Good evening Trojan Nation, this is Principal Carter Hillman with a message to update you on the GMHS Remote Learning Schedule and other associated issues:

• Remote Learning will begin on Monday, April 13th. GMHS will use the schedule noted on the GMHS website front page banner.  
• This schedule is posted on the front page of the GMHS website. Teacher’s daily “Office Hours” will be posted in the Staff Directory. Please note, as this week is Spring Break, not all teachers have yet posted their Office Hours. All hours will be posted by next week.
• For those students and parents waiting to pick up a device and/or internet hotspot to support Remote Learning, GMHS has not yet been contacted by Wake County in order to designate a “pickup” date. Once this date has been determined, those who have requested these items will be notified directly.
• Last Friday, WCPSS sent out a message to all students and parents concerning grades and grading during this time. If you did not receive this message, please be certain to visit www.wcpss.net for this information. Seniors, it is recommended if you have grading questions to email your alpha guidance counselor.
• As more information comes available through WCPSS, I will continue to update.  During this time, please keep your families safe.

Good evening Trojan Family!  This is a message from Principal, Carter Hillman, to update you on new information that has come available through State and County resources:

• Tomorrow, April 1st, from 12:00 to 3:00 PM, the school will be open for parents who need to pick up student medicines that have been left on the GMHS campus.
• March 30 through April 3: Teachers should continue to be contacting their students in preparation for Remote Learning starting on Monday, April 13th.  Students please check your Wake County emails to support teacher efforts.  Teachers may also be providing supplemental materials / readings to provide students preparation for Remote Learning.
• April 6 through April 10: Traditional Calendar Spring Break.  This is to provide teachers time with their families and fine tune the Remove Learning strategies they plan to use with students.
• April 13:  WCPSS Phase II – Remote Learning begins:  GMHS is working on developing a daily schedule for our students, based on WCPSS guidelines.  This schedule of classes will be shared with students and families by the end of this week.  Remote Learning may include, but not limited to; class time virtual meetings, teacher provided materials and learning (Flipped classroom presentations, for example), and office hours for students to be in communication with their teachers.  Lunch time, from 11:00 to 1:00, is provided daily to support WCPSS satellite food pick-ups. 
• Students and parents should be getting on PowerSchools to determine missing assignments prior to March 13, our last day at school.  Students need to be in communication with their teacher as to how they want this missing work made up. 
• Seniors, based on State Board guidelines for this school year, GMHS guidance counselors are now reviewing senior grades to determine passing requirements for each senior.  If you have questions, please email your alpha counselor.  If you do not know your alpha counselor, contact our Dean of Students, Mrs. Ciaccio at: jciaccio@wcpss.net.  She will forward your questions to the appropriate alpha counselor.
• At this time there has been no further county word as to High School Proms being rescheduled. 

• During this time, as information and clarity of messages continues to evolve daily, first and foremost, please keep you and your family safe. 

Special Message from the Principal

Attention Students:

• Please check your Wake County student email regularly during this time. Teachers are beginning communications with students this week and are using school-based emails for students in order to begin these communications.
• For those students who have yet had the opportunity to register for classes for the 2020-2021 school year:  It is important that you go into Powerschool and request your classes for next year.  You will have until April 3rd to do so or your classes will be chosen for you. If you have trouble getting into your Powerschool account, please contact Ms Shearin (cshearin1@wcpss.net), Ms Butler (mbutler6@wcpss.net), or Ms Ireland (aireland@wcpss.net).  If you have questions regarding registration, please contact your assigned counselor either by email or during office next week.   Please allow 1 working day for an email response.  For more detailed instructions, helpful links and forms, please visit Course Registration (under the Students tab) on the main GMHS website. 

Wednesday Memo 3-25-2020 – Good evening Garner Nation; this is Principal Carter Hillman with a Wednesday Memo:

• Parents and Students: Over the next week, WCPSS has asked each school to be in contact with our families in order to ensure all students have the access to a device and access to home internet, as it is moving forward in creating Remove Learning for the district.  GMHS needs only families in need of these resources to complete the form provided in the Green Banner located on the front page of the GMHS website. We are asking teachers to reach out to their homeroom students to complete this information.  Should you give this information to a teacher, there is no need to complete the website form as well.  I would ask if you have not heard from your student’s homeroom teacher by Wednesday, April 1st, please go to the GMHS website and complete the form.
• WCPSS is also asking all teachers to begin making contact with their students in order to prepare for Remote Learning.  These contacts should be general in nature but may include preparation work and/or assignments to prepare students for Remote Learning, starting Monday, April 13th.
• Spring Break is designated from April 6th through April 10th.  Students are not expected to complete schoolwork during this time, unless determined by the home.
• If students need their Wake ID Password reset in order to access school email, Google account, etc., please email Amanda Ireland at aireland@wcpss.net. 
• That ends your announcements for this week. Please keep your students safe and have a good evening.   Good-bye.

