Principal Message (12/12/21)
Message from Summers
As we close out the year 2021, the GLHS Faculty and Staff family send wishes of warmth, joy, and tranquility this holiday season. In a year filled with trials, tribulations, and uncertainties, we are truly grateful for your support. We are sending wishes to every gator family for happiness and health in 2022.
Spirit Week
Students voted and we are excited to put a little pep in the pep as we head into the Winter Break. All students and staff are encouraged to participate. We will have a participation contest between each grade level.
Monday (12/13):
Jersey/College Day
Tuesday (12/14):
Twin/Dynamic Duo Day
Wednesday (12/15):
Fancy Day
Thursday (12/16):
Decades Day
Friday (12/17):
Holiday Out
Join PTSA
If you aren't already a member, you only have a few weeks to join for a chance to win this GLHS spirit wear basket! We have one for staff and one for all other PTSA memberships! Enter before 12/31 to win a water bottle, gray microfleece full zip, pop socket, Puravida string bracelet, magnet, and a navy sweatshirt.
Join HERE!
PTSA Emergency Care Kits
PTSA is creating 8 “emergency care kits” for our Green Level High School counselors to keep on hand to give students who find themselves in need at any time. Please consider helping us by donating if you can, and by sharing this information. Items can be dropped off at the school front entry or mailed to 7717 Jenks Road, Apex NC 27523. Items needed… hygiene items, food staples, grocery store gift cards, and new socks. Thank you for supporting us help serve the youth in our community. These teens are amazing and often have struggles we never even realized!
Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS)
WCPSS is participating in the 2021 implementation of the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) between now and January 14, 2022. As in past years, most WCPSS middle and high schools have random classrooms selected from second-period classes to participate. WCPSS is collaborating with the N.C. Department of Public Instruction, ICF International, and Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) to administer the survey. We have three 2nd period courses that were selected (approximately 100 students). Consent forms for those impacted will be sent home last week and must be returned Monday, December 13th. If you have additional questions, please contact Ms. Roberts, Dean of Students at hroberts3@wcpss.net.
FAB Spirit Night at Moe’s
Please join us for this week’s Fine Arts Booster Spirit Night at Moe's on Thursday, December 16, 5 pm-7 pm. Just mention that you are supporting the Green Level Fine Arts Boosters and they will donate 15% of your purchase to us! Our local Moe's is located at 5020 Arco Street, Cary. Thank you so much for your support!
Exam Update
As final exams are just around the corner, EOC and CTE assessments can only occur on devices managed by WCPSS. If you are scheduled to take an EOC or CTE exam, please be sure that you bring your charged Wake County school-issued Chromebook. You will not be able to test on a personal device.
To prepare accordingly, we need all students (one survey per student) to complete the survey on the testing schedule. The testing schedule can be accessed HERE.
If you are a virtual student, you are expected to take your EOC/CTE exams at your base school. Please complete this survey HERE so that we can accommodate your transportation needs.
Last week, we shared with you that buses would run at 12:45 during exam week. Regretfully, we need to change this back to the original dismissal time of 2:18 pm. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have on plans made. We hope with this much notice, students can make alternate plans.
Previous Information
Spirit Wear
PTSA will be selling spirit wear at lunch on Wednesday, December 15). We will accept cash or credit. Also, the last day to purchase spirit wear online and receive it before the holidays is Wednesday, December 15th. Thanks so much for your support. Any questions, please email glhs.ptsa.spiritwear@gmail.com
Adopt-A-Highway
Join our school community on December 12 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm in keeping our streets clean. If you are interested, sign up by using this form HERE!
Moe’s Spirit Night
Also, mark your calendar for the next Fine Arts Booster Spirit Night at Moe's on Thursday, December 16 5 pm-7 pm. Just mention that you are supporting the Green Level Fine Arts Boosters and they will donate 15% of your purchase to us! Our local Moe's is located at 5020 Arco Street, Cary. Thank you so much for your support!
Student vs Staff Basketball Game
Mark your calendar for December 16 at 7:00 pm in the Main Gym for our staff vs student basketball game! Tickets are 5 dollars and all donations will be donated to a local charity. Please click on the link HERE to sign up for this event!
Feminine Hygiene Drive
The Gator Service Club is hosting a feminine hygiene drive to support the No Women, No Girl Initiative of Wake County. Please drop off donations in the main hallway, near the stairwell through December 17.
Toys for Tots Drive
Our student-athletes are collecting toys to deliver to the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. Please drop off an unwrapped toy now through December 17 in the box labeled at the front entrance of the school.
Information for Seniors
AP Class Exemptions:
- Semester AP Courses: Seniors can be exempted from an AP exam if he/she meets the criteria above.
- Year-Long AP Courses: Seniors are not exempt from a mid-term exam; but, can be exempted from the final exam in June.
SAC Dates
On the first Wednesday of each month, parents, students, and staff will meet in the media center at 6:00 pm to discuss “Senior Activities.” Mark your calendar for future dates:
- January 5
- February 2
- March 2
- April 6
- May 4
- June 1
