RETURN TO IN-PERSON LEARNING

We have some exciting news for all Greeley Central families!

Beginning Monday, March 22nd, all students who have been in our hybrid learning model will return to in-person learning four days a week. Note that those students who are currently learning fully online will continue in that program through the remainder of the school year unless the school is contacted by the family to return to in-person learning.

Our Principal, Mr. Smith, has put together a letter regarding this return to in-person learning and also a video for our Wildcat family. This letter and video have been emailed to all students & parents/guardians as well as being posted below. Please read this letter as it will explain our plan starting March 22nd.

Here is the link to this letter:

• https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SILRHaesQfMO25gkVG2sH5GSzdyTCu7ET9SMESeErPU/edit?usp=sharing

Here is the link to the video:

• https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_iIeZ9-9rggyv68doTQFehIQ7386Lxsj/view?usp=sharing

INCOMING FRESHMEN - Q & A TOWNHALL ON MARCH 3

For those incoming freshmen to Central, we will have a Q & A Virtual Townhall on Wednesday, March 3rd at 6:00pm.

CLICK THIS LINK for the virtual townhall.

This will be an opportunity to ask questions regarding different program Greeley Central offers.

For informational brochures and applications to some of these programs, please CLICK THIS LINK.

QUARTER 3 ALMOST FINISHED!

Quarter 3 began on Wednesday, January 6th and will finish on Friday, March 5th.

We are well into quarter 3 now and have shifted back to our Hybrid In-Person schedule. See hybrid learning schedule below. Quarter 3 ends on Friday, March 5th.

In order to keep our students using our Hybrid In-Person schedule, please help us by following these guidelines:

• Students MUST wear a mask
• Please keep your student(s) home
  1. If anyone in your family is ill;
  2. If anyone in your family has COVID;
  3. If anyone in your family is waiting for a COVID test.

Groups have been determined by the last name of the student:

• Group A = Last Names A - L
• Group B = Last Names M - Z

We have listed each day's group on our website's upcoming events section (see to the right).

PLEASE NOTE MARCH'S CALENDAR:

Calendar below was revised/updated on 3/2/2021

FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER

CLICK HERE to download the February newsletter.

SPORTS/ACTIVITIES PRINTED PROGRAMS

Please click this link to go to our Athletic page for viewing & downloading current HOME game rosters in lieu of printed programs.

LIVE STREAMING

Games will be live-streamed as follows:

• All HOME events in Jim Baggot Gymnasium (our Main Gym)
  • Live-streamed through NFHS Network NFHS Network (GCHS)
  • You will have to subscribe to this service and set up an account in order to watch these live streamed games
    • Costs are !0.99 per month (billed monthly, cancel anytime); $69.99 per year (billed annually)
• All HOME events taking place in the Aux Gym
  • Streamed on our school's YouTube channel Greeley Central YouTube Page.
  • This YouTube is free to view
• In most cases, you should be able to view home and away games via the NFHS network, but that will depend on the hosting school's streaming service. Some school's will stream through a different platform.

SPORTS REGISTRATION

Sports registration for Winter Sports is now open.

Registration links are now active for Winter sports for the 2020-21 school year!

Winter Sports this year (Boys/Girls Basketball & Wrestling) will start practices on Monday, January 18th @3:30pm.

You can contact Greeley Central's Activities director, Sean Scribbick (sscribbick@greeleyschools.org), or Sue Barnes (sbarnes1@greeleyschools.org) in the Athletics/Activities office at 970-348-5004 with questions pertaining to sports.

Due to the current health crisis, there will be some changes to how some practices are held. Follow the link below to go to the sports registration page directly:

     https://greeleycentral-ar.rschooltoday.com/

Parents will need to follow the link above, login to their account (or create a new account), and then register your student(s) for the sport your student wishes to participate for the WINTER ONLY. Make sure all of your contact information as well as your insurance information and physical is up to date and not expired. If your student had registered for a sport last school year, just log into the rSchool site (see link above) and register your student for the next sport.

Physical forms can be found by clicking here or from our Athletics page under the Sports Registration & Supplemental Files section or in the Main Office.

