GRANT COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL B R A V E S HS B E A C O N! Weekly newsletter informing parents important facts, events and achievements! MAY NEWS! May 5, 2011 SATURDAY, MAY 7 CHAMBER RECITAL GCHS Auditorium (begins at 9:00am, awards are at 3:30pm) GRANT COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL Come listen to musicians of the middle school and high school bands perform solos, duets, ensembles and much more in a great day of music-making! Students will be judged by three outstanding adjudicators from outside our district. Awards for Best Overall will be given at the end of the day. This event is free and open to the public (donations will be accepted!) TUESDAY, MAY 10 HS BANDS SPRING CONCERT GCHS Auditorium, 7:00pm This concert will feature the Grant County HS Symphonic Band, Percussion Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble. Come listen to some great (and possibly weird at times) concert band music, some percussion music involving body and trash cans, and some great jazz! This concert is free and open to the public (donations will be accepted!) HELP SUPPORT GCHS Speech & Drama Team by eating at Skyline Chili, Dry Ridge ~ May 18th 6-8 p.m. Skyline Chili will be hosting a night for the Speech and Drama team on May 18, between the hours of 6 and 8 pm. Come out and show your support for GCHS Speech and Drama team. All proceeds will go to help team members travel to the National Speech and Drama competitions. GCHS ADMINISTRATION Senior Academy Claudette Herald, SR Academy Principal Junior Academy Jim Lacey, JR Academy Principal Sophomore Academy Claudette Herald, SOPH Academy Principal Freshman Academy Ken Woodeshick, FR Academy Principal UPCOMING EVENTS: MAY: May 7 th Chamber Recital (MS & HS bands); Auditorium; 9am 3pm May 10 th HS Bands Spring Concert; Auditorium; 7 pm May 11th - Explorer s Interviews (you will be told a time to show up) May 14 th JROTC Military Ball May 16 th Special Olympics Night at Skyline Chili, Dry Ridge; 6-8 pm May 18 th Speech & Drama Team Night at Skyline Chili, Dry Ridge; 6-8 pm May 19 th Underclassmen Awards Night May 19 th 20 th Senior Exams May 23 rd 24 th Underclassmen Exams May 23 rd 24 th Graduation Practice & Awards May 24 th Senior Awards 9:30 am May 25 th Last day of school for Students! May 25 th - Explorers Open House for New Explorers 6-8 pm (1800-2000hrs)at the GC Sheriff s Dept. May 27 th Graduation Class of 2011 at 7:00 p.m.! Check under Additional Information for the Sports Schedule! GRADUATION Class of 2011 Friday, May 27th at 7:00 p.m. being held on GCHS Football Field Visit our web site for more information http://www.grant.kyschools.us/highschool_home.aspx To remove your name from our electronic mailing list, email us at carolyn.horn@grant.kyschools.us Questions or comments? E-mail us at carolyn.horn@grant.kyschools.us
Page 2 C O U N S E L O R S O R N E R! If you have changed your residence address, any of your phone numbers, or your email address, please notify Mrs. Amy Caudill, Guidance Secretary at 859-824-9739 so she can correct your child(rens) records. SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION Following is NOT a complete list of scholarship information. For a complete list of scholarships, college open houses, and any other information from colleges, click here to visit the Counselor s Website. You can also call the admissions offices for additional information or contact Theresa Herald, Senior Counselor, for more information at theresa.herald@grant.kyschools.us. Counselors Office Office Hours: 7:30 4:00 p.m. Phone: (859) 824-9739 Guidance Counselors Theresa Herald, Senior Counselor MaryBeth Hall, Junior & Sophomore Counselor Jodi Mulligan, Freshman Counselor Guidance Secretary Amy Caudill ACT DATES June 11, 2011 at GCHS Sullivan University Upcoming ACT REVIEW DATES June 4 th & 5 th Classes are Saturday and Sunday (2-day class) 10:00 2:30pm both days, lunch provided To register for a class, contact the university at 859-276-4357 / 800-467-6281. Classes fill quickly, it is recommended to register early to avoid waitlists! Northern Kentucky University Community Connections is offering two ACT Preparation courses. Please pass this information along to your students. Also feel free to publish to your school s website or print the attached flyers and hang around your school. The details for these courses can be found below or you can view event flyers attached. ACT Preparation - Mastering the Math If mathematics is your biggest challenge going into the ACT, take advantage of this intensive class devoted spe cifically to the types of problems typically appearing on the exam. The class is recommended for repeat test-takers seeking an improved score and first-time test-takers needing a refresher course. Students taking this course will be asked complete a pre test to be turned in the first day of class. Students will receive this pre test in the mail at time of registration. Text book included in registration fee. Date: Saturdays, May 28 and June 4, 2011 Time: 9 a.m.-noon Fee: $169 (includes text) Location: NKU Founders Hall 211 Registration: http://www.peopleware.net/0971/index.cfm?eventdisp=cc%2011%20sp&subeventdisp=3275 ACT Preparation Intensive Complete sample tests, learn test-taking tips and review subject matter to help you perform more quickly and comfortably on test day. This class is recommended for repeat test-takers seeking a goal score and students needing a refresher course. Students taking this course will complete a pre test to be turned in the first day of class. Students will receive this pre test in the mail at time of registration. Text book is included in registration fee. Dates: Tuesday & Wednesday, July 26 & 27, 2011 Time: Noon-3 p.m. Fee: $169 (includes text) Location: NKU Founders Hall 211 Registration: http://www.peopleware.net/0971/index.cfm?eventdisp=cc%2011%20su&subeventdisp=3270 COUNSELORS CORNER CONTINUED NEXT PAGE!
