Event Info:

• On Saturday, March 12th from 10am-noon the Greenwood Education Foundation will host a FREE drive-thru food distribution for the community. This event is open to any resident of Johnson County; no documentation needed. The first 150 cars will receive a box of food items while supplies last.
• This drive-thru event will be held in the parking lot of the Greenwood High School. Please stay in your cars as you proceed through the line and our team will load the groceries in your car.

This food distribution event is made possible by Bailey & Wood Financial, Great Harvest Food Pantry and GEF Cares. Thank you for your support and dedication to our community! Grab n' Go Facebook Link: https://fb.me/e/1JhW5WLNp  Continue reading

Good afternoon. GHS will have an ASVAB & SAT Day on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. This practice impacts each of the grades in the following way:

9th Grade: E-learning-9th grade students do not report to GHS.

10th Grade: All 10th Grade students will take the ASVAB on this day. This test helps provide students information on strengths and weaknesses and potential careers they may want to consider pursuing. Students can also satisfy one part of their graduation requirements with an appropriate score. We anticipate 10th grade students finishing around 11 am (no accommodations) and around 11:30 am (with accommodations). Students may leave at this time or wait for the buses which we anticipate leaving at approximately 1:15 pm.

11th Grade. All 11th Grade students will take the SAT on this day. The SAT has become the new Indiana School Accountability Exam and can satisfy one part of the graduation requirements with an appropriate score. We anticipate 11th grade students finishing around 11:15 am (no accommodations) and around 1 pm (with accommodations). Students may leave at this time or wait for the buses which we anticipate leaving at approximately 1:15 pm.

12th Grade: E-learning-12th grade students do not report to GHS.

It is very important that 10th and 11th grade students be present and on time at 7:30 am on Wednesday, March 2nd. Further, 11th grade students should make sure their devices are fully charged as the SAT is done electronically. Thanks for your help and all you do! Continue reading

Good afternoon. This message is going out to all GHS families grades 9-11.

As you may or may not be aware, graduation requirements have changed in Indiana. GHS administration and the guidance department would like to share this important information with you this coming Thursday, March 3rd, at 6:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. This meeting is intended for all parents and guardians of students attending GHS for the 2022-23 school year. New Indiana Graduation Pathway requirements AND new programming at GHS will be shared. We hope you will find time to attend. Thank you. Continue reading

9th grade students and their parents are invited to this event at Endress+Hauser! Free meal, Free T-shirt, Prizes & STEM Information. Here is a video of the last event: https://youtu.be/NVHvGe-WUQ4.

Linked is the flyer about this event. To get the free T-shirt, you must register by Feb. 28th. Continue reading

This message is to inform senior students and families that the FAFSA Completion Night scheduled for tonight, February 24 has been cancelled due to inclement weather. If the event is able to be rescheduled further communication will be sent out. Families needing FAFSA assistance can take advantage of the College Goal Sunday event that is this Sunday, February 27th from 2 - 7PM. FAFSA filing experts from across Indiana will be available during the event to help all attendees with filing their FAFSA at 41 locations statewide. For locations and more details, go to https://collegegoalsunday.org/ Continue reading

Good afternoon.  GHS will have an ASVAB & SAT Day on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.  This practice impacts each of the grades in the following way:

9th Grade:  E-learning-9th grade students do not report to GHS.

10th Grade:  All 10th Grade students will take the ASVAB on this day.  This test helps provide students information on strengths and weaknesses and potential careers they may want to consider pursuing.  Students can also satisfy one part of their graduation requirements with an appropriate score.  We anticipate 10th grade students finishing around 11 am (no accommodations) and around 11:30 am (with accommodations).  Students may leave at this time or wait for the buses which we anticipate leaving at approximately 1:15 pm.