Any student who wishes to participate in any sport must register online using the sports registration link above. All students must have an up to date physical as well as insurance.

Please note that prior to your student participating in ANY practice or games, registration must be completed online and you must be cleared through the Activities office. Mrs. Barnes will notify those parents/students who are missing information from their registration via email.

DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE.

PLEASE NOTE that we suggest that you DO NOT USE YOUR CELL PHONE to register and we also suggest you use Google Chrome as your browser for registering your student. We have noticed that using Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge as the browser will sometimes not allow you to continue past the login screen.

PROGRAMS/PATHWAYS AT GREELEY CENTRAL

Please check out our different programs & pathways offered at Greeley Central High School.

• Arts Magnet
  • Link to Brochure
  • Link to Application
  • Contact Christy O'Connell-Black with questions
    • cblack@greeleyschools.org
• Health Science Academy
  • Link to Brochure
  • Link to Application
  • Contact Nathan Harvey or Phil Nance with questions
    • nharvey@greeleyschools.org
    • jnance@greeleyschools.org
• Marketing/Business
  • Link to Brochure
  • Contact Aimee Nance with questions
    • anance@greeleyschools.org
• Advanced Manufacturing
  • Link to Brochure
  • Contact Bill Alexander or Gary Luster with questions
    • walexander@greeleyschools.org
    • gluster1@greeleyschools.org
• Advanced Placement (AP) Programs
  • Link to Brochure
  • Contact Tom Frasier with questions
    • trasier@greeleyschools.org
• AVID
  • Link to AVID Presentation Video
  • Link to AVID Online Application
  • Link to instructions to upload your video interview for AVID
  • Contact Lisa McGee with questions
    • lmcgee@greeleyschools.org
• Clubs/Organizations
  • Link to Google Slide Listing of Clubs
• Athletics
  • Link to Wildcat Coaches
• OTHER INFORMATION
  • Graduation Requirements (Starting with Class of 2021)

PANORAMA FAMILY SURVEY

This is a reminder that the Panorama Family survey opened February 8th and will run through March 5th. The questions focus on the school community and safety.

Here are some details on this survey:

• The Panorama Company should have sent an email message to all email addresses listed as parent/guardian in Infinite Campus (IC). This means that if both parents were listed in IC, then each parent should have each received the same survey link and information for their student(s).
• Each family should have received a link for every school they have a child(ren) enrolled. If there is more than one student enrolled in the same school, parents should answer the survey with their oldest student in mind.
• The survey can be accessed using a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
• The survey is offered in 4 languages:
  • English, Spanish, Somali and Arabic (just click the drop-down menu at the top to switch from English to the other languages)

If you did not receive the initial email or can’t locate the original email with this survey link, please use the link given below.

After clicking the link below, select the language up at the top of the screen and then click the drop-down menu labeled “Select” and choose “Greeley Central High School”. You can complete a survey for each school you have a child. There is a choice of "virtual elementary school" and "virtual middle school" for families that are learning remotely in grades K-8.

Here is the link: surveys.panoramaed.com/greeley/family

GRADUATES

Congratulations Seniors & Junior Early Grads!

We are so close to graduation (Saturday, May 22nd at 12pm).  Please know that many of the traditions around graduation come in the last two months of the semester: PLEASE check your school email and the school website often.

• First, graduation speaker auditions will be held on April 24th through a virtual format. A link to the sign-up form will be available below this section on March 24th and will close on April 20th.
• Second, the opportunity to sign up for your honorary teacher and graduation walking partner will also open on March 24th. This form will also be available below this section and will need to be completed by May 1st - no exceptions.
  • As a note, you do not have to sign up with anyone or choose a teacher; you will still be placed in the seating chart as a Graduate of GCHS regardless.
  • If you have any questions, please feel free to email Mrs. Appelhans at lappelhans@greeleyschools.org.
• Finally, be on the lookout for announcements of other senior activities that we are hoping to plan in during Quarter 4.

GRADUATION SPEECH AUDITIONS

Starting March 24th - April 20th.

