Letter to all stakeholders from Greenwood Community Schools Superintendent, Dr. Kent DeKoninck.  Continue reading

The deadline to order the 2016-2017 GHS Yearbook is Nov. 18. November-Sales-Campaign_20161101-141056_1.pdf

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Do you have a senior best friend, brother, or sister? One way to send a permanent “good luck” and “I am so proud of you” message is to publish a Senior Personal in the yearbook. If you are a senior and know your parents intend to get one but haven’t done so yet, please share this information with them. Senior Personal spaces are basically sold out. The yearbook staff is designing those yearbook pages right now. If you want a Senior Personal in the yearbook, you need to pick up a form in the front office or in Room K105 OR print one from the school’s website and bring that form with payment, photos, and message to the front office by this Friday. Over Fall Break, the yearbook staff will finalize all Senior Personals and adjust pages as needed. After Fall Break, no Senior Personals will be accepted because no space will exist for additional ones. Continue reading

We wanted to provide you a reminder of drop-off and pick-up procedures:

*Please follow the indicated route (in yellow) to drop-off students before school and pick-up students after school at door 32 (until 2:40 pm or 2:10 pm on Wednesdays).
*Please avoid the front parking lot (in red) so staff can enter safely and buses can unload in a safe manner.  After the buses depart in the morning (7:15 am), some of you have been dropping students off in the front.  While not encouraged, please understand there will be no one directing traffic at this time and you should follow traffic rules and signs.  After the buses depart in the afternoon (2:40 pm or 2:10 pm on Wednesdays), there will be someone directing traffic at the "T" by the school until approximately 12 minutes after school ends.  Again, you should follow traffic rules and signs when no one is directing.

We understand and recognize this procedure may require you arrive earlier in the mornings or later in the afternoons to avoid lines, but we believe it is in the best interest of all students.  Thus, please make the necessary accomodations and adjustments to help each school day begin and end as best it can. Continue reading

Parents:  The Parent Volunteer Form as well as the Limited Criminal History Request Form are both available under the "Parents" tab on the top of the school website.  Both forms must be completed, returned, and approved to volunteer for a GCS activity or event.  Due to new state regulations, the Limited Criminal History Request Form asks for an individual's Social Security Number.  You are welcome to come in and complete this document in the office in person if you prefer due to the nature of this information.  Thanks for your willingness to help with the numerous activities and events offered through GCS and please feel free to call the office at 889-4000 if you have any questions. Continue reading

Parents:   Attached is a more detailed account of parent access and use in Canvas.  Also, attached is a document explaining how to add multiple children to a parent accout (for parents with multiple children in school). Continue reading

GHS now utilizes Canvas as a learning management system.  Teachers are being asked to do the following:  

1)  Maintain a front page with contact information along with course rules/information.
2)  Utilize the calendar feature to announce major work (i.e. tests, papers, projects, etc.).
3)  Increase student online submissions in honors' courses.

Many teachers are going above these year one expectations by including additional, useful information for students.  As a parent/guardian, you have the ability to link to your child's account and become an "observer" in Canvas to view what teachers post relevant to course material.  You will not be able to see any other students' information, scores, or work.

To sign up, go to the Greenwood High School homepage (http://www.gws.k12.in.us/greenwood-high-school).  Under the "Parents" link, select "Canvas."  You will enter your name and email address along with your child's username/password and you can begin observing.  We hope you find this system beneficial as you help your child stay up to date and perform his/her best in all of his/her academic pursuits.

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Good afternoon.  Parents, we wanted to provide you a reminder of a few items:

*Meet the Teacher has been moved and will be next Tuesday, August 16^th.  The event will begin at 5:30 pm and attched is more  information.

*Students:  Please only cross the road where there is a staff member present and when that staff member indicates it is time to do so.

*Attention all parents who either pick up or drop off their children.

                -Please always drive in single file lines. 

                -Please avoid the bus drop pick area from 7 to 7:15 in the morning and 2:20 to 2:35 in the afternoon (adjust the time accordingly for Wednesday early dismissal).  The purpose of this request is to allow our buses to safely and efficiently transport our students.

                -Finally, please continue to be patient, think of others, and do all you can to ensure the safety of all individuals in the parking lot.

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"Meet The Teacher Night" will be Tuesday, August 16th. This night is dedicated to allowing parents/guardians to walk their child's schedule, meet their teachers, and learn more about class expectations and curriculum. Period 1 class will begin promptly at 5:30pm. Each class will be 15 minutes, and the night will conclude with Period 7 ending at 7:45pm. We hope to see you there, and don't forget your schedule! Continue reading

Please see the new health service documents attached below or above under the "Info" tab for 2016-2017 school year.  Feel free to contact the nurse's office at 889-4015 if you need more information.