Tuesday Memo 3-17-2020 – Good evening Garner Nation; this is Principal Carter Hillman with a Tuesday Memo:

• Parents and Students: Based on guidance from WCPSS superintendent's office, "No core instruction assignments, projects or activities will be assigned nor graded and assessed throughout the duration of the school closure." At this point, GMHS teachers, including AP and IB courses, will NOT be posting new material and/or assignments to be completed during the closure. Should they do so, these assignments are to be ignored.  Teachers, at their discretion, may make resources available to help students and parents who would like to use such resources. As this situation continues to be a fluid situation, the district has said further guidance will be provided next week. Once new information comes available, this information will be posted.
• That ends your announcements for this week. Please keep your students safe and have a good evening.   Good-bye.

Monday Memo 3-09-2020 – Good evening Garner Nation; this is Principal Carter Hillman with a Monday Memo:

• For those who drop of students in the morning during morning carpool, please note that with the time change, it’s once again dark when dropping off your student.  Please be cautious at this time of day.
• Attention Students and Parents: Registration for next year’s classes will be taking place throughout the month of March.  Student Services began meeting with current freshman, through English classes, and with continue with Sophomores and Juniors.  For more information, you can visit the GMHS website under Students, and Course Registration.  Please discuss course selections for next year’s classes with your student.
• Seniors: Those who are planning to enter the workforce and seeking a full-time job after graduation, there will be a Wake County 2020 Job Fair on Thursday, April 2nd at NC State’s McKimmon Center for students with such plans.  Students will have the opportunity to meet with companies to discuss and learn about entry level positions.  This is a school-sponsored field trip through Career Services.  Visit the GMHS website, look under Career Services to register to attend and learn more about the event. 
• The GMHS Fine Arts Department is proud to announce its dates for the Spring Musical, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, March 19th, 20th, and 21st.  Cost per ticket is $10.00.  Curtains open on Thursday and Friday night at 7:00 PM.  Performance start time on Saturday is at 3:00 PM.
• Attention graduating seniors and parents:  Please mark your calendars; The GMHS graduation ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10th at 12:00 noon at the Raleigh Convention Center.  Due to the large size of the graduating class, each senior will receive six tickets for the event.  The school does not have any extra tickets, please plan accordingly.
• The National Technical Honor Society Induction Ceremony has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 24th, starting at 6:00 PM in the auditorium.
• The GMHS Special Education department would like to announce its Special Education Resource Evening on Wednesday, March 25th, at GMHS from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
• That ends your announcements for this week. Please keep your students safe and have a good evening.   Good-bye.

Monday Memo 3-02-2020 – Good evening Garner Nation; this is Principal Carter Hillman with a Monday Memo:

• Seniors: Jostens will be on campus this Wednesday, March 4th during both lunches to deliver cap and gown units and senior products.  All items must be paid for in full before students can receive their products.  Online payments must be made 48 hours prior to the delivery date.  Cash or money order only will be accepted on the delivery date.  For further information, please visit www.jostens.com.
• Attention Senior Parents:  Cap and Gown pictures new date will be this Friday, March 6th, in the Media Center.  This is not mandatory, but those who decide to participate must pay a $10.00 session fee the day of the setting.  Those paying the session fee will also have the option of purchasing key chains for an additional $10.00.  All forms of payment are accepted.  Cap and Gowns will be provided.  If you have any questions, find more information on the GMHS website or by contacting Mrs. Easton.
• Attention students and parents: Next Monday, March 9th, is a Teacher Workday.  There is no school for students on that day.
• Seniors: Those who are planning to enter the workforce and seeking a full-time job after graduation, there will be a C/O 2020 Job Fair on Thursday, April 2nd at NC State’s McKimmon Center for students with such plans.  Students will have the opportunity to meet with companies to discuss and learn about entry level positions.  This is a school-sponsored field trip through Career Services.  Visit the GMHS website, look under Career Services to register to attend and learn more about the event. 
• The GMHS Fine Arts Department is proud to announce its dates for the Spring Musical, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, March 19th, 20th, and 21st.  Cost per ticket is $10.00.  Curtains open on Thursday and Friday night at 7:00 PM.  Performance start time on Saturday is at 3:00 PM.
• Attention graduating seniors and parents:  Please mark your calendars; The GMHS graduation ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10th at 12:00 noon at the Raleigh Convention Center.  Due to the large size of the graduating class, each senior will receive six tickets for the event.  The school does not have any extra tickets, please plan accordingly.
• That ends your announcements for this week. Please keep your students safe and have a good evening.   Good-bye.