Page 3 CONTINUED - COUNSELORS CORNER NO NEW SCHOLARSHIP NEWS! CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF SCHOLARSHIP AND OTHER INFORMATION: Counselor s Website Senior Exams May 19 2 nd and 4 th periods May 20 1 st, 3 rd, and 5 th periods 2011 2nd SEMESTER EXAMS! Underclass Exams May 23 2 nd and 4 th periods May 24 1 st, 3 rd, and 5 th periods Exams will last one class period. There will be no changes to the daily schedule. ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION! GCHS SPORTS SCHEDULE: Wednesday, May 04 4:30PM Boys Varsity Baseball Williamstown High School Away 5:00PM Coed Varsity Track Dixie Heights High School Away Thursday, May 05 4:30PM Boys Varsity Baseball Williamstown High School Away 5:00PM Boys Varsity Tennis Pendleton High School Away 5:00PM Girls Varsity Tennis Pendleton High School Away 5:30PM Girls Varsity Softball Walton-Verona High School Home 5:30PM Girls Freshman Softball Owen County High School Away 6:00PM Boys Junior Varsity Baseball Williamstown High School Away Friday, May 06 TBA Girls Varsity Softball Eggleston/Maynard Tourney @ Rivershore Away 5:00PM Coed Varsity Track Cooper High School Away 5:30PM Boys Varsity Baseball Gallatin County High School Home 7:00PM Boys Junior Varsity Baseball Gallatin County High School Home Saturday, May 07 TBA Girls Varsity Softball Eggleston/Maynard Tourney @ Rivershore Away TBA Coed Varsity Track Williamstown High School Home 11:30AM Coed Varsity Track Track Meet Home 2:00PM Boys Varsity Baseball Scott High School Away 2:00PM Boys Varsity Baseball Scott County High School Away 4:30PM Boys Junior Varsity Baseball Scott High School Away Monday, May 09 5:30PM Boys Varsity Baseball Owen County High School Away 6:00PM Boys Freshman Baseball Carroll County High School Away 7:00PM Boys Junior Varsity Baseball Owen County High School Away Tuesday, May 10 5:00PM Boys Varsity Baseball Walton-Verona High School Home 5:30PM Girls Varsity Soccer Bishop Brossart High School Away 5:30PM Girls Varsity Softball Bishop Brossart High School Away COUNSELORS CORNER CONTINUED NEXT PAGE!
Page 4 ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION! ATTENTION PARENTS / GUARDIANS! SBDM Parent Elections for Grant County High School: Congratulations to Lisa Smith. She is the newly elected parent representative on the SBDM council for a two year term beginning July 2011. We welcome Ms. Smith to the council and are looking forward to working with her. DANCE TEAM & DANCE CREW TRYOUTS! Girls' Dance Team and Guys' Dance Crew tryouts will be held May 16, 17, & 18 from 3:30-6:00. You must have a physical on file to try out. See Mrs. Richards in room 101 for details. IN THE NEWS! CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TRACK TEAMS!!!!! Congratulations to the boys and girls track teams for winning their track meet Tuesday, May 3rd. The boys finished 1 st out of 5 teams and girls 1 st out of 4 teams. GREAT JOB TRACK TEAMS! YOU MAKE US SO PROUD!!!! CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS FOR MAKING THE 2011-2012 CHEERLEADING ROSTER!!!!! SENIORS: Skye Conley Courtney Jaconette Darian Kelly Karen Mann Lindsey Moloney Lauren Nantz Cayman Ruber Josie Ruber Bailey Smith SOPHOMORES: Olivia Cahill Hannah Colson Mallory Ferree Savanna Houser Aprille Johnson Haley Spillman Teryn Steenken JUNIORS: Courtney Elliott Catherine Goderwis Cheyenne Sargent FRESHMAN: Mattison Bingham Natalie Fryman Courtney Gribble Harlee Havens Haley Miller Emily Mount Katelyn Thornberry Selina Webster
Page 5 IN THE NEWS! FROM THE DESK OF MRS. C. HERALD, PRINCIPAL! Grant County High School has officially set graduation. Graduation for the Class of 2011 will be held on May 27 th. The ceremony will begin at 7:00 pm on the Grant County High School football field. In case of inclement weather, commencement will be held in Grant County High School Gymnasium. Admission to lower level of gym will be by ticket only. Tickets for this will be issued to seniors during graduation practice. The number of tickets issued will be determined by size of graduating class. Those seniors who have ordered announcements will be receiving them within the next few weeks. HELP SUPPORT GRANT COUNTY SPECIAL OLYMPICS by eating at Skyline Chili, Dry Ridge ~ May 16th 6-8 p.m. Grant County Special Olympics will be hosting a fundraiser at Skyline Chili in Dry Ridge on Monday, May 16th from 6-8pm. Skyline will donate 10% of their ticket sales to our organization. We will be having a Silent Auction and many other activities! Come out and support our athletes! For more information call, Beverly Bass; Grant County Special Olympics; 859-322-7366