11th Grade.  All 11th Grade students will take the SAT on this day.  The SAT has become the new Indiana School Accountability Exam and can satisfy one part of the graduation requirements with an appropriate score.  We anticipate 11th grade students finishing around 11:15 am (no accommodations) and around 1 pm (with accommodations).  Students may leave at this time or wait for the buses which we anticipate leaving at approximately 1:15 pm.

12th Grade:  E-learning-12th grade students do not report to GHS.

It is very important that 10th and 11th grade students be present and on time at 7:30 am on Wednesday, March 2nd.  Further, 11th grade students should make sure their devices are fully charged as the SAT is done electronically.  

Thanks for your help and all you do! Continue reading

Seniors who are planning on accessing financial aid for college in the 2022-2023 school year must complete the FAFSA by April 15. Need assistance completing the FAFSA? Check out these opportunities for assistance. 

• Greenwood Community High School will host a FAFSA Completion Night on Wednesday, February 24^th from 5:30 – 7:00 in the IMC/Library. Any seniors who have yet to file their FAFSA are encouraged to attend with their parents or guardians to receive on site FAFSA assistance from the financial aid experts at INvestED.  Attendees should enter through the door by the IMC/Library – labeled Door 3. It is recommended that families bring their 2020 tax return to this event. 

• The second and final College Goal Sunday this academic year is at 2pm on February 27th at 40 locations across Indiana. Check out the FAFSA filing and event resources available at CollegeGoalSunday.org to find the location closest to them, and items to help get organized and ready for the event.  

Please contact Lisa Laug at llaug@gws.k12.in.us with any questions.  Continue reading

Parents of Juniors:

On March 2nd, your student will participate in SAT testing.  SAT has replaced ISTEP as the graduation exam for your student.  The change to the SAT presents your student with the unique opportunity to share their scores with four universities for free while also completing a graduation requirement.  Additional information, test-taking advice and tips along with practice questions will be sent home with your junior on Monday.  


Students will have the opportunity to send their SAT scores to up to four universities for free.  This free opportunity occurs once during the pre-administration session (on Wednesday, February 16th).  We would highly recommend that you and your student discuss if they would like to share his/her score with a university.  If a student chooses not to share his/her scores during the pre-administration window he/she will NOT be able to go back and add a university at a later time for free.  We would also recommend that during the pre-administration process students be able to share a personal or family email address.  Once a student graduates, his/her Greenwood email address is no longer active and that may impact your student’s ability to access their College Board account.  Also, there is an optional questionnaire to answer questions about yourself, your educational experience, and your plans for after you graduate high school.  We would recommend again that you speak with your junior about whether you desire to complete this questionnaire and opt in to the student search service which connects students with information about colleges, universities, and scholarship opportunities.


Sophomores and Juniors will be the only students at GHS on Wednesday, March 2nd.  Sophomores will take the ASVAB, while Juniors take the SAT.  We recognize that your junior student may want to leave once they have completed the SAT.  Should your student choose to leave, please be aware that students will not be released from testing until the SAT is complete which will be around 11:45 (without accommodations) and closer to 1 pm (with accommodations).  


On the testing day, please have your student to school on time as testing begins promptly at 7:30 am on March 2nd.  Students will need a fully charged school issued Chromebook to complete their SAT.  If a student has been using his/her own device, the school will provide a Chromebook to use. Continue reading

Good afternoon. GHS will have an ASVAB & SAT Day on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. This practice impacts each of the grades in the following way:

9th Grade: E-learning-9th grade students do not report to GHS.
10th Grade: All 10th Grade students will take the ASVAB on this day. This test helps provide students information on strengths and weaknesses and potential careers they may want to consider pursuing. Students can also satisfy one part of their graduation requirements with an appropriate score. We anticipate 10th grade students finishing around 11 am (no accommodations) and around 11:30 am (with accommodations). Students may leave at this time or wait for the buses which we anticipate leaving at approximately 1:15 pm.
11th Grade. All 11th Grade students will take the SAT on this day. The SAT has become the new Indiana School Accountability Exam and can satisfy one part of the graduation requirements with an appropriate score. We anticipate 11th grade students finishing around 11:45 am (no accommodations) and around 1 pm (with accommodations). Students may leave at this time or wait for the buses which we anticipate leaving at approximately 1:15 pm.
12th Grade: E-learning-12th grade students do not report to GHS.
More information will be provided as we get closer to this date, but we wanted to make you aware early so you can make the necessary arrangements. Continue reading

