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 11/17/21) The Branch and NHS Thanksgiving Assistance
The Branch and National Honors Society have teamed up to offer food boxes to students and families in need over the Thanksgiving break. Click here to reserve one today.
(Updated 11/17/21) Cheer Spirit Wear
Glendale CHEER Spirt Wear Orders
We have the other options available so you are able to represent Glendale Cheer at basketball games and our state competition.
Funds go to help cover accommodation costs for state competition.
Orders are Due Nov. 22nd.
They will be delivered around Dec. 9th.
(Updated 11/17/21) Glendale Choir
BIG thanks to Sydney Evans who runs our Glendale Choir Instagram. (She even photographed these awesome headshots)
That’s a wrap on the all-district honor choir! what a great, eventful day of singing and learning with so many other talented kids and directors. HUGE congratulations to two of our very own who made all-state this year, Kai Ousley and Elijah Hertzog. We can't wait to cheer these two on at all-state! Last but not least, thank you to the all-district honor choir team for putting this seamless and successful event together!
(Updated 11/17/21) The Glendale 411
The second episode of The Glendale 411 is available on YouTube and Canvas (Student Now > The Glendale 411).
Total running time is approximately 6.5 minutes, and content includes news stories about . . .
• 7th Annual Food Truck Fest
• Art in the Park
• The return of GHS Assemblies
If you need a pick-me-up, watch Project Positivity where freshman students share with teachers how they make their school days better. You may need a tissue or two to dry your happy tears! This is a collaborative project among Barrett Milleson, his freshman intervention class, and my Broadcast Journalism II students Emma Harp & Kohl Tabor.
A few other video projects my students have created recently that you may be interested in watching:
• The Story of Stacy, Suzie, and Sherrill: The Springfield Three by Madelyn Stamper & Rileigh Hutchens. This news story qualified as an Official Selection of the All American High School Film Festival (2021).
• Academies from a Student Perspective by Madelyn Stamper & Finley Partin for presentation by the GHS Academies Team at the National Career Academy Coalition in Orlando, FL, next week.
• Daisy, a short film by Finley Partin, Madelyn Stamper, Xelena Salazar, & Cynthia Macias for the Academy of Scholastic Broadcasting 76-Hour Film Challenge (2021).
• Snake in the Grass, a short film by Finley Partin, Madelyn Stamper, Xelena Salazar, & Cynthia Macias for the 2021 STN 60 Second HorrorFest pop-up contest.
If you have story ideas about Glendale, SPS, or the Springfield area, please pass them on to me or one of Ms. Baxley's students.
(Updated 11/17/21) The Branch Donations
Falcon Family, Please donate any women/junior-sized winter clothes to the Branch for students in need. ISO: Sweatshirts, Leggings, Jeans, Long sleeve T’s, jackets, coats, All sizes needed.
(Updated 11/17/21) TSA / FBLA Competitions
Recently in TSA/ FBLA, we have begun registering for FBLA events and competitions. At these events and competitions, students can compete against other schools in many different categories of their choosing. Competing in these events is a great way to learn valuable skills for their future interests. Registration for FBLA ends December 5th, if you or your student would like to learn more you can check out the TSA/FBLA website at https://tinyurl.com/visitghstsafbla.
(Updated 11/17/21) 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 11/17/21) This Week In GHS Sports
Below is our schedule of events for next week:
The GHS Boys Soccer team plays in St. Louis this Friday and Saturday in the MSHSAA FINAL FOUR!
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.
