George Ranch H.S.
GRHS Sunday Longhorn News 1-8-2023
A Message From Heather Patterson, GRHS Principal
Happy Sunday GRHS Longhorns,
One week down and lots going on at the Ranch already! Remember your GOOD CHOICES matter...every little bit matters! If it comes out of your mouth, make sure it's truthful, helpful, thoughtful, and kind.
Course selection night was a GR-eat success due to all our staff showing up big to help and spotlight all the opportunities we offer our Longhorns! Thanks to the 300+ parents/students that joined us that night to explore their options. If you were not able to attend I have included the bulk of the information below, please take some time to look through this prior to choosing your courses for the 23-24 school year. You need to make an informed pathway choice now, so that you will be able to finish strong by following the correct course sequence and completing it to gain an industry certification. You may even be able to earn an associate's degree at the same time, as you witnessed with one of our student's last year at graduation. This was a FIRST for LCISD, so let's keep leading the pack Longhorns by being strategic now when choosing your classes so we can ensure that you are College or Career ready when walking out our front doors!
Safety reminders:
- Correct ID's on at all times when you enter our building.
- Do not open exterior doors for ANYONE (even if you know them) - if it is locked, they must walk around and check in through the front office.
- ATTENTION DRIVERS - Student drivers, please stay in your lane when entering and exiting the parking lots. Be patient, and wait your turn by alternating who pulls out next. Parents are sending me emails AGAIN about your wreckless driving and disrespectful behavior. I know that your own parents would not be proud of this. If this is you, fix it! I do have pictures, so your driving/parking privileges are about to be suspended. We will be reaching out to those individuals this week and your parents to discuss the options and requirements moving forward. Make better choices or your privileges will be taken away. Student driving and parking at the Ranch are just that...a privilege...not a right. Parents please speak to your student about this. There will be no more warnings, just consequences. Not following driving safety laws is not an option. Your lack of urgency to adhere to these expectations and the damage you will cause is not worth taking a life. Please fix it, so I do not have to intervene.
New Year - Same Rule! ID Weekly Reminder
ID MUST be worn visibly on the top half of your body EVERY DAY! I announce this EVERY SINGLE MORNING. If you cannot find yours please scan the Blue/Yellow QR code in this newsletter, in the classrooms, or hanging in the front of the school service window to buy one. We will continue to do ID sweeps, and anyone without one will be charged $5 and given a new one. This is NOT optional, as it is part of dress code, but more importantly a safety measure so we can quickly see who belongs and who does not on campus.
Assistant Principal Support Team (ALPHA split by LAST NAME)
Assistant Principal contact info (by last name alpha split):
Chris Cuellar - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split A-EK) ccuellar@lcisd.org
Carrie Yanta -Assistant Principal (Alpha Split EL-LA) cyanta@lcisd.org
Jessie Eilenstine - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split LE-P) jessie.eilenstine@lcisd.org
Marqueshah Coy - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Q-Z) mcoy@lcisd.org
Counselor Support Team:
Jamie Rufo (alpha split A-Dan) jrufo@lcisd.org
Stacey Richards (alpha split Dao-Hou) stacey.richards@lcisd.org
Abraham Vil (alpha split Hov-Mom) abraham.vil@lcisd.org
Alicia Henley-Stegent Dual Credit & (alpha split Mon-Sac) alicia.stegent@lcisd.org
Ashley Hunt (alpha split Sad-Z) ashley.hunt@lcisd.org
Carin Reeves 504/AP creeves@lcisd.org
Francheska Arias - College Career Facilitator (CCF)- francheska.arias@lcisd.org
Marci Macha -George Ranch Registrar - mamacha@lcisd.org
Nicholas Cavallo - Campus Athletic Coordinator (boys athletic questions/concerns) ncavallo@lcisd.org
Alicia Dutch - Assistant Campus Coordinator (girls athletic questions/concerns)
adutch@lcisd.org
Included in this edition of our GRHS Longhorn News:
- Safety and Expectation Reminders! ID's visibly on the second you enter the building.
- 23-24 COURSE SELECTION INFO - Shared at the presentation! Make an INFORMED decision by looking over this information now.
- Yearbook Picture Retakes- January 17th! Legacy Photography will be at GRHS ONE LAST TIME to take original photos or RETAKES for our 9th, 10th and 11th grade students! These are yearbook pictures.
