Hello Gilbert H. Hood Families,

 

We started the NH state assessments this week with our eighth graders taking the Science portion of the tests.  This week we continue with the Reading and Writing portions with both seventh and eighth graders.  We thank you for your continued support as you encourage your child(ren) to approach the assessment with a positive mindset and put forth their best efforts.

 

 

Friday night was the ever-popular Faculty Follies event.  We would like to lift up all the staff members who participated. “Well done” to all those who planned the event, performed on stage or on video, helped behind the scenes, and served dinner.  Thank you to the students and families who attended and supported our amazing GHH staff.  

 

 

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

 

 

Food Drive - April

 

Our district’s Spring food drive for “End 68 Hours of Hunger ”.  Snacks, as well as other items, are needed. (Please no glass containers.)  Donations are being collected in each team area April 1 through April 22.  The team that collects the most donations will receive a special Kona Ice visit!

 

Annual NH State Assessments - April

 

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

• 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.

 

After School Enrichment Program

 

SPACES ARE AVAILABLE! The Gilbert H. Hood Middle School Afterschool Enrichment program is a FREE program that runs until May 29, 2025 every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 2 to 5:30 pm.  Students enrolled in this program are expected to attend 3 days a week.  Students can ALSO attend any clubs or sports offered at the school. The program is FUN, keeps students safe, provides engaging activities, and positive social interactions with a long-term goal of increased community engagement. To register, scan the QR code on the attached flyer, or go to  https://bit.ly/GHHMSAfterschool. 

 

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**

 

• April 8: NHSAS Reading assessment

• April 8: School Board Meeting, 6:30

• April 9: PTSA Meeting; 6:00 to plan for 8th grade, followed by regular meeting at 6:30

• April 10: Eighth Grade Band field trip; Dallas Brass at Pinkerton; leave @ 1:00

• April 11: NHSAS Writing assessment

• April 16: NHSAS Math assessment

• April 28-May 2: Spring Vacation; No school

 

**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.