This week at GHS:
Monday: Hispanic Heritage Month Advisory
Wednesday: Early Release (11:00 dismissal)
Thursday: Clubs & Activities Day 🎉
Friday: Regular schedule
Inside this week’s newsletter:
🍎 Free/Reduced-Price Meal Application info
🏃 Athletics schedules via our new app
🖼 Senior yearbook ads now on sale
📄 Parent notices on student information release
…and more!
A great night at Gorham High School! Rams take an early lead!
Fall Open House Opportunities: The Landing School of Boatbuilding & Design has various dates and times they are offering for their Fall Open Houses; attending would be a great opportunity for any students interested in the marine industry, the trades, architecture and engineering, or even for any student who may not be sure of what they want to do. The programs they offer are Composite Boatbuilding, Marine Systems, Wooden Boatbuilding, and Yacht Design. They are willing to set-up individual tours for students and their families at a more convenient time, if the dates listed below don't work well: September 17th - 1 - 4 pm October 4th - 10 am - 12 pm October 23rd - 1 - 4 pm November 1st - 10 am - 12 pm November 10th - 1 - 4 pm December 3rd - 1 - 4 pm For more information, please go to their website - www.landingschool.edu or give them a call at 207-985-7976.
Open House Information: For any students interested in learning more about Ithaca College, they will be holding several different Open House events this fall: Saturday, September 20th Monday, October 13th Tuesday, November 11th To learn more and to register, please visit www.ithaca.edu/IC-open-house
We’re excited to gauge interest in restarting the Middle & High School Steel Band this fall! Rehearsals will be held on Mondays after school ( Middle School 2:30-3:45 and High School 4:15-5:15) at the Gorham Arts Alliance (School Street). Students can take the bus there or arrange their own transportation. Whether you’ve played steel drums before or are brand new, all are welcome! Please fill out this quick form to let us know if you’re interested: https://shorturl.at/bwmtH
Key club will have a meeting after school this week on Tuesday, in Ms. Whipkey's room, Room C-211. Please be sure to attend, if you can, since this is our very first after school club meeting and we have much to share!! All are welcome!
From Student Services: For any students who might be interested to learn more about what the U.S. Air Force has to offer, TSgt. Darlena Vazquez Quinones will be visiting Gorham High School during the lunches on Tuesday, October 21st; feel free to stop by and ask her any questions that you might have!
Students in Mr. Panagakos's class are sharing what they learned about life on Indian reservations geographically using Google My Maps. My Maps allows students to annotate locations, include links to outside articles, and embed relevant videos.
Attention to any students interested in learning more about the Maine College of Art & Design or Montserrat College of art are welcome to attend their presentations to Ms Dolley's art 2 classes next week.
Tuesday, September 16 at 11am Montserrat will be here in rm 124
Thursday, September 18 at 11 am MECA will be here in rom 124
Contact Ms Dolley with any questions.
Tuesday, September 16 at 11am Montserrat will be here in rm 124
Thursday, September 18 at 11 am MECA will be here in rom 124
Contact Ms Dolley with any questions.
Join us Saturday morning at Gorham Middle School for a pancake breakfast to raise money for the Pooch Memorial Scholarship!
Suggested Donation will be $5 for a Short Stack of Pancakes (3) and a few sides will be offered as well with Juice, Milk & Water!
High School Football players & Coaches will be working the event as we raise money for the Pooch Memorial Scholarship!
We will serve from 8:30am-10:30am or until the pancakes are gone!!
Suggested Donation will be $5 for a Short Stack of Pancakes (3) and a few sides will be offered as well with Juice, Milk & Water!
High School Football players & Coaches will be working the event as we raise money for the Pooch Memorial Scholarship!
We will serve from 8:30am-10:30am or until the pancakes are gone!!
Bryce and Ms. Rent are communicating using his device during a Social Code class.
Digital Media at GHS
First after school meeting for yearbook club is Thursday, September 18th in Ms Dolley's room!