- The Annual George Ranch High School BAND Mattress Sale is Saturday, January 14, 2023, from 10am - 5pm at the High School.
- Scholarship and Service Hour Opportunities! (New CCMR Newletter Link)
- ProGrad Updates!
- Getting your permit? Please request your VOE using the link provided in this newsletter.
- AIRPODS, HEADPHONES, EARBUDS ONLY ALLOWED DURING LUNCH AND ADVISORY (NOT allowed to be worn during transition times in between classes) I need you to be able to hear me for safety reasons, as you witnessed first hand.
- Early Pick-Up Procedures and Contact Info
Let's get ready to SEND OFF our GRHS UIL CHEER TEAM on Friday as they head to the State Competition in Fort Worth! Below is a pic from their amazing LCISD Spirit State Championship Showoffs this past week! #WeAreGR #grhscheer
COURSE SELECTION INFORMATION SHARED AT COURSE SELECTION NIGHT! BE INFORMED BEFORE CHOOSING YOUR NEXT CLASSES!
COURSE SELECTION TIME LINE!
Don't know where to start? Right here! Watch this short info-mercial created by our GRHS Counseling Team to help explain things a little more indepth!
Please Find the PDF Presentation from Course Selection Night by Clicking this Link Below!
Linked below is our new GRHS CCMR Newsletter. A ONE STOP SHOP for all things College and Career!
The newsletter highlights:
- Important upcoming dates and events
- Setting up a meeting with Mrs. Arias
- College application resources
- SAT/ACT/TSI Testing Info
- SchooLinks resources
- and much more!
Be sure to check it out and keep the link handy! GRHS CCMR Newsletter
TSI TESTING: SENIORS YOU MUST COMPLETE THE PAA BELOW TO SIT FOR THE TSI EXAM JAN. 30 - FEB. 3!
GREAT NEWS! MRS. ARIAS HAS ARRANGED FOR MANY POST SECONDARY OPTIONS TO COME AND VISIT THE RANCH ON JANUARY 11TH DURING ALL LUNCHES!
Legacy Photography will be at GRHS ONE LAST TIME on January 17th from 8:15 am to 3:45 pm to take original photos or RETAKES for our 9th, 10th and 11th grade students!
This session is for undergrad students (9th, 10th, and 11th only) who missed the picture day last October or want a retake of that photo. Next week we'll have a contact form for parents from Mr. T. for those seeking a retake!
The Annual George Ranch High School BAND Mattress Sale is Saturday, January 14, 2023, from 10am - 5pm at the High School. Brand new Simmons Beautyrest, adjustable power bases, memory foams, latex, pillows, and more top brands will be displayed at up to 50% less than retail prices! All forms of payment accepted! 6 month same as cash financing with good credit. You, your family, and friends deserve to stay healthy with a good night’s rest! All mattresses have full replacement factory warranties. Mark your calendar and tell everyone!
PROGRAD UPDATES FOR SENIORS!
Getting your permit? Please request your VOE using the button below!
If you are needing a VOE, we are able to help you by clicking this button below to request! Please allow 48 hour (business day) turn around on all requests. You will be picking these up in the student service window, and we will let you know when it is ready!
Please email Nurse Warner to report your child has COVID or with any questions!
RESTROOM ZONES - KNOW THE RULES!
DRESS CODE - NO WIGGLE ROOM!
REMINDER! Airpods, Headphones, and Earbuds only allowed during YOUR advisory and YOUR lunch time (and ONLY if you have your ID on) If you choose to bring them to school, you are solely responsible for keeping up with them.
WEARING YOUR ID IS MANDATORY EVERY DAY FOR STAFF AND STUDENTS. $5 REPLACEMENT CHARGE
Student badges will serve as the student ID and SmartTag all in one card. With this ID our GRHS students are able to ride the bus, purchase breakfast/lunch, check out library books, able to use their personal devices (phones/airpods, etc) during lunch and advisory.
Refusing to wear your ID visibly on the top half of your body, is not an option, and will result in the consequences stated on the consequence chart below. Please make sure you are wearing your OWN ID.
Every GRHS student has been gifted an ID, protective plastic cover, and lanyard. It is imperative that our Longhorns adhere to this expectation, as this is part of the daily dress code for staff and students. If you need another badge or lose this one there is a $5 replacement cost. This is NOT optional, it is part of dress code. You can pay by cash or it will be charged to your student library account, for EACH replacement you need. Please note that a hold will be placed on your semester grades, transcripts, and final exemptions if this fine is not cleared.
