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GHS responds to nationwide threat; increases police presence

GHS responds to nationwide threat; increases police presence

NICHOLAS POULIN, Staff Writer December 17, 2021

Yet another Tik Tok challenge has disrupted schools across the country this week. Vague, but worrisome threats made online regarding attacks on schools on December 17th were made on the social media platform,...

Junior Kyia Karvelas at lunch with green bandanas to give away and a poster for students.

Mental health ambassadors launch green bandana campaign

ELISE AMARAL, Staff Writer December 16, 2021

Students who roam the halls of GHS, may wonder why so many people have green bandanas tied to their backpacks. The green bandanas are a part of a new campaign created by the GHS Mental Health Ambassadors. The...

Gender Equity Group unveiled at GHS

Gender Equity Group unveiled at GHS

CLARA DEL VECCHIO, Staff Writer December 10, 2021

Many students, both male and female, have faced obstacles in school regarding their gender. Whether it is not being taken seriously or being excluded,  some people reported feeling less than their classmates...

Linn Parisi welcomes guests to the Gloucester 400 event at the Blue Collar Cafe

Gloucester celebrates 400 days till 400 years

SOFIA ORLANDO, Staff Writer December 6, 2021

After a one year hiatus, Gloucester 400 continued its mission to educate the people of Gloucester on their historic city with its recent event “400 Days ‘til 400 years.”  This event marks 400 days...

DECA students take the ultimate power trip

DECA students take the ultimate power trip

DAKOTA OLIVEIRA, Staff Writer November 29, 2021

Gloucester High Students in the Distributive Education Clubs of America, or better known as DECA, went to Boston for the annual Ultimate DECA Power Trip from November 19th to the 21st.  Nearly 1,400...

School Committee and GTA disagree on teacher raises

School Committee and GTA disagree on teacher raises

EMILY CORRAO, Staff Writer November 23, 2021

You may have seen GHS teachers dressed in black, wearing one percent pins, and leaving school together at their contractual time of 2:12 p.m. yesterday.   According to the Gloucester Teachers Association,...

Roll up your sleeves for the GHS annual blood drive

Roll up your sleeves for the GHS annual blood drive

ALEXIA BURBY and CLARA DEL VECCHIO November 23, 2021

The holidays are starting off right with the annual blood drive on December 1st from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm in the GHS field house. Only those 16 and up can donate, and students who are able to give blood...

GHS welcomes Yalesji Reyes-Alberto to the Special Education department.

GHS Welcomes Ms. Reyes Alberto to the special education department

SOFIA ORLANDO, Staff Writer November 3, 2021

With many new teachers arriving on campus this year, GHS welcomes Special Education teacher Yalesji Reyes-Alberto to the staff.  Reyes-Alberto came to Massachusetts at the age of 4 from the Dominican-...

GHS students and staff pose for the annual Think PInk photo

GHS thinks pink for the 15th year

ALEXIA BURBY, Staff Writer November 1, 2021

Think Pink, a very popular fundraiser at Gloucester High School took place today after at least 15 years since it was brought to the school.  October is national Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the...

Exciting opportunity for GHS Students interested in climate action

Exciting opportunity for GHS Students interested in climate action

ELISE AMARAL and CLARA DEL VECCHIO October 29, 2021

Looking to give back to your community and get paid for it? Gloucester’s Community Development department is offering an internship for students age 16 and older, where they will be collaborating...

Student athletes say late policy causes more harm than good

Student athletes say late policy causes “more harm than good”

EMILY CORRAO, Staff Writer October 26, 2021

The new attendance policy has been a hot topic among Gloucester High School students and teachers. If a student arrives even one minute late, they are suspended from extra curricular activities for the...

School, city and state officials break ground on the site of the new combined elementary school.

Construction starts on new combined elementary school

BEN CARPENTER and EMILY CORRAO October 25, 2021

On Thursday, a ceremonial groundbreaking for Gloucester’s newest elementary school took place. In attendance were members of the school’s building committee, the mayor’s office, the Massachusetts...

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