Grissom Parents & Students,
I hope your child had a great week! I would like to thank the parents and other volunteers who have assisted us with opening school, especially with computer distribution. Highlighted items are new from the previous newsletter.
Events for this Week:
Varsity Football @Cullman 7:00 p.m.
Volleyball @Grissom JV 4:00 p.m., Varsity 6:00 p.m.
Weekly A/B Schedules –
Monday & Thursday are always A Days
Tuesday & Friday are always B Days
Wednesday rotates weekly
Schedule for this Week:
Monday A Day
Tuesday B Day
Wednesday A Day
Thursday A Day
Friday B Day
Daily Schedule
Morning Bell 8:20
1st Block 8:30 – 9:55
2nd Block 10:00 – 11:25
3rd Block 11:30 – 1:15
W.I.N. 1:20 – 2:10
4th Block 2:15 – 3:40
Schedules
Student schedules should be settled at this time. If your child has any scheduling issues, please email the grade level counselor and the grade level assistant principal.
Computers
We have distributed approximately 1500 computers since the first day of school. Most students should have their computer. If you have questions regarding computers, please email our IT tech, Gail Meyers. Her email is gail.meyers@hsv-k12.org
Dress Code
All students and adults in the building must wear a face mask. Please make sure your child is ready for school and adhering to dress code. Please remember that SHORTS MUST BE MID-THIGH LENGTH. This will be enforced beginning the first day of school. Also, Grissom High School is a “No Cell Phone Zone” from 8:30 a.m.-3:40 p.m. Phones will be allowed during lunch time only.
Counselor and Assistant Principal Assignments
9th Grade
Counselor – James Vasquez, james.vasquez@hsv-k12.org
Assistant Principal – Timothy Wyant, timothy.wyant@hsv-k12.org
10th Grade
Counselor –Amy Langford, amy.langford@hsv-k12.org
Assistant Principal – Bayleigh Hicks, bayleigh.hicks@hsv-k12.org
11th Grade
Counselor – Chanda Futey, chanda.futey@hsv-k12.org
Assistant Principal – Mac Howard, mac.howard@hsv-k12.org
12th Grade
Counselor – Taleshay Gray, taleshay.gray@hsv-k12.org
Assistant Principal – Heather White, heather.white@hsv-k12.org
College Counselor – Sheri Crigger, sheri.crigger@hsv-k12.org
Teacher Conferences
If you need to schedule a conference with a teacher, please reach out to the teacher for a date and time. If you need to schedule a conference with 2 or more teachers, please contact your student’s grade-level counselor.
Addressing Concerns
It is always best to handle concerns at the lowest level possible. This will ensure concerns are addressed in a timely and efficient manner. Our faculty and coaching staff are trained professionals, dedicated to supporting their students. Please give the teachers and coaches an opportunity to resolve issues at the classroom level first.
Step 1. If your concern involves your student’s teacher or coach, please email that teacher or coach first. You may request a conference or try to resolve the issue via email.
Step 2. If after attempting to resolve your concern with the teacher or coach you feel your concern is not resolved, please contact the appropriate grade-level assistant principal.
Step 3. If after attempting to resolve your concern first with the teacher and second with the appropriate grade-level assistant principal you feel your concern is not adequately addressed, please involve the principal, Mrs. Jeanne Greer. Appointments may be made through the office manager, Mrs. Laurie McGuffey, laurie.mcguffey@hsv-k12.org.
Breakfast & Lunch:
• All students qualify for free breakfast and lunch during the 2021-2022 school year.
• Make sure your child knows their lunch number.
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Wednesday is A Day
Monday/Thursday will be A Day
Tuesday/Friday will be B Day
The deadline to submit items for the newsletter is Friday by 4pm. Newsletters are delivered via email on Sunday evenings at 5pm. To submit club, sports or meeting information please email a word or .jpg file to grissomptsa@gmail.com
Know someone who needs to sign up for the newsletter? Here's the link:
https://us14.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=873d287650142822b0c190b72&id=712254ad46
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Has a Facebook Page!
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We need your help!
Volunteers are needed in the counselor's office.
Volunteer shifts are 8:45am till 12noon
or 12noon to 3:30pm.
Please contact Melanie Elliott at Melanie.f.elliott@gmail.com if you can volunteer. If you are unable to fill a complete shift but still want to help, please send her an email.
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This year, class fees can be paid in cash or check to the teacher directly or by credit/debit card at My School Fees.
Also, this year, when using My School Fees, you will have to use your students state 10 digit number, not their STI number that started with an S. If you already have an account with My School Fees, just re-add your student with their name and 10 digit number. New to My School Fees, you will have to register first, then add your student using their 10 digit state number. You can find this number on your students Power School account. We ask that all class fees be paid as soon as possible. Your student's teacher will inform the student if there is a fee and how much. You also will see information about the fees in the class syllabus that will be given to your student.
Free/reduce fee forms are available in the cafeteria, front office, or online at
https://secure.ezmealapp.com/default.aspx?cid=ZWNmMWVkZTYtNzQ3ZC00YzRhLThjZGItYzJkMzRmZmQzZDg3
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Swim and Dive will have tryouts for new swimmers any day during the week of Aug 16, at Huntsville Aquatic Center, during 4th block.
All athletes must have a current AHSAA physical.
Questions can go to ghsswimanddive@gmail.com.
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Do you like to run?
The Cross Country team is looking for any interested runners to join our team. No experience is necessary.
Contact Christi Binns @ cbinns2@comcast.net or Coach Steele at Orientation. |
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TICKETS
This year, HCS will exclusively use GoFan for tickets for admission to football games (Varsity, JV, and Freshmen).
You will NOT be able to purchase tickets at home games with cash. As with last year, you will not be charged with a parking fee for any home games.
You can load the GoFan app on your mobile device or go online at www.gofan.co to purchase tickets. For Home games, search for “Grissom High School” and the upcoming games will appear. There will also be a QR code sign at the game which you can scan and then pay.
You must have a mobile device to show your purchased tickets when entering the stadium. These are Mobile Only tickets which means your ticket must be presented on a mobile device for entry into the event. The ticket taker at the game will redeem your ticket by selecting the tickets and pressing the ‘Redeem Now’ button on your mobile device screen.
Football Ticket Prices
Varsity Games: Adults - $11, Students - $6
JV and Freshmen games: All tickets $5
These prices should be consistent for HCS games.
Clear Bag Policy
HCS also enforces a clear bag policy for home games. Please see information regarding this at the following link under Athletic Event Bag Procedures: Athletics & Extracurricular Activities | Huntsville City Schools
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Visit the website or Facebook page for up to date information.
Here's this years schedule!
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Order yours today from a theatre student or send a message on our Facebook page.
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Order yours from your favorite dancer!
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Click HERE for the Grissom High School Calendar.
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