Hello Glendale High School Families,
I want to thank each and every one of you for sharing your student with us this year, and for allowing us to have a chance to impact their life in a positive way. This blog will serve as a tool to communicate important information to Glendale families. This is not all-inclusive, so please check out social media and the school website for information.
Glendale High School Mission and VisionMission: To inspire personally-driven, community-focused, and globally connected learners.
Vision: Learners refine their unique abilities to positively impact our world.
(Updated 10/27/21) Picture Retake Day
Picture Retake Day for Seniors and grades 9-11 is Friday, October 29th from 8am until 2pm. If students are online, they can come to get their photos taken at any time during those hours. Photographers will be in the auditorium.
(Updated 10/27/21) Boys Basketball
Boys basketball practice will begin next week on Monday, Nov. 1st. Sophomores-Seniors will practice from 11:30 am-2:00 pm and all freshmen will practice from 2:30 pm-4:30 pm.
Please make sure all kids have a physical on file with the school and all associated paperwork turned in by Friday of this week. The office has extra copies if you need to stop in and pick up a packet.
(Updated 10/27/21) Seussical the Musical
Join Horton, Mayzie, The Cat in the Hat, the Grinch, and more as Seussical the Musical dazzles its way onto the Glendale stage November 18-20.
Tickets are $5 for students and children and $10 for adults. Purchase tickets at the door with cash or online here: Seussical Tickets
Times: Thursday- Saturday at 7 p.m., Matinee Saturday at 2 p.m.
Bring the whole family!
(Updated 10/27/21) TSA / FBLA
This week TSA/FBLA had a very fun and exciting week! On Tuesday TSA/ FBLA members, along with the World Language Club members, had a fun fall activity after school at Campbell's Corn Maze. We enjoyed seeing everyone who was able to come and join our fun fall festivity! This week was also our monthly Adopt-A-Street clean-up. Members and students cleaned our streets on Wednesday and Thursday that TSA/FBLA have adopted and are very grateful for the people who could help. We also have a volunteering date this upcoming week on November 2nd with Convoy of Hope from 6:30-8:30 p.m. If any students might be interested in earning community service hours or just wanting to help their community out in this event, stop by Room 301 or visit the TSA/FBLA website at https://tinyurl.com/visitghstsafbla for more information, the COH waiver, and sign-up. We appreciate you helping us to help others!
(Updated 10/27/21) Glendale Choir's Participation in MSU's Invitational Choir
Congratulations to all of our students who made all districts this year! we’d also like to recognize our 5 students who in addition to making all districts, qualify for a state audition! keep an eye out for the all-district performance on November 6th to see us sing with many others from around the district.
All-District Honor Choir 2021
9/10
Chloe Davidson, Soprano
Parker Cunningham, Alto
Corbin Gawel, Tenor
Bryson Montgomery, Tenor
Brody Cooper, Bass
Henry McNeese, Bass
11/12
*Abigail Cox, Soprano
*Madison Heinrichs, Soprano
Sydney Evans, Alto
Aubrey Potter, Alto
Asha Tharakan, Alto
*Skyler Davidson, Tenor
*Kai Ousley, Tenor
*Elijah Hertzog, Bass
*Top 25 State Qualifiers
(Updated 10/27/21) Blood Drive
(Updated 10/27/21) Veteran's Day Assembly - November 11th
Hey Glendale: are you or a family member currently serving in the military or have previously served? Our Veteran’s Day Assembly will be November 11, 2021, and we would love a chance to honor our service members. There will be a light breakfast, assembly, and lunch for all honorees plus one guest at Glendale High School. Please complete the Veteran’s Day Participant Form if you or a service member you’ve invited would like to attend. We understand that not everyone feels comfortable in large groups right now so you also have the option to view the assembly on Instagram Live.
(Updated 10/27/21) Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-teacher conferences will be on 10/28/2021 from 3:00-7:15 PM. Parents should contact their teachers via email or call the main office to schedule a conference. Parents can still use a phone conference, ZOOM, or in-person. If parents choose an in-person meeting, they must remain masked at all times while in the building and should maintain social distance while on site.
