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Members of the science department on the roof with their new weather station

GHS’ new weather station forecasts success

DYLAN ORLANDO, Staff Writer December 17, 2019

The Gloucester High School science department has improved again, with a new weather station on the roof, and other tools to enrich the science classroom, thanks to a grant from The Gloucester Education...

GHS teachers participated in a soft walkout on Thursday to raise awareness that they are working without a contract

Teachers walk out, still working without a contract

MILA BARRY, Staff Writer, Editor December 13, 2019

This Thursday, December 12th, Gloucester teachers participated in a district wide soft walkout to bring awareness to the fact that they are working without a contract. Teachers made a statement by...

This week's offerings for the free food locker at GHS

Weekly free food locker opened at GHS

AUTUMN-MARIE SILVA, Staff Writer December 13, 2019

For many kids who utilize Gloucester Public Schools’ Free and Reduced Lunch Program, food insecurity exists beyond the walls of Gloucester High. However, the school’s new project hopes to provide extra...

This Falafel boat was Thursday's vegetarian lunch option

GHS revamps lunch selection with the help of the Wellness Committee

DANIELLE DENMAN, Staff Writer, Editor December 13, 2019

Students accustomed to wasting most of their meals are now clearing their plates due to more varied and healthful meal options in the cafeteria. The new set up offers five different food options per day....

Library will close to have new carpet installed

Library will close to have new carpet installed

SKYE JACKSON, Staff Writer December 13, 2019

The library learning commons will be closed for five days to have new carpet installed. “During the roof construction there were quite a few leaks and a lot of the carpet was damaged,” said Samantha...

On the right: Margaret Sperry and Sophia Picano. On the left: Kyle Watts, Marisa Vincent, and Emma Saputo.

Interact Club brings holiday festivities to Pathways

DANIELLE DENMAN, Editor December 10, 2019

This weekend,  the GHS Interact Club hosted its annual Holiday Party at Gloucester’s Pathways for Children preschool.  This year, 80 parents and an estimated 120 children attended the event. The...

Undeterred by warnings, kids continue to vape

Undeterred by warnings, kids continue to vape

MILA BARRY, Staff Writer, Editor December 6, 2019

In the last few years, vaping, or e-cigarette usage, has come to the forefront of national conversation.  From students to educators and administrators, its an unavoidable issue that can be challenging...

The new schedule works on a 21 day rotation with an added homeroom block every three days.

New schedule gets mixed reviews

CAMERON MUNIZ, Staff Writer December 5, 2019

This year GHS is running a new schedule, and it is getting mixed reviews.  The new schedule introduces a 34-minute homeroom, every three days, on a 21-day rotation. Confused? So are the students.  Instead...

An elementary school boy in Puerto Vallarta expresses his joy after receiving his new book.

Hogan-Lopez to deliver school supplies to elementary students

SAM GROLEAU, Staff Writer November 25, 2019

Books, pencils, crayons, and markers are the staples of an elementary school classroom. But for some students in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, these items are considered luxuries. Many teachers at these schools...

The latest on the impeachment hearings

The latest on the impeachment hearings

BROOKE CLEARY, Staff Writer November 19, 2019

House Democrats are entering the second week of their impeachment inquiry into President Trump. Democrats are looking to prove that Trump offered Ukraine military assistance and an Oval Office meeting...

"Portraits of Cape Ann Immigrants" exhibit opens at Sawyer Free Library

“Portraits of Cape Ann Immigrants” exhibit opens at Sawyer Free Library

DANIELLE DENMAN, Staff Writer, Editor November 18, 2019

The 14th of November marked the opening of the Sawyer Free Library’s photographic collaboration with the Wellspring House. The exhibit titled "Portraits of Cape Ann Immigrants" features the stories,...

Students and staff pose in the shape of a pink ribbon to show support for cancer survivors.

La Camiseta Rosada strikes again

CAMERON MUNIZ and MILA BARRY November 1, 2019

On Friday, students and staff gathered into the gymnasium for the annual breast cancer awareness, “Think Pink” fundraiser.  World language teachers, Carol Finacey and Rayanne Menery, sell pink...

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