Hello Gilbert H. Hood Families,
We hope you are enjoying this weekend and are prepared for some possible snow. Make sure you bundle up for the cold temperatures predicted for this week. BRRRR!
Tardy to School
We are noticing that some students are arriving late to school on a regular basis. As a reminder, students may enter the building at 7:10 and the school day begins at 7:25. Your support in encouraging students to arrive on time is greatly appreciated.
Food Deliveries
As a school community, we are asking families to refrain from having food delivered to the school or allowing students to place orders for delivery (via phone apps or restaurant delivery). Although we understand the convenience, this practice is problematic in our school environment. It is not only becoming a distraction for students and learning, it can be difficult to manage in an already busy office. In addition, food deliveries often include items that are not permitted at school. For example, students are not permitted to have soda, coffee-based drinks, or other caffeinated beverages during school hours. Thank you in advance for helping to discourage food deliveries during school hours.
Here are a couple items to share for the upcoming weeks:
WHITEOUT Basketball Game - 01.21.2025
Please join us on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, for the GHH “Whiteout” game vs. Amherst Middle School. ALL Gilbert H. Hood Huskies Fans are asked to wear WHITE shirts to show support and unity for our basketball teams. (Proceeds from the presale of GHH Whiteout shirts will be donated to the Upper Room.) At the games, there will be concessions and GHH winter hats available for purchase. Come and join the fun!
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.
DCSD Community Public Forum
Families, staff, and community members are invited to join the Derry Cooperative School District School Board at one of two public forums to learn more about the school district's capital improvements bond. District administrators will present information regarding details of the bond, including proposed projects. Additional information regarding the district’s budget and teacher contract will also be provided. Attendees will be given the opportunity to ask questions and voice comments.
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Dates: January 21, 2025 & February 18, 2025
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Time: 6:30 pm
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Location: West Running Brook Intermediate School
This event will be broadcast once again on social media at:
For more information regarding Warrant Article #2-Capital Improvements, check out our informational page at https://www.sau10.nh.gov/departments/facilities/facilities-warrant-article
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 .
DCSD 2025-2026 Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-2026 school year will open on Monday, January 27, at 8:00 am. Information is been posted on the school district’s website: link.
Upcoming Dates**
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January 20: NO SCHOOL
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January 21: GHH Spelling Bee, 2:00-4:00
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January 21: Whiteout Basketball Game, begins at 4:00
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January 21: Derry School Board Community Forum Public Forum - Warrant Discussion, WRB, 6:30-8:00
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January 27: Grade 8 Field Trip, Pinkerton Academy Electives Information Day, 9:15-1:25
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January 27: DCSD Kindergarten registration for 2025-2026 opens
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January 28: School Board Meeting, featuring GHH
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January 31 & February 1: GHH Drama Club presents Beauty and the Beast Jr.
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February 1: DCSD Deliberative Session, WRB, 10:00
**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.