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 Vision
Mission: To inspire personally-driven, community-focused, and globally-connected learners.
Vision: Learners refine their unique abilities to positively impact our world.
GLENDALE ALMA MATER
GLENDALE OUR HEARTS WILL BE WITH THEE
WE PLEDGE OUR HEARTS WITH LOYALTY
WE’LL LOOK BACK UPON THOSE REMEMBERED YEARS
POND’RING THOSE MEMORIES WE’VE GATHERED HERE
GLENDALE WHERE E’RE WE GO WHAT E’RE WE DO
WE WILL REMEMBER THAT THE RED AND BLUE
BROUGHT US GLORIES TO SOON GONE BY
ALMA MATER OUR DEAR OLD GLENDALE HIGH
GLENDALE OUR HEARTS WILL BE WITH THEE
WE PLEDGE OUR HEARTS WITH LOYALTY
WE’LL LOOK BACK UPON THOSE REMEMBERED YEARS
POND’RING THOSE MEMORIES WE’VE GATHERED HERE
GLENDALE WHERE E’RE WE GO WHAT E’RE WE DO
WE WILL REMEMBER THAT THE RED AND BLUE
BROUGHT US GLORIES TO SOON GONE BY
ALMA MATER OUR DEAR OLD GLENDALE HIGH
(Updated 01/23/24) This Week In GHS Sports
Below is our schedule of events for next week:
(Updated 08/22/23) Students Attending Athletic Events at GHS
All students must follow the rules/expectations below:
- All high school students must wear/possess their school ID badges at games. NO ID means NO entry to the game.
- All students must remain in the stands during the game except to go to the concession stand or restrooms.
- No bags/backpacks will be allowed under any circumstances. They have to leave them in their car or make a plan to leave them somewhere secure outside of the facility.
(Updated 01/23/24) Attention Parents of Sophomore Students
More seats available to begin a career in healthcare sooner!
APPLY NOW: www.sps.org/alliance
The Alliance for Healthcare Education is a new program starting Fall 2024 in partnership with Ozarks Technical Community College, Missouri State University, and CoxHealth.
Through the Alliance, Springfield Public Schools students can participate in health education programs offered by OTC, earning early access to the industry and professional opportunities.
Students will spend their full day on the OTC campus engaged in health science classroom work, practical labs, and industry job shadowing experiences. Students will choose one of three pathways: earn Associated of Arts with credit toward a Bioclinical Science degree, earn certification as an Emergency Medical Technician, or earn certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
All three pathways allow students to earn both high school and college credits. This is a two-year program during junior and senior year.
APPLY NOW: www.sps.org/alliance(Updated 01/24/24) Winter Formal Dance Friday, February 2nd 9-11 pm in the GHS Commons
(entrance at the attendance doors)
Tickets will NOT be sold at the door.
Outside guests must be pre-approved prior to purchasing tickets (forms can be picked up in the main office and A+ office)
Requirement: By 1/26/2024, any student who has less than 90% attendance (calculated by the hour) for the current school year will not be permitted to attend the Glendale High School Winter Formal. Students will have the option to file an appeal to explain special circumstances. Appeal forms can be picked up from the main office or A+ office. The appeal form and required documentation (Example: Doctor’s note) must be submitted to the main office by 1/31/24. The appeal committee will make a decision no later than 2/1/24.)
Ticket Sales during FLIGHT and Lunch
$5.00 Jan. 29-30
$10.00 Jan. 31-Feb. 1
Winter Formal Court
9th Grade
Max Carroll
Jackson Parke
10th Grade
Frankie Pigott
Dane Replogle
11th Grade
Alex Morrow
Sebastian Norman
12th Grade - King Candidates
Tyson Bryan
Logan Clubb
Cameron Stratton
Winter Assembly on Friday, February 2nd 10:35-11:35
Winter Formal King will be crowned at the assembly.
(Updated 01/30/24) Senior Send Off Note
Senior Sendoff (Formerly Project Graduation)
This year we are excited to announce a new endeavor at GHS! Senior Sendoff is a two-hour celebration for the graduating class of 2024 that will take place on May 18 from 2:30-4:30 pm here at GHS. After much deliberation by the district, it was determined that it was time to form a new tradition, and this will take the place of Project Graduation. During this two-hour celebration Seniors can expect the opportunity to play games, take pictures, win prizes, eat food, and maybe...just maybe there might be a dunk tank involved. Most importantly, this event will provide a final chance for our seniors to say goodbye to each other and GHS. Help us create a lasting memory for them by getting involved by volunteering to help at the event, by making a financial contribution, or by purchasing an item from our Amazon Wish List!
