Tiger Nation Newsletter
Weekly Report for February 3, 2023
Tiger Nation:
Thank you to all of the GHS students and staff that participated in the Level Up event this week. Gilbert High School welcomed future GHS students from both Greenfield and Mesquite Junior Highs to campus for an amazing event!
Congratulations to GHS Sophomore Dane Richards for being selected as the January 2023 Town Council Student Citizen of the Month!
GHS JROTC traveled to Sierra Vista this past weekend to participate in the Huachuca Challenge Drill Meet at Buena High School. GHS JROTC placed in four events! Great Job AZ-941 Flying Tigers!
Congratulations to the following GHS Student Athletes that signed a letter of intent this week at the GHS signing day event to compete at the collegiate level:
Softball - Isabelle Aguirre (Yavapai College), Skylar Williams (Idaho State)
Girls’ Soccer - Katrina Kowitz (Newman University), Alyssa Sabato (SUNY-Fredonia)
Swim and Dive - Kellee Munoz (Adelphi University)
Girls’ Volleyball - Andi Nothdurft (Colorado State Pueblo), Becca King (Mesa Community College)
Football - Parker Pettit (Rocky Mountain College)
Please join us this Saturday for the first annual GHS Blended Robotics Tournament. Students from around Arizona will compete in the Vex Spin Up Challenge and have an opportunity to earn a spot in this year's state championships. The event takes place between 7am - 4pm in our mini gym. A cash concession stand will be available for breakfast, lunch and snacks throughout the day. Parking is available in our student lot off Elliot Rd.
Our next parent site council meeting will take place on Monday, February 6th from 5-6 pm in the Hub (counseling area). This is a great opportunity to learn more about GHS. All are welcome to attend!
As always, thank you for your ongoing support of Gilbert High School!
Principal Winter
Woohoo!!! Our StuCo was stellar at the AASC State Convention. Congrats on being awarded Outstanding Council of Distinction, the Platinum Charitable Contributions Award and the Platinum Community Service Award! All three are the highest awards given to councils around the state!!! So proud of you!
Incoming 9th graders from Greenfield and Mesquite Junior High Schools were on our campus this week to experience the day in the life of a Tiger! Our future looks bright!!!
GHS Activities Office
Weekly Activity Report
Monday, February 6th
10:30am --------- BSU Lunch Activity
5:00pm ---------- Site Council Meeting
6:00pm ---------- 6th Grade Orchestra Festival
Wednesday, February 8th
ASA No Hate Tour (4th/5th Lunches)
Thursday, February 9th
6:00pm ---------- GHS Swim Banquet
Friday, February 10th
NAU Jazz Madrigal Festival
7:00pm ---------- Mesquite Elementary Musical
Saturday, February 11th
NAU Jazz Madrigal Festival
Class of 2023! Vote for your favorites! Remember to submit your Senior Superlatives for the yearbook by filling out the Google Form you received earlier this week . Responses are due by Friday, February 10th.
The GHS New Student Expo is set for Monday, February 13th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in our auditorium. If you are a new incoming student to GHS for the 23-24 school year, make sure to stop by and learn all that GHS has to offer!
Seniors!!! Senior T-Shirts are being sold during 4th and 5th hour lunches! Shirts are $15 and sweatshirts are $20. Bundles (shirt/sweatshirt) are only $30!!! Get yours today!
Seniors!!! Don’t forget to place your cap and gown orders! You can still place your orders online as well at: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1001568/Gilbert-High-School/
Tiger ZEN
We are excited to announce that our Tiger Zen Mindfulness Center will be open for student use during 4th and 5th hour lunches. This is a quiet space where our students can come voluntarily should they need it. When utilizing this calm space, students are expected to engage in mindfulness practice. Please note that technology is not allowed in this space. Thank you!
Peer Tutoring!
NetTutor is back for the 2022-23 school year! Free online tutoring accessible to all GPS 7th-12th graders.
