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

• All information provided in this Memo is posted on the GMHS website under the “Principal’s Message.”
• This Thursday, May 13th, is a county-based Asynchronous Day.  There will be no live instruction as teachers will post assignments to be completed.  Students will be marked present for classes by completing these assignments.
• Do you have a student seeking a career in professional sports or want to play in college?  Encourage your student to join us next Tuesday, May 18th, at 7:00 PM for a virtual event to hear from three Garner Alumni who received multiple college scholarships, played in college, and in the NFL.  They will talk about NCAA guidelines, eligibility requirements, challenges and benefits of playing at the next level, making it to the pros, and much more.  Topics will benefit all athletes.  Go to the GMHS website and look under Career Services to learn more and to register.
• Attention Juniors and Seniors.  Traditional Summer School Applications are now open.  Those juniors and seniors who feel they are in jeopardy of not passing a class(es) needed for graduation, please visit the GMHS home page and click on the link entitled "Traditional Summer School."  There are only 60 spots available, so students will be selected by grade level on a first come, first serve basis.
• GMHS has posted its final exam schedule on the website home page.  Students who are assigned to take CTE and EOC state-based exams are required to take these exams in person.  All teacher-made exams will be virtual this school year to reduce the number of students coming to school during final exams.  During the first four days of exams, any student who needs to come to school for a CTE exam can stay for both exam periods and take their virtual exam in that teacher’s classroom.  For questions about your student’s specific exam schedule, please reach out to your student’s teachers.
• Parents, did you know that Career Services sends out a weekly email to all student’s WCPSS email address by Friday of each week.  The email contains information about part-time jobs for all students, full-time jobs for upcoming graduates, summer camps, virtual events, and so much more.  Contact Mrs. Daughenbaugh if you have any questions.
• Attention Seniors and parents: Please mark your calendars for Thursday, June 10th for graduation ceremonies in Trojan Stadium.  There will be two graduation sessions (based on the student’s last name) at 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.  Should there be inclement weather, the make-up day is Friday, June 11th, same times.  Graduation rehearsals have been set for Tuesday, June 8th at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM.  Seniors must be at rehearsal in order participate in their graduation ceremony.
• That ends your announcements for this evening.  Please keep your students safe, continue to keep in communication with your teachers, and have a good evening.

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

• All information provided in this Memo is posted on the GMHS website under the “Principal’s Message.”
• This week is Teacher Appreciation Week.  Teachers have gone the extra mile this passed school year to support their students and family during this very trying time.  Please take a moment and send a note or email to a teacher and/or teachers to express your appreciation for all that done to make Garner such a great place to be.
• Attention Juniors and Seniors.  Traditional Summer School Applications are now open.  Those juniors and seniors who feel they are in jeopardy of not passing a class(es) needed for graduation, please visit the GMHS home page and click on the link entitled "Traditional Summer School."  There are only 60 spots available, so students will be selected by grade level on a first come, first serve basis.
• GMHS has posted its final exam schedule on the website home page.  Students who are assigned to take CTE and EOC state-based exams are required to take these exams in person.  All teacher-made exams will be virtual this school year to reduce the number of students coming to school during final exams.  During the first four days of exams, any student who needs to come to school for a CTE exam can stay for both exam periods and take their virtual exam in that teacher’s classroom.  For questions about your student’s specific exam schedule, please reach out to your student’s teachers.
• Please note that the scheduled county-based Asynchronous Day, planned for Wednesday, May 5th, has been moved to next Thursday, May 13th.  This Wednesday will be a regular school day for students.
• Attention Seniors and parents: Please mark your calendars for Thursday, June 10th for graduation ceremonies in Trojan Stadium.  There will be two graduation sessions (based on the student’s last name) at 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.  Should there be inclement weather, the make-up day is Friday, June 11th, same times.  Graduation rehearsals have been set for Tuesday, June 8th at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM.  Seniors must be at rehearsals in order participate in graduation ceremonies.
• Seniors, Timber Drive Elementary would like to invite former Timberwolves from the Class of 2021 back to walk the halls one last time.  Timber Drive students will line the halls and clap as you proudly walk in your cap and gown.  This event will take place at Timber Drive on Wednesday, June 9th at 2:00 PM.  Immediate family is welcome to join us and celebrate their graduating students.  There will be a small reception after the clap out to celebrate the Class of 2021.  For the interested, please see the Timber Drive website for more information.
• That ends your announcements for this evening.  Please keep your students safe, continue to keep in communication with your teachers, and have a good evening.