Consent to Treat with HIPAA
Consent to Treat with HIPPA (Spanish)
Medication Consent Form
School Immunization Requirements
School Immunization Requirements (Spanish) Continue reading

Greenwood High School will broadcast its graduation live on Friday, May 27th, at 7:00 online at the following link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB86I85v7xo

The link should become active at approximately 6:50 pm on Friday and replays of graduation should also be available following the conclusion of graduation.  Please realize this camera will be fixed and will cover the podium as well as the area students receive their diplomas.  While this broadcast will not replace, or equal, the experience of being present in the gymnasium, we hope this view provides an opportunity for those family or friends who are unable to attend graduation to celebrate the Class of 2016! Continue reading

Good afternoon.  Last week completed the midterm of our fourth nine weeks.   Students' grades should be updated on PowerSchool.  If you would like to request a paper copy of the midterm or if you need your username/password to log into to PowerSchool, please contact the high school at 889-4000.  Thank you for all your help this year and always and please continue to encourage your child during this final push to the end of the school year.  Have a great evening! Continue reading

In honor of Earth Day, the Environmental Club hosted Snapshot Earth, a photography competition for GHS students. Students submitted their photos that celebrated nature. You'll find the winners' photos featured on the Greenwood High School webpage's slideshow.

Congratulations to:

1st place:   Cara Benjamin
2nd place:   Bridget Lindstrom
3rd place:   Logan Ferise
4th place:  Allison Newman
4th place:   Emirie Southwick
5th place:  Emirie Southwick
Honorable Mention:   Collin Graber
Honorable Mention:  Collin Graber
Honorable Mention:  Samantha Duvall
Honorable mention:  Allison Newman

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PROM 2016 - The Junior Class of Greenwood Community High School presents "Vintage Hollywood" on Friday, April 29, 2016 from 7:00pm - 11:00pm at the Historic Union Station.  A plated dinner will be served at 7:30pm.  Prom Coronation will take place at 10:30pm (Parents are welcome to attend as this time).  All students are expected to be at school all day on Friday, April 29th.   

PROM tickets will be on sale Wednesday, April 13th, Thursday, April 14th, and Friday, April 15th during all 3 lunch periods.   Cost will be $60.00 per ticket.  Cash and Checks accepted ONLY.  Checks payable to GHS Prom.  Plus note: We can not accept checks including both the prom and post-prom events combined into one check.  Parking is not included in the ticket price this year!  We strong suggest carpooling with friends or parking at one of the Circle Center Mall parking garages that evening.     

Students planning to bring a non-GHS student must have a completed guest request form at time of purchase.  Students must be at least in the 9th grade and no more than 20 years of age.  A parent signature and copy of your guest's driver's license is also required.  ( Form attached).

Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.  No exceptions!

Questions: Please contact Mrs. Swisher in the Athletic Office.   Continue reading

Good afternoon.  We hope all of you have had a safe and restful Spring Break and that students are eager to return on Monday morning.  The third nine weeks grades became official in PowerSchool the week before break and we are now in the fourth nine weeks.   If you need helping logging into PowerSchool or would like a paper copy of your child’s grades, please contact the office at 889-4000. 

As we begin this fourth nine weeks, please continue to encourage your child to make the most out of each day and continue with his or her best effort to complete this year.

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

Seniors:  You have the opportunity to waive one second semester final exam based upon your attendance, grades, and discipline within that section.  See the attached document with specific guidelines and requirements.   Continue reading

Each month GHS submits a digital Parent Newsletter sharing important dates, events, news, and successes. Just click the link http://www.gws.k12.in.us/ghs-information/parent-newsletter to view recent submissions.

If you're not directly receiving our newsletters via email, please contact Karen Shotts at 889-4008 or by email at kshotts@gws.k12.in.us. Enjoy, and we'd love to hear your feedback. Our latest edition (March) has "NEW" next to the link.  Continue reading

Yesterday’s monthly emailed parent newsletter has caused a spike in yearbook orders. If you want a 2015-2016 yearbook and were planning to get one of the extras ordered by the yearbook staff, you need to act now. These books are expected to sell out by Spring Break. Pick up order forms in the front office or in Room K105. Continue reading

Good afternoon.  Last week completed the midterm of our third nine weeks.  Student grades should be updated on PowerSchool.  If you would like to request a paper copy of the midterm or if you need your username or password for PowerSchool, please contact the high school at 889-4000. 

Also, as students prepare to schedule their classes for the 2016-2017 school year, they have been informed that the list of elective courses is now available on the school website along with a description of the new, online course options.  Thanks for all you do and have a great week! Continue reading

Rhapsody (our advanced mixed chorus at the high school ) will be singing the Star-Spangled Banner in Cincinnati on April 23^rd at the Cubs vs. Reds game that night (7:10 PM start time). Our choir was selected after submitting an audition recording. The Rhapsody singers would love to have some support from the community at Great American Ball Park.

Please see link and Lisa Knartzer in the music office for tickets. $20/ticket – come support the choir and enjoy the evening.  It is a great place to see a game and the visiting Cubs! Continue reading