The Gillnetter

The student news site of Gloucester High School in Gloucester, MA

Breaking News
  • Math MCAS on 5/21 and 5/22!
  • Senior Arts Night 5/19!
  • Student Art Festival on 5/18!
  • Vocational Awards Night 5/9!
  • Academic Recognition Night 5/30!
  • Term 4 progress reports on 5/8!

The Gillnetter

The Gillnetter

Amy Donnelly and Dave Brown with the masks they printed for Addison Gilbert Hospital and Beverly Hospital.

Gloucester teachers begin production of protective facial shields

ELISE AMARAL, Staff Writer April 21, 2020

With remote  learning just beginning, members of the Gloucester High School and O’Maley Middle School staff are helping create protective equipment for essential workers. The Gloucester school staff...

MCAS waived for current school year

MCAS waived for current school year

BAILEY SAPUTO, Staff Writer April 15, 2020

This Thursday, an important bill for students was passed through the Senate regarding MCAS testing. This bill allowed for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to change or waive...

The coronavirus has uncovered the severity of inequality in the United States

The coronavirus has uncovered the severity of inequality in the United States

OWEN HARDY, Staff Writer April 13, 2020

When the orders to stay home were first delivered, many people called COVID-19 an “equalizer”; putting everyone in the same, tough situation. A month later, we see that this is not the case. The...

Update to 2020 Advanced Placement exams

Update to 2020 Advanced Placement exams

BAILEY SAPUTO, Staff Writer April 9, 2020

The College Board has recently updated their website with information regarding final changes to Advanced Placement exams for this year. The usual multiple hour exam has been reduced to 45 minutes and...

Five movies to watch during quarantine

Five movies to watch during quarantine

CAMERON MUNIZ, Staff Writer April 7, 2020

During these uncertain times, we all need a way to get away. However, it is very difficult to. We always want to get the latest information on social media or the news. These are very stressful times....

Three Gloucester citizens test positive for COVID-19

Three Gloucester citizens test positive for COVID-19

Autumn-Marie Silva, Staff Writer March 22, 2020

As of Saturday, March 21, 2020, the City of Gloucester has 3 confirmed cases of COVID-19. It is more imperative now than ever to maintain social distance, and to limit outside contact. The Gloucester...

The mathematics behind social distancing

The mathematics behind social distancing

CAMERON MUNIZ and OWEN HARDY March 18, 2020

The coronavirus has now caused the closing of schools, the cancellation of many trips and the postponement of various gatherings. One of the reasons this virus has been so effective is that it spreads...

Girls Hockey pummels Pingree in senior night game

Girls Hockey pummels Pingree in senior night game

BAILEY SAPUTO, Staff Writer February 13, 2020

Last night, the girls had a shutout with a 14-0 victory over Pingree.  Within the first few minutes of the game, senior Willow Phoenix scored her first career goal and put the Fishermen up 1-0. The...

Girls Basketball gains momentum

Girl’s Basketball gains momentum

DARCY MULLER, Staff Writer January 31, 2020

Gloucester High School girls’ basketball team is on the road to success despite having a losing record. This season’s team has faced many challenges but, it is evident that they have steadily improved.  The...

Hockey team shuts out Winthrop

Hockey team shuts out Winthrop

ELISE AMARAL, Staff Writer January 31, 2020

Wednesday night the Gloucester Fisherman shutout the Winthrop Vikings in a 4-0 contest. Within minutes of the puck drop, Senior Captain EJ Field scored the first goal of the night on a Gloucester powerplay...

Load More Stories