Monday Memo 2-24-2020 – Good evening Garner Nation; this is Principal Carter Hillman with a Monday Memo

• Juniors: Tomorrow, Tuesday, February 25^th all Juniors will be taking the ACT during the morning. This exam is a state-required test for all Juniors.
• The Trojan Women’s basketball team will be hosting Athens Drive tomorrow evening, Tuesday, February 25^th, in the first round of the NCHSAA playoffs. Game time is 7:00 PM.  The Men’s team will be hosting a second round NCHSSA playoff game this Thursday, February 27^th, starting at 7:00 PM, opponent to be determined.  Cost for a ticket for First and Second round playoff games is $7.00 each.  School-based and Trojan passes are not accepted for State playoff games.
• Seniors: Jostens will be on campus next Wednesday, March 4^th during both lunches to deliver cap and gown units and senior products. All items must be paid for in full before students can receive their products.  Online payments must be made 48 hours prior to the delivery date.  Cash or money order only will be accepted on the delivery date.  For further information, please visit www.jostens.com.
• Attention Senior Parents: Cap and Gown pictures new date will be next Friday, March 6^th, in the Media Center.  This is not mandatory, but those who decide to participate must pay a $10.00 session fee the day of the setting.  Those paying the session fee will also have the option of purchasing key chains for an additional $10.00.  All forms of payment are accepted.  Cap and Gowns will be provided.  If you have any questions, find more information on the GMHS website or by contacting Mrs. Easton.
• Attention students and parents: Monday, March 9^th, is a Teacher Workday.  There is no school for students on that day.
• Seniors: Those who are planning to enter the workforce and seeking a full-time job after graduation, there will be a C/O 2020 Job Fair on Thursday, April 2^nd at NC State’s McKimmon Center for students with such plans. Students will have the opportunity to meet with companies to discuss and learn about entry level positions.  This is a school-sponsored field trip through Career Services.  Visit the GMHS website, look under Career Services to register to attend and learn more about the event. 
• That ends your announcements for this week. Please keep your students safe and have a good evening.   Good-bye.

Wednesday Memo 2-19-2020 – Good evening Garner Nation; this is Principal Carter Hillman with a Wednesday Memo:

• Attention Senior Parents:  Cap and Gown pictures will be tomorrow, Thursday, February 20th, in the Media Center.  This is not mandatory, but those who decide to participate must pay a $10.00 session fee the day of the setting.  Those paying the session fee will also have the option of purchasing key chains for an additional $10.00.  All forms of payment are accepted.  Cap and Gowns will be provided.  If you have any questions, find more information on the GMHS website or by contacting Mrs. Easton.
• The National Technical Honor Society will have its induction ceremony tomorrow evening, Thursday, February 20th, starting at 6:00 PM in the auditorium.
• Juniors: Next Tuesday, February 25th all Juniors will be taking the ACT during the morning.  This exam is a state-required test for all Juniors.
• Seniors: Jostens will be on campus on Wednesday, March 4th during both lunches to deliver cap and gown units and senior products.  All items must be paid for in full before students can receive their products.  Online payments must be made 48 hours prior to the delivery date.  Cash or money order only will be accepted on the delivery date.  For further information, please visit www.jostens.com.
• That ends your announcements for this week. Please keep your students safe and have a good evening.   Good-bye.

Monday Memo 2-10-2020 – Good evening Garner Nation; this is Principal Carter Hillman with a Monday Memo:

• There will be a Relay-for-Life planning meeting on Tuesday, February 11th, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM in the media center.
• Attention students and parents: The annual GMHS Curriculum Showcase event is scheduled for this Wednesday, February 12th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.  Come learn what courses students can sign up for during the 2020-2021 school year.
• The GMHS Fine Arts Department is proud to announce a Drama Improv Troupe Performance scheduled for this Thursday, February 13th, starting at 7:00 PM in the auditorium.
• The first semester Honor Roll Breakfast is scheduled for this Friday, February 14th, staring at 8:00 AM in the school cafeteria.  Students will be called down to the event.
• Attention Students and Parents:  There is no school for students next Monday, February 17th and Tuesday, February 18th.  Monday is a WCPSS calendar vacation day and Tuesday is Teacher Workday. 
• Attention Senior Parents:  Cap and Gown pictures will be on Thursday, February 20th, in the Media Center.  This is not mandatory, but those who decide to participate must pay a $10.00 session fee the day of the setting.  Those paying the session fee will also have the option of purchasing key chains for an additional $10.00.  All forms of payment are accepted.  Cap and Gowns will be provided.  If you have any questions, find more information on the GMHS website or by contacting Mrs. Easton.
• The National Technical Honor Society will have it induction ceremony on Thursday, February 20th, starting at 6:00 PM in the auditorium.
• Juniors: On Tuesday, February 25th all Juniors will be taking the ACT during the morning.  This exam is a state-required test for all Juniors.
• That ends your announcements for this week. Please keep your students safe and have a good evening.   Good-bye.