(Updated 10/27/21) World Language Career Day
Attention Glendale parents and Guardians. SPS World Language classes will be hosting its first annual “World Language Career Day” on 10/27/2021. Here is a link to the flyer. This is a virtual event celebrating multilingual careers and informing participants on the benefits of bilingualism in the workforce. While we discuss bilingualism in the context of careers in class, we want our students to have the opportunity to connect with professionals in a variety of fields so they can learn first-hand about multilingualism in careers. We will have over 20 community members from the Springfield area and worldwide who will present the need for bilingualism in the workplace. Some organizations that will be joining us are Cox Health, the FBI, Newman Law Firm, Sherwin-Williams, Nestlé-Purina, Quest Diagnostics, and the US Department of State. For more information or to view the Schedule of Presentations via Zoom, please contact a Foreign Language teacher.
(Updated 10/27/21) Art Students of the Month
Please help us recognize our September Art Students of the Month:
1. Zing Lang
- “She has gone above and beyond on her portrait project and is always looking for ways to improve! – Mr. Zink
2. Reagan Turner
- “I chose Reagan to be an artist of the month because she always comes into class with a positive attitude, is attentive during class, and always does her best. I’m looking forward to seeing Reagan grow as an artist throughout the year! – Ms. Wilson
3. Jacob Sargent
- “Jacob is an outstanding student. He helps build a positive classroom community through his positive attitude and character. He is also technically skilled in art. I have seen his work in class and I am beyond excited to see what he can accomplish this school year.” – Mr. Ramos
(Updated 10/27/21) Library Newsletter
(Updated 10/27/21) This Week In GHS Sports
Below is our schedule of events for next week:
SPS Career Center Transportation
There will be busses for Career Center students to attend their Career Center classes on Friday.
Wednesday Is Late Start
Glendale High School teachers participate in professional learning weekly, on Wednesday mornings. Students may still arrive at the normal times, but their school day does not start until 8:00 AM on Wednesdays (7:30 AM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday). On Wednesday morning, we provide supervision for students, 9th grade will report to the small gym, 10th grade will report to the auditorium, 11th grade to the big gym, and 12th grade to the cafeteria/commons area.
GHS Bell Schedule
Red/Blue Day Calendar
Please utilize the below calendar to help navigate the red and blue days.
Sick Students
If your student is sick, please keep them home (even if they are vaccinated).
Free/Reduced Lunch Meal Information
Fees and Fines
To pay off your students' fees online or with a credit card, please follow the instructions below for an easy way to pay.
Getting started is a simple three-step process!
2. Create a user profile with your email address, establish a password, and set up your security questions.
3. Add a Student to your account using the student’s name and date of birth or student ID number. Note: student ID numbers can be obtained by contacting the school.
Now you’re ready to make payments!
Student Home Access (eSchool Gradebook)
If you do not know your login, contact the Glendale main office at 417-523-8901, and the office staff will provide this information.
Then go to https://www.sps.org/ or https://www.sps.org/glendale and click on the Family Home Access Center link. You will then be prompted to enter your username and password.
It's not too late to join GHS PTSA! It's a great way to support your student and Glendale!
Membership is $10 for Individuals and $25 for Businesses. You can sign up/pay online: GHS PTSA MEMBERSHIP FORM 2021-22: https://forms.gle/8pe9r9ujupBYGGxX8
GHS PTSA Meetings are on the 3rd Friday of the month in the GHS Library Conference Room. Join us for our next meeting: Friday, November 19 at 8am.
GHS PTSA DISCOUNT CARDS are HERE! Glendale PTSA is selling discount cards as part of our MAIN fundraiser to meet special classroom needs for our wonderful teachers and students! Some examples of items we've been able to provide in the past are books for English classes, goggles for science classes and seating for Special Education students. The discount cards are only $10 each or Buy 5, GET ONE FREE and all offers are good for a WHOLE YEAR. Cash, check, credit card and PayPal are accepted. To buy one (or a few), find a PTSA member, shop at The Nest, watch for them at Glendale home sporting events, or text/call Sarah Bowman at 417-860-7085.Your GHS PTSA invites you to STAY CONNECTED with us!
Facebook: GlendaleHighSchoolPTSA Instagram: @glendaleptsa
Remind: text @ghspta to 81010 Twitter: @GlendalePtsa
Email: glendaleptsa@gmail.com
From SPS IT
Student charges for repairs and replacements start back today. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Sierra Blain via Slack or email at sdblain@spsmail.org.
