GHS Weekly Announcements & Notes from the Principal

 

NOTES FROM THE PRINCIPAL:

-This week is HOMECOMING! :)  Your students may be coming to school dressed a little differently: Monday - Pajama Day, Tuesday - Sports Team Day, Wednesday - Color Wars, Thursday - Wacky Tacky, Friday - Blue and Gold

-The parade route has changed due to the construction on Main Street.  We will begin around 1:00 pm at the amphitheater and travel towards the high school.

-We have had a great start to the school year! If you have questions or concerns at any time, please let us know.

SAVE THE DATES:

  • Avila University - Monday, 9/11, at 8:15 AM
  • Southeast Missouri State University - Monday, 9/11, at 1:45 PM
  • Longview Community College - Tuesday, 9/12, at 9:40 PM
  • Air Force-Tuesday, 9/12 in Lunchroom
  • KU Academic Showcase - Engineering Night - Black & Veatch 11401 Lamar Ave, Overland Park, Kansas on Thursday, September 14 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM
  • Johnson County Community College - Tuesday, 9/19, at 1:45 PM
  • Wichita State is coming to Kansas City - Discover your opportunities at Wichita State during this free come-and-go event with current WSU students and staff. The event will be held at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center at 4801 Rockhill Road Kansas City on Monday, September 25, from 7:00 - 8:30 PM. See edu/visit for more details and to RSVP.
  • Westminster College-Thursday, 9/28, at 8:15

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Homecoming Week

MONDAY  9/11:     Pajama Day-NO Slippers

  • Varsity/JV Girls Tennis vs. Raymore Peculiar @ GHS Tennis Courts 4:00 pm
  • JV Football vs. William Chrisman @ GHS 5:00 pm
  • JV Boys Soccer vs. William Chrisman @ William Chrisman High School
  • Varsity Boys Soccer vs. William Chrisman @ William Chrisman High School

TUESDAY  9/12:     Twister Tuesday- Craziest mismatched clothes

  • Varsity/JV Girls Golf Tournament @ Paradise Pointe Golf Complex 8:15 am
  • Varsity Softball vs. Raytown South @ GHS 4:00 pm
  • Varsity/JV Tennis vs Oak Park @ Oak Park High School 4:00 pm
  • JV Boys Soccer vs. Winnetonka @ GHS 5:00 pm
  • Freshman A Volleyball vs. Winnetonka @ GHS 5:30 pm
  • JV Volleyball vs. Winnetonka @ GHS 5:30 pm
  • JV Softball vs. Raytown South @ GHS 4:00 pm
  • Varsity Soccer vs. Winnetonka @ GHS 6:30 pm
  • Varsity Volleyball vs. Winnetonka @ GHS 7:00 pm

WEDNESDAY 9/13:    Early Release Day - Colors Wars

                (Seniors-Black, Juniors-White, Sophomores-Purple, Freshman-Red, staff-Green)

  • JV Girls Tennis Tournament Lee’s Summit North @ Lee’s Summit North 8:00 am
  • Varsity Girls Tennis Tournament vs. Belton High School @ Belton High School 8:30
  • Varsity Softball vs. William Chrisman @ GHS 4:00 pm
  • JV Volleyball Center @ Center 5:30 pm
  • Freshman A Volleyball vs. Center @ Center 5:30 pm
  • JV Softball vs. William Chrisman @ 6:00 pm
  • Varsity Volleyball vs. Center @ Center 7:00 pm

THURSDAY  9/14:     Sports Day

  • Varsity/JV Girls Golf @ Drumm Farm Golf Club 3:00 pm
  • JV Cross Country Invitational vs. Platte County @ Platte Ridge Park 3:30 pm
  • Varsity/JV Girls Tennis vs. Fort Osage @ Fort Osage 4:00 pm
  • Varsity Softball vs. Platte County @ GHS 4:00 pm
  • Freshman A Football vs. Shawnee Mission Northwest @ SMNW 4:00 pm
  • JV Soccer vs. Kearney @ Kearney High School 5:00 pm
  • Varsity Soccer vs. Kearney @ Kearney High School 6:30 pm
  • JV Softball vs. Platte County @ GHS 6:00 pm
  • Bonfire 6:00 pm

FRIDAY  9/15:      School Pride Day. Wear Blue & Gold

  • Homecoming Parade 1:00 pm
  • Varsity Football vs. Shawnee Mission Northwest @ GHS 7:00 pm

SATURDAY  9/16:

  • Homecoming Dance 8:00 pm-11:00 pm
  • Freshman A Volleyball Invitational vs. Center @ Center High School 8:00 am

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Homecoming Week Theme is Carnival Craze. Tickets for the dance is $5 in advance and $10 at the door.

Spirit Week Daily Fun:     Monday, Pajama Day (NO Slippers)

                                         Tuesday, Twisted Tuesday

                                         Wednesday, Color Wars

                                         Thursday, Sports Team

                                         Friday, Blue & Gold Day

Any students interested in joining FCCLA-we will hold our first meeting during Bulldog Block on Thursday, Sept 14, in room 120.  If you cannot attend this meeting, there will be another meeting on Monday, Sept 18 in room 121.

If you want to participate in the fundraiser, please pick up your packet in Room 120 or 121 on Monday, Sept 11, 2017