Grand Blanc High School

September Newsletter 2023

Welcome Back Grand Blanc!

Upcoming Dates

9/1 - Holiday - No School

9/4 - Holiday - No School

9/7 - Bobcat Time

9/11-15 HOMECOMING WEEK!

9/13 - Senior Meeting 3rd Hour

9/15 - Half Day, Homecoming Game

9/16 - Homecoming Dance

9/20 - Bobcat Time

9/28 - Powder Puff Football Game

9/29 - Half Day for Students

10/4 - Student Count Day

10/11 - Bobcat Time

10/11 - Parent-Teacher Conferences

10/12 - Half Day, Parent Teacher Conferences

10/13 - Half Day for High School

10/17 - Picture Retake Day

10/17 - Class Ring & Graduation Orders - All Lunches

10/18 - Class Ring & Graduation Orders - All Lunches

10/19 - Half Day

10/20 - No School

10/25 - Bobcat Time

10/27 - End of First Marking Period

FROM THE DESK OF MR. FRAY

GBHS Bobcats-

What a great start to our new school year! The energy our 2,500+ students and 150+ staff brought to the building this year is contagious and I look forward to seeing all the great things that are accomplished throughout the coming year. Our first major order of business as a high school community is homecoming week from September 11 – 15. This week is always a great way for students, staff, families and the entire GB community to connect and celebrate their pride in being a Bobcat. I encourage all of our students to find a way to participate in the spirit of the week. Information on spirit days, hallway decorating, interclass games, the parade, football game and homecoming dance will all be shared by our student government during the first week of September.


Over the next few weeks, we will see our students settle into routines. Unfortunately, some of these routines are old habits that are not productive to being successful at school. Please continue to check in with your student on their school progress and remind them of their responsibilities to be at school, on time, each and every day. There is no greater predictor of school success than good attendance!

Finally, all of our students are eligible for free breakfast and lunch each day. This eligibility is leading to an increase in the number of students accessing our food services and they are working hard to identify best practices for meeting the increased demand. In order to assist us with this new opportunity for students, we ask two things:

  1. All families MUST fill out the application for free breakfast and lunch. This is crucial for the school to receive the funding necessary to provide this service.
  2. Remind your student to remain patient and respectful of our food service staff. They are working hard to meet the increased need and continue to provide the quality options they have always provided to our students.


Thank you for your continued support of GBHS and Go Bobcats!

Michael Fray - Principal

HOMECOMING WEEK THEMES, September 11-15

Monday 9/11 - Pajama Day

Tuesday 9/12 - Bikers vs. Surfers

Wednesday 9/13 - Wild West

Thursday 9/14 - Neon Day

Friday 9/15 - Class Color Day

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BOBCAT TIME!

Last year GBHS implemented a new program called Bobcat Time. The program is held every other Wednesday for approximately 30 minutes and includes lessons focused on character education and social emotional learning. This program will continue this year with a renewed focus on the 24 Positivity Project Character strengths. All students will engage in the same activities as they will be designed to align to the happenings at the school during that time. Our hope for this time is to continue to develop a stronger community in our classrooms and hallways, while also promoting behaviors that increase student success.

STUDENT ATHLETIC PASSES ARE AVAILABLE NOW!

Available to all GBHS students

$25 buys a sticker that goes on the back of the student ID.

Entry to all high school home games for the entire school year!

WHAT A DEAL!!

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Grade Specific Google Classrooms!

College & Career Resource for the Class of 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027

All students are required to join their grade-specific Google Classroom. Students - Please verify that you are in your grade-specific classroom. This will be used to communicate resources and assignments for your EDPs, resumes, Junior interviews, and other important information.

Class of 2024 Google Classroom

Class of 2025 Google Classroom

Class of 2026 Google Classroom

Class of 2027 Google Classroom

SENIOR - IMPORTANT DATES SCHEDULE 2023-24

Class of 2024 -

Your senior year is officially underway!

Follow the link to a schedule of important events and dates.

GBHS 2023-24 Senior Dates

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GBHS Yearbook Website

Grand Blanc has a history of award winning yearbooks! Check out our website for information and order your 23-24 Yearbook here!

2023-24 Counselor Assignments

A-D Nicole LaFleur (810)-591-6652


E-I Betsy Wambaugh (810)-591-6680


J-M Nicole Kernen (810)-591-6651


N-SK Courtney Wood (810)-591-6929


SL-Z Susan Shaw (810)-591-6648


CSS, BVL Becky Adrianse (810)-591-6382


EC Sarah Clark (810)-591-6336


Special Ed Bethany Jackson (810)-591-6035

Counseling Office Appointment Form

Fill out a form to make an appointment with your counselor

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DINING SERVICE UPDATES

BIG NEWS - FREE BREAKFASTS & LUNCH FOR ALL STUDENTS FOR 2023-24!

ALL FAMILIES MUST COMPLETE THE ONLINE FORM.

PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINKS TO THE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS EXPLAINING THE DETAILS.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS - WE NEED YOU!

Interested in Substitute Teaching - contact www.EDUStaff.org. Subbing requires 60 college credits. The current district base rate, paid through EduStaff, is $95 per day plus bonus plan. See our website for details. https://www.gbcs.org/Page/3146


To be a substitute Paraprofessional, Clerical, Noon Hour, Kitchen Help, Bus driver, or bus aide - contact Century Temps at (810) 695-1606 or centemps@aol.com

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