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Amazon Wishlist
(Updated 01/29/24) From the Branch
(Updated 01/30/24) Blood Drive Information
(Updated 01/10/24) World Language Test of Biliteracy
Is your student proficient in more than one language? If the answer to this question is YES, then he or she may qualify to take the Seal of Biliteracy test which can earn up to eighteen free credit hours at qualifying universities. The GHS Foreign Language department will be administering a test of biliteracy (the AAPPL exam) on Tuesday, March 5th in the library. If your student is proficient in both English and another language, please encourage him or her to talk to Mrs. Dinamarca in room 324 to see if they qualify to take the exam. Deadline to register is 2/17/2024.
(Updated 11/17/23) District and School Text Messaging for Student Contacts
If you previously opted out of receiving text messages and would now like to receive them, text START SPSR12 to 23177 and also to 53291. The 53291 opts you in for general messages and the 23177 for emergency messages.
(Updated 11/21/23) Information for Juniors and Seniors
We have some exciting speakers coming in over the next coming months. Below is a list of the upcoming Future Friday speakers and dates with the link for each individual event. Please sign up early for these events so we can plan properly for these events. These events take place during Intervention (11:13-11:40) on Fridays in the PL room in the Library. Students that sign up for these events are drafted on that Friday as long as they are in good academic standing. The conversations are geared towards Junior and Senior students.
Southwest Baptist University (SBU) 02/02 RED DAY: https://forms.gle/QWSskiUjjXaNVcAv5
(Updated 10/23/23) Food Deliveries Are Not Allowed By Restaurants or Delivery Companies
Students will no longer be able to order food to be delivered to Glendale High School during the school day, beginning Thursday 10/26/23. Having food delivered by vendors and delivery drivers creates an unsafe situation at school. To ensure the safety of our students and staff we will no longer accept deliveries by restaurants or delivery companies. Food that is delivered to school will be sent away with the delivery person. The school will not be responsible for the food orders. All students have been notified that food deliveries will not be accepted.
(Updated 12/11/23) Capital Campaign and Thank You to Our Donors- From PTSA
Greetings, Glendale families,
Glendale PTSA raises money to meet the needs of our teachers, staff and students that are not met through the regular school budget. Please see the letter below to donate.
After School Tutoring Information
Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS)
Springfield Public Schools has implemented PBIS across all schools. PBIS is An evidence-based practice that, when implemented with fidelity, has proven to reduce problem behaviors while increasing prosocial behaviors. PBIS is a framework for creating safe and orderly learning environments where all students can be academically and socially successful. Please see below for the GHS PBIS student expectations. This year during FLIGHT class, students who meet the requirements will be allowed to travel to the cafeteria where there will be music, raffles, and other activities.
Student requirements for travel are:
- 90% attendance (Cumulative)
- No ISS or OSS
- No D’s or F’s
- Students who are drafted to a classroom for academic support will also not travel to the cafeteria
Student Attendance is Vital to Student Success
Student attendance at school is vital to student success, both academically and socially. Please make sure your student attend school every day. Please reach out to Emily Massey for attendance support. Please see below for the attendance to GPA correlation chart. Students who attend typically have a much higher GPA.
Student Attendance Requirement to Attend Dances
In order to attend a SPS dance, excluding Prom, students must meet the following requirements:
- 90% overall attendance (school-sponsored activities do not count as absences) by a determined date prior to the dance set by the high school site administration
- Must be in attendance the entire school day the day of the dance
- Must not be serving ISS or OSS on the day of the dance
- Major discipline infractions may result in non-admittance to the school dance
Final Exam Exemption Information
Students are eligible for final exam exemption by meeting the following criteria:
- 90% overall attendance (school-sponsored activities do not count as absences)
- Received no ISS or OSS for the semester
- Passing the class with an 80% or greater prior to the final exam
- Exempt students may take the final to improve their grade in a class; in this case, the final exam grade cannot hurt the student’s overall grade
- This is an academic based incentive, and therefore there are no attendance appeals
Dual credit, AP, IB, and virtual classes are not eligible for final exemptions.
Student Handbooks and Parent Signatures
Student handbooks were sent home on the first day of school. We are required to collect a parent signature to verify receipt of that handbook. The signature page is on the inside cover. Please sign and return that page to your student's first block teacher or the main office.
Student Device Information
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 |
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
SPS Free and Reduced Meal ApplicationFees, Fines, and Other Financial Information
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 Ms. Massey 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: https://www.sps.org/glendale
2021-22 Springfield Public Schools Calendar: https://www.sps.org/
Please remember we are here for you and your student. Don't hesitate to reach out to us at
any time.
2021-22 Springfield Public Schools Calendar: https://www.sps.org/
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.