GHS students and parents:
Good afternoon. From time to time, our school needs to address specific policy issues, similar to many business environments. This email is a gentle reminder to ensure all students are following our dress code policy, which is located in our student handbook, pages 21-22. As we begin a new semester, now is a good time to make improvements. To assist you in better understanding our concerns, here are some of the most common dress code violations. Hoods, beanies, bandanas, and baseball (all) hats are not permitted. Holes in jeans are not permitted. Slight rips are fine, but larger holes above the knees are a violation. Pajamas, house slippers, and blankets are not permitted. Dresses, skirts and shorts must be knee length. Boys in particular are wearing gym shorts considered too short. In general, all clothing must cover all skin from shoulders to knees when standing or bending.
*If you’ve worn clothing in the past that violates our dress code, please do not wear those items to school in the future. Beginning this semester, we will reinstate our after-school detention program for dress code and other violations. After-school detention will take place from 2:30-3:30 in the HS cafeteria. We will share this information with our students as well. For the vast majority of you, there will be no need to make changes in your day. Thank you for continuing to follow our handbook. For those students who knowingly violate the handbook, please note your behavior will be addressed accordingly. Thank you for your understanding and enjoy your weekend. Continue reading

Good afternoon.  The office will be open from 8 am to 2 pm on Tuesday, January 4th for any student who still needs to finish first semester final exams.  Please take advantage of the opportunity so you are ready to begin second semester courses on Wednesday.

Also, please remember school resumes Wednesday, January 5th.  First semester grades should be updated in PowerSchool by Tuesday at 3:00 pm.  If you would like a paper copy of your child’s grades, please contact the office at 889-4000 to request one.  Also, please have your child review his/her updated second semester schedule on Tuesday night or Wednesday morning since there have been many changes to student schedules.

We hope you had a great break, and we look forward to getting the semester started well on Wednesday!

Thanks again for all you do and have a great day! Continue reading

Final Exams begin at GHS on Monday, December 20th, and will finish on Wednesday, December 22th.  The complete schedule is linked here.  Finals represent a great opportunity to demonstrate learning and improve grades.  Please encourage your child to prepare thoroughly and do his/her best!

There will be make-up days for students who miss finals.  The make-up dayes will be Tuesday (12/28), Wednesday (12/29), and Thursday (12/30) from 8 am to 12:30 pm (exterior doors will lock at 11:00 am).  Also, students could make-up finals on Tuesday (1/4) beginning at 7:30 am and finishing by 3:30 pm (exterior doors will lock at 2:00 pm).  Please complete the linked form to inform us when your child plans on coming in to take the make-up Final Exams. Continue reading

The Greenwood Student Athletic Advisory Committee will be collecting canned goods from November 30 - December 19 to benefit the Good Cheer Fund. 

S.A.A.C. Members will also be on hand at the Girls and Boys Home Basketball games on December 3rd collecting cans. Any student who brings a canned good to this game will also receive a FREE SPECIALITY T-SHIRT. Students also get into the game for FREE by showing their Student ID at the door. Continue reading

On November 13th, the GEF in partnership with First Harvest Food Pantry will host a FREE Food Pantry Drive-Thru.  This event is open to any Johnson Country resident; no documentation needed.  We will distribute nonperishable food boxes to the first 200 families to arrive or while supplies last.  This drive-thru event will be held at the Greenwood High School staff parking lot from 10am-noon.  See the flyer linked below for more information:

