The annual “Welcome Back Picnic” was held on September 14th to the delight of both students and parents! Bounce houses, music, pizza, and fun were enjoyed by all. Thank you to Principal, Lynn Herschlein, and the GPFA for a family favorite day!
Mr. Herren will detail his rise and fall as a professional athlete and his struggles with substance abuse that derailed his career and nearly killed him. Date: October 16th
Congratulations to the following students for being named “commended” and “semi-finalists” in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program. During the fall of their junior year, students across the nation take the PSAT, and the top scores are then established.
The 7th graders had the opportunity to participate in a “Challenge Day” program at Caumsett Park on September 13th.
8th graders had the opportunity to participate in a “Challenge Day” program at Caumsett Park in September; a very unique and supportive learning environment where students worked on team building and problem-solving skills.
U.S. News evaluates data published for more than 20,000 schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia. Data analysts emphasize graduation rates and state proficiency tests to determine a school’s score. “Top-ranked schools succeed in three main areas: exceeding expectations on state proficiency tests, offering challenging coursework and graduating their students,” said Anita Narayan, managing editor of education at U.S. News.
