Website: https://lcisd.org/campuses/georgeranchhs/home
Location: 8181 FM 762 Road, Richmond, TX, USA
Phone: 832-223-4200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreGRHS/?modal=admin_todo_tour
Twitter: @WeAreGRHS

Happy Super Bowl Sunday Longhorns,

February fatigue is real, but with 15 more weeks of school we need to buckle down and SWIM with HEART to make sure we are tight on following the protocols and ALL campus behavior and academic expectations. Lanyards, dress code, and face masks are non negotiable, and just like life there are consequences to NOT choosing to follow the rules.

Good news! If you have lost your CURRENT GRHS PICTURE ID, I will be GIFTING you ONE MORE, after that it's $5 each, or get written up. This ONE TIME opportunity will take place on Monday during advisory/lunches. You must consistently have a CURRENT 20-21 GRHS PICTURE ID visibly worn on the top half of your body. (FYI- TRANSPORTATION TAG does NOT count as an ID, as there is NO PICTURE on there.)ONLY FACE TO FACE students will have an ID, as VIRTUAL STUDENTS are not allowed on campus from 8-4. Being in dress code...is not optional. Finally, this there are only TWO WEEKS left of the 4th six weeks, so if you are missing grades you need to find your FLOW and get caught up! #SWIMWITHHEART

If you are are VIRTUAL student you are NEVER allowed on campus from 8:00-4:00.

If you are picking up or dropping off something you MAY ONLY ENTER THE FRONT OFFICE, but nowhere else. Classrooms and the entire campus is off limits, as you would have to be Covid screened, temp checked, and recorded to ensure we can contact trace your schedule (which takes hours) if/when there is a positive. Please be cognizant and respectful of our procedures, they are in place to ensure that we can still maintain a safe and secure face to face learning option. (The ONLY exception has been when we were PSAT testing, and the virtual students were in a separate gym and entered through a seperate door after they were individually screened.)

Course Selection window for the 2021-2022 School Year is CLOSED (Feb 5th was deadline)

Questions about Course Selection? Counselor Contact info below:

Jamie Rufo (alpha split A-Dan) jrufo@lcisd.org

Stacey Richards (alpha split Dao-Hou) stacey.richards@lcisd.org

Abraham Vil (alpha split Hov-Mom) abraham.vil@lcisd.org

Marci Macha Dual Credit & (alpha split Mon-Sac) mamacha@lcisd.org

Ashley Hunt (alpha split Sad-Z) ashley.hunt@lcisd.org

Carin Reeves 504/AP creeves@lcisd.org

WAHOOOO! GRHS HAS 7 RODEO ART FINALISTS!

GRHS has 7 finalist from the district judging that moved on to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo judging. Congratulations to these amazing artists on their Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo art awards. Gold Medal and Special Merit winners artwork will be displayed in the Hayloft Gallery at NRG Center May 4-23, 2021. See pictures of the artwork and artist names below!

KUDOS to our GRHS Swim and Coach Fontenot on BOTH BOYS and GIRLS winning back to back district championships! BOTH Girls and BOYS placed at regionals on Friday/Saturday and are NOW headed to STATE! One of our own GRHS rockstar photographers, Senior Olivia Raymond, has given us permission to share her latest swim gallery, check it out in the sports section!

Thanks for all the donations for our "SOUP-ER" BOWL of CARING Canned Food Drive! STUCO will be counting cans on Monday and we will have a number to share! Your kindness and caring is top notch!

Let's keep being smart and stay safe by adhering to the face to face expectations by properly wearing those masks, sanitizing regularly, and following social distancing protocols to the best of our ability. We can't completely control COVID, but we can definitely slow the spread down, and that is A LOT! Any student refusing to follow the rules will be given disciplinary consequences, which will in turn affect their semester exam exemptions. Let's all do our part to keep GR the PLACE to be... especially for those of us CHOOSING to be face to face.

Thank you so much to all our parents and students reaching out to your Assistant Principal for questions and assistance. Please CONTINUE to email your (or your student's) Assistant Principal , as they can assist you the quickest.

