News & Announcements

Important Reminder for Students taking an AP Exam

Students taking an AP exam need to make their final payment of $56 for each AP exam by Friday, May 3rd. If a family paid the entire $96 exam fee in the fall, please disregard. If your family has any issues making this payment, please feel free to contact Ms. Cifelli. All payments can be brought to the main office. Payments may be made by cash or check. Please make payments by check out to Gorham High School.

Congratulations to the GHS Robotics Team

A huge congratulations to First Robotics Team 172, the Northern Force, for an incredible 2024 season to date! Our students' dedication and hard work have not only secured them the 26th position at this week's New England District Championships but also led them to recent competition victories! At this past weekend’s UNH District Event, they snagged both the District FIRST Impact Award, the highest award a team can achieve in the league, and they became a District Competition Winner. But that's not all! The Northern Force shattered a 27-year streak, the second-longest in FRC history, without a District Winner Banner! This year’s robot is ranked in the top 25% world-wide according to Statbotics.io heading into the five-day NE championships. Please click on the link to read more about the Robotics team's success and future events.

The Maroon-White Day Bell Schedule Calendar for April

GHS Dining Menu for April

Click on the link to see the GHS Dining Menu for April.

Important Information for Seniors

Seniors should start checking out the Seniors! page on our website under Student Life on a regular basis for updates. Right now, seniors should check out the information on the Senior Experience, which is linked off of this page.

Important Information about the FAFSA

Seniors who are planning to attend college next fall should complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA as soon as possible if they haven't already done so. Although there have been challenges with the new FAFSA this winter, it is still the primary application for financial aid. Students who are planning to attend a Maine Community College through the Free Tuition at Maine Community Colleges Program, MUST complete the FAFSA to qualify for free tuition. Please see the resources below for more updates on FAFSA processing and for helpful information sessions offered by Maine's higher education agency, Finance Authority of Maine (FAME).

Big Brothers / Big Sisters

Are you looking for ways to get community service hours? Do you enjoy working with elementary age students? If so, please consider being a volunteer with the Big Brother/Big Sister program. This program matches Gorham High School students with elementary age students in our Gorham elementary schools. You would meet with your "match" at the elementary school where you can do activities such as play on the playground or play board games etc. The Big Brothers/Big Sisters organization would train you before you began and they ask you commit to at least one hour a week.
If you are interested, reach out to Ms. Stevens in the guidance office for more information.

Massive Spring Sale Underway at the GHS School Store

The Gorham Spring Sale has begun! Save 25% sitewide including new Nike Dri-Fit tees! There is also free shipping on all orders over $60. Shop Now.

Hannaford Helps Schools

Please participate in Hannaford Helps Schools! The money we receive from this great program goes towards scholarships for students and incentive programs for students and staff. Please click on the link to see how to participate, and please know that your participation makes a huge difference.

Postsecondary Information Night

Gorham High School Student Services Department will host the annual Postsecondary Information Night on Wednesday, March 20th at 6pm in the MPAC. During this event families will learn more about the college search and application process as well as other potential postsecondary options. Several college admissions counselors will answer questions in a panel style presentation.

Date: March 20, 2024
Location: Gorham High School Auditorium (MPAC)
Time: 6:00pm

GHS Library News

From the desk of Ms. Tibbetts. Click on the link to read this month's newsletter.

Students to Request Courses for the 2024-2025 School Year

Tuesday, March 19th through Monday, March 25th, the school counselors will be meeting with each student to begin the process of picking courses for next year. Please click on the link to read more.

Updated CDC Guidance for Respiratory Infections

The Gorham School Department follows CDC guidance for respiratory infections, including COVID-19 and the seasonal flu. Please click on the link to see procedures for when you are sick.

School Social Worker Appreciation Week!

Join us in celebrating our three school workers -- Cynthia Collins, Claudine Emerson, and Emily Ryan -- during this week's School Social Worker Appreciation Week. In the words of Dr. Terriyln Rivers-Cannon, “In the tapestry of education, school social workers are the threads of compassion, weaving empathy, support, and understanding into the fabric of students' lives."