Hello Hornet Nation!

Attention, students! We have an exciting week ahead, and we can’t wait to kick things off with Spirit Week! This year, we’re ready to GLOW and show our school pride. What class will take home the coveted spirit stick? We’re eager to find out!

Join us for the Homecoming football game, where we’ll crown our court and cheer on our Hornets as they face off against the LHS Raiders. It’s going to be an electrifying match! The action doesn’t stop there—our Homecoming Dance will keep the party going on Saturday, September 28th, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Don’t forget to support our undefeated volleyball team as they go head-to-head with Northern this Wednesday. We need your cheers to keep our winning streak alive! The Varsity game starts at 5:30 PM—let’s show our team some love!

If you need formal attire for the Homecoming Dance, stop by the College and Career Center during Nest Hour, One-Lunch, on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. Thanks to our amazing HORNET community, everything is free!

Remember, the last day to purchase your dance ticket is Wednesday, either online or at the school bank. Don’t wait—grab yours before it’s too late!

Our students have been hard at work decorating the hallways, so let’s bring our school spirit all week long and help your class win the SPIRIT STICK!

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 25 to 27 - Spirit Week Glow Theme
  
• September 28 - Homecoming Dance
• September 30 and October 1 - Picture Day
• 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!!

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!

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.

Please contact Mrs. Wilhite or Mrs. Nelson if you have any questions about the Orlando trip.

• September 3, 2024: All AP students must create a College Board account (students who already have College Board accounts should not create a new account).

• September 3, 2024- September 23, 2024: Once a College Board account is created, all AP students must enroll in their AP class section for each AP course by using their teacher’s Join Code specific to each period.

• If needed, please click on the following link for directions on how to join an AP class section- Joining an AP Class (Note: you must have a College Board account setup prior to completing this step).

• Any student not enrolled in an AP course can still take an AP exam. The student must notify Ms. Frye via email before October 1, 2024

• October 15th, 2024: Deadline to Register for exam(s)

• March 3, 2025: final ordering deadline.

• Click for full details and registration form.

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!

We are thrilled to announce that Tristan Maday, Sadie Swift, and Preston Lindley (pictured from left to right) have been recognized as National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists! This prestigious program honors 16,000 students who achieved the highest scores on the PSAT during their junior year.

These outstanding students are now being considered for a variety of scholarships, and their achievements will be reported to colleges and universities nationwide, opening doors to enhanced educational opportunities.

This recognition is a true testament to their hard work, commitment to yourself, and excellence in education. Your HORNET family is incredibly proud of you!

#TRUSTTHEPROCESS

Emily Weng and Matthew Reardon did an excellent job representing GMHS in the Speech Contest! We are proud of you!

Monday, September 23rd

• JV Football vs North Point 5:00

Tuesday, September 24th

• Boys Soccer vs La Plata 4:30
• Girls Soccer vs La Plata 6:15

Wednesday, September 25th

• Field Hockey vs Leonardtown 4:00
  
• Volleyball vs Northern JV 4:30 Varsity 5:30

Friday, September 27th

• Homecoming Varsity Football vs Leonardtown 6:00

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.

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