Category: High School News

“The best thing about teaching an inclusive class is seeing acceptance firsthand,” says Jackson Heights kindergarten teacher Jessica Elder. “Kindergartners are so genuine and will make friends with anyone, so it is really wonderful to see all of our students playing together.”  Fourth-grade teacher Amanda Burt at Big Cross agrees. “What’s great about inclusion is …

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Dear Faculty, Staff, and Families: GFSD was able to make it through this winter without having to use all of the snow days built into the district calendar. As such, all schools and the district office will be CLOSED on Friday, May 27th, prior to Memorial Day weekend.

Posted Monday, March 28, 2022 at 2:35 p.m. Dear Parents and Guardians: Our school buildings remain in lockout, but dismissal will be at regular times for all buildings. There will be no outdoor after-school activities. All sports practices at the High School will take place inside the building. Please practice patience at dismissal, as parents/caregivers …

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Dear Parents and Guardians: As new positive COVID cases arise in our schools, we will do our best to notify those around the individual who may have been potentially exposed to the virus. Below is the notification you may receive, along with the new guidelines for what to do after a potential exposure. — Today, …

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