George Ranch H.S.

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 Sunday GRHS Longhorns,

HOCO WEEK was a hit thanks to our GRHS STUCO, Ms. Torres - STUCO advisor, and GR staff that helped with the planning, prepping, and working even on the weekends to make it a GR-eat week for our Longhorns! We appreciate you! Thanks to all our Longhorns (students and staff) for being ALL IN with our dress up days! When STUCO "flipped the script" and had our staff dress up as students on generation's day....I had A LOT of dress coding going on! ;)

It's PSAT week for 9th, 10th, and 11th graders on Wednesday. Seniors MUST attend this day to participate in the senior rotations and be counted present. Otherwise, you will be using ONE of your absences that will count towards your exemptions.

Lanyards/ID's should be on the second you step through the doors each day. Please make sure you are following this rule as well as being in dress code!

The front office is open Monday- Friday 8:00-4:00pm to assist you. You can also directly email us or call 832-223-4200 during the same hours. We are happy to help!

Admin contact info (by last name alpha split):

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

Brian Forshee - Associate Principal (Alpha Split Sad-Z) bforshee@lcisd.org

Nicholas Cavallo - Campus Athletic Coordinator (athletic questions/concerns) ncavallo@lcisd.org

Vivian Patton - GRHS Nurse (Medical/COVID questions) vpatton@lcisd.org

GRHS Counselors: (by last name alpha split)

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

Alicia Henley-Stegent Dual Credit & (alpha split Mon-Sac) alicia.stegent@lcisd.org

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

Carin Reeves 504/AP creeves@lcisd.org

Included in this edition of our GRHS Longhorn News:

• WEDNESDAY PSAT DAY 9th-11th graders - Seniors must attend Senior rotations to be counted present - this WILL count towards exemptions if you are absent
• COLLEGE WEAR WEDNESDAY KICKS OFF THIS WEEK!
• MEDICAL PARENT NIGHT- October 14th -Junior High Students & Parents Invited!
  
• Thursday- FOOTBALL HOME GAME against Ridgepoint
• Friday - VOLLEYBALL AWAY GAME against Ridgepoint
• FAFSA NOW OPEN! SENIORS IT'S TIME!
• ALL GRHS STUDENTS NOW HAVE ID'S and are expected to be wearing them visibly on the top half of their body ALL DAY, EVERY DAY! NO ID...NO PHONE OUT!
• COVID Temporary Protocols-How to report and stay connected-Campus notifications
  
• AP Exam Registration Now Open
• Basketball Tryouts Coming!
• Transcript and VOE Requests Procedures
  

The Preliminary SAT, also known as the PSAT/NMSQT® (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test), is a practice version of the SAT exam. You can only take the PSAT once per year, and many students take the test in both 10th and 11th grade. If you earn a high score on the PSAT your junior year, you could qualify to receive a National Merit Scholarship—$180 million dollars in merit scholarships are awarded to students each year. The PSAT is 2 hours and 45 minutes long and tests your skills in reading, writing, and math. Unlike the SAT, the highest score possible on the PSAT is 1520. For our 9th graders, we offer the PSAT 8/9 to start preparing our students for the PSAT/NMSQT.

When: October 13, 2021

Who: ALL 9th, 10th and 11th graders

*Seniors MUST report to campus this day, or they will have to use one of their absences for the semester exemptions. Please report to the auditorium where attendance will be taken and Senior class meeting and rotations will take place.

What to bring for the test:

• 9th and 10th graders must bring THEIR OWN calculator if they choose to use it on their test (we only have enough to cover the 11th graders)
• 11th graders WILL BE PROVIDED a calculator assigned to them in their testing room
• Snack: all students can bring a snack that will be placed underneath their desk and can be eaten during the break between section 1 and section 2
• ID worn around neck
• #2 pencil
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Lunch: We will be on a different lunch schedule. We cannot stop testing for lunch as this is a CollegeBoard rule so lunches will be eaten by grade level this day.

• 12th graders: 11:40-12:10
• 9th graders: 12:15-12:45
• 10th graders: 12:50-1:20
• 11th graders: 1:25-1:55 (this will be all students with accommodations of extra time)

What Is the FAFSA?

FAFSA is a free federal application form that students can complete to receive financial aid from the federal government to help pay for college. Colleges will notify students of their financial aid award package that can include scholarships, grants and students’ loans.

Typically, colleges will notify students of their financial aid award package in the SPRING SEMESTER.