Repairs and replacements will only be charged if they are submitted today [9/20] or after today. If a device was submitted for repair before today and is not yet fixed, the student will not be charged when the repair is done.
The charges are:
Case Replacement: $10 free/reduced lunch and full pay lunch
Charger replacement: $10 free/reduced lunch and $25 full pay lunch
Device repair: $10 free/reduced lunch and $25 full pay lunch
Device Replacement: $25 free/reduced and $50 full pay lunch
Chess Club and Magic the Gathering Club
Chess Club and Magic the Gathering Club will start on Tuesday, September 7th from 2:30 to 3:30 in Room 204 for any student interested.
A+ Program Updates
The A+ Program provides scholarship funds for eligible graduates to attend most Missouri community colleges and technical schools. In addition, several four-year Missouri colleges and universities offer their own scholarship for A+ qualified students. Last year our A+ graduates could earn as much as $10,000 towards their college tuition and general fees.
Glendale makes the A+ program fun by providing promotional activities and events each school year. Each year we have around 50% of graduates qualify for the A+ program. For more information about the Glendale A+ Program, students can check out their A+ CANVAS course which lists A+ Program Resources, visit the A+ website or follow us on Twitter @glendaleAplus.
If you have any questions please contact Jenny Cofield, Glendale A+ Program Coordinator.
After School Tutoring
After-School Tutoring is available daily from 3:00-4:00 PM.
Red Days in Room 239 with Mrs. Patton
Blue Days in Room 108 with Ms. Snegur
Youth Resource Fair
The Branch
Students needing free food, hygiene and/or clothing supplies… GHS is proud to have The Branch Hygiene, Clothing, and Food Outreach Program inventory available to our students at no cost! Please see Mr. Faucher or Mrs. Patton for any needs.
Please check your student's grades for seated courses in eSchool. We will continue to post student grades in eSchool. It is vital that students start strong. Please check your student's grades online, and communicate with your student's teachers. Our goal is that all students are academically successful, please encourage your student to submit all assignments.
If your student is taking a LAUNCH course or is fully virtual, their grades will be kept updated in Canvas.
eSchool is where you see your students' grades (completed assignments) and Canvas is where you see what they are doing, and what they will be doing (current and future assignments and learning).
Grades & D/F Phone Calls
Grades in eSchool are the official grades for seated students. GHS will continue sending phone messages to the homes of students who have a D or F in any of their classes. If you haven't started checking eSchool grades please do so. If you receive the phone call please check eSchool to see what class(es) your student has the D/F. We also recommend you contact the teacher with questions, concerns, or you feel an error has been made.
For clarification, the report used to determine who receives these calls runs at 4:30 a.m.
the day you receive the call. It is possible teachers update grades during the course of the
day. Again, please check eSchool on a regular basis and direct questions to the teacher(s).
Academies Information
Glendale High School is in the fourth year of College and Career Academies. Three years ago we implemented the Freshman Academy Model. This year, the Freshman Academy work continues, and our sophomore, junior, and senior students are engaged in an Upper Academy. Glendale has three Academies, STEM Academy, Business and Law Academy, and Technology and Design Academy.
For clarification, the report used to determine who receives these calls runs at 4:30 a.m.
the day you receive the call. It is possible teachers update grades during the course of the
day. Again, please check eSchool on a regular basis and direct questions to the teacher(s).
Academies Information
Glendale High School is in the fourth year of College and Career Academies. Three years ago we implemented the Freshman Academy Model. This year, the Freshman Academy work continues, and our sophomore, junior, and senior students are engaged in an Upper Academy. Glendale has three Academies, STEM Academy, Business and Law Academy, and Technology and Design Academy.
Check out this website for more information: GHS College and Career Academies Information
Glendale and SPS Information GHS Website: GHS School Website
2021-22 Springfield Public Schools Calendar: SPS School Calendar 2021/22
Please remember we are here for you and your student. Don't hesitate to reach out to us at
any time.
For questions, please call 523-8900.
2021-22 Springfield Public Schools Calendar: SPS School Calendar 2021/22
Please remember we are here for you and your student. Don't hesitate to reach out to us at
any time.
For questions, please call 523-8900.
