GHS Families,
As we move through April we look ahead to exciting upcoming events. Once again Prom will take place at Bryn Du Mansion on Saturday, April 20th. The dance will take place from 8 pm - 11 pm. If your child plans to bring a guest from another school or a current GHS 9th or 10th grader they must complete the guest form below. Please ensure to read all of the rules pertaining to bringing an outside guest to prom on the form.
Prom Guest Form
Tickets for this year's prom will be $50.00 per person. All students will need to use their student ID (lunch code) to access tickets. Seniors will have access to 1 free ticket with their code. Please use the link below to purchase tickets. They become available for purchase on April 10th.
Prom Ticket Information
Finally, just a reminder that we do not have access to the Bryn Du grounds until 7:30 pm. Please find other areas for pictures due to other events taking place at Bryn Du during the day.
Go Blue Aces!
Sincerely,
Mr. Hinton
GHS Principal
School Closure and Solar Eclipse Viewing
Dear Granville School District Parents and Guardians,
We hope this message finds you well and ready for a Spring Break with your students. We would like to share some information related to the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024:
School Closure for Professional Development:
Solar Eclipse Viewing Opportunity:
A total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! To make this celestial event memorable for our students, we have prepared the following:
Solar Eclipse Glasses: Each student will receive a pair of solar eclipse viewing glasses. These glasses were generously donated through a partnership between the Granville Education Foundation and the Granville Public Library. We truly appreciate their support for these glasses and so much more they do for our schools!
7th Grade Science Presentations: Our 7th-grade science classes are diligently working on informative presentations about the eclipse. These presentations will include a brochure with essential tips for safe eclipse viewing that will come home with each student.
*Safety First: While observing the solar eclipse, it’s crucial to follow safety guidelines. Encourage your child to use the provided glasses and avoid looking directly at the sun without protection.
Counselor Update
Schedule Verification
On Friday, April 12th your child will be asked to verify their schedule requests for the 24-25 school year that were made in February. We are making adjustments to the schedule change process in August so verifying their requests now is important. Students have access to their requests in PowerSchool. Please review their requests and if your child would like to make changes the counselors will speak to them about the process on Friday.
Junior Postsecondary Check-Ins
The school counselors are offering individual check-ins with all juniors to discuss postsecondary planning. These meetings are for all juniors, regardless of plans (college, military, workforce, gap year, etc.). The counselors look forward to chatting and invite their students to choose a non-academic time to meet, such as a study hall, lunch, or Ace period. Links below:
State Testing Schedule
State Testing will begin in April. Below you will see the dates of each test. Just like previous years we will be operating on a Two Hour Delay schedule each testing day. Specific details about the schedules will be shared in the future. Students who are not testing are not required to arrive until 9:55. School transportation will still operate at normal times throughout testing.
April 16th + 17th Schedule Only (Eng Tests require more time)
Testing - 7:55 - 10:13 (non testing students need to report by 10:13)
1st - 10:17 - 10:47
2nd - 10:51 - 11:21
3rd - 11:25 - 11:55
4th - 11:59 - 12:29
5th Lunch and Class - 12:33 - 1:03
6th Lunch and Class - 1:07 - 1:37
7th - 1:41 - 2:11
8th - 2:15 - 2:45
April 16th - English II part I
April 17th - English II part II
April 23rd - Biology part I
April 23rd - American Government part I and II
April 24th - Biology part II
April 25th - US History part I and part II
April 30th - Algebra I and Geometry part I
May 1st - Algebra I and Geometry part II
Blue Ace Media
Please enjoy the latest from Blue Ace Media
Eclipse Guide
Class of 2024 Information
Senior Letters: This year we would like to start a new tradition for our 2024 graduating seniors. We asking family, friends, staff and community members to write letters to individual graduates. Our goal is to provide the opportunity for people to leave a lasting message that our seniors can keep forever. If you are interested and willing, please mail or drop off your letters to GHS by Wednesday, May 15th. Each letter must be in a sealed envelope with the students name on it.
If you plan to mail your letter, please use the information below:
Granville High School
Senior Letter
C/O Student Name
248 New Burg St.
Granville, Oh 43023
Please share with information with friends and family so that everyone has the opportunity to write to our graduates. Students will receive the letters in their Senior Awards Night packet on May 21st.
Mrs. Simmons is collecting early childhood pictures for the PowerPoint presented at the GHS Senior Night on May 21st. Please send the picture in electronic format to [email protected] by April 8th.
Graduation Speeches: We will be having tryouts to speak at graduation on May 8th at 3:00 p.m. in the theater. You need to perform the speech as if you are giving it at graduation. We also will need a printed copy of your speech prior to your tryout. Signups for times can be found in Mrs. Simmons’ room (195).
Senior families please encourage your child to complete the form below. We need help in collecting this information so we can best reward students for their Graduation Seals.
Seal Form (only accessible through student accounts)
Graduation Seal Information
Key dates for Seniors:
May 8th: Graduation Speech Tryouts
May 20th: Senior Service Day
May 21st: Senior Exam Day #1
May 22nd: Senior Exam Day #2
May 23rd: Graduation Rehearsal + Senior Picnic
May 24th: CTEC Graduation
May 26th: GHS Graduation
More detailed information to come about each event.
Upcoming Bell Schedules
Week of 4/8
Monday - No School (Staff PD Day)
Tuesday - Ace Period
Wednesday - Late Arrival
Thursday - Ace Period
Friday - Ace Period
Week of 4/15
Monday - Ace Period
Tuesday - Testing Schedule (see above)
Wednesday - Testing Schedule (see above)
Thursday - Ace Period
Friday - Ace Period
Upcoming Dates
April
8th - No School (Staff PD Day)
Graduation
Prom: April 20th, 2024
Well Note
Try getting involved with setting goals and expectations in your home. Students are less likely to experience emotional distress when they can help create their own expectations.
Important Links
2023-2024 Bell Schedules
2023-2024 Course Fees
Free Lunch Form