Food Pantry Drive-Thru Continue reading

On Tuesday November 2 at 6pm, Greenwood Community High School will host financial aid night. Our partners at INvestED will provide an overview of the types of financial aid, key steps in the financial aid application process and what happens after the FAFSA is filed.  The presentation will take place in the high school auditorium at 6:00. Senior students and their parents or guardians are encouraged to attend. Attendees can enter through door 32 on the west side of the building. Continue reading

Tuesday, October 26 is PSAT Testing Day


On Tuesday, October 26, GHS will be administering the PSAT to all students grades 9-11. The PSAT provides students and teachers important data that helps determine students' level of college and career readiness, and it better prepares students for the SAT exam. 


Testing Time:

Officially, October 26 will be an E-Learning day for students grades 9-12. Students in grades 9-11 will be expected to be in attendance at GHS for the PSAT exam. The exam will begin sharply at 7:30am, and we anticipate students to be released at approximately 11:00am. Once students are dismissed from their testing room, they may either exit the building for the day or report to the cafeteria for lunch. Students who have an IEP or 504 (allowing additional time) should finish the PSAT exam at approximately 12:15pm (noon).  


Seniors will not report to GHS on Tuesday, October 26. Since October 26 is an E-Learning day, seniors will be expected to complete assignments at home. We also encourage all seniors to schedule senior capstone mentoring hours on this day. 


Lunch:

Students (grades 9-11) are not required to eat lunch at GHS; however, we will provide a regular lunch for all students (9-11) if they report to the cafeteria after the exam. 


Buses:

Students (grades 9-11) are permitted to leave the building once the school releases them from the testing room. If students do not have a ride home, busses will pick students up at 12:30pm and drop them off at their regular bus stop. All students riding the bus home must remain in the cafeteria until busses arrive at 12:30pm. Students are not permitted to leave the campus and return to catch a bus home.  Continue reading

Holiday Assistance The Christmas Angels Program is designed to provide gifts for children (newborn to 17) who would otherwise not have a Christmas. United Way’s mission is to assist as many children as possible. The program is not intended to supplement other Christmas assistance. If parents are no longer together, the children will be served through the parent/guardian with physical custody.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Nov. 10 - Applications will be taken in person only. Do not mail it in. To receive an application please contact Ms. Young at 317-889-4000 x3506 or via email at syoung@gws.k12.in.us
Sponsor a Family *If you'd like to sponsor a family in need this holiday season, please contact Ms. Young at syoung@gws.k12.in.us or 317-889-4000 x3506 Continue reading

On Monday 9/27, Jostens, who is our Graduation Cap/Gown and Product vendor, was at GHS to meet with seniors to discuss Graduation Products and distribute Senior Order Packets. If your student was not able to attend the meeting, they can pick up a Senior Packet in the Guidance Office. 

Our Jostens' representative will be here on Tuesday, October 5th from 10:00 - 12:20 on the senior rug to collect order forms. A reminder that all seniors must have a cap and gown in order to participate in the Commencement Ceremony in May. 

For more information, including product and order videos, CLICK HERE

Contact Brad Long with senior product order questions

(317) 535-8853

brad.long@jostens.com  Continue reading

A representative from Jostens was at GHS on 9/28 to meet with freshmen during PowerHour to discuss class rings and distribute the Class Ring Order Packet. If your student did not receive an order packet, they can pick one up in the Main Office. Our Jostens' representative, Brad Long, will be at GHS on October 5th during lunch to collect class ring orders from students. For more information please see the below videos or the class ring packet.

Class Ring Video
GHS Class Ring Order Information

Contact Brad Long with class ring questions (317) 535-8853
brad.long@jostens.com Continue reading

GHS Athletics is hosting a fundraiser:

Yard signs and car decals can be purchased at this website https://www.psychmxgrafix.com/greenwood-athletics/.  A table will be set up this Friday, Sept 24th, at the homecoming game with product samples and volunteers to answer questions.  Please support our athletes! Continue reading