GHS Announcements 8-19-26

Wednesday, August 19

Sophomore WIN Meeting:

There will be a meeting today for all Sophomores during WIN in the Theatre.  Report to your WIN teacher first for attendance and you will go as a class to the Theatre for the meeting.

Key Club:

Are you looking for a great way to give back to your community, earn service hours, and make new friends? Then you should join Key Club! Our first meeting will be Monday, August 24th at 6:30 pm in room 13. Everyone is welcome and snacks will be provided! See you there!

Freshman Class Officer Petitions:

Attention Freshmen: Would you like to be your Class President, Vice-President, Secretary, or Treasurer for the 2026-27 school year? Class Officer petitions are now available.  Pick one up from Mrs. Laingen in Room 19 or Mrs. Brewer in Room 26. All petitions need 25 signatures, a signed contract, and must be returned by today.  Candidates will be placed on a ballot for a class election.  Class officers are members of the Student Council and are expected to fulfill all membership duties.

Pride Alliance:

Are you, a family member, or a friend a part of the LGBTQ+ community? Come to Pride Alliance! Meetings are on Fridays from 7:30 to 7:50 a.m. in Mrs. Davidson’s room, room 10. Show up whenever you can for a safe space full of acceptance and education. Weekly meetings discuss a multitude of topics such as mental health and queer history. We hope to see you there!

Scholastic Bowl:

Love trivia? Do your friends ever say, “How did you know that?!” Join Scholastic Bowl!! See or email Mrs. Brossman in room 4 or Mrs. Young in room 45 for more information about this fun IHSA-sanctioned extracurricular activity soon.

Foreign Language Club:

Attention all students interested in joining the Foreign Language Club: Please come to room 3 today to pick up a calendar for the year and to sign up on our roster. Have any questions? See Mrs. Lindberg in room 3. Thank you!

The BRIDGE:

Were you interested in Unified PE, but it did not work in your schedule? Are you motivated to build connections with all students at GHS? Would you like to help plan activities for the school about inclusion and respect? Check out the new student-led activity, The BRIDGE - Building Relationships for Inclusion, Diversity, and Growth in Education. Contact Mrs. Easley, Room 8, for additional information. 

Homecoming Guest Forms:

Guest Verification forms for the Homecoming Dance are available outside the Assistant Principals' office or in the Front Office.  These will be due to the Assistant Principals' office no later than Thursday, August 27 at 3:00 pm.  There will not be any exceptions to the deadline.

Bowling Clinic:

There is a High School Pre-Season Instructional Bowling Clinic today from 6:00-8:00 pm at Arcadia Family Fun Center, price is $15.  Bowling open gyms will take place on Wednesdays for three weeks beginning on Wednesday, August 26 from 3:30 to 5:00 pm and will end on September 9.  If you have questions, stop by the Athletic Office for the coaches’ email addresses. 

Here are the main dishes on our lunch lines:

Darnall’s Diner

Hot Dog

Chili Dog

Tyson Spicy Chicken Sandwich

Green Machine Grill

Hamburger

Cheeseburger

Chicken Tenders with Roll

Green & White Deli

Deli Sandwiches

Wraps

Chef Salads

Uncrustables