HIGH SCHOOL NEWS

Congratulations to the Class of 2022! Wishing you all the best for the future! 

This month at the High School 

PTA/SEPTA Senior Awards, Pre-Prom Event (Co-sponsors - HS & PTA), Graduation Practice/Senior Breakfast, Graduation Reception (Co-sponsors GCTA & PTA) 

HS PTA Meeting Info 

Thank you to all who joined us for the final HS PTA meeting on May 25th. Thank you to all of those who presented valuable information to the parents throughout the year. We are already busy planning for next year's meetings. 

Volunteer Spotlight 

THANK YOU to all PTA volunteers at the High School! Any time you gave to help out was greatly appreciated! 

THANK YOU to the Skit Night Committee: Jen Schmitt, Joellen Crowley and Karen Carney for all your hard work to make this night a success. Kristine Henry, Kathy Derkasch and Melissa Cascadden your decorations were amazing!!. To all the parents who took on big or little jobs to help out- THANK YOU!! 

(The link for this year's event will be sent out this week.) 

THANK YOU to the Prom-a-palooza Committee: Dorie Mehling and Tina Palmer The committee is busy planning a special experience for our seniors and their families. 

A special THANK YOU to the entire HS PTA Board! I am extremely grateful for your continued support and all the time you have volunteered to help our students. It has truly been a pleasure to work with each of you! Please sign up for next year!! 

Open Positions 

Now that things are closer to normal, we need your help more than ever. Please consider volunteering at the High School using the sign up genius below. 

There are plenty of opportunities to fit everyone's schedule! Please take a minute to look at the list and indicate your interest: 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4CABAE2DA0F58-20202021 

Prom-a-palooza/Graduation donations needed: Prom-a-palooza and Graduation Sign Up Genius 

Incoming 9th Grade Parents: Welcome to Garden City High School! We look forward to meeting and seeing you in September! 

Mark your calendar: Freshman Orientation and Freshman Photo Day is scheduled for Monday, August 29th. All students must have their picture taken at Freshman Orientation for their HS ID card. 

This is a great resource: Academic Support Chart 

If you have any questions about the high school, please contact Jackie Costello at: highschool@gardencitypta.org 

PTA/SEPTA Senior Awards 

On Thursday, June 2nd, the Garden City PTA presented for the first time The Gail Madigan Upstander Award to Maya Batra. Congratulations to Maya for standing up for others within school and our community. 

Also on June 2nd, the Garden City PTA and Special Education PTA presented its annual awards to an extraordinary group of seniors who have demonstrated character traits that exemplify: Commitment to Others, Perseverance through Adversity, Inspiration to Many and a Love of Learning. For a full list of all this year's winners, please see below. Congratulations to all of our award recipients! 

2022-2023 Reflections Theme: “Show your voice” 

Students can get started now! 

Stay connected with us over the summer and all year long! 

Garden City PTA 

Website - www.gardencitypta.org 

Facebook, Instagram and Twitter - @GardenCityPTA 

Garden City SEPTA 

Website - www.gcsepta.org 

Facebook, Twitter - @gcsepta 

Garden City Schools 

Website - www.gardencity.k12.ny.us 

Twitter 

Garden City SD - @GCUFSD 

Garden City HS - @Garden_City_HS 

GC Athletics - @GC_ATHLETICS_

Have an enjoyable summer! 

Jackie Costello

Garden City PTA

High School Director

highschool@gardencitypta.org

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