Monday Memo 2-03-2020 – Good evening Garner Nation; this is Principal Carter Hillman with a Monday Memo:

Sophomores:  The final Personal Project meeting days are this Wednesday and Thursday, February 5th and 6th, throughout the day in the media center.

Senior and Senior Parents: Do you have seniors who will be seeking a part-time or full-time job after they graduate?  Then the Trojan Career Prep program is for them.  Students will have the opportunity to create a professional resume, learn job readiness skills from professionals in the community during our Garner Career Prep Program, and attend the Class of 2020 Job Fair this April.  To learn more, go to the GMHS website, look under Career Services.  Permission forms are available in Room 1101 and are due by this Friday, February 7th.

Parents:  Do you have a student who has a business idea that they would like to develop or who is already an entrepreneur and would like to compete for prizes?  Join us for the GMHS’ first Business Pitch Competition, which is similar to the TV show, Shark Tank.  Students will have the opportunity to work with local entrepreneurs to refine their business idea, pitch their idea to local business owners and win prizes.  Go to the GMHS website, under Career Services to learn more and to register.  Sessions start next Tuesday, February 4th.

There will be a Relay-for-Life planning meeting on Tuesday, February 11th, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM in the media center.

Attention students and parents: The annual GMHS Curriculum Showcase event is scheduled for Wednesday, February 12th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.  Come learn what courses students can sign up for during the 2020-2021 school year.

The GMHS Fine Arts Department is proud to announce a Drama Improv Troupe Performance scheduled for Thursday, February 13th, starting at 7:00 PM in the auditorium.

The first semester Honor Roll Breakfast is scheduled for Friday, February 14th, staring at 8:00 AM in the school cafeteria.  Students will be called down to the event.

Attention Senior Parents:  Cap and Gown pictures will be Thursday, February 20th, in the Media Center.  This is not mandatory, but those who decide to participate must pay a $10.00 session fee the day of the setting.  Those paying the session fee will also have the option of purchasing key chains for an additional $10.00.  All forms of payment are accepted.  Cap and Gowns will be provided.  If you have any questions, find more information on the GMHS website or by contacting Mrs. Easton.

That ends your announcements for this week. Please keep your students safe and have a good evening.   Good-bye.

Monday Memo 1-27-2020 – Good evening Garner Nation; this is Principal Carter Hillman with a Monday Memo:

• This Wednesday, January 29th is a Protected Teacher Workday.  School is closed to students on that day.
• Attention students and parents:  The Annual GMHS Trojan’s 4-A-Cure St. Baldrick’s Event is scheduled for this Friday, January 31st, starting at 4:30 PM.
• The ASVAB Exam will be given next Wednesday, February 5th for students in grades 10 through 12.  The ASVAB is for students interested in the military, seeking practice for the SAT/ACT exams or Career Exploration.  Signup is required and can be found on the GMHS website, under Career Services.
• There will be a Student Senate meeting next Thursday, February 6th, starting at 1:50 PM in the cafeteria
• Senior and Senior Parents: Do you have seniors who will be seeking a part-time or full-time job after they graduate?  Then the Trojan Career Prep program is for them.  Students will have the opportunity to create a professional resume, learn job readiness skills from professionals in the community during our Garner Career Prep Program, and attend the Class of 2020 Job Fair this April.  To learn more, go to the GMHS website, look under Career Services.  Permission forms are available in Room 1101 and are due by next Friday, February 7th.
• On Saturday, February 8th, from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM, The Princeton Review will be at the Southeast Regional Library in Garner to give a FREE practice ACT exam for students, ages 16 and over.  A Princeton Review proctor will be present.  After the exam students will receive a comprehensive score report detailing their strengths and weaknesses.  Seating is limited.  Interested students must register through the Princeton Review website.  If a student has not registered, they will not be able to take the test.  The GMHS Media Center can provide the registration link to students.
• Parents:  Do you have a student who has a business idea that they would like to develop or who is already an entrepreneur and would like to compete for prizes?  Join us for the GMHS’ first Business Pitch Competition, which is similar to the TV show, Shark Tank.  Students will have the opportunity to work with local entrepreneurs to refine their business idea, pitch their idea to local business owners and win prizes.  Go to the GMHS website, under Career Services to learn more and to register.  Sessions start next Tuesday, February 4th.
• Attention students and parents: The annual GMHS Curriculum Showcase event is scheduled for Wednesday, February 12th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.  Come learn what courses students can sign up for during the 2020-2021 school year.
• That ends your announcements for this week. Please keep your students safe and have a good evening.   Good-bye.