📢 The GHS Weekly – Student & Family Edition
Week of December 14, 2025 • Principal: Brian Jandreau
🌟 Acknowledgements and Celebrations
It’s Spirit Week at GHS!
We are entering our final week before Winter Vacation with a school-wide Spirit Week! We encourage everyone to participate in the daily themes to celebrate our community before the break. Prizes will be awarded each day for the "best dressed" students!
Library Challenge: Book of the Year
Mrs. Tibbetts is launching a "Book of the Year" bracket challenge! This is a great way to celebrate the reading we’ve done in 2025. Check out the details below on how to participate and win prizes!
📅 This Week at GHS
Sunday, Dec. 14 | Prelude to Christmas Concert (Chamber Singers) at 3:00 PM in the MPAC
Monday, Dec. 15 - White-A Day
Spirit Theme: Sweater Weather
Advisory:
Freshmen & Juniors: Poetry Out Loud
Sophomores & Seniors: ILC: Christmas / Hanukkah / Kwanzaa Activity
Tuesday, Dec. 16 - Maroon Day | Spirit Theme: Holiday PJ Day
Wednesday, Dec. 17 - White Day | Spirit Theme: Twin Day
Thursday, Dec. 18 - Maroon-A Day
Spirit Theme: Ice Out (Wear Blue & White)
Advisory:
Sophomores & Seniors: Poetry Out Loud
Freshmen & Juniors: ILC: Christmas / Hanukkah / Kwanzaa Activity
Friday, Dec. 19 - White Day | Spirit Theme: Snow/Ski Gear
🔜 Looking Ahead at GHS
Mon, Dec. 22 - Fri, Jan. 2 | Winter Vacation
Mon, Jan. 5 | Classes Resume (Maroon-A Day) | Advisory: Check-In
Wed, Jan. 7 | Library "Book of the Year" Brackets Due
Thu, Jan. 8 | Clubs and Activities (EA Block)
Mon, Jan. 12 | ILC: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Activity (During Advisory)
Mon, Jan. 19 | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School for Students or Staff
Jan. 20 - Jan. 23 | Midterm Exams
Fri, Jan. 23 | End of Quarter 2 / End of Semester 1
Spirit Week Details
Get ready to show your school spirit!
Monday: Sweater Weather
Tuesday: Holiday PJ Day
Wednesday: Twin Day
Thursday: Ice Out (Blue & White)
Friday: Snow/Ski Gear
Remember: Prizes will be awarded each day for best dressed!
Library News: Book of the Year Bracket & Prizes
Mrs. Tibbetts wants to know what books you loved this year! She is running a contest with two ways to win local gift certificates.
The Bracket: Fill out the visual "Book Bracket Template" in Canva (search for "Book Bracket" or check your email for the link). Share your completed bracket with Mrs. Tibbetts by January 7th to be entered into the drawing.
The Book Log (Bonus Entry): Send a screenshot or photo of your 2025 "book log" (from Goodreads, StoryGraph, or your own list) showing how many books you read this year. Send this after Dec 31st for an extra entry!
Drawing for prizes will take place on January 9th!
🎓 For Sophomores: Interested in CTE? (WRVC or PATHS)
If you are a sophomore and think you might be interested in applying to a Career & Technical Education (CTE) program at Westbrook Regional Vocational Center (WRVC) or Portland Arts & Technology High School (PATHS), now is the time to start exploring!
Learn More
💡 Program Options💡 CTE Center Websites & Videos💡 How the Application Process Works
Click here to explore all programs and information.
CTE Info Session — Save the Date
Thursday, January 8 at 1:00 PM in the MPAC. Representatives from WRVC & PATHS will be here to talk with students, answer questions, and kick off the application process.
If you have questions, please reach out to your school counselor or complete this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfohOq-FgiEBptGiB1A0zv0SrpDUMhWP4J7vjI5dZ8DOkq1OQ/viewform
This is an excellent chance to learn new skills, explore a career field, or earn industry certifications. We encourage all interested sophomores to check it out!
🐏 Closing Note
As we enter this final week of school for 2025, the energy in the building is high! With Spirit Week in full swing and our winter sports season underway, it is wonderful to see our students actively engaging with their school community.
This week also marks the beginning of Hanukkah, and our advisory blocks will feature learning opportunities about the various cultural traditions celebrated this season, alongside our Poetry Out Loud events,
I hope everyone takes the upcoming Winter Vacation (Dec. 22 - Jan. 2) to rest, recharge, and spend quality time with loved ones. We look forward to welcoming you back on January 5th, 2026, ready to close out the first semester and tackle the new one.
Have a safe and wonderful break!