September 11th Memorial Statement
Today is September 11th, a date our nation remembers with heavy hearts. It is a day that reminds us of great loss, but also of courage, kindness, and unity. For us here at Gorham High School, this day carries an especially personal meaning. We honor and remember Stephen Ward, a Gorham High School graduate, who lost his life in the September 11th attacks. Each year we speak his name so that his life and his connection to our community are never forgotten.
At the same time, I know many of us are also hurting right now from the tragedies and violence we’ve seen in recent weeks. In moments like these, I’m reminded of the words of Mr. Rogers, who said, ‘When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.”’
Today, let us honor Stephen Ward, and all those lost, by choosing to be helpers ourselves—by supporting one another, showing kindness, and remembering that even in the darkest times, light can be found in the care we give each other.
Let’s have a moment of silence to honor Stephen Ward and all those lost and to think about how we can be the helpers that will make our world a better place.
Attached: Photograph of Stephen Ward's name at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum
Interested in going to Greece over February break? Ms. Dolley & Mrs. Alden are hosting an information meeting September 17, at 5:30pm in the GHS library . There are posters and fliers around school. Scan the QR code and enter Dolley-7071 to secure your spot or simply learn more about how you could travel with us to Greece!!
There are only a few spots left!!
There are only a few spots left!!
Our French 4 Class 🇫🇷
We’re hosting a beach cleanup at Pine Point Beach on Wednesday, September 10th. Meet at 10th Street at 3:00 p.m. We’ll provide trash bags and gloves, but let’s do our best to carpool—seniors are encouraged to help drive others. Come out, make a difference, and help keep our beaches clean! Community service hours will be given!
From Student Services: Bowdoin College has upcoming virtual events for students and families who would be interested in learning more about Bowdoin and the admissions process! Bowdoin Basics for Students and Families - Get to know Bowdoin in a virtual information session hosted by an admissions officer. There will be time for students and parents to ask questions on everything from academic and career opportunities, to campus life, living in coastal Maine, and more. Sept. 10; 8 p.m. EDT Sept. 25; 8 p.m. EDT So Your Student is a High School Senior: A Conversation for Parents - Join an admissions officer for a general overview of the admissions process geared toward parents and guardians. Topics covered include researching schools, essay writing, application timelines, financial aid, and ways to support your students throughout the process. There will be time following the presentation for questions. Sept. 11; 8 p.m. EDT Student Life at Bowdoin - Join an admissions officer and a panel of current Bowdoin students for a roundtable discussion on student life and activities. Bring your questions and come ready to learn about athletics, residential life, dining, Maine, and more. Sept. 15; 8 p.m. EDT Your College Journey: A Chat with FGLI Students and Alumni - Join Bowdoin Admissions and members of the Bowdoin community for a special virtual information session geared toward first-generation students and/or families with fewer financial resources. You'll hear from current students about navigating campus life, learn about available on and off-campus resources, and get a sense of outcomes and next-steps after graduation for first-generation alumni of the college. Sept. 22; 8 p.m. EDT Insights and Advice for Application Writing - Learn the importance of effective writing in college applications with tips on how to best tell your authentic story through your application. Sept. 24; 8 p.m. EDT Explore additional virtual events by going to https://www.bowdoin.edu/ *September Fun Fact: Bowdoin is one of only eight colleges and universities that is need blind (your ability to pay is never a factor or barrier to admission) and meets the full calculated need of every admitted student*
Post Secondary Fair information: Greely High School is holding their 13th Annual Post Secondary Fair on Thursday, September 18th, 2025 from 6 - 8 pm in their gymnasium. This is free and open to the public - all communities are welcome to attend!
Students in Mrs. Paul's new English class "Communication for the Trades" presented an important skill of the trade or career they intend to pursue after GHS. In this picture, a student who is in the Criminal Justice program at WRVC is demonstrating the steps of a field sobriety test.
