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Click here to view the GMHS English Summer Reading Assignment page.

Supply List

Teachers will share course-specific supply lists at Open House. However, these are the common items:

  • Pens – black or dark blue; additional colors might be useful for annotations

  • Pencils

  • Highlighters –  multiple colors are helpful for annotations

  • Sticky notes

  • Lined paper– looseleaf or spiral notebook

    • Some courses may require a specific notebook

  • Place for storing handouts: two-pocket folder or binder

  • Laptop with internet access

    • Headphones that plug into laptop

  • Optional: Colored pencils, markers or other art supplies (glue sticks, etc.) would be useful for projects


Donations of tissue boxes,  hand sanitizer, paper towels and disinfecting wipes are always appreciated!

American Legion Auxiliary

Oratorical Contest

What does the U.S. Constitution mean to you? Our local American Legion Auxiliary in Ridge is seeing how many students would be interested in their oratorical contest. The purpose of the contest is to develop knowledge and appreciation of the United States Constitution, the ability to think and speak clearly and critically, and the acceptance of the duties, responsibilities, rights and privileges of American citizenship. Please complete this Google Form to share your interest by Wednesday, October 15.

Essay Contest

Stay tuned for more information!

Cover of GMHS Literary Magazine with Stinger and Principal Dothard standing back-to-back

Publications

Click to view the 2024-2025 GMHS Literary Magazine.

Field Trips

A play is not meant to be read, it is meant to be seen. Seeing live theater is an experience like no other. Please contact Mr. Mascia (jcmascia@smcps.org) with any questions.

Shakespeare Theatre Company

Each year, we have the opportunity to see a variety of plays by the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington D.C.. 

Guys and Dolls

Thursday, December 18, 2025

The oldest established permanent floating crap game in New York just got busted and Nathan Detroit needs cold hard cash to get it up and running again. Enter high-roller Sky Masterson, who Nathan wagers can’t get a date with the straightlaced Sarah Brown, a Salvation Army missionary trying to save them all from sin. Directed by Washington National Opera Artistic Director Francesca Zambello and choreographed by Joshua Bergasse (Smash, Bull Durham), dance the night away to “Luck Be a Lady,” “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat,” “A Bushel and a Peck,” and more classic tunes in the must-see show of the holiday season.

Paranormal Activity

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

On Beckett

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Hamnet

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Othello

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

The National Theatre in Washington, D.C.

This year we hope to take students to see two performances at The National Theatre. These tickets will be $65 and must be purchased at least 6 weeks in advance.

Beauty and the Beast

Thursday, March 19, 2026

The Great Gatsby

Friday, May 22, 2026

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