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 09/19/22) This Week In GHS Sports
Below is our schedule of events for next week:
(Updated 09/05/22) School Lunch Information
Student breakfasts and lunches have returned to our previous, before pandemic, pricing guidelines. All meals must be paid for according to your students’ status. Current prices are $1.60 full price breakfast, $.30 reduced, $3.20 lunch, $.40 reduced. We encourage all guardians to complete a free/reduced price application, if not already done so this year. Your student can request one at the main office, or at the cash registers during meal services. You can also apply online on the sps.org website following a link on the right side of the page entitled “free reduced meal application”. To prepay the meals, you can either send cash or check with your student, bring it in yourself, or add online on the mypaymentsplus.com website. Be aware the online option does charge a percentage fee based on the amount you add. You should have received a packet of information regarding all this before school started. There is a new policy in place, requiring Cafeteria managers to reach out via phone call daily to accounts that exceed charges of $5.00. We ask you either apply, or make payments on the delinquencies as soon as possible. If you have any more questions, you may call our Cafeteria Manager at (417) 523-8990.
(Updated 09/12/22) From the School Nurse
From the School Nurse office: A free seasonal flu vaccine clinic will be held for students at Glendale on Monday, October 3rd. Permission forms and vaccine information sheets are posted on the school website. If you would like for your child to participate, please complete the permission form and return it to the school nurse with your student by September 30th. Written parental consent is required for your child to participate. There is no need to call to schedule an appointment.
(Updated 09/12/22) Service Learning
If your student is interested in participating in the Service Learning Program this year, please have him or her turn in the Agreement form to Mrs. Dinamarca in room 324 on or before September 23rd. Please send all inquiries about Service Learning to Mrs. Dinamarca at: jedinamarca@spsmail.org
(Updated 09/07/2022) Flockappella
Does your student enjoy singing? Are you looking for ways for them to be more involved? We might have the answer! Flockappella- Glendale’s competitive a cappella performance group, is holding auditions for new members after school, Thursday, September 15th. Students can sign up for their audition spot outside the choir room. All they need is to prepare a solo that shows off their voice and range. All grades, all students, all voice parts are welcome to audition.
(Updated 09/07/22) PTSA Discount Card Fundraiser
Please ask your high schooler about an exciting contest we are having at school. Our Flight (intervention) classes are competing for a chance to win a pizza party by selling discount cards for our PTSA. Many local businesses have pitched in to offer special discounts in our community. The Flight class that sells the MOST discount cards by September 16, wins a pizza party complete with pizza, donuts, soda and cookies! Our PTSA raises money to meet the needs of our teachers, staff and students that are not met through the regular school budget. Some examples of some things PTSA has provided in the past are student seating, books, safety googles and music stands; funding for special student entrepreneur and spirit projects; and meals and gifts of appreciation for our teachers and staff. Thank you for encouraging your high schooler to sell discount cards by September 16th, to support our wonderful teachers, staff and students here at Glendale!
(Updated 08/29/2022) Support Glendale Cheerleading
Please see this link for information about the GHS Cheerleading Fundraiser.
(Updated 08/29/2022) Student Device Information
Starting today, students will begin being charged student device fees. Below are the device fee items and the charges associated.
Fee Item | Free/Reduced Lunch | Full Pay Lunch |
Case Replacement | $10 | $10 |
Charger Replacement | $10 | $25 |
Device Repair | $10 | $25 |
Device Full Replacement | $25 | $50 |
(Updated 08/29/2022) MSU Dual Credit Information
MSU dual credit students will continue to have the following benefits this fall:
- Students who qualify for the free and reduced lunch program can receive 6 hours of dual credit free
- Access to the University Meyer Library through dual credit subject guides
- Use of the Bear CLAW center for learning and writing support
- ACT test prep discounts for dual credit students
Fall Registration information:
- The registration portal opens August 15 and closes September 20.
- Access to the registration portal is from our webpage.
Students complete the following steps for registration into dual credit:
1) create or update DualEnroll account 2) select course(s) 3) guardian provides consent
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 8:40 AM on Wednesdays (8:10 AM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday). On Wednesday morning, we provide supervision for students in the cafeteria.
GHS Bell Schedule
Red/Blue Day Calendar
Please utilize the below calendar to help navigate the red and blue days.
Free/Reduced Lunch Meal Information
Free and Reduced Meal Information and Link to ApplicationFees 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!
1. Download the app or visit the https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/getmain.action homepage and click on “Sign Up Free”.
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.
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.
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).
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).
Glendale and SPS Information GHS Website: Glendale High School Website
2021-22 Springfield Public Schools Calendar: 2022-23 SPS School Calendar
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: 2022-23 SPS School Calendar
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.
