George Ranch H.S.
Sunday Longhorn News 3-21-2021
ALL GRHS STAFF AND STUDENTS MUST BE PROPERLY WEARING A MASK AT ALL TIMES IN THE BUILDING (EVEN IN THE CAFE - UNLESS EATING DURING LUNCH - AND STILL MUST BE SOCIALLY DISTANCED by sitting 4 per table). Students refusing to wear their mask will be sent home.
A Message From Heather Patterson, GRHS Principal
Happy Sunday Longhorns,
I hope you have had an amazing Spring Break! I know that the sun was hiding for a few days but we definitely finished strong with some beautiful weather and plenty of sunshine, I hope you were able to soak some of it in this weekend, as we all know Vitamin D is good for the body, mind, and soul!
With so many of our Longhorn families traveling over the break and finally being able to see extended family and friends, it will be even MORE important that you are following the mask (properly worn of over the nose and mouth) and other safety protocols that we have had in place all year. I am fully aware that there will probably be a small spike when we come back, but with everyone doing their part to be responsible and choosing to protect ourselves and each other this should be small. I appreciate your support and help in keeping our campus running as smooth as possible so that our Longhorns can enjoy the extra curricular activities and special events that we will be closing out the year with.
Graduation Good News!
Seniors will be getting 8 tickets and 2 parking passes for graduation. If you hear that some of the other LCISD campuses are getting 10, that is correct....but you have to keep in mind that our Senior Class of 2021 is 699...almost 150 more than the next largest campus. We require more seating, and LCISD's COVID safety protocols are still in effect. To put this in perspective, the Class of 2020 only got 4 tickets per graduate, and the Class of 2019 only got 9, so I was ecstatic to hear that we be able to give each senior 8! #winning
COVID Protocol Reminder:
Lamar CISD is NOT adjusting any of its COVID-19 safety protocols, including the requirement to wear face coverings in all facilities. With GRHS housing 2,000 people on a daily basis, maintaining proximity of 6 feet apart at all times is just not possible, even with the staggered class changes, one way stairways, and reduced cafe table seating. Masks and social distancing protocols are STILL in place! Keep being smart and stay safe by adhering to the face to face expectations by properly wearing those masks, sanitizing regularly, and following social distancing protocols to the best of our ability. We can't completely control COVID, but we can definitely slow the spread down, and that is A LOT! Any student refusing to follow the rules will be given disciplinary consequences, which will in turn affect their semester exam exemptions. Let's all do our part to keep GR the PLACE to be... especially for those of us CHOOSING to be face to face.
Thank you so much to all our parents and students reaching out to your Assistant Principal for questions and assistance. Please CONTINUE to email your (or your student's) Assistant Principal , as they can assist you the quickest.
Admin contact info:
Chris Cuellar - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split A-Dan) ccuellar@lcisd.org
Carrie Yanta -Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Dao-Hou) cyanta@lcisd.org
Jessie Eilenstine Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Hov-Mom) jessie.eilenstine@lcisd.org
Judy Momanyi - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Mon-Sac) judith.momanyi@lcisd.org
Quantas Floyd Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Sad-Z) qfloyd@lcisd.org
GRHS Counselors: (by alpha split)
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
Marci Macha Dual Credit & (alpha split Mon-Sac) mamacha@lcisd.org
Ashley Hunt (alpha split Sad-Z) ashley.hunt@lcisd.org
Carin Reeves 504/AP creeves@lcisd.org
Included in this edition of our GRHS Longhorn News:
- Don't forget your MASK on Monday! They are more important than ever after holiday travel!
- RANDLE HS FLYER - Meet and Greet Flyer (for families zoned to Randle HS next year)
- COLLEGE WEAR WEDNESDAY- Rep Your Favorite College Shirt With our GR Staff and TWEET is out using our Hashtag #WeAreGR
- AP Exams Registration Information (time sensitive)
- Freshman and Sophomore STAAR EOC Testing Coming Up! Virtual Students please fill out the link in this SMORE.
- Graduation - SENIORS will receive 8 tickets and 2 parking passes each!
- Order Your Yearbook TODAY- LESS THAN 100 LEFT!
- Make sure and visit the Counselor and Career Corner WEEKLY in Canvas- LOTS of INFO!
- Virtual Learner Info - Synchronous days Zoom calendar
- Transcript and VOE Requests Procedures
- CLUB information
- Sports/Fine Arts Coach/Director Updates (Submitted by Coaches and Directors)
GRHS Families Zoned to Randle HS for the 21-22 School Year Check This Out! March 22nd will be a Face to Face Meet and Greet opportunity here at GRHS for you and March 24th will be a virtual option!
Check Out Our Virtual GRHS Spanish Honor Society Ceremony! Felicidades Longhorns!