Click this link to sign up for the virtual Graduation Speaker Audition, to be held on April 24th after school: Graduation Speaker Auditions

GRADUATION WALKING PARTNER SIGN-UP

Starting March 24th - May 1st.

Click this link to sign up for your walking partner: Graduation Walking Partner Sign up

SUPPORTING THE ONLINE LEARNER

Parents & Guardians,
We know this year has been especially difficult for students as well as for parents & guardians. Because of COVID and all of the changes to their lives both socially and academically, many students are struggling with their classes more than they would normally. This is an important year for students to be passing their classes because it will affect their path to graduation.

Below is a link to information on what you, the parent or guardian, can do to help support your student during online learning and details on how to check on their progress in their classes. This information has also been emailed to families. There are links to videos giving you step by step pointers on how to check your student's progress.

If you have questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Dillon, our 11th grade counselor (sdillon3@greeleyschools.org), or any of the other counselors here at the school (link to counseling page).

• Here's the link to this letter as a Google Doc (in English & Spanish):   CLICK HERE FOR GOOGLE DOC
• Here's the link to this letter as a pdf (in English & Spanish):  CLICK HERE FOR PDF

COVID-19 INFORMATION

When GCHS is informed of a positive or probable COVID-19 diagnosis that involves a quarantine in a cohort, information will be provided here.

Simply click the link below associated with the exposure date and you can read the quarantine instructions and other information.

Those that were affected by those specific exposures have already been contacted by phone & email. These links below are for informational purposes and are provided for those parents, guardians, and students who either can't access their email or don't have an email address. These links also serve as a quick reference to a specific quarantine date.

If you were not affected by a COVID exposure at GCHS, you can disregard the information below. If you were affected by one of these exposures, those students would have been notified through their school email & parents/guardians would have been notified via phone & email.

Date of Cohort Exposure:

• January 20th (sent home 1/22)
• January 27th (sent home 1/28)
• February 12th (sent home 2/16)
• February 22nd (sent home 2/23)
• February 25th (sent home 2/25)

SOFTBALL MASK FUNDRAISER

The GCHS Softball program is proud to present to you our new GCHS facemasks. With holidays around the corner, now is a perfect time to support our program. If you have any questions or concerns email Sean Miller at smiller4@greeleyschools.org

OVER THE EAR GCHS VICTORY ADJUSTABLE FACEMASK

• Sleek behind the ear design with adjustable banding
• Ergonomic silicone bead design for adjusting
• Durable / wash tested
• Comfortable, breathable inner layer, 100% cotton
• $15 includes shipping
• ORDER ONLINE BY CLICKING HERE.

COLLEGE CENTER INFORMATION

College Center Staff Contacts:

• Kendra Villarreal (Senior Counselor)
  • kvillarreal@greelsyschools.org
• Marco Galindo (Gear Up Advisor)
  • mgalino2@greeleyschools.org
• Bre Staut (Gear Up Advisor)
  • bstaut@greeleyschools.org
• Alma Rivera (Zero Dropouts Advisor)
  • arivera27@greeleyschools.org
• Kendra Aragon (Dream Team Advisor)
  • karagon4@greeleyschools.org

The GCHS College Center is located in Room 211.

Senior Updates

Join the “GCHS 2021 Senior Class” Google Classroom.

• We will be posting information about available scholarships, financial aid, college applications, and other career or college related updates.

Complete the Senior Survey!

• The Senior Survey is a requirement to graduate. The College Center Staff would like to know what your plans after high school are. We want to find the best way to support you. 

Book a FAFSA appointment

• Students and families will have the opportunity to meet virtually with an advisor to complete their 2021-2022 FAFSA application.
• If your family does not speak English, please let us the College Center staff know. We will make the proper accommodations and have a translator available for your family.

IMMUNIZATION INFOMATION MMR (Measles, Mumps, & Rubella) RATES

The CO legislature passed a bill (SB 20-163) which requires schools to share our MMR rates with parents.

• Click here for the Parent Letter in English
• Haga clic aquí para ver la carta para padres en español
• Click here for MMR Rates for Weld County School District 6 (2019-20)

HISTORIC BRICK WALL

Check out our Historic Brick Wall, built during the 1999-2000 remodel of the Castle.