How to Submit the 2022-2023 FAFSA Form

Step 1. Create a FAFSA ID

Student and parent must create a FAFSA ID. If a parent already has a FAFSA ID the parent will NOT need to create another FAFSA ID

https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/personal-info (Links to an external site.)

Step 2: Complete the 2022-2023 FAFSA Form

https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa (Links to an external site.)

Click the “Start Here” tab

Click “ I am a student and want to access the FAFSA form"

Log in

Complete the 2022-2023 FAFSA form

Please note that students can submit their FAFSA up to 10 schools and can submit their FAFSA to schools that they haven’t applied to. Please see attached a sample of the FAFSA application that students will complete electronically.

• LANYARDS W/GRHS ISSUED ID - ALL GRHS STUDENTS SHOULD NOW HAVE AN ID AND LANYARD AND ARE EXPECTED TO BE WEARING IT 100% OF THE TIME INSIDE OUR BUILDING!
• GRHS ID's must be VISIBLY WORN on the TOP half of your body. If you refuse, you will have disciplinary consequences. NO more temporaries will be given out.

*They will have FULL access to their Teacher's Canvas pages (where notes and/or PowerPoint will be posted after taught that day) and a zoom link to access the designated "REMOTE CONFERENCING TEACHER- Yvonne Miller-Jones - to help assist them during this temporary period.

TWO PEOPLE THAT NEED TO BE EMAILED IMMEDIATELY:

1. GRHS Nurse - Vivian Patton vpatton@lcisd.org
2. Your student's Assistant Principal (listed below by last name alpha split)

Admin contact info (by last name alpha split):

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

Brian Forshee Associate Principal (Alpha Split Sad-Z) bforshee@lcisd.org

In the email please include:

1. Student Name
2. Grade Level
3. Student ID
4. Date of Confirmed POSITIVE

ONCE YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE STEPS ABOVE OUR GRHS "REMOTE CONFERENCING TEACHER" WILL BE EMAILING YOU AND YOUR STUDENT WITHIN 24 BUSINESS HOURS WITH HOW YOU WILL BE SUPPORTED THROUGH THIS TEMPORARY PERIOD.

Here is her contact info, in case you have further questions.

Yvonne Miller-Jones Yvonne.millerjones@lcisd.org

Please pay for the exam at www.totalregistration.net/AP/445862 and select “yes” in your AP Classroom account. BOTH must be completed in order to test.

Please see Mrs. Reeves for any questions. Creeves@lcisd.org

Remember Longhorns, the earlier you order the better the price of the book! Order today!

Questions? Get in touch with Mr. Terrando at 832.223.4236 or via email at thomas.terrando@lcisd.org.

Verification of Enrollment (VOE) Request

If you are needing to request a verification of enrollment (VOE), to obtain a student permit or license, please email Mrs. Lujan at blujan@lcisd.org

In the email request, please include student's id number. Please note that it takes 1 business day to process VOE request.

Please note that VOE expires 30 days after it is signed.

Child Support/ Verification of Enrollment Letter

If you are needing to request a VOE letter for child support, please email Mrs. Hall at rhall@lcisd.org

This letter will list the student's expected graduation date and confirm the student is currently enrolled.

Please note that it takes 1 business day to process VOE letter request.

Our Admin Team is ready and willing to support! We are available (via email) during business hours and will be promptly getting back with you for assistance.

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

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

Brian Forshee - Associate Principal (Alpha Split Sad-Z) bforshee@lcisd.org

Nicholas Cavallo - GRHS Campus Athletic Coordinator (athletic concerns/questions) ncavallo@lcisd.org

Our GRHS Counselors, College Career Facilitator, and Registrar are ready and available to support you. The best way to contact them is via email and they 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

Alicia Henley-Stegent Dual Credit & (alpha split Mon-Sac) alicia.stegent@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

Marci Macha -George Ranch Registrar - mamacha@lcisd.org

After a tough match against a competitive Dulles team, the Longhorn Varsity tennis team came away with a score of 5-14. This secures the third spot in district rankings and a ticket to playoffs! Proud of this team!

Big CONGRATS going out to our Longhorn JV tennis team as they clenched the District Runner Up spot for the fall team tennis season with a score of 15-4! Proud of this group and the commitment and growth we continue to see!

Battle of the Cattle was a success! The Longhorn varsity tennis team defeated Dobie with a score of 13-6. The team is focused and eager to play Seven Lakes in round one of playoffs this coming Tuesday!

