving the event without authorization MUST pay to re-enter

• No outside food or drinks (including water bottles) are permitted

• No Bags

Spectators will not be allowed to enter game venues carrying any bags. Spectators will only be permitted to carry a small clutch or wallet into events. Other small permissible items such as keys, wallets, cell phones, credit cards, and cash may be carried in a pocket or by hand. Prohibited items include weapons, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, electronic cigarettes, outside food and drinks, laser pointers, non-service animals, and other items deemed inappropriate by the school administration.

I hope you are doing well. I want to make sure this concert was shared with you. On October 4, at 7 p.m., in the Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center at St. Mary's College Maryland, the renowned group Nobuntu, a female a-cappella quartet from Zimbabwe, will be performing. They have drawn international acclaim for their inventive performances that range from traditional Zimbabwean songs to Afro Jazz to Gospel. The ensemble’s concerts are performed with pure voices, augmented by minimalistic percussion, traditional instruments such as the Mbira (thumb piano), and organic, authentic dance movements.

This is a unique opportunity to see this world-class group in Southern Maryland.

The ASVAB is a tool that all military branches use to figure out the best employment fit for you within each branch. There are sections of word knowledge, paragraph comprehension, math, mechanical knowledge, and science. The test will be taken on paper.

Location: Media Center

Time: 8am - Noon

Click here to sign up.

Please email Mrs. Cunningham, accunningham@smcps.org, if you need assistance in completing FAFSA and/or MDCAPS

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN HEALTH INSURANCE OR SUPPLAMENTAL HEALTH INSURANCE FOR YOUR STUDENT? FIND MORE INFORMATION BELOW.

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