Good evening, Trojans. This is principal Matthew Price with your weekly announcements. We had a fantastic first day of school. I appreciate everyone’s patience and attention today as we navigated day 1. Only 179 to go!

 

District emails are continuously going out to parents who have not created their Infinite Campus parent portals. Email Ms. Warren if you need further assistance at nwarren@wcpss.net

 

Student handbooks are going out to all students. Please review with your student, sign and return the last page to the main office.

 

Seniors, if you have received the 2nd dose of the Meningococcal shot please drop off your updated immunization record to Ms. Warren in Student Services. You are required to complete this by October of 2025. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Warren. 

 

Freshman Class officer intent to run forms for Freshman class officer elections and Student Senate forms for all grades are available in room 4118 - Mrs. Cottengim's room. All forms are due back to room 4118 by Sept. 3rd. Email jcottengim@wcpss.net if you have any questions.

 

Underclassmen Picture Day will be Friday, September 5th in the small gym. Picture day forms will be provided during students' 2A class or in the main office. Picture day schedules, with students' picture time, will be posted in the main lobby the week of pictures. Any further questions can be directed to Mrs. Easton  beaston@wcpss.net 

 

Auditions for the Student-Directed One Acts will be held this Thursday, August 28 after school in the Auditorium from 2:30 to 4pm. Audition forms will need to be completed prior to audition day and are available on the Drama website or can be picked up in the Auditorium. Tech Crew application forms are available and are also due on August 28th. More information and forms can be found on the Drama website: gmhsdrama.com 

 

These are all the announcements that I have for this week. We had a great first day, and I look forward to a great year! GO TROJANS!

 

Good evening, Trojans. This is principal Matthew Price with your weekly announcements

 

First, please be reminded of our Open House on Thursday August 21st from 6:00-7:30 pm. Students and their families can drop in to see their teachers, walk their schedules, and hear from some of our organizations and booster clubs.

 

At this time all schedule change requests have been mitigated. Students must attend their A and B day classes as assigned in Infinite Campus next Monday and Tuesday. Beginning on Wednesday we will have a short schedule adjustment period. Stay tuned to your student email so that you know how to request any changes.

 

Freshman class office intent to run forms are available in room 4118. These are for any freshman who would like to run for class office. They will need a president, vp, secretary, treasurer, and projects director. Forms are due Wednesday Sept 3rd. Reach out to Mrs Cottengim if you have any questions. 

 

Auditions for the Student-Directed One Acts will be held on Thursday, August 28 after school in the Auditorium from 2:30 to 4pm. Audition forms will need to be completed prior to audition day and are available on the Drama website or can be picked up in the Auditorium. Tech Crew application forms are available and are also due on August 28th. More information and forms can be found on the Drama website: gmhsdrama.com 

 

Student planners for the 25-26 school year can be purchased on our website through the Online School Payments for $10.00. This student agenda is Garner specific and can be a very useful tool to help your student stay organized. It includes our A/B calendar, bell schedules, subject specific pages and much more. Once purchased, planners can be picked up at our Open House, or they will be delivered to your student on the 1st day of school. You can also email Amy Bennett (abennet1@wcpss.net) to arrange a different pickup time. 

 

Please take a moment to view our new carpool video. This will give you essential information to make sure that drop-off and pick-up run as smoothly as possible. The video can be found posted on our school website and is also linked here for our digital readers. 

 

These are all the announcements that I have for this week. GO TROJANS!

Good evening, Trojans. This is principal Matthew Price with your weekly announcements. We had a fantastic start to school. I remain impressed with our students and their ability to jump into this school year with both feet. Well done!

 

This is a reminder that our cell phone policy and tardy sweep (Start on Time) procedures will both begin this week. Please help us remind your students to be on time to each class, as well as remaining off of their cell phones in class. Students met with administration last week to review all policies.