It's College wear Wednesday!
ATTENTION FRESHMAN AND SOPHMORE PARENTS AND STUDENTS!
ELA STAAR EOC is right around the corner. We will be testing all students enrolled in English 1 on April 6, 2021 and all students enrolled in English 2 on April 8, 2021. All testing will take place on campus at George Ranch High School. This testing will take place during the 5th Six Weeks. ALL students enrolled in English 1 or English 2 will be required to take and pass the ELA STAAR EOC in order to graduate.
VIRTUAL Students: Please use the link below to inform us if you will be coming on campus to take your ELA STAAR EOC. Please complete the link so we have a response on every student. This link MUST be completed by Friday, March 26, 2021 at 4:00pm.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=YLr5XW0hUkih1cpB5PakUj2cTO3vs-hBnIKhiv7QRxdUMk1RUktBNVNWVlcyTUE4U0hIMFVFNE1GRS4u
ON CAMPUS Students: You will automatically be registered to take the ELA STAAR EOC.
If you have specific questions regarding the ELA STAAR EOC, please contact our testing coordinator, Kyra Thomas kthomas@lcisd.org.
If you registered to take an AP exam this spring please log into your AP Classroom and Total Registration accounts to make sure the exams match. Please contact Mrs. Reeves if there is any discrepancy. creeves@lcisd.org
2021 GRHS Yearbook Design Below!
LESS THAN 100 LEFT! ORDER YOUR 2020-2021 Yearbook TODAY!
SENIOR PROM - Friday, May 14th (8-PM-10PM) Mrs. Patterson will be sending another email later this week with more details about what will be included in your ticket price of $25!
Class of 2021 GRHS Graduation - Save the Date!
All 2021 LCISD graduations will occur at Traylor Stadium.
GRHS GRADUATION - Saturday, May 22, 2021 @ 8:00 pm
*Rain Make Up May 23, 2021 @ 9:30 am
EACH GRADUATE WILL RECEIVE 8 TICKETS AND 2 PARKING PASSES!
Ticket distribution plan and more details coming as we get closer to Graduation!
Time to Order All Things GRAD...Including Cap and Gown and OPTIONAL Yearbook Ads!
Seniors and parents that STILL NEED TO ORDER your graduation and cap and gown seethe links below to Balfour’s grad catalogs that contain everything you need for the class of 2021.
CAP AND GOWNS that were ordered by the March 1st date will have a pick up date around the 2nd week in April! (if you ordered by the March 1st deadline)
If you still need to order you must do that online. Keep in mind that You must have CURRENT CAP AND GOWN SET (as BALFOUR rotates fabrics every couple of years and last year 2020 was a new fabric)
https://www.balfour.com/texas/richmond/george-ranch-high-school
YEARBOOKS and SENIOR TRIBUTE AD DEADLINE:
Yearbooks are now for sale on the Balfour Website. https://www.balfour.com/texas/richmond/george-ranch-high-school
SENIORS ONLY- OPTIONAL purchase of AD SPACE space in this year's yearbook. Contact the yearbook staff at georgeranchyearbook@gmail.com for ad submission requirements. In the subject line of your email, please include student name and order number (find order # on the receipt received at your email at the completion of this order).
Counselor & College Career CANVAS Resource Page! Click link below! The place for all things - including scholarship opportunities!
GRHS Virtual Learning Plan (PDF) Click below!
Canvas Support and Tech Support!
GRHS FINE ARTS PROGRAM INFORMATION AND BOOSTER LINKS!
See Any BAND Student to Purchase!
ONLY 3 PEOPLE allowed in the front office at one time due to proper SOCIAL DISTANCING PROTOCOLS. MASKS are always required, even if dropping something off. If the office is full, please wait until someone walks out and you are buzzed in. We appreciate your patience in advance!
2020-2021 Instructional Calendar
Have a New Driver? Need a VOE? We have you covered, even remotely!
If you are needing a VOE, we are able to help you remotely by clicking this button above! Please allow 24 hour (business day) turn around on all requests.
Please allow 24 hour (business day) turn around on all requests.
Early Pick Up & Early Dismissal for Registered Drivers!
EARLY PICKUP PROCEDURES
If you need to pick up your student early from school for any reason, please follow these procedures prior to 3:20 pm
- Students are not released after 3:20pm
- Call (832) 223-4234 to request your student and WAIT IN YOUR CAR
- You will be asked to provide student identification information
- Your student will be called out of class to the SSW (student service window) to sign out & go straight to your car
EARLY DISMISSAL FOR GRHS REGISTERED DRIVERS
If your student is a registered GRHS driver and needs to leave school for any reason, please follow these procedures:
- Email Ms. Duran at iduran@lcisd.org TWO hours in advance of the time you need to leave
- Your student may pick up their pass from the SSW (student service window) and sign out prior to leaving
GRHS Admin Team Support
Our Admin Team is ready and willing to help! We are available (via email) during regular school business hours (8:00am-4:00pm) and will be promptly getting back with you for assistance within 24 business hours.
