Greetings Patriots! 

We hope you’re enjoying your summer and looking forward to the start of a new school year! Fall sports preseason begins on Monday, August 18th. Our high school open house will take place on Monday, August 25th, from 4-5 p.m. Students will have the opportunity to pick up their schedules, tour the building, and meet their teachers. The first day of school for 9th grade students will be Wednesday, August 27th. All students will return on Thursday, August 28th. We’re excited to welcome everyone back for a great year ahead!

Action Required: Please update the forms section of your PowerSchool account ASAP to ensure we have the correct information for emergency contacts, mailing addresses, transportation, and other important details. This must be completed prior to students receiving their class schedules and iPads. Please email csmith@sad15.org if you forgot your password.

Schedules & iPad Distribution: Once all required forms in PowerSchool are complete, students may pick up their class schedules and iPads on Tuesday, August 19th, or Wednesday, August 20th. If possible, we ask that students follow the schedule outlined below to help ensure a smooth distribution process.

  •   August 19 – Grade 12 from 9–11 a.m. & Grade 11 from 12–2 p.m.
  •   August 20 – Grade 10 from 9–11 a.m. & Grade 9 from 12–2 p.m.
  •   August 25 –  Students can pick up their schedules only at the open house.

Expectations: As we prepare to start a new year at GNGHS, we want to remind families that our school will continue to focus on the MSAD15 behavioral expectations: safe, respectful, and responsible. We have clear guidelines for each area and encourage families to discuss them at home before the first day of school. Your support will help set a positive tone for the entire school community.

  • Safe: To keep everyone safe, we will continue using one main entrance and one exit during the school day. Students may not prop any door open or use doors to let in others. Loitering in bathrooms is also not allowed.
  • Respectful: We will continue to emphasize respectful and appropriate language in all areas of the school, including classrooms, hallways, buses, and the cafeteria.
  • Responsible: Two key responsibilities for high school students are regular class attendance and active classroom participation. Per MSAD15 Policy JICJ, cell phones must be out of sight during all classes, including advisory and study halls. Phones may only be used between classes and at lunch. This year, all classrooms will be equipped with a cellphone “hotel,” and all students will be expected to store their phones there during class time. The goal is to ensure stronger student engagement and better adherence to the policy.

Enjoy the rest of your summer break. We look forward to seeing you all soon!                       

Last updated 08/11/2025