Hornet Buzz
August 2, 2024
Sunday Chat with Principal Dothard
Hello Hornet Nation!
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and were able to spend quality time with your loved ones! Can you believe December is already upon us? It’s incredible how quickly time flies when we’re enjoying ourselves! As we enter the last month of 2024, we also find ourselves halfway through the second quarter. This is a perfect opportunity for everyone to check their grades on Schoology. Remember, Schoology is your go-to for daily grades, while HAC is where you can check attendance, including absences and tardies.
It’s not too late to achieve the grades you’re aiming for this quarter. We’re here to support you in any way possible. All teachers are available during Nest Hour, so don’t hesitate to seek help from any teacher, even if you don’t have them for a class. If you failed a course during the first quarter, we’re currently offering Quarter Recovery. I highly encourage taking advantage of this opportunity, as your final grade is the average of all four quarters. To earn credit, it’s essential to maintain a passing average across all quarters. Please note that once the second quarter concludes, recovery options for the first quarter will no longer be available due to state regulations.
As we head into December, it’s also a time to reflect on how we can make 2025 even better than 2024. Remember, when pointing a finger at someone else, there are four fingers pointing back at you. Focus on what you can control. While we can’t dictate how others treat us or what they say, we can choose how we respond. Can we find a way to respond to negativity that doesn’t create more problems for ourselves? The universe has its own energy, and karma is indeed real. We don’t always need to be the ones to return what we receive or witness the outcome.
Don’t forget, this Tuesday is Tighten Up Tuesday, so wear your best holiday outfit! Our winter sports season kicks off on Friday, with our girls' basketball team will be at home facing off against our county rivals, Chopticon High School, while the boys' basketball team will be competing at Chopticon. I look forward to seeing you soon!
The week will be what you make it, so let’s make it GREAT together!
We Are… GREAT MILLS
#TRUSTTHEPROCESS
No Cell Phones No Headphones/Earbuds
Times when cell phones can be used:
- When doors open at 7:50 to 8:00.
- During Nest Hour 12:05 to 1:05.
- When the dismissal bell rings at 2:45.
Parents, if you need to contact your student, they will be able to respond during these times. During other times call the main office.
Dates to Remember
- December 3 - Tighten Up Tuesday
- December 3 - Morgan State, Coppin State, and Bowie State visit
- December 10 - FAFSA Night - 6:00 - 7:30 GMHS Cafeteria
- December 20 - Two Early Dismissal
- December 23 to January 3 - Winter Break
- January 6 - Students return from Winter Break
- January 17 - End of Quarter 2
- January 20 - Schools Closed - Martin Luther King Jr Day
- January 28 - Report Cards Available on HAC
- January 31 - No School for Students - Professional Day
HBCU Day at Great Mills!
December 3rd
Morgan State University @ 9:00am https://www.morgan.edu/
Coppin State University @ 10:00am https://www.coppin.edu/
Bowie State University @ 11:00am https://www.bowiestate.edu/
Parents/Guardians: If you are interested in attending a college visit, please email me to RSVP.
Students must RSVP HERE for each December visit you would like to attend!
Salisbury University Coming to Great Mills
On December 4th, a representative from Salisbury University will be doing ON-SITE acceptances at GMHS. If you have your Salisbury University application submitted by the deadline below they will look over your application with you present and then determine if they accept you for Fall 2026. If you are accepted that does not mean you have to commit to Salisbury University.
Here is a Common App fee waiver code for Salisbury University: GOGULLS25
Check out Salisbury University! https://www.salisbury.edu/
Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center Info for Next School Year
The Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center offers vocational programs for high school students. The ATX program gives 9th and 10th graders an opportunity to experience one program each quarter to determine which one they would like to enroll in for next year. They offer 1 year electives and 2 and 3 year graduation completer programs. Check out their website to see a full list of programs and application information.
-Video Tours will take place in the Auditorium on December 4th during US History and Government classes.
-Meet and Greets will take place from December 9th to December 16th from 12:15-12:30. Students will need to sign up to attend these visits. The sign up will be out soon.
-The Tech Expo is January 23rd from 5:30-8:00 PM at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center. This is for families and current high school students.
Order Your Yearbook Today
The yearbook is still on sale, but not as much. The current price is $105. Buy it now before it goes up to it's full price of $120 - BUY NOW & SAVE
Come out and Support your HORNETS!!!
Friday, December 6
- Girls basketball vs Chopticon JV 5:00 Varsity 6:30
SAT Registration
Maryland Promise Scholarship
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