The Longhorns traveled all the way to Conroe ISD to pick up a win against the Grand Oaks Grizzlies. The first touchdown was scored by Maddox Laurie on a pass from Melvin Youngblood. In the second half Brandon Everett put the game away on a 2 yard run. Anthony Lenette was also a big contributor on offense. Defensive standouts included Devon Wagner, Jacob Thompson and Elijah Noska.

TheJV Longhorns beat the Austin Bulldogs 41-13 on the road Wednesday Night. Offensive standouts included Matthew Villarreal, Jordan Crump, and Julius Carter. Defensively, the Longhorns played well only allowing two big plays that ended up in scores for the Bulldogs offense.

The Longhorns took the field against the Austin HS Bulldogs Thursday Night. It was the Horns homecoming game. The Horns took the contest 35-21. Defensively, Tim Fisher and Matthew Lambert worked to keep the Bulldogs offense behind the chains and down on the scoreboard. Offensively, the ground game was the strong suit, as the offense behind Hymond Drinkard and Jaden Shelton came close to 300 yards rushing. The Horns will have another short week before they play Rival Ridge Point as they continue district play.

Girls' 1 Meter Results: 2nd place: Lainie Light 3rd place: Kyleigh Elliot 4th place: Gabby Bracksieck 5th place: Reagan Grafe

Boys' 1 Meter Results 1st Place: Tuck Wray

GIRLS

The girls Varsity qualified and competed in the Elite Division of the Nike South Invitational Hosted by the Woodlands at Bear Branch Fields. Our girls' varsity had the highest placing in this competition in school history competing with many caliber teams not only ranked high in the state but in the nation.

Leading our Longhorns to the team finish was Junior Madison Halidman who placed 14th out of 136 competitors and earned a medal for our team. Freshman Sophia Nguyen placed 22nd overall out of 136 competitors and earned medal in her first showing of the Nike South Competition. Finishing 3rd and coming in out of 136 was Junior Ava Curtis, finishing 4th for our horns was Senior Haley Harkrider and placed 61st overall. Rounding out the scoring for our top five finishers was freshman Kadyn Boettcher who placed 81st overall. Making big moves to help split up other competitors was junior Kianna Stamps and Sophomore Kacey Ehlen who finished 6th and 7th for the Varsity Elite competitors from George Ranch.

Our Varsity B competitors came out battling the mud and finishing first for our Longhorns was Junior Ashley Pierson, next running in her first race over two miles was freshman Ava Lorber who finished 81st out of 256 competitors , next was freshman Adele Poteau who placed 107th, Meredith Morrey placed 116th and Kylie Marteney placed 127th to round out the top 5 for the horns. Finishing 6th and 7th for our horns were seniors Jessica Paquette and Reagan Nichols respectively.

This wraps up the regular season as the Girls Varsity team goes for the 10th consecutive district championship and 11th district championship in school history. This week both Varsity and Junior Teams will have off and have district on Thursday October 14th at 8am at Sugarland memorial park.

The Longhorn Varsity Volleyball program traveled to Elkins High School last night and came home with a program sweep. The freshman team started the sweep off defeating the Lady Knights in 2 sets with scores of 25-12 and 25-8. The JV continued the sweep taking down Elkins in a battle with scores of 28-30, 25-22, and 15-12. The Varsity squad completed the sweep winning the match in 3 straight sets with scores of 25-7, 25-21, 25-19. Set assist leader was senior #18 Allie Sczech with 19 assists. Dig leader was senior #12 Logan Lednicky with 15 digs. Player of the match was senior #2 Avery Shimaitis. Avery was the kill leader with 18 kills, block leader with 7 total blocks, serve receive leader with 12 receives, and the serve ace leader with 4 aces,

The Longhorn Volleyball program played host to the Travis Lady Tigers for their Pink-Out Game Friday night at Longhorn Gym. After dropping the first set 24-25, the freshman team bounced back to win the next two sets (25-13 and 15-10) to secure the match win. JV fought hard but came up short against a very talented Travis JV squad with scores of 20-25 and 21-25. The Varsity team took care of business taking down the Lady Tigers in three straight sets with scores of 25-16, 25-16, and 25-22. Kill leader was senior outside hitter #2 Avery Shimaitis with 13 kills. Senior #1 Dylan Hoskins was the Longhorn's dig leader with 16 digs and serve receive leader with 18 receives. Block leader for the night was junior middle blocker #11 Stefani Ayiteyfio with 3 blocks. Freshman setter #3 Addison Lednicky lead the team in set assists with 10 and was also the serve ace leader with 3 aces for the Longhorns. Player of the match was freshman #3 Addison Lednicky.