Admin contact info:

Chris Cuellar - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split A-Dan) ccuellar@lcisd.org

Carrie Yanta -Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Dao-Hou) cyanta@lcisd.org

Jessie Eilenstine Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Hov-Mom) jessie.eilenstine@lcisd.org

Judy Momanyi - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Mon-Sac) judith.momanyi@lcisd.org

Quantas Floyd Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Sad-Z) qfloyd@lcisd.org

Included in this edition of our GRHS Longhorn News:

• VIRTUAL STUDENTS - NEVER ALLOWED ON CAMPUS from 8-4PM
• CURRENT GRHS PICTURE ID's MANDATORY- Need a new one, check out how this can be accomplished on MONDAY during lunches and advisory be reading the SMORE!
• GRHS has 7 Rodeo Art FInalist - Check Out These Masterpieces for Yourself!
• 21-22 Course Selection CLOSED! FRIDAY- Feb 5th!
• GRHS CHOIR SINGING VALENTINES NOW ON SALE!
• JUNIOR CLASS ONLY SAT TEST - MUST SIGN UP by February 15th to Test!
• National Tech Honor Society Applications Now Open!
• ITS UIL SIGN UP TIME! Don't miss this opportunity!
  
• SENIORS UPDATED INFO...CAP AND GOWNS Online Ordering through Balfour-due March 1st!
  
• Order Your Yearbook TODAY!- (SENIOR TRIBUTE AD PAGES DUE FEB 15th)
• Make sure and visit the Counselor and Career Corner WEEKLY in Canvas- LOTS of INFO!
• Virtual Learner Info - Synchronous days Zoom calendar
  
• Transcript and VOE Requests Procedures
• CLUB information
• Sports/Fine Arts Coach/Director Updates (Submitted by Coaches and Directors)

After selecting your courses in Skyward, it is now time to meet with your counselor for course verification. During this meeting your counselor will finalize your course requests and answer any questions you may have regarding courses for next year.

Face to Face Students do NOT need to sign up for a Zoom appt, your counselors will meet with you during the school day. (so no action needed)

Virtual students will meet with their counselors via Zoom, so if you are virtual, please choose the appropriate sign up link below to schedule your individual Zoom meeting.

Mrs. Rufo's (A-Dan) Students

Current Juniors: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4AA8AE2EAAF58-mrs5 (Links to an external site.)

Current Sophomores: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4AA8AE2EAAF58-mrs3 (Links to an external site.)

Current Freshmen: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4AA8AE2EAAF58-mrs4 (Links to an external site.)

Current 8th*: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4AA8AE2EAAF58-mrs2 (Links to an external site.)

*note: Rufo's 8th grade virtual students will meet with her on Feb 17th & 18th

Mrs. Richards (Dao-Hou) Students

Current Juniors: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090548ABAF2EAAFC1-daohov (Links to an external site.)

Current Sophomores: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090548ABAF2EAAFC1-daohov1 (Links to an external site.)

Current Freshmen: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090548ABAF2EAAFC1-course (Links to an external site.)

Current 8th: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090548ABAF2EAAFC1-course1 (Links to an external site.)

Mr. Vil's (Hov-Mom) Students

Current Juniors: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050545A8A629A0FA7-vils (Links to an external site.)

Current Sophomores:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050545A8A629A0FA7-vils1 (Links to an external site.)

Current Freshmen: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050545A8A629A0FA7-vils2 (Links to an external site.)

Current 8th: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050545A8A629A0FA7-vils3 (Links

to an external site.)

Mrs. Macha's (Mon-Sac) Students

Current Juniors: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4EAAAD2CA4F94-monsac (Links to an external site.)

Current Sophomores: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4EAAAD2CA4F94-monsac1 (Links to an external site.)

Current Freshmen: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4EAAAD2CA4F94-monsac2 (Links to an external site.)

Current 8th: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4EAAAD2CA4F94-monsac3 (Links to an external site.)

