Hello Gilbert H. Hood Families,
As you know, this past week included an unexpected event. As a result, the Dining Hall was closed for a couple of days. Our kitchen staff, custodians, and maintenance staff worked diligently, and we were able to re-open the Dining Hall on Friday! We are so grateful to our staff and students for their flexibility and patience throughout the week. Thank you to the many families who reached out to us this week. Your expressions of gratitude and support are greatly appreciated.
Here are a couple items to share for the upcoming weeks:
GHH Spelling Bee Results
We would like to thank all the students who participated in the GHH Spelling Bee last week. Congratulations to our winner Al Torres-Seixas, as well as our runner-ups Gabrijela Strobel and Gabriella Smiddy. The winning word was Canterbury. Well done!
GHH Presents at the School Board - 01.28.2025
Gilbert H. Hood Middle School will be presenting at the beginning of the Derry School Board meeting on Tuesday, January 28. Our amazing Student Council will be sharing about the work they do to support our school community. We will also recognize the GHH Volunteer of the Year. If you cannot attend in person, please tune in online.
*Rescheduled* WHITEOUT Basketball Game - 01.29.2025
The GHH Whiteout Basketball Game has been rescheduled to Wednesday, January 29. 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 presentsBeauty 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.
Husky Hullabaloo Fundraiser
Our school-wide Husky Hullabaloo fundraiser, the biggest fundraiser of the year, kicks off this week. We have a goal to raise $10,000 AND we’re making it FUN to join in! Registration to sign up online opens on January 28. So get ready to register and email this fundraiser out to friends and family to help. There will be prizes and daily giveaways, plus all students will be able to celebrate at our BIG event Husky Hullabaloo on February 21. Thank you in advance and stay tuned for fundraising updates.
Upcoming Dates**
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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, 6:30
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January 29: Whiteout Basketball Game, begins at 4:00
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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
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February 7: Winter Dance, 6:00-7:30, sponsored by Travel Club
**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.
ONGOING REMINDERS
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: Kindergarten Registration.
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.
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