Hello Gilbert H. Hood Families,
Happy New Year! We hope this message finds you and your family well.
Here are a couple items to share for the upcoming weeks:
District Budget Presentation at PTSA Meeting
The next PTSA meeting is scheduled on Wednesday, January 6, at 6:30 pm. This month’s meeting will include a presentation of the proposed 2025-2026 DCSD budget. Representatives from the School Board and District Administrators will be available to answer questions.
Snow Tubing - 01.19.2025
GHH PTSA is coordinating a fun event of snow tubing with family and friends at Gunstock Mountain on Sunday, January 19, 4:30-7:30 pm. Space is limited.
WHITEOUT Basketball Game - 01.21.2025
On Tuesday, January 21, 2025 the D2 Boy’s and Girl’s Basketball teams will be playing in a “Whiteout” game vs.
Amherst Middle School. The idea is to have ALL Gilbert H. Hood Huskies Fans wear WHITE shirts to show support and unity for our basketball teams. Please see the attached flyer if you would like to purchase a t-shirt for this event. (Orders are due Wednesday, January 7.)
GHH Drama Club presents Beauty and the Beast Jr - 01.31 & 02.01.2025
Tickets are available on the Stockbridge Theater website for Friday, January 31 (7:00 pm) and Saturday, February 1 (4:00 pm). They are $10 each. You can either order online, call the box office or buy at the door. Here is the link to purchase tickets: Stockbridge Theater.
Messages for Families of Eighth Grades
Here is a link to a Pinkerton message for current eighth grade students and their families: Class of 2029 Orientation and Course Scheduling Events .
Reminder about Morning Drop-off Procedures
Recently, we have had a number of car drivers dropping students off along the roads leading to the school, instead of entering the school’s driveway. This not only creates a potential safety issue, but it causes confusion and frustration for other drivers. In addition, we have been asked by local authorities to keep the public roadways open and available to through traffic as much as possible.
As we start fresh for the new year, we would like to remind families of the procedures during school arrival. The main driveway entrance for morning drop-off is from Perley Road. The general flow of traffic is ONE-WAY around the school, in a counter clockwise direction. Several staff members are stationed around the building to help facilitate a safe and efficient process. The arrival process begins at 7:10 a.m.
Upcoming Dates**
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Week of January 6: Winter NWEA testing begins
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January 7: Pinkerton Academy 8th Grade Preview Night, 6:00-8:00 (live stream, recorded, and in-person)
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January 8: PTSA Meeting, 6:30 pm (including a presentation of the DCSD 2025 proposed budget)
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January 19: Family Snow Tubing
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January 20: NO SCHOOL
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January 21: Whiteout Basketball Game
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January 31 & February 1: GHH Drama Club presents Beautify and the Beast Jr.
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**To keep up to date on the daily happenings at GHH, be sure to check our daily announcements that are posted on our school website under the “Resources” tab. The Morning Meeting Notices spreadsheet is constantly updated and available for reference.