Mrs. Hunt's (Sad-Z) Students

Current Juniors: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0f48a9ae28a3fe3-mrs3 (Links to an external site.)

Current Sophomores: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0f48a9ae28a3fe3-mrs4 (Links to an external site.)

Current Freshmen: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0f48a9ae28a3fe3-mrs5 (Links to an external site.)

Current 8th: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0f48a9ae28a3fe3-mrs2

On March 3, 2021 George Ranch High School will offer the SAT School Day to all students enrolled in 11th grade. The district will cover the cost of the SAT School Day and students will not need to pay.

All on campus juniors for the 5th six weeks will AUTOMATICALLY BE REGISTERED for this test.

For planning purposes and social distancing, we are requiring that all virtual juniors register using this link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=YLr5XW0hUkih1cpB5PakUj2cTO3vs-hBnIKhiv7QRxdUQUpIRVNFTkRNSjdZUUxYTzhaSjg0TkpOTy4u if they plan to report to campus on March 3rd to take this test.

The registration deadline is Monday, February 15, 2021. Please note that the SAT School Day must be taken in person and there is NOT a virtual testing option. This link can also be found in Canvas under the Counselor’s Corner page under Testing at GRHS.

Students registered to take the SAT School Day will receive an email with additional test day information on or before February 24, 2021. If you have any questions, please email our testing coordinator Kyra Thomas kthomas@lcisd.org.

NTHS honors the achievements of top CTE (Career and Technology Education) students, provides scholarships to encourage the pursuit of higher education, and cultivates excellence in today’s highly competitive, skilled workforce. For over 30 years, NTHS has been the acknowledged leader in the recognition of outstanding student achievement in career and technical education. Students who qualify for NTHS qualify to receive a letter jacket from CTE.

Membership Requirements:

1. Must be a junior or senior to apply.

2. Enrollment in 4 CTE classes by senior year

3. Membership in a CTE club (examples: DECA, TSA, SkillsUSA, FFA, HOSA, FCCLA)

4. 3.5 average in CTE classes and 3.0 average overall

5. CTE Teacher Recommendation

(they recommend you by turning in your application.)

If you feel that you are eligible, please ask your CTE teacher for an application form. All applications will be posted on CTSO (Career and Technical Student Organization) Canvas pages.

Questions can be emailed to kgann@lcisd.org

Great News! There will be an Academic UIL Competition this year. The dates are March 26th and March 27th. The location is Travis High School in Fort Bend ISD.

**The competition is currently scheduled as Face-to-Face; however it may be changed to Virtual.

If you are interested in joining the:

• Calculator Team - email rguidry@lcisd.org
• Computer Science Team - email kelly.ward@lcisd.org
• Congress Team – email marc.duncan@lcisd.org
• Current Issues & Events Team - email stephanielyn.blowe@lcisd.org
• Editorial Writing Team - email ckroeker@lcisd.org
• Feature Writing Team - email ckroeker@lcisd.org
• Headline Writing Team - email ckroeker@lcisd.org
• Informative Speaking Team – email marc.duncan@lcisd.org
• Lincoln Douglas Debate – email marc.duncan@lcisd.org
• Literary Criticism Team - email deena.ayyash@lcisd.org
• Math Team - email dvaca@lcisd.org
• News Writing Team - email ckroeker@lcisd.org
• Number Sense Team - email rguidry@lcisd.org
• Persuasive Speaking – email marc.duncan@lcisd.org
• Poetry Interpretation – email marc.duncan@lcisd.org
• Prose Interpretation – email marc.duncan@lcisd.org
• Ready Writing Team - email bayli.hill@lcisd.org
• Science Team - email jlove@lcisd.org
• Social Studies Team - email stephanielyn.blowe@lcisd.org
• Spelling and Vocabulary Team - email jconn@lcisd.org

Here's a little history of the process and how Ignacia's vision became a reality!

Senior, Ignacia Pena Nakouzi, submitted her idea for our cover back in early September. The staff chose her concept in picture #1. We sent that picture to the cover artist and he worked with all of the staff on the idea behind the cover, their thoughts on color, fonts, etc. and produced the cover that you see in the picture above.

