NOTES FROM THE PRINCIPAL:We had a great court warming week! Next week students will have the opportunity to participate in Black History Spirit Week. More activities to come…stay tuned!
SAVE THE DATES:Feb. 15-17 State Wrestling
Feb. 15-Feb. 17 State ProStart @ Springfield
Feb. 15 Board of Education Open Mtg. 6:30pm C4 Board Room, 13015 10th Street, GVMO
Feb. 16 End of Marking Period
Feb. 19 NO SCHOOL Presidents Day
Feb. 26 GHS 1st Day of Spring Sports Practice
Feb. 26-Mar.3 District Basketball @ Pleasant Hill
Feb. 28 Early Release 11:30 Dismissal
Feb. 28 Sweet Hot Jazz 7:00-9:00pm
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:MONDAY 2/5Girls JV Basketball vs. Winnetonka @ Winnetona High School @ 5:30pm
Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Winnetonka @ Winnetonka High School @ 7:00pm
FBLA District Event @ Liberty 6:30am-4:30pm
GHS Play Rehearsals Begin 3:00-6:00pm
TUESDAY 2/6Boys JV Basketball vs. Winnetonka @ Winnetonka High School @ 5:30pm *rescheduled from Jan. 11
Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Winnetonka @ Winnetonka High School @ 7:00pm *rescheduled from Jan. 11
GHS Athletic Booster Mtg. 7:00-8:00pm GHS cafeteria
WEDNESDAY 2/7Early Release Day @ 11:30pm
National Signing Day 8:00-9:00am
Boys JV Basketball vs. Ruskin @ Hickman Mills Jr. High School @ 5:30pm
Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Ruskin @ Hickman Mills Jr. High School @ 7:00pm
THURSDAY 2/8DECA District Event 7:30-4:00pm
Girls JV Basketball vs. Platte County @ Platte County High School @ 5:30pm
Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Platte County @ Platte County High School @ 7:00pm
FRIDAY 2/9Varsity Wrestling MSHSAA Districts vs. Winnetonka @ Winnetonka High School @ TBD
Boys JV Basketball vs. Platte County @ GHS @ 5:30pm
Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Platte County @ GHS 7:00pm
SATURDAY 2/10ACT Test Date 8:00am-12:30pm
Varsity Wrestling MSHSAA Districts vs. Winnetonka @ Winnetonka High School @ TBD
ANNOUNCEMENTS:Upcoming application deadline is March 2, 2018 for KC Scholars. KC Scholars traditional scholarships award up to $10,000/year, renewable for up to five years to Juniors who are selected.
The eligibility requirements to apply are:
- Current 11th grader
- Student residing in one of six specific counties (including Jackson county)
- Low or modest income
- At least a 2.5 cumulative GPA or minimum 16 ACT score
- Lawfully present in the US or DACA eligible (applied/approved)
The scholarship application period is from January 1 - March 2, 2018.
More information about KC Scholars is available on their website,
kcscholars.org.
School Messenger opt-in/out informationGC-4 families,
We're moving toward a more convenient way to communicate via TEXT MESSAGING!
If you wish to receive text messages about emergency alerts, information and announcements pertaining to your student’ you will need to do two things:
1. Make sure the SMS text phone number(s) on file at your child’s school is up-to-date.
2. Text “Y” (or “yes) to 67587.
You may also reply “Y” (or “yes”) to the opt-in invitation text message that will be sent February 15.
Text messaging will be used as an additional method of communication for our families. If you do not opt-in you will not receive text messages. You may also text “N” (or “no”) if you do not want to receive any text messages.
For more information about the text notification option, click here for frequently asked questions.
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