Hello Hornet Nation!

What an incredible week it has been! The school spirit demonstrated by our students and staff was truly remarkable, and I couldn't be prouder to be a HORNET! Our hallways were beautifully decorated, radiating positivity and enthusiasm. A heartfelt thank you to all the parents and community volunteers for their generous support. We successfully collected a wide range of formal clothing for both male and female students, ensuring everyone looked their best for the Homecoming Dance!

We are thrilled to announce that over 1,000 tickets were sold for the dance, and it seems that every attendee had an unforgettable time!

This week, let's extend our congratulations to Mrs. Hattie Webb, our new 9th Grade Assistant Principal! Mrs. Webb has been a valuable member of our school community as a math teacher and Math Coach, and we are excited to welcome her to our administrative team. Congratulations, Mrs. Webb!

We are off to an incredible start this school year! Students are actively participating in visits from colleges, universities, and trade schools, and we have many more opportunities lined up. Remember, success in the classroom is key to unlocking these chances. Do your job in the classroom and we will make sure to bring your next move to you!

Parents, now is a perfect time to check Schoology to monitor how your Hornet is progressing. Encourage your students to engage in meaningful conversations with their teachers, and remind them to utilize Nest Hour if they need assistance or have missing assignments. Together, we can ensure a successful year ahead!

I look forward to seeing everyone at a game or event at Great Mills this week!

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 30 and October 1 - Picture Day
  
• October 1 - Tighten up Tuesday
• October 22 - ASVAB Test

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It's that time of the year to show us your best smile! Picture day is Monday, September 30th and Tuesday, October 1st. Every student will receive their picture ID the day of pictures. Did you know your school id is a legal form of id for employment or any other id needs? You can also speed up the lunch lines by scanning your id vs typing in your number. So, smile or don't, but get your picture id!

On October 3rd, there will be a virtual information session with The Apprentice School. The Apprentice School offers apprentices the opportunity to earn college credit, receive competitive pay and benefits, and learn a trade. Sign up to hear about this AMAZING opportunity!

Have pictures to share? Do you think they would be a great addition to this years yearbook? Scan the QR code and share your photos directly with the yearbook staff!

Every year National Merit Scholarship Corporation acknowledges the top scorers of the PSAT, more than two-thirds (about 34,000) of the high scorers around the country will be designated Commended Students. They will be named on the basis of a nationally applied Selection Index qualifying score that may vary from year to year.

This year Great Mills had 7, and we are super proud of you!

Reed Carey, Robert Ross, Camille Nelson, Elizabeth Gibson, Joseph Grossman, Adedamola "Stephen" Agboola

not pictured, Victoria Wyman

Congratulations Hornets!!

#TRUSTTHEPROCESS

#HORNETNATION

Eight Hornet NJROTC cadets went orienteering (land navigation) at Broad Creek Park by Annapolis High School.

Left to right

12th Grade Queen - Jazmen Nolan

11th Grade Duchess - Shy'Nae Day

12th Grade King - Joe Grossman

11th Grade Jester - Jason Williams

10th Grade Princess - Elinor Yokely

10th Grade Prince - Jonathan Bush

9th Grade Princess - Isabella Rosado-Lewis

I would like to give a special HORNET THANK YOU Mrs. Knobloch, Mrs. Grassinger, all the students of SGA and our teacher Class Sponsors! Many of you don't see the work behind the scene, but SGA has been meeting and working on planning this week since the summer. All your hard work put smiles on a lot of faces this week! Thank you!

#TRUSTTHE PROCESS

Monday, September 30th

• JV Football @ Leonardtown 6:00

Tuesday, October 1st

• Girls Soccer vs North Point 4:30
• Boys Soccer vs North Point 6:15

Wednesday, October 2nd

• Field Hockey vs Chopticon 4:00
  
• Boys and Girls Cross Country Varsity 4:30

Friday, October 4th

• Girls Soccer vs Chopticon 4:30
• Boys Soccer vs Chopticon 6:15

Purchase your ticket online at GoFan.

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.

Conditioning for Swim Team starts this week! Join us in the weight room Tuesday (10/1) after school and Friday (10/4) before school 6:45-7:45am.

We are excited to announce that the GMHS Athletic Boosters are launching a program called ShopRaise. ShopRaise allows supporters to raise money for their favorite nonprofit organizations through online purchases at over 1,000 stores.

ShopRaise for GMHS Athletics

Part of making ShopRaise successful is recruiting a core group of Champions. As board members we are encouraging you to join our Champion group.

As a Champion, you simply do three easy things:

1. Click the link below to get the ShopRaise app

2. Use tools in the mobile app to share it with family and friends

3. Shop online to support our cause and help us reach our fundraising goals

The best thing is the program is free, you do not pay any more for the items you buy, and you get access to all the best coupons and deals.

https://shopraise.com/support/590446

Feel free to explore and send any feedback to me.

Thank you so much in advance!

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