• Safety Week is this week (March 9-March 13) at the High School. Please read this letter from Mr. Lancto for more information about what that means and how it affects your student.

• Seniors: Your Jostens Cap and Gown, graduation announcements, and accessories, will be delivered at school during lunch on Wednesday, March 11th in Project Room 280. If you owe a balance, that needs to be paid in full prior to delivery. Please make sure that you pick up your items at that time.  If anyone still has not placed their order, please do so online at www.jostens.com asap. If you have questions about your order, please call 616-330-2141. 

• Friday, March 20 will be a half day of school for students. Students will be dismissed at 10:55am and transportation will run at that time. Students should be out of the building by 12pm unless accompanied by a staff member.

• Please read this letter from Mr. Lancto regarding important information about graduation this May.

• Attention, attention! If you are a senior, please listen up!

The Class of 2026 Mock Election form will be sent out to all seniors via email on Monday, March 9. Please nominate your classmates for the categories listed on the form by Friday, March 13. Once nominations close, another form will be emailed out for you all to vote for the final winners of each category before Spring Break. Come to Senior Send Off on Friday, April 17 to find out this year's mock election winners!

If you have a question, please reach out to Mrs. Youngman or Mrs. Larsen!

• The calendar says March, but we are still in the height of the cold and flu season.  Kent County is seeing high rates of respiratory illness, with Influenza B being the dominant strain.  There are also reports that these illnesses are lasting 7-10 days for some people.  Respiratory illness is most contagious in the 1-2 days leading up to developing the disease, and in some cases as long as a week after symptoms subside.  Proper hand hygiene and covering your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing is the best way to limit spread of the disease.  If your student is feeling sick and unable to participate in school, please keep them home.  Use this link for guidance and assistance on deciding when to keep your student home from school.     

• On Saturday, March 14 from 9-11am the Student Council will be hosting a Breakfast in honour of those who have served our country. Our annual Veterans breakfast will feature live music from our very own band members, pancakes made by council as well as student-made crafts. ALL VETERANS eat for FREE and there is a minimum $5 donation for non-vets. Please spread the word and we hope to see you there! 

• Attention sophomores and juniors interested in being on the yearbook staff next year: Applications and teacher recommendation forms are now available in Mrs. Van Hekken's room - room 166. They are due by April 1. Any questions, see Mrs. Van Hekken. 

• Ramadan Meal Pick-Up Option:  Students who observe Ramadan and fast during the school day will have the opportunity to pick up breakfast and/or lunch meals to take home and eat later during Ramadan this year (February 17 through March 19). 

Please note:  Students may only receive up to one breakfast and one lunch each day. This option is for students who are not receiving school meals during the regular breakfast and lunch periods at school during Ramadan. Multiple days' worth of meals may not be picked up on the same day.

If you are interested in participating in this option, please contact Jamie Kluge, high school kitchen manager, at Jkluge@gpsbulldogs.org for more information. 

• SANP Registration Information  

Senior Parents and Students!! Registration for the All Night Party is still ongoing! The party will follow graduation on May 21, 2026. While the location is a well-kept secret, it promises to be a night of fun, food, and entertainment that your graduate will remember for a lifetime. Cost is $150 - now through May 1, 2026. If you have any questions, email -  ghssanp2026@gmail.com.

Registration Form (Parents! If you already paid, but did NOT fill out the online Registration Form, please do this asap.)

• SANP Fundraisers

Buffalo Wild Wings Restaurant Fundraiser - ALL DAY Wednesday, March 11 our SANP will get 20% of ALL sales when you present the flyer that will be shared on our social media accounts. This is not valid on web or third party orders.

Culver’s Restaurant Fundraiser - Tuesday, March 24 from 5-8pm join us at the Culver’s in Jenison and support SANP 2026. We will get a portion of all sales during these hours.

Applebee’s Restaurant Fundraiser - Tuesday, March 31 from 4-9pm join us at the Applebee’s in Grandville for an easy dinner that supports our SANP! Located at 4488 Potomac Ave. We will get 20% of all sales.

• Follow SANP2026 on Facebook and Instagram

Check social media and school announcements regularly for up to date information.

Facebook: Grandville High School-2026 Senior All Night Party SANP

Instagram: ghs_sanp-2026

The next SANP Parent Meeting is Monday, March 30, at 7pm located on the 2nd floor in the project room 290.

• Seniors, congratulations. You have made it to the final semester of high school. Let's make this semester the best ever. Work hard, finish strong, and savor those "last" experiences. However, make sure you are aware of the Senior exam policy. Please see the Senior Exam Exemption policy to prepare for May. GO DAWGS! 

• We need your senior photo for the yearbook AND the senior slideshow! If you haven't already, please upload them to this link. All senior photos and slideshow photos are due before Spring Break, but the sooner you get them in, the better. 

Any questions, feel free to email Mrs. Van Hekken at Lvanhekken@gpsbulldogs.org

• Reminder: Ball bags, lacrosse sticks, and other athletic equipment cannot be stored in the Main Office during the school day. If you don’t have a car to keep your gear in, please store it in the Athletic Closet upstairs in Room 220. 

