• Attention ALL GHS students - please come join us at our annual cocoa and cram event this Thursday, December 11,  from 6:30-8:30.

The WILSON (student entrance) side doors will be open for entrance and we will use the two project rooms upstairs.

Feel free to study with a group of friends, study alone, OR get help from one of our NHS tutors that will be there to assist in all subjects.

FREE hot cocoa will be provided. 

• The end of the 1st semester is almost upon us which means it is exam time. On Wednesday, December 17, Thursday, December 18 and Friday, December 19 the students will be taking exams and these will be half days with students being dismissed at 10:55am.

• Attention KCTC students,

Please look at the these reminders regarding this semester's exam schedule. Please read through this for your session to know what your expectations are and where you should be. 

• The Dog Den School Store is offering some great holiday sales right now. Hours are currently Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday from 3pm-4pm. They will also be open on Saturday, December 13 from 10am-1pm.

• Senior Exec Board is hosting a holiday spirit week! The days are as follows:

Monday: A Long Winter's Nap: Wear your pajamas!

Tuesday: Winter Wonderland: Wear all white!

Wednesday: Fa-la-la-la Flannel: Wear a flannel shirt!

Thursday: Santa vs. The Grinch: Freshmen and Sophomores wear green and Juniors and Seniors wear red!

Friday: Festive Friday: Wear an ugly sweater and Santa hats!

We look forward to seeing you in holiday garb and celebrating the season with all of you, Bulldogs! 

• A reminder that a Jostens representative will be at school on Tuesday, December 16th during the lunches outside the cafeteria to deliver the class rings that were ordered this Fall. Please make sure that you stop by during your lunch to pick yours up! If there are any upperclassmen that need warranty work done to your class ring, please make sure to bring your ring to them at that time also. 

• 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 $125 - now through February 28, 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!  

RESTAURANT Night - December 16 at  Culver’s (Jenison location) 4:00pm-8:00pm.  Volunteers will be needed to assist at the restaurant. 

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

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• The 2025-2026 Educational Benefit Application is now available! Please visit https://grandville.familyportal.cloud/ to fill out your new application. 

If you were on Educational Benefits last year, your Benefits will expire on October 1st, 2025. A new application needs to be filled out each year. 

Applications will be processed beginning August 4th, 2025. 

If you need a paper copy, please contact your child's building office.

• The Boys Bowling team competed against Jenison yesterday evening and won 19-11. The team was lead by Ethan Brown shooting a nice 235 and 192 game to bring his set to 427 followed by Aiden Baker who shot 202 and 201 to bring his total to 403.

The Girls Bowling team competed against Jenison yesterday evening and won with a score of 27-3. Strong performances were had during the baker games from Daniela Atkins and Marley Tejeda. The girls were led in individuals by Addison Gildea who shot the high game on the girls side with a solid 196 game.

• The Hockey Team went 1-1 over the weekend with a loss to Trenton and a come from behind win against Houghton!  This week brings up 3 games.  The first is on Wednesday against Grand Haven at Lakeshore Sports Center at 5:00pm.  Then games in Traverse City on Friday and Saturday. 

• Attention Boys Soccer players, 

There will be an informational meeting in Project Room 290 on Thursday, Dec. 11 after school. We hope that most of you can make it to the meeting to hear about our off season training sessions. Please reach out to the soccer coaches for more information if you cannot attend. Go Dawgs!

• Any athletes interested in Track & Field Conditioning for Hurdles, Jumps, and Sprints (distances 400m and under) can sign up for the winter program offered in the Community Ed Spring/Winter Brochure: https://www.gpsbulldogs.org/apps/pages/communityed 

This program will take place 3-4:45pm Tuesdays and Thursdays starting January 7, led by GHS Track & Field coaches.

We do not want pricing to keep anyone from participating, so if you have any concerns with cost, please let us know! You can contact GHS Head Track Coach Steil at runcoachsteil@gmail.com with any questions. 

• The Grandville Athletic Boosters is pleased to announce that they will be offering their annual scholarships again this year. They will be awarding 10 - $1,500 scholarships for the 2025/2026 school year.  

• The Requirements for the GAB scholarship are as follows:

(a) The applicant must have an overall G.P.A. =>3.0

(b) The applicant must have earned TWO ATHLETIC VARSITY letters and be involved in various other school and extracurricular activities. 

(c) The applicant must submit at least 3 Teacher/Athletic Coach Recommendation forms.

    -One must be from a current teacher from their SENIOR year

        -One from a current or past ATHLETIC COACH

        -One from any other individual other than a relative.  

The link to the form to be sent to Teachers and Coaches is within the application. 

The applicant must complete a two page essay explaining how athletics has impacted their high school career, what it meant to be a GHS bulldog and/or what skills             or attributes from athletics they hope to carry onto their college experience.

Deadline for submission is February 6th, 2026

Please go to https://forms.gle/dAqdRxm3R8XyDmUN9 to fill out the application.  Please make sure to complete all information only once before submitting. 

Please send this link to Teachers and Coaches that you would like to provide the required recommendations. https://forms.gle/bcsyavR6JPj6CaH56

Questions - please send email to scholarshipsgab@gmail.com.  

Recipients will be notified of the award and will be invited to attend the Hall of Fame/Scholarship banquet on March 7th at Sunnybrook Country Club to be recognized.

• 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.

• The Winter Play is just around the corner, click on this link for more information about dates and tickets.

• Freshman will begin scheduling for 2026-27, on December 11. Most freshmen will schedule on that date, with a few classes completing scheduling on December 12. Counselors visited classrooms last week to provide scheduling presentations, and students should have brought home a scheduling sheet outlining all available course options.

Please help your student review their choices and be prepared to schedule on December 11. Course descriptions can be found  here.

• Important Dates:

• KCTC Open House: February 4 & 5

• Enrollment Requests for 2026–2027: Early February

This is a great opportunity for students to explore career-focused programs.

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

• GHS is again partnering with Hand2Hand this school year. If you think this is something that your student would benefit from please click on this link for more information on how to sign up.

• 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.