Ignacia’s vision was to certainly acknowledge COVID’s impact on us individually and on our school community as a whole, while avoiding the use of images or buzz words as others have. She articulated to the artist that the word “space” is filled with how GR admin, teachers, students, etc. have connected with others through Canvas, Zoom, social media and even with the yearbook itself during the pandemic, as a way of bridging the gap and filling up the “space” between us all.

Way to go Ignacia, we appreciate and applaud your vision! Kudos to Mr. Terrando and the entire Yearbook team for your hard work in making this book a reality!

Please see the buying options and use the link below to find ordering information for the 20-21 Yearbook! https://www.balfour.com/texas/richmond/george-ranch-high-school

Longhorns: You may purchase a copy of our 10th Anniversary 2020 Yearbook (last year’s book) for $50.00 cash. Here’s how:

F2F Students: Please come by Mr. T.’s room 1419 (across from the TV studio) and purchase your book. The book is $50.00 cash (exact change, please) in a clear, plastic baggie.

VLs: Please come to GRHS between the hours of 9 am to 3 pm daily to purchase your book from the front desk receptionist. The book is $50.00 cash (exact change, please) in a clear, plastic baggie

All 2021 LCISD graduations will occur at Traylor Stadium.

GRHS GRADUATION - Saturday, May 22, 2021 @ 8:00 pm

*Rain Make Up May 23, 2021 @ 9:30 am

As the district releases more information (such as #of tickets, etc) based on the COVID Risk Level and the health and safety protocols that will have to be in place in May, I will quickly let you know. This is NOT a campus based decision, nor have any decisions been discussed or made. Thanks!

Seniors and parents it’s time to order your graduation and cap and gown! Below are links to Balfour’s grad catalogs that contain everything you need for the class of 2021.

CAP AND GOWNS- Due MARCH 1ST - Delivery/Pickup on campus by the second week in April! Due to COVID restrictions we are recommending that you place your orders online at by March 1st. You must have CURRENT CAP AND GOWN SET (as BALFOUR rotates fabrics every couple of years and last year 2020 was a new fabric)

https://www.balfour.com/texas/richmond/george-ranch-high-school

YEARBOOKS and SENIOR TRIBUTE AD DEADLINE:

Yearbooks are now for sale on the Balfour Website. https://www.balfour.com/texas/richmond/george-ranch-high-school

SENIORS ONLY- OPTIONAL purchase of AD SPACE space in this year's yearbook. Contact the yearbook staff at georgeranchyearbook@gmail.com for ad submission requirements. In the subject line of your email, please include student name and order number (find order # on the receipt received at your email at the completion of this order).

*Deadline: 2/15/2021.

Great news Seniors! We are bringing back the college bound shirts for the Class of 2021. We have also added shirts for students who have enlisted into the military.

In order to receive a College Bound shirt you must email Mrs. Ford (lauren.ford@lcisd.org) your college acceptance letters. Face to face students may pick up their college bound shirt in the College Center (Room 1500) next Monday during lunch.

If you are a virtual student, please email Mrs. Ford your acceptance letter, please state that you are a virtual student and your shirt size and I will leave your shirt at the front desk for pick up.

If you have enlisted into the military, please provide Mrs. Ford with documentation of your enlistment paperwork to receive your shirt.

Please let Mrs. Ford know if you have any questions!

Parents needing support with CANVAS, please click the link below:

https://lcisd.org/students-parents/canvas/canvas-information

For parents needing support with TECHNOLOGY, please click the link below:

https://www.lcisd.org/students-parents/student-help-desk.

Dress Code

If the student must change 3 times (in one school year ), on the 3rd violation, the student will receive an office referral. If the student refuses to change = automatic referral. (loses exemptions)

ID's -Visibly worn on TOP half of body every day!

GRHS 20-21 ISSUED ID's must be visibly worn on a lanyard or visibly clipped on the TOP half of your body at all time from the time you walk into the building until your leave the campus each day. This is in place for both students and staff, and has been in place since day one, so it is NOT going away.

