Cougar Connection
May 6, 2022
GCJHS News
2. Students of the Month for April have been picked by our staff and can be found listed below in this newsletter.
3. On Thursday, May 12th from 4 - 6pm, at the GCCSC Central Office, there is a parent/community preview of Social Studies materials that we are contemplating adopting (National Geographic and Teacher’s Curriculum Institute). Contact Dr. Katz if you have any questions. lkatz@gcsc.k12.in.us
4. On Tuesday, May 10th, from 4pm until closing, the GCJHS orchestra is having a Greenfield Dairy Queen sponsor night. Both inside dining & drive-through; no flyer required.
5. We have over 100 of our 8th graders, along with many parents and staff, that are going on our Washington D.C. Trip next week (5/11 - 5/14). If you are interested in seeing what they are doing on the trip you can follow them by checking out #GCJHSrocks on Twitter.
6. LIBRARY NEWS . . . SCHOOL library books will be due Friday, May 13th. Any books they have checked out must be returned so they can avoid being fined for missing books.
7. Information about a FREE Beginner Wrestling Camp for grades 4-7 can be found in the flyer section below. Coach Holden will be at GCJHS during lunch next week to tell the students about it.
8. On May the 17th our 8th Grade students will be visiting our High School to tour the building and learn more about Life as a Freshman :) That same morning we will have 6th Grade students from GIS & MIS visit our building to take a tour and learn more about LIFE @ GCJHS :)
9. We will have two separate End of the Year Awards Ceremonies on May 28th. See the calendar invites below for more information.
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
In April the following students were selected by a staff member @ GCJHS!
Lillye Fillebrown
Conner Norfleet
Kye Tutrow
Alexander Lawson
Nicholas Ryba
Noah Seats
Kylor Craig
Logan Burkart
Laila Acuna
Reese Edwards
Gage Handlon
Alex Michalek
Zachary Walker
Chaille Frye
Carolina Sanders
Colten Pettijohn
Christian Heuer
Liam Taylor
Michael Williams
Taylor Guzick
Jaxon Buechler
Jaelee Houston
Luke Fisher
Deanna Rosa
Jocelyn Winkle
Kaden Pryce
Sam Schenck
Sophia Wheeler
Larry Silver
Matthew Nance
Dawon Coleman
Tatiannah Steverson
FLYERS & MORE!
End of the Year Awards Program = 8th Grade
Thursday, May 26th, 9am
Greenfield Central Junior High School, North Franklin Street, Greenfield, IN, USA
- This will take place in the Main Gym
Not every student will be receiving an award.
Each teacher will recognize an “outstanding student” from each of their classes. These awards are given to students who display outstanding academic achievement, character, hard work, leadership, perseverance, and/or teamwork.
Two outstanding 8th grade student-athletes will be recognized with the Ron Reed Sportsmanship Award.
Parents are welcome to attend.
Students may go home at the conclusion of the program with their parents.
Students must be signed out before leaving.
To leave with a different parent they must have a written note from their own parent giving permission.
Students who have earned honor roll status will be recognized during homeroom near the end of the year.
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
End of the Year Awards Program = 7th Grade
Thursday, May 26th, 1pm
1440 North Franklin Street
Greenfield, IN
- This will take place in the Main Gym
Not every student will be receiving an award.
Each teacher will recognize an “outstanding student” from each of their classes. These awards are given to students who display outstanding academic achievement, character, hard work, leadership, perseverance, and/or teamwork.
Additionally, the top 7th grade social studies student will be recognized with the Larry McBride Award.
Parents are welcome to attend.
Students may go home at the conclusion of the program with their parents.
Students must be signed out before leaving.
To leave with a different parent they must have a written note from their own parent giving permission.
Students who have earned honor roll status will be recognized during homeroom near the end of the year.
RSVPs are enabled for this event.

8th Grade Dance! the link to Parent Volunteer Google Form is here | May 21st Click here to the access the background check. | #FRIENDS! If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Holden mholden@gcsc.k12.in.us, Mrs. Lund slund@gcsc.k12.in.us or Mrs. Coogan hcoogan@gcsc.k12.in.us. |
#FRIENDS!
May 14th | SafeSchools Alert Click here to make a report. |
GCJHS Sports ScheduleClick here to see the entire year's schedule for GCJHS Sports. | Changes coming to G-CHS Set to begin in 2022-2023 School Year | This Week in Sports GCHS - You can stay up to date by following us on twitter @GCCougars or by registering on eventlink.com. |
This Week in Sports
Game ClubAll students are welcome! 3:30-4:30 May 18th & 25th | Prism ClubOpen to any student interested :) | Math Help
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ALL Season Sports Pass = GCJHS Allows the person named on the pass entry to all GCJHS athletic events (except swimming) | Wrestling Camp! Grades 4-7 | CAFE News |
Art Club 4th Quarter meeting dates. | 21st Century Scholars Indiana’s 21st Century Scholars program provides up to four years of undergraduate tuition* to income-eligible students at participating colleges or universities in Indiana**, as well as step-by-step guidance and support to make sure they succeed in college and receive support to finish their degree. https://learnmoreindiana.org/scholars/ | Calendar for GCJHS Stay connected with what's coming up at GCJHS. Click here to see our calendar. |
21st Century Scholars
Builders Club Meets every other Thursday. | News Club Every Tuesday that school is in session. | FCA Open for any student to attend :) Sponsors: Mrs. Philhower & Mrs. Sangiorgio |
Services for Students through the Bowen CenterLearn more about our 'Student Assistance Program' | Student Days continue for Hancock Co. For more information, please visit the NASA website https://nasa-hancock.com/ or call 317-477-0200. | FREE food for all students!2021-2022 Entire School Year |
Student Days continue for Hancock Co.

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This calendar shows ALL of the current sports events scheduled for our school.