Mark your calendars! GHS Spirit Night with the NBA G-League affiliates Greensboro Swarm.
Athletic Booster sign up
We have Saturday Academy from 9-12pm today at GHS in the Media Center.
Students received progress reports on Friday and can use Saturday Academy to make up missed assignments , increase math proficiency, and get overall academic help.
GHS Family,
We are thrilled to announce Mykel Searcy as the new head coach of the Graham High School Football team. Coach Searcy brings a wealth of coaching experience and leadership to our program. He most recently served as Assistant Football Coach at Page High School in Guilford County. His commitment to excellence on and off the field makes him a perfect fit for our team.
Please join us in welcoming Coach Searcy to Graham High School! We can't wait to see what the future holds under his guidance. Go Red Devils!
OPT-IN: Panorama Surveys https://forms.gle/Bcb3E8q1vTS5Dn4Z7
Dear Graham High School Families,
Alamance Burlington Schools System has a strong focus on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), a framework that develops life skills. Research tells us that building skills of resilience can assist our students in navigating the many challenges they will encounter in life, now and in the future.
ABSS values input from our students, which provides important information to help guide and plan instruction. Graham High School is seeking your permission to allow your student to participate and answer SEL questions using the online survey, which will be administered during the school day. This survey will take approximately 15 minutes. We are partnering with Panorama, a third-party vendor, who provides valuable SEL resources, lessons, and videos to administer these surveys. The surveys will include questions about:
self awareness
self-management
social awareness
social skills
decision-making
Student information (name, date of birth, grade and I.D. #) is used for identification purposes only and is kept confidential.
Please find here the survey questions students will be asked. Parents can always request a copy of their students' survey responses. Please complete the bottom portion of the form and return it to school. Paper copies of the consent form will also be available in our main office.
If you do not return the form, then your child will not take the surveys. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Joshua Brown, Principal of Graham High School, at Joshua_Brown@abss.k12.nc.us or 336-570-6440.
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Estimadas familias de la Escuela Preparatoria Graham:
El Sistema Escolar de Alamance Burlington tiene un fuerte enfoque en el Aprendizaje Social y Emocional (SEL), un marco que desarrolla habilidades para la vida. Las investigaciones nos dicen que desarrollar habilidades de resiliencia puede ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a afrontar los numerosos desafíos que encontrarán en la vida, ahora y en el futuro.
ABSS valora los aportes de nuestros estudiantes, que brindan información importante para ayudar a guiar y planificar la instrucción. La Escuela Preparatoria Graham solicita su permiso para permitir que su estudiante participe y responda preguntas SEL utilizando la encuesta en línea, que se administrará durante el día escolar. Esta encuesta tomará aproximadamente 15 minutos. Nos asociamos con Panorama, un proveedor externo, que proporciona valiosos recursos, lecciones y videos de SEL para administrar estas encuestas. Las encuestas incluirán preguntas sobre:
conciencia de sí mismo
autogestión
conciencia social
habilidades sociales
Toma de decisiones
La información del estudiante (nombre, fecha de nacimiento, grado y número de identificación) se utiliza únicamente con fines de identificación y se mantiene confidencial.
Encuentre aquí las preguntas de la encuesta que se les harán a los estudiantes. Los padres siempre pueden solicitar una copia de las respuestas de la encuesta de sus estudiantes. Por favor complete la parte inferior del formulario y devuélvalo a la escuela. Las copias en papel del formulario de consentimiento también estarán disponibles en nuestra oficina principal.
Si no devuelve el formulario, su hijo no participará en las encuestas. Si tiene alguna pregunta o
comentarios, comuníquese con Joshua Brown, director de la Escuela Secundaria Graham, en Joshua_Brown@abss.k12.nc.us o al 336-570-6440.
GHS PTO Hugs and Kisses Fundraiser. Order a VDay gift to pick up during lunch on 2/12 in the cafeteria. 2/12 is the last day to preorder. Scan the QR code to order yours today!!
Cards- $1
Cookie Bundles- $5
Cupcake Bundles- $5
Candy Coffee Mugs -$10
Teddy Bear Bundles- $25
Greetings Parents/Students:
Saturday Academy will start on February 10, 2024.
This is a PERFECT opportunity for struggling seniors or students interested in making up credits. We also offer tutoring in core subjects and assistance in preparation for EOCs, AP exams, and the SAT/ACT.
Beginning February 10, 2024 (today), Saturday Academy will operate from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and we will meet in the media center. Snacks will be provided and transportation (upon request) can be provided. Please see Ms. Noland or email Ms. Noland: kimberly_noland@abss.k12.nc.us in student services for more information and to get your name on the roster.
Graham High School is home to dynamic Speciality CTE programs with our collaboration with Alamance Community College (ACC). Students will be able to take advantage of: Welding, Public Safety and Biotechnology!
These programs are FREE for all ABSS students!
National School Counselor Week!
Good morning GHS families. This week we will operate on a No Red Time bell schedule. We will begin Red Time the week of February 12th. On Tuesday, February 6th from 4:30-6:30 PM, GHS will host our annual Registration Fair. Food and snacks will be provided. Come out and see all of the course offering and Title 1 updates! This event is open to all students and families. We will also have community partners here, to talk about additional engagement items. Saturday Academy will start February 10, 2024. This is a PERFECT opportunity for struggling seniors or any student who is interested in making up credits. We also offer tutoring in core subjects and assistance in preparation for EOCs, AP exams, and the SAT/ACT. Saturday Academy will operate from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and we will meet in the media center. Snacks will be provided and transportation (upon request) can be provided. Please see Ms. Kim Noland in student services for more information and to get your name on the roster.