Need a REPLACEMENT ALREADY?
If you are needing to PURCHASE ANOTHER student ID, please use the QR code (above) to request one. You can either pay $5 cash when you pick it up, or we will charge your school library account if you do not have cash. Emails will be sent in Skyward to parent and student emails each time you are charged.
Please Review the Early Pick Up Procedures!
Please use the link below to email the GRHS Attendance Office!
CLEAR BAG POLICY AT TRAYLOR STADIUM AND LCISD NATATORIUM THIS YEAR!
2022-2023 Instructional Calendar!
STUDENT Parking PASSES!
Questions and Documents that you will need to have ready when you start the ONLINE process:
- Copy of Drivers License UPLOADED (NO PERMITS allowed)
- CURRENT Insurance Card UPLOADED (with GRHS student LISTED AS DRIVER)
- Vehicle Make, Model, Year, Color, and License Plate Number
- 1st color zone selection, 2nd color zone selection.
- Parking Pass Payment Receipt UPLOADED
- Rules and Regulations Acknowledgment read and signed
If you have additional questions please contact Mrs. Mendez via email bmendez@lcisd.org
GRHS Admin Team Support
Our Admin Team is ready and willing to support! We are available (via email) during business hours and will be promptly getting back with you for assistance.
Please feel free to reach out to your child's Assistant Principal (alpha split by last name) for student specific concerns or assistance.
Heather Patterson - Principal hpatterson@lcisd.org
Brian Forshee - Associate Principal bforshee@lcisd.org
Chris Cuellar - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split A-EK) ccuellar@lcisd.org
Carrie Yanta -Assistant Principal (Alpha Split EL-LA) cyanta@lcisd.org
Jessie Eilenstine - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split LE-P) jessie.eilenstine@lcisd.org
Marqueshah Coy - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Q-Z) mcoy@lcisd.org
Nicholas Cavallo - Campus Athletic Coordinator (BOYS athletic questions/concerns) ncavallo@lcisd.org
Alicia Dutch - Assistant Campus Coordinator (GIRLS athletic questions/concerns)
mailto:adutch@lcisd.org
Counselors, College Career Facilitator, and Registrar Squad!
Follow Us on Twitter! @WeAreGRHS
Check out our GRHS Choir Winter Concert!
Check out The Wrangler Online By Clicking the Link Below!
This is a DYNAMIC RANCH DUO Right Here!
Thank you to Colonel Taylor M for representing our Longhorn Nation Dance, George Ranch High School and Lamar CISD at the 2023 TDEA convention!
LCISD had TWENTY FIVE 2-D pieces chosen to move on from our 6 High Schools for HLSR Rodeo Art! George Ranch has 7 of those pieces moving onto Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo judging. We also have one alternate spot. Below are the photos of the 8 winners! Congrats Longhorns and Teachers!
GR has SIX 3-D pieces moving forward to HLSR judging!
A few of the MANY pics from our Course Selection Night last Wednesday!
Thanks for coming out and support our Lady Longhorn Basketball Team! PJ's and Swishes!
The girls soccer team competed in the top bracket of the Waller Classic this weekend. Despite a rough start dropping 0-2 games to both Tompkins and Lake Belton. In true Longhorn fashion they did not let this get the best of them and they came back with a 1-0 (PK) victory over Clear Falls. This brings the girls record to 1-2-1 heading into district play Tuesday when they open up against Clements!
A big thank you to our GR Swim Seniors, who have sacrificed and contributed so much to our team over the years! #SeniorNight
Lariette Spirit Coordinator Zoey Z helping represent GR Swim & Dive!
Friday: Varsity defeated Houston Scarborough 3-0. Josh Matula, Zaki Dean, and Eduardo Sciotta scored goals. John Ehlen and Jake Hinojosa combined for a shutout at goalie. Saturday: Varsity defeated San Antonio O'Connor HS 2-0. Josh Matula and Armani Obasi scored goals. Gregor Jones with the complete game shutout at goalie. All three Longhorns teams open district play on Tuesday Night at George Ranch against Clements. 4:30, 5:45, and 7:30pm. Put on your maroon and come back the Horns!
Baseball tryouts begin after school on Friday, January 20. You must have all your forms completed in RankOne and a physical on file with the trainer. Please contact Coach Rodriguez in room 1441 or via email at brett.rodriguez@lcisd.org if you have any questions.