 

Student planners for the 25-26 school year can be purchased on our website through the Online School Payments for $10.00. This student agenda is Garner specific and can be a very useful tool to help your student stay organized. It includes our A/B calendar, bell schedules, subject specific pages and much more. Once purchased, planners will be delivered to your student in class.

 

Underclassmen Picture Day will be Friday, September 5th, in the small gym. Picture day forms should have been provided during the students' 2A class. If Students still need a form, they can pick up forms in the main office.  Picture day schedules, including students' picture times, have been posted in the main lobby and on the school's website. Students will go to the small gym according to their grade and last name initial. If you have any more questions, please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Easton  beaston@wcpss.net .   

 

College & Financial night for Juniors, Seniors and their guardians will take place on Thursday, September 25 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM in the GMHS Auditorium. Come out to ask any questions you may have about College acceptance and financial aid.

College & Financial night 

 

If you see a faculty member going above and beyond please take a moment to complete our Trojan Shout Out form in order for them to be recognized. We recognize all Shout Outs in front of the faculty to acknowledge our Trojan faculty who are working so hard to make a positive impact on our kids.

 

These are all the announcements that I have for this week. GO TROJANS!

Good evening, Trojans. This is Principal Matthew Price with the first edition of your weekly announcements for the 25-26 school year. For those of you who are new to Garner, I send these messages out on Monday evenings throughout the school year to help keep everyone aware of what’s going on at school. There is also an email version of each message, and archived Monday Messages can be found on the school website.

 

Freshman orientation will be held on August 14th for parents and incoming freshman students. The main presentation will begin promptly at 9 am in the auditorium.  Please see our GMHS website for details and to register.

 

Open House for all students will be on August 21st from 6:00-7:30. Students and families will be allowed to meet the teachers and walk their schedules during this time. There will also be information about clubs, activities, and PTA/Booster club membership during this time. Open House will take place on a drop-in basis, so feel free to come when you can between the hours of 6:00-7:30.

 

A schedule change form has been posted on the GMHS Website. Please email Ms. Valcheff if you have any questions. Students will be allowed to request schedule changes from August 1st - August 8th prior to the start of school. Please read the directions in the Schedule Change Form for directions on any schedule changes after the August 8th date. There is an option in the schedule change form if you are completely missing a schedule.

 

Off-Campus Lunch Pass and Parking Pass pick up will occur August 11 - 15 from 10 am - 12 pm by the entrance to the student parking lot. Even if you had an off-campus pass last year, you still need to fill out an application and pay using the online school payments.Both are located on the GMHS website.

 

Please see the link below for information about the required immunizations needed before your student begins their Senior year.

Immunization Requirements For Rising Seniors 

 

Ms. Warren will be working on a special project concerning the Infinite Campus Parent Portal during the week of August 4–8. To ensure you receive a follow-up email with confirmation, please complete the Google Form linked at the bottom of this message.

https://forms.gle/NLmVaRWR4912ksKL7 

 

Families can view current transportation details, such as route numbers and stop locations, in their Campus Parent account on Infinite Campus.  Bus routes are no longer posted online.   Parents will receive 2025–26 bus route information on August 15, 2025. If your student is assigned to a bus but does not ride regularly, please submit a decline transportation form.

 

We’re excited to share that Garner has been added to the Universal Free Breakfast Program for the 2025-26 school year! All students attending Garner will be able to enjoy a free, nutritious breakfast every school day with no benefits application required. Families will still need to complete a free and reduced lunch application for lunch, however. This can be done by visiting http://www.myschoolapps.com/. Each year, schools are re-evaluated for participation in the program based on updated data from the Free and Reduced-Price Meals program, as required by federal guidelines. We know that a healthy breakfast sets the tone for a successful day of learning, focus, and energy. Encourage your student to stop by the cafe each morning to fuel up! If you have any questions, contact Child Nutrition Services at 919-856-2918 or cnscustomerservice@wcpss.net. 

 

These are all the announcements that I have for this week. I trust that everyone is enjoying their last few weeks of summer. GO TROJANS!