This week:
Monday-There will be a mandatory NCHSAA Parent meeting on at 6:30pm in the Auditorium for all athletes who are interested in playing a spring sport this year.
Tuesday- Feb 6th- College rep visit Winston Salem State University, Registration Fair 4:30-6:30 PM, Bball @ Northwood
Wednesday- Bball v. Williams (Girls v. E. Randolph)
Friday- Bball v. North Moore
Upcoming Dates:
Feb. 16th- Progress reports Due
Feb. 14th- LifeTouch Cap & Gown Pics
Spirit week!!!!
High School registration opens on February 5th! Come "Test Drive Your Future" at our curriculum fairs to explore the wide variety of academic, technical, and enrichment programs we offer. Now is the time to get excited about shaping your future! With so many directions you could go after high school, take this opportunity to learn what's available now. View important registration dates and download our registration manual on our website: https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/abss/page/high-school
Good evening Graham High School families. This is Principal Joshua Brown with your weekly update. Thank you to all who came out to the sneakerball on Friday night, we hope everyone enjoyed the food, music and prizes. Families, on Monday, ABSS will host its second Family University at Cummings High School, from 5:30- 7:30 PM. Come out and learn about various opportunities for your student. There will be sessions on Getting Career and College Ready with CFNC, info on the ABSS Multilingual Learners Program, High School course options and pathways. A light dinner will also be provided.This week Graham High Schools basketball team will travel to Cummings HS on Tuesday night. On Friday night GHS will host Chatham Central High School. Students, this week we will have class meetings to review expectations and course registrations. Families, please remember that on Tuesday, February 6th, GHS will host our own Registration Fair, from 4:30-6:30 PM. Students will have the opportunity to learn about all the course offerings at GHS as well as CTEC. We will have community organizations on hand as well. We hope everyone has a great evening. Remember that everyday is a great day to be a Red Devil.
🌟 Rising and current high school students - it's almost time to register for classes! Do you truly know all the opportunities available to you? How about your pathway to graduation and beyond? Curriculum Fairs are 4:30-6:30 PM at school locations. Fairs are not just for rising 9th graders! All students in Grades 8-11 and families can come to see the opportunities available. We have so much to offer! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
Don’t forget the sneaker ball is tomorrow night from 8-12. Tickets are $15. See you there!
GHS Family,
I would like to take a moment to share with you the recipients of our Teacher of the Year and Classified Employee of the Year awards, here at GHS. These awards were the results of votes that were received from peers.
The 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year is Mr. Christian Beltran. Mr. Beltran has been with us here at Graham High School for 4-years. He is a resident of the C-Building and teaches Spanish here. Mr. Beltran is always willing to help his peers when they are in need and also never hesitates to chip in, whenever assistance is needed. The staff of Graham High School recognize this and that is why the award is appropriate.
The Classified Employee of the Year is once again Ms. Emily Lugo. Ms. Lugo was the recipient of this award last year as well. Whenever parents, students or visitors enter the Main Office of Graham High School, Ms. Lugo is usually the first person that they see. Her mellow voice and helpful smile make our GHS family and guests feel welcome. Holding down the front desk is no easy task, as people need you in-person along with personnel calling the school. Ms. Lugo is able to handle a variety of situations and we are fortunate to have her with us.
Congratulations to both of you, Mr. Beltran and Ms. Lugo. Graham High School is proud of you. And as always, everyday is a great day to be a Red Devil.
GHS Family,
Last night was a busy night for a Graham High School staff member. Monday night, Ms. Karen Carotta was present to receive the ABSS star employee for the month of January. Later on that night, the ABSS Board of Education approved the appointment of Ms. Karen Carotta, as the new Pre Collegiate Academy coordinator. Ms. Carotta has been at Graham HS for the past 8 years. She serves as the advisor for the National Honor Society and the Peer Group Connection program. Ms. Carotta will immediately begin in this new role as the acceptance window for ABSS specialty programs is in full swing. Congratulations Ms. Carotta.
Everyday is a great day to be a Red Devil.
⭐ Congratulations to Romeo and Karen for being recognized as this month's STAR Student & Staff at tonight's Board Meeting. 👏
🌠 From Principal Horton - "Romeo is respectful, polite and hard-working. He is the type of student who always does the right thing even when no one is looking. He truly personifies the I (integrity) in Grove Park behavior PBIS PRIDE matrix."
🌠 From Principal Brown - "Ms. Karen Carotta is a staple representative at Graham High School. She is the advisor for the National Honor Society and Peer Group Connections. Through her commitment to students, and community, Ms. Carotta organized a blood drive in November. Through continuous efforts, the NHS was able to sign up over 45 donors. We are proud of the time and efforts that Ms. Carotta has put into the Graham community."
🙌 Join us in celebrating our STAR Student & Staff of the month!
#StudentCenreredFutureFocused
ABSS Difference Makers - Six ABSS high school seniors are currently participating in a 30-week hospital internship program called Project SEARCH, now in its 10th year, through a partnership between the Alamance-Burlington School System and Cone Health. These students are gaining valuable work skills and hands-on experience at Alamance Regional Medical Center with the goal of easing their transition from school into the workforce after graduation. Video link: https://youtu.be/VU7ymBOdi_4
New PTO Sneakerball Update!