*If you need an additional ID, (since we provided you with the first one) you can purchase one before school from 8:00-8:15 or during all lunches for $5 in the library with admin approval. Refusing to wear it will result in an office referral and consequences just like dress code.

Masks

Refusing to wear mask = send home, go virtual for the remainder of the Six Weeks, and lose exemption.

*Not wearing mask properly: (over nose and mouth)

• 1st offense- lunch detention
• 2nd offense- In School Suspension (ISS)
• 3rd offense - Out of School Suspension (OSS)
• 4th - parent conference / student moves to virtual

Once again, the GRHS Choir is offering Singing Valentines which can be sent to students, teachers, staff....anyone you want to give a special message to for Valentine's Day!

In fact, we have added a VIRTUAL option this year, so valentines can be sent to people attending GRHS in-person and virtually.

Valentines are being sold through the GRHS Choirs Booster Club and can be purchased on the booster club's website: george-ranch-hs-choirs-booster-club.square.site

If you are needing a VOE, we are able to help you remotely via email! See directions below. Please allow 24 hour (business day) turn around on all requests.

VOE (Verification of Enrollment) for Driver's Permit/License

• Email Roberta Hall, GRHS Registrar Clerk Rhall@lcisd.org
  
• Include full student name and ID number

If you are needing a Transcript we are able to help you remotely via email! See directions below. Please allow 24 hour (business day) turn around on all requests.

Transcript for a Scholarship Application

• EMAIL Roberta Hall, GRHS Registrar Clerk rhall@lcisd.org
• Include full student name and ID number

EARLY PICKUP PROCEDURES

If you need to pick up your student early from school for any reason, please follow these procedures prior to 3:20 pm

• Students are not released after 3:20pm
• Call (832) 223-4234 to request your student and WAIT IN YOUR CAR
• You will be asked to provide student identification information
• Your student will be called out of class to the SSW (student service window) to sign out & go straight to your car
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EARLY DISMISSAL FOR GRHS REGISTERED DRIVERS

If your student is a registered GRHS driver and needs to leave school for any reason, please follow these procedures:

• Email Ms. Duran at iduran@lcisd.org TWO hours in advance of the time you need to leave
• Your student may pick up their pass from the SSW (student service window) and sign out prior to leaving

Even though we are not physically in the building, as always we are ready and willing to help!

We are available (via email) during regular school business hours (8:00am-4:00pm) and will be promptly getting back with you for assistance within 24 business hours.

• Please feel free to reach out to your child's Assistant Principal (alpha split by last name) for student specific concerns or assistance.

Heather Patterson - Principal hpatterson@lcisd.org

Brian Forshee - Associate Principal bforshee@lcisd.org

Chris Cuellar - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split A-Dan) ccuellar@lcisd.org

Carrie Yanta -Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Dao-Hou) cyanta@lcisd.org

Jessie Eilenstine Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Hov-Mom) jessie.eilenstine@lcisd.org

Judy Momanyi - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Mon-Sac) judith.momanyi@lcisd.org

Quantas Floyd Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Sad-Z) qfloyd@lcisd.org

Nicholas Cavallo - GRHS Campus Athletic Coordinator ncavallo@lcisd.org

Our GRHS Counselors, College Career Facilitator, and Registrar will be ONLINE and readily AVAILABLE during regular school business hours (8:00am-4:00pm) starting July 21st via email and will be getting back with you for assistance within 24 business hours.

• From schedule questions, college questions, transcript requests, to any student concern our GRHS team is here to assist you and your child. Feel free to email them with any questions or concerns. (Alpha Split by Student LAST Name for Counselors)

Counselors:

Jamie Rufo (alpha split A-Dan) jrufo@lcisd.org

Stacey Richards (alpha split Dao-Hou)stacey.richards@lcisd.org

Abraham Vil (alpha split Hov-Mom) abraham.vil@lcisd.org

Marci Macha Dual Credit & (alpha split Mon-Sac) mamacha@lcisd.org

Ashley Hunt (alpha split Sad-Z) ashley.hunt@lcisd.org

Carin Reeves 504/AP creeves@lcisd.org

Lauren Ford - College Career Facilitator (CCF)- lauren.ford@lcisd.org

Jean Abboud -George Ranch Registrar - jabboud@lcisd.org

The varsity, junior varsity, and freshman longhorn tennis team played well this week in competitive quads at GR.