Click this link to go to the Brick Wall.

FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM

USDA waivers granted on Monday, August 31, 2020, allow Nutrition Services to feed all kids for free.

View all information on the District 6 2020 food stops by CLICKING HERE. You can also find updates at their Facebook page.

• www.greeleyschools.org/nutritionservices
• https://www.facebook.com/d6nutritionservices

Any major changes to the distribution will be communicated to families. Minor changes to routes and stops may occur without notice but the most up to date information on serving locations will be posted on the District’s Nutrition Services website given above. Their Facebook page also has the most up to date information so be sure to check that out as well.

The location for the food pickup at Greeley Central is located at the school bus stop at the North side of our school next to our staff parking lot OR in our Northwest student parking lot.

Call the Hunger Free Hotline toll-free at (855) 855-4626 to be connected to food resources in Colorado.

PARENT/GUARDIAN CONTACT INFORMATION

If you are a parent or guardian of a student at Greeley Central (or for that matter, a student at any District 6 school) please make sure you have updated your contact information with your student's current school.

If you have not received phone calls or emails from the District or Greeley Central in a while, there's a good chance that your contact information is incorrect or that your number or email address has blocked incoming calls or emails from our school and District.

In order to provide our parents and guardians with the most up to date information and to contact you in case of emergency, valid contact information is crucial. If you have a new phone number or have moved recently, please contact the school and we will update the information. Please note that you can update email addresses and phone numbers through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal as well. A change of address does require proof of address and must be sumbitted to the school or District office before we can change this.

Thank you in advance for your help.

TUTORING AFTER SCHOOL & SATURDAY SCHOOL

Need some help with a class or two? Need some extra time to get some other homework completed?

Well, you're in luck! Tutoring is available for GCHS students Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday (when school is in session) from 3:30pm-5:00pm in the Library Computer Lab (room 215).

PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NOT TUTORING DURING FINALS WEEK as there is plenty of extra time given during seminar and test prep blocks.

If tutoring is cancelled during the normal school week (outside of finals week) we will announce the cancellation as soon as we know.

Questions? Contact Mr. Justin Davis (jdavis@greeleyschools.org).

Also, Saturday School will be offered throughout the year. Times will be from 8am-11am on the Saturdays listed below. Help in all content areas will be provided. If you have questions regarding Saturday School, please contact Amy Bekins at abekins@greeleyschools.org:

• February 13th
• February 27th
• March 27th
• April 10th
• April 24th
• May 8th
• May 15th

NEW STUDENT ADMISSIONS

Students new to District 6 will need to register online through the District 6 Admissions webpage. Please read all required information given on the Admissions page before proceeding to fill out the application.

Click the link below start the registration process:

REGISTER YOUR STUDENT

If your address is not in our school boundary, you must also fill out an open enrollment application on the Admissions page along with registering your student (click the "Register Your Student" link above and then look for the "Open Enrollment" link on that page). At this time, students not in our boundary will be placed on a wait list for Greeley Central, but you must first register AND apply for open enrollment.

SAT SCORES?

Are you looking to see what your SAT or PSAT scores were from this past school year?

Click the following link to check:

http://collegeboard.org/colorado

FREE & REDUCED LUNCHES

Every year each student who wishes to be considered for free & reduced lunches must have their parent or guardian fill out a new application.

The best method of doing this is online.  Completing your application online takes significantly less time and will facilitate a quicker turnaround time for determining your status.

Please click the link below to take you to this online application:

• https://family.titank12.com/application/new?identifier=PVUJR7

If you prefer to fill out a paper application you can pick this application up from the main office or go directly to Nutrition Services at the Service Center located at 2504 4th Avenue.  Please note that filling out a paper application does take longer to process and get results.

Please note that students who have not had an application processed by one of the last days in September will have a "paid" status until approximately the end of the first week in October.  After that date, the student's free & reduced status will be revoked, so please don't wait until the last minute to complete this application. Please check with Nutritional Services for all required due dates & information:

• Click here for the Nutritional Services Page