• Attention all GHS senior scholar athletes:

The Ryan Fischer Bulldog Legacy Scholarship is offering its 11th annual scholarship valued at $5,000 to a motivated and deserving GHS senior scholar-athlete who best demonstrates the character of Ryan Fischer. In addition to high academic standards, an applicant must demonstrate high moral character, outstanding leadership and sportsmanship qualities, a strong faith in God, a willingness to be a friend to all, and exhibit a strong commitment to the community.  Please visit  www.ryanfischer.org and click on the “Bulldog Scholarship” tab to download the application.  All applications must be submitted to the athletic director (Charlie Kleinheksel) by Friday, March 27, 2026.  Informational brochures can be picked up in the guidance office.  Please email ryanfischer11@comcast.net with any questions. 

• The GHS Athletic Department has transitioned to a cashless system for all concession stand operations for the 2025-26 school year. The following payment methods will be accepted:

• Credit/Debit Cards

• Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay

• Cash App (via QR Code)

We appreciate your support and understanding as we move toward a more efficient and secure way of serving our community. 

Please note: Cash will still be accepted at ticket admissions.

• Join us for our last show of the season! Chicago (Teen Edition) will be at Grandville High School Auditorium. See below for showtines and ticket information.

Show Times (GHS Auditorium): 

Thursday, April 23 at 7 p.m.

Friday, April 24 at 7 p.m. 

Saturday, April 25 at 7 p.m.

Sunday,  April 26 at 2 p.m.

In “Roaring Twenties” Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap... until he finds out he's been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another "Merry Murderess," Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the "American Dream": fame, fortune, and acquittal.

Note: For the teen edition, adult language and overtly sexual references have been removed. Recommended for ages 13 and up.

In addition, we're offering some special VIP tickets for this production at jazz club tables right down near the front of the stage. We're encouraging our VIP guests to wear their best 1920s-related apparel to join in the fun and be part of the show. Tickets in our VIP section are $40 each, or you can buy a table of three for $100. To place a VIP order, contact our producer, Ann Oosterhouse at aoosterhouse@gpsbulldogs.org to request what night and how many you would like. 

Follow us on Facebook: Grandville High School Theatre and Instagram: theatre4ghs 

• Attention Coffee Club Members and coffee enthusiasts! Would you like to tour a local coffee roastery and see how the pros roast coffee? We're going to have a Coffee Club meet-up on Saturday, March 28th, at 12:30pm at Littlefoot Roasters in Grandville. You don't have to be a Coffee Club member to attend. If you would like to attend, please email Mr. Bridle or stop by room 121 to let him know.

• Senior year scheduling for the class of 2027: 

Throughout March, Juniors will participate in small-group scheduling sessions with their counselor to select their senior-year courses. Students will receive individual passes for their scheduled meeting time.  Each student has received a copy of their transcript and a course offerings sheet to help them prepare for these meetings.

• The application process for the Grand Rapids Police Department Youth Police Academy has started for 2026. They will be accepting applications from now until March 31. 

There will be an information meeting on Thursday June 25 at 6pm and the Academy itself will run Monday July 20 through Friday July 24.

The program is free for those who attend with a uniform and lunch provided.

The week is spent on a variety of activities to really show students what a police agency has to offer (police, forensics, dispatch, cadets, etc). They are accepting applications from all current high school students (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior) with preference given to those graduating if they have more than 30 participants apply. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Officer King at the Grand Rapids Police Dept by email at AKING@GRCITY.US or by phone at 616-456-4358.

 Attached below is a PDF copy of the application. Paper copies are also available in the counseling office. To submit the application once completed you can scan and email it by March 31 to grpdrecruiting@grcity.us.or you can bring it to the Grand Rapids Police Dept Attn:Ofc King 1 Monroe Center NW GR MI 49503.

YPA Application

• Looking for scholarships?  Use this link to access the GHS local scholarship document page. 

• Here are some great career exploration opportunities below: 

Future Rounds Health Careers Expo

Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 5-7:00 PM

• Hands-on career exploration event with local hospitals, clinics and education providers

• @Kent Career Tech Center; 7-12 grade

• Learn about health care occupations from local hospitals, clinics and education partners.

• Event Flyer for more info and registration

Path to Pro Skilled Trades Evening

Monday, March 23, 2026, 5-7:00 PM

• Hands-on career exploration with 28+ skilled trades professionals

• @ Kent Career Tech Center, 7-12 grade

• Event Flyer

• 12th grade students and families, 

The 2026-27 FAFSA Form is Live – Don’t Miss Out on Aid! 

We’re excited to share that the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is now open at fafsa.gov. 

Completing the FAFSA form is a key to accessing federal, state, and institutional financial aid that can help cover the cost of college or career training. We strongly encourage all students to complete the form as soon as possible. 

 Start your FAFSA form now: FAFSA.gov
The earlier you apply, the better your chances of maximizing aid. 

•  Parents, this letter is to inform you of our optional Library Restriction Process.  Please read through carefully and take the appropriate steps if you wish to do so.