HIGH SCHOOL NEWS

Welcome back, Garden City High School Community!

On behalf of the Garden City Parent Teacher Association, welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! My name is Donna Kraus, and I am excited to serve as your High School PTA Director this year.

The High School is already buzzing with activity! We kicked off the year by welcoming the Class of 2030 at

Freshman Orientation and the Freshman BBQ, and now we’re ready for an exciting year ahead. From special events and beloved traditions, there will be many opportunities for families to get involved, stay connected, and be part of the Garden City High School community.

Join Us! Membership Matters

Your annual membership covers all the schools your children attend. I hope you will join me in supporting the PTA. Just like you, PTA has supported your child from the time they entered Garden City Public Schools and continues to support them through their senior year. Click HERE for more details to join!

Upcoming PTA Events - Mark Your Calendar

Back to School Night: Wednesday, September 3rd

Be sure to stop by the cafeteria and visit the PTA & SEPTA!

Come see us for PTA & SEPTA membership, Senior Sign purchase information, Senior Skit Night sign-ups, volunteer opportunities, Spirit Day & Homecoming information, PTA sportswear, and more! We look forward to seeing you and helping you get connected for the year ahead.

School Photos

Underclassmen Photo Days:

      ● Tuesday, September 8th

      ● Wednesday, September 9th

Senior Portrait Make-up Days;

      ● Tuesday, September 8th

      ● Wednesday, September 9th

      ● Friday, September 25th

Photo Make-up Day for Underclassmen:

      ● Thursday, October 1st

We need parent volunteers for the Underclassmen Photo Days - please sign up!

Homecoming and Spirit Week: Monday, September 14 - Saturday, September 19

Get ready to show your Trojan Pride all week long! Join the fun, dress up each day, and help us get GCHS

ready for Homecoming!

• MONDAY — PAJAMA DAY; Start Spirit Week in comfort! Wear your favorite school-appropriate PJs.
• TUESDAY — TWIN DAY; Double the fun! Grab a friend (or a whole group!) and dress alike.
• WEDNESDAY — AMERICA DAY; Show your red, white & blue and celebrate America's 250th Birthday!
• THURSDAY — COLOR WARS T-SHIRT DAY; It's time for the classes to battle it out! Wear your class Color Wars T-shirt and show your grade pride.
• FRIDAY — Spirit Day - MAROON & GRAY; Finish the week strong in Maroon & Gray! Fill the halls with Trojan Pride and get ready for Homecoming!

Purchase your Spirit Day T-shirts before midnight on Tuesday, Sept. 8!

● Visit:  Macwear Teamstore – Custom Apparel & Uniforms 

● Select: Garden City Schools Spirit Day 2026

● Password: GCspirit2026 (Case sensitive Capital "GC")

HOMECOMING 2026

Trojan Pride: Stars, Stripes & Traditions

Celebrating Garden City Spirit & America’s 250th Birthday!

Saturday, September 19, 2026

     ● Homecoming Parade — 1:00 PM

     ● Garden City Trojans vs. Levittown’s MacArthur High School — 3:00 PM

We are looking for parent volunteers to help decorate the High School Cars and Floats. Each grade has a

theme. Please sign up today!

You’re Invited! - High School & All Schools PTA Meetings

We are saving a seat for you at our PTA meetings. These PTA meetings provide parents with school updates

from our principal and teachers, as well as from our guest speakers. The meetings are a great way to learn what is going on in and around school.  I look forward to having you join us!

Please see below a list of this year’s meetings.

● Tuesday, September 15, 9:30am - High School PTA Meeting @ GCHS

● Wednesday, October 21, 7:30pm - All Schools PTA Meeting @ GCMS

● Monday, November 16, 7:00pm - High School PTA Meeting, Zoom

● Thursday, January 12, 9:30am - High School PTA Meeting @ GCHS

● Tuesday, March 9, 9:30am - Joint MS/HS PTA Meeting @ GCHS

● Tuesday, May 4, 7:30pm - All School PTA Meeting @ GCMS

Sportswear Sale

Dress your family in Maroon and Gray and show your GC PRIDE! Our Fall Sportswear fundraiser is open,

visit www.gardencitypta.org/sportswear to check out our exclusive online store. You can also check out

samples of sportswear and purchase cash and carry items at BTSN. Don’t miss out!

Stay Connected and Informed

We keep our school community connected and informed through our monthly e-newsletter and event specific e-notifications. Look for our emails from Garden City PTA sent directly to your Inbox. Keep up with us online and on social media– visit our website at www.gardencitypta.org regularly for news and updates on meetings and events, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X @GardenCityPTA.

Ways to Get Involved

As we kick off the year, I would like to thank the High School PTA Board for volunteering to represent PTA

committees and chair School committees. We are very lucky to be in a school district that values parent

collaboration and works closely with PTA committees to make a difference for our children.

There are also many ways to get involved at the High School, and volunteers are needed throughout the year usually for short-term and limited time commitments. Please use this link - https://form.typeform.com/to/HuLc6EQc - to volunteer and feel free to contact me for more information or if you have questions. Involvement is easy, and there is something for everyone and every schedule! Join one of the many PTA committees that help shape our children’s academic experience.

Please feel free to contact me at highschool@gardencitypta.org if you have any questions or concerns. I

sincerely thank you for your continued support of the PTA and I look forward to working with you towards a

wonderful and successful year.

Sincerely,

Donna Kraus

PTA Director High School