Principal's Message - 03.16.2025

  • Posted March 16, 2025
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Hello Gilbert H. Hood Families,

 

We hope you and your family have been able to enjoy the warmer weather this weekend (especially Saturday).  Spring officially begins this week!

 

 

Here are a couple items to share for the upcoming weeks:

 

 

American Red Cross Blood Drive - March 20

 

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive in the GHH gym on Thursday, March 20, 3:00-7:00 pm.  Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: GILBERTHOOD to schedule an appointment.  

 

World Down Syndrome Day - March 21

 

In honor of World Down Syndrome Day on Friday, March 21, wear colorful, mismatched socks! This simple act is a fun and meaningful way to show support and raise awareness for individuals with Down syndrome. Let's make this day vibrant and full of support. Remember, it's not just about wearing socks – it's about standing together to make the world a more inclusive place for everyone.

 

Report Cards - March 24 

 

Trimester 2 Learning Reports will be available on Monday, March 24. An email will be sent when the reports are released.

 

Annual NH State Assessments - April

 

Students at GHHMS will be taking the NHSAS tests (state testing) on the following dates:

  • April 3 - Grade 8 only - Science

  • April 8 - Grades 7 & 8 - Reading

  • April 11 - Grades 7 & 8 - Writing

  • April 16 - Grades 7 & 8- Math

We understand illness and other circumstances happen, but it is important to have as many students as possible attend school, on time, on testing days.  If students are absent on testing days, they will be pulled from class at a later date to make-up the tests they missed.

We also ask that students have their computers charged and ready to use on testing days to make it easier for them to get started on time..

 

Pinkerton CTE Summer Camp

 

Career and Technical Education at Pinkerton is running several summer camps the week of June 23-26.  The program is open to students in grades 7-10 who are interested in participating in fun, hands on camps. Additional information can be found here:  link

 

Upcoming Dates**

 

  • March 17: Trimester 3 begins

  • March 20: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 3:00-7:00

  • March 21: World Down Syndrome Day (wear colorful, mismatched socks)

  • March 24: Trimester 2 Learning Reports

  • March 25: ThinkFast Interactive  Assembly

  • March 25: School Board Meeting, 6:30, Derry Municipal Building

  • March 26: Jazz Band field trip

 

**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.