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 10/03/22) This Week In GHS Sports
Below is our schedule of events for next week:
(Updated 10/04/22) Updated Policies for Athletic Events
All high school students who attend athletic events MUST wear an ID badge to the event, and keep it on during the event. Students may not bring bags or backpacks into events, and no outside food or drink is allowed. Students will enter through a student entrance, and will not be admitted unless adhering to these policies.
Middle School students will not be admitted to High School events without a parent who stays on-site for the entirety of the event. All Middle School students will be required to stay in the bleachers, and are not allowed to move around in the stadium.
(Updated 10/05/22) Duel Credit/Dual Enrollment Scholarship Is Now Open
This program was changed significantly during the 2022
legislative session. It is no longer associated with the A+ Scholarship
and financial need is now required for eligibility rather than being used to
determine award ranking.
Beginning with the fall 2022 semester, high school students may be eligible to receive a scholarship that covers the tuition and fees for their dual credit or dual enrollment courses. To qualify, students must demonstrate financial need and be taking dual credit or dual enrollment courses from a Missouri college or university in addition to meeting the program’s eligibility criteria.
The
application is available electronically through the State Financial Aid Portal for
the 2022-2023 academic year. Students will be required
to create an account in MDHEWD’s Student Portal to access the
application. Information about the Student Portal is available here.
(Updated 09/28/22) Homecoming Information
The Homecoming Dance is Friday, October 7th from 8:00-10:00 PM. Tickets go on sale September 29th. They can be purchased for $15 during lunch in the commons or on-line at My School Bucks If tickets are purchased on-line students will need to bring their receipt to the ticket table during lunch to obtain their actual Homecoming Ticket. Tickets will be sold for a discounted price of $10 if purchased on 9/29 or 9/30. A Dance Guest Request Form must be on file prior to purchasing a ticket for a non-Glendale student. These forms can be picked up in the main office or in the A+ Office. The dance is formal and the theme is Dancing Through the Decades. STUDENTS MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE ALL DAY FRIDAY TO ATTEND THE DANCE.
The Homecoming Coronation Ceremony will be at half-time of the football game Thursday, October 6th.
The Homecoming Assembly is Thursday, October 6th from 10:35 am to 11:35. Due to gym capacity we can only allow 30 outside guests to attend. If you would like to attend please e-mail Mrs. Cofield at jcofield@spsmail.org. Seats will be based on the time the e-mail is received. There is a limit of two guests per student. The assembly will be live streamed on the Student Council Instagram page.
(Updated 09/28/22) Information from GHS Counselors for Apply Day!
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(Updated 09/28/22) Information from GHS Counselors about FAFSA Night
(Updated 09/30/22) GHS Parent/Teacher Conference Night
Glendale will host parent teacher conferences on 10/25/22 from 3:25-7:25 PM. If you would like to schedule a conference with your student's teachers, please connect with the teacher or call 523-8900. Teachers will also be available at various other times the week of 10/24/22-10/28/22.
(Updated 09/30/22) GHS PTSA Discount Cards! Check it out!
Glendale's Capital Campaign committee (Sarah Bowman and Kim Ross) has worked hard contacting local businesses to put together the 2022-23 DISCOUNT CARDS to help raise money for Glendale. The cards are $10 each, or 6 for $50. Please click on the attachments to view the deals on this year's cards!
HOW DO YOU PURCHASE/RECEIVE CARDS?
1. Venmo PTSA member Sarah Bowman at @Sarah-Bowman-45
2. Include your name and address in 'What's it for?'
3. Sarah will drop your order in the mail.
DON'T HAVE VENMO?
Text, call, or email Sarah and she will gladly make other arrangements at:
417/860-7085 or sarahbowmanrd@hotmail.com
(Updated 09/29/22) From the School Nurse
From the School Nurse’s office: There has been a change. The free seasonal flu vaccine clinic date has been changed to Monday, October 10. 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 October 7. Written parental consent is required for your child to participate. There is no need to call to schedule an appointment.
(Updated 09/28/22) After School Tutoring Information
Glendale will offer after-school tutoring for all content areas on Mondays and Fridays in room 203, and Wednesdays in room 271. Tutoring will last from 3:15-4:15 PM. Students just show up to those classrooms on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday, and tutoring will be available.
(Updated 09/28/22) SPS College and Career Fair Hosted by GHS
The SPS College and Career Fair will be held on Tuesday, October 18th from 5 pm-7 pm at Glendale High School in the High School Gym. There will be a financial aid presentation as well as door prizes. One lucky Glendale student will win a free laptop but your student must attend to when.
(Updated 08/29/2022) Support Glendale Cheerleading
Please see this link for information about the GHS Cheerleading Fundraiser.
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 |
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.
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.