Varsity Results: Michael Pearson and Tyler Gray won first place overall in boys doubles. While juniors Jasmine Huynh and Natalya Rosental won first place in girls doubles. In boys singles Santiago Allub placed second.

JV Results: Nicolas Farish and Hayden Gazaway won first place in boys doubles. Caelyn Pham won first place in girls singles while Isabella Leung won second place. In girls doubles Katie Huang and Hannah Tran placed second. Victor Gonzalez and Andrea Kalil won first place in the mixed doubles division.

Freshman Results: Lauryn Ward won first place in girls singles. In boys doubles Christian Le and Darren Cheng won first place. Zayne Smith and Julia Byers placed first overall in the mixed doubles division. Faith Melching and Nadia Badillo won second place in girls doubles. Congratulations to all athletes on a successful week of tennis. All teams will be competing in Pearland this coming week.

The Longhorns closed out district play with Bush last night at the Ranch.

The freshman Longhorns went undefeated in district with a 33-7 win over Bush. The team was led by Jaziel Ramirez with 13 points.

JV team finish district Champs as well with a 37-32 win. The finish to the undefeated season was led by Jalissa Ramirez with 12 pts.

The varsity team took down the Broncos with 58-22 win to end the season 12 -2 in district play. This puts the Varsity longhorns in 2nd place entering playoffs. The team was led by Savannah Velazquez with 17pts, Rachel Okoye ha a double double with 14pts and 13 rebounds and Jada Howard added 14pts.

The Longhorns will play a warm up game vs Foster on Saturday 2/6 at 11am , and will take on Cinco Ranch in the bi-district playoffs on 2/11 at 5pm at Hopson Fieldhouse.

The George Ranch Varsity Team beat Clements High School 54-35 on Saturday. Offensively, the longhorns were led by Jullian Camper with 17 points/2 assist/7 steals and Jamie Beston with 13 points. Defensively, Zion Harper led the team with 9 rebounds. Esosa Irowa also helped defensively with 3 block shots.

The George Ranch JV Team beat Clements High School 46-31 Saturday morning. Offensively, the longhorns were led by Kurtis McNiell with 16 points. Also, Orren Limbrick helped with 7 points and several assist. Defensively, Liam Dawdy played a great game.

The George Ranch Freshman Black Team lost a hard battle against Clements High School in overtime 36-35 Saturday morning. Offensively, the longhorns were led by Chidi Chiakwelu and Paul Agba both scoring 9 points. Defensively, Lane Walton and Gavin Conley played a great game.

The George Ranch Freshman White Team beat Clements High School 60-21 Saturday morning. Offensively, the longhorns were led by Jack Braswell with 10 points. Also, Jaden Osborn helped with 9 points and several assist. Defensively, Aiden Tong led the team with 5 steals.

This past Saturday your varsity boys soccer team defeated Bush by a score of 2-0.

Edwin Avalos scored the first goal while Israel Sevilla finished it off scoring in the second half. Rogelio was the man of the match for his persistent hustle. Samir and Aden had the shutout in goal.

The girls soccer team continued district play on Saturday when they traveled to FB Bush.

The Junior Varsity girls came out strong and put together an 8-0 victory over the Broncos.

The Varsity girls followed suit scoring in the first minute of the game and put together a 5-0 win. Taylor Holcombe scored 2 goals, with Ande Swan, Brynn Johnson, and Cassidy Hoang all adding one goal for the Longhorns. Marcela Martinez and Brynn Johnson provided 2 assist each with Karlee Davis adding 1.

The Girls host the Clements Rangers on Tuesday, come out and support your Longhorns!