Making Learning Personal through Positive Connections
Our learners got back into the swing of things this week. They were very upbeat and the staff had overwhelming positive statements regarding the first week of the school year. Check out some images of our first week of school.
A special welcome to our twenty students from Bilbao, Spain! They are living with their host families for the next week and have an action-packed week ahead. Thanks to the families that volunteered to take them in.
Meet our new teachers...
Jenn McDonald is excited to be a new member of the GHS community. She has been in education for eight years, this year being her third as a math teacher. She is passionate about cultivating a classroom experience where all learners can be successful.
As a graduate of Gilford High School, Sarah Achorn went on to pursue her teaching degree at Plymouth State University. After graduating from PSU, she was hired as a Social Studies teacher at Moultonborough Academy where she taught for the last three years. Now, she’s back where it all started and she couldn't be happier. Sarah currently lives in Gilmanton with her husband and two shelties.
Andrew Pegg was born and raised in CT and just moved up to this beautiful area. He is taking over as a Science teacher and cannot wait! Andrew loves staying active with sports such as soccer, swimming, ultimate frisbee, and his favorite - snowboarding!
Otherwise, he’s a fan of the arts and theater as well as frequently put on improv shows at colleges and high schools in CT and NY. Overall, he’s an adventurous guy who is always looking toward the next journey!
*Fun fact about the picture - It's called the wormhole, located on Inis Mor, Ireland. There's a red bull diving comp there yearly and I had the courage to jump in! It was freezing cold and filled with jellies, lucky me!*
Gilford Got Lunch program is now accepting applications here.
Parents of Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors -- Order a Yearbook now and get the best price! Just click on this link and get a 2020 yearbook for only $45. The price will go up to $60 later. All seniors who work the Craft Fair in December will receive their Yearbook for free.
Here is the free and reduced form for breakfast/lunch. If you need assistance completing the form, please contact Esther Kennedy at 527-9215.
The Gilford HS FIRST Robotics team is hosting an informational meeting Tuesday, September 10th at 6:30 PM in the wood shop (back of school). If your student is interested in SCHOLARSHIP monies for college and has an interest in Math, Science, Programming, designing, building and creating, we want you! In the past 13 years since GHS started a Robotics team, our students have received over $600,000 in scholarships through FIRST. Please join us to learn more!
Check out New Hampshire Tackles Hunger occurring on Homecoming Weekend (Oct. 5) at the football game beginning at 7:00pm at the Meadows.
Please click this link if you would like to remove your son/daughter’s name from any list given to the military. Please fill out the Opt Out form and return to the School Counseling Office by September 27th.
If interested in donating to the Superfund, please click here.
Have a great week!
Anthony Sperazzo
Principal
Gilford High School