● Highly-qualified, experienced tutors
● Live tutoring available on-demand
● Easy to schedule a live tutoring session
● Assignment or Question drop off feature
● Ability to review past sessions/answers to questions
● Available 24/7
● Free
● Grades 7-12
● Over 100 subjects available
● ACT Prep available
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Looking to gain skills in becoming a resilient, self-motivated young person? The International Baccalaureate (IB) programme enables our teachers to develop resilient, self-motivated young people who have the knowledge, skills, and sense of purpose they need to thrive and contribute to making the world a better place. For more information, contact Brendan Keyes at brendan.keyes@gilbertschools.net or Autumn Sobol at autumn.sobol@gilbertschools.net
GHS ATHLETICS
Thursday, February 9th
6:00pm ---------- GHS Swim Banquet
Friday, February 10th
3:00pm ---------- Speech & Debate Minotaur Invitational Tournament
Saturday, February 11th
7:00am ---------- Speech & Debate Minotaur Invitational Tournament
GO TIGERS!!
Gilbert Accelerated Middle School
Gilbert High School is the home to the Gilbert Accelerated Middle School this incoming 2022-23 school year! Students will be immersed in honors and accelerated curriculum with access to the resources of a comprehensive high school, while in a supportive cohort of other 7th and 8th-grade students. The learning experience is both academically rigorous and well-rounded, based on the application of knowledge and reflection, project-based learning, critical thinking, cross-curricular portfolio building, and student-centered learning approaches. Students gain access to the instructional expertise of high school/college-level faculty and are encouraged and supported to develop strong leadership and study skills, preparing them for a successful future in high school and beyond. If you are interested in registering, complete the Gilbert Accelerated Middle School Registration Form today!
College and Career Readiness
Dual Enrollment Classes
Spring registration is currently open and students that enrolled in fall classes need to enroll in the spring section, as they are not automatically enrolled.
Attached to this newsletter is a guide for instructions on how to add spring class(es).
The registration deadline to self-enroll in spring dual enrollment classes is February 12, 2023. Class numbers can be found on your high school's class list here.
Please note, payment is due the day of registration. Payments are made to CGCC. Payment options are:
• Online: Log into your Student Center at maricopa.edu/students. Click the Select button under “View Payment Options.” Pay in full or set up a payment plan.
• By phone at 480.732.7312. College Student ID number required.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
DUAL ENROLLMENT
CHANDLER-GILBERT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
2626 East Pecos Road, Box 219, Chandler, Arizona 85225
Phone: 480-732-7006 | Fax: 480-857-5453
Instagram: cgccdualenrollment
A Maricopa Community College
Reply emails should only be sent to dualenrollment@cgc.edu
www.cgc.edu/dualOffice Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
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SENIORS! Need Money for your Post Secondary Education??
The Gilbert Education Foundation (GEF) is pleased to be able to offer scholarships to all graduation g seniors of Gilbert Public Schools. Note that all scholarships are available for all GPA's, fields of study, types of schools. etc. Do not miss this opportunity to help fund your education!
FAFSA opened on October 1, 2022. All Seniors and their families are encouraged to complete the FAFSA!
ARIZONA PROMISE PROGRAM
The Arizona Promise Program opens the door of opportunity to students from low-income families. With a guaranteed scholarship for eligible students to cover Arizona public university tuition and fees, higher education will be more accessible and affordable for more Arizona students and their families.
Gilbert Public Schools News
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more.
Download the GPS Mobile App
The GPS App includes a link to IC, as well as access to your student’s school calendar, meal information, bus routes, and other helpful information for parents and students. Visit www.gilbertschools.net/app for more information.
See Something? Say Something!
The confidential GPS Tip Line was designed to promote school and student safety and wellbeing. Students and parents can report a threat or potential threat about a student or school. The Tip Line also provides information on other topics, which may affect our students, staffs, or schools.
Free Meals for Free and Reduced Students
The Arizona Department of Education will waive fees for breakfast and lunch for students qualifying for reduced-price school meals beginning January 2023. This investment will make school meals free for thousands of Arizona students who are eligible. The funding will last through the end of the 2023/24 school year. Additional details will be made available on the Nutrition Services website in the coming weeks. | View Here
2022 - 2023 Bell Schedules
About Us
Email: ghsinfo@gilbertschools.net
Website: gilberthigh.gilbertschools.net
Location: 1101 E Elliot Rd, Gilbert, AZ, USA
Phone: 480-497-0177
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Twitter: @GilbertHSTigers