Greetings Yellow Jacket Families!!! 📣
On this Presidents' Day, let us take a moment to reflect on the legacy of integrity, hope, and respect that guided our nation’s founders and early leaders. Their vision laid the foundation for our Constitution, the system of checks and balances in our government, and the ongoing pursuit of justice and equality—including the Civil Rights Movement.
It is especially fitting that Presidents' Day falls within Black History Month, a time when we honor the leaders, activists, and everyday heroes who have fought to expand the ideals of democracy for all. In our school community, we are committed to upholding these values by fostering an environment where every student is empowered to learn, grow, and lead with purpose.
As we move forward this month, let us celebrate both the progress we have made and the work that still lies ahead.
We will soon be in the season of selecting classes for the 2025-2026 school year. Students will view instructions on Wednesday during Advisory, weather pending, on how to select their classes in Synergy for the upcoming school year.
We will no longer have individualized water bottles for students; we are transitioning to water coolers in multiple locations in the building, and students are encouraged to bring their own water bottles to fill from the cooler.
If you have any concerns, please reach me by email at naima.hopkinsvinson@pgcps.org. Follow me on Twitter @GPHS_PrinHopVin, and join the band app .
Your Purposeful Principal,
Naima Hopkins-Vinson
2/18- Girls Basketball vs. Bowie/Douglass @ GP JV @ 5:30 PM and Varsity @ 7:15 PM; Boys Basketball @ Douglass JV 5:30 PM and Varsity 7:15 PM
2/20- Girls Basketball vs CMIT-South @ GP 6:00 PM (Varsity only Senior Night); Indoor Track Regionals @ PG Sportsplex 1:00 pm
2/21- Wrestling County Championships @ Wise 3 pm
2/22- Wrestling County Championships @ Wise 9 am
College Acceptance Submissions
Please make sure to complete the google form for any and all college submissions on Schoolink.
Senior COC/ Senior Class Meeting
Thursday the 20th during 2nd period.
FAFSA Night Parent Meeting (including MD state aid and the Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship)
Wednesday, February 19th at 6:00pm
Diploma Verification Forms Deadline
February 28th
Students who have an incorrect spelling must produce a birth certificate or legal name change document.
Graduation Notification Agreement Acknowledgment Form Deadline
March 3, 2025
GNA Acknowledgement Form for Parents
GNA Acknowledgement Form for Seniors
Important Dates:
February 25, 2025 Senior Spirit day and Senior PepRally(Details TBD)
March 4th 2025 Dave&Busters Hanover Field Trip
Saturday May 10th 7:00pm- 11pm Prom at the Gaylord National Hotel (Tickets go on sale early April)
Thursday May 22nd Graduation at the Showplace Arena 3:30-5:30pm
Please contact our Sponsors if you have any questions:
Mr. Barbour, asa.barbour@pgcps.org
Ms. Brooks, eliqua.brooks@pgcps.org
AFJROTC Inspection
On Monday, Salute to MSGT Greene and TSGT Williams and the GPHS AFJROTC Cadets will display all of their hard work and preparation for Inspection Day. We are so very proud of you!
Scheduling Presentation
As mentioned in the January faculty meeting, our scheduling process will now be all on Synergy. During this week's "Advisory", we will have teachers show the screencastify of how to access the course requesting option. This video will be available to parents by Friday.
URGENT- Change in After School Activity Pick UP
To ensure a smoother and safer pick up process, we are making a small change to the after-school activity student pick-up procedure. After-school activity pick-up will take place at Door #16 by the gym. This adjustment allows us to manage the flow of traffic better and ensure all students are dismissed in an organized and timely manner. Door #16 is on the east side of the building near the football field.
PTSA is Fully Accredited and Accepting Dues NOW!
Attention Parents, Teachers and Students! Great NEWS, PTSA is now fully able to accept payment for dues of $25. For fully voting rights in this week's elections, please submit payment via Cash app $PTSAGwynnParkHS. If anyone has questions, they can send it to ptsagwynnparkhs@gmail.com or contact the PTSA president, Dr. Small at (301) 602-2520.www.ptsagphs.org
Parking Enforcement
All parked cars need a parking pass. Student parking passes can be purchased from Security for $25. A copy of a valid license, registration and insurance is required. Towing will be enforced. All visitors to the school can receive a parking pass from the main office.
Where do I Go?
Here is a link to a help document of where to go for what at Gwynn Park.
Students, Parents, and Guardians,
- Student lunches should be sent with them when they arrive for school or lunch can be purchased in the cafeteria via MySchoolBucks.
- Please refrain from bringing fast food to the school for your students and their friends throughout the school day and during their lunch period, as it is a distraction in classes.
- Food deliveries ordered by students, parents, family members or friends will NOT be accepted from DoorDash, Uber Eats, GrubHub or any other food delivery service or vendor.
Gwynn Park High School
Location: 13800 Brandywine Road, Brandywine, MD, USA
Phone: 301-372-0140
Twitter: @GPHS_PrinHopVin