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.orgChris Cuellar - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split A-Dan) ccuellar@lcisd.org
Carrie Yanta -Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Dao-Hou) cyanta@lcisd.org
Jessie Eilenstine Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Hov-Mom) jessie.eilenstine@lcisd.org
Judy Momanyi - Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Mon-Sac) judith.momanyi@lcisd.org
Quantas Floyd Assistant Principal (Alpha Split Sad-Z) qfloyd@lcisd.org
Nicholas Cavallo - GRHS Campus Athletic Coordinator ncavallo@lcisd.org
Counselors, College Career Facilitator, and Registrar Squad!
Our GRHS Counselors, College Career Facilitator, and Registrar are available during regular school business hours (8:00am-4:00pm). The best way to contact them is via email and they will be getting back with you for assistance within 24 business hours. From schedule questions, college questions, transcript requests, to any student concern our GRHS team is here to assist you and your child. Feel free to email them with any questions or concerns. (Alpha Split by Student LAST Name for Counselors)
Counselors:
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
Marci Macha Dual Credit & (alpha split Mon-Sac) mamacha@lcisd.org
Ashley Hunt (alpha split Sad-Z) ashley.hunt@lcisd.org
Carin Reeves 504/AP creeves@lcisd.org
Lauren Ford - College Career Facilitator (CCF)- lauren.ford@lcisd.org
Jean Abboud -George Ranch Registrar - jabboud@lcisd.org
Ms. Guidry Takes PI Day to a WHOLE NEW LEVEL! I even got in on the fun!
Nothing but Maroon track love for this amazing lady! Mrs. Holmes is our Family Support Specialist for @WeAreGRHS She takes care of and supports our Longhorns like they are her own! Happy Social Worker Week Mrs. Holmes!
GR SLC conducted an experiment on Rising Bread Dough today and then had a little Fun Friday Karaoke!
2021-2022 FCCLA Region IV Officers Sophia Rahaian (11) VP of Projects Diana Rahaian (9) VP of Achievement Congrats Ladies!
College Wear & Tweet Wednesday!
Follow Us on Twitter! @WeAreGRHS
Please find the latest Coaches Sports Updates (all info is submitted and provided by individual coaches each week)
TENNIS!
On Friday 3/12 GR played high level tennis against Foster, Montgomery, and Lake Creek. Congrats to our first place winners Nico White & Charlize Wilson in mixed doubles and Caroline Morrison & Lexi Martinez in girls doubles. Third place winners were Josh Minotti & Cristian Johnson in boys doubles and Zia Osman & Madeline Sams in girls doubles.
SOFTBALL
What a game! The Longhorns JV softball team took an early lead 1-0 in the first, though Ridgepoint crept back to a commanding 5-1 lead through the 5th. In the last inning, with aggressive base running, hitting lead by Jace Ramos, bunts and solid stealing lead by Blaine Belitz the Longhorns were able to clinch the win 6-5. Well done ladies!!
The Varsity Longhorns managed a solid lead and dominated Ridgepoint in a 5-1 win. Hitting was lead by Nina Reid, Jessyca Johnston, Karrlaun Deas and Mariah Gardner who all batted .500. Nora Thompson pitched a great game, contributing to the defense by striking out batters.
The Longhorns chipped away at Bush throughout 5 innings with Karrlaun Deas, Seleste Compian, Jessyca Johnston, and Kyleigh Smith leading the way batting .677 a piece! Nayelli Faz and Marlow Kennedy continued the hitting assault, batting .500. Kennedy continued to show her keen softball skills stealing three bases in the showdown. Well done, Longhorns!
Congrats to Justin Mays who has committed to Bossier Parish Community College to further his academic and baseball career! Great Job!
BASEBALL!
Varsity Tournament Play Highlights:
Tanner Calvo picked up the win, Will Krenek went 3 for 4 with 2 doubles and 2 RBIs, Cole Murphy went 4 for 4 with 2 doubles and 4 RBIs in a 13-2 win against Seven Lakes.
Bradley Hermès threw 6 2/3 innings and Ben Lea went 2 for three with a home run, a triple and 4 RBIs as the Longhorns beat Magnolia.
Drew Psyk and Victor Clay each had an RBI and Beau Beaty pitched a complete game and picked up the win as the Longhorns won the last game of the Big Cat Tournament and are on a three-game win streak.
Dalton Kobza has a single and an RBI and Cole Murphy pitched 5 strong innings but the Longhorns fell to Elkins in the district opener.