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

• All information provided in this Memo is posted on the GMHS website under the “Principal’s Message.”
• For those families contemplating Virtual Academy for the upcoming school year, GMHS has provided some general information on the GMHS website under Academics and Programs.  Look for the Virtual Academy tab.
• Sophomores: GMHS will be giving the PreACT to all 10th grade students this Wednesday, April 28th.  The test can ONLY be taken in person.  Please check your school email concerning the PreACT as final preparation information has been shared with you. Testing will be on GMHS campus for all 10th grade students.  Testing will begin at 7:30 AM and will end around 11:00 AM when students are excused from the building.  Student may bring a calculator to use on the math section.
• This Wednesday, April 28th, is a county-based Asynchronous Day for Freshman, Junior, and Senior students. Only Sophomore students are to report to campus on Wednesday for Pre-ACT testing.  There will be no live instruction as teachers will post assignments to be completed.  Students will be marked present for classes by completing these assignments.
• Seniors, Jostens will be on campus this Wednesday, April 28th, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM to deliver Cap and Gowns, and Senior Products.  Jostens will be located outside the front of the building in the Carpool Loop.
• Attention Seniors and parents: Please mark your calendars for Thursday, June 10th for graduation ceremonies in Trojan Stadium.  There will be two graduation sessions (based on the student’s last name) at 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.  Should there be inclement weather, the make-up day is Friday, June 11th, same times.  Graduation rehearsals have been set for Tuesday, June 8th at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM.  Seniors must be at rehearsals in order participate in graduation ceremonies.
• All seniors received a school-based email promoting the upcoming senior activities, including graduation information.  All seniors will be required to view the “Virtual Senior Meeting” set to go out on Thursday and Friday, April 29th and 30th, and respond to the Senior Survey.
• Seniors, Timber Drive Elementary would like to invite former Timberwolves from the Class of 2021 back to walk the halls one last time.  Timber Drive students will line the halls and clap as you proudly walk in your cap and gown.  This event will take place at Timber Drive on Wednesday, June 9th at 2:00 PM.  Immediate family is welcome to join us and celebrate their graduating students.  There will be a small reception after the clap out to celebrate the Class of 2021.  For the interested, please see the Timber Drive website for more information.
• Attention students, information concerning GMHS Final Exams will be posted on the GMHS website by the end of this week.
• That ends your announcements for this evening.  Please keep your students safe, continue to keep in communication with your teachers, and have a good evening.

Monday Memo – Good evening Garner Nation; this is Principal Carter Hillman with a Monday Memo on Tuesday:

• All information provided in this Memo is posted on the GMHS website under the “Principal’s Message.”
• Students who have signed up for Plan A, in-person learning and do not attend in-person classes will be assigned unexcused absences for those days.  They will have three days to turn in excused notes to be changed absences to excused absence. There will be no exceptions to this policy.
• Sophomores: GMHS will be giving the PreACT to all 10th grade students on Wednesday, April 28th.  The test can ONLY be taken in person.  Please check your school email for important information about the PreACT.  Please complete the survey as soon as possible.  Testing will be on GMHS campus for all 10th grade students.  Testing will begin at 7:30 AM and will end around 11:00 AM when students are excused from the building.  Student may bring a calculator to use on the math section.
• Seniors, Jostens will be on campus on Wednesday, April 28th, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM to deliver Cap and Gowns, and Senior Products.  Jostens will be located outside the front of the building in the Carpool Loop.
• Parents, families with students who are currently ineligible for school bus transportation may request service for the current school year. Requests are reviewed in the order they are received, and any approval is for the current school year only.  Those making this request will need to complete the Bus Attestation Form as well.  These can be found on the WCPSS website under the Transportation link.  Please contact Mrs. Smith at GMHS should you have any questions.
• Seniors, Please check your school-based email.  Mr. Pruette sent an email requesting Name Verification for the reading of names at graduation.  If you have questions, contact Mrs. LeRoux at cleroux@wcpss.net. Please note, receiving this email does not guarantee that you are graduating.
• Attention Seniors and parents: Please mark your calendars for Thursday, June 10th for graduation ceremonies in Trojan Stadium.  There will be two graduation sessions (based on the student’s last name) at 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.  Should there be inclement weather, the make-up day is Friday, June 11th, same times.  More detailed information will be coming out next week.
• Seniors, Timber Drive Elementary would like to invite former Timberwolves from the Class of 2021 back to walk the halls one last time.  Timber Drive students will line the halls and clap as you proudly walk in your cap and gown.  This event will take place at Timber Drive on Wednesday, June 9th at 2:00 PM.  Immediate family is welcome to join us and celebrate their graduating students.  There will be a small reception after the clap out to celebrate the Class of 2021.  For those interested, please see the Timber Drive website for more information.
• That ends your announcements for this evening.  Please keep your students safe, continue to keep in communication with your teachers, and have a good evening.