Diego Vinton went 6+ innings with 9 strikeouts to earn the win. Will Krenek went 3-3 with an RBI, Cole Murphy has 2 RBIs and Jacob Steuber made an acrobatic catch to end the game as the Longhorns won the district home opener against Travis 6-3.
JV and Freshman Play:
Damien Pizzatola and Jack Daron doubled, while Reid McMillian pitched strong in the JV Longhorns 4-2 loss to Katy.
Alex Evensen pitched 4 innings while Chase Adams had two hits and Brandon Mays added two RBIs in the JV Longhorns 10-9 loss to Katy Taylor to start their Saturday slate. The JV Longhorns lost their second game of the Saturday double header 11-0 to Bellaire.
The George Ranch 9th grade baseball team hosted Foster High School Friday in a doubleheader. The Longhorns took the first game 6-4 after trailing 4-0 early in the 2nd. Defensively, Jackson Refiel and Garrett Randolph pitched 6 solid innings allowing only 3 hits. Offensively, the Longhorns were led by Jonathan Padilla, Brady Duque, Noah Vinton and Trevion Aikens with a combined 7 hits and 5 RBIs. The George Ranch 9th grade baseball team hosted Foster High School Friday in a doubleheader. The Longhorns took the second game 5-4 after trailing early in the first. Defensively, Luke Pickett, David Austin and Trevion Aikens pitched 6 innings. Offensively, the Longhorns were led by John Braswell, Brady Duque and Noah Vinton with a combined 4 hits. Trevion Aikens closed the game allowing only 1 hit and striking out 3.
The George Ranch 9th grade baseball team hosted Elkins High School Monday evening. The Longhorns defeated the Knights 28-8 after trailing early in first. Defensively, Cody Ford and Chase Kurtz pitched for the longhorns. Offensively, the Longhorns were led by Trevion Aikens with 3 hits, 1 Homerun and 5 RBIs. Joe Hernandez, Jackson Refiel and Brady Duque also helped with a combined 7 hits and 10 RBIs. The longhorns are now 1-0 in district play and will travel Friday evening to play against Travis High School.
Lane Walton had two hits including a RBI triple, while Colton Burleson pitched 4 strong innings in the JV Longhorn's 7-2 loss to Elkins.
The George Ranch 9th grade baseball team defeated Travis High School 7-6 Friday evening. Defensively, William Surratt and Logan Watson pitched 5 scoreless innings. Offensively, the Longhorns were led by John Braswell, Brady Duque, Chase Kurtz and Trent Richards with a combined 8 hits and 5 runs batted in. Garrett Randolph earned his first save of the season by closing the game out late in the 6th.
Corbyn Womack pitched a complete game, giving up just three earned runs, that was backed by key hits by both Damien Pizzatola and Brandon Mays in the JV Longhorns 8-5 victory over Travis.
BOYS TRACK!
Before spring break could begin, the boys JV track team competed in their own backyard Wednesday evening while the varsity team started their spring break on the track Friday morning at Summer Creek Relays!
On Wednesday, the JV boys again showed great success in the sprint relays taking 3rd in the 4x1, 4x2, and 4x4. Also finishing in the top three were: 1st place finishes-Jason Affam (110 hurdles), and Dylan Smith-100m Dash; 2nd place finish-Ethan McDonel; and 3rd place finishes- Kambrell Miller (200m dash), Leo Garza (110 and 300 hurdles), Samir Elerian (800m dash), Jaiden Young (Shot Put), and Carson Lee (Pole Vault).
On Friday morning, the varsity boy’s participated in Summer Creek Generation Park Relays. With the team placing second amongst 10 days, the Longhorn boys received great performances by Jacob Curtis: winning the 3200m run and taking 2nd in the 1600m run, Bryce McCray: winning the 300m hurdles and helping the 4x400 m relay take 2nd with the help of Kyjah Savery who took 5th in the 200m dash, Grant Celestine who also took 5th in the 400m dash, and Cameron Chretien who took 4th in the 800m run. Also adding to the point totals were Shane Garner with a 3rd place finish and school record in the 110m hurdles and 4th place finish in the High Jump; Ryan Hall adding a school record and 4th place finish in the shot put as well as a 5th place finish in the discus. Rounding out the point scorers was Stephen Woods who scored in the triple jump with a 5th place finish and Luke Ingelmo who took second in the pole vault.
The varsity boys participated again during spring break at the Clear Falls Knight Invitational...stay tuned next week for those results!
GRHS Senior Girls Track Star - Alexis Tilford-Rutherford talks about her approach, her jumps, and her dad (a 3x NCAA Champ). Alexis won long jump (19"-3 1/2''), finished 2nd in triple jump (38' 11